Hello

Brave Seeker Books is a dream that almost didn't happen. I loved books from the time I was little. At home and at school. I was given that perfect mix of encouragement, access, and freedom to explore stories that shaped the way I see the world. Even today, I crave the feeling of walking into a bookstore or library - surrounded by shelves full of knowledge, imagination, and opportunity. It's a feeling I want to give others, too. 

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When the idea of opening a bookstore first came to me, I felt unqualified and unsure. Could I really do it? But I chose to try anyway 0 and that leap of faith became something brave and exciting. Learning as I go has become part of the journey, and I don't plan to stop learning anytime soon.

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Brave Seeker Books is more than a shop - it's Rexburg's family bookstore. 
      A place for community and connection

      A place for belonging, growth, discovery, comfort and goodness. 

      A place where you might find a new favorite story by accident - the kind you didn't know you needed until 

      you held it in your hands and opened it.

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Outside of books, my life is full of adventure. My husband Jason and I have five wonderful kids, and when we get the chance, we love to explore the world together. Some of our favorite memories include wandering the streets of Paris, flying over Alaska in a helicopter (and someday I hope to earn my own pilot's license!), and riding camels in the United Arab Emirates near Abu Dhabi. Last year we planted new roots here in Rexburg - and with it, this bookstore began to grow.

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Thank you for being here, for supporting a dream and for sharing this space with us. I hope when you walk into Brave Seeker Books, you feel welcomed, inspired, and a little more connected to the power of stories. I truly can't wait to meet you!

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- Cortney