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Welcome to

That’s What She Read Bookshop and Boutique!

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Meet the Team!

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Crystal Ponto

After teaching English for 26 years to students who had been expelled from high school and then deciding to retire and open a bookstore, Crystal has mastered three things: patience, sarcasm, and the ability to spot bad grammar from across a parking lot. She is approximately 5'2" of pure chaos, powered by coffee, curly hair, and strong opinions about books. When she’s not recommending novels, she’s probably making someone laugh against their will.

Favorite genre: Historical Fiction

Favorite book: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Favorite drink: Diet Coke, Alani, or Banana Blondes from 7Brew

Co-Founder and Co-Owner
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Sue Keegan

Standing approximately three feet taller than her business partner (give or take), Sue brings volume, honesty, and energy to the bookstore. She works for Big I Insurance as Director of Education by day, which means she somehow spends her professional life explaining insurance and still remains funny. Known for “telling it like it is,” Sue can recommend a great book, call out a bad one, and debate basketball statistics, all in the same conversation.

Favorite genre: Thriller/Horror

Favorite book: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Favorite drink: Diet Pepsi (in a bottle only!)

Co-Founder and Co-Owner
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Sales Associate

Ada DeOrdio

Somehow, we roped Ada into joining our team, and she did it willingly. We are so happy to have her on our bookshop journey. Ada is a student at Marcellus High School, a multi-sport athlete, and a book enthusiast. She recently served as a student representative in the Village of Marcellus’ application for the New York Forward Grant, which our village won and will be receiving $4.5 million to better our community. We do not know how this girl has enough hours in the day.

Favorite genre: Contemporary Fiction

Favorite book: anything by TJ Klune (who she met!) or Tessa Bailey

Favorite drink: Hot Chocolate

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Customer Service Manager

Tawanda

Tawanda is the righter of wrongs and queen beyond compare of the bookshop. She is older and has better insurance than most, and she will help you with whatever you need! Often seen in fun costumes, she has been a new, but great addition to our team.

Favorite genre: Nature

Favorite book: Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

Favorite drink: Pond Water

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What We Sell

Our goal is to bring something new to Marcellus, and we decided that a bookshop is a perfect decision!

  • We sell brand new as well as gently used books in all genres!

  • Older copyright books in all genres and conditions!

  • Vintage and antique giftware, primitive, Mid-Century Modern, cottage core, poetry core, and more! Tote bags, journals, and TWSR merchandise!

  • This is our back room, “That’s What She Wore!” This room provides gently used and new with tag items at reasonable prices. From shirts, to shoes, to purses, to jeans, there is something to find in our clothing section!

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