Jen morrow
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After experiencing firsthand the wonder of her son learning to read, Jen (she/her) knew she had to find a way to bring a bookstore to her community. Her favorite books include epic stories such as One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez; however, she certainly won’t turn down the chance to read classics such as Pride & Prejudice for the tenth time!
Jen chose the name “Bards Alley” to represent a store whose inventory includes classics as well as new books (think Shakespeare meets Diagon Alley). When not nestled with a book and one of her cats, you can find Jen enjoying a cup of strong black coffee, quoting facts about Elvis Presley, or hosting game nights. She is excited by the prospect of her favorite book not having been written yet.
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Amy lane
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Lane (she/her) has been in the book business since 1995 and is grateful to be a part of the dynamic team at Bards Alley. She is an avid theatre-goer and performer with an MA in Theatre History. One of her greatest joys is helping folks find just the right book for themselves or others!
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Diane NAUGHTON
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Diane (she/her) has always wondered what it took to create and run a bookstore, so she asked Jen Morrow if she needed an assistant. How lucky for Diane that Jen said yes! Diane didn’t know much about shelf-talkers, opening inventories, or sidelines, but she knew what she liked when she visited other bookstores.
When she is not reading or going to her book club, Diane can be seen walking her lab, Toby, practicing yoga, and producing independent films. But as much as she loves a good movie, it’s never as good as the book!
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Mallory
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Mallory (they/she) is a GMU alum and loves an array of genres for all age groups including hard sci-fi, high fantasy, weird fiction, and bizarre horror. Most recommendations will be downers, sorry (not). As Social Media Lead, if you're messaging the official Bards Alley accounts, you're probably talking to Mallory!
She moved to the area from Norfolk, VA with partner in crime, Turtle Joe, to work at Bards Alley after graduating. Talk Godzilla and TMNT with her!
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Amy W.
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Amy (she/her) has loved stories since she first discovered Lyra's Oxford and Middle Earth as a kid. Over time, her taste in literature has grown to encompass everything from historical fiction and short stories to poetry, but tales of magical worlds and epic journeys will always have a special place in her heart. When she's not at Bards Alley or in a book, she is watching movies and TV, rooting for the Washington Nationals, or exploring NoVA.
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Marissa
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Marissa (they/she) is an Eckerd College graduate who enjoys speculative fiction, short stories, and non-fiction whatever topic has caught her eye that week. When not in the store, she can be found journaling, running and/or playing in three different Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, and yelling at her sewing machine.
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Alice
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Alice Scott (she/they) is a former Barnes & Noble manager, GMU graduate, and alleged speculative fiction writer. When she's not at work, she's reading something really gay, procrastinating her own writing, and begging you to read Andrew Joseph White's bibliography (because their husband wrote it).
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Blue
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Blue (he/him) has always loved reading since the ripe age of 3, and now especially loves a good fantasy, non-fiction, or literary fiction novel. If he isn't at the store, you can find him reading an assortment of books, writing his own books, hanging out with his family, or at a Washington Capitals hockey game.
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