Our Story
Nook & Cranny Book Wagon is a mobile children’s bookshop on wheels, nestled inside a lovingly restored 1971 Turnbow horse trailer! Stocked with 100+ curated titles, it’s a cozy, upcycled treasure trove of new and pre-loved children’s books. Come step inside, and discover your next favorite story in the nook and crannies of Reno’s only mobile bookshop!
EXCITING NEWS! We have two new owners who are excited to keep the spirit of Nook and Cranny alive! Keep an eye out for grand reopening info at an upcoming Riverside Famers Market this Fall!
From Trash to Treasure
Hi! We’re Ashley and Jennifer, the new proud owners of Nook & Cranny Book Wagon! It all started in the summer of 2026 when we saw former owner Emily’s Instagram post about having to give up her incredible book trailer. We knew as lifelong readers and teachers that this was an amazing opportunity and adventure to embark on. We’d both always dreamed of running a bookstore, and as a book-loving women, we saw the Nook & Cranny Book Wagon as our way in. So here we are sharing a new experience running a cozy, story-filled bookshop on wheels!
Paint, Panels & Patience
Emily and her father took up the challenge and completed the amazing renovations! Taking the trailer down to its bones—gutting the interior, stripping the walls, sanding years of wear off the exterior, and laying down brand-new flooring. Between tackling stubborn rust and making (what felt like) endless repairs, it was a true labor of love for them. But, every step brought them closer to turning this old trailer into something special - an amazing children’s book store on wheels for families and friends to enjoy for years to come. Fun fact: the Nook & Cranny trailer actually features reclaimed wood from Reno’s beloved Sundance Bookstore!
From one person’s imgaination to acutality to a new adventure for friends ….
Renovating the trailer was just one part of the adventure! Selling the beloved business was another stepping stone. Behind the scenes, the new owners, Ashley and Jennifer have tackled a mountain of paperwork, from securing a new title and registration to making sure they had the right business licenses and insurance. While the process truly tested our patience, every form signed and box checked brought us one step closer to hitting the road!
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