Labyrinth Books, which has bookshops close in proximity to Columbia and Yale University, is now expanding into Princeton. The Daily Princetonian reports that the store will open a branch on Nassau Street in November 2007, following a decision by Micawber Books to sell their store to the University after 25 years in business. The new Labyrinth, which at 7,000 square feet is to be the largest of the three branches, will stock 70,000 scholarly and general books and have an "extensive" children's book section. It will also handle textbook sales for the university.

"We're extremely pleased to come to this agreement, so that now we can pursue other dreams and interests," Micawber co-owner Logan Fox said at the press conference. "This ensures the presence of a scholarly bookstore on Nassau Street for years to come." Adds Clifford Simms, Labyrinth president: "We are very fortunate to come to a school that's bucking the trend of bringing in chain stores," he told Shelf Awareness. "We aspire to perpetuate a culture of reading. We want to become a part of the fabric of this community."