The story ends for The Sisters Grimm

The small village of Bushnell, Neb., was privy to call itself the home of a coffee shop and bookstore for the last five years. However, that all changed when The Sisters Grimm Books closed their doors for good in September.

According to Deb Carpenter-Nolting, the idea came to the family through a road trip that took them to Brownville, Neb., a town known for its rich history, arts and nature.

"We loved the idea and Jamie (Carpenter-Nolting's daughter) played with the notion of opening a bookstore there. During that same time, she had been accepted at Denver University for a master's program in...