But during cookie season (generally January to April), restaurants and coffee shops stock up on cookies from local troops and reimagine them in drinks and desserts, or turn the cookies' flavor ...

The ideas for Midnight Readers Shop percolated when Kara Smith was pretty much immobile because of an ankle injury, and she was bored.

The coffee shop and market will be open six days a week ... and treats such as cakes, cookies and chocolates that guests might not find anywhere else. The shop will also carry exclusive products ...