Woman tweets her wish to open a bookstore in 2016, fulfils it in 2020
In a tweet shared from the bookstore called The Book Nook’s official account, a woman named Leanne Brown shared multiple screenshots and an image of the store.
If you have been around the Internet recently, then chances are you’ve seen the ‘How it started vs how it’s going’ trend. This is a trend where people compare a particular incident in their life to show how it all began and how things are currently. Some posts shared under the trend are absolutely wholesome. Just like the one shared by this woman named Leanne Brown, who recently opened her bookstore called The Book Nook.

In a tweet shared from the bookstore’s official account, Brown shared multiple screenshots and an image of the store. In the caption, she just wrote, “How it started and how it is going”. And, it is the images that tell the rest of the story.
Turns out, back in 2016 Brown tweeted about how she spent a couple of nights imagining herself owning a book shop. To which, another Twitter user named Jasmine replied regarding how much she liked Brown’s idea and also mentioned that they should pursue the dream of opening the bookshop together. The next two screenshots show a conversation between Jasmine and Brown, where at one point the latter also mentions that The Book Nook would be a lovely name for the bookstore.
Since being shared on October 9, the post received a whole lot of love from Twitter. It gathered over 6.3 lakh likes and tons of comments from people. Many wrote about how this wholesome story has left them feeling happy. A few also shared their own dreams.
What do you think about the tweet?
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ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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