Paperback Grotto, DeKalb’s only adult bookstore, officially became a Lover’s Playground store this week with the addition of their new awning. The owners of the Paperback Grotto also own 23 other adult stores all over the Midwest. Increased access to the items the store sells, both online and at other chain adult stores such as ‘Lover’s Lane’, was behind the owner’s decision to re-brand all 23 of their stores, as ‘Lover’s Playground’ shops.
The Paperback Grotto is in downtown DeKalb because it was grandfathered in after the adoption of the city’s unified development ordinance in 1993. An adult store couldn’t open in downtown DeKalb under the current zoning regulations. The store got some attention back in June when they took the blacked-out windows down and put up a display window more like other stores in the downtown area.
“We want to fit in more and make it more boutique-like,” Tim Himmelmann, the store’s long-time manager will tell anyone that will listen. “We want people to come in and be comfortable.”
Lovers Playground boutiques offer an extensive collection of adult products from the leaders of the adult industry at the most competitive prices, to give you the most “bang” for your buck, according to their website. They carry items such as lingerie, games, bachelorette party supplies, couples’ toys and other novelty items. Their friendly staff is knowledgeable and is able to answer many of your questions. DeKalb’s Lover’s Playground is located at 157 E. Lincoln Hwy. in downtown DeKalb.
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