Rumspringa BooksRumspringa Books, which opened a year ago in the Nosh Cafe in downtown Springfield, is bringing authors to the city with a new program. (Douglas Hook / The Republican)Douglas Hook

SPRINGFIELD — What began as a passion project for Brett Albert and Kate Kreider, co-owners of Rumspringa Books, is evolving into a mission to make Springfield a literary destination.

The married duo, who have been operating their independent bookstore out of Nosh Restaurant & Cafe for more than a year, are launching an initiative to bring authors to downtown Springfield.

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