About Us

Chapter One is a small, local bookstore. Our goal is to bring a cozy, neighborhood store where readers can browse for books and more.

Meet Sophia

A woman with dark brown wavy hair wearing big tortoise shell glasses, a black ribbed sleeveless turtleneck, and pearl earrings, posing in front of a dark red background.

Photo by Jon Taylor Photo

A woman with dark hair standing inside a bookstore, surrounded by shelves of books and stationery. There is a neon sign that says 'LOVE CHAPTER ONE' in the background.
A woman kneeling in a children's bookstore aisle, holding a stack of books, with shelves filled with colorful children's books around her.

Avid book lover, Sophia Maoli, is the proud owner of Chapter One in Mendham, NJ. Born and raised in Mendham, NJ, Sophia is so excited to bring a bookstore back to a community so close to her heart.