When Benderson Development bought Boulevard Consumer Square in 2009, the center was already one of the busiest in Amherst.

A Northeast Ohio author recently published his debut novel, a story inspired by his love for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) and the surrounding “Emerald Necklace” of Cleveland Metroparks.

The world’s largest retail bookseller is expanding at a breakneck pace and is on track to reach its goal of more than 60 ...