New Owner at Saltwater Bookstore, Marblehead, Mass.; Indies Open in Ill., Tex.; RIP Len Deigh

Saltwater Bookstore in Marblehead, Mass., which opened in 2023, has a new owner. Founder Laura Cooper is passing ownership to Joe Navarre, one of the shop’s booksellers. Cooper described her time as owner as “an amazing experience” and said the store is ready for its next chapter. She expressed confidence in Navarre’s expertise and personable nature. Navarre said he is honored to continue the story of the bookstore and that the heart of Saltwater will remain the same. He plans to introduce new community events such as book clubs and children’s story hours.

  • Saltwater Bookstore , which opened in 2023 in the historic district of Marblehead, Mass., is under new ownership, with founder Laura Cooper passing the torch to one of the shop’s booksellers, Joe Navarre.
  • Navarre called the ownership change ” a new chapter for me–literally and figuratively –at Saltwater Bookstore.
  • The heart of Saltwater will remain the same–a warm place for readers, good books, and quiet discovery.
📚 BookAddict’s Take: If you are a bookstore owner, consider the benefits of selling to a trusted employee when you’re ready to move on.

Source: Shelf Awareness (newsletter)  | 
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