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New Owners Update Linden Tree

Linden Tree Books, formerly Linden Tree Children’s Recordings & Books, in Los Altos, California, is undergoing a series of changes. New owners Jill Curcio and Dianne Edmonds told the Los Altos Town Crier that they are making the changes to bring the store up to date and to ensure its long-term sustainability.

In addition to the store’s already-shortened name, the owners plan to relocate down the street to a bigger, 3,200-square-foot space.

“Our vision is to modernize and bring the logo and look and feel of Linden Tree to current times…. We wanted to make it look more organic and timeless,” Edmonds told the Town Crier. “We need parents coming in to say, ‘Hey, I feel comfortable in here.’”

Horizon Books Celebrates 50 Years

This Saturday, Horizon Books in Traverse City, Michigan, is celebrating 50 years of service to the downtown area. Several local authors and musicians will be highlighted at the day-long event, and refreshments will be served.

Horizon Books was established in 1961 and is still family owned and operated. The business, which has grown to three locations in North Michigan, prides itself on its stores’ cozy atmosphere, coffee bars, and long hours.

Watchung Booksellers Turns 20 This Weekend

On Saturday, Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, New Jersey,  turns 20, and owner Margot Sage-EL has planned a day full of activities to celebrate, starting with music for the kids and ending with a champagne toast for adults.

An interview and video of Sage-EL are featured on Baristanet.com.

Hockessin Book Shelf Is 10

Owner Rebecca Dowling with author J.E. Fishman

Hockessin Book Shelf in Hockessin, Delaware, celebrated its 10^th anniversary last weekend with an appearance by J.E. Fishman, who signed his new thriller Primacy (Verbitrage).

Customers were also treated cake and refreshments.

Two Madison Bookstores to Merge

This week, Ron Czerwien, the owner of Madison, Wisconsin, used book store Avol’s, confirmed rumors of the store’s plan to merge with A Room of One’s Own. On Avol’s Facebook page, he wrote, “Room will take over our space effective 8-1-2012. Avol’s will no longer operate as a standalone retail store, but will sell used books on consignment through Room.”

Plans call for Czerwien to function as the used book buyer within a Room of One’s Own, and he will continue to operate Avol’s online business.

Bodhi Tree Bookstore Finds New Owners

Stan Madson and Phil Thompson, the owners of Bodhi Tree Bookstore in Los Angeles, have announced to customers via their store website that they have accepted an offer to sell the business to Karuana Gatimu and Lori Cutler.

Plans call for the new owners to relocate the 41-year-old metaphysical bookstore after the holiday season, as Madson and Thompson have already sold the building in which it was housed.

“Karuana and Lori’s hearts are in the right place and we are optimistic that this new relationship will be in the best interest to continue the legacy of the past 41 years,” wrote Madson and Thompson. “Their intention is to enhance, expand, and energize the mission of the Bodhi Tree with 21st century technology and tools.”