Eight-year-old Bound to Be Read Books, Atlanta, Ga., has been put up for sale by owner Jeff McCord, who told Atlanta INtown the decision was difficult, but "what most probably don't know" is bookselling is his second career. McCord also works full-time in the communications department for the State of Georgia. "It means I've been working 80 or 90 hour weeks, and I just can't keep up that pace."
He added that work and family commitments have affected his running of the bookstore: "I need to be there during the day, hosting more events, going to schools, selling books and off-site events. But I just can't keep up."
McCord noted that Bound to Be Read has a loyal customer base and he plans to stay open as long as possible until the right buyer steps forward, adding he can't "pull the plug" because it would be unfair to the community. "I'm extremely proud and humbled by the support our customers, friends and neighbors have given Bound to Be Read," he said. "This is a dream job for me, and I have loved every minute of it." For more information on the sale, contact jeff@boundtobereadbooks.com or call 404-522-0877.
