Sue Boucher has sold the Lake Forest Book Store, Lake Forest, Ill., to Eleanor Thorn, who had been the store's bookkeeper for the past year and a half. In a note to customers, Boucher called Thorn "an excited and motivated woman who is eager to carry on the work that I have cherished for so many years."
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| Sue Boucher (l.) with new Lake Forest Book Store owner Eleanor Thorn. | |
The store was founded in 1949 by a group of local women. With Louise Wood, Boucher bought Lake Forest Book Store 18 years ago; in 2007, the store moved into an 1,800-square-foot space formerly occupied by B. Dalton.
Boucher noted that when she bought the store, "I was new to the book business but had a passion for books and a lifelong love of reading. I worked very hard to get to know our customers and their families and what types of books they loved. Eleanor is excited to learn from you as well. She is supported by a devoted staff of booksellers who have a combined 158 years of experience."
Boucher, who called herself "committed to the bookselling life," will be "helping out" at the Cottage Book Shop, Glen Arbor, Mich., as well as assisting Thorn for several months.
She added: "Your support of the Lake Forest Book Store is special; you have shared your lives with me and I have watched your children and grandchildren grow up. This has been a privilege and an honor. I have always felt that Lake Forest Book Store has a big heart. My wish is for this to continue and with your support it will. You were so patient with me and I hope you will welcome Eleanor into your lives as well. Your continued support of Lake Forest Book Store will keep it going for many more years to come."