Effective today, Maria and Danny Roden have bought Orinda Books, Orinda, Calif., from Janet Boreta, who founded the store with four other women 38 years ago and took over sole ownership several years later.
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Janet Boreta with new owners Maria and Danny Roden. |
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In a post, the store wrote in part: "Janet Boreta has guided Orinda Books since its inception, through its early years, its textbook years, surviving the chains, the warehouse stores, and e-readers. Lamorinda [the communities of Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda] itself has been a major partner in this survival. The bookstore has benefited from Lamorinda friends and neighbors belief in the importance of an independent bookstore in their community.
"Maria was formerly the store manager at Orinda Books and more recently has been at another local independent bookstore. Her bookstore expertise, her love of books and enthusiasm for the place they can play in lives of children and adults will help Orinda Books continue on its happy path as 'the bookstore in Village Square.' Look for some exciting changes but also take pleasure in knowing that your friendly local Orinda Books is 'good to go' for quite a few more years."