Market Block Books in Troy, N.Y., the sister store to the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany, celebrated the retirement of long-time employee Stanley Hadsell, manager since the Troy store opened in 2004. Prior to taking the helm at MBB, Hadsell worked at the Book House, totaling 23 years of service as an indie bookseller. The store wrote, "Beloved by staff and customers alike, Stanley is known for his Zen-like attitude and presence, his thoughtful recommendations, and his love of artisanal pizza. We will deeply miss his daily presence in the store, but wish him well in his much-deserved retirement! The Book House's Steve Stock takes over from Stanley, bringing with him many years of bookselling experience and excellent customer service, at Borders and the Book House."Pictured: Susan Taylor, buyer and bookseller; Stanley Hadsell; Susan Novotny, owner of the Book House and Market Block Books.