Nathan Montoya and Annette Vestuto, owners of Village Lights Bookstore in Madison, Ind., are looking to sell their bookstore's inventory and lease its current storefront to a person or group interested in owning and operating it under a new name. Vestuto and Montoya, meanwhile, plan to retain the store's name and deal exclusively in rare and antiquarian books under the Village Lights Bookstore brand.
The bookstore has been a fixture in downtown Madison for 15 years, "nestled among shops and restaurants." It resides within the largest contiguous National Historic Landmark District in the U.S., and the owners described Madison as a vibrant tourist destination that enjoys ample foot traffic. New retailers and restaurants are opening, and older buildings are being renovated or repurposed.
The store, they continued, has an "excellent reputation in the community, the region, and in the publishing world." They described it as a distinct and charming bookstore with a warm and inviting space that includes a cozy children's nook.
Montoya and Vestuto are looking for "a buyer or buyers who are passionate about books, who understand the value of a community-centric business, and who have a deep appreciation for the complexities of operating an independent retail establishment. Substantial experience in the book trade is a must."
Interested parties can reach the owners by phone at 812-265-1800.