Vivian Irving has purchased Book Larder, a cookbook store in Seattle, Wash., from founder Lara Hamilton.
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| Book Larder founder Lara Hamilton (l.) and new owner Vivian Irving | |
Irving moved to Seattle in 2009 and spent a decade in tech before joining Book Larder as its operations manager two years ago. In an Instagram post announcing the change she wrote: "I'm deeply grateful to Lara, who founded and led Book Larder for 14 years with vision, warmth, and care.
"She built more than a bookstore; she created a vibrant community and a true gathering place for people who love food. Her legacy lives on in the shelves, the kitchen, the events, and the people who make this space what it is. I'm truly honored to steward what she so lovingly built."
Looking ahead, Irving said the "heart of Book Larder remains the same. You'll see the same familiar faces and the same thoughtful curation and programming, with a few fresh ideas along the way."
Hamilton opened Book Larder in 2011. Prior to that, she took over Kim Ricketts Book Events before its founder, Kim Ricketts, passed away.