Lake Bound Bookstore will open this coming Friday, October 10, at 2867 Route 43 in Averill Park, N.Y. The Albany Times Union reported that the new bookshop is owned and operated by Amanda Goyer and Chris Goyer, who also own the Sand Lake Merchant, located next door, which sells artisan products and services.
"Our goal is to create a place where people can gather, discover new stories, and connect in meaningful ways," Amanda Goyer said. "For us, it's not just about selling books--it's about building a home for creativity, community and lifelong memories."
Lake Bound Bookstore will sell a curated selection of books and plans to serve as a "multifunctional hub" for the community, hosting local author talks, book signings, local artists, family-friendly workshops, and more, the Times Union noted.
Although they had no plans to eventually open a bookstore when they launched the Sand Lake Merchant in 2023, Amanda Goyer told the Times Union last month that they gradually came around to the idea, believing that selling books would complement the Sand Lake Merchant's mission and the life the Goyers, who are raising two young children in Averill Park, have attempted to build.
"The vision has always been to create a space for the community," Amanda Goyer said. "People are just craving to be in spaces together, whether they know the other people or not. People really want that experience." The bookstore will also feature a podcast studio and an upstairs co-working space.