Canadian indie bookstore Munro's Books in Victoria, B.C., has announced that four long-term staff members have joined the ownership group, effective this month.
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| From left: Megan Ames, Jessica Paul, Kirsten Larmon, Jessica Walker, Sarah Mead-Willis | |
In a social media post, the bookseller wrote: "Noting that three of the four employees who originally took over the bookstore in 2014 have retired, managing partner Jessica Walker felt that extending a similar opportunity to a new group of passionate booksellers was the best way to ensure the ongoing success of the bookstore for years to come."
Joining Walker as co-owners are Jessica Paul and Kirsten Larmon, store managers; Sarah Mead-Willis, senior buyer; and Megan Ames, controller. Together, they have worked at Munro's Books for almost six decades and have already been part of the management team for several years.
"It's a great privilege, and no small responsibility, to be the caretakers of an institution that has served Victoria book lovers for more than 62 years," the post continued. "Along with our wonderful team of almost 30 booksellers, we wish you all a healthy and happy 2026."