Ann and Dale Woodbeck are looking to sell Excelsior Bay Books, Excelsior, Minn.
In a message to customers announcing their decision, the owners wrote: "After many wonderful years of ownership, we are looking for a new owner for the bookstore. We're hoping that you--or someone you know--will want to be the next owner of Excelsior Bay Books, so that it continues in its role at the core of our community."
They are looking for someone "who is passionate about books, who genuinely loves people and wants to be of service, has good judgment and a keen sense of what it takes to operate a retail business."
The Woodbecks noted that the "key ingredients" for future success are already in place at the bookstore, including "a loyal customer base, the technology tools to remain current and relevant, and a beautiful environment that appeals to customers of all ages." They also intend to "work with the new owner to ensure a smooth transition."
In 2019, Ann Woodbeck bought Excelsior Bay Books from previous owners Anne Nye and Ellie Temple. Before that, Woodbeck had worked at the store as a bookseller from about 2006 to 2018. The bookstore has been in business for 28 years.
Interested parties can inquire via e-mail or by calling 612-702-9700.