Blue Marble Books, Fort Thomas, Ky., has been put up for sale, LINK nky reported. The children's bookstore was founded in 1979 by the late Tina Moore. After her death in 2016, her husband, Peter Moore, assumed control of the business, but now is looking for buyers to continue running the shop, which is located at 1356 S. Fort Thomas Ave., close to downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Blue Marble Books has been in its current location since 1991.
Moore said that he is looking for a buyer who is ready to step in and buy both the building and business immediately. The business is currently staffed, but any transitions or changes are at the discretion of the buyer. All publisher accounts, ABA and regional memberships, and subscriptions are transferable. Equipment, furniture, and inventory included. The bookstore maintains several accounts with local schools and libraries, both for ordering and book fairs.
In an Instagram post announcing the sale, Blue Marble Books noted that Tina Moore "made Blue Marble a celebrated influence within the bookselling world.... Moore opened Blue Marble Books' doors for the first time in June of 1979. She built up connections with children's authors and illustrators, making life-long friendships with some of the biggest names in children's literature. She helped schools to invite authors and illustrators to speak to their students and would invite them to the store as well. She also connected with her customers by remembering names, faces, and books they enjoyed."
For more information, contact Pater Moore at 859-801-2237 or moorepe31@gmail.com. Real estate questions can be directed to John Coffman at 859-441-8090 or johncoffmanjr@coffmansrealty.com.