The Curious Reader, a children's bookstore located at 229 Rock Road in Glen Rock, N.J., has been put up for sale by co-owners Sally Morgan and her father, Jim Morgan, who opened the shop in 2013.
In a social media post announcing the decision, Sally Morgan wrote: "After much consideration, we have decided to sell The Curious Reader. We are looking for someone with vision and energy to take the solid foundation of twelve years as Glen Rock's independent bookstore into its next chapter."
Describing the bookstore as a labor of love, she added: "Our margins are slim, and with rising expenses for the past few years, we've reached the point where we can't sustain this dream any longer.... However, we are hopeful that new ownership might be able to build upon what we still believe is a worthwhile and valuable resource.... I'm proud of the work we've done and grateful for the community that kept us going for eleven and a half years. We have met some incredible people, forged lifelong friendships, and learned a lot along the way....
"Finally, we want to thank everyone in the community for their incredible support, We are going to miss the daily connections we have had with everyone over the years, and we will forever cherish the memories of our time together. It has been an honor to be your local independent bookstore.
The owners hope to find a buyer by the end of May, but if those plans do not materialize, they will close at the end of June. For more information, contact jim@thecuriousreaderbooks.com or sally@thecuriousreaderbooks.com.