Bogan Books has reopened in a new space in Fort Kent, Maine, following a temporary closure, the Bangor Daily News reported.
The bookstore, which first opened in 2018, is now located at 291 West Main St. Owner Jamie Pelletier shares a space with a salon called Skin Serenity, with Bogan Books occupying the front of the store. Pelletier rents the space from salon owner Stephanie Pelletier (no relation), with whom she has been friends for several years.
Jamie Pelletier bought Bogan Books from original owner Heidi Carter in 2024. Though the bookstore was doing well, she closed it temporarily due to illness and recently having a baby. While it was closed, Pelletier noted, some customers continued to buy from her directly.
The bookstore reopened in January, and Pelletier is holding the first author event in the new space tonight, February 19. A grand opening and ribbon cutting is planned for early March.
Stephanie Pelletier told the Bangor Daily News the partnership is mutually beneficial, with salon customers asking about the bookstore and vice versa. So far "it's been really good for the both of us," she said.