Both are longtime members of the bookselling/publishing community. The acquisition unites Parnassus owner and author Ann Patchett with Perry Pidgeon Hooks. Hooks Book Events will operate as a division of Parnassus. Parnassus Books, Nashville, Tenn., has acquired Hooks Book Events, a provider of nonfiction book and author programs for businesses and organizational teams. "Books are really the only way to walk a mile in someone else's shoes," Weinstein said. A large children's section has already begun to form, as well as young reader sections." Think sports, nature, adventure, friendship and not so much fiction, nonfiction or biography. ![]() Kempf and Weinstein are organizing books not so much on genre, but theme. Upon learning that Chapter 2 Books was for sale, Kempf said the "universe aligned." The bookstore is her "light at the end of the tunnel," she added.īooks are lifeblood for Kempf and Weinstein, the Star-Observer wrote, noting that the store "will reflect readers of all ages and interests. They've traveled together, studied together, lived together, lived across the country from each other and their friendship has thrived through it all." When Kempf, her sons and husband moved to the River Falls area about five years ago, Weinstein relocated to the area as well. The Star-Observer noted that she and Shelly Weinstein, who will be the store's manager, "became best friends in college. Kempf ran a bricks-and-mortar bookstore in a small Minnesota town before selling it to establish her life in Wisconsin. ![]() God I'm tempted to name some names but better not!" You will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you so much to all my friends who supported us over the years. ![]() In a Facebook post after the sale closed, Roegge noted: "Brian and I are riding off into the sunset. She purchased the business from Brian and Sue Roegge, who opened the store in 2011 and retired this year. Gillette Kempf is the new owner of Chapter 2 Books, Hudson, Wis., the Star-Observer reported.
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