"Paperbacks and Pieces" in Winona, MN for sale

Paperbacks and Pieces Bookstore, Winona's oldest and largest bookstore since 1977, is available for purchase. The store is still operating business as usual. If you have a serious interest in purchasing this hometown community bookstore, please send an email to pbpieces@hbci.com with "Bookstore Purchase" in the subject line.



Some highlights:

• FORTY years in business.
• 4,000+ customer base

Inventory including but not limited to:

• 35,000+ books (new and used)
• Bookmarks, candles, book lights, bags, greeting cards
• Racks, spinners, counters, bookshelves, baskets, furniture, tables, counters, kids play area with tons of toys, seasonal items including decorations, computers (2)
• Bookstore software
• Bookstore jingle
• Safe and community focused gathering place
• ......and SO much more.
• Bookstore only. Sale does not include the building.

Answers to FAQ's:

• Yes, it is true, your local community bookstore Paperbacks and Pieces is for sale.
• Shelley is fine and is very excited and looking forward to starting a new chapter in her life.
• It has been 20 years (Shelley owned) and 40 years in business.
• Now is the perfect time to own an indie bookstore. CBS recently reported that there is a big boom in independent bookstore sales and services and indie bookstores are making a huge comeback.
• All the pieces are in place and ready for the next owner(s) to take it to the next level.

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