After More Than 50 Years, Beloved Evansville Bookstore Closes Indefinitely
When I saw the headline for this I knew I needed write about it. My first job was a mom and pop restaurant and they were around for nearly 40 years and it broke my heart to watch them close their doors, because it truly is the end of an era. If you’re like me and you’re also someone who loves getting lost in a good book, especially when it comes from a locally owned bookstore, this one might sting a little.
After more than 50 years of serving the Evansville community, The Book Broker has closed its doors indefinitely.
For generations of book lovers in the Tri-State, The Book Broker has been a familiar place to browse the shelves, discover something new, and maybe walk out with a few more books than originally planned. Unfortunately, the future of this longtime Evansville business is now uncertain.
Why Is The Book Broker Closing?
According to a Facebook Post from the Book Broker Page the decision to close comes amid health and financial challenges.
The closure is indefinite, meaning there isn’t currently a confirmed date for the bookstore to reopen…