For over 30 years, Tom Kohlhepp has sat behind the counter of his business, Tom’s Used Books, connecting with the community. He’s now a familiar face in town.
“Before I opened the store, I lived a life of desperate poverty. When I opened the store, it didn’t require any big change of lifestyle. I always wanted to have a bookstore,” he shared. “As far as I can remember, I was always fascinated by the magic of books. I appreciate that books will teach you things that you wouldn’t learn sitting around the dinner table. It opens up the whole world.”
After all this time, Kohlhepp made a difficult decision. He’s ready to hang his hat…