![]() The store was recognized as a James Patterson grant recipient, Pannell Award winner and by the American Bookseller's Association for entreprenuerial excellence in 2020. She led two remodels (to the store and the cafe), and she continues to create innovative programs for adults and kids in our community. In 2017, the Bookworm celebrated its 20th anniversary. In 2013, Nicole became the sole owner of The Bookworm. Again in 2010, we added 800 square feet, expanding cafe seating and our children's selection and gift items. ![]() More than 200 customers visited the store that day, and within the first 12 months of business in the new location, The Bookworm increased sales by 110%, filled more than 101,000 orders, and hired several more staff to meet the demand. A total of 12 staff members worked on opening day. Most of the construction and finishing work was done by Nicole and Kristi, their husbands, friends and family members.ĭuring Memorial Day weekend in May 2007, The Bookworm packed up the old store and re-opened in the Riverwalk location. By February, construction was underway in the Ruby Building at Riverwalk for a 2,200 square-foot bookstore and café. In early 2007, a deal was struck between Neda and Kristi Allio, then general manager of Eat! Drink! Kristi would buy Neda’s share of the store and help Nicole expand The Bookworm. During this time, the store operated with one full-time and one part-time employee, plus two working owners.īy late 2006, Nicole and Neda agreed that the store should expand to achieve greater sales and stature in the community. Through 2006, The Bookworm prospered but outgrew its small space. Collins to pursue an advanced degree in nutrition after selling the store. She transitioned from a writing career to bookselling, and in early 2005, she bought Kathy’s share of the store. ![]() In 2002, Nicole Magistro moved from Chicago to Vail and was hired as a part-time employee at The Bookworm. During the first three years, a few part-time employees were hired to help keep the shop open 7 days a week. Neda and Kathy grew the business each year, and made their first profit in 2000. In November of 1997, The Bookworm of Edwards opened with $30,000 in inventory in 700 square feet. At the time, The Gas House and the post office made up the business community in Edwards. The new center would be filled with restaurants, retail shops and offices surrounding a green courtyard. The next summer Kathy Westover invited Neda Jansen, a bookkeeper and mother of two, to open a bricks-and-mortar bookstore in the newly-planned Edwards Village Center. At the time, there were two bookstores in Eagle County – Verbatim Booksellers in Vail Village and Big City Books in Beaver Creek. ![]() The original Bookworm was a retro-fitted van that traveled between coffee shops selling new books to “down-valley” readers. The Bookworm of Edwards was founded in late 1996 by Kathy Westover, a former teacher in Eagle County Schools. ![]()
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