Booksellers Launch Distribution Company for Adirondacks
The owners of The Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid, N.Y., have launched a new distribution company, Blue Line Book Exchange, which will distribute books, maps, and sideline products with an Adirondack focus to regional retailers. The new company aims to fill the gap left by Utica-based North Country Books, which is closing at the end of the month.
“We knew first hand the necessity of having a supplier of Adirondack materials for independent stores in the Adirondack Park, from museums to outdoor gear suppliers to general stores,” said Sarah Galvin, co-owner. “ We knew this would be a great fit for us; The Bookstore Plus has been long-time customers of North Country Books.”
Nick Gulli, long-time manager and buyer at The Mountaineer, an outdoor specialty retail store in Keene Valley, N.Y., has been hired to manage the business. The first catalog of products will be available to retailers in early February.
