Kori Lewandowski, owner of The Crafty Reader in Milford, is a “mood reader,” selecting what strikes her fancy. Lately that includes romance, fantasy and historical fiction. Courtesy of Kori Lewandowski

New store in Milford combines books and crafts

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Business

Kori Lewandowski loves books. She also loves crafts. And whenever family members and friends asked what she wanted to do with her life, if cost were no object, “it’s always been to open a bookstore.” And so she finally is. The Crafty Reader is scheduled to open Aug. 30 at 39 N. Walnut St. in Milford. She plans to be …

Hockessin Book Shelf closing Dec. 15 as owner moves to California

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Headlines

    “I am in shock,” Vicki Knotts said. “I went through a box of tissues.” What shocked Knotts – a customer, book club member and event-goer – is the announcement that the Hockessin BookShelf is closing. The store opened in 2002, and employee Rebecca Dowling bought it in 2007. The closure, effective Dec. 15, is “bittersweet news,” she wrote …