Popular Long-Time Guilford Bookstore For Sale

GUILFORD, CT — After 47 years Breakwater Books in downtown Guilford is for sale after the owner, Liza Fixx, said she would like to travel more. She said she is hopeful that someone is interested in buying the bookstore.

"In this age of electronic this and digital that, Breakwater Books remains well positioned to ensure that books and reading will remain at the forefront of our business. We have made several major improvements to the bookstore over recent years, and the store is primed to continue as an anchor in this community for many more years," Fixx said.

Here is the entire message she posted to the community:

Dear #Readers,
For over 47 years, Breakwater Books has been a fixture in the heart of Guilford, and your support has sustained one of our town’s greatest treasures. I have decided, after much soul searching, that I am at the time of life when I would like to travel more frequently and this would take me away from the store for too many days or weeks at a time. Therefore, I have chosen to sell Breakwater Books. I am hoping that you – or someone you know – will want to be the next owner of Breakwater Books, and see it remain as the core of our community.

When I purchased the business a few years ago, I did so with the belief that it was essential to maintain a sustainable reading environment for years to come. In this age of electronic this and digital that, Breakwater Books remains well positioned to ensure that books and reading will remain at the forefront of our business.

We have made several major improvements to the bookstore over recent years, and the store is primed to continue as an anchor in this community for many more years. The key ingredients that will contribute to the success of a new owner are all in place: a loyal customer base, a dedicated, hard-working staff, the newest technology tools to remain current and relevant, and a highly-visible location in our beautiful and historic town.

All it takes is someone who is passionate about books and all that they represent, who genuinely loves people and wants to be of service, and who has good judgment and is willing to learn what it takes to operate a retail business. And just as former owner Maureen Corcoran provided me with strong guidance, I am eager to provide the next owner or owners with the necessary resources to ensure a smooth transition.

Bookstores are surprisingly affordable. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about the opportunity to become Breakwater Books’ new owner, please contact me at lfixx@hotmail.com. I can provide you or your contact with more information at that time. Thank you so much for your continued patronage and for your interest in seeing Breakwater Books serve more generations of readers for years to come.

Best regards, Liza Fixx