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No. 66 | A JWC Media publication
By steve sadin dailynorthshore.com
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ORTHBROOK — For most of her life, Allison Mengarelli has devoted herself to weaving the Book Bin into the fabric of Northbrook. Now 39, Mengarelli has gone from being what she calls the “thorough vacuumer,” a job she landed on her 16th birthday, to becoming the owner of the shop on Church Street, with the same goal in mind. “It wasn’t about money it was more of a desire to work at the bookstore that is the heart and soul of Northbrook,” Mengarelli said explaining why she sought the job there at 16. “It is such an important part of our town.” Mengarelli said she also wanted to work at the Book Bin on her 16th birthday because it was the first day of her life she could legally work. She kept working there until she graduated from North Park College, spent a brief stint in the book wholesaling industry, returned in 1999 as the manager and bought the shop last year. Mengarelli said her goal is still not about making money in a business she said currently breaks even. She said she wants to be an integral part of the community always attuned to customers’ needs. “Hi Marty,” Mengarelli said to a customer walking in the front door as she was being interviewed
‘Book Bin’ A Passion For New Owner
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