Cousins’ Books was founded by Dr. Patricia Kardambikis and her son, Christopher. Located inside of Bill’s Sandwich Shop on Wilmington Road, itself owned by Spiros Kardambikis, the bookshop is a family business inside of a family business.
About the founders…
Dr. Patricia Kardambikis is an educator, administrator, health educator and a nurse. She recently retired as a public school administrator and is now teaching as a full time faculty member at Robert Morris University, where she is the Coordinator of Graduate Educational Leadership Programs. Dr. Kardambikis balances her busy educational schedule by spending precious time with her family, including her seven grandchildren.
Christopher Kardambikis is a bibliophile, artist, and educator. He has been binding books by hand for nearly two decades. His parents have, surprisingly, been supportive of his odd ideas for even longer. He is an Associate Professor at George Mason University and the Director of the Printmaking and Book Arts program. He is very excited to be operating a bookshop in his hometown.