That’s what my sign says. Here is a peek at some of the “and more” that we have in the store this holiday season: TV mini-series, music CDs, books on CD, books on cassettes (really!), coloring books, a Charles Dickens Lego set, mugs, movies, statues, and plants…always have plants for sale. Not pictured: framed art … Continue reading
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Taking the Mystery Out of the Book Scout
Taking the Mystery Out of the Book Scout One of the most frequently asked questions in my bookstore is “Where do you get all your books?” The answer is #1. book sales #2. from customers who want to sell their books #3. from my book scouts #4. donations. Every bookdealer has behind-the-scene scouts, even if … Continue reading
New books, added hours
A lot of new material has come in the bookstore lately. Now I’d like to show it off. I am adding some extra hours on Sundays on a trial basis, probably noon to five. It will depend a little on the weather so I’d suggest giving a call first to see if I am … Continue reading
A Bookstore Story: How Stephen King Saved the Day
Letter to Stephen King Mr. King: You will never receive another letter even remotely like this one. It is a thank-you because you almost single-handedly saved my bookstore for one month during the pandemic lockdown. This is the true story of how it happened— all the good luck/bad luck/good luck and just plain … Continue reading
15% Off for the Best Caption for this 1862 Engraving
I found this lovely portrait of two young ladies, entitled “The Novel Readers,” in Arthur’s Home Magazine. The book once belonged to my great grandmother, Olive Sophia Chubb Barnard, to whom I apologize for finding humor in … Continue reading
The Eclectic Reader 