Thanks for sharing all those bookstores! I'd like to visit every last one! There's a lovely little bookstore called Pages in our town, Manhattan Beach, CA, just a couple of blocks from the sand and surf. It was started by three women 12 years ago. Avid readers, local support, author events and many book clubs have kept it afloat. Here's the link: https://www.pagesabookstore.com.
I do love independent bookstores, especially the ones that seem cozy, with soft lighting and comfy chairs, and the feeling I'm in a haven and not a place of commerce. I think if I had another life to live I would give it a try. I remember a beautiful little bookstore I used to frequent where the owner refused to sell Harlequin Romance novels. That would be me, I'm afraid. Not just poorly written assembly line products, but anything that irritated my political sensitivities. So I guess it's just as well I never tried it!
Love this piece. I'm going to check out their websites and have a lovely time doing it.
Feb 15, 2022·edited Feb 16, 2022Liked by Gayla Gray
Wow! Great post! I never knew about "Books and Books @ The Studios of Key West"! Haven't been all the way to Key West in a few years, and even though I know it very well due to family that had lived there, I wasn't up to date on business updates.
I used to frequent a long-gone small paperback bookstore/old-school newsstand there (it was sooooo cool), as well as the Key West Island Bookstore near Duval St. https://goo.gl/maps/Gc5n3AWV7AxhnGpC6 that has been there many years, and is still there. I need to get back!
Thanks for sharing Gayla. Birchbark Books is one of the many optional stops when exploring the chain of lakes in Minneapolis. It is always fun to browse and take in a unique atmosphere.
I’m keeping this one bookmarked for when I travel again. It is so good to know about these. Only a couple were familiar to me before this newsletter. Thanks, Gayla.
Cannot say enough good things about Birchbark Books -- it's a magical place.
Thanks for sharing all those bookstores! I'd like to visit every last one! There's a lovely little bookstore called Pages in our town, Manhattan Beach, CA, just a couple of blocks from the sand and surf. It was started by three women 12 years ago. Avid readers, local support, author events and many book clubs have kept it afloat. Here's the link: https://www.pagesabookstore.com.
I do love independent bookstores, especially the ones that seem cozy, with soft lighting and comfy chairs, and the feeling I'm in a haven and not a place of commerce. I think if I had another life to live I would give it a try. I remember a beautiful little bookstore I used to frequent where the owner refused to sell Harlequin Romance novels. That would be me, I'm afraid. Not just poorly written assembly line products, but anything that irritated my political sensitivities. So I guess it's just as well I never tried it!
Love this piece. I'm going to check out their websites and have a lovely time doing it.
Parnassus in Nashville is owned by Ann Pachett
Wow! Great post! I never knew about "Books and Books @ The Studios of Key West"! Haven't been all the way to Key West in a few years, and even though I know it very well due to family that had lived there, I wasn't up to date on business updates.
I used to frequent a long-gone small paperback bookstore/old-school newsstand there (it was sooooo cool), as well as the Key West Island Bookstore near Duval St. https://goo.gl/maps/Gc5n3AWV7AxhnGpC6 that has been there many years, and is still there. I need to get back!
I shop at Books are Magic in Brooklyn! I never knew it was author owned. Great list!
Thanks for sharing Gayla. Birchbark Books is one of the many optional stops when exploring the chain of lakes in Minneapolis. It is always fun to browse and take in a unique atmosphere.
I’m keeping this one bookmarked for when I travel again. It is so good to know about these. Only a couple were familiar to me before this newsletter. Thanks, Gayla.
As usual, a great article and so informative! It’s always fun exploring book stores and I hope to visit some of these. Thanks for sharing.
Great post! And hooray for Skylark, my hometown store!
Yes! It's a wonderful festival, you must come and visit us!
I want to drive across country with stops at these bookstores. What a great post.