Collecting books is not a cheap hobby. In fact, buying physical books throughout the course of a few years really adds up. So, how can we keep filling those bookshelves without breaking the bank? It is time to deep dive into book thrifting or, shopping for books second-hand. Although it may be time-consuming, it is … Read more
Quick – Do you know someone who lives in Scotland? Specifically in Edinburgh? I noticed this week that there is a new bookshop opening in Edinburgh in October 2022. That’s lovely as it is, but this one is different. The Edinburgh Community Bookshop (ECB) will have two goals. The first is to offer great pre-loved … Read more
Hidden among the streets of Davenport, Iowa, lays a rather large independent book shop, Source Book Store. Even from the front window, the shop boasts a large collection of used books, DVDs, CDs, and even records and VHS tapes. Truly, the store is right out of the ’80s. The Experience Upon entering the store, it … Read more
There are four reasons why second-hand book shops will always rage against the book dying in favor of the eReader. Simply put, the reasons are: Out of print? You better hope it’s online! Hard-to-find books can be sourced Different editions of books exist People like finding hidden gems Before we look at them in detail, … Read more
It was a damp fall morning in 2007 when I wandered into one of the many antique buildings lining Broadway Street in a section of old San Antonio. The day was balmy; the suffocating humidity of the afternoon was still hours away. I was new to the city and the historic shops and houses on … Read more
A bookstore can be a transformative experience. And in my time in Seattle, Washington, I visited the enchanting and incredibly charming Twice Sold Tales. I went to Seattle for a month this summer and one of my top priorities was to go out to some local used bookstores to take home some books with me. … Read more
My family and I spent some time in Krakow, Poland in 2017 and boy, did we enjoy it. A walker’s city, full of parks, a gorgeous river, rich history and a stunning castle. What more could a visitor want – how about one of the coolest bookstores to be found in any city. Massolit Books … Read more
by Jas Faulkner “How long ago was Bush president? No need to answer. It’s a rhetorical question. Take a look at this.” Sam, who was on book sorting detail, bent down out of frame of her webcam and straightened back up. In each hand she was holding a trade paperback. In her left was Molly … Read more
