tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46335164890040705182024-03-16T14:45:30.784-04:00The Indie Bob SpotBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.comBlogger591125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-62431976015460763302024-03-16T14:44:00.000-04:002024-03-16T14:44:59.706-04:00Rivendell Bookstore - Abilene, KS<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQqW1BTHrTw71s9ayePhzp2fZGsoV8BdUXojOTlc6ZA6jFNRDSAFoDEJsoiMuJ3wzTHtKHSgFPiI4BSEuxteeZCRiJi3afBZvvj2lbfaeiWr4eTd8mZtRThZ_YJs9c2fN1k5pEV5IUVXWbV9cGJkVhyphenhyphendz8piq57hGTbjejR0USboVH7QQ75B-oPul/s4032/IMG_6575.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQqW1BTHrTw71s9ayePhzp2fZGsoV8BdUXojOTlc6ZA6jFNRDSAFoDEJsoiMuJ3wzTHtKHSgFPiI4BSEuxteeZCRiJi3afBZvvj2lbfaeiWr4eTd8mZtRThZ_YJs9c2fN1k5pEV5IUVXWbV9cGJkVhyphenhyphendz8piq57hGTbjejR0USboVH7QQ75B-oPul/w400-h300/IMG_6575.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rivendell Bookstore, Abilene, KS<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on X)<br /></p><p>This is another one of MANY bookstores I visit that I hope can provide encouragement to other small towns who have nothing. That’s because if it can succeed and thrive here in a town of approximately 6500 it can happen in your small town if you have the right owner. The right owner at THIS indie is Lisa S., who just began her ownership position within the last year. But this indie was around way before this for more than 15 years and Marilyn was the owner and founder until Lisa took over. Credit to Marilyn for the great job of getting Rivendell off the ground but in her words, Lisa has taken it to a whole new level. That was clear to me on the day of my visit and when I asked Lisa what her secret was she told me, “because I’m good.” Even though she’s only owned the store for a year, she spent several years learning the business from Marilyn as a bookseller. She already knew what to stock thanks to her relationship with Marilyn and the many local regular customers who come to Rivendell. On the job training made it easy for Lisa to step into ownership. </p><p>This creatively arranged store allows for a unique browsing experience that includes new and used books shelved together. For customers who bring books in they can receive store credit in return. But as Lisa told me, they’re particular about what they take. Best of all for customers is that the store has the used books entered in a data base so they know exactly what they have. Customers can’t purchase books online yet but Lisa hopes to offer that sometime in the future. The store offers a nice variety of sidelines including puzzles, teas, and loose dice but without a moments hesitation Lisa said stickers are THE hot sideline here, something I've heard everywhere.</p><p>If you’re planning summer travels, Abilene is easy to visit just off I-70. Head to the store’s great location in the heart of downtown Abilene and enjoy the company of kind, knowledgeable people like Lisa, Sam, and Marilyn who can help you find your next great read. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>The Cactus League</i>, Emily Nemens. I was hoping this would be a little bit more about baseball but it's relevance to baseball is due to the characters involved in baseball. A bit slow in places but maybe that's like a baseball game itself for some people. This book was nothing but a big fat strike out for me. There are many baseball books out there much better than this one. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>A Winter's Rime</i>, Carol Dunbar. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>Legends & Lattes</i>, Travis Baldree. </p><p> </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8aVo3QyY57lHLU_9DwKOuoLA4vSc30h_oLm0J-907lSSG31yyvraajkUQO2c_VY3I5Gkl88IGkcoaw8YF5qV9AsJXOKaEmlYtFsKeZidY_KjWDMx-tyDJEU8TWMx7i8W2lM2NdcKXTuvx8WiQC0ICMlR3AwToCZniVw3p2WBgLHTrz0YMocPypiw/s4032/IMG_6574.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8aVo3QyY57lHLU_9DwKOuoLA4vSc30h_oLm0J-907lSSG31yyvraajkUQO2c_VY3I5Gkl88IGkcoaw8YF5qV9AsJXOKaEmlYtFsKeZidY_KjWDMx-tyDJEU8TWMx7i8W2lM2NdcKXTuvx8WiQC0ICMlR3AwToCZniVw3p2WBgLHTrz0YMocPypiw/w640-h480/IMG_6574.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The historic building in downtown Abilene. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp684q4HzMBk05bjT2kTzpazh6JcQCDmDymvm-rdOyGmMMFRsu9ch1RETMApIJ7EBI29e0SiCeiInSdDNKPLfNpM9LskvhJPUD4lH6ZJDM7Par_y7YtAdaEaQ1pf_ZuEIgzAH7VUCXBQScYhwT4RHUezpsTnjQa8K7sK-5OP70MkZjNedpYGkB_fFP/s4032/IMG_6599.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp684q4HzMBk05bjT2kTzpazh6JcQCDmDymvm-rdOyGmMMFRsu9ch1RETMApIJ7EBI29e0SiCeiInSdDNKPLfNpM9LskvhJPUD4lH6ZJDM7Par_y7YtAdaEaQ1pf_ZuEIgzAH7VUCXBQScYhwT4RHUezpsTnjQa8K7sK-5OP70MkZjNedpYGkB_fFP/w640-h480/IMG_6599.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of the same historic building when it was much newer. I love it when I get to see things like this. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuH1KVurB9s6SmfCIS-czUteFjkJGnq3aN7ELpQiGUbwmxWtjDSu1QIQtyCHc9f6sWTDk0gshK4pcuVzdA5JrKjeyt8EsEFpxJF2iW3lfoPIJ0IlOCXMDmTFaZoNe0VhDjhlO2Ga1RlwzG-vmWUD7fm_Pjr823fPf9CXp7dcKiGabUU6ooR61SJ3_/s4032/IMG_6576.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuH1KVurB9s6SmfCIS-czUteFjkJGnq3aN7ELpQiGUbwmxWtjDSu1QIQtyCHc9f6sWTDk0gshK4pcuVzdA5JrKjeyt8EsEFpxJF2iW3lfoPIJ0IlOCXMDmTFaZoNe0VhDjhlO2Ga1RlwzG-vmWUD7fm_Pjr823fPf9CXp7dcKiGabUU6ooR61SJ3_/w640-h480/IMG_6576.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The store has a lot of display window space. This is only some of it. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VZhCp99gvnmNTvYxGCnuGjDSCzuyW7kYw4yq-p5DnfHokHr3FyQ0dONU5YyZaB34nBk-SqjIWYT43fRVGMuFnZQP8NlAjokPY5M-3im5TiA7OWVGzW3mlG-Zsj1FVOcAz8aSUiU47OWb-aU4tq0Z_F_-dv_FF5h4dRFDIfLO_exHudT-NEh8Oi4H/s4032/IMG_6577.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VZhCp99gvnmNTvYxGCnuGjDSCzuyW7kYw4yq-p5DnfHokHr3FyQ0dONU5YyZaB34nBk-SqjIWYT43fRVGMuFnZQP8NlAjokPY5M-3im5TiA7OWVGzW3mlG-Zsj1FVOcAz8aSUiU47OWb-aU4tq0Z_F_-dv_FF5h4dRFDIfLO_exHudT-NEh8Oi4H/s320/IMG_6577.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When you enter the front doors you can go to the left...<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBd2Um2ykBZyd8MZR3hVGEhAlTCQDRLxx_z5stDvaqCLa6KsePOykJAg2WELUejKL2-FUoXr2MHRRYwEduq9ZHHfwKd3GtrJd613AnrZyVsyCY1hYg0uJg4EW2TMmQuEwejZAA3mXvGzbg7L6qVZBi4F0e8hPVL7jYI2cFcnJDVEgXi-7zgyPxGup/s4032/IMG_6578.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBd2Um2ykBZyd8MZR3hVGEhAlTCQDRLxx_z5stDvaqCLa6KsePOykJAg2WELUejKL2-FUoXr2MHRRYwEduq9ZHHfwKd3GtrJd613AnrZyVsyCY1hYg0uJg4EW2TMmQuEwejZAA3mXvGzbg7L6qVZBi4F0e8hPVL7jYI2cFcnJDVEgXi-7zgyPxGup/s320/IMG_6578.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...or you can go to the right. A fork in the road right off the bat!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8v34Yw_MeK55ePSNudGHAX57bUhO62OCVuUtqKKSt0aB6J88gvC3FuPEUkucgl6IE5CvnsxXdhKlv87bpl9HJrxOE2pgKYNJDvqOKwP7zklml1cEq9ivUlE-24sJ1wzc-g1p1RBy17S8Ekw3X1v_SE6RJQQMUS6WyH5ttMjYLTQ3PqgPmtrGaVbry/s4032/IMG_6579.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8v34Yw_MeK55ePSNudGHAX57bUhO62OCVuUtqKKSt0aB6J88gvC3FuPEUkucgl6IE5CvnsxXdhKlv87bpl9HJrxOE2pgKYNJDvqOKwP7zklml1cEq9ivUlE-24sJ1wzc-g1p1RBy17S8Ekw3X1v_SE6RJQQMUS6WyH5ttMjYLTQ3PqgPmtrGaVbry/w640-h480/IMG_6579.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is what you'll see if you go to the right. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10X3bmEYl6HLg2IgBFXCMGe-_CyNG-qUbbx2-A5X2GbzC8Zj2AeKim-amuDYEOei6KEArb3hCbEktQ_W2heGSmTw6XKMYAEsi6bJW04R3LgIDUHguzltkgJuTBoOJ97YrIgrDtYTRTfg7ktswWSF7DLVv4M3XMj6xm3G5o8adl4yYws3ffY7NKxRl/s4032/IMG_6580.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10X3bmEYl6HLg2IgBFXCMGe-_CyNG-qUbbx2-A5X2GbzC8Zj2AeKim-amuDYEOei6KEArb3hCbEktQ_W2heGSmTw6XKMYAEsi6bJW04R3LgIDUHguzltkgJuTBoOJ97YrIgrDtYTRTfg7ktswWSF7DLVv4M3XMj6xm3G5o8adl4yYws3ffY7NKxRl/w640-h480/IMG_6580.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking toward the back of the store from the right side choice of entry. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXDcne_uvFLsXve9SOuIU0b2QnE42XE5cV70Qkw2z3LHDx-k_Bl_FMZwThpha3w7P9gmyZX_JIDJp7aaJldxeTkDriYm6mkun8r-UQ3lmR_ks22t6CP9B3tI6Sbgovu4tJSZ-Nn_NyKNbv4zgR0dXmJ1X-65zpO5hvnBpptd-MFmnpFsfiNUoW2uh7/s4032/IMG_6581.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXDcne_uvFLsXve9SOuIU0b2QnE42XE5cV70Qkw2z3LHDx-k_Bl_FMZwThpha3w7P9gmyZX_JIDJp7aaJldxeTkDriYm6mkun8r-UQ3lmR_ks22t6CP9B3tI6Sbgovu4tJSZ-Nn_NyKNbv4zgR0dXmJ1X-65zpO5hvnBpptd-MFmnpFsfiNUoW2uh7/w400-h300/IMG_6581.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The stickers are hot sellers and it looks like a good variety to me. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6r6Dv3q6RYmCTRvYIKy7BauFyWDql-DfbPFkiTpcv5Hk7Af3bM8rMh9K1L9VEw9GKrEGywv6wM_kt20JOQADsuRq1VZ25aOzv78RGPzkUifNvo78Svf1d93jPyT9XYnnbWfDw1LAsh-XNMeGWpUaQVcWqJjgySXVNHzXNkcSRWt7LnRMXjZzJuUct/s4032/IMG_6582.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6r6Dv3q6RYmCTRvYIKy7BauFyWDql-DfbPFkiTpcv5Hk7Af3bM8rMh9K1L9VEw9GKrEGywv6wM_kt20JOQADsuRq1VZ25aOzv78RGPzkUifNvo78Svf1d93jPyT9XYnnbWfDw1LAsh-XNMeGWpUaQVcWqJjgySXVNHzXNkcSRWt7LnRMXjZzJuUct/w640-h480/IMG_6582.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking at a cross section across the front of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLD96eMGC8S-AwL0FUrSS0ecRJP7NawOIHOYa-fShqcUV21TXkSWn5t2cm5SMdtS8VfeTZYFoICXvA0ImuTDpB9VVP0Kl0IwOI4LyjR0KPnPUxhWDUB21H62e-0jest6ZwyjBN9pDoNERqJ_VRgE5nzFJUaJy3cg8E7ZIhgvgMn_z2CmAR4br9QXLx/s4032/IMG_6583.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLD96eMGC8S-AwL0FUrSS0ecRJP7NawOIHOYa-fShqcUV21TXkSWn5t2cm5SMdtS8VfeTZYFoICXvA0ImuTDpB9VVP0Kl0IwOI4LyjR0KPnPUxhWDUB21H62e-0jest6ZwyjBN9pDoNERqJ_VRgE5nzFJUaJy3cg8E7ZIhgvgMn_z2CmAR4br9QXLx/w640-h480/IMG_6583.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wonderful table display for kids' books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNQERQyHAzdBUKEqZyoGquOwnmtmJZ0SHFgjyNYhKoTJsKjQPkrOO0du_0-k1WWHi0pJc2klugFrTJre2LSy2NpFwiTOlf5-sJKxfgFOOp4AC5GGlo7VQdk53kWQokgbvJvuy5kWxEwWQ5t5WX5aGcJGuxig1dF8GT9j3MLKihiXqGrN7R_xbdM8s/s4032/IMG_6586.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNQERQyHAzdBUKEqZyoGquOwnmtmJZ0SHFgjyNYhKoTJsKjQPkrOO0du_0-k1WWHi0pJc2klugFrTJre2LSy2NpFwiTOlf5-sJKxfgFOOp4AC5GGlo7VQdk53kWQokgbvJvuy5kWxEwWQ5t5WX5aGcJGuxig1dF8GT9j3MLKihiXqGrN7R_xbdM8s/s320/IMG_6586.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New customers take note. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy7ZOq2BDYUHaS2vKaejIzEhR4Z6JoLRY5K6sENfAfhIYTctJAOKUlV8Kbpt_R7GcQLXlXMJUU08dLbm5fTfSiF2zsm9kwDoA7sT19rF53S15VaatTbp5XbKSZjh4CiRrTTNMHi1jNb1j5uLsmma3VDb8jRhk_Wm8inzbLFdEK0ZDGlfaNyTL20Gto/s4032/IMG_6587.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy7ZOq2BDYUHaS2vKaejIzEhR4Z6JoLRY5K6sENfAfhIYTctJAOKUlV8Kbpt_R7GcQLXlXMJUU08dLbm5fTfSiF2zsm9kwDoA7sT19rF53S15VaatTbp5XbKSZjh4CiRrTTNMHi1jNb1j5uLsmma3VDb8jRhk_Wm8inzbLFdEK0ZDGlfaNyTL20Gto/w480-h640/IMG_6587.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the many book nooks. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUR8VZqFhXgHIFaOb0hux-I-xussaW755sVfouHkMlsYdyETASWL-WuTvz5d-eStuooO4SVAXfVWX-m39w0TH9xGBwNsEyYuv42UFaO-zHg_CdQXqGI66IzG0J-XLcvTjo1i_W5-QwduLFgS_QiYuQw9irLnh_aGJjFM_Rn28yzX9jeJy7mQsSsDUt/s4032/IMG_6588.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUR8VZqFhXgHIFaOb0hux-I-xussaW755sVfouHkMlsYdyETASWL-WuTvz5d-eStuooO4SVAXfVWX-m39w0TH9xGBwNsEyYuv42UFaO-zHg_CdQXqGI66IzG0J-XLcvTjo1i_W5-QwduLFgS_QiYuQw9irLnh_aGJjFM_Rn28yzX9jeJy7mQsSsDUt/w480-h640/IMG_6588.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking across the back section of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-VU7uPiaUdgDL6cf1fBFaVPotBmiU5_IVb3kKafKdHc7k_dvtQKdaSmp7Uyi9I7mDacditrnXkvQaot1EsU-YS2yIcAjKGyqHRFb9jIWyrYBIHMB66LqP3w8L3ZLWoKr9Xe9FjgL4s-mjTMiTOdMd6pbSHpyFA8GREjVUKpxsxkTxQQCrEgpnqcM/s4032/IMG_6589.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-VU7uPiaUdgDL6cf1fBFaVPotBmiU5_IVb3kKafKdHc7k_dvtQKdaSmp7Uyi9I7mDacditrnXkvQaot1EsU-YS2yIcAjKGyqHRFb9jIWyrYBIHMB66LqP3w8L3ZLWoKr9Xe9FjgL4s-mjTMiTOdMd6pbSHpyFA8GREjVUKpxsxkTxQQCrEgpnqcM/w480-h640/IMG_6589.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the mystery area and just some of those books offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVl1t8Cvau5_-4IXYKZreQCgK67RMHi_mf4J95GlRLCdaoLK6QPcIFWct8pBFaYz63MycP-JotQDHtexM4y0hD-3VOhmxooBfRRv4-8pmlxQ6_qiWpf2X-M6U-0gM7362F3kwsSbJQRLVstV-8Xc5KCJBUf8UKlVVtenl1ZrK2zD-Fe22DQCn6Pef/s4032/IMG_6590.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVl1t8Cvau5_-4IXYKZreQCgK67RMHi_mf4J95GlRLCdaoLK6QPcIFWct8pBFaYz63MycP-JotQDHtexM4y0hD-3VOhmxooBfRRv4-8pmlxQ6_qiWpf2X-M6U-0gM7362F3kwsSbJQRLVstV-8Xc5KCJBUf8UKlVVtenl1ZrK2zD-Fe22DQCn6Pef/w480-h640/IMG_6590.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you ever wonder about books that are part of a series, how many, and what order, head to this display. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjYpeENvB9l4DvWuJOxev9X8Z8GKCTSJc17F4hUXuZirbOgI2h7HANwj1By3wGpngOHHySCqlovJg-pCQEReQYC3jdGcQbO5JwsJ4I_pLnjswlDkOm4UJlokW7RN_cdlTzT91mWvJjVARTy7VWz6LXwWdK2Fl8WrCGW3LpxcPuyE844mbSeGEi77X/s4032/IMG_6591.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjYpeENvB9l4DvWuJOxev9X8Z8GKCTSJc17F4hUXuZirbOgI2h7HANwj1By3wGpngOHHySCqlovJg-pCQEReQYC3jdGcQbO5JwsJ4I_pLnjswlDkOm4UJlokW7RN_cdlTzT91mWvJjVARTy7VWz6LXwWdK2Fl8WrCGW3LpxcPuyE844mbSeGEi77X/w640-h480/IMG_6591.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Historic buildings tell many stories. At one time, this space was home to Hamburg's Ladies Fashions.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuApSV-33WVTCq_eFZo8gJP-uiDS6LZSFFgf0KO5dq9djjCYUNs9rR92Ncdet30Yn9Gnp3Eoedo423gs0RLpRhb7QdS8rAMkq2NSFFqyti32Nyj-fP2GrK1n5OdXqX6i_d64HdgGBPWmPze7YVvH0T9kDRsIPdeE9CaR1dRQa1mBMfGvujLh2dWsqf/s4032/IMG_6592.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuApSV-33WVTCq_eFZo8gJP-uiDS6LZSFFgf0KO5dq9djjCYUNs9rR92Ncdet30Yn9Gnp3Eoedo423gs0RLpRhb7QdS8rAMkq2NSFFqyti32Nyj-fP2GrK1n5OdXqX6i_d64HdgGBPWmPze7YVvH0T9kDRsIPdeE9CaR1dRQa1mBMfGvujLh2dWsqf/w640-h480/IMG_6592.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For a great assortment of puzzles head to this display in the back of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qqPuGsATRzfu0ZUdN6Lbp4Iy0KIillD-u1tC3AtX4EWq2aYXfLpKe0a0_DCMaPTe48ym0nDvj1joIv6LxVmseQzAdx-VL6voy-KXDPuWZMXSlNpKSVPMNSov4fsGZxkBUXBj75gBHRaHuvYyc63t_BmGy1peMMvtMxuOsU7OYybPASLXmRxWgyuF/s4032/IMG_6593.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qqPuGsATRzfu0ZUdN6Lbp4Iy0KIillD-u1tC3AtX4EWq2aYXfLpKe0a0_DCMaPTe48ym0nDvj1joIv6LxVmseQzAdx-VL6voy-KXDPuWZMXSlNpKSVPMNSov4fsGZxkBUXBj75gBHRaHuvYyc63t_BmGy1peMMvtMxuOsU7OYybPASLXmRxWgyuF/s320/IMG_6593.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If this were your TV, you'd have no other choice. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3ai_trlNX30CKswjeZenn75O3kZ3QVemlbic_zVYYO08CwHmAsZdXJrPfWv4GqwHrVlk_im9ldzQrsgXka0lty6w7I9C-1lW8tEOl-dV97At1O0VX4xUVFXQuE6LjeMEhhVQJz7CrrQdmOaVX7gGx97l9reAW6LVfz7-5CSU_tt-TV9iBl2sqUqF/s4032/IMG_6594.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3ai_trlNX30CKswjeZenn75O3kZ3QVemlbic_zVYYO08CwHmAsZdXJrPfWv4GqwHrVlk_im9ldzQrsgXka0lty6w7I9C-1lW8tEOl-dV97At1O0VX4xUVFXQuE6LjeMEhhVQJz7CrrQdmOaVX7gGx97l9reAW6LVfz7-5CSU_tt-TV9iBl2sqUqF/w640-h480/IMG_6594.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A perfect place to sit and chat about books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVXtFIuCXeXuwgcmlQa_uczh4yWz76v5efAHyWhg_wQLPmCgLh8ObGyJyMT2WoY_C3q3Fs01CkDKrhKl5_AuF4x_M2Y5lo2MrJH1HcO3P_ZlaB7qkjsr6I8R8KhitvAb2KjuzVNpFoSt9mr-DXqdoCoD3BXAS22hZVOknMkUEL0KKwlxw4ft-8c0E/s4032/IMG_6597.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVXtFIuCXeXuwgcmlQa_uczh4yWz76v5efAHyWhg_wQLPmCgLh8ObGyJyMT2WoY_C3q3Fs01CkDKrhKl5_AuF4x_M2Y5lo2MrJH1HcO3P_ZlaB7qkjsr6I8R8KhitvAb2KjuzVNpFoSt9mr-DXqdoCoD3BXAS22hZVOknMkUEL0KKwlxw4ft-8c0E/w640-h480/IMG_6597.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I took this overview of the store from the back balcony, a common design found in old department stores. The bookshelves make it a fun maze. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdI3cgVzujcNOLxpzsESj_hQqb1qZuWxGVmnWFYILsiVs6nG2IuDwpVIzY1i9XMbb1E1DXkIVXjt-XYQbFAVZd7Rk6SQIRjhe_I86DXDNvB5A_koLy0N8RdIpfhQpDPlMyhib5qeEq0HNmbcw83962u5ULZaYrsZ2xBGwYI7LJAE51tmCzM4TlCShW/s4032/IMG_6598.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdI3cgVzujcNOLxpzsESj_hQqb1qZuWxGVmnWFYILsiVs6nG2IuDwpVIzY1i9XMbb1E1DXkIVXjt-XYQbFAVZd7Rk6SQIRjhe_I86DXDNvB5A_koLy0N8RdIpfhQpDPlMyhib5qeEq0HNmbcw83962u5ULZaYrsZ2xBGwYI7LJAE51tmCzM4TlCShW/w480-h640/IMG_6598.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View across the balcony in the back of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv71aSrrPnmAEI33Msyb1iQJ2da2M9udHa-Uo3NzFjSJaq0oNJbyO_WruOJpOUSCVMMvmdoK-EUdR2XHr0uMP2k0rw9hmV9ykksQYFm64uwGFm60UR3CKmCfcfUqzBLj-i7E5oppb_obq0yme9eKPGs_75G7-jxQbTE2oArmnPZWPJY7ph22Qcwyjg/s4032/IMG_6600.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv71aSrrPnmAEI33Msyb1iQJ2da2M9udHa-Uo3NzFjSJaq0oNJbyO_WruOJpOUSCVMMvmdoK-EUdR2XHr0uMP2k0rw9hmV9ykksQYFm64uwGFm60UR3CKmCfcfUqzBLj-i7E5oppb_obq0yme9eKPGs_75G7-jxQbTE2oArmnPZWPJY7ph22Qcwyjg/w480-h640/IMG_6600.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the books by local authors. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYl9GSq2Wz7Fh0tbrY2v-B2BTktgaShI82RAVPwjQuiqm_Xh9qqc7oYs82EhV80D37PUT1mHZNu_F4I-rur_f_bonzJR9vyCa_b6Gkw4SkF7lcpJsal0SX149hRFuIIZUTBoOn-KJSP_Vewwgzk7oX6ee_YYFdM1cjtNcEJt5e0foAJWyfazDviBrV/s4032/IMG_6601.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYl9GSq2Wz7Fh0tbrY2v-B2BTktgaShI82RAVPwjQuiqm_Xh9qqc7oYs82EhV80D37PUT1mHZNu_F4I-rur_f_bonzJR9vyCa_b6Gkw4SkF7lcpJsal0SX149hRFuIIZUTBoOn-KJSP_Vewwgzk7oX6ee_YYFdM1cjtNcEJt5e0foAJWyfazDviBrV/w640-h480/IMG_6601.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take a look around the store for book art like this. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJInGms7oe57AjM1lALgBmnl7nSiQbAmpfbyde7jI-SyaOVmBSJznCjlQnInzsLEgsQNCvH5XkZMUHNeC-UgnijesLKY6_LFcbgNAjZsqGlQttV3apJAdx7_siqjJaUk-U_x6w2bVWvVODbeTiNPqH2bmdwt4jQ2pYJE7LNLgeubp27rAFHCdO0oJ/s4032/IMG_6602.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJInGms7oe57AjM1lALgBmnl7nSiQbAmpfbyde7jI-SyaOVmBSJznCjlQnInzsLEgsQNCvH5XkZMUHNeC-UgnijesLKY6_LFcbgNAjZsqGlQttV3apJAdx7_siqjJaUk-U_x6w2bVWvVODbeTiNPqH2bmdwt4jQ2pYJE7LNLgeubp27rAFHCdO0oJ/w400-h300/IMG_6602.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always one of my favorite promotions. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZO084g__bWz2WE17A9ydI4wmcDEi1dXvk2A8NkCfuw_IhZ8J3L6TunLHrBwYfS00tKJX2giGeaK5Z2Qmuf98FV1Azdtr0b9ON_2K22ynbDWDBmdMupRc4sVi1gMnA0YpEKGXuxq1x7FtRNNOeGYHNYG8c8rtPr3u22-1Aip2RZFaZTozRpmFd8gaM/s4032/IMG_6603.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZO084g__bWz2WE17A9ydI4wmcDEi1dXvk2A8NkCfuw_IhZ8J3L6TunLHrBwYfS00tKJX2giGeaK5Z2Qmuf98FV1Azdtr0b9ON_2K22ynbDWDBmdMupRc4sVi1gMnA0YpEKGXuxq1x7FtRNNOeGYHNYG8c8rtPr3u22-1Aip2RZFaZTozRpmFd8gaM/w400-h300/IMG_6603.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These dice are selling well. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmoVyECcuKAc5dvYGn_C9FNznDo0HuS0hk29ZLs4QujBnbaolJqzMq9jzcTCqY88CQcJkNe6Q6ZTKkbKCwINsH1TIzR6sSWj2rg2uWG4-j0Zssp3A9W3cuwm9kauWGaZB4aX2h03Eve7X8PEucJUhAYVyaJaD-zxk9BKIr5KdDIy_D6oNN9B04hdqa/s4032/IMG_6604.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmoVyECcuKAc5dvYGn_C9FNznDo0HuS0hk29ZLs4QujBnbaolJqzMq9jzcTCqY88CQcJkNe6Q6ZTKkbKCwINsH1TIzR6sSWj2rg2uWG4-j0Zssp3A9W3cuwm9kauWGaZB4aX2h03Eve7X8PEucJUhAYVyaJaD-zxk9BKIr5KdDIy_D6oNN9B04hdqa/w480-h640/IMG_6604.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Books made famous on social media. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qbbQrstvK5v-Y8H8B4vwaolXTFipAgeK5jPFTQqRThA2X20Q21d1JxZrnOMfJ8OFmOuEJOEpBb9lvDvcK2YlcD2FS-18861ce65-uYirgpRVPCv8WemmxKTAz1SYjmumBaKa0vlXEb_dw4SuDYOx1zCp_SM5Rgzqbc_qxFYkL1RnZ4ViYMJ-CaL5/s4032/IMG_6606.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qbbQrstvK5v-Y8H8B4vwaolXTFipAgeK5jPFTQqRThA2X20Q21d1JxZrnOMfJ8OFmOuEJOEpBb9lvDvcK2YlcD2FS-18861ce65-uYirgpRVPCv8WemmxKTAz1SYjmumBaKa0vlXEb_dw4SuDYOx1zCp_SM5Rgzqbc_qxFYkL1RnZ4ViYMJ-CaL5/w480-h640/IMG_6606.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great way to help your local school and support a local business. This is a win-win for Abilene. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggS3O9BKafVkrnEg5XQ516P9PT0AFKnG_oD4P0mT12x3Cdfw7xqf-MVUy8SPLH2FtFky0HzpNkU5AjHfQWDfPcRghoDexVWo3pAcb6x6siTWMeEbyB9X7WII5YrGN2eKwHj3fTDGentMklqHe4kVhYFHxj-mrs_RZx1tv2mTT8TZtmHjCBaFJNkBfn/s4032/IMG_6607.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggS3O9BKafVkrnEg5XQ516P9PT0AFKnG_oD4P0mT12x3Cdfw7xqf-MVUy8SPLH2FtFky0HzpNkU5AjHfQWDfPcRghoDexVWo3pAcb6x6siTWMeEbyB9X7WII5YrGN2eKwHj3fTDGentMklqHe4kVhYFHxj-mrs_RZx1tv2mTT8TZtmHjCBaFJNkBfn/w640-h480/IMG_6607.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJssoGQKuspzB6j7PjJRpCWbNNAv-HtsIJ73XP2ytq0-Uo3AwO9vq-7pUhqlyYCrDiFUrlg5HGnEDwvlYkSHPmyDnUfYQEQdI5nqIkAaikgwgpNfegRXt40Ry_B9gGKyo6O43F3oy8PLMfLUriwCV749OLe2aWwSnuWKNWCULpZtErj94L5GbFzi9x/s4032/IMG_6609.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJssoGQKuspzB6j7PjJRpCWbNNAv-HtsIJ73XP2ytq0-Uo3AwO9vq-7pUhqlyYCrDiFUrlg5HGnEDwvlYkSHPmyDnUfYQEQdI5nqIkAaikgwgpNfegRXt40Ry_B9gGKyo6O43F3oy8PLMfLUriwCV749OLe2aWwSnuWKNWCULpZtErj94L5GbFzi9x/w480-h640/IMG_6609.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Lisa, the fine owner at Rivendell Bookstore. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-79221896719634639782024-03-07T19:06:00.000-05:002024-03-07T19:06:52.106-05:00Bent Oak Books - Ft. Madison, IA<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqi48-vqdGuWHITcJ8yQ_7RdtkmioMiM4tH6R1s0GI613OZBnxIIFKfymBo98bWD2B87oCf00npcUNqno4EXHrA73KBI74rx1fkXxOggwagvbZ6MxmbCE1Lr6oP8WZxdxqTd5f3cMgeacu3SknTpLTe8X1Zy6aHjE9odjYZA1eUVpPYCQxGesZXAj/s4032/IMG_6535.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqi48-vqdGuWHITcJ8yQ_7RdtkmioMiM4tH6R1s0GI613OZBnxIIFKfymBo98bWD2B87oCf00npcUNqno4EXHrA73KBI74rx1fkXxOggwagvbZ6MxmbCE1Lr6oP8WZxdxqTd5f3cMgeacu3SknTpLTe8X1Zy6aHjE9odjYZA1eUVpPYCQxGesZXAj/w400-h300/IMG_6535.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bent Oak Books, Ft. Madison, IA<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)</p><p>Well, like so many other bookstores that I follow from their beginnings, I just couldn't wait to visit this new one in the small Mississippi River town of Ft. Madison, IA. Bent Oak Books has been open for only a little over two months. I probably should've waited a little longer since owner Danette B. is still learning the ropes and finding her way. Since Ft. Madison has been without a bookstore for a few years, Danette was determined to fill that void. What she might lack in experience she makes up for with passion, personality, and energy. Having visited many bookstores, I'm 100% confident that this place will bloom and grow. </p><p>When I entered this bookstore the first word that came to mind was cozy. The kind of space where you could find a comfy seat, enjoy a hot or cold beverage, and try out a book. That's exactly what Danette told me she was aiming for. Heck, that couch is so comfy I heard you could even take a nap on it. The store offers an assortment of new and used books as well as some vintage and collectible editions. Danette is beginning to see an increase in the used books coming in, many of which are donated. At this time, purchasing online is not offered but might be sometime in the future. Sidelines include greeting cards, stickers, games, and bath bombs to name a few. But the hottest sidelines here are anything Taylor Swift related. This would seem like a natural option for any independent bookstore and I'm surprised I haven't seen more of it. The children's section is just inside the front entrance and the store already offers a regular story time in that area. The store has a great living room space and is happy to host local book clubs. If you're starting a book club in Ft. Madison, bring them here for their meeting. Bottom line? Things are going great and community support has been outstanding. Way to go Ft. Madison!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUS6FRh0UlNF1CP_cYV3Nrg8J8TKZjuHrW8-7VaCZ1gfrOHwHip-2ppgQyx5gu6bJRGY-XGQaHJBUKQOpBC4A0gPIugvYZ-prb67tqS0DVl16lMx4xxy13j21STgFvW2VFsUri30W4MCRN_wW5JEXmItwu6f_tr_mIyK483AvYjdpBSWQb7BOAuUZ/s4032/IMG_6548.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUS6FRh0UlNF1CP_cYV3Nrg8J8TKZjuHrW8-7VaCZ1gfrOHwHip-2ppgQyx5gu6bJRGY-XGQaHJBUKQOpBC4A0gPIugvYZ-prb67tqS0DVl16lMx4xxy13j21STgFvW2VFsUri30W4MCRN_wW5JEXmItwu6f_tr_mIyK483AvYjdpBSWQb7BOAuUZ/s320/IMG_6548.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The inspiration for the store name, a great story. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Best of all is the store name, Bent Oak Books, and the story behind it. The Bent Oak Lodge sign in the store used to be part of an archway you'd drive under to visit her in-laws at their home. It was here that she had many memories with them and her future husband. This was where he proposed to her and with that in mind, this sign and now this store are part of her history and journey. An excellent way to honor the past and look to the future. Congratulations Danette and Ft. Madison! Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir. </p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and The American Struggle</i>, Jon Meacham. I like this historian/author and the research he did for this book is incredible. The most recent work in the long line of Lincoln bibliography and for fans of this genre, it won't disappoint. The author is so brilliant that there are stretches that are challenging but this is still worth it. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The Cactus League,</i> Emily Nemens. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>Tailspin</i>, John Armbruster. <i>The Beatles</i>, Judy Katschke (a Little Golden Book)<br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPWwh_iDNy3ErNromiqDwg9ResmcDr4X6b8XPC6djmvMchOD2N0ks1-arve3v7xTZFHFoxc4F3XqX8jA83B0BY0EEcjW9cBuSnW__EPdVm2eIsQmxE9f5bbefmcMnxgRB9HatyiTecccYId69tfGsEdmUC7pmkV1CxPlo9aTFWVdNJ74SmI4-8JFY/s4032/IMG_6531.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPWwh_iDNy3ErNromiqDwg9ResmcDr4X6b8XPC6djmvMchOD2N0ks1-arve3v7xTZFHFoxc4F3XqX8jA83B0BY0EEcjW9cBuSnW__EPdVm2eIsQmxE9f5bbefmcMnxgRB9HatyiTecccYId69tfGsEdmUC7pmkV1CxPlo9aTFWVdNJ74SmI4-8JFY/w640-h480/IMG_6531.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful storefront in a historic building. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Nqop197SYkJwXMZ4q7o7eTEeiS14yt_tnF82QYlfjmOzNASyOXbJVxMCAzqyFghE5EMIQ4kYyGRhu8M74V_jkZM48bXzQopHxpqrwsfExvaNr35nTqG4HOnnEQGhewAPjOR1yrfYh5rFrn6RoijYIB9I7a566-okBGhJA65dbYcjK3mOhdxatWfA/s4032/IMG_6532.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Nqop197SYkJwXMZ4q7o7eTEeiS14yt_tnF82QYlfjmOzNASyOXbJVxMCAzqyFghE5EMIQ4kYyGRhu8M74V_jkZM48bXzQopHxpqrwsfExvaNr35nTqG4HOnnEQGhewAPjOR1yrfYh5rFrn6RoijYIB9I7a566-okBGhJA65dbYcjK3mOhdxatWfA/w400-h300/IMG_6532.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love stores that offer an outside seating option. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIfceundaJ-9XyveZxRkdgpMT9_a90qktWl82F3ru45Agocv0Gu-m7oOyvvhmARhsPEy-CwZeQUsWyVsaT-HDP59dlWlInoJ57J4dn3qUqBXVTJ_gvfyEpJDpIxOruCAccL8tJdKPlXzahJup6Y0Tl3Am9Htn3oKq5FmXOifl-jUIlrLSTqsaSf-z/s4032/IMG_6533.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIfceundaJ-9XyveZxRkdgpMT9_a90qktWl82F3ru45Agocv0Gu-m7oOyvvhmARhsPEy-CwZeQUsWyVsaT-HDP59dlWlInoJ57J4dn3qUqBXVTJ_gvfyEpJDpIxOruCAccL8tJdKPlXzahJup6Y0Tl3Am9Htn3oKq5FmXOifl-jUIlrLSTqsaSf-z/w480-h640/IMG_6533.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the storefront. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzqkpSbipFD_ffeXNscLvlcm5PGRBhPP55vRosoK6zQ2eJsuOEmNsTNetR88dMn3HjKtIn0pgwZtCvs2QSdAuuHiHWbFBZuhvpwrzX9xFWZmexLwJN_2PuHCSZ6SQr8cUQVQOFMlFDy61fQ32cbFjhFA_xFIkrno7T_y0EVKKqr1myEHTQyWysUwr/s4032/IMG_6534.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzqkpSbipFD_ffeXNscLvlcm5PGRBhPP55vRosoK6zQ2eJsuOEmNsTNetR88dMn3HjKtIn0pgwZtCvs2QSdAuuHiHWbFBZuhvpwrzX9xFWZmexLwJN_2PuHCSZ6SQr8cUQVQOFMlFDy61fQ32cbFjhFA_xFIkrno7T_y0EVKKqr1myEHTQyWysUwr/w480-h640/IMG_6534.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step into the street in front of the store and you'll get a great view of the Mississippi River, only a block and a half away. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLy0oNC94YR5JcQo1TMEt9JoBXvKyg03Gd6_S2H36QATyS226kbnis46f2pdSI_-6gbvRNSTR45j49pDJiBPz7Cpiq_5kLnhU7r68Q7Y267g0CLvmIxP4sJwU1JIYd1a4jnQFeGcz2ON0kGwRd9UZ4ntCcLJBHOE9irtg1EDLAkN2XUMz0MH-N8QU/s4032/IMG_6536.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLy0oNC94YR5JcQo1TMEt9JoBXvKyg03Gd6_S2H36QATyS226kbnis46f2pdSI_-6gbvRNSTR45j49pDJiBPz7Cpiq_5kLnhU7r68Q7Y267g0CLvmIxP4sJwU1JIYd1a4jnQFeGcz2ON0kGwRd9UZ4ntCcLJBHOE9irtg1EDLAkN2XUMz0MH-N8QU/w480-h640/IMG_6536.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the two spacious front display windows. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKHFvLq9ff0oMiZHVr0usDbYsIu2n3G2EaocwBjNfn5eJq9TwVzrrGZbdBaP8SDRtj-QJmlgco5rqpu55xc3jmav-n45-_KHwGCdrPNsvkIALPf0YTCOFGzKNcDHrXh2aCNCI-xaIxKNa1sDP5_tOl6ICamhgt3lSc1RzSHuVnn11GEKCbFZ9bL4w/s4032/IMG_6537.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKHFvLq9ff0oMiZHVr0usDbYsIu2n3G2EaocwBjNfn5eJq9TwVzrrGZbdBaP8SDRtj-QJmlgco5rqpu55xc3jmav-n45-_KHwGCdrPNsvkIALPf0YTCOFGzKNcDHrXh2aCNCI-xaIxKNa1sDP5_tOl6ICamhgt3lSc1RzSHuVnn11GEKCbFZ9bL4w/w640-h480/IMG_6537.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZKYk-5bwe85UCAtKoR5UVCp-Eu2Sl6cA4RiWAiPCgQlcCr3juMGjg7eyYpqAuQLLKj6n5hyQZHuhh1q1f0eG8VKFmideJqU9crhFLG23kh7_70PabNvrJ-LR1vefrCznumptpOWiElqi2ihYVq0KGVjUtoiDJQS5Th3uxQIATgqLBarhmszLtcsJ/s4032/IMG_6538.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZKYk-5bwe85UCAtKoR5UVCp-Eu2Sl6cA4RiWAiPCgQlcCr3juMGjg7eyYpqAuQLLKj6n5hyQZHuhh1q1f0eG8VKFmideJqU9crhFLG23kh7_70PabNvrJ-LR1vefrCznumptpOWiElqi2ihYVq0KGVjUtoiDJQS5Th3uxQIATgqLBarhmszLtcsJ/w480-h640/IMG_6538.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Directly to the left from the front entrance you'll see the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdj8K-LX2t_WwFjb5kbYkzf1tNniJuOz-pEtjalKyCPgt1a_jVXbeYaW6Giw-NbHlHJERxhksR3D32_QdFpcKesm03uZbQuGS5roxirCuQaFC5kvO03O6WZ9NZfPFhj5vO-DZBUhQtLbBKQXqrlBeyiYEs5c1LVVSXKaWs8puAbsZguhQGs5_L4Egj/s4032/IMG_6539.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdj8K-LX2t_WwFjb5kbYkzf1tNniJuOz-pEtjalKyCPgt1a_jVXbeYaW6Giw-NbHlHJERxhksR3D32_QdFpcKesm03uZbQuGS5roxirCuQaFC5kvO03O6WZ9NZfPFhj5vO-DZBUhQtLbBKQXqrlBeyiYEs5c1LVVSXKaWs8puAbsZguhQGs5_L4Egj/w300-h400/IMG_6539.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Recent releases displayed just inside the entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikt2ZsLYJwGxJr4tbBkMJb15HeZHv5ssvqxWHgyRXyhZdmkJfJMHHQN6BT1NQRXVLrSAGzIG1-NSWU2Hgtdrj6FbNb1fm0aWsnzpJw1E8ga11Jmp6s-3IwrEBYAE_YcYDWO3XGw7W-pyrf5FiSixAgNAq2RyMW-pKZdOTfMs0148-ebvuL5UL2GlXo/s4032/IMG_6540.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikt2ZsLYJwGxJr4tbBkMJb15HeZHv5ssvqxWHgyRXyhZdmkJfJMHHQN6BT1NQRXVLrSAGzIG1-NSWU2Hgtdrj6FbNb1fm0aWsnzpJw1E8ga11Jmp6s-3IwrEBYAE_YcYDWO3XGw7W-pyrf5FiSixAgNAq2RyMW-pKZdOTfMs0148-ebvuL5UL2GlXo/w480-h640/IMG_6540.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Head to the right after entering and enjoy this comfy seat. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggYvkA0X_jRFzCYWJgyVu4bm245kryVZsu_8nWHuekP8gbRxpatH_20mvEl0d5tI3Xy3xUz2EOTrIdudsiIAthkXOODEP2rqo6TzjwnuDoSMPDJS69RjbhaoSUZ-_22a6WTQpfcU5jw7PRrxANWf7q_VVdK-eldVK3-x-GoY6FFziVZr3Mb1FSGiM3/s4032/IMG_6541.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggYvkA0X_jRFzCYWJgyVu4bm245kryVZsu_8nWHuekP8gbRxpatH_20mvEl0d5tI3Xy3xUz2EOTrIdudsiIAthkXOODEP2rqo6TzjwnuDoSMPDJS69RjbhaoSUZ-_22a6WTQpfcU5jw7PRrxANWf7q_VVdK-eldVK3-x-GoY6FFziVZr3Mb1FSGiM3/w480-h640/IMG_6541.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If a hot beverage isn't your thing, grab a cold one to sip while you browse. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHThzfj7z21zFg2Yi2nvCb8bmII_0qiMRvkIfj-MMLOPVUt9iUZwV4t5-Rjdzc3QkplcPhwxoWzdyTx_SyOo3TITJnUrfs0cKqFsGE1KGvgPf0XU-bx7UlS8JcgMni9U4fcr5xuA2qAGbEhB3SRWeUuFDN7tqpQfJtfwM7ZbQ6IQfSz6JLYjfDd4z9/s4032/IMG_6542.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHThzfj7z21zFg2Yi2nvCb8bmII_0qiMRvkIfj-MMLOPVUt9iUZwV4t5-Rjdzc3QkplcPhwxoWzdyTx_SyOo3TITJnUrfs0cKqFsGE1KGvgPf0XU-bx7UlS8JcgMni9U4fcr5xuA2qAGbEhB3SRWeUuFDN7tqpQfJtfwM7ZbQ6IQfSz6JLYjfDd4z9/w640-h480/IMG_6542.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractive display placed just ahead of the center of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodA0bNRAtRMzSvXvVR_5_uOv3YbcWOIgIaK3twfVgh1CvgAm7_1bvevJpDb3MZnYBsGHG3GfSryoOoPWEwg28upq0ugogVxh7XgEGP16wV9a_ODil5vjufT2FUy-mgcazma5jpFCZDc8d8CgjWaR0TTr2Rfs8bVM2D2cO797M6twF7lrz_UKxR2ZF/s4032/IMG_6543.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodA0bNRAtRMzSvXvVR_5_uOv3YbcWOIgIaK3twfVgh1CvgAm7_1bvevJpDb3MZnYBsGHG3GfSryoOoPWEwg28upq0ugogVxh7XgEGP16wV9a_ODil5vjufT2FUy-mgcazma5jpFCZDc8d8CgjWaR0TTr2Rfs8bVM2D2cO797M6twF7lrz_UKxR2ZF/w300-h400/IMG_6543.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the sidelines available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4rh6DIu7wsOB7bh7CVFP3H3vdceDttjh9QUJGFUytLZcJxUXM9AzTB03fPQcFL_MR2D9A6wg6h2w8tnBa-CxYKQUTil7izT801NN2y6qq_AhlRyGSW9grI8jhdff4IdoM8aZFz6U0pnDl6ZvVMY6vWMf0GCEnD4zlZDwV2zpgLLlzcPbBIFp878Jt/s4032/IMG_6544.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4rh6DIu7wsOB7bh7CVFP3H3vdceDttjh9QUJGFUytLZcJxUXM9AzTB03fPQcFL_MR2D9A6wg6h2w8tnBa-CxYKQUTil7izT801NN2y6qq_AhlRyGSW9grI8jhdff4IdoM8aZFz6U0pnDl6ZvVMY6vWMf0GCEnD4zlZDwV2zpgLLlzcPbBIFp878Jt/w640-h480/IMG_6544.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bent Oak offers vintage and collectible editions. These are just a few. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIEKCpv8TeGdhJAjl2UZl7jgEO5uV55JISr-ixVBU1ilJ68V1gV9B_WQ3CPNO8tQB52LVdhNTHBS7XbMEV68i1BxpI16dzcEqhWLDlh6BTN4bz7OZQr5HPJuI-5SS515ecTBZAWmOfKFyaWdGgkED6H1qgBQVNry_4Tezj5dvZSRpYyQPbE-nsfRy/s4032/IMG_6546.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIEKCpv8TeGdhJAjl2UZl7jgEO5uV55JISr-ixVBU1ilJ68V1gV9B_WQ3CPNO8tQB52LVdhNTHBS7XbMEV68i1BxpI16dzcEqhWLDlh6BTN4bz7OZQr5HPJuI-5SS515ecTBZAWmOfKFyaWdGgkED6H1qgBQVNry_4Tezj5dvZSRpYyQPbE-nsfRy/w480-h640/IMG_6546.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of great gift ideas. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTrJirHC4NVOOp0YRYASvgzRIrZN6amHw4On2XKxkjjrG-Lit62VatFTMZ_vOK4mi2ts6U8vyhjTkPlIuJ6d7lJwz1rrmhVq2RH2wrAauWRbjdWBpaMGU8N-mXyIuDxhBp0ye_Tb_PRKuxYYb3XXiRdcTNl-SxRjj1m8G1gNRlCjmsxtwcWqN3Ti6/s4032/IMG_6547.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTrJirHC4NVOOp0YRYASvgzRIrZN6amHw4On2XKxkjjrG-Lit62VatFTMZ_vOK4mi2ts6U8vyhjTkPlIuJ6d7lJwz1rrmhVq2RH2wrAauWRbjdWBpaMGU8N-mXyIuDxhBp0ye_Tb_PRKuxYYb3XXiRdcTNl-SxRjj1m8G1gNRlCjmsxtwcWqN3Ti6/s320/IMG_6547.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the greeting cards offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8fFJcG0S1HYzPrB5d1Up-W-34AwP5-XJI01BSF9WBV2nZwSfonQ5S4vK7cH8iiQ-cVi8jmyoxPYt9_g4-cznwdnimNcEzlXXcySdCSKvPI5Wt0_SG6CBHq95h6tkALLeKycTHfj39y86AE0Emx144rYRMp-sr0NDfRK4sWzTWsbXHAW5MIRRDYNl/s4032/IMG_6549.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8fFJcG0S1HYzPrB5d1Up-W-34AwP5-XJI01BSF9WBV2nZwSfonQ5S4vK7cH8iiQ-cVi8jmyoxPYt9_g4-cznwdnimNcEzlXXcySdCSKvPI5Wt0_SG6CBHq95h6tkALLeKycTHfj39y86AE0Emx144rYRMp-sr0NDfRK4sWzTWsbXHAW5MIRRDYNl/w480-h640/IMG_6549.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I call this the Taylor Swift shrine. If you're a Swiftie in the Ft. Madison area this is a must see. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwoGbBvFRPgbpRLZIPWMLgUquzh_hmbx_J5K0mmkpvuo_XZKgNduzmzbB0uUqFHz7sLhWKo3STJwKD4XvGYspR8JdHg_89TrP5gHZeqV1bBG2vJw6SQ6a1fvMM1ooCnN7U5iZ_kebzveixCgSRC7D5lgbMPYsGgqHekR5OAXXiCe7wk_G_0lGLByR/s4032/IMG_6550.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwoGbBvFRPgbpRLZIPWMLgUquzh_hmbx_J5K0mmkpvuo_XZKgNduzmzbB0uUqFHz7sLhWKo3STJwKD4XvGYspR8JdHg_89TrP5gHZeqV1bBG2vJw6SQ6a1fvMM1ooCnN7U5iZ_kebzveixCgSRC7D5lgbMPYsGgqHekR5OAXXiCe7wk_G_0lGLByR/w300-h400/IMG_6550.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bath bombs have sold well. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYxILONtA0ZGWSemCJQ15FwJ7l0SmIXf_61XRVLMzbnLNOJirKdnToOvTZ0YX1PGP5uA1QQrs2GLsyS3l0K3TcPnX0JTOv5y6y8WT3AwgLlE4ElGcbW9HH160EgBkwIYgFhfLfiQ2Wi1taZj7HFJVP2mAZF2x0ptHviJdq1tiPOJ0L6-1Of1uNpJE/s4032/IMG_6551.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYxILONtA0ZGWSemCJQ15FwJ7l0SmIXf_61XRVLMzbnLNOJirKdnToOvTZ0YX1PGP5uA1QQrs2GLsyS3l0K3TcPnX0JTOv5y6y8WT3AwgLlE4ElGcbW9HH160EgBkwIYgFhfLfiQ2Wi1taZj7HFJVP2mAZF2x0ptHviJdq1tiPOJ0L6-1Of1uNpJE/w400-h300/IMG_6551.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoy a hot beverage while you browse. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxeYmUakg5-vuZOD__DijDm9Njmn7_iKC3nYKKKrNwnmV_VnG_tp7awoqKjpL7F4NSUZXnMgIR3lpVIP64uEXGKrO-aRvZDAKGdNEW-0csONgn7f6i5ahCJfHoXZkt8ZJF38eVOMovjFdF1FTqQK_eLBLBmf921DQGSQja6CJ6psoLF_8bjzsungl/s4032/IMG_6552.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxeYmUakg5-vuZOD__DijDm9Njmn7_iKC3nYKKKrNwnmV_VnG_tp7awoqKjpL7F4NSUZXnMgIR3lpVIP64uEXGKrO-aRvZDAKGdNEW-0csONgn7f6i5ahCJfHoXZkt8ZJF38eVOMovjFdF1FTqQK_eLBLBmf921DQGSQja6CJ6psoLF_8bjzsungl/s320/IMG_6552.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cat people and dog people are covered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmv3He8BoHAneMeiPCRgDPSrlR_WGb0kNnIiZLTY_0Rixo22W4cscqZffheIVQf1-L3gSDW3CgM-ULR2ZpX1fRf6ZfJwIqGebsOSjB4nIvmoN5wMnz4jKb6CGQCGyzRjIGg2Z60InAAcTYrNfXKmORMjaHC2flwa1-O6c67o4FQEAonQFX-1pMZxTB/s4032/IMG_6553.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmv3He8BoHAneMeiPCRgDPSrlR_WGb0kNnIiZLTY_0Rixo22W4cscqZffheIVQf1-L3gSDW3CgM-ULR2ZpX1fRf6ZfJwIqGebsOSjB4nIvmoN5wMnz4jKb6CGQCGyzRjIGg2Z60InAAcTYrNfXKmORMjaHC2flwa1-O6c67o4FQEAonQFX-1pMZxTB/w640-h480/IMG_6553.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this living room area in the center of the store. Book clubs should ask about meeting here. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMxZTmGGTfmPzZfbFsi7QhEw105HmMnuvAjUsL7NdwswYO2gQ6A0Yzz14dQFEA9zufsEyw4op_CGAGNydE950TsrfNE8fkJwrI7uDyHZVVpnxBOFTsdbdMih14jzhFbnL66zzIG7gNnqRztOhsgA-XxNbfwH0W5AqlFy4P54w1chHBOjvlMIWE5ap/s4032/IMG_6554.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMxZTmGGTfmPzZfbFsi7QhEw105HmMnuvAjUsL7NdwswYO2gQ6A0Yzz14dQFEA9zufsEyw4op_CGAGNydE950TsrfNE8fkJwrI7uDyHZVVpnxBOFTsdbdMih14jzhFbnL66zzIG7gNnqRztOhsgA-XxNbfwH0W5AqlFy4P54w1chHBOjvlMIWE5ap/w400-h300/IMG_6554.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A game of chess in between browsing. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrHzdfJb68wSr2XoEsUkR-7xhV5xLmYPJKn8ZOTaGRZAOFllGuorfdWgUd-8cJJU-n4WhXRFjHnX7rqHGBwoexfnMSW_5Wx8-WTfVM9Ro7F5kAqu7BoD0nDBqjGIpeAFX63oz1LBdnkNyql0eizdz9hXwLjpBEtMwc61VKskPZEWXFMGIwZl4aXPE/s4032/IMG_6555.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrHzdfJb68wSr2XoEsUkR-7xhV5xLmYPJKn8ZOTaGRZAOFllGuorfdWgUd-8cJJU-n4WhXRFjHnX7rqHGBwoexfnMSW_5Wx8-WTfVM9Ro7F5kAqu7BoD0nDBqjGIpeAFX63oz1LBdnkNyql0eizdz9hXwLjpBEtMwc61VKskPZEWXFMGIwZl4aXPE/w640-h480/IMG_6555.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another overview of the living room area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlesCwpE4hq1hAAaMG0Ds0mRuKxek_ehoRK9Hs-s8sZX0PxgZ_9TnjVa0Phx7tgSGh13h9W4x1r6PeWqJ0tBPTJsFFyTaYbzgH8cS9Woq8bh1e_EG2zXmxmfGHC702iPIIE9LUdRSEq9NVPlvK07IOGWdbIvRc9wUQeWuqPj90oEpmkvaQFDxg0dt0/s4032/IMG_6556.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlesCwpE4hq1hAAaMG0Ds0mRuKxek_ehoRK9Hs-s8sZX0PxgZ_9TnjVa0Phx7tgSGh13h9W4x1r6PeWqJ0tBPTJsFFyTaYbzgH8cS9Woq8bh1e_EG2zXmxmfGHC702iPIIE9LUdRSEq9NVPlvK07IOGWdbIvRc9wUQeWuqPj90oEpmkvaQFDxg0dt0/w480-h640/IMG_6556.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Head to the left side of the store and start your browsing. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWahHJqwGCzkAskfjTR74dE3H25vUB-Zqr6mcUYy40eZvYDo45aZNQyqM33Ugr448cO0bIjVBfWR2JRiBfdMLUKFQnM16BnOKmddZyGgZvd9mtowr6tUWHQOaiYM4tReySqg-olDQId4ae-dMrEThVhz0z39VfGqrmuHL6IWsNhT7UA7VN1E-UyFZ/s4032/IMG_6558.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWahHJqwGCzkAskfjTR74dE3H25vUB-Zqr6mcUYy40eZvYDo45aZNQyqM33Ugr448cO0bIjVBfWR2JRiBfdMLUKFQnM16BnOKmddZyGgZvd9mtowr6tUWHQOaiYM4tReySqg-olDQId4ae-dMrEThVhz0z39VfGqrmuHL6IWsNhT7UA7VN1E-UyFZ/w480-h640/IMG_6558.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very cool browser-friendly display. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcv4P7vyB-5ed8poqC-l52TWQKizFVQeELUWE2MAXV599rWj9_l9IuRE0vRuYIWPxeJsJxHvkiU5EPnddWYXfK4UVjScbj_i__s_AnRNEUmf1Cm74SSNxYI7k6jvU_f4uT085OjVwcv1luvOpBJfT24Wb8l4sqRENB3nj4szLdm-9CIHuKqAGrDri/s4032/IMG_6559.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcv4P7vyB-5ed8poqC-l52TWQKizFVQeELUWE2MAXV599rWj9_l9IuRE0vRuYIWPxeJsJxHvkiU5EPnddWYXfK4UVjScbj_i__s_AnRNEUmf1Cm74SSNxYI7k6jvU_f4uT085OjVwcv1luvOpBJfT24Wb8l4sqRENB3nj4szLdm-9CIHuKqAGrDri/w480-h640/IMG_6559.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you're looking for a bargain, head to this display in the back of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVW9VU4tSnXW0MAdWHKdaHhYNQq79i6qkyiILrLcsqBR6EEVjI0kVF9ZHt2wAeIcEGxK8h-xipvoaT5mpYhHUpY_3FZ8p9kUEcDZWgNjukX-X3Y2AzWStwKRaF0zLZJTcJkvWyybPyy1DK1YT8IxZXWfApT0pWGFpsHK2kvykNKLgMUdOeJUXgcTP3/s4032/IMG_6560.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVW9VU4tSnXW0MAdWHKdaHhYNQq79i6qkyiILrLcsqBR6EEVjI0kVF9ZHt2wAeIcEGxK8h-xipvoaT5mpYhHUpY_3FZ8p9kUEcDZWgNjukX-X3Y2AzWStwKRaF0zLZJTcJkvWyybPyy1DK1YT8IxZXWfApT0pWGFpsHK2kvykNKLgMUdOeJUXgcTP3/w640-h480/IMG_6560.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the store looking from the back toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHonFaRfDd0gJcA1A_JCXJhyphenhyphen33laxx3bC8Qqp7wcho_QTK8cn7RT2d63c-FT3hcLDMmD3Cgz1L7u_pFM145Js3aq_e_QdkdGL42jMfaldNWSdInPoxTbvrXkhvRnQNR7Wp4FeHHaODNXB4eGHFtsxg3zB8KWv6499rP4JvFPPbpiNW3MUGd3WEqhV/s4032/IMG_6561.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHonFaRfDd0gJcA1A_JCXJhyphenhyphen33laxx3bC8Qqp7wcho_QTK8cn7RT2d63c-FT3hcLDMmD3Cgz1L7u_pFM145Js3aq_e_QdkdGL42jMfaldNWSdInPoxTbvrXkhvRnQNR7Wp4FeHHaODNXB4eGHFtsxg3zB8KWv6499rP4JvFPPbpiNW3MUGd3WEqhV/w480-h640/IMG_6561.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Head to the back and curl around to the right into this small room for additional used books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXi0DYchMQvpBIPEt9DYmoyf-oYQcETCTFVBd_YMfRROvu5OY5WzUEcBp0cHMyYyS1OmImWgQUZjLHNfu34MPlAgf_LJxrgdNYtbVdvu_qXtgqegAWVYfcWmyDUs7lLcIQp7zXP3lnaMObY0x8bH2-BqcQQNjCa6bXyXWX_SrrDN7syEU4dUvPZOD/s4032/IMG_6562.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXi0DYchMQvpBIPEt9DYmoyf-oYQcETCTFVBd_YMfRROvu5OY5WzUEcBp0cHMyYyS1OmImWgQUZjLHNfu34MPlAgf_LJxrgdNYtbVdvu_qXtgqegAWVYfcWmyDUs7lLcIQp7zXP3lnaMObY0x8bH2-BqcQQNjCa6bXyXWX_SrrDN7syEU4dUvPZOD/w400-h300/IMG_6562.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you're a Sarah Maas fan, Bent Oak has you covered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RNv39uOvy0mCaMlGLBiB4_WJxUuzzwDhsIbsrdq1LeOKa3FycCDfuA8ykaYOuIhTtTBpEQoRn8OhCshYYvmLsFLpxjZ6Ipkf21Gs5RyIHZ1BsWCPCgy8-a0K6m_cNXK-nzpZi-JACPsFFOAex8D1eMrqlueNwDfc0kN0frv2CY6vqSrUjUqaXFsB/s4032/IMG_6563.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RNv39uOvy0mCaMlGLBiB4_WJxUuzzwDhsIbsrdq1LeOKa3FycCDfuA8ykaYOuIhTtTBpEQoRn8OhCshYYvmLsFLpxjZ6Ipkf21Gs5RyIHZ1BsWCPCgy8-a0K6m_cNXK-nzpZi-JACPsFFOAex8D1eMrqlueNwDfc0kN0frv2CY6vqSrUjUqaXFsB/w640-h480/IMG_6563.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are the perfect cushions for the kids who come to story time. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKD1ml4fA_X8z_Tqo4p8RoES1Xa25_CSD3MzZDqt18leQTuttc250MFr1AaHa3TzmGmMXTcgoSegqf_RPIU05xYYasCt2iZOphUWE-NTpTZQg44EuW7iR8DwlYmM4KNtBs_Hmw64iSt1NZBmPOHLEgRlt_QO76diFATC1tSQ4k9rI1AhCu-sTp-Man/s4032/IMG_6564.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKD1ml4fA_X8z_Tqo4p8RoES1Xa25_CSD3MzZDqt18leQTuttc250MFr1AaHa3TzmGmMXTcgoSegqf_RPIU05xYYasCt2iZOphUWE-NTpTZQg44EuW7iR8DwlYmM4KNtBs_Hmw64iSt1NZBmPOHLEgRlt_QO76diFATC1tSQ4k9rI1AhCu-sTp-Man/w300-h400/IMG_6564.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are even bargains in the children's books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEY1hZ8sRXkSVKFUbwuAVG8fqbgxFwcpom7kxwtpPt_7PmVSdiZs798hZOXOIXRxvQE7V8cxkx85zCKTxqnXHIkR2OQZO7l97iNtHmYRWxN1o7wjeDZg6F_mwROLov0oRHimk4xrNjOFVdWxcxaLW0MJ3La3YaJRUGtExhJ2cFadJo5QmR-W6l4GBR/s4032/IMG_6567.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEY1hZ8sRXkSVKFUbwuAVG8fqbgxFwcpom7kxwtpPt_7PmVSdiZs798hZOXOIXRxvQE7V8cxkx85zCKTxqnXHIkR2OQZO7l97iNtHmYRWxN1o7wjeDZg6F_mwROLov0oRHimk4xrNjOFVdWxcxaLW0MJ3La3YaJRUGtExhJ2cFadJo5QmR-W6l4GBR/w640-h480/IMG_6567.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Danette, the fine owner at Bent Oak Books. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-4741575736303747432024-02-26T15:28:00.000-05:002024-02-26T15:28:59.847-05:00Bound To Happen - Stevens Point, WI<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUeZG6TlI1on59gG86hLU7dib9n7j_gvfejbkgFmcD-zXw1DhPzYv5hEooDIpS-muZ1igVAGKrZL2gyGGMMUc69jSgJSn3MCugf3hsE1FWM_KwgM4uoVt7-8PSwIqaM3YGaKvMgWDdvE0kQTu3obWlq9sfiAacvtgy2-L2Wno2Uh2J9ROL4WiCZ0s6/s4032/IMG_6493.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUeZG6TlI1on59gG86hLU7dib9n7j_gvfejbkgFmcD-zXw1DhPzYv5hEooDIpS-muZ1igVAGKrZL2gyGGMMUc69jSgJSn3MCugf3hsE1FWM_KwgM4uoVt7-8PSwIqaM3YGaKvMgWDdvE0kQTu3obWlq9sfiAacvtgy2-L2Wno2Uh2J9ROL4WiCZ0s6/w400-h300/IMG_6493.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bound To Happen, Stevens Point, WI<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on X) <br /></p><p>It was bound to happen (sorry, I couldn’t resist) that sooner or later I would stumble into Bound To Happen. I’ve been following them for 2+ years ever since they opened and because of this I KNEW I wouldn’t be disappointed. But what I didn’t know was how much fun it would be to meet co-owner Lin C. and bookseller Taylor L. Bound To Happen regulars know what I’m talking about and the experience of browsing and chatting here is so much better than getting that book from the online discount site!</p><p>Since the store’s opening it has come a long way. Instead of sharing a business space on one-level with only new books, it now has two levels of new and used books with all the new books on the main floor and all the used books in the lower basement level. Used books are accepted as donations only and the proceeds of their sales go to benefit the local schools. If you can’t visit in person go to the store’s website and make your online purchase there, a great way to support this indie. However, visiting in-person allows you to enjoy their perfect location in the heart of downtown Stevens Point. The sidelines are varied and numerous including greeting cards, locally and uniquely created mugs, bookstore candles, stationery supplies, and of course stickers to name only a few.</p><p>Bound To Happen offers occasional events and one of their most successful ones is the Boozy Book Fair, held a few times a year. They meet at a local brewery/bar, provide a sampling of books for purchase, and drink beer. I know there are some indies that do something similar but this seems like a super idea. Lin told me that the last time they did this it was so well-attended that they didn’t have enough seats. </p><p>Lin co-owns the bookstore along with Nicole and Rachel. Thankfully, I was able to meet Lin who just returned from this year’s Winter Institute held in Cincinnati. If you’re an owner or bookseller and have never been to Winter Institute, talk to Lin for a full endorsement for all the ideas you’ll bring back to your store. For the regulars and newbies who visit Bound To Happen, you’ll be the lucky ones to enjoy the years ahead at this wonderful independent bookstore. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir. </p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i> Lean On Pete</i>, Willy Vlautin. A 15-year old kid should never have to go through what Charley Thompson is enduring. Living on the edge with no mother, an often absent father, little to eat, no money, and finally homelessness leading to a search for a remote relative to help him. His survival includes removing a horse from an abusive situation and caring for him throughout. Incredible story that is on the sad side but extremely readable from an author that I thoroughly enjoy. Recommended. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING:<i> And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and The American Struggle</i>, Jon Meacham. </p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i> And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and The American Struggle</i>, Jon Meacham. </p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6as1r0ftjJ3P7LAeGq47O5ETEl1SYMKgp4F38rVb9nRTdDFYQtlkLY1I8nO-X2C20TLmHCG9_PTng6LpJempip7cv_fvUClkxL8GIBsi9tokvI1oeP9opwlUHKNxK97KHBtNGzI7nlBFl1QS1g4KsPF9slYVJL7nml0nbvRbLqhU4lFXtU2gPp-4I/s4032/IMG_6494.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6as1r0ftjJ3P7LAeGq47O5ETEl1SYMKgp4F38rVb9nRTdDFYQtlkLY1I8nO-X2C20TLmHCG9_PTng6LpJempip7cv_fvUClkxL8GIBsi9tokvI1oeP9opwlUHKNxK97KHBtNGzI7nlBFl1QS1g4KsPF9slYVJL7nml0nbvRbLqhU4lFXtU2gPp-4I/s320/IMG_6494.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love sidewalk signs like this. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1WM9UdhaI3Rpbq4G2arytCcgkxNeAM9bGiQKxFytF7c2D33GVOxQyNzG2ROUv7Ur2yGp1qwnoSZjaCfyaIvz_07lVvt-PTgZfE5Tt8A3nn01qJRufpGBhnOCVVA1txwOXbqWjmwysuKh9dj9W3iX25bL9x7WR9GX8AbTotPqNBrY6BO-ZthZXZRpW/s4032/IMG_6495.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1WM9UdhaI3Rpbq4G2arytCcgkxNeAM9bGiQKxFytF7c2D33GVOxQyNzG2ROUv7Ur2yGp1qwnoSZjaCfyaIvz_07lVvt-PTgZfE5Tt8A3nn01qJRufpGBhnOCVVA1txwOXbqWjmwysuKh9dj9W3iX25bL9x7WR9GX8AbTotPqNBrY6BO-ZthZXZRpW/w640-h480/IMG_6495.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bound To Happen has large window displays and this is just one of them. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY0ZGQliMxYs4G76gQqcttFHEyVk3qRC0BsAU5NlW-OTtt-ZIMApohlwVN3ITZfyTJm1jA3NktCcxd1crErhUpa51raphPde4Bpj-Freic0VI7TNuT-p3TKvygxw8peAdWZfqJL9h9wibRD4Ow-mRlJIhDYpPDpCoU923yDm43psYdeEjWYAffxmH/s4032/IMG_6496.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY0ZGQliMxYs4G76gQqcttFHEyVk3qRC0BsAU5NlW-OTtt-ZIMApohlwVN3ITZfyTJm1jA3NktCcxd1crErhUpa51raphPde4Bpj-Freic0VI7TNuT-p3TKvygxw8peAdWZfqJL9h9wibRD4Ow-mRlJIhDYpPDpCoU923yDm43psYdeEjWYAffxmH/w640-h480/IMG_6496.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLw1REYTRLDziGAy2pL7vzdkYLZtV1I54EY9ch8H3fBqTQnfJKtm3esokIGHeuPx63n3l8jAEwO-fddsP_ZkUHziEVv25o_AHEThTrbe01rMVTg5GTNAJbp1DOn1yIUlpNwVFTPNJtPcKGkBy-FB5XVlQTnFAI_V2TpoH41RwwjVOHMmMudAfiukVy/s4032/IMG_6497.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLw1REYTRLDziGAy2pL7vzdkYLZtV1I54EY9ch8H3fBqTQnfJKtm3esokIGHeuPx63n3l8jAEwO-fddsP_ZkUHziEVv25o_AHEThTrbe01rMVTg5GTNAJbp1DOn1yIUlpNwVFTPNJtPcKGkBy-FB5XVlQTnFAI_V2TpoH41RwwjVOHMmMudAfiukVy/w640-h480/IMG_6497.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking to the right from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRZ8_xwawP8Liq11yGsIwrFz07ZRkPXv80R24-oIRvily4561wGqBZmfLaG1i66cE0XdsRbpNSHppBR_sdbG-H3KjgIpCz6Pg6rPBx3iZ0HD95vimMgML4Jk8oUC4QiMOxRnEcE3mnP6mw66aQbsKLMzN73IK8nrAgiVV1ricLL8G72mR3a_bPeMQ/s4032/IMG_6498.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRZ8_xwawP8Liq11yGsIwrFz07ZRkPXv80R24-oIRvily4561wGqBZmfLaG1i66cE0XdsRbpNSHppBR_sdbG-H3KjgIpCz6Pg6rPBx3iZ0HD95vimMgML4Jk8oUC4QiMOxRnEcE3mnP6mw66aQbsKLMzN73IK8nrAgiVV1ricLL8G72mR3a_bPeMQ/w400-h300/IMG_6498.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the staff picks to the left after entering the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8lVyX6sKPiFRueWpfWT9yPNkcus7RbRFfdeN9wYIKMwt7dyf6RtAHrILQmYsBbkQBo4ZZA2n6PkdjdkYbarYkd7EJCz4ygsvX9_ejTGQL-gfrU1VyKsuOiI8JUR6eXiFPmQVsrxq72iwM0Tp6j2lSWesqKsEEfUleDuypqiDV_3ouS2cvX9G7-1Y0/s4032/IMG_6500.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8lVyX6sKPiFRueWpfWT9yPNkcus7RbRFfdeN9wYIKMwt7dyf6RtAHrILQmYsBbkQBo4ZZA2n6PkdjdkYbarYkd7EJCz4ygsvX9_ejTGQL-gfrU1VyKsuOiI8JUR6eXiFPmQVsrxq72iwM0Tp6j2lSWesqKsEEfUleDuypqiDV_3ouS2cvX9G7-1Y0/w640-h480/IMG_6500.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stickers are hot almost everywhere I visit and you'll find a wide variety at the checkout counter. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZAltBM1ki3mzef_BjwIwpYEuNRNSxLYnEwbuQ98ATck4VbVp-dsncax4q_YC9Jzyc3bFnsy8xV5RKwT3wMLnIjoLsTiLDrMGqmriYSSLHm3MK8QfNJijKtDhiyO_2vG_3evNaB0zaXLQNfssaD12Kl78NMV16LgnKg5kpX8M4NljMA6G-wGVLgcQj/s4032/IMG_6501.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZAltBM1ki3mzef_BjwIwpYEuNRNSxLYnEwbuQ98ATck4VbVp-dsncax4q_YC9Jzyc3bFnsy8xV5RKwT3wMLnIjoLsTiLDrMGqmriYSSLHm3MK8QfNJijKtDhiyO_2vG_3evNaB0zaXLQNfssaD12Kl78NMV16LgnKg5kpX8M4NljMA6G-wGVLgcQj/w480-h640/IMG_6501.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the sidelines including mugs and candles to name just a few. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevgojc8MrTGNvf2eFKylTmKXDotaaRtzDtHZXv4R8BgK0O10KqGEEUD1dFlMELWKHk13fQxDNq3kpdwsw8WD8bANyQXAh2RUkLd70veivQKozOSbBuyGEFnZ3axId5a9Lv4lulwHBjv0HKbTVJaxC_F73s3YLrfQmQ0Ikme16yJZNyurpwllXVbbf/s4032/IMG_6502.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevgojc8MrTGNvf2eFKylTmKXDotaaRtzDtHZXv4R8BgK0O10KqGEEUD1dFlMELWKHk13fQxDNq3kpdwsw8WD8bANyQXAh2RUkLd70veivQKozOSbBuyGEFnZ3axId5a9Lv4lulwHBjv0HKbTVJaxC_F73s3YLrfQmQ0Ikme16yJZNyurpwllXVbbf/w640-h480/IMG_6502.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These mugs really caught my eye. Not only unique but created locally. If you see it in a bookstore and you like it, GET IT! It will be difficult to find it anywhere else. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILyTd7yNJ5Y9fcqabyXDCkDCa4bOyEs1gP4CEz12bCKLwYNC-g4zLGgdnCbbrGEzoV1I_-Fg9n8OWDDxsIup1peqxMfYCA-rTJ_PsxnWdU7BdsN7I6sfYLrEpxLkMnffG8QIfX32nzh_e-iWqBNsjQ6HJ80hSojKcZpcX7GEM67myCp_0E0WGyzYG/s4032/IMG_6503.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILyTd7yNJ5Y9fcqabyXDCkDCa4bOyEs1gP4CEz12bCKLwYNC-g4zLGgdnCbbrGEzoV1I_-Fg9n8OWDDxsIup1peqxMfYCA-rTJ_PsxnWdU7BdsN7I6sfYLrEpxLkMnffG8QIfX32nzh_e-iWqBNsjQ6HJ80hSojKcZpcX7GEM67myCp_0E0WGyzYG/s320/IMG_6503.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not familiar. Anybody tried this yet?<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSIz_5u4lIHkOkFZS7lVHjmmw0aB5jfFHwrz_ItoJ6GUFLsYNfqo3EqHN6VD6J6fiNl9t5Xjpm-1ZAWI-_yKFOyG_c5NB7rNqP-dxmaPUKgF6Is5Fj5InqL38zfeb0nbromYySx9nXCfNtJoQn2Zm9QNUkpMfOsmT9AYK2PTazd9X-1vsi18kdD3V/s4032/IMG_6504.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSIz_5u4lIHkOkFZS7lVHjmmw0aB5jfFHwrz_ItoJ6GUFLsYNfqo3EqHN6VD6J6fiNl9t5Xjpm-1ZAWI-_yKFOyG_c5NB7rNqP-dxmaPUKgF6Is5Fj5InqL38zfeb0nbromYySx9nXCfNtJoQn2Zm9QNUkpMfOsmT9AYK2PTazd9X-1vsi18kdD3V/w400-h300/IMG_6504.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the greeting cards available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBURWoQznDtNebcQCKPUDTnwBuBr6LVE96dOaXk2PmKU6ZQX9tNdBdGANsP1bNiEkwCkIPXuHWa_hcR-ZYfSgDdDvashjsuJBqez9d6PuKC63zyAVopyf2_juwh4vZQxG2IkZsnWARx9N5QkCC3TGV87gh81qu3AoXYb93oS4KNvZrmtT8t6I5PaWX/s4032/IMG_6505.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBURWoQznDtNebcQCKPUDTnwBuBr6LVE96dOaXk2PmKU6ZQX9tNdBdGANsP1bNiEkwCkIPXuHWa_hcR-ZYfSgDdDvashjsuJBqez9d6PuKC63zyAVopyf2_juwh4vZQxG2IkZsnWARx9N5QkCC3TGV87gh81qu3AoXYb93oS4KNvZrmtT8t6I5PaWX/w640-h480/IMG_6505.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sale cart near the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAiK2VPLNjAClG19EidFDNJBwbfULluWkGOnR2GF3UJIAh2XwWHSfwDxhEbchcqgOtQZVKOh-e-vdhGQtPtQm9rlg3O6aqMii9UZjsdT3DTG58GFFniyuNFiTGnNJJaWnLxJfiJQ4TraAGI3hLWc856U7Po0Be8XechwiTy-PVexvR0WetWaIT6gF/s4032/IMG_6506.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAiK2VPLNjAClG19EidFDNJBwbfULluWkGOnR2GF3UJIAh2XwWHSfwDxhEbchcqgOtQZVKOh-e-vdhGQtPtQm9rlg3O6aqMii9UZjsdT3DTG58GFFniyuNFiTGnNJJaWnLxJfiJQ4TraAGI3hLWc856U7Po0Be8XechwiTy-PVexvR0WetWaIT6gF/w640-h480/IMG_6506.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Head over to the left side of the store for these genres. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsZ_GhuR00lDZCcoeIEYxjb3xmRBn09SFDjVqA76luiJlW9sRXq4rP7eZVPe1ys_rBQ6wwCizeC8PK-4Zac0old_v_wty3F0FSImFkExnb2a7LIPoVeBiKj0Tx9hdqvS9Jg16N6VlNqJLXM8W9Mrlc7N3RLGAihFgHTVBi6jeR6KxG-SPOMl_Hr3Y/s4032/IMG_6507.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsZ_GhuR00lDZCcoeIEYxjb3xmRBn09SFDjVqA76luiJlW9sRXq4rP7eZVPe1ys_rBQ6wwCizeC8PK-4Zac0old_v_wty3F0FSImFkExnb2a7LIPoVeBiKj0Tx9hdqvS9Jg16N6VlNqJLXM8W9Mrlc7N3RLGAihFgHTVBi6jeR6KxG-SPOMl_Hr3Y/w400-h300/IMG_6507.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the many book nooks in the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoX74uYRG-4osbLL1-bS_stKe0KalFnepXMNtQmC6juwNnMIjek6AhhJr8t5dAnG2Gs28kg_OSWb1nrKCYUDrsQpjPYiai_Y2fEndgBzet59VcdmEr3DjrtO-xkywtGGDWJQqMw_k3VMn_xYkd9KLXWpAJXQrgdu6Dr8RZ49o9LnYHjQ0fKSALSraR/s4032/IMG_6508.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoX74uYRG-4osbLL1-bS_stKe0KalFnepXMNtQmC6juwNnMIjek6AhhJr8t5dAnG2Gs28kg_OSWb1nrKCYUDrsQpjPYiai_Y2fEndgBzet59VcdmEr3DjrtO-xkywtGGDWJQqMw_k3VMn_xYkd9KLXWpAJXQrgdu6Dr8RZ49o9LnYHjQ0fKSALSraR/w480-h640/IMG_6508.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've enjoyed discovering many good Wisconsin authors on my journey. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOminZdk7Cdqjz5ZMKu4MVoAThuBEeQPe5DGtRCTaQ9GIbfzWMkk45TwwuXr-_oTPb1qYcH_c5FPBsEt0oSbxDDiGvnNWibrmH-PQzzwpHD9zMARG1VUS4F9XOrXZO0rSKiUHLZfSiH4kXmBaEbNIEz9sPftrEVT2mfwOsxEVt5YgoxJvgAYVmEtT/s4032/IMG_6509.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOminZdk7Cdqjz5ZMKu4MVoAThuBEeQPe5DGtRCTaQ9GIbfzWMkk45TwwuXr-_oTPb1qYcH_c5FPBsEt0oSbxDDiGvnNWibrmH-PQzzwpHD9zMARG1VUS4F9XOrXZO0rSKiUHLZfSiH4kXmBaEbNIEz9sPftrEVT2mfwOsxEVt5YgoxJvgAYVmEtT/w480-h640/IMG_6509.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Timely and relevant display. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uxT9ROMRhi4hyphenhyphenYe_S__fw2-Ed9vZSFHMtwum-HHGciCQ6xlWxpjP3-pqsfFzKxhv7WUizexl32KZVQRCt-OQcsJQXli_cK5l7aS4ZKDb7csVxpOuMK2B_XYE3OwsYE-dWLQTyRC4r-sg66EJrbF5a6OtNiZuKMsSZ8TBqZfdqP4GqrtNSsZqE49E/s4032/IMG_6510.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uxT9ROMRhi4hyphenhyphenYe_S__fw2-Ed9vZSFHMtwum-HHGciCQ6xlWxpjP3-pqsfFzKxhv7WUizexl32KZVQRCt-OQcsJQXli_cK5l7aS4ZKDb7csVxpOuMK2B_XYE3OwsYE-dWLQTyRC4r-sg66EJrbF5a6OtNiZuKMsSZ8TBqZfdqP4GqrtNSsZqE49E/w400-h300/IMG_6510.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great place to get comfy with a book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90och94yOmjimPe9TdBkzgf83GYl0VSHhfwsWAuYRDX0p896k_VOTshT3eXU1dkrPy8Rtn5R5RZjkNAF8cVRFaQMTgHYWfhVO3IlK7uJqQqYVfmnlwcpgCqyECxfyOt_FfsilKUxpxUi8UpTpZoTkbmKORoxfMz6ofupu42wZWABzyCALTdjAECO_/s4032/IMG_6511.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90och94yOmjimPe9TdBkzgf83GYl0VSHhfwsWAuYRDX0p896k_VOTshT3eXU1dkrPy8Rtn5R5RZjkNAF8cVRFaQMTgHYWfhVO3IlK7uJqQqYVfmnlwcpgCqyECxfyOt_FfsilKUxpxUi8UpTpZoTkbmKORoxfMz6ofupu42wZWABzyCALTdjAECO_/w640-h480/IMG_6511.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading toward the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyeNZAOEQMUIjhhADmeeZ8xXPGwxqYYci0nIPQPyTxBFxZbRSoDQMGN5FljiVQPEuUSitr3WHanxDBviaJ-tlKXiYuFFv2uwK9hlgC50XC8KqDQOA7FkofkU3Cdu0NVoQJw8TLZ44rWscLKwyACWHSvaxcQofp5arRf1hbyqvVWuekLclge1kG6tD-/s4032/IMG_6512.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyeNZAOEQMUIjhhADmeeZ8xXPGwxqYYci0nIPQPyTxBFxZbRSoDQMGN5FljiVQPEuUSitr3WHanxDBviaJ-tlKXiYuFFv2uwK9hlgC50XC8KqDQOA7FkofkU3Cdu0NVoQJw8TLZ44rWscLKwyACWHSvaxcQofp5arRf1hbyqvVWuekLclge1kG6tD-/w640-h480/IMG_6512.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Partial view of the attractive children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSy73WTV-Cx4stRNWQfEMd-izGJmimxhXpY5HQp4_U0e_80yyh9CvHNgifbs1AC3_S33DTv90OsDWSUE-M0rL0H196okdnJAJH8jeuSXNEoWAyK-Ec5iU6i1ktpSedk5_jDHbhSmh7DP6hCrvgW1zzUEswmFw7Oxz2rc5b9BWLNrHNkYLWUZTHLKov/s4032/IMG_6513.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSy73WTV-Cx4stRNWQfEMd-izGJmimxhXpY5HQp4_U0e_80yyh9CvHNgifbs1AC3_S33DTv90OsDWSUE-M0rL0H196okdnJAJH8jeuSXNEoWAyK-Ec5iU6i1ktpSedk5_jDHbhSmh7DP6hCrvgW1zzUEswmFw7Oxz2rc5b9BWLNrHNkYLWUZTHLKov/w640-h480/IMG_6513.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this mural in the back of the store in the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguE6B7t3HIUlKjtKsNKHeMl8INXnKGtsWzMi73yuQqYWJvvokT6Ic-5FB7DEL6hoOsA3MvRKVLfUCwiKH3kcFxpiKkIUkaX_Wg5orqBB5teOKg_NHQq_-t1RWA3oRaS5CCBhhomPNEGh3lo9KYeUnpAjHT8h1KvpHFmmjKeSpqkFrKvaIX0ENTk_l/s4032/IMG_6514.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguE6B7t3HIUlKjtKsNKHeMl8INXnKGtsWzMi73yuQqYWJvvokT6Ic-5FB7DEL6hoOsA3MvRKVLfUCwiKH3kcFxpiKkIUkaX_Wg5orqBB5teOKg_NHQq_-t1RWA3oRaS5CCBhhomPNEGh3lo9KYeUnpAjHT8h1KvpHFmmjKeSpqkFrKvaIX0ENTk_l/w400-h300/IMG_6514.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These book lights have been popular sellers. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEHJ1R8xAeXROXM2wdH0WzlOdjEwSTiz2upsONeyAqJ8kdi7lWWCfjKs7g6_nVzw20lalgnHKz1bNNSnzIgIVFoeS25fhYR7CjOZIGuUCQmaHG3tBDZSr46f1FM62TNqNyjOv7dvPvQrH31KoPzlQ4D5ntEtyw66Zm5_psgMMQYLq-Vcy9nEKtP77/s4032/IMG_6516.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEHJ1R8xAeXROXM2wdH0WzlOdjEwSTiz2upsONeyAqJ8kdi7lWWCfjKs7g6_nVzw20lalgnHKz1bNNSnzIgIVFoeS25fhYR7CjOZIGuUCQmaHG3tBDZSr46f1FM62TNqNyjOv7dvPvQrH31KoPzlQ4D5ntEtyw66Zm5_psgMMQYLq-Vcy9nEKtP77/w640-h480/IMG_6516.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the lower level. You'll find mostly used books here. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh21D-R5uC7cCyYDsWtEaPYCJE9kPVV7_fzEJRKVCGO41fc1x24ktVBNdzcnjQ-X-khLGkJCqLI-1DBzvu4hFVgN7ZpijyxmORRD0AssHPPFFm_X_MRxUTm1mVjaYd1IsFjNRNR3Qy-pXd2G7CRDZW0qKy-uHe7KVNszE5XmYTHrEzusDs2CfDj1u0/s4032/IMG_6517.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh21D-R5uC7cCyYDsWtEaPYCJE9kPVV7_fzEJRKVCGO41fc1x24ktVBNdzcnjQ-X-khLGkJCqLI-1DBzvu4hFVgN7ZpijyxmORRD0AssHPPFFm_X_MRxUTm1mVjaYd1IsFjNRNR3Qy-pXd2G7CRDZW0qKy-uHe7KVNszE5XmYTHrEzusDs2CfDj1u0/w640-h480/IMG_6517.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neatly arranged shelves, clearly marked genres, and excellent lighting. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL951sIrCCNq3WtfoL35Uen2UloviJeXdwoOGSoDbQGmqOF0nNNkFroI_W6p1JfihvTptGvaA6Wos0Yyk7WgHmZt9CCh3Mr32iR9_1XvEZs_8kJsBhK-AiaWdVEO58OGUwrDnXtj59ipNCAwYFPoutWWN_I7BeuMm4_s_WoSav1lT5cBB8wQz2L6yr/s4032/IMG_6519.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL951sIrCCNq3WtfoL35Uen2UloviJeXdwoOGSoDbQGmqOF0nNNkFroI_W6p1JfihvTptGvaA6Wos0Yyk7WgHmZt9CCh3Mr32iR9_1XvEZs_8kJsBhK-AiaWdVEO58OGUwrDnXtj59ipNCAwYFPoutWWN_I7BeuMm4_s_WoSav1lT5cBB8wQz2L6yr/w300-h400/IMG_6519.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A comfy little chair for a little reader in the children's section. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pN6WE20Ncm_W-NPewxI6v8yb8KJMaLJDM-VCKcm3OD1BH3rpL1QoAX_1nIZn4UMgtqln74ZuwZcjS2AaC-1VC6UsX_fTx-scRBK8lRVtH5HwIAT-8Ohg1at08zaQiWB3CndCKYKDRY1PRXkeW62hYk_T75Ve_yMPTpL9rV4woc069xhPRjQMFAlh/s4032/IMG_6520.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pN6WE20Ncm_W-NPewxI6v8yb8KJMaLJDM-VCKcm3OD1BH3rpL1QoAX_1nIZn4UMgtqln74ZuwZcjS2AaC-1VC6UsX_fTx-scRBK8lRVtH5HwIAT-8Ohg1at08zaQiWB3CndCKYKDRY1PRXkeW62hYk_T75Ve_yMPTpL9rV4woc069xhPRjQMFAlh/w640-h480/IMG_6520.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the lower level. Some basements are dingy, but not this one! Nice job!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhuZxUA0N0kymK98gDbmhTMnbMVKqGHauHs66ak2ekNR3ZjSqONAnx3PMkCps3UBumA2EEgvl_NFaJO4rhl6mpm0KYqexBilxMJynGLBsTQCAY8EmcQPh-dECU2qAhGBVTKdorr_ATsJRsDUfZbNmN28b-cAarlEzMrC8Q_pmXj26_4vDXfPEha12/s4032/IMG_6521.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhuZxUA0N0kymK98gDbmhTMnbMVKqGHauHs66ak2ekNR3ZjSqONAnx3PMkCps3UBumA2EEgvl_NFaJO4rhl6mpm0KYqexBilxMJynGLBsTQCAY8EmcQPh-dECU2qAhGBVTKdorr_ATsJRsDUfZbNmN28b-cAarlEzMrC8Q_pmXj26_4vDXfPEha12/s320/IMG_6521.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Get'em while they last. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLNg3lR79HJhQN9w08UK74pCUEO-I3YdWTrTGNf43N6vPWX-VEw7I0DNPo_qfXcgm6a5JqO0dnwbrel2WC5KQM0ujQdyzwOKM_ehloKF82RBXYKgjWVhi0cKjNBuvoAcE2VBYy1ZJet2T4DVgiXfd4h7QypBUkkyU-RDPeBDzaCOk7Oul8jArpFcG/s4032/IMG_6523.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLNg3lR79HJhQN9w08UK74pCUEO-I3YdWTrTGNf43N6vPWX-VEw7I0DNPo_qfXcgm6a5JqO0dnwbrel2WC5KQM0ujQdyzwOKM_ehloKF82RBXYKgjWVhi0cKjNBuvoAcE2VBYy1ZJet2T4DVgiXfd4h7QypBUkkyU-RDPeBDzaCOk7Oul8jArpFcG/w480-h640/IMG_6523.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Lin on the right, one of the fine co-owners at Bound To Happen. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-91634053147968158922024-02-21T17:23:00.001-05:002024-02-22T07:49:46.421-05:00Republic of Letters - Mineral Point, WI<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBlelf8ec6l9HgKcp7PwzNiF3Co8bXvtDjH5ZFvMjc_HcWk2ImMLeHUjFFew8tOA6e-is-eQ-_FIWyaOUC-HcSOYy6HUHP-lbYsFQG-cxZ3zE01L9bU-eR5o4Fd0ydqVULImkevXcHGX7Ex8N8P_DcNWu5w2riKKzbj3Py9BSRqKJ-lWBhKx7Re0LZ/s4032/IMG_6462.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBlelf8ec6l9HgKcp7PwzNiF3Co8bXvtDjH5ZFvMjc_HcWk2ImMLeHUjFFew8tOA6e-is-eQ-_FIWyaOUC-HcSOYy6HUHP-lbYsFQG-cxZ3zE01L9bU-eR5o4Fd0ydqVULImkevXcHGX7Ex8N8P_DcNWu5w2riKKzbj3Py9BSRqKJ-lWBhKx7Re0LZ/w300-h400/IMG_6462.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Republic of Letters, Mineral Point, WI<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on X)</p><p>Over the years I've been to Mineral Point many times and its one of those towns that I could never understand why they didn't have an independent bookstore. Historic downtown district with beautiful stone buildings, many independent businesses, and a renowned and legendary artist's colony dating back over a century. Thankfully, partners Keith and Leslie were wondering the same thing as me and they decided to act. As Keith said, this town needs a bookstore. The results? See for yourself in the pictures below. A beautiful and creatively designed interior offering new and used books in a spacious, bright space located in the middle of downtown. And I'm happy to say that in the 8 short months of existence it is off to a successful start and poised for an exciting future. Congratulations Keith and Leslie!</p><p>Keith is so excited about this store and told me of all the great local connections that complement the store's business. There are so many I won't even be able to tell you all of them. For example, the local librarians were so happy to have a bookstore that they were trying to order books before the store even opened. The store also enjoys a partnership with the local schools and held an event with a well-known author who said it was the largest crowd ever for one of her events. Every spring there is a Writer's Retreat, held in May this year, in town and some of those participants share their work through events held in the store.</p><p>You'll notice few to no sidelines when you visit Republic of Letters and that's by design. It's so encouraging that the store is doing very well selling just books, especially in a town of approximately 2600. In addition to the core of regular customers, they also see visitors from surrounding communities and from Madison (this town is considered part of the Greater Madison area). To make up for an absence of sidelines, there is a space in the back of the store called The Book Kitchen. In less than a month The Book Kitchen owner Nicole has hosted numerous events, for all levels and interests of cooking classes. She has an incredible kitchen work space that resembles a large classroom and a great demonstration station. They use cookbooks for many events that are available in the bookstore and best of all is that everyone that goes to these events has to walk through the bookstore to get there. A wonderful partnership for both businesses. </p><p>If you're in this region and haven't visited Republic of Letters yet you're missing out. Don't walk, SPRINT, to this fantastic bookstore and discover a terrific bookstore experience with Keith and Leslie and enjoy the energy of their enthusiasm and the excitement of optimism in Mineral Point. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>The Librarianist</i>, Patrick deWitt. Yes, the main character is a retired librarian. But if you're expecting a book about him and libraries you'll be disappointed. In retirement, he decides to become a volunteer in a senior citizen center. While there, he discovers that one of the more troubled seniors has a close connection to his life decades earlier and is now unrecognizable. Includes a couple of flashbacks to major moments in the librarian's life. This one is a bit slow-paced. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>Lean On Pete,</i> Willy Vlautin.<br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>Still True</i>, Maggie Ginsberg. <i>A Winter's Rime</i>, Carol Dunbar. <br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xn0vgb6FiBkDJx25MEG85RuHY3QizhHpH1l4Ytndzv89eKriS5ppLsF6jVGYoAgO2Ug-BvT-b_txT7QSbTu_314BibduPkXDKgLLe2AsJq2Ama4KX0IAh_4cn0cbzR0yAFcBWDa5gBjqbVqINpU5RQcvZGl_7SxsAY_b9x8onj6OYWVOsB-aPIor/s4032/IMG_6463.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xn0vgb6FiBkDJx25MEG85RuHY3QizhHpH1l4Ytndzv89eKriS5ppLsF6jVGYoAgO2Ug-BvT-b_txT7QSbTu_314BibduPkXDKgLLe2AsJq2Ama4KX0IAh_4cn0cbzR0yAFcBWDa5gBjqbVqINpU5RQcvZGl_7SxsAY_b9x8onj6OYWVOsB-aPIor/w640-h480/IMG_6463.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful storefront on a beautiful winter day. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvSgYa66-N-icPj1bx_gsRa_JImDythE35jP3nEGyyrX9n7pfvd0Cw-MfRiJpxZjVz6okLK46jT8xi7Fx_Svch0XutBzayQjqbAn5fDGLef8l-eGQ_xjuVg7ZG-hw2seeeXsHGSVZNp4HzUOByNqzzEebXrygrSmaRBpUath1EBQqy-Z2qfWvj9ng/s4032/IMG_6464.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvSgYa66-N-icPj1bx_gsRa_JImDythE35jP3nEGyyrX9n7pfvd0Cw-MfRiJpxZjVz6okLK46jT8xi7Fx_Svch0XutBzayQjqbAn5fDGLef8l-eGQ_xjuVg7ZG-hw2seeeXsHGSVZNp4HzUOByNqzzEebXrygrSmaRBpUath1EBQqy-Z2qfWvj9ng/s320/IMG_6464.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bookstore building is recognized as a historic place. History buffs will enjoy exploring this town and region.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUBhRAXSjHrbFAJtnP2bMhatSLuhqcLMrQAKUFuagTmp9kfhGZ0td-QUCId4bvtGORljQgDjaAH1Z8L5stHiDuT72W5wB_-C07qh4JdPAYqXXwYPXlvwidxlZze3hYziJHY1SojAJF4x9__RxWlpE1Wwo2QayyO4FAWprszNJscTl7EUZgcWnAEXXq/s4032/IMG_6465.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUBhRAXSjHrbFAJtnP2bMhatSLuhqcLMrQAKUFuagTmp9kfhGZ0td-QUCId4bvtGORljQgDjaAH1Z8L5stHiDuT72W5wB_-C07qh4JdPAYqXXwYPXlvwidxlZze3hYziJHY1SojAJF4x9__RxWlpE1Wwo2QayyO4FAWprszNJscTl7EUZgcWnAEXXq/w300-h400/IMG_6465.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There aren't many winter days that allow for bargain browsing OUTSIDE before entering the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOQC_o5efoZvs90qocKcz2Y4Z3XuPazf6I-lMje5_JSE40Yr-679LPVl3me2LYNEkRfObid9WhHOP4vA0pYCfNyPXL01Sk2BFH8qg3oOqyhzxw3FJhzZ2ZoMC_8eOkhfZV7cbht9QHt4oeNTUo3MlsSfghc1JLzGgD9A2_SEMjK0EGZUUJ-AJpKQP/s4032/IMG_6466.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOQC_o5efoZvs90qocKcz2Y4Z3XuPazf6I-lMje5_JSE40Yr-679LPVl3me2LYNEkRfObid9WhHOP4vA0pYCfNyPXL01Sk2BFH8qg3oOqyhzxw3FJhzZ2ZoMC_8eOkhfZV7cbht9QHt4oeNTUo3MlsSfghc1JLzGgD9A2_SEMjK0EGZUUJ-AJpKQP/w480-h640/IMG_6466.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixUdBR71F_3iLj__st5a1iznROquQKBTXKbjKvqFE21U7rLNyqfUfphAFPjyZ0iKYDN9LI6-EBut4I4L_h6xImsuvdPSlJ6TMGdGSPSe_wdhVIQd6wuJg7RZbazDoPLa_319DLCnT4FUoHCkVxDQB-KI6baRjDDQaCicVzya9R7OScbEuHXrWHBWR8/s4032/IMG_6467.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixUdBR71F_3iLj__st5a1iznROquQKBTXKbjKvqFE21U7rLNyqfUfphAFPjyZ0iKYDN9LI6-EBut4I4L_h6xImsuvdPSlJ6TMGdGSPSe_wdhVIQd6wuJg7RZbazDoPLa_319DLCnT4FUoHCkVxDQB-KI6baRjDDQaCicVzya9R7OScbEuHXrWHBWR8/w640-h480/IMG_6467.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very comfy setting to the right after entering the store. Grab a book, settle in, and give it a try. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOV29M8d9QMq3m7nrvKzcINt542ulgwmndOkfH9tndl0QglYZVP18bL82DkSOPMHw6QUSbww4768cPmEZi6KSxAfx950We2-p5bScP-XBgGz7xU4lfVdXFFOaUygvLfkcNGbadHf2F65A3iLz3eA9RVlTLi4oYNestiKE9MlU52_icV052WInfqSeB/s4032/IMG_6468.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOV29M8d9QMq3m7nrvKzcINt542ulgwmndOkfH9tndl0QglYZVP18bL82DkSOPMHw6QUSbww4768cPmEZi6KSxAfx950We2-p5bScP-XBgGz7xU4lfVdXFFOaUygvLfkcNGbadHf2F65A3iLz3eA9RVlTLi4oYNestiKE9MlU52_icV052WInfqSeB/w480-h640/IMG_6468.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This beautiful decorative lighting is Leslie's touch. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_uozgfgtL2aeHUw2iYJ9cR_cwOAuPB3Z3I0aGtB_iPDSu1B_1E9L6yjLAMVNnxUKGfQ804rqNGWotLzH-zAZe_LTB6xFxCYL8sLFqN9Y8TlE0cE1K_XPy-upbfCCkOCrYFxHR2N6tT_qr9fDl34TZZJTyELiloB9zk6e-PvUs_m2_8sJFocnIytYM/s4032/IMG_6469.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_uozgfgtL2aeHUw2iYJ9cR_cwOAuPB3Z3I0aGtB_iPDSu1B_1E9L6yjLAMVNnxUKGfQ804rqNGWotLzH-zAZe_LTB6xFxCYL8sLFqN9Y8TlE0cE1K_XPy-upbfCCkOCrYFxHR2N6tT_qr9fDl34TZZJTyELiloB9zk6e-PvUs_m2_8sJFocnIytYM/w640-h480/IMG_6469.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display of recent releases. This display table was crafted by a local artisan who is in demand for his creative work. He donated it to the bookstore. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb69EFJDaiYKKX9OcjIzyCcXI039KeKullp9IN-0_ERP3K0iLDcKuLnI1CWNLnI5lUifapV4mat63KeE1QnwZD3XDQLmo4iUSe7vG0V_APM9DQMSZW9xaceKgdj0dwj1uiqIy3WfrIyycabHcWnW1VvDMwWzoT1lnb4z2XMmLlC7u4PUxO8Zn_gNut/s4032/IMG_6470.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb69EFJDaiYKKX9OcjIzyCcXI039KeKullp9IN-0_ERP3K0iLDcKuLnI1CWNLnI5lUifapV4mat63KeE1QnwZD3XDQLmo4iUSe7vG0V_APM9DQMSZW9xaceKgdj0dwj1uiqIy3WfrIyycabHcWnW1VvDMwWzoT1lnb4z2XMmLlC7u4PUxO8Zn_gNut/w300-h400/IMG_6470.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colorful table covering adding to the artistic interior beauty. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5dm7QlUnALdqYQyLBO9Fi-GVyelT2QlwSnOwQ4Nk8LnYY_DCGr5aGDBFq3569yZ1nBO7dMB7jUREGzNJAMnW-SOoUTy7MoHiA9whI1l-n6GGi6BiyzXzLwOF0q4KnwoOG6Y5N0i4eVPGAkLhMucdzb0hMV7zUmW4_GtW3XDnm-8rg0ERZaFk7bZY/s4032/IMG_6471.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5dm7QlUnALdqYQyLBO9Fi-GVyelT2QlwSnOwQ4Nk8LnYY_DCGr5aGDBFq3569yZ1nBO7dMB7jUREGzNJAMnW-SOoUTy7MoHiA9whI1l-n6GGi6BiyzXzLwOF0q4KnwoOG6Y5N0i4eVPGAkLhMucdzb0hMV7zUmW4_GtW3XDnm-8rg0ERZaFk7bZY/w480-h640/IMG_6471.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just to the left after entering is another display of the recent releases and a few of the sidelines. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1p31u89wouqz9hn1dQeQV3ekb-StnkjhPwrxQWQBL2wqF9oZeDLDja5xCuPhy0YgD2ZqUr0RSqqikBFpprWW9fw6SucCcR2eRkbW91SpivRQAxxnYQnAkEwrZ-IPB76uNmZcjBynLUAGU8Y452-OEMq1sSK0-oBERvwggtRV5RjsLqZFqk1u6dC-/s4032/IMG_6472.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1p31u89wouqz9hn1dQeQV3ekb-StnkjhPwrxQWQBL2wqF9oZeDLDja5xCuPhy0YgD2ZqUr0RSqqikBFpprWW9fw6SucCcR2eRkbW91SpivRQAxxnYQnAkEwrZ-IPB76uNmZcjBynLUAGU8Y452-OEMq1sSK0-oBERvwggtRV5RjsLqZFqk1u6dC-/s320/IMG_6472.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, you'll need to get one of these for all your books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl49P6wFnH95CBrKnUeX6KZG-FVFoQWD50uzHVDNpxddAQLCwoUZmVtHjbXGSKkg4Y1w89fdKsxbquwO5Y7GEJfcYGvw3wUp1HQw4eS5WL19fatQUdCM98hUcTGnfb5tMkiSg5f7bvQDnaBNA2w-uh4Ty4EhnqNljF5jIhPuKBr_rDeSTyAlkVGQ0M/s4032/IMG_6473.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl49P6wFnH95CBrKnUeX6KZG-FVFoQWD50uzHVDNpxddAQLCwoUZmVtHjbXGSKkg4Y1w89fdKsxbquwO5Y7GEJfcYGvw3wUp1HQw4eS5WL19fatQUdCM98hUcTGnfb5tMkiSg5f7bvQDnaBNA2w-uh4Ty4EhnqNljF5jIhPuKBr_rDeSTyAlkVGQ0M/s320/IMG_6473.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ALWAYS ask your independent bookstore about gift cards. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFDPG-aLHDYlKdQ1Z0UvYdSqmriNLkl3e6j9y9DQO4Vdyz7AubHxEoNRTW19axawL5eKyAl7B-G8ZszHvhJbS-vTWRXQZhmwqSB1VkvHDOnvO6kbQOHg53kGuHcg1tyfMCuBLwxC6JIMo4s-A0OgPKuLAZrmoFeQlhA_IrviyYknjJd7BHRKLQDp6/s4032/IMG_6474.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFDPG-aLHDYlKdQ1Z0UvYdSqmriNLkl3e6j9y9DQO4Vdyz7AubHxEoNRTW19axawL5eKyAl7B-G8ZszHvhJbS-vTWRXQZhmwqSB1VkvHDOnvO6kbQOHg53kGuHcg1tyfMCuBLwxC6JIMo4s-A0OgPKuLAZrmoFeQlhA_IrviyYknjJd7BHRKLQDp6/w300-h400/IMG_6474.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You'll be able to get <i>The Republic of Letters</i> at the Republic of Letters. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Tc6Yot6wbDYrNt3lvkrIaUdcvU8FgOyxioVGRyWZEsQ_i9Fu961GrxkURkikvOZaRul-Fpon3sAghBl0lKOd__2pvtdX-eXZcoDrLWXJlFyTHznczUUxPEUM_9E1p67QUGRQYLRn4IYovdrJO15h7sla5IJAqs9pAGsxSfv4gaGKy4SV0ng1IGAJ/s4032/IMG_6475.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Tc6Yot6wbDYrNt3lvkrIaUdcvU8FgOyxioVGRyWZEsQ_i9Fu961GrxkURkikvOZaRul-Fpon3sAghBl0lKOd__2pvtdX-eXZcoDrLWXJlFyTHznczUUxPEUM_9E1p67QUGRQYLRn4IYovdrJO15h7sla5IJAqs9pAGsxSfv4gaGKy4SV0ng1IGAJ/w480-h640/IMG_6475.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bookstore has an excellent section of cookbooks which pair nicely with The Book Kitchen located in the back of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixlcvEwdPZIG9q2juJp4kK9y6dZmkrZpcPY5cdJa614m48ro74HeK6w-K8LJUa1GkyGGKYTw3aIq2GTEy4GoZiYPmrTLTzI1NOFZ4oUw4XGkm7bUH5Y370OKn4J4lXkJjVdvNkUXd0YgIakojrZVSWmO7IRLXz2OPGztwTYnbv1Mfk5OlB0yyrE7yK/s4032/IMG_6476.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixlcvEwdPZIG9q2juJp4kK9y6dZmkrZpcPY5cdJa614m48ro74HeK6w-K8LJUa1GkyGGKYTw3aIq2GTEy4GoZiYPmrTLTzI1NOFZ4oUw4XGkm7bUH5Y370OKn4J4lXkJjVdvNkUXd0YgIakojrZVSWmO7IRLXz2OPGztwTYnbv1Mfk5OlB0yyrE7yK/w300-h400/IMG_6476.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractively wrapped Blind Date With A Book promotion. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIGk6rzo7dRmiz-FgGP9GXT_gMZJ5mnmU42rfpmIac4rTfwuZjdnvInLgwKFf23vek4KpPDtiQ03BKDh560WPZmZmPZ7r4Lvpcnnt2MGR-XpP_vDnHQkmP5W9DFbMnwdCR9JdQyYuob7ZkJxSCrBwXqFS_5KDe1_aGRsMH8BDIFZXAyTyZqiYbFu9/s4032/IMG_6477.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIGk6rzo7dRmiz-FgGP9GXT_gMZJ5mnmU42rfpmIac4rTfwuZjdnvInLgwKFf23vek4KpPDtiQ03BKDh560WPZmZmPZ7r4Lvpcnnt2MGR-XpP_vDnHQkmP5W9DFbMnwdCR9JdQyYuob7ZkJxSCrBwXqFS_5KDe1_aGRsMH8BDIFZXAyTyZqiYbFu9/w300-h400/IMG_6477.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An upcoming event in the Book Kitchen will feature a recipe from this book.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26fsjp8yzCGBZ3sdP1eR_qrDlbRbnaAsOueaH1Z4U3M9gNsDXd26JSzYGxDQV5a3zfpvMK6GUK9Jp3faUfC56rUgnNNMUQNjPNlYnbw-3EDG5sNqIHTHgmJ40fEAG-knjHkRKOEIaYgIXlOzo1k5vw8NiiSoSXlTPUKzsFMD8X0H2nIq_6IlKWFwg/s4032/IMG_6478.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26fsjp8yzCGBZ3sdP1eR_qrDlbRbnaAsOueaH1Z4U3M9gNsDXd26JSzYGxDQV5a3zfpvMK6GUK9Jp3faUfC56rUgnNNMUQNjPNlYnbw-3EDG5sNqIHTHgmJ40fEAG-knjHkRKOEIaYgIXlOzo1k5vw8NiiSoSXlTPUKzsFMD8X0H2nIq_6IlKWFwg/w480-h640/IMG_6478.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go to the center of the store and enjoy this seat with a friend. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEntjjHmgd-M71OhMirPSuzKUp3F_Fhuao8YgLHFkguY3XW-lW0BPkdOvG083IetsGMcIJJqKZyDj3ZGZwFbNXMFDmUwUGggwVvhyAGw_j5x4DlhbetE5iD9tweBYaVfuFqXi0y0ZRDOy1KandHHk5WXW27MWJAmB4L9GNnaJ5Ov6hYiMB6f5mSYOD/s4032/IMG_6480.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEntjjHmgd-M71OhMirPSuzKUp3F_Fhuao8YgLHFkguY3XW-lW0BPkdOvG083IetsGMcIJJqKZyDj3ZGZwFbNXMFDmUwUGggwVvhyAGw_j5x4DlhbetE5iD9tweBYaVfuFqXi0y0ZRDOy1KandHHk5WXW27MWJAmB4L9GNnaJ5Ov6hYiMB6f5mSYOD/w640-h480/IMG_6480.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the children's area. Behind this you'll find the Book Kitchen. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZbi2DDteVqpzjh8Lc5TONWo_JNpl-iDTUCC5YwcAhn-IEDfcp1CyWYk2Tkf5CZH0dVr4P4SHWYu13cezn8BPO89Dv2fhwP0OHmto_HmkUIAJCi9sGKxKkcDKVKyIRzCzRim_5Z8hb4TsNdLQEK2DR41dgJ24Z-DAQie7XM4YcrqltYJveMkND_Nb/s4032/IMG_6481.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZbi2DDteVqpzjh8Lc5TONWo_JNpl-iDTUCC5YwcAhn-IEDfcp1CyWYk2Tkf5CZH0dVr4P4SHWYu13cezn8BPO89Dv2fhwP0OHmto_HmkUIAJCi9sGKxKkcDKVKyIRzCzRim_5Z8hb4TsNdLQEK2DR41dgJ24Z-DAQie7XM4YcrqltYJveMkND_Nb/w640-h480/IMG_6481.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The nice thing about The Book Kitchen is not only their wide variety of events but all of the participants can enjoy walking through the bookstore to get here. What a great set-up!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavFDdoCJG6YgfAUIvQuEW_pP0RMrNKXk_3YFfwVrTwxcE1mYr-NoWwLo-NQsVoXgO5ePfwUDt85_eLK1UB11A4o3fjhdBc9OKXWURokuctKLL3Sox1M0n44huHiNI2ysic7ZOAmeP0rrV7lJypXz0tUk3UmVuIkgNP_6xuI59zieLavvbkArcH8u9/s4032/IMG_6482.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavFDdoCJG6YgfAUIvQuEW_pP0RMrNKXk_3YFfwVrTwxcE1mYr-NoWwLo-NQsVoXgO5ePfwUDt85_eLK1UB11A4o3fjhdBc9OKXWURokuctKLL3Sox1M0n44huHiNI2ysic7ZOAmeP0rrV7lJypXz0tUk3UmVuIkgNP_6xuI59zieLavvbkArcH8u9/w480-h640/IMG_6482.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finely crafted dining table to the left in The Book Kitchen. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjpQQ31vA0F4eLx5fkE6XlbJ4sBkdOh5T1B-EnCfVEb5dmemsz6Y51ePTy4eRIaeI4evysnA3iqKCoANPNXf9MuFTz2vC7552jv1G4v6vsaTsJ844zUHAbQauSgngVv1Hxn64FdcajHG5aRQoxUdVa9nj6uRnYtaArQw7lvi9YZJoh-1_XwQHZkZO/s4032/IMG_6483.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjpQQ31vA0F4eLx5fkE6XlbJ4sBkdOh5T1B-EnCfVEb5dmemsz6Y51ePTy4eRIaeI4evysnA3iqKCoANPNXf9MuFTz2vC7552jv1G4v6vsaTsJ844zUHAbQauSgngVv1Hxn64FdcajHG5aRQoxUdVa9nj6uRnYtaArQw7lvi9YZJoh-1_XwQHZkZO/w640-h480/IMG_6483.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into The Book Kitchen. Notice all of the table work-stations. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCe-gHhPJDXdTIdWAloLqDjaXLsbWRlJss5JuJdkbAXf_ulPSCYc8N0jVe3D8j2nBBB_6INmaBr7YPXT2s8j3431Cq8wQGRpwQveAcaICYhbFZAs5dTlf9jkdQ97JxxD-gW_L5uEYggzFEnVH_TvBLrrsrNPUkSp-8wIqFXb22G27Yu3QRIVfKwMRT/s4032/IMG_6484.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCe-gHhPJDXdTIdWAloLqDjaXLsbWRlJss5JuJdkbAXf_ulPSCYc8N0jVe3D8j2nBBB_6INmaBr7YPXT2s8j3431Cq8wQGRpwQveAcaICYhbFZAs5dTlf9jkdQ97JxxD-gW_L5uEYggzFEnVH_TvBLrrsrNPUkSp-8wIqFXb22G27Yu3QRIVfKwMRT/w640-h480/IMG_6484.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of The Book Kitchen. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-87rXw-45nmV2xMTYNs0YWRZfBpLfEd1rVmjbzs8f6v6nnAp5DT9epDOMt_OKWhNsrq0GHIB-DWTSfUKm5mk4ntI0R4WLd0KQDz6sp79cFLy2HueBO5-y9PHGA21v5ni8xYGE6hMmOHSmFJ785GGQJM41NmsBIDmx4HEqInNWmY9t6dqxoLIc9Kuw/s4032/IMG_6485.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-87rXw-45nmV2xMTYNs0YWRZfBpLfEd1rVmjbzs8f6v6nnAp5DT9epDOMt_OKWhNsrq0GHIB-DWTSfUKm5mk4ntI0R4WLd0KQDz6sp79cFLy2HueBO5-y9PHGA21v5ni8xYGE6hMmOHSmFJ785GGQJM41NmsBIDmx4HEqInNWmY9t6dqxoLIc9Kuw/w480-h640/IMG_6485.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the most unique furniture pieces I've seen. Made of paper yet highly durable. You can fold this down into a single chair setting. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBBaNrQQNa3oM2rME3vL0Lpn7ULZgIc5LrmXgsBjO3Q9S9JBrUYjCojEcQ797zEpsBQDcmsXpl9XMrs-IAXMsUMYeZtge2xnZN4624bME8-75NUtOCYWabZoBQy9r1lkSf2Q_uAHlqKwxUWgfJEUPOXJDfbBq6rcbIYFgTxfKOhjM4lvP5DE5VO_f/s4032/IMG_6486.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBBaNrQQNa3oM2rME3vL0Lpn7ULZgIc5LrmXgsBjO3Q9S9JBrUYjCojEcQ797zEpsBQDcmsXpl9XMrs-IAXMsUMYeZtge2xnZN4624bME8-75NUtOCYWabZoBQy9r1lkSf2Q_uAHlqKwxUWgfJEUPOXJDfbBq6rcbIYFgTxfKOhjM4lvP5DE5VO_f/w640-h480/IMG_6486.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Favorite picture in just about any indie. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLMj8nm-JQXw7u6OZ392VGimypfUth6sxFUcQCamRHNLjJ4ooBXzqFSiOxWKuwBhyzvjnJAHCLkPKgVXnZsn6K8PEjGwA0dAoC8_978FhqPDkDQN8sKWDWEFtf_qOpkFBxavnNmJb7ikJWckMx2I_aLvan1oDopjqM51EgsCSxJdVhwDBVrpim_7bG/s4032/IMG_6487.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLMj8nm-JQXw7u6OZ392VGimypfUth6sxFUcQCamRHNLjJ4ooBXzqFSiOxWKuwBhyzvjnJAHCLkPKgVXnZsn6K8PEjGwA0dAoC8_978FhqPDkDQN8sKWDWEFtf_qOpkFBxavnNmJb7ikJWckMx2I_aLvan1oDopjqM51EgsCSxJdVhwDBVrpim_7bG/w640-h480/IMG_6487.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the store looking from the back toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrHWcjVIL6QcFG3-fFjinU__hKuA_vYZNOFWdKhH_eJ3xL6BnhGoURWUwsGDYtIK8xiKuFqPxIPeL3cFeIuma4wR-q7gQ7tAUPiBGCmTyFXJHxbbEsoVOkh8h6sVJk5gmrF9BW3rkuD31JiufWCqGniM6_f1DUiMgAv_YA_Fd0Yel_-L4Cn2Kze4N/s4032/IMG_6491.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrHWcjVIL6QcFG3-fFjinU__hKuA_vYZNOFWdKhH_eJ3xL6BnhGoURWUwsGDYtIK8xiKuFqPxIPeL3cFeIuma4wR-q7gQ7tAUPiBGCmTyFXJHxbbEsoVOkh8h6sVJk5gmrF9BW3rkuD31JiufWCqGniM6_f1DUiMgAv_YA_Fd0Yel_-L4Cn2Kze4N/w480-h640/IMG_6491.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Keith and Leslie, the fine owners at Republic of Letters. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-37431473947464573132024-02-06T15:51:00.002-05:002024-02-06T15:51:14.993-05:00Peoria Book Rack Books & Gifts - Peoria, IL<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1e8x_S6x5rJRhbejwuxl41GVgwxPNl8J1FArAkYdhQ-X2rrsk8fO4b_GSXV0NvwIVpZ7B0mTvJzYjNd4zzCjRsPleGKHpEsTRVDZScB4gmcIIwFIN2uqThVZWVPJgd_tT4E8E2fqvvqGs_QDtBIkddC2zBfPKDzigqnKHCZ0RVji4v0qlzmWvTWk/s4032/IMG_6407.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1e8x_S6x5rJRhbejwuxl41GVgwxPNl8J1FArAkYdhQ-X2rrsk8fO4b_GSXV0NvwIVpZ7B0mTvJzYjNd4zzCjRsPleGKHpEsTRVDZScB4gmcIIwFIN2uqThVZWVPJgd_tT4E8E2fqvvqGs_QDtBIkddC2zBfPKDzigqnKHCZ0RVji4v0qlzmWvTWk/w400-h300/IMG_6407.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peoria Book Rack Gifts Booktique, Peoria , IL<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)</p><p>Regular followers know that I hold indie owners, managers, and booksellers in high regard. I've compared them to rock stars, super heroes, and the best kind of people that should form their own political party. And clearly here at the Peoria Book Rack, owner Stacy H. is a superhero and deserving of a crown and a cape. This store has been around a long time, since 1970. But when Stacy took over the business in 2016 it was on life-support and barely surviving. Fast forward almost 8 years later and not only is it surviving, it is thriving. A vibrant, creatively decorated store that is the perfect reflection of the store owner who is barely scratching the surface of the stores' future and continued success.</p><p>Peoria Book Rack is very representative of a successful independent bookstore. They offer new and used books in a meandering one-level setting. Currently, that ratio of new to used is about 10/90% and over time Stacy might try to bump the new book percentage up as they sell very well. Some customers will simply donate their gently used books but others will take advantage of receiving store credit in return for their books. Stacy is regularly setting books outside the store entrance that are free for the taking , a terrific community service that many adults and children appreciate (Superhero!). The store does a brisk online business via many options and I encourage readers to follow the store on Facebook to learn more about supporting them online. Naturally, the store offers numerous sidelines including greeting cards, bookstore socks, locally created book-themed earrings, stickers (very hot), candy, and coffee to brew at hone to name a few. They also offer bookstore candles, uniquely created by Stacy and offered at MANY stores across the country (Superhero!). </p><p>Almost every superhero has a sidekick and here at Peoria Book Rack Stacy's is Gary, a retired carpenter (the ghosts that live in the store don't count as sidekicks. Yes, there are ghosts.). Gary is responsible for building most of the bookshelves along with much of the interior trim. Best of all is the creativity he's exhibited producing much of the Harry Potter themed display you see when you enter the store. Venture further back into the children's area and you'll see the large Narnia-themed wardrobe that he built. </p><p>Hey Peoria, pay a visit to this remarkable bookstore and enjoy meeting a talented owner with the perfect welcoming personality for all who enter. Way to go Stacy (Superhero!). Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>The Caretaker</i>, Ron Rash. Probably the best book I've read over the last several months. Jacob is forced to go to the Korean War leaving behind a childhood friend, Blackburn Gant, a cemetery caretaker, and a young wife, Naomi. But there are forces at play in this small North Carolina town and the Korean War is the perfect excuse to keep the two apart. Absolutely outstanding and highly recommended. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The Librarianist</i>, Patrick deWitt. <br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDTKiq9a2-sojl2AUU097Hz5J2K7TC136g1fFJcz0hhaS-AgTM23_OiAJDY31OZzaS3VgX0Ja3imW0gb7ZpUg-IrHPyMSO4smIRSIRjg7yDmB6VBa6gZki0H5SSaQGKPKAX4_6lpmxCeZKHlFGacaSzqiRVZVRRF-Ty99vXKIg6EzYVTN8wF57KYn/s4032/IMG_6405.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDTKiq9a2-sojl2AUU097Hz5J2K7TC136g1fFJcz0hhaS-AgTM23_OiAJDY31OZzaS3VgX0Ja3imW0gb7ZpUg-IrHPyMSO4smIRSIRjg7yDmB6VBa6gZki0H5SSaQGKPKAX4_6lpmxCeZKHlFGacaSzqiRVZVRRF-Ty99vXKIg6EzYVTN8wF57KYn/w640-h480/IMG_6405.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The welcome sign is always out at this indie. The store frequently offers free books outside for the taking. That's what I call a budget buster. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTy9AXKAwcuznG-Bm5zXi_L1eHMw0tq6ZqR5mVMQqYa1i9Fo6YZjm1imAE27vO-21vAme6De-28ct3s5YtS2wJqsYdZN2j1vYPwOCfHBwV4yCbqx0rkdZQ69mlcZdSv87qITP__Rr__l4HSvj8j7d0HDZHpbM7UnS9bWqctrKLBRVQCtP4eSkgDSll/s4032/IMG_6409.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTy9AXKAwcuznG-Bm5zXi_L1eHMw0tq6ZqR5mVMQqYa1i9Fo6YZjm1imAE27vO-21vAme6De-28ct3s5YtS2wJqsYdZN2j1vYPwOCfHBwV4yCbqx0rkdZQ69mlcZdSv87qITP__Rr__l4HSvj8j7d0HDZHpbM7UnS9bWqctrKLBRVQCtP4eSkgDSll/w640-h480/IMG_6409.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Approaching the storefront from the large parking lot that offers free parking. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfydG5Qk_qZk6m-hRq2ZdD6C516BrqzDpAtm32uLMIcsbrxW3R6qGNpJ6SUjWK1dEOvq-smszXyPg-Nyq4g9PsfPZzdoUQMteOXHW3dO3Q9ABiCU-V5z7IaDRrnPy7P59xhtckHp9jIiK4gJe0i5jRkIvzgnmcZ8H-KxexWiGS0IktxuEVwnGXA6yI/s4032/IMG_6403.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfydG5Qk_qZk6m-hRq2ZdD6C516BrqzDpAtm32uLMIcsbrxW3R6qGNpJ6SUjWK1dEOvq-smszXyPg-Nyq4g9PsfPZzdoUQMteOXHW3dO3Q9ABiCU-V5z7IaDRrnPy7P59xhtckHp9jIiK4gJe0i5jRkIvzgnmcZ8H-KxexWiGS0IktxuEVwnGXA6yI/s320/IMG_6403.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you drive by this sign on Knoxville Ave, that's your cue to turn in and visit the bookstore. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL163sGpuGBD5oH7rIskgsdX4bpBdkMGyQ0h48dTbHYb3Ygf7mt2HmC8vrTsU3Hw57EdtycQWBH6rSlyDV3mneKxAbKEW2FKWfiF-fGsFQJ7M7HNhKC41XL0mKLcmxOZ_zZ9SE02wHtcP9oSOQ3_G-mMAqWBFGgswd17YtqQBrjbvUptiZQ9Y5iYiJ/s4032/IMG_6406.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL163sGpuGBD5oH7rIskgsdX4bpBdkMGyQ0h48dTbHYb3Ygf7mt2HmC8vrTsU3Hw57EdtycQWBH6rSlyDV3mneKxAbKEW2FKWfiF-fGsFQJ7M7HNhKC41XL0mKLcmxOZ_zZ9SE02wHtcP9oSOQ3_G-mMAqWBFGgswd17YtqQBrjbvUptiZQ9Y5iYiJ/s320/IMG_6406.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enlarge this photo to read the Book Rack story. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfE4XL3mdsYuvn2QQkNSxVLaP0afAn7VXC8JqRorclOmFW4ykBX6fuSqM7txFyHE4cfusI36DDWqecu1cYcbD231ukOJSlCYzz9DfcUFUqwpt7AurBtM_8haVPM4NIf_r59kGSlIwob7eys6RGhCoPlKouQ-KVnhhZLhSIhNdRKrwHFpVCeNDnwIW/s4032/IMG_6408.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfE4XL3mdsYuvn2QQkNSxVLaP0afAn7VXC8JqRorclOmFW4ykBX6fuSqM7txFyHE4cfusI36DDWqecu1cYcbD231ukOJSlCYzz9DfcUFUqwpt7AurBtM_8haVPM4NIf_r59kGSlIwob7eys6RGhCoPlKouQ-KVnhhZLhSIhNdRKrwHFpVCeNDnwIW/s320/IMG_6408.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harry Potter fans will love this store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLGmzPHs9BRv7v32EkmD3lqgIL2jSvTk19DPW3wHTP1_vSf7rOnZyrXTTYM78aZd-7QrQ6kTpGDgGXST88QthJyrVj31eB0S0siQ_YgGwcFC9eD02nOXv2_XQ65CHGi_aHFLzsZIYAjMlId-dVGy9Lodz4BqNuHYbELwiWTj7mEF8PK4rLV1K5g0t/s4032/IMG_6411.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLGmzPHs9BRv7v32EkmD3lqgIL2jSvTk19DPW3wHTP1_vSf7rOnZyrXTTYM78aZd-7QrQ6kTpGDgGXST88QthJyrVj31eB0S0siQ_YgGwcFC9eD02nOXv2_XQ65CHGi_aHFLzsZIYAjMlId-dVGy9Lodz4BqNuHYbELwiWTj7mEF8PK4rLV1K5g0t/w480-h640/IMG_6411.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside the front entrance and looking directly to the left. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rqCH_X-VCcIm1EFE-yr39qqhqmh3ZteCIHd4Sg_69xjNAehmdOGJbrUs8EHLXjaBdxlUuXQr_I8gtQ_bI1EMvFZ9rhPDMsJbktkxSqZS6iHyZv9OoCNMjCqryRc02_9JimMru5G8BxC89kGHsmY7UCtGs76Og6d_J06RghqKFoFiFo70TSTUpz2G/s4032/IMG_6412.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rqCH_X-VCcIm1EFE-yr39qqhqmh3ZteCIHd4Sg_69xjNAehmdOGJbrUs8EHLXjaBdxlUuXQr_I8gtQ_bI1EMvFZ9rhPDMsJbktkxSqZS6iHyZv9OoCNMjCqryRc02_9JimMru5G8BxC89kGHsmY7UCtGs76Og6d_J06RghqKFoFiFo70TSTUpz2G/w480-h640/IMG_6412.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the room on the right from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe9S-drxhyphenhyphenlKNA2IvqZUUglRLe3TXZKsYnUsHiwvzJjMb5k2AlwAcfAjDaHrLOSptDXFMucJUuKHiW01IL-YoyZqliv2Wjg_TIp9fFKKErYCVUnP_2icPLwsXz5MBoWuPRaN8cyVv0tzAUR_xPS2hdoyMIgYI79XhYEHql7AbLf5jnLXqSa1jpi-ka/s4032/IMG_6414.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe9S-drxhyphenhyphenlKNA2IvqZUUglRLe3TXZKsYnUsHiwvzJjMb5k2AlwAcfAjDaHrLOSptDXFMucJUuKHiW01IL-YoyZqliv2Wjg_TIp9fFKKErYCVUnP_2icPLwsXz5MBoWuPRaN8cyVv0tzAUR_xPS2hdoyMIgYI79XhYEHql7AbLf5jnLXqSa1jpi-ka/w480-h640/IMG_6414.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractive and timely display just inside the front door. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsa1u9iVC5uLOhH-kJqouQxYpRfMen3fi6bM4wDH_avA-0FJ_rLBNejyJaJo4yLPcvRUtEtDbjbaQ621G2nEsDu2kTT-wGXzA69T6i3ZMijBOzFIfgQZnAcx4g68aLWY8GM7dVw61KSXUaYsbIEe9QqCS2qQkBf-hymmpz0Mld95b_iQzj7u4MBN0L/s4032/IMG_6415.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsa1u9iVC5uLOhH-kJqouQxYpRfMen3fi6bM4wDH_avA-0FJ_rLBNejyJaJo4yLPcvRUtEtDbjbaQ621G2nEsDu2kTT-wGXzA69T6i3ZMijBOzFIfgQZnAcx4g68aLWY8GM7dVw61KSXUaYsbIEe9QqCS2qQkBf-hymmpz0Mld95b_iQzj7u4MBN0L/s320/IMG_6415.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you're a regular and/or live anywhere in the country I strongly encourage you to join this group for great book buys. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncJxivKH9k87zpMkcxFmUrRSrwYvX9SaJKe2pHjFSZkd2JJqjKpTJnKpvpxk0ANze_ZB8I57umI73WY-jq-EMJyjLzUL-LvmvNYSdr74a2UC_iFHDz4QXRm1wgYYr8v9SjaNz8xHeK4P-uOc2wOZyzEAbXM_INo03ixwmveCgaxCPwB0B2GRqkH1N/s4032/IMG_6416.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncJxivKH9k87zpMkcxFmUrRSrwYvX9SaJKe2pHjFSZkd2JJqjKpTJnKpvpxk0ANze_ZB8I57umI73WY-jq-EMJyjLzUL-LvmvNYSdr74a2UC_iFHDz4QXRm1wgYYr8v9SjaNz8xHeK4P-uOc2wOZyzEAbXM_INo03ixwmveCgaxCPwB0B2GRqkH1N/w480-h640/IMG_6416.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the Horror Hall. Given that the store is also home to ghosts, I might be apprehensive. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5IDShTnm5j2SdUXksYw5SZU-vTw-FumgILUIBidy5PUSJ97RvonYI3K0jXkyCXqqmIJhGI31h81bLKixXpl29FUlDxO51O3vMEo6LeVBL_H3WvXIWhNP5mKJ_8G-Sk2pB8EiZXaITTsKZQaxfnrDUkDBl4-VPCyaT8CMIy5NfGU9kdFGVw1fO5s-/s4032/IMG_6417.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5IDShTnm5j2SdUXksYw5SZU-vTw-FumgILUIBidy5PUSJ97RvonYI3K0jXkyCXqqmIJhGI31h81bLKixXpl29FUlDxO51O3vMEo6LeVBL_H3WvXIWhNP5mKJ_8G-Sk2pB8EiZXaITTsKZQaxfnrDUkDBl4-VPCyaT8CMIy5NfGU9kdFGVw1fO5s-/w640-h480/IMG_6417.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A perfect sentiment at any bookstore. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjICcvIg8zX9X8hzj_j5b2WeaU1h9MTJ7yrT7tnfJ3sT6oEw6OVJzl2tjjLrd3WWgGxeXjXXUqIKmH8VkslUMhQmlynmZHj1RDIOxhVeK5so-PN8GBuWBuz4t0q0hy8xAExghjvXNgX8G5QWX0sHDWGvwir_FzRFztTQlqBsrj1vKLvOIel_EXiryK/s4032/IMG_6418.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjICcvIg8zX9X8hzj_j5b2WeaU1h9MTJ7yrT7tnfJ3sT6oEw6OVJzl2tjjLrd3WWgGxeXjXXUqIKmH8VkslUMhQmlynmZHj1RDIOxhVeK5so-PN8GBuWBuz4t0q0hy8xAExghjvXNgX8G5QWX0sHDWGvwir_FzRFztTQlqBsrj1vKLvOIel_EXiryK/w640-h480/IMG_6418.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some great work by Stacy's neighbor Gary who is a fantastic help to the store. Harry Potter mural and train. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FCgcl6I9cN0cto-if9RPs_4vo5RlnV49iK72ULaP-HvBB9tR3-5h3zei7u7LnpJK9D3A2cehz0XI0qg8CzrUAwDroSoFZrZrW8FGX2PfTAQJCmZeBV3YuWE2YC_3QBoeUavMIZXO52cQJDDGvot6q9dErFlfdMBEMqj09-eAiZABlQQRJQfXu60H/s4032/IMG_6420.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FCgcl6I9cN0cto-if9RPs_4vo5RlnV49iK72ULaP-HvBB9tR3-5h3zei7u7LnpJK9D3A2cehz0XI0qg8CzrUAwDroSoFZrZrW8FGX2PfTAQJCmZeBV3YuWE2YC_3QBoeUavMIZXO52cQJDDGvot6q9dErFlfdMBEMqj09-eAiZABlQQRJQfXu60H/w300-h400/IMG_6420.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shop local, buy local means this store helps the community. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeyQ5DNP6qreHbw_8Ud-NLc_PVdgYdXcz1NV3vLhwK7aUHccFtn85lvvZr9KvG7gtb4cgptGttq97gDV6TkR4nFaZb5cqU5BeQ2Kw6Qk-EEwdB2UZuR983a8al4ulV1uGtplbLgiwuaf02up1payjAVyE_Qn3eko6TzLaBnLymLUBbvJmWxLnSr8T/s4032/IMG_6421.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeyQ5DNP6qreHbw_8Ud-NLc_PVdgYdXcz1NV3vLhwK7aUHccFtn85lvvZr9KvG7gtb4cgptGttq97gDV6TkR4nFaZb5cqU5BeQ2Kw6Qk-EEwdB2UZuR983a8al4ulV1uGtplbLgiwuaf02up1payjAVyE_Qn3eko6TzLaBnLymLUBbvJmWxLnSr8T/s320/IMG_6421.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I loved these when I was a kid. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRpZ9gLTBb7TK8IPF7JTZRVNLqoNjVAyu5GRBGonvJt8-NuQLVxwdQoVwtbBag_gz0Vq5H9sDQ0ThEcsbIF5JL0-4P4JleQY4aNUc90R8xQ_65_RsFcfnrrRjeNkAPxC8xv-KHBYx0qBLNWkKzH5zDZy1qH0OcgyGMt36L95jkpXJDoJ67tTC9owN-/s4032/IMG_6422.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRpZ9gLTBb7TK8IPF7JTZRVNLqoNjVAyu5GRBGonvJt8-NuQLVxwdQoVwtbBag_gz0Vq5H9sDQ0ThEcsbIF5JL0-4P4JleQY4aNUc90R8xQ_65_RsFcfnrrRjeNkAPxC8xv-KHBYx0qBLNWkKzH5zDZy1qH0OcgyGMt36L95jkpXJDoJ67tTC9owN-/w300-h400/IMG_6422.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Of course, stickers are hot here and these are just a few available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ELfrO1qpWwYLjcVu5JVbbxUtlwqMiLmLSDW4YPXHkxjLFVde-XLlkS_YiJdWM1RYHB0yO6kg1syYsqmMUyp6-2nDvEzovQ-CCG8zswuQFp0WmFObrkzvb8omZ3KGjtiNWZa8PLcmt1A0pEjQIE1fN3sY99wkME2KZtITcGvftHqtPb4CpbKrfioO/s4032/IMG_6423.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ELfrO1qpWwYLjcVu5JVbbxUtlwqMiLmLSDW4YPXHkxjLFVde-XLlkS_YiJdWM1RYHB0yO6kg1syYsqmMUyp6-2nDvEzovQ-CCG8zswuQFp0WmFObrkzvb8omZ3KGjtiNWZa8PLcmt1A0pEjQIE1fN3sY99wkME2KZtITcGvftHqtPb4CpbKrfioO/w640-h480/IMG_6423.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Created locally, I think these unique earrings would be great gifts for the right person. I love these. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxNIJ4BIPS6H5gi2Wmez_lgns09lMM6zNNtWZUlco5lHm3GWnddRswJFBKPYZExpReTbstF8Tccz1bL8HFyi8SlDbpgMNSH_2bkFJ-GbisIv5K2r2aReHkLMUMxVtz37WtTRiB3RlgbVP0kokfKoTQ1DGykf_D9qm8pV6urn8vaWcyIgbqlKkFDZnu/s4032/IMG_6425.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxNIJ4BIPS6H5gi2Wmez_lgns09lMM6zNNtWZUlco5lHm3GWnddRswJFBKPYZExpReTbstF8Tccz1bL8HFyi8SlDbpgMNSH_2bkFJ-GbisIv5K2r2aReHkLMUMxVtz37WtTRiB3RlgbVP0kokfKoTQ1DGykf_D9qm8pV6urn8vaWcyIgbqlKkFDZnu/w640-h480/IMG_6425.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the room to the far left in the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvZQglzsc2EpO8OtGM8_esdJMmac8vF7yBrWJaYQmwBeb6fOTqgomSUrPobpnTwq4gXz0EzntjWI0UiRkircQoJqbAJVPMHAmkYZDAgLBrJ-t8XtaqSBg4aBU-TCDEQddoNFPWkjcTiQ1XFzpjsXtdlIkMdBTLK1UQfeYTRpa8qnq2yuSVLok_mTK/s4032/IMG_6427.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvZQglzsc2EpO8OtGM8_esdJMmac8vF7yBrWJaYQmwBeb6fOTqgomSUrPobpnTwq4gXz0EzntjWI0UiRkircQoJqbAJVPMHAmkYZDAgLBrJ-t8XtaqSBg4aBU-TCDEQddoNFPWkjcTiQ1XFzpjsXtdlIkMdBTLK1UQfeYTRpa8qnq2yuSVLok_mTK/w480-h640/IMG_6427.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the many book aisles. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUX-wkQLZVpU9kRzVBsGJu1cCNwM9jzVJ5267vpb9LZyO5i8uCVLPGuQZlJvyRRYxKkSp7v7Qzt-y_4hcvxr4kxvsFbh6azvbfwuLjAZ9oog8zZ6XrELx3CmhdeeI2ijJu4Xk7De96WCk2Q7DssV-MSYCf6SBOxYOXs4TfeI4Cj_2c3vJI4YBySjW/s4032/IMG_6429.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUX-wkQLZVpU9kRzVBsGJu1cCNwM9jzVJ5267vpb9LZyO5i8uCVLPGuQZlJvyRRYxKkSp7v7Qzt-y_4hcvxr4kxvsFbh6azvbfwuLjAZ9oog8zZ6XrELx3CmhdeeI2ijJu4Xk7De96WCk2Q7DssV-MSYCf6SBOxYOXs4TfeI4Cj_2c3vJI4YBySjW/w400-h300/IMG_6429.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the greeting cards offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroy2SZSUgLR-PluKK_8Z2IIXDtENj3XHPM3vBLJUqxmi6FuKIoqxqtxdbylwCluOfHSD7tWwHZGqzB_WDeM-ydSfIBQyNzzQFKZITMWcq1HpUgOMsyrouECJZLCb7HxRRqJSgyQSnMWQzP8oEsnsWn2KUO-7OgnlMDTeOnzDgEWlpqx4mMvdJLQuS/s4032/IMG_6430.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroy2SZSUgLR-PluKK_8Z2IIXDtENj3XHPM3vBLJUqxmi6FuKIoqxqtxdbylwCluOfHSD7tWwHZGqzB_WDeM-ydSfIBQyNzzQFKZITMWcq1HpUgOMsyrouECJZLCb7HxRRqJSgyQSnMWQzP8oEsnsWn2KUO-7OgnlMDTeOnzDgEWlpqx4mMvdJLQuS/w640-h480/IMG_6430.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A wide variety of unique bookstore socks available.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccw1Rsda9_fZj1b5525V1DptpPzNBrpcQEIjQw0HDJyp6zbSNHG2vDjsAtgCwP7PNVB5b_XTz-YIBLOwGEa-TKDNDd83YC_RttfSwaTIho02anLdNQbnez_caD9p_alh10TX3kGBa6WgQHkSzmNB7OpvAWMcfLvU4rG_9EPgTMpVXToaJMNVt4ILm/s4032/IMG_6431.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccw1Rsda9_fZj1b5525V1DptpPzNBrpcQEIjQw0HDJyp6zbSNHG2vDjsAtgCwP7PNVB5b_XTz-YIBLOwGEa-TKDNDd83YC_RttfSwaTIho02anLdNQbnez_caD9p_alh10TX3kGBa6WgQHkSzmNB7OpvAWMcfLvU4rG_9EPgTMpVXToaJMNVt4ILm/s320/IMG_6431.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where else could you get a pair of socks like these?<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtdtOh-SNxZGflSfOvCDNfCHxI_Q5uEB2uFZs3zpNZSc7o176g10k3NzM-65QFCwD21GfaW24U6OxDUKV26_agFKPLdp1SJNvTCrnMS-yoWTTijqm-3nHEYUrqzCLXtpjvT0DhQ2BYKJ9hXI15a1CMCjM1H2zMZ2kx89k2pe4i5UBvMzWMa8umeQdI/s4032/IMG_6432.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtdtOh-SNxZGflSfOvCDNfCHxI_Q5uEB2uFZs3zpNZSc7o176g10k3NzM-65QFCwD21GfaW24U6OxDUKV26_agFKPLdp1SJNvTCrnMS-yoWTTijqm-3nHEYUrqzCLXtpjvT0DhQ2BYKJ9hXI15a1CMCjM1H2zMZ2kx89k2pe4i5UBvMzWMa8umeQdI/w640-h480/IMG_6432.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many book-themed candles offered and they're created by Stacy herself. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9oe6wwNF5ZdoSqi1z1mBfzxLcdpKBAFhBWT6sBzwa2N6PPIVuTwOA_qxO9u-SwO9FlrbEZnRAIEnvQDoco1MW21sngv6Qju-NS8AJyfjIHJ4VHpzdBBOEW780fbePb8Q4Ajd3HqqfgxQh2R3QlI9oeLGNYWVCfND3FFSzKanPYwGhJZMsP3GqVk3N/s4032/IMG_6433.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9oe6wwNF5ZdoSqi1z1mBfzxLcdpKBAFhBWT6sBzwa2N6PPIVuTwOA_qxO9u-SwO9FlrbEZnRAIEnvQDoco1MW21sngv6Qju-NS8AJyfjIHJ4VHpzdBBOEW780fbePb8Q4Ajd3HqqfgxQh2R3QlI9oeLGNYWVCfND3FFSzKanPYwGhJZMsP3GqVk3N/w480-h640/IMG_6433.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Head down this hallway to the far left interior toward the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS31hVy1N9Gb5RPbuLQhaEmScD3t3JGGkoEEZXpLmHM2C8yKvzSeoPAYf-unJS2MH1SuyoIvE9Xrqzw095cqj_S_N2mpSsYR0fhb9mvSiu2c9fwWhYp9I7YEno7X7llIRyyIifw8Ez10XINnSY7aS_7ot0ZeDk9rn03FQM0lWwdhDkrPokQf81wGRn/s4032/IMG_6434.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS31hVy1N9Gb5RPbuLQhaEmScD3t3JGGkoEEZXpLmHM2C8yKvzSeoPAYf-unJS2MH1SuyoIvE9Xrqzw095cqj_S_N2mpSsYR0fhb9mvSiu2c9fwWhYp9I7YEno7X7llIRyyIifw8Ez10XINnSY7aS_7ot0ZeDk9rn03FQM0lWwdhDkrPokQf81wGRn/w640-h480/IMG_6434.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of one of the children's rooms. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSe_Um21SsTQGIPeUYkq1d8W7WhoYRJkOCeziO10SNqiv50eQSO3bR7pFhu1GCB_cEHvFHavJqfd_i7q0-sa3OEuTqmmJyssP9qVvOkmI3C2onBgQofbon2s4K9AOlJhSTdG2P5ruB9Zf5y5il53NOYBf-rVnoYh61yw6A8-AkcejmBvZE2IH9vcMU/s4032/IMG_6435.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSe_Um21SsTQGIPeUYkq1d8W7WhoYRJkOCeziO10SNqiv50eQSO3bR7pFhu1GCB_cEHvFHavJqfd_i7q0-sa3OEuTqmmJyssP9qVvOkmI3C2onBgQofbon2s4K9AOlJhSTdG2P5ruB9Zf5y5il53NOYBf-rVnoYh61yw6A8-AkcejmBvZE2IH9vcMU/w640-h480/IMG_6435.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of a room for young readers that also has a replica of the Narnia wardrobe. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwizt80wkm6WT8ReHJlJvTIMDif6l63a2Swh16Zz256wXLB3r5BUmCUMp1V7EoyGARf-VcV6eyTyJXKngkgmArbPLxMlLLbop2U6GEJGg4J5fWIW13e9KYftxWSgvT77kXc9NZ3BBlHYUOv4RuNwtjz_q-r-ZBDzxjDTI6WdfEUGazEer5AsnpJkpX/s4032/IMG_6436.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwizt80wkm6WT8ReHJlJvTIMDif6l63a2Swh16Zz256wXLB3r5BUmCUMp1V7EoyGARf-VcV6eyTyJXKngkgmArbPLxMlLLbop2U6GEJGg4J5fWIW13e9KYftxWSgvT77kXc9NZ3BBlHYUOv4RuNwtjz_q-r-ZBDzxjDTI6WdfEUGazEer5AsnpJkpX/w480-h640/IMG_6436.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closeup of the Narnia wardrobe. Nicely done. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4V1QECJuySOVnTKcmk9tbjkbMB6haK5IpsewyiFGpcY2OLz80I3UEa-RHBcdX6-SQZPhxVCuuKb42iqlP4W_EsFldBbc22i8ncPJJGzp-06f74e3ak4Ej-XZOfk6QcA9bee739E37uhj48SCyQ8uBWfN2yN-u46NQQpa1y-lwhhp502IOhNDF_CQB/s4032/IMG_6439.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4V1QECJuySOVnTKcmk9tbjkbMB6haK5IpsewyiFGpcY2OLz80I3UEa-RHBcdX6-SQZPhxVCuuKb42iqlP4W_EsFldBbc22i8ncPJJGzp-06f74e3ak4Ej-XZOfk6QcA9bee739E37uhj48SCyQ8uBWfN2yN-u46NQQpa1y-lwhhp502IOhNDF_CQB/w640-h480/IMG_6439.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the room to the right after entering the store. Lots of well-organized fiction here. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZ3MvB3d7RK7s1y3_ckE7hPyCXIal9LS3aAdP-kwg2jDDCEvxKRMhrk73JiO6exgmKgCI01ZsHntTbMt9LktCr-9TjJ0iIekZShntc_4VWP8w2COBAs0jlDq-47hGOhWE0Eg2XdcmMh01iCVGKAT-iIG99FnS2D4U79vjlDGaYwLEDVqtFyjyK2d3/s4032/IMG_6441.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZ3MvB3d7RK7s1y3_ckE7hPyCXIal9LS3aAdP-kwg2jDDCEvxKRMhrk73JiO6exgmKgCI01ZsHntTbMt9LktCr-9TjJ0iIekZShntc_4VWP8w2COBAs0jlDq-47hGOhWE0Eg2XdcmMh01iCVGKAT-iIG99FnS2D4U79vjlDGaYwLEDVqtFyjyK2d3/w480-h640/IMG_6441.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the science fiction/fantasy room. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKouS5lt5mWMxdC2PGT9CeTt7nZa6IhGmLYa5VO_s63PMM6hWXu6SJDeyj-OedIMamD9u331-TDEm9k6FE0OoUK22uMoYGIDRD-L072PRg2-gJ-64PbCkuUqxR9ByJpTJm3TtcTVSjlPADaVf6lR4qAXxe2vkR4qMjhqBCp3zkZ4en01DI3RKNhW7h/s4032/IMG_6443.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKouS5lt5mWMxdC2PGT9CeTt7nZa6IhGmLYa5VO_s63PMM6hWXu6SJDeyj-OedIMamD9u331-TDEm9k6FE0OoUK22uMoYGIDRD-L072PRg2-gJ-64PbCkuUqxR9ByJpTJm3TtcTVSjlPADaVf6lR4qAXxe2vkR4qMjhqBCp3zkZ4en01DI3RKNhW7h/w480-h640/IMG_6443.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just some of the romance shelved on the right side of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyKv1jqBcIiyWBHvBLwl7yrAkOqU7N6wJoAsmWGchJ_W_0jvhcVZXJ6yDGPqQQzFiWf-dXiV50D7AXTOX4RhcRUTf4LpxsoXyUhGcQTXwYL49hiV0WXeu_R9vP_f0ro5r4RdiV9qRHECoSK4k_8CD_Z1deiUUzSdGwcaLrh1AP64_q0MuLQfPGDOd/s4032/IMG_6445.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyKv1jqBcIiyWBHvBLwl7yrAkOqU7N6wJoAsmWGchJ_W_0jvhcVZXJ6yDGPqQQzFiWf-dXiV50D7AXTOX4RhcRUTf4LpxsoXyUhGcQTXwYL49hiV0WXeu_R9vP_f0ro5r4RdiV9qRHECoSK4k_8CD_Z1deiUUzSdGwcaLrh1AP64_q0MuLQfPGDOd/s320/IMG_6445.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you ever see Stacy in the community and she offers you one of these cards, take it! You'll get a discount on your next trip to the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIeL6-Z0akeNK0z4imtB-GJFsjsPJDE0Yf2l_h3fJbYVmGtO5ld1lIg64-EhrDLvmgTLfoDfkFfGoFonnU3F5kc8B2_NvyEkS2fgohyXxcyNeTJmkjL2-K12C3jDX0Qs0ps0aMx4Kf_QObVBt3_nhjd5mcpzoKvxOhbYStcTIfkGF9IDW6kjMHtUN/s4032/IMG_6447.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIeL6-Z0akeNK0z4imtB-GJFsjsPJDE0Yf2l_h3fJbYVmGtO5ld1lIg64-EhrDLvmgTLfoDfkFfGoFonnU3F5kc8B2_NvyEkS2fgohyXxcyNeTJmkjL2-K12C3jDX0Qs0ps0aMx4Kf_QObVBt3_nhjd5mcpzoKvxOhbYStcTIfkGF9IDW6kjMHtUN/w640-h480/IMG_6447.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the "spicy and steamy" romance room, located off the Horror Hall. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgeKBk7wGE1vKqTZKyF8GXZMYwBl0e4j2fA-mCytyeHm6-z69Y997tQNAQ0EzJ0Qx0YObrEQ_z3W-BkjXsYklQMPXlpA9JYGcuXveJkLEIN-ZQASbbABhwsiDO5DNjpWIIwj-4wBCXXc8PqOSQFEv4WOZKywMXDhJW-aHvAwiN8qKYf7mf_oI_axX/s4032/IMG_6448.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgeKBk7wGE1vKqTZKyF8GXZMYwBl0e4j2fA-mCytyeHm6-z69Y997tQNAQ0EzJ0Qx0YObrEQ_z3W-BkjXsYklQMPXlpA9JYGcuXveJkLEIN-ZQASbbABhwsiDO5DNjpWIIwj-4wBCXXc8PqOSQFEv4WOZKywMXDhJW-aHvAwiN8qKYf7mf_oI_axX/w300-h400/IMG_6448.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This tribute to Jane Austen resides in the spicy romance room. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRA6CcNJPF4SZTgNNc5IIANntdENQLqRJ41YfSRd9ZAFTvVSbJMuwP-wtnsO5bH7d-q4yILER1WucWfDijMYNfyX3ue2yok5EHZncVn8n2CyErwn8bJhCAgOaN7mIo_19SzpgutwGEw2KmpcjU1WhU5NC80nilOnsvyUsqsrretMCbSlSJeB9ilh9a/s4032/IMG_6451.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRA6CcNJPF4SZTgNNc5IIANntdENQLqRJ41YfSRd9ZAFTvVSbJMuwP-wtnsO5bH7d-q4yILER1WucWfDijMYNfyX3ue2yok5EHZncVn8n2CyErwn8bJhCAgOaN7mIo_19SzpgutwGEw2KmpcjU1WhU5NC80nilOnsvyUsqsrretMCbSlSJeB9ilh9a/w480-h640/IMG_6451.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Stacy, the fine owner at Peoria Book Rack Books & Gifts. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-13260516946304112522023-11-20T12:22:00.000-05:002023-11-20T12:22:21.736-05:00Reading in Public Bookstore & Cafe - West Des Moines, IA<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-0rk73Zls7F3KGhUR9NFEEQaQTe8aUZ9s4ALDZIV3ECc6oulc0WbywoRZZ5fS5ov9pzn6QL3781JKk2dpQz5H-wiSd8rVJ4uwrhOk-hhORoqIRlO8SWRXHUGLkDWWCn52b7fUB4juDqUm8m9MRWG8eTMs4nAtUB37IynPi3Vrty0PpcpZNmnrtay/s4032/IMG_6279.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-0rk73Zls7F3KGhUR9NFEEQaQTe8aUZ9s4ALDZIV3ECc6oulc0WbywoRZZ5fS5ov9pzn6QL3781JKk2dpQz5H-wiSd8rVJ4uwrhOk-hhORoqIRlO8SWRXHUGLkDWWCn52b7fUB4juDqUm8m9MRWG8eTMs4nAtUB37IynPi3Vrty0PpcpZNmnrtay/w400-h300/IMG_6279.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reading in Public Bookstore & Cafe, West Des Moines, IA<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>I’ve been following this bookstore ever since it opened 11 months ago and held back from visiting as long as I could. What I saw and experienced was exactly what I enjoy at every bookstore. It’s one thing to see pictures of this indie online but it’s totally different to see this beautifully created space in person. For people who know owner Linzi M., it should be no surprise. With her background in graphic design, her creative talent paired perfectly with a local architect to inspire an incredible bookstore space. If there are awards for this kind of thing, Reading in Public (RinP) should be considered. And as I learned from my visit, the pictures below won’t do it justice.</p><p>RinP is located in the historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines. It has its own Main Street shopping district, a town within a town, making it an excellent location. They offer all new books in a one-level space with excellent organization and neatness. Everything here is pleasing to the eye and if this store were a homemade dessert I would say that the presentation is 5-star. Additionally, you’ll find numerous sidelines that just seem to be a perfect fit for the store’s vibe. Greeting cards, locally created earrings, candles, magnets, and stickers can all be found here. The cafe service is an important part of the business offering specialty coffee drinks and bagels and as KeriAnn told me it sees its own set of regulars. The store’s business has slowed down a bit in the fall season but the Valley Junction district enjoys many visitors during the summer tourist season. If you can’t visit in person (first of all, this is a big mistake!), consider buying books online from the store’s website. From its small origins as a pop-up to its fully imagined brick and mortar, they now anxiously await their first holiday season. Way to go Linzi!</p><p>I didn’t get to meet the leader of the band, but boy does she have a great group of rock stars to back her up and they are equally impressive to the beauty of the physical store. Current store manager, Bethany, future store manager Lilly, booksellers KeriAnn, Leif, and Cat reinforce my belief in “Midwest nice” and will make your experience the perfect complement to the store’s charm. Why would anyone shop online when you can visit a place like this. </p><p>The greater Des Moines metro is slowly upping its presence as a destination for independent bookstores. RinP is now a successful part of that scene. If you’re in the Des Moines area, it’s time for you to discover this newbie and become a regular. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir. </p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>The Drinker</i>, Hans Fallada. This novel is every bit as fascinating as the author's life. Hans Fallada came to prominence in Germany during the 1920s, 30s, and 40s and was one of the few authors not to flee Nazi Germany. He struggled with addiction and mental illness. His writings are a reflection of the times in Germany. The main character of this book is a version of the author and his downward spiral into alcoholism, a failing business, financial losses, a broken marriage, and incarceration. Also check out his book, <i>Every Man Dies Alone</i>, which is my favorite of his works. Recommended. </p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>No Exit</i>, Taylor Adams. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>Sigh, Gone</i>, Phuc Tran. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijB-IEgwYPLGGDc6jIdNwVTmZ45MRcuaYznul-dqmce8B91jq2E4WyxmXb5kGOaJnBQz-sZ3x2yx0EGUxle_SFAB6-6tr9DbvMIrz0LthJzRXaAKPpLKAp_yt6NIpnDeVjJk-fLDCGV0Hz4KFyCDq17WCY8RTPb_mLaY7h_7DWMsn8WgGw5CnBE9Br/s4032/IMG_6278.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijB-IEgwYPLGGDc6jIdNwVTmZ45MRcuaYznul-dqmce8B91jq2E4WyxmXb5kGOaJnBQz-sZ3x2yx0EGUxle_SFAB6-6tr9DbvMIrz0LthJzRXaAKPpLKAp_yt6NIpnDeVjJk-fLDCGV0Hz4KFyCDq17WCY8RTPb_mLaY7h_7DWMsn8WgGw5CnBE9Br/w640-h480/IMG_6278.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractive storefront in a new and modern building. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DnqkYukD6-DQbQxZV301SFV-x28AVwIb8YO5aQqPKs6d0OYBkIJzdetk1izy01-Sa7uaUlQF1E0-ragLxmOsUl6LzyCq3NdrbUhKrUaI_xyDHH_aQyeLfK6MiE5c-YxSWMkyzp9qyv2_3-w_LGnfDJk8qYF4yYvo5J210MmUB_jdJuz3cl21bOWe/s4032/IMG_6280.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DnqkYukD6-DQbQxZV301SFV-x28AVwIb8YO5aQqPKs6d0OYBkIJzdetk1izy01-Sa7uaUlQF1E0-ragLxmOsUl6LzyCq3NdrbUhKrUaI_xyDHH_aQyeLfK6MiE5c-YxSWMkyzp9qyv2_3-w_LGnfDJk8qYF4yYvo5J210MmUB_jdJuz3cl21bOWe/w400-h300/IMG_6280.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sight and opportunity is a rarity for Iowa in November. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9RgxPP4-aO6pLdRY7T_cvGr4y-PJusZBpa9U7kYbuy-V8RpnKMV-uswsd8o9q6_mTIT6oW2aLxbBFXSWhGdIAIgmpnCK9BYCwGJ5L0BiVfZYDNw2fhZj1QdwuFzDByld0kjiMF9XGgzS4MCQNZbQVjASFozLZMwjeRwylfKf2GmZGmWBXdr4_AE8s/s4032/IMG_6281.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9RgxPP4-aO6pLdRY7T_cvGr4y-PJusZBpa9U7kYbuy-V8RpnKMV-uswsd8o9q6_mTIT6oW2aLxbBFXSWhGdIAIgmpnCK9BYCwGJ5L0BiVfZYDNw2fhZj1QdwuFzDByld0kjiMF9XGgzS4MCQNZbQVjASFozLZMwjeRwylfKf2GmZGmWBXdr4_AE8s/w640-h480/IMG_6281.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7WlV99Pk_RlYLalzQVZKc-AgRJm6X4AI91W1eyWVI14ybaZ82JjQ0-Itjv3-sRY6-MNjuHETWNTvylrm2OBAVX-WW3EZadHXFqd59RQV6YEwB8y28R1wQR8rUlmOz2JshT-NPeMapGNaDXtjelvU5Y70wSiLk8I-elsals2_jB9588xcw8DQl42T/s4032/IMG_6282.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7WlV99Pk_RlYLalzQVZKc-AgRJm6X4AI91W1eyWVI14ybaZ82JjQ0-Itjv3-sRY6-MNjuHETWNTvylrm2OBAVX-WW3EZadHXFqd59RQV6YEwB8y28R1wQR8rUlmOz2JshT-NPeMapGNaDXtjelvU5Y70wSiLk8I-elsals2_jB9588xcw8DQl42T/w640-h480/IMG_6282.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking to the right from the front entrance. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn0UUL2E0r_oDJ8FeVm5_5amqgsZX5ATWX8YObXNINgHHrQ6QGa6OJSxxsYnadYU__N5KPZOpOwYy3rQrkJ1EHY50Oz4hv9j_NuREC7oI0wweiDwQ9MzhxXhtTm_MBoDWWqZiV26pfZRkj1kIhDU0SolsSIKDPfCw0Ie7Mv1hCEKFQWWQEiWq3NdQo/s4032/IMG_6283.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn0UUL2E0r_oDJ8FeVm5_5amqgsZX5ATWX8YObXNINgHHrQ6QGa6OJSxxsYnadYU__N5KPZOpOwYy3rQrkJ1EHY50Oz4hv9j_NuREC7oI0wweiDwQ9MzhxXhtTm_MBoDWWqZiV26pfZRkj1kIhDU0SolsSIKDPfCw0Ie7Mv1hCEKFQWWQEiWq3NdQo/w640-h480/IMG_6283.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Head to the right side of the store to see this attractive display highlighting Native American Heritage Month. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q3QeuQrvljSI8F23EoAJWE2dFPS4KfAhrhmJlcMENsMKtWjS40Gm4K7W6HeXkBdTvLNgZqTzJ3Op6O1Z0kT_TJ7_8YIRkqaQY3Q8OrzTpMR2CNuTPDRyo8xVk1nLbqeMSrou5vvM7-JofXL5CdJjD9DCTNQI719oJPJF_Vpn6q_mVr7QJNiSRblQ/s4032/IMG_6284.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q3QeuQrvljSI8F23EoAJWE2dFPS4KfAhrhmJlcMENsMKtWjS40Gm4K7W6HeXkBdTvLNgZqTzJ3Op6O1Z0kT_TJ7_8YIRkqaQY3Q8OrzTpMR2CNuTPDRyo8xVk1nLbqeMSrou5vvM7-JofXL5CdJjD9DCTNQI719oJPJF_Vpn6q_mVr7QJNiSRblQ/w640-h480/IMG_6284.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking to the left from the front entrance. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUqxwgi2bUwSH7KxBWMxpYeHrxj3QsX2_hUHYuR36DmKgY-zrQIOnzFUQuXxHaQ6y14CLsGOh68wqHFCZ9xwdwao92tHQzAGQBlyg1BslNXUCtLYxlR-hPodBxSiRq8kO8N7CF6MRYBOudPIup8OqHu_rIdRkGaYklJtmyO0-BavyPoLafSrKa659/s4032/IMG_6285.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUqxwgi2bUwSH7KxBWMxpYeHrxj3QsX2_hUHYuR36DmKgY-zrQIOnzFUQuXxHaQ6y14CLsGOh68wqHFCZ9xwdwao92tHQzAGQBlyg1BslNXUCtLYxlR-hPodBxSiRq8kO8N7CF6MRYBOudPIup8OqHu_rIdRkGaYklJtmyO0-BavyPoLafSrKa659/w300-h400/IMG_6285.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find the popular <i>Fourth Wing</i> books in the front of the store. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1l0wr8_m_zkLo26_9g1lY-3ya4qLaEgD4vnklbhddi_LmmVP9UPz3T7bq14K0OU1TpW5gOkE5gMPmL7eeCh_745Eed4-mwEqosZRue_W_5JxiZ6aiQAQw6KWvxEpvgCmJYQNYXwDL3kpiQdUpXlwsVoB60HcXkIE9-nI5sBwTvQL8rIIdgvjo4dZt/s4032/IMG_6286.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1l0wr8_m_zkLo26_9g1lY-3ya4qLaEgD4vnklbhddi_LmmVP9UPz3T7bq14K0OU1TpW5gOkE5gMPmL7eeCh_745Eed4-mwEqosZRue_W_5JxiZ6aiQAQw6KWvxEpvgCmJYQNYXwDL3kpiQdUpXlwsVoB60HcXkIE9-nI5sBwTvQL8rIIdgvjo4dZt/w300-h400/IMG_6286.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Various stationery items directly to the left after entering the store. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmx1OiJp0EMCExiyzpgQtmatwkGCpEAujNeuQVsziPuV3DwUb86TPgYD11DI4Tg2hhmzxk1Cq6KHJ1rrJl3EUqY7Er4CPq5s8ERW-ZoVoYtFHvKU1n5fxnF360e-3_L3HutoIBvvOFkFfaTJ9inVSIDI6dCDhw3VgAUydBgxLzskiIjnfc2Ylx5zX/s4032/IMG_6287.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmx1OiJp0EMCExiyzpgQtmatwkGCpEAujNeuQVsziPuV3DwUb86TPgYD11DI4Tg2hhmzxk1Cq6KHJ1rrJl3EUqY7Er4CPq5s8ERW-ZoVoYtFHvKU1n5fxnF360e-3_L3HutoIBvvOFkFfaTJ9inVSIDI6dCDhw3VgAUydBgxLzskiIjnfc2Ylx5zX/w480-h640/IMG_6287.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Along the shelves on both sides of the store, you’ll find these really cute little reading nooks. What an excellent design. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaiqc34zbuJC5KPNBwJJ2Ub-cM6aL7Y9T137c_grRqvmoJvJbwEW_ufDAz58B5d19N1uANsiIkZNM-9YIpDVM6K8W85pPA1Ezd_gfRrU-t-0kzhdUSl8jN9kLM5TtPH6CZ7YPb-VzaTEhVfR5TUOWwfqI7KOczDe9Y4tQJnNpnOaLMULUOjFZTc84/s4032/IMG_6289.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaiqc34zbuJC5KPNBwJJ2Ub-cM6aL7Y9T137c_grRqvmoJvJbwEW_ufDAz58B5d19N1uANsiIkZNM-9YIpDVM6K8W85pPA1Ezd_gfRrU-t-0kzhdUSl8jN9kLM5TtPH6CZ7YPb-VzaTEhVfR5TUOWwfqI7KOczDe9Y4tQJnNpnOaLMULUOjFZTc84/w640-h480/IMG_6289.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don’t know much about earrings but I thought these were really cool. Best of all, they’re created by a local artist. If you see it in a bookstore and you like it, GET IT! You’re unlikely to find it anywhere else. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_abZDfF4UBPGO-fyWRa6Gys2c5VDihop0JJah36F1vec5m_ACq7iazhAkcSkmYIHd5idNN5SAz9WsQe1polBUw_igkqsBoX8AposHmEN5SFWk-dYnE3XnzK0ep4AJpwpaTDbPpt7_lRaJRF6kCup_PlgRONo98N8sXVybNmoUhV3Xqe0lokFv6nmv/s4032/IMG_6290.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_abZDfF4UBPGO-fyWRa6Gys2c5VDihop0JJah36F1vec5m_ACq7iazhAkcSkmYIHd5idNN5SAz9WsQe1polBUw_igkqsBoX8AposHmEN5SFWk-dYnE3XnzK0ep4AJpwpaTDbPpt7_lRaJRF6kCup_PlgRONo98N8sXVybNmoUhV3Xqe0lokFv6nmv/s320/IMG_6290.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you live in Des Moines and you’re shopping here, this is a must. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7DPgfV7jEk7ZqOt8jUiz2ri68-Nehau_m_W1rJX5MEv82JhCxxHHPm9C6NDTTrxeNoD9RvTQS3jgXztP52mpAc5AP3OC03Y_dlDInYZHZveNyNOuSexwcFORjmcs2ZfcmCtSoBpzUzSYvERXBzQNgH6q0h5Iturw9unpi43JlF-c5rvABpNOw9gtc/s4032/IMG_6291.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7DPgfV7jEk7ZqOt8jUiz2ri68-Nehau_m_W1rJX5MEv82JhCxxHHPm9C6NDTTrxeNoD9RvTQS3jgXztP52mpAc5AP3OC03Y_dlDInYZHZveNyNOuSexwcFORjmcs2ZfcmCtSoBpzUzSYvERXBzQNgH6q0h5Iturw9unpi43JlF-c5rvABpNOw9gtc/w640-h480/IMG_6291.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking across the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkUlnUZSZ92sOQZZbch6MkFsuvTSLF4piDbTrAvlCsejMFZslrkAlCA3B79YTa2UYT4SzoyTLzBDBNgKKGYbzbJO0cvUstHe-3vbr1KQgPiHowe9lfATDqDI71h0fz0Mx-iagKp7cG2soiSiqGJ4TW01GTT27PIjn1ZGElEf5iCemkCtv5hgkWGy2/s4032/IMG_6292.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkUlnUZSZ92sOQZZbch6MkFsuvTSLF4piDbTrAvlCsejMFZslrkAlCA3B79YTa2UYT4SzoyTLzBDBNgKKGYbzbJO0cvUstHe-3vbr1KQgPiHowe9lfATDqDI71h0fz0Mx-iagKp7cG2soiSiqGJ4TW01GTT27PIjn1ZGElEf5iCemkCtv5hgkWGy2/w640-h480/IMG_6292.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the staff picks. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMcBOIpl3qqMbsXzM8eOQAO2v_Ds3GxbP02PkjDMbfpdXaCm_mp6tUygcU2viHL2On2_mCKKCF6l0DpU4_kx6T7zn32D5Hy-nxoHERBarssNDs4r8UsCZlGUC5r8eW2Aum0kas3sDaabNQbJTn2ebDfQKvKIOlJ7oJbALuhBza-VbgBIBVn36oeid/s4032/IMG_6293.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMcBOIpl3qqMbsXzM8eOQAO2v_Ds3GxbP02PkjDMbfpdXaCm_mp6tUygcU2viHL2On2_mCKKCF6l0DpU4_kx6T7zn32D5Hy-nxoHERBarssNDs4r8UsCZlGUC5r8eW2Aum0kas3sDaabNQbJTn2ebDfQKvKIOlJ7oJbALuhBza-VbgBIBVn36oeid/w640-h480/IMG_6293.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another angle and overview of the store from the front of the space. Notice the lighting and light fixtures. Very attractive. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMXt4M6gyFOZZnkD-kB96DC6x08EMVRX67Sxmx06KvXchSOQn-azFFFc0oF_fWx84rFTBjdjONaX1kWtc_9a102nYyH2W56qm9FG1XSCRSHHJattPTUR-fiFUTx1vcQoRYA81d4GwvWDokMigQItDtG2K64hm0CtBTU78noxkQ7E0LtrzGFweWZx9T/s4032/IMG_6294.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMXt4M6gyFOZZnkD-kB96DC6x08EMVRX67Sxmx06KvXchSOQn-azFFFc0oF_fWx84rFTBjdjONaX1kWtc_9a102nYyH2W56qm9FG1XSCRSHHJattPTUR-fiFUTx1vcQoRYA81d4GwvWDokMigQItDtG2K64hm0CtBTU78noxkQ7E0LtrzGFweWZx9T/w480-h640/IMG_6294.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cafe service and counter is located in the center of the store along with the checkout counter. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc96q2OR-HHst79MypkLcj5jZHMVf7Hlv0nVrwKDmPhcxCXu0j18NEfLRHtcUpP1Qba5AljKS4tI8szfXjr1QRuua6TyM_DM0Dkz7klncOhaVGTt8mBsGFRYd5uYW3XaI9sO_S0XD2Hml6j47QhMyrOd9uFgZ0rJizGZDmYz__DagLOm3Nia6Jp2Oj/s4032/IMG_6295.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc96q2OR-HHst79MypkLcj5jZHMVf7Hlv0nVrwKDmPhcxCXu0j18NEfLRHtcUpP1Qba5AljKS4tI8szfXjr1QRuua6TyM_DM0Dkz7klncOhaVGTt8mBsGFRYd5uYW3XaI9sO_S0XD2Hml6j47QhMyrOd9uFgZ0rJizGZDmYz__DagLOm3Nia6Jp2Oj/w300-h400/IMG_6295.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A partial drink menu of what you can enjoy here. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6en793uG1H_3zimUaH403WEEFKKcvo5DI9vw4H267rscFBJKqL6x2Gwab3F_vRxnHgTBES_BboT4fzz7ncB7OeOXsTw2knExrfGdmXi7cyD3Sn6eFCv6rZ6kdrShF4qiAnFrVb97myb7Bmlt-S5AC4xiFysKNxVwKCdQWGfl9VNOdjb1cgGRh53A/s4032/IMG_6296.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6en793uG1H_3zimUaH403WEEFKKcvo5DI9vw4H267rscFBJKqL6x2Gwab3F_vRxnHgTBES_BboT4fzz7ncB7OeOXsTw2knExrfGdmXi7cyD3Sn6eFCv6rZ6kdrShF4qiAnFrVb97myb7Bmlt-S5AC4xiFysKNxVwKCdQWGfl9VNOdjb1cgGRh53A/w300-h400/IMG_6296.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An example of the neat signage found for every genre throughout the store. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvk17duNSK9ZtlYsdKWTfEWUUMIe07J5cVykzqBVrvr3AEjqBtAMt46Jr0o2ER6J8fV_PtQ8lClBr_dDsv_Mliw3oSne3IwNvUCGjp4TuWlIKYeMn-Rc5Hnty8eZ_KCJt0xf8SWhWJHWN-I0WUU_5Z9ooFpKjTklFm29XMk72loGDtCMsa7nzh-XD/s4032/IMG_6297.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvk17duNSK9ZtlYsdKWTfEWUUMIe07J5cVykzqBVrvr3AEjqBtAMt46Jr0o2ER6J8fV_PtQ8lClBr_dDsv_Mliw3oSne3IwNvUCGjp4TuWlIKYeMn-Rc5Hnty8eZ_KCJt0xf8SWhWJHWN-I0WUU_5Z9ooFpKjTklFm29XMk72loGDtCMsa7nzh-XD/w640-h480/IMG_6297.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What are you waiting for? Grab a coffee, a book, and enjoy a seat in a wonderful space. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Lj0c-6CCq4qnkivG_gUrD-S12bE_UdI2ifg5RHvXmNvu0chhzPPdg7sRERNuEP3StNIrvGQLWgvD54s411IMtJUG9B0YjgxGeUjM-cwuq2OKvBIfHj9PGYfhWR3nTX1piEsm1ynZ3otPYJMslDGC4Lgkftbx-Yh2xKAcFifA_Nnbc94vIQiRJfIg/s4032/IMG_6299.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Lj0c-6CCq4qnkivG_gUrD-S12bE_UdI2ifg5RHvXmNvu0chhzPPdg7sRERNuEP3StNIrvGQLWgvD54s411IMtJUG9B0YjgxGeUjM-cwuq2OKvBIfHj9PGYfhWR3nTX1piEsm1ynZ3otPYJMslDGC4Lgkftbx-Yh2xKAcFifA_Nnbc94vIQiRJfIg/w640-h480/IMG_6299.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Head over to the right side of the store and start your browsing. Notice those cute reading nooks spaced along the wall. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWFWYMnj4NE20Z7qG-YMVJj013m3-ghkRKnsaWspQn19uKSaqPM3dofVRA4cysC3_VEwgwyJZ7NoasOACRbn9ABJEwAbRV388ZlF248cK8XoM8sMdQXasSN7pprCSmcgNsusEK4jUUgbEQWC8wZg4fIRWzsGDUCt8lScB16IUlm-VE29WaB9tsLDr/s4032/IMG_6300.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWFWYMnj4NE20Z7qG-YMVJj013m3-ghkRKnsaWspQn19uKSaqPM3dofVRA4cysC3_VEwgwyJZ7NoasOACRbn9ABJEwAbRV388ZlF248cK8XoM8sMdQXasSN7pprCSmcgNsusEK4jUUgbEQWC8wZg4fIRWzsGDUCt8lScB16IUlm-VE29WaB9tsLDr/w640-h480/IMG_6300.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the children’s section. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjc625cj0cxUmwcfkeWxmGul-N4eVKYdiLSDAPUNUxUe8aaYyW1MtGIK6gnY7N6-A8p2a68zYn_gxySV5Kst5f9a4DgdogYZSpRJJ6b_L4uBu0s46l_Fa1jFgAJVKbW1elyyVPyEoG7O-nmXEzCCfDF4WQkypHRA1yqP_pv3_-PdFdjs8jVx9soBK/s4032/IMG_6301.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjc625cj0cxUmwcfkeWxmGul-N4eVKYdiLSDAPUNUxUe8aaYyW1MtGIK6gnY7N6-A8p2a68zYn_gxySV5Kst5f9a4DgdogYZSpRJJ6b_L4uBu0s46l_Fa1jFgAJVKbW1elyyVPyEoG7O-nmXEzCCfDF4WQkypHRA1yqP_pv3_-PdFdjs8jVx9soBK/w300-h400/IMG_6301.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The children’s area includes places to sit for little readers or places for mom and dad to sit and read to the little readers. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-mLegKhOPRahWyRctC4UblcDGFfx2ucRLJB-35-dWVfxrS0JYrKvtJHcgnCx8Vg_05ss3WcDo4uyz2CZfS-P9r9mUxDNg9g1k8LfnKYViP-yONxBpGILgyu3Ji1RAZ4_oIjx4rUKj5E1fMHNLbpM50nrW8aHCBkhn28djZxWoDlyf-dsbZ-X0i_H/s4032/IMG_6302.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-mLegKhOPRahWyRctC4UblcDGFfx2ucRLJB-35-dWVfxrS0JYrKvtJHcgnCx8Vg_05ss3WcDo4uyz2CZfS-P9r9mUxDNg9g1k8LfnKYViP-yONxBpGILgyu3Ji1RAZ4_oIjx4rUKj5E1fMHNLbpM50nrW8aHCBkhn28djZxWoDlyf-dsbZ-X0i_H/w400-h300/IMG_6302.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visual confirmation of a bathroom but the winner here is the unique and artistic wallpaper. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSMfDS1sBzLFF8n-k1ww-uc_7V660TAR5tozAA7JHVPxIbnudb2ve0GxmOR9f3U0AkFRIVNUh7SM3-qqwGsBpdXFz9yTVD44RA9W67hTCLcZwEoBw5nsis7xGjWu85ePUZRtqkaU7W4vnzoNNmukRhyqbj36qrrrdErCJW2OA0ngDM4ygQN96FZJ-/s4032/IMG_6303.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSMfDS1sBzLFF8n-k1ww-uc_7V660TAR5tozAA7JHVPxIbnudb2ve0GxmOR9f3U0AkFRIVNUh7SM3-qqwGsBpdXFz9yTVD44RA9W67hTCLcZwEoBw5nsis7xGjWu85ePUZRtqkaU7W4vnzoNNmukRhyqbj36qrrrdErCJW2OA0ngDM4ygQN96FZJ-/w640-h480/IMG_6303.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking from the back of the store toward the front entrance. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_V9m3AwuOeUu9_5DXPmiEibnzUgmEp31mNhvLcAJ1JAzC7QBnaJWgPgVp1rCVvexoOZ-vQKG0WNKocYmXaUJN9126I2qXgLem5ZqbEu770Beua95PtBQ79DelDui0Dkhdph17xavO3x6a5EsDk4mDFZQut3PVEpAyVvaAN47aX-iZM_EJ92pRAS-b/s4032/IMG_6304.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_V9m3AwuOeUu9_5DXPmiEibnzUgmEp31mNhvLcAJ1JAzC7QBnaJWgPgVp1rCVvexoOZ-vQKG0WNKocYmXaUJN9126I2qXgLem5ZqbEu770Beua95PtBQ79DelDui0Dkhdph17xavO3x6a5EsDk4mDFZQut3PVEpAyVvaAN47aX-iZM_EJ92pRAS-b/w400-h300/IMG_6304.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The iconic store name in lights on the back wall of the store. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsAf-Wb0rxuj5R5AVAv1sZo5N29DDFEJuxSy9ljqXLd6jI3k3_2kDOkX7D0voKZiDqEY8UugqCUCUXnUit2RoNe0i1yyKp1xJV8N8dcxvKcqs5v8WM2xoDV4CxzLSWcOR-tIJCh5rFGw0EFWG49DFLAkh2tCU5RxezEvftfarTV5PtDq11CcgZqb3/s4032/IMG_6306.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsAf-Wb0rxuj5R5AVAv1sZo5N29DDFEJuxSy9ljqXLd6jI3k3_2kDOkX7D0voKZiDqEY8UugqCUCUXnUit2RoNe0i1yyKp1xJV8N8dcxvKcqs5v8WM2xoDV4CxzLSWcOR-tIJCh5rFGw0EFWG49DFLAkh2tCU5RxezEvftfarTV5PtDq11CcgZqb3/w480-h640/IMG_6306.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An absolutely gorgeous mural on the front wall. I didn’t notice this until after I’d been in the store for awhile. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_K67vj7F7czDxX5GkFPbpHIOrQNXTsxSaVbmyOQ_NWSaJp835xjwTDGtIAfsGAVUP9CYHefoaWnlY4-A5Eqj0424yOKlWq1eueT_DFKfd1o9fZHtMBAYDedrPxdksoMzHFuD6hlfaj0zuu8QKx8mcSoDwBgGiD6giq0___nwHsU4oodbbH-jjeuq_/s4032/IMG_6307.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_K67vj7F7czDxX5GkFPbpHIOrQNXTsxSaVbmyOQ_NWSaJp835xjwTDGtIAfsGAVUP9CYHefoaWnlY4-A5Eqj0424yOKlWq1eueT_DFKfd1o9fZHtMBAYDedrPxdksoMzHFuD6hlfaj0zuu8QKx8mcSoDwBgGiD6giq0___nwHsU4oodbbH-jjeuq_/w300-h400/IMG_6307.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A variety of stickers and magnets that you’ll see at the checkout counter. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMo-SGGEk1Qx3zUAaTeq0ti16sp_Z-P3qR8PaEEYAdcwXkuAYvExEm_Bh6gWacoBoSjvKmFcfeLxsP1X95QJL4KlU3w1hdtOJEIh4Grdp2KNO968LAEWCbb9y9XAPCYE0gZdea9Hc_qm2J8cKUg3gBwJPODpwft__WdVIlW_EHRwGhMlf4uYYQjtt/s4032/IMG_6308.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMo-SGGEk1Qx3zUAaTeq0ti16sp_Z-P3qR8PaEEYAdcwXkuAYvExEm_Bh6gWacoBoSjvKmFcfeLxsP1X95QJL4KlU3w1hdtOJEIh4Grdp2KNO968LAEWCbb9y9XAPCYE0gZdea9Hc_qm2J8cKUg3gBwJPODpwft__WdVIlW_EHRwGhMlf4uYYQjtt/w640-h480/IMG_6308.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This picture shows another one of the really smart designs in the store. Along both walls of shelves you’ll see these very neat storage spaces at the bottom of all the shelves. I cannot overstate the time, work, and planning that went into this store. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXw0uzc88juHNKodbRCTSnSdGux_v-cEgzU5j4UBR_rPOp_hZynl6aEX14FdRoFQ9G4TT0SqYCKN5ZWGLhOHDZK4dXzKsrFqLAiALI1HMCy_UEcjxtlPVkGcn4WCwDcneSHQQU-Mb-azcOb5ufuo2hiBLiYcISSSMdAUzWwJ6tQd1U5QjGX2BvPrHc/s4032/IMG_6310.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXw0uzc88juHNKodbRCTSnSdGux_v-cEgzU5j4UBR_rPOp_hZynl6aEX14FdRoFQ9G4TT0SqYCKN5ZWGLhOHDZK4dXzKsrFqLAiALI1HMCy_UEcjxtlPVkGcn4WCwDcneSHQQU-Mb-azcOb5ufuo2hiBLiYcISSSMdAUzWwJ6tQd1U5QjGX2BvPrHc/w640-h480/IMG_6310.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Bethany in the center and Lilly on the right, two of the fine people I met at Reading in Public Bookstore & Cafe. Thanks for a great visit. </td></tr></tbody></table>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-5109830804236886832023-11-10T15:59:00.000-05:002023-11-10T15:59:17.192-05:00Outside of a Dog Books & Games - Vermillion, SD<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7Vcn1qTTShoPgcZsXAHSB8CHpi7MH4ZDe5yrim-4iPXVXRF26gE3AelzyS0D7Q_ls3s6boE7bggzpEfCZB9EdYEFERpuseZtgvmi4YDgwA6cbQNruTdyHj1BEMP4YQ3o-WRJb-YX3LL61y1ql1rm5R56LQI7hFVAc_viIPD3E9HHF6YGG8gRN7Wa/s4032/IMG_6191.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7Vcn1qTTShoPgcZsXAHSB8CHpi7MH4ZDe5yrim-4iPXVXRF26gE3AelzyS0D7Q_ls3s6boE7bggzpEfCZB9EdYEFERpuseZtgvmi4YDgwA6cbQNruTdyHj1BEMP4YQ3o-WRJb-YX3LL61y1ql1rm5R56LQI7hFVAc_viIPD3E9HHF6YGG8gRN7Wa/w400-h300/IMG_6191.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outside of a Dog Books & Games, Vermillion, SD<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>Just when I thought my journey was the unique journey and adventure, I meet Mike P., the friendly owner at Outside of a Dog. I was telling him a little bit about my bookstore visits as he patiently and quietly listened. Then he told me about HIS journey. Yes, he’s a bookstore owner but he and his wife also have their own goals of visiting EVERY county in the United States! All of his visits are marked on a map and he’s covered 52% of the country’s counties. Astounding (Indie Bob, you’ve got to up your game, the bar’s been raised, get crackin’!)! I found this to be as astonishing as the wonderful bookstore he created. </p><p>Outside of a Dog is just off the Main Street of downtown Vermillion and is off to a great start, open now for about two years. Mike’s experience was in higher education, including Ohio State University, with a background in math and linguistics. For many years though, his wife had put the bug in his ear about opening a bookstore. So after time spent in Cincinnati, New York City, and Chicago, they found themselves in Vermillion, SD, a college town without a bookstore. An indie was born and is now thriving with numerous regular customers and a tight and supportive community of customers from the University of South Dakota. And as good as things are going, I’m optimistic that they are going to get better and better. Way to go, Mike!</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbl00r6zEgCR-Oy9JJNhD2KGr7wXkcwI4Q8I0CoI4u-gubo8LSh82CSaYL9s_xMohz_75hR4hxoPOnKx9BbrGPX9SdffoRERCYb4Ham26xYGB3A0Tt09rsl6kZWim0oSKuBFp1lNIquMWFmzl5Jn6NKnx06KvtiEC2zHCDWAX_hsYacGMCkQkqc0w/s4032/IMG_6222.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbl00r6zEgCR-Oy9JJNhD2KGr7wXkcwI4Q8I0CoI4u-gubo8LSh82CSaYL9s_xMohz_75hR4hxoPOnKx9BbrGPX9SdffoRERCYb4Ham26xYGB3A0Tt09rsl6kZWim0oSKuBFp1lNIquMWFmzl5Jn6NKnx06KvtiEC2zHCDWAX_hsYacGMCkQkqc0w/s320/IMG_6222.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A happy bookseller waiting for you!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Outside of a Dog offers all new books in a medium sized two-room setting. I thought the books curated for the store were outstanding. The room to the right and rear of the store offers all varieties of games and hosts active game nights every other Saturday. In addition to these events, they also host author events that can be held in the store and they also have options for hosting on campus. Even though the entire space is on the smallish side, they have a good assortment of sidelines. </p><p>But the clincher (as always) for me at this indie is the lovable bookstore dog and bookseller, Waldo. He saw me coming before I entered and was standing behind the front door window enthusiastically wagging his tail, anxious to have me enter the store. You will be unable to resist the power of Waldo. After all, as Mike told me, he runs the show. </p><p>A charming college town that has now added a terrific bookstore to a welcoming business community. Pay this place a visit for a wonderful bookstore experience that you’ll never duplicate online. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir. </p><p>CURRENLTY READING: <i>The Drinker</i>, Hans Fallada. </p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>I’m Possible</i>, Richard Antoine White. <i>The Language of Food</i>, Dan Jurafsky. A hip Outside of a Dog t-shirt. </p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw461goPDmQUUpDAnQITpm5Yt0Htnah1tLdm7Pn3SHvngofnmG08gsqbnBKBSde5UgjPENkiJhrpVe-kqeUC46B7OolODNZAtMf80It3_nV6o8nZxQ6KeEKCs_ghIq4pweZpQCwKbQ7VqiUkX7GrJIH2jcWnOzc1O8cq5FRag8QF9M2OCG4Ro4KIbV/s4032/IMG_6192.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw461goPDmQUUpDAnQITpm5Yt0Htnah1tLdm7Pn3SHvngofnmG08gsqbnBKBSde5UgjPENkiJhrpVe-kqeUC46B7OolODNZAtMf80It3_nV6o8nZxQ6KeEKCs_ghIq4pweZpQCwKbQ7VqiUkX7GrJIH2jcWnOzc1O8cq5FRag8QF9M2OCG4Ro4KIbV/w480-h640/IMG_6192.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is who enthusiasitcally waited to greet me as I approached the entrance. This picture will not do justice to the happy look on Waldo's face and the wagging tail What a joy he is!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHW5mw3ULfEPKIruchsJ1isKSKiSZ3Hn8xWSaoowpWGgKX0bJeejCwYdqIf-JPUdPV5zGSEPUcbvBcb5_F_SMHpVSifUXHQEnf_xjRkCNaIQDiz5w7a2W9A-JTRsQvqhPA2_3BfJAtYycEvl_BfRB-L-3UXxqKvRixagI_uQl6c_ZifsvqUGwaFjh/s4032/IMG_6193.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHW5mw3ULfEPKIruchsJ1isKSKiSZ3Hn8xWSaoowpWGgKX0bJeejCwYdqIf-JPUdPV5zGSEPUcbvBcb5_F_SMHpVSifUXHQEnf_xjRkCNaIQDiz5w7a2W9A-JTRsQvqhPA2_3BfJAtYycEvl_BfRB-L-3UXxqKvRixagI_uQl6c_ZifsvqUGwaFjh/w640-h480/IMG_6193.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of window display space. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6Sqvl7zCMKlmdgkOL7KGvkLSwEn6NqWIzLKCoABCQyo9U6X0g8ktKanec96K6QkXkw66Cj_O-c6ymy9yNa4Rnhmog0fv3eMB598Od4TcjaYimKw8X1z5hSU2ba0dBPCvpx-nBffBx3Xqz7uAj6eMw068qkhEK2GjXp1EMA0Cyt7APPUYKsDPhhAe/s4032/IMG_6194.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6Sqvl7zCMKlmdgkOL7KGvkLSwEn6NqWIzLKCoABCQyo9U6X0g8ktKanec96K6QkXkw66Cj_O-c6ymy9yNa4Rnhmog0fv3eMB598Od4TcjaYimKw8X1z5hSU2ba0dBPCvpx-nBffBx3Xqz7uAj6eMw068qkhEK2GjXp1EMA0Cyt7APPUYKsDPhhAe/w640-h480/IMG_6194.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSOAdqu7o3QOuLQb0gyHUatiVZsa9wPaJ7cYwsCNYP8tWzKI-PgAHfvJ5xIod6kmMIobB8U56Ab15v5RFNSw8kHdrWlin-jkpAmwRqnFFYXuMgYyW8ff2Lb6xgCL-wSRcnfmi0xKX3eJBMtjFAtYJq5kRtJtACsNNpcceVkKh9utGkAlv1B5x7B_se/s4032/IMG_6195.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSOAdqu7o3QOuLQb0gyHUatiVZsa9wPaJ7cYwsCNYP8tWzKI-PgAHfvJ5xIod6kmMIobB8U56Ab15v5RFNSw8kHdrWlin-jkpAmwRqnFFYXuMgYyW8ff2Lb6xgCL-wSRcnfmi0xKX3eJBMtjFAtYJq5kRtJtACsNNpcceVkKh9utGkAlv1B5x7B_se/w640-h480/IMG_6195.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking toward the right from the front entrance. That area in the rear right is the game room. Games for sale in that area and also playing the games. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm0my4eCgQcTqekZBCg6DZ-g3ate5utp-X3eYscCDghHwIzodC6ISJBXtx9mDk2d4GzDvy9rSsLpoAqbbmCs5YKc2tkcyNjoAwuaRY_hehkPwnWo8Wk-qGbixTepZRkcyze9CIYCZi-hdfDVlOt_C7oRohs0VCfHzRwCcrN9fru7ItxNHFIiSc7v4g/s4032/IMG_6196.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm0my4eCgQcTqekZBCg6DZ-g3ate5utp-X3eYscCDghHwIzodC6ISJBXtx9mDk2d4GzDvy9rSsLpoAqbbmCs5YKc2tkcyNjoAwuaRY_hehkPwnWo8Wk-qGbixTepZRkcyze9CIYCZi-hdfDVlOt_C7oRohs0VCfHzRwCcrN9fru7ItxNHFIiSc7v4g/w480-h640/IMG_6196.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of Waldo's stations, right behind the front display window. He's anxious for EVERYONE who visits. <br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUako7DhTF_7AwxcCEgujF_mei4oid26RHTuqSl4bx6_aXHHJwb4AVNOGQ15Vj3LzQjuvqH7HuF1gQyEEPRKhibRkNNsqWdtX22Eu0SRbdLF3xf2-i17OA7qeX0i7ya1nztq4rxmcW_SsfL5BAVMtREOWhU7x6SeTvGYP8vvk1QSt5ZVQkggdQfkV8/s4032/IMG_6197.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUako7DhTF_7AwxcCEgujF_mei4oid26RHTuqSl4bx6_aXHHJwb4AVNOGQ15Vj3LzQjuvqH7HuF1gQyEEPRKhibRkNNsqWdtX22Eu0SRbdLF3xf2-i17OA7qeX0i7ya1nztq4rxmcW_SsfL5BAVMtREOWhU7x6SeTvGYP8vvk1QSt5ZVQkggdQfkV8/s320/IMG_6197.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you're wondering how the store got its name, this explains it perfectly. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEyy4-KS4TViClPL7Bty6l1Vd_8KZv7ruCsSVptSBqtyKBh87TvZ7f-uRjpScHET-i8dWMLj4QRBAjUck2XohRT6bUSGbDP0zEkoGdKWSfGHvfslj-Tki_gQynTyF7GMaYmiRU_dEU1C4oR1j2_awWksm6nlOC7gvAV5WCh79tL19BUixv3HdWHvh/s4032/IMG_6198.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEyy4-KS4TViClPL7Bty6l1Vd_8KZv7ruCsSVptSBqtyKBh87TvZ7f-uRjpScHET-i8dWMLj4QRBAjUck2XohRT6bUSGbDP0zEkoGdKWSfGHvfslj-Tki_gQynTyF7GMaYmiRU_dEU1C4oR1j2_awWksm6nlOC7gvAV5WCh79tL19BUixv3HdWHvh/w640-h480/IMG_6198.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, you need more books and more t-shirts. Be like Indie Bob and get one of these hip t-shirts. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgminHpLDKDHvpfEuHKVwuyqSrlpAZWPtCGvYuS9GM5v1qmxSLeBs6j1m4-mDwVqiMkVKQm98yHQUJ_Xo8fTKqYDLJxrqnWMh0xfJB8UtaoeK6y7QuqdhH6x5GYqrS-1Dd7aQhSWEH0FKR9lbCMUsZ865HQ9i12Kc1MdiaP210KuWyyDOLWubZ7tOk0/s4032/IMG_6200.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgminHpLDKDHvpfEuHKVwuyqSrlpAZWPtCGvYuS9GM5v1qmxSLeBs6j1m4-mDwVqiMkVKQm98yHQUJ_Xo8fTKqYDLJxrqnWMh0xfJB8UtaoeK6y7QuqdhH6x5GYqrS-1Dd7aQhSWEH0FKR9lbCMUsZ865HQ9i12Kc1MdiaP210KuWyyDOLWubZ7tOk0/w480-h640/IMG_6200.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the room at the left rear of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aGeaYC1gqzBCMFO1y5KahQNIPCIiITuJzk_hdbbBVVLy3athUsE_ScaHtVvVjK3fcYh2IjDJMa8ay7tkf_hISEFhoB5dpbMA8HWv4dEL_18Db7Fi_UA2E_WPgZo2_J1rL6-SL3NBrWcHj5agUd6nTLc8ImWiImR618xENxkQpfaB9jyFI80POUNx/s4032/IMG_6201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aGeaYC1gqzBCMFO1y5KahQNIPCIiITuJzk_hdbbBVVLy3athUsE_ScaHtVvVjK3fcYh2IjDJMa8ay7tkf_hISEFhoB5dpbMA8HWv4dEL_18Db7Fi_UA2E_WPgZo2_J1rL6-SL3NBrWcHj5agUd6nTLc8ImWiImR618xENxkQpfaB9jyFI80POUNx/w640-h480/IMG_6201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Excellent table display near the front of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3gia0Wf9jTDenPVIzcrny1LmRAVrahdCie9Vsk6aHyUFIMYoQ_BPZpmB1ULxQnAk5xTa-nMf7mvMl3qJS0ZpK1pC_vjzWUkQcatO0nk4fYP2pi9XUUTUVWpL7P6IP8GhUK-PZs3bEa0kYjvTEnF0xiSeTRUns0N5AQlfBgq36kZWSA2lmb8Am2zWI/s4032/IMG_6202.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3gia0Wf9jTDenPVIzcrny1LmRAVrahdCie9Vsk6aHyUFIMYoQ_BPZpmB1ULxQnAk5xTa-nMf7mvMl3qJS0ZpK1pC_vjzWUkQcatO0nk4fYP2pi9XUUTUVWpL7P6IP8GhUK-PZs3bEa0kYjvTEnF0xiSeTRUns0N5AQlfBgq36kZWSA2lmb8Am2zWI/w480-h640/IMG_6202.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go to theses shelves directly to the left after entering and browse a variety of sidelines. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxvSos_V3G7Pix79a8CpRt6keMkNGR0f_FADeXZmbrKsDQxsmMpQlAHVfJnLxn1rxRx6dppfrKP5094aSb5CAdQjjkzQK_BLjD5amIXLks-V9RsrdrYe-uqFDIO8uY7djk-2t86Mhn15Gzd7hTsEy4IJOr8MMTddlnVVrv44NU0o_y_wTVFx2w8nv/s4032/IMG_6203.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxvSos_V3G7Pix79a8CpRt6keMkNGR0f_FADeXZmbrKsDQxsmMpQlAHVfJnLxn1rxRx6dppfrKP5094aSb5CAdQjjkzQK_BLjD5amIXLks-V9RsrdrYe-uqFDIO8uY7djk-2t86Mhn15Gzd7hTsEy4IJOr8MMTddlnVVrv44NU0o_y_wTVFx2w8nv/w400-h300/IMG_6203.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many bookstores carry a variety of book-themed candles like these. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiph4KDSDUIlZWlECFIBcrCMQEECSsh-4m41Hq9nKSoI17jxxDZwgTKyBuephQRchxrD1R8HgDTOOxUroSMVhG9eB5H6MA6shnP7vQfmUeL27UL19Ryc5X8itUFiFbncuGPMqdQCTHehZBrdRm_SyLROqxwmQDlaxqK6DSa796bXV1imukR4MLH6V5M/s4032/IMG_6204.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiph4KDSDUIlZWlECFIBcrCMQEECSsh-4m41Hq9nKSoI17jxxDZwgTKyBuephQRchxrD1R8HgDTOOxUroSMVhG9eB5H6MA6shnP7vQfmUeL27UL19Ryc5X8itUFiFbncuGPMqdQCTHehZBrdRm_SyLROqxwmQDlaxqK6DSa796bXV1imukR4MLH6V5M/w480-h640/IMG_6204.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the greeting cards available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wUnCU6VxDS2K0hfAnacSDr_JCHIEZkkZppNiSUpkbZnrelE3fzUF2TaAme6UiyPKFRbheKUTUIMcBT1wkRjXcnn-eU3naKpeNSIArenavtRVsqIux_KRiul_W8mNqU_RU_LM8MmhbMK9O1OO0f73NcqEE7wkvWOMXUIJna2f8ENY474SFM1QjuYA/s4032/IMG_6205.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wUnCU6VxDS2K0hfAnacSDr_JCHIEZkkZppNiSUpkbZnrelE3fzUF2TaAme6UiyPKFRbheKUTUIMcBT1wkRjXcnn-eU3naKpeNSIArenavtRVsqIux_KRiul_W8mNqU_RU_LM8MmhbMK9O1OO0f73NcqEE7wkvWOMXUIJna2f8ENY474SFM1QjuYA/w640-h480/IMG_6205.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the room at the rear left of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEw4AwIajABC60bOTw-SW53mS3U6HFXeLECiQsC929qfxITmllyMBe6lFePjkn220zm6iNv2mYT1HEbv7we1iubKXKYCKbI-kVVFXNRihvlp5s8nFlZ7ayw0qbvsst24mG-ECUbMsyDZ9zyvfKujO53ZEK6tAd3QGkeJ-9mWfAFUBd8uh8DdbMWn11/s4032/IMG_6206.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEw4AwIajABC60bOTw-SW53mS3U6HFXeLECiQsC929qfxITmllyMBe6lFePjkn220zm6iNv2mYT1HEbv7we1iubKXKYCKbI-kVVFXNRihvlp5s8nFlZ7ayw0qbvsst24mG-ECUbMsyDZ9zyvfKujO53ZEK6tAd3QGkeJ-9mWfAFUBd8uh8DdbMWn11/s320/IMG_6206.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Have fun doing a puzzle AND discovering books that you ARE allowed to read </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivh3v1A2mx5lblmjHGgdGZoWFnDnheZy_snexzATETJTmaw2UnGTZFZRpHluFPwaoP5Phs4V9STAA7HBT-ke8-edqoj_1agdHQ52s8RefkcRQYtBSc7yDxl25ML00bTK-2zulx0bfFkmue7SKrptstEnePgYMLiisoDCBE4w90PbQsXSgPU5UFrSev/s4032/IMG_6207.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivh3v1A2mx5lblmjHGgdGZoWFnDnheZy_snexzATETJTmaw2UnGTZFZRpHluFPwaoP5Phs4V9STAA7HBT-ke8-edqoj_1agdHQ52s8RefkcRQYtBSc7yDxl25ML00bTK-2zulx0bfFkmue7SKrptstEnePgYMLiisoDCBE4w90PbQsXSgPU5UFrSev/s320/IMG_6207.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Twist my arm. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrzi6Bg6LuFnMkTwslcruV_z8Vv8qO7BTJxzVFsnfW7LytLjTHt6WbSTEJIFEpPF6_uEsv3eQoFy2eTnc-RT8lXRyFDvCWx5SbkQvas6ksQIIHMx8C6dxIOGcM-U-Yw8lRzq-VMySZhjJ0SmFYs-j7lsuGot-5M9O9MBFrZb_iHqPwDAClFKOZ-sq/s4032/IMG_6208.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrzi6Bg6LuFnMkTwslcruV_z8Vv8qO7BTJxzVFsnfW7LytLjTHt6WbSTEJIFEpPF6_uEsv3eQoFy2eTnc-RT8lXRyFDvCWx5SbkQvas6ksQIIHMx8C6dxIOGcM-U-Yw8lRzq-VMySZhjJ0SmFYs-j7lsuGot-5M9O9MBFrZb_iHqPwDAClFKOZ-sq/w480-h640/IMG_6208.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Variety of sidelines displayed near the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> <br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcBvm3w6QxpOrSeRKj7ktWLIzFo_F2X16LvLw4AsIsj4ZNyLxCy-RaoA8yhuE4r07NBnuEzz-jR8huT_FfNn5Qtu13CjwfUoVBXgFg-Wg6CmVdUMFXkMQD59M3gvzjnSXn-mU13lSjwir-5zXWUMaE1RFkrqP5e85H8kQys85KxWMHGO9ni7laHniV/s4032/IMG_6209.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcBvm3w6QxpOrSeRKj7ktWLIzFo_F2X16LvLw4AsIsj4ZNyLxCy-RaoA8yhuE4r07NBnuEzz-jR8huT_FfNn5Qtu13CjwfUoVBXgFg-Wg6CmVdUMFXkMQD59M3gvzjnSXn-mU13lSjwir-5zXWUMaE1RFkrqP5e85H8kQys85KxWMHGO9ni7laHniV/w480-h640/IMG_6209.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Excellent display of new non-fiction. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqu-z73L77yLOx5TdnHP8gPa6sMdPvYl18lM2Q-WCOari4wSTs-r2txaEguqYNGibLb0MbFO5ydJxbjZBXbuisR3mN7uBrB8BZcdcVaHbUKBV9eXqMvePT5nXfo4hQ9AxjXzlN7AJ4c39oVUZe8aLyepPJXmVoHqgvs_mHos5cFIXPS3vMnnbu5ZZ/s4032/IMG_6210.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqu-z73L77yLOx5TdnHP8gPa6sMdPvYl18lM2Q-WCOari4wSTs-r2txaEguqYNGibLb0MbFO5ydJxbjZBXbuisR3mN7uBrB8BZcdcVaHbUKBV9eXqMvePT5nXfo4hQ9AxjXzlN7AJ4c39oVUZe8aLyepPJXmVoHqgvs_mHos5cFIXPS3vMnnbu5ZZ/w480-h640/IMG_6210.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the staff picks. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIcv1cfKrMB-DRH2CltwLYkhs6SOO4KbKStpRPxCnAt_z_4-87NG1_XOpILi701So4-nR29eKeCdzF88oEvEitj596-ED5JvhmMX5Kh46C0Z1Cr5dPmUX10jRk3ux9OuqGj1OB8_Gwy5gQVS4zV5Dv8X5ZSANgNo-HaZevxTgv89DqRxwuvtXg9wt/s4032/IMG_6211.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIcv1cfKrMB-DRH2CltwLYkhs6SOO4KbKStpRPxCnAt_z_4-87NG1_XOpILi701So4-nR29eKeCdzF88oEvEitj596-ED5JvhmMX5Kh46C0Z1Cr5dPmUX10jRk3ux9OuqGj1OB8_Gwy5gQVS4zV5Dv8X5ZSANgNo-HaZevxTgv89DqRxwuvtXg9wt/w640-h480/IMG_6211.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An overview of the room to the right rear of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmupRU5aEAiN9-8AtwrqfobHCoO9zYKyZmbMig-VQA-Z1KnuDMtYJOqdbg6tzKd_Hy2jJNY3syfjjYrbm9EwogHnMO9KHbu5stzJhIoO0h9UIQ9UEgXzwLciD5vFeveguVIPP03NxEt0gDjj9xammfIYfm_Wa4Omah_6IM2aEmmwtqZ-Gz66Y_SPI/s4032/IMG_6213.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmupRU5aEAiN9-8AtwrqfobHCoO9zYKyZmbMig-VQA-Z1KnuDMtYJOqdbg6tzKd_Hy2jJNY3syfjjYrbm9EwogHnMO9KHbu5stzJhIoO0h9UIQ9UEgXzwLciD5vFeveguVIPP03NxEt0gDjj9xammfIYfm_Wa4Omah_6IM2aEmmwtqZ-Gz66Y_SPI/w300-h400/IMG_6213.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Throughout the store you'll see pictures of dogs from families who helped with the store's start-up funding. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Aa1TNWTUAVqaGVGp9Lio99ZT0KIts1sDDau0GOJsDwoQwJ4kNH7JbnwnbgZG0BtJidJyqXVuwGxEKJzfTPUJK9uA2rzUCnjm46dgJdveWkqw2sf1DBbGga47uPuTIewLN9ugxl0wzWnjWSCvuFqMLCqW3tFp10-tMefaQFmQWallTu6iFjbg7XXn/s4032/IMG_6218.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Aa1TNWTUAVqaGVGp9Lio99ZT0KIts1sDDau0GOJsDwoQwJ4kNH7JbnwnbgZG0BtJidJyqXVuwGxEKJzfTPUJK9uA2rzUCnjm46dgJdveWkqw2sf1DBbGga47uPuTIewLN9ugxl0wzWnjWSCvuFqMLCqW3tFp10-tMefaQFmQWallTu6iFjbg7XXn/w300-h400/IMG_6218.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display of new fiction. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSfmTPIv6O0kp9wLIlyH4IRtFQ6E3uR1TM3awbd3cXvHOESr7yWNwG8sZ-yZWgr7p4rhLH8jX9q1Ra3iuDj9s0Q8MuvgFOgaZe2-R7ZsWurIisdjQzDqkB0Nh_wPV1NL9P8MacDK6xv-OfZD1ZLtLY-x17ulIZDVszJmQQvKMvxKQ_4iR0TqoQLe3/s4032/IMG_6220.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSfmTPIv6O0kp9wLIlyH4IRtFQ6E3uR1TM3awbd3cXvHOESr7yWNwG8sZ-yZWgr7p4rhLH8jX9q1Ra3iuDj9s0Q8MuvgFOgaZe2-R7ZsWurIisdjQzDqkB0Nh_wPV1NL9P8MacDK6xv-OfZD1ZLtLY-x17ulIZDVszJmQQvKMvxKQ_4iR0TqoQLe3/w400-h300/IMG_6220.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some families helped with the store's start-up expenses by dedicating a bookshelf to a loved one. I don't think I've seen this anywhere else. Great idea. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixx_vNqQQQNhKC8l4GybRqz8m_udjprRMdkvcQ8dmkP_GJsWJrVrCiQUkZtvi30sPldtTb9ISCmuHCD0THoRuvNXVoUGWgfR5ReSZ7e1wHLS8dRNYkKmdqKSqEk6DyML8aevjxQ5wAWrHmR76IAkEKOnV_lU5E2FRiikvglGKl3XpIrmjKBCErxZs2/s4032/IMG_6230.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixx_vNqQQQNhKC8l4GybRqz8m_udjprRMdkvcQ8dmkP_GJsWJrVrCiQUkZtvi30sPldtTb9ISCmuHCD0THoRuvNXVoUGWgfR5ReSZ7e1wHLS8dRNYkKmdqKSqEk6DyML8aevjxQ5wAWrHmR76IAkEKOnV_lU5E2FRiikvglGKl3XpIrmjKBCErxZs2/s320/IMG_6230.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just the thing to nibble while enjoying your book.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMspfUb5V5N1VXhi2x_2yXen0JCwfkrg79AkvKUcxNchOhr_tDu66vkJKoxId6MnJRXex4AcP2d7pnMDNbUP4VQ7gcySDlPbI_jHsWWUcPdi7R_6cbQhAL8BNLUDCzMSiMQoBw7_ONo_zdJD7LsBKSOAVu1wd0g7sgrrP0btpkBlu8NSzc25U65lRx/s4032/IMG_6229.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMspfUb5V5N1VXhi2x_2yXen0JCwfkrg79AkvKUcxNchOhr_tDu66vkJKoxId6MnJRXex4AcP2d7pnMDNbUP4VQ7gcySDlPbI_jHsWWUcPdi7R_6cbQhAL8BNLUDCzMSiMQoBw7_ONo_zdJD7LsBKSOAVu1wd0g7sgrrP0btpkBlu8NSzc25U65lRx/s320/IMG_6229.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike told me that hockey romance is a genre. Who knew?<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5frs9v9DwklReiN17j_r6XyCDhXhoabmMolSm49mh_SjX6o7wO0n8MxlfhhMg__4dqouUTBdtTjCV_K-slfZSep7ejW_dETuKv5D6GuLeg-HbqLQL87qZ0z_dSgZk0AJzidY1sTl60ql-hKUHwJ6cBe16ewdB02RPKj4lwSihXFEX5vVU1-AhINyb/s4032/IMG_6228.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5frs9v9DwklReiN17j_r6XyCDhXhoabmMolSm49mh_SjX6o7wO0n8MxlfhhMg__4dqouUTBdtTjCV_K-slfZSep7ejW_dETuKv5D6GuLeg-HbqLQL87qZ0z_dSgZk0AJzidY1sTl60ql-hKUHwJ6cBe16ewdB02RPKj4lwSihXFEX5vVU1-AhINyb/s320/IMG_6228.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the perks of Waldo's employment is being allowed to take numerous breaks. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlLFdarlXEgKst0aB58maI0I9av7K76KO8esOLk15RlHDjaRm8C-J1NKDODMT6TUQrg0beCvUOO92FVa7vSYThYOfvjWfVvj82liqBz4zyPO4ZMuJio7ezRpiftDKBsqeEGgZMeLGno4cYflBSa_sZPngypmLj5DrpT1d3icvPl2oddUpRu4_P7jlT/s4032/IMG_6226.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlLFdarlXEgKst0aB58maI0I9av7K76KO8esOLk15RlHDjaRm8C-J1NKDODMT6TUQrg0beCvUOO92FVa7vSYThYOfvjWfVvj82liqBz4zyPO4ZMuJio7ezRpiftDKBsqeEGgZMeLGno4cYflBSa_sZPngypmLj5DrpT1d3icvPl2oddUpRu4_P7jlT/w480-h640/IMG_6226.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Mike on the left, the fine owner at Outside of a Dog Books & Gifts. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-38753523869335432062023-11-02T11:17:00.000-04:002023-11-02T11:17:46.575-04:00The Book Vine - Cherokee, IA<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDK24do_t75pMvy-lmCF0-AGXJjZyTr0Ev6_q8i5xU4dKdsOOZuYFgNwHYnWrGn9dTTvyGjf67zdgeUvArjt0TkS8cUTmvGA-fkAjZvGkzG1EYrSzyNN2lJ4ZItGvUdXG9YIrw8Q6CHWpiNLVQJzNlZXqX7ogTsPmkj3SeQa0CXDsbSR48bLlzkR6H/s4032/IMG_6145.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDK24do_t75pMvy-lmCF0-AGXJjZyTr0Ev6_q8i5xU4dKdsOOZuYFgNwHYnWrGn9dTTvyGjf67zdgeUvArjt0TkS8cUTmvGA-fkAjZvGkzG1EYrSzyNN2lJ4ZItGvUdXG9YIrw8Q6CHWpiNLVQJzNlZXqX7ogTsPmkj3SeQa0CXDsbSR48bLlzkR6H/w300-h400/IMG_6145.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Book Vine, Cherokee, IA<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>Periodically, readers will see best bookstore lists that are specific to individual states across the country. For example, many of those best bookstores listed for the state of Iowa often include The Book Vine in Cherokee. Because of this and because it’s been around for 16 years I’ve know about this indie for quite awhile. I’m happy to say I wasn’t disappointed and any recognition The Book Vine receives is well-deserved. So count me as one of its legions of fans and now I’m hoping to get the word out even louder and wider that this place is worthy of its reputation and your visit. </p><p>Before The Book Vine there was The Book Seller, a 20-year presence in Cherokee. I’m so impressed and continually amazed by the support that any community this size (approximately 5000) has given to bookstores over the years. The Book Vine offers mostly new books along with a few used and discounted books. The sidelines here are extensive and felt dominant but as Cindy told me, the books are still the main part of the business. You can also order books online if you aren’t able to visit in-person. The most obvious sideline is the wide selection of wines. If you’re a wine connoisseur I would encourage you to check these out. The wines are literally from all over the world, many hand-selected from travels that owner Mollie L. and her husband have enjoyed. As Mollie said, they try to offer wines that can’t be found just anywhere. Additional sidelines include journals, calendars, many greeting cards, teas, stickers, and my personal favorite that I haven’t seen before, Ft. Knox milk chocolate spoons. </p><p>The back half of the store is all for children and young readers. I thought this area was especially good and as Mollie told me, she tries to offer games or toys that don’t require batteries. There is also a very comfy mezzanine level. This area is perfect for reading or a book club. If I were a regular, this would be my area. </p><p>Best of all are the people here that you’ll meet. Owner Mollie along with booksellers Kendra and Cindy are what make my bookstore visits so special. This is EXACTLY the experience I’ll take any day of the week instead of an online click and submit. Give it a try and find out! Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir. </p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>Saving Emma</i>, Allen Eskens. Law professor Boady and wife Dee have guardianship of Emma, the daughter of a best friend who was murdered. But the murder was suspicious and Boady was suspected which causes a family rift in the guardianship. At the same time, he's trying to clear a psycho from murder even though the clues are overwhelming that the psycho did it. The two stories eventually collide in an incredible way. Eskens is another of many super Minnesota authors. Recommended. Also recommend his book <i>The Life We Bury</i>. Excellent. </p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The Drinker</i>, Hans Fallada. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>No Exit</i>, Taylor Adams. <i> History of The Spirit Lake Massacre</i>, Abbie Gardner-Sharp. Fort Knox 6-pack of Milk Chocolate Spoons. Not purchased, but gifted, The Book Vine coffee mug. Thanks Mollie!</p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAp7_HYGmoZttkPKhN3uyggvVgAyiLufpwe3_Wy63M143mwM202TGOsGuUZ6UpEFWQ8Mi_kB6sK_Zq89QsNSJR7D3UwLRy6K6f4V0u5druAJCR5_3EfN54Gw2fDuZvBCs7n1hko5GCWmeYLDekUhX18TwSWaSk_bBC2FJd9G9n8OMrkv2BJ0MuQfLN/s4032/IMG_6146.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAp7_HYGmoZttkPKhN3uyggvVgAyiLufpwe3_Wy63M143mwM202TGOsGuUZ6UpEFWQ8Mi_kB6sK_Zq89QsNSJR7D3UwLRy6K6f4V0u5druAJCR5_3EfN54Gw2fDuZvBCs7n1hko5GCWmeYLDekUhX18TwSWaSk_bBC2FJd9G9n8OMrkv2BJ0MuQfLN/w480-h640/IMG_6146.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful storefront located in downtown Cherokee. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6CQMs-B8A7rmkpvupYlnFmGffLd9Ov4GNanS18-5PG60KZxDyjjA9afzvK8F4evSdblGWf5-hZL82xWMcXJaM_ifbstZ5nTZjXZFV1qSSHuce1GITYiPqoRdFw2meFgSbiKBP25IgBHj2IDS0iApe2QRt1N_4X4TydFXxMS2eKr0TvNpsjDNtYl0V/s4032/IMG_6148.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6CQMs-B8A7rmkpvupYlnFmGffLd9Ov4GNanS18-5PG60KZxDyjjA9afzvK8F4evSdblGWf5-hZL82xWMcXJaM_ifbstZ5nTZjXZFV1qSSHuce1GITYiPqoRdFw2meFgSbiKBP25IgBHj2IDS0iApe2QRt1N_4X4TydFXxMS2eKr0TvNpsjDNtYl0V/w480-h640/IMG_6148.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXK9ysPYNbkZQMC9_Za1I0J4FnLgeEYKvjn6iKCulFS821SxgJqhNzHXpAIqR3_mFkn3CWNr3n0_dRuMV0-lNrbHboT8zaAX7mMY_SlKiqfl3JLa9Fab_8TUWNNfG9Lg0OtiidGhDHbwX3oLePgE1suvMpLN5n1fo0VM9t0lg8zktTvp5-GLJy4lVW/s4032/IMG_6149.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXK9ysPYNbkZQMC9_Za1I0J4FnLgeEYKvjn6iKCulFS821SxgJqhNzHXpAIqR3_mFkn3CWNr3n0_dRuMV0-lNrbHboT8zaAX7mMY_SlKiqfl3JLa9Fab_8TUWNNfG9Lg0OtiidGhDHbwX3oLePgE1suvMpLN5n1fo0VM9t0lg8zktTvp5-GLJy4lVW/w400-h300/IMG_6149.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking to the right from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPk2MZ2tu7CZvj9GGWfidCFtcVXadOREYqJENwh7unhWNhlCRQDwqrpsL8gARNEhnVx8qR_XN_Ccoy7gXsxrI2wUluZcI09xL5TzGwajXTIymwPdDHsdvKohz_dfcQSYJDBSSOczpWXCFWbd5GCKWtNuuzir-U9d7rabmvYbhI-fwluMomQAW6nocP/s4032/IMG_6150.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPk2MZ2tu7CZvj9GGWfidCFtcVXadOREYqJENwh7unhWNhlCRQDwqrpsL8gARNEhnVx8qR_XN_Ccoy7gXsxrI2wUluZcI09xL5TzGwajXTIymwPdDHsdvKohz_dfcQSYJDBSSOczpWXCFWbd5GCKWtNuuzir-U9d7rabmvYbhI-fwluMomQAW6nocP/w640-h480/IMG_6150.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Head over to the right side of the store and begin your browsing along these shelves. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhux9U91z_IBsN2t0GF-7b3X0hr7mtpMYYe37ztdrp2YzeiSFijtXcz_OBgCU5LrtECipg3d6hMYHGN-MXtwJRFMAT9BH1jTGfKyXlBpZ4fs6V8ejkUQrF6X6I_Cy9EFj7aXG9g_siwxYHUkE8VLaI9o2H5brqqTX_61v1DaWrJjokO0lsOW6h99dHi/s4032/IMG_6151.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhux9U91z_IBsN2t0GF-7b3X0hr7mtpMYYe37ztdrp2YzeiSFijtXcz_OBgCU5LrtECipg3d6hMYHGN-MXtwJRFMAT9BH1jTGfKyXlBpZ4fs6V8ejkUQrF6X6I_Cy9EFj7aXG9g_siwxYHUkE8VLaI9o2H5brqqTX_61v1DaWrJjokO0lsOW6h99dHi/s320/IMG_6151.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Of course you'll need a tote bag for all your books and gifts. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyvY0P3WwT2JrLdPjFyIDzlsKKF48T5wpoZxX-PmfPhX7ldHty7P-56sPJsGh20ys8euBlr8A2F-05GQDUouevDOs61zJUdeei6xPVqcAQE7NDjC065wLKVcle-BOjhW3IuAMm1JEaFsNdsxf4Q8Og5RB2ddLPrkgyevVKgOj_spWuQbZldR0jm74/s4032/IMG_6153.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyvY0P3WwT2JrLdPjFyIDzlsKKF48T5wpoZxX-PmfPhX7ldHty7P-56sPJsGh20ys8euBlr8A2F-05GQDUouevDOs61zJUdeei6xPVqcAQE7NDjC065wLKVcle-BOjhW3IuAMm1JEaFsNdsxf4Q8Og5RB2ddLPrkgyevVKgOj_spWuQbZldR0jm74/w640-h480/IMG_6153.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Irresistible impulse buys at the checkout counter. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hACWjk6n5Yks_Mjj5lLCC7LvLsV16AFENRDsZPLX3i71Mwhv7CJYCJMO6j47okHZj1lb_foMyeCxmVzXkGPdWYFa-pk5mDOAQY8gQ1kA-qH8O4uWpHH-Pn2v2Gu6ekgNryOB9bT-X6KWHSySVxTSKeV2T1qSWODF-az6ZtQEPbJpIzyE-UViF-6p/s4032/IMG_6154.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hACWjk6n5Yks_Mjj5lLCC7LvLsV16AFENRDsZPLX3i71Mwhv7CJYCJMO6j47okHZj1lb_foMyeCxmVzXkGPdWYFa-pk5mDOAQY8gQ1kA-qH8O4uWpHH-Pn2v2Gu6ekgNryOB9bT-X6KWHSySVxTSKeV2T1qSWODF-az6ZtQEPbJpIzyE-UViF-6p/w300-h400/IMG_6154.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Multiple book clubs offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir0kb9m1TNrnLCQAx1gcUSmSQkLZ37sj-VMSsiedX1YRfSQQbIpnfKgAm0G_Cjx9xPxDFU85BlwoxdYB9-F6vqGuZVzUGtVhgxC-0fRh2mOJOTPeAfoWaywLi9e8BouBLfMdholm_kAXGLHEYBuAD9izmZJ6ToQfiEbyHX3dFecLZMmtQQRqoLxQfJ/s4032/IMG_6155.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir0kb9m1TNrnLCQAx1gcUSmSQkLZ37sj-VMSsiedX1YRfSQQbIpnfKgAm0G_Cjx9xPxDFU85BlwoxdYB9-F6vqGuZVzUGtVhgxC-0fRh2mOJOTPeAfoWaywLi9e8BouBLfMdholm_kAXGLHEYBuAD9izmZJ6ToQfiEbyHX3dFecLZMmtQQRqoLxQfJ/w480-h640/IMG_6155.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Locally sourced honey. Shop local, buy local. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_CG2fzGMtM6x84tmcgpF-UrqrBEwQFccSaKVoZMeSM5DemVeePzOI7BdVHi54HWwFgn7_owKjhyY2roYhFeWPy4FySWUK86d4CvyE_gTYhtJFq8OUU-WtV_ZVJlCqCvxCji6Dne6cfLoD8KjFCofOY2OIHjxBj0vTv9E1jDKntOnoF4FTQ3jbBB7/s4032/IMG_6156.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_CG2fzGMtM6x84tmcgpF-UrqrBEwQFccSaKVoZMeSM5DemVeePzOI7BdVHi54HWwFgn7_owKjhyY2roYhFeWPy4FySWUK86d4CvyE_gTYhtJFq8OUU-WtV_ZVJlCqCvxCji6Dne6cfLoD8KjFCofOY2OIHjxBj0vTv9E1jDKntOnoF4FTQ3jbBB7/s320/IMG_6156.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And for the win, 6 milk chocolate spoons. Yes please. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzoqnBq8OczaM4TKZSxkU4NuWMZiU6PtX4y8QtJ7MDcnLUWD7jgN-Ft6ufoLKnEj1w-5iJd9vuUmgcv8JdRdLjJH01Vx-YR6iIM8LAZk5iAeWdaQPzrse_jBbJyNReINxPkNf9SekvDzUKicsJFUi1cAEWNGyBOTITEeFPfjixaZRHC3viHUFFfnE/s4032/IMG_6158.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzoqnBq8OczaM4TKZSxkU4NuWMZiU6PtX4y8QtJ7MDcnLUWD7jgN-Ft6ufoLKnEj1w-5iJd9vuUmgcv8JdRdLjJH01Vx-YR6iIM8LAZk5iAeWdaQPzrse_jBbJyNReINxPkNf9SekvDzUKicsJFUi1cAEWNGyBOTITEeFPfjixaZRHC3viHUFFfnE/w480-h640/IMG_6158.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Various wines to accommodate all preferences. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnKeHasPaVq1RAMAMSEr_g14jOVCt9pdQJkazwh1a10bzEDWPooq3MWJqyhe6BbltHHlvQg9e1gsc1NUCg3pdd8LLPx_v_JD_tVyKd2ArsRplChPWUn2girJAc8VVePc0GFa0CFjkbV0uLkaV6eJepHUVX6rLiiDoNP8qqEtcl5xyhYlHrrnECikJ/s4032/IMG_6159.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnKeHasPaVq1RAMAMSEr_g14jOVCt9pdQJkazwh1a10bzEDWPooq3MWJqyhe6BbltHHlvQg9e1gsc1NUCg3pdd8LLPx_v_JD_tVyKd2ArsRplChPWUn2girJAc8VVePc0GFa0CFjkbV0uLkaV6eJepHUVX6rLiiDoNP8qqEtcl5xyhYlHrrnECikJ/w400-h300/IMG_6159.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Iowa wines from Amana. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR7ghSJhP55YZRM9tsBeKXcydJNgMoIiVJkA8hde5VLMPbTGqjLafu1_vW20zWy4Pb_KFZhv7eJV5MwHEXjE3kkbNNXcDdDWq8SjFU_pkA3UFwQ4gSRBVDl9FUpxaow_FMW4UYBuOTlOHmnqCCo_KV5BfJVxGpJ0z0FWEbOhbuG2ijpYAPMFLSpXUR/s4032/IMG_6160.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR7ghSJhP55YZRM9tsBeKXcydJNgMoIiVJkA8hde5VLMPbTGqjLafu1_vW20zWy4Pb_KFZhv7eJV5MwHEXjE3kkbNNXcDdDWq8SjFU_pkA3UFwQ4gSRBVDl9FUpxaow_FMW4UYBuOTlOHmnqCCo_KV5BfJVxGpJ0z0FWEbOhbuG2ijpYAPMFLSpXUR/w480-h640/IMG_6160.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking a peek into the wine room. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWJBXXVzxkAv4fjKzfFOml0E04ZOaH840inkxx3U7iooi-mHQ0vHxZFUHD0kn6AhMPiOqr83lm6mkhyphenhyphenpgMDDUJj0J_-TwHQ2CdMA1a7jwRzlsqhXlux5FEuGxg6HXmA6gFYRlWODOmQUR4MKRR_R3mvpo_kB-1gw5kB5kf2H2U0x5eWvPMNrGmQub7/s4032/IMG_6162.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWJBXXVzxkAv4fjKzfFOml0E04ZOaH840inkxx3U7iooi-mHQ0vHxZFUHD0kn6AhMPiOqr83lm6mkhyphenhyphenpgMDDUJj0J_-TwHQ2CdMA1a7jwRzlsqhXlux5FEuGxg6HXmA6gFYRlWODOmQUR4MKRR_R3mvpo_kB-1gw5kB5kf2H2U0x5eWvPMNrGmQub7/w400-h300/IMG_6162.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good assortment of travel books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvisuofK8M4xX1ej1mpDHDL3oUPDNvhvIgSbbSUoEPZv6Y9Fu-hOWTm_kkQ97_k7KOpwkjvFSndCsmA3emaeNaHEMAhNf13kQraRmsJDZaK7EZUBniD_lAQLRoIXiA8fSsz97ub9sNrNGVgYj7F3nnt5KGSfYgmdOQm6nhrNmEaGj7FTjF8vsqgCC7/s4032/IMG_6163.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvisuofK8M4xX1ej1mpDHDL3oUPDNvhvIgSbbSUoEPZv6Y9Fu-hOWTm_kkQ97_k7KOpwkjvFSndCsmA3emaeNaHEMAhNf13kQraRmsJDZaK7EZUBniD_lAQLRoIXiA8fSsz97ub9sNrNGVgYj7F3nnt5KGSfYgmdOQm6nhrNmEaGj7FTjF8vsqgCC7/w640-h480/IMG_6163.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the greeting cards. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLGqlOfYksmH9YVh4TuPCnbtcwIZcgEOqCXrVr8cr8Gw_MNVvxX7_q5zdS1E0JCrd5VB6tpA1IJHa37vjyTcBqVG8WJcrYl6G6f_iUI0nYvNzbFOf0H7qCVIgPm3Y-fxhFJuj_uS7li90B9vEzGlyv8yoaqKCHHjrQluPkiQHk5d32LSduUJvadWj/s4032/IMG_6164.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLGqlOfYksmH9YVh4TuPCnbtcwIZcgEOqCXrVr8cr8Gw_MNVvxX7_q5zdS1E0JCrd5VB6tpA1IJHa37vjyTcBqVG8WJcrYl6G6f_iUI0nYvNzbFOf0H7qCVIgPm3Y-fxhFJuj_uS7li90B9vEzGlyv8yoaqKCHHjrQluPkiQHk5d32LSduUJvadWj/w640-h480/IMG_6164.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview looking into the back of the store and the children's section. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bSrQNq-q1eE1xzhfnUzncXYafXf3GfJ8sSjW1ZlfKiefsic5ZRM2CCqDoULseWA28DH6AUMNzLSZ-Eg5fzOUzSCJ_g2GJ_EUMfZrSiHKgewnqRA3FT40yk9Js0sK70mIRqJ59ffszoHNRQ2RHMGiTSd2jDOEsu2-qeqtrU-H57yrBubpMratA17k/s4032/IMG_6165.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bSrQNq-q1eE1xzhfnUzncXYafXf3GfJ8sSjW1ZlfKiefsic5ZRM2CCqDoULseWA28DH6AUMNzLSZ-Eg5fzOUzSCJ_g2GJ_EUMfZrSiHKgewnqRA3FT40yk9Js0sK70mIRqJ59ffszoHNRQ2RHMGiTSd2jDOEsu2-qeqtrU-H57yrBubpMratA17k/w640-h480/IMG_6165.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are called Slumberkins, a book and stuffed animal. Find them in the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghdjRtpfnTzSNTKruk7LR4iqLsH0Ydl5r7d2Lsa_Q6XwhYviP2XaC2U_xtUWJISGbBVAO7drJaAjH9CSlf9Rmw3IArU4VPv5h5WGqcelrBNZiGJ2d5onjYd_0S3vjBvd7Fbi_wZRd_4JZe-L4qvjS713q-oAppvEHBGBr4Mt1kpkldPdf3UYt8AeI/s4032/IMG_6167.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghdjRtpfnTzSNTKruk7LR4iqLsH0Ydl5r7d2Lsa_Q6XwhYviP2XaC2U_xtUWJISGbBVAO7drJaAjH9CSlf9Rmw3IArU4VPv5h5WGqcelrBNZiGJ2d5onjYd_0S3vjBvd7Fbi_wZRd_4JZe-L4qvjS713q-oAppvEHBGBr4Mt1kpkldPdf3UYt8AeI/w640-h480/IMG_6167.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another angle and overview of the children's area in the back of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6x8JJFhLmXBO6GcNVgQmejJZjEEPeEmdSQkpPeaPvJXKXIjdaouS44tDriivlxE-FpgxL1wMjkEFZQfkpEBtDmeU1g7IalRfx9rABqZ8GXV9El13Gh7s7cYo0SLQY-xhSpypXzWiV-gkYnGDPfbX5UVBbLtOTzzTOqyRQdzZSgpLHvl2DiF9SSksX/s4032/IMG_6169.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6x8JJFhLmXBO6GcNVgQmejJZjEEPeEmdSQkpPeaPvJXKXIjdaouS44tDriivlxE-FpgxL1wMjkEFZQfkpEBtDmeU1g7IalRfx9rABqZ8GXV9El13Gh7s7cYo0SLQY-xhSpypXzWiV-gkYnGDPfbX5UVBbLtOTzzTOqyRQdzZSgpLHvl2DiF9SSksX/w640-h480/IMG_6169.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the children's area from the mezzanine level. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg37mqSbwRPJB7DJxQ2Sen5WfMkQzNd-_eDSSGS4w15E9shiLDluAH1wL__XvX-qF7h6XSfol9ZeF2rpNy7J_fouQVoRyQpJjkRuyKodzMpGFFA2gr0uiTIjGm_sPpOueSHWGthWIYd4EwJR-vjyz2aD69yzc6OIP6wQt_y9_NC0eUw87ahjiVN6Z8h/s4032/IMG_6170.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg37mqSbwRPJB7DJxQ2Sen5WfMkQzNd-_eDSSGS4w15E9shiLDluAH1wL__XvX-qF7h6XSfol9ZeF2rpNy7J_fouQVoRyQpJjkRuyKodzMpGFFA2gr0uiTIjGm_sPpOueSHWGthWIYd4EwJR-vjyz2aD69yzc6OIP6wQt_y9_NC0eUw87ahjiVN6Z8h/w640-h480/IMG_6170.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the mezzanine level. I love this area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOV85P3Bon0mIZr_-7En_e_tJ62ACBOlg_FYBs8WWS51JpEyWkV_UPzNIdWsVOA3YrrZll7unK7J-cZlgakKXj-HZ_hnhT5leM6ngbheKuKRuetKtWQYSu6C6poTIkX0YhIvwQZkBOuoLTA7470cZ4f0_YmqsJjhb58XR6Om1BsXmPw77cRl0wEcTt/s4032/IMG_6171.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOV85P3Bon0mIZr_-7En_e_tJ62ACBOlg_FYBs8WWS51JpEyWkV_UPzNIdWsVOA3YrrZll7unK7J-cZlgakKXj-HZ_hnhT5leM6ngbheKuKRuetKtWQYSu6C6poTIkX0YhIvwQZkBOuoLTA7470cZ4f0_YmqsJjhb58XR6Om1BsXmPw77cRl0wEcTt/w400-h300/IMG_6171.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you're looking for bargain books, head upstairs to the mezzanine. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHUQ_M-MmTk91NalifHekri9eyvf7KNb7p6KviC9DZhdwOnw2UBqR2rEaopixGgKo_Ys3CF8AsOVkEZ6jB3_objJMq-CXqGFAZixBuXADFH_iWKX9J4-LR330OkHPODpWZHayrHGgFYhMj3_ICKyOY3nIEaHy1okGPT0-lWqAZjn-DqJ646Fp22md/s4032/IMG_6172.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHUQ_M-MmTk91NalifHekri9eyvf7KNb7p6KviC9DZhdwOnw2UBqR2rEaopixGgKo_Ys3CF8AsOVkEZ6jB3_objJMq-CXqGFAZixBuXADFH_iWKX9J4-LR330OkHPODpWZHayrHGgFYhMj3_ICKyOY3nIEaHy1okGPT0-lWqAZjn-DqJ646Fp22md/w300-h400/IMG_6172.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mezzanine would be a great area to play chess. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0OeocE4pwIKxeJqEyI_LynGxQyJm2ni5qtHE38YQSX7emEJsddnfHNdVIpildzSXR-SOhkZnYS6czC0GK_5nk5tGaFXnMZo-P8gc1-vOdQ2LLZ1UKqorIWBKhDU_lnOUElsSIHve2sSEKq3fVOThO2MhEDzsoOkQW2-wusB67cLMmdbefG08oXTTu/s4032/IMG_6174.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0OeocE4pwIKxeJqEyI_LynGxQyJm2ni5qtHE38YQSX7emEJsddnfHNdVIpildzSXR-SOhkZnYS6czC0GK_5nk5tGaFXnMZo-P8gc1-vOdQ2LLZ1UKqorIWBKhDU_lnOUElsSIHve2sSEKq3fVOThO2MhEDzsoOkQW2-wusB67cLMmdbefG08oXTTu/w640-h480/IMG_6174.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another overview of the warm and comfy setting on the mezzanine. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnc9RTsh0wU8tr0WGTluyomReygLA-bv3NZwN4ytWgerWuDx-WaiVBop-JgF-uh6MSoZd8F937KxM9vEUaz6RsgM8MiEpl7chLbF1NOYa05mRnVmGUI5kOqkpLD_SJaSBTiGM1cDmGJgfW4p2rdWnaQvW34ge_ArXTvVn8MlYppVUCXfn0gGl_z4vI/s4032/IMG_6173.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnc9RTsh0wU8tr0WGTluyomReygLA-bv3NZwN4ytWgerWuDx-WaiVBop-JgF-uh6MSoZd8F937KxM9vEUaz6RsgM8MiEpl7chLbF1NOYa05mRnVmGUI5kOqkpLD_SJaSBTiGM1cDmGJgfW4p2rdWnaQvW34ge_ArXTvVn8MlYppVUCXfn0gGl_z4vI/w640-h480/IMG_6173.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the store looking toward the front entrance from the mezzanine. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9QXposq5gDe-y0Gqapmoskt0EZYvOuRcVbU7KbRhNHsiTy-b1MWH6e_e539r3rNkihqZLPFzUK7RRXRE5Xzgw9YoWvjQHzHveEKyFN-NDkk8hOjO4OeHiL5h4g9aCLrYhQO932xSUCtyKMDNERP2EcBkRXPa9bABvBAa4XMUBvuby-ovph98L0Y7z/s4032/IMG_6176.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9QXposq5gDe-y0Gqapmoskt0EZYvOuRcVbU7KbRhNHsiTy-b1MWH6e_e539r3rNkihqZLPFzUK7RRXRE5Xzgw9YoWvjQHzHveEKyFN-NDkk8hOjO4OeHiL5h4g9aCLrYhQO932xSUCtyKMDNERP2EcBkRXPa9bABvBAa4XMUBvuby-ovph98L0Y7z/s320/IMG_6176.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great gift for any Shakespeare fans. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZsnwFTVWbJVlbhphbqYHVwSqq5mKCz4uur9uaqwB6yiiKCs1B1T7zI_YmNvyJ_j9ZuAXlI-4GSFGmMEEmTIa3s_XGwXYu3i2KV8RsQfHTp8ZriSu7jE2rFbKphAkntnhyphenhyphenn3n5J37rU-87KvtVOsrjkN_k6C98T8SMK6k_x-ohoXc1u27EGbpOtFp/s4032/IMG_6185.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZsnwFTVWbJVlbhphbqYHVwSqq5mKCz4uur9uaqwB6yiiKCs1B1T7zI_YmNvyJ_j9ZuAXlI-4GSFGmMEEmTIa3s_XGwXYu3i2KV8RsQfHTp8ZriSu7jE2rFbKphAkntnhyphenhyphenn3n5J37rU-87KvtVOsrjkN_k6C98T8SMK6k_x-ohoXc1u27EGbpOtFp/w300-h400/IMG_6185.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think this is a must if you purchase wine. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOV4QmdQ1TyTBDPKL-pTvZZEG3zVXvNGjuM53bxSDHHEzcmUxi8BaDuphqoWekVl2AsyWzYF2ZwCOhpPlB1NDm-JM0cqA5xnZTOQSCvM7ihqxLI0mP_Azgjv50SDX8kY0DjKVQVg1duE-BCuJrF0WS4X0y44_Lod38HUDmtzh9Z9f3tq0hU4GDVPu/s4032/IMG_6183.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOV4QmdQ1TyTBDPKL-pTvZZEG3zVXvNGjuM53bxSDHHEzcmUxi8BaDuphqoWekVl2AsyWzYF2ZwCOhpPlB1NDm-JM0cqA5xnZTOQSCvM7ihqxLI0mP_Azgjv50SDX8kY0DjKVQVg1duE-BCuJrF0WS4X0y44_Lod38HUDmtzh9Z9f3tq0hU4GDVPu/w480-h640/IMG_6183.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Mollie on the left and Kendra on the right, two of the fine people you'll meet at The Book Vine. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-57455221800190345062023-10-25T19:12:00.000-04:002023-10-25T19:12:15.501-04:00The Green Dragon Bookshop - Ft. Dodge, IA<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQxxHELliLv8ORx6nreA8vZ51svYewhjKTjgIfaSjbIdMjDEbvStv8J60ajo8nHP_wooZbZcGXSCHHGuVikyxKmvXGk7_Avcwh3uK1fSOTRNtIKlugrcQOg81GB6DsqlaJ8MHEUmyDJvRm-mLVl5lB-5CMrdfY0Zb0-fEyiRtV4kCksKlX3ghbfCb/s4032/IMG_6118.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQxxHELliLv8ORx6nreA8vZ51svYewhjKTjgIfaSjbIdMjDEbvStv8J60ajo8nHP_wooZbZcGXSCHHGuVikyxKmvXGk7_Avcwh3uK1fSOTRNtIKlugrcQOg81GB6DsqlaJ8MHEUmyDJvRm-mLVl5lB-5CMrdfY0Zb0-fEyiRtV4kCksKlX3ghbfCb/w300-h400/IMG_6118.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Green Dragon Bookshop, Ft. Dodge, IA<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>If someone told me that a bookstore in little Ft. Dodge, IA, population approximately 24,000, would be a success I’d probably shake my head. If you continued to tell me that it wouldn't be a general bookstore but a niche store offering mostly sci-fi, fantasy, and horror, I’d probably say no way. If there ever were any doubters they’re gone now because owner CoriAnn T. has really worked to position The Green Dragon as a noteworthy business and bookstore. The store has been successful with the niche genres and is getting it all done in a space of only 300 square feet. Keep in mind though that Green Dragon can order any book you want from any genre. But with their niche genres they are now ready to enter the popular Halloween season which should bring a wave of seasonal business. Change that “no way” to yes way!</p><p>Unlike Powell’s in Portland, OR, you won’t need a map of the store when you visit here. What you see is what you get. It’s small but some customers prefer the description cozy and I couldn’t agree more. CoriAnn has done a great job with the small space offering a healthy inventory of new and used books shelved high around the store. Green Dragon also offers vintage and collectible books. The store no longer accepts used books from customers but will accept donated books if offered. In keeping with the store’s theme, the sidelines here are called trinkets. These include fantasy-themed candles, mini-posters, post cards, and of course stickers which are popular sellers. If you want to support the store but can’t visit in person, consider placing an order online. You can also order audio books online as well as store-themed t-shirts. Looking to join a book club? The store has several options. Thankfully, Green Dragon has a large core of loyal regulars who enjoy visiting and patronizing the store in person. Way to go, Ft. Dodge!</p><p>How lucky was I to see this store? Owner CoriAnn was absent today and closed the store to customers so she sent her mother to open the store just for my visit. Only at an independent bookstore! CoriAnn has big plans for this downtown bookstore and you would be wise to visit Green Dragon now and follow their remarkable and promising adventure into the future. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>Saving Emma</i>, Allen Eskens. <br /></p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i> The River We Remember</i>, William Kent Krueger. Story that takes place in Jewel, MN, 1958. Krueger totally nails small town life. The town drunk, the sheriff and his dog, the local diner, and the river. A person everyone hates is found dead in the river. Was it a murder? A suicide? Many people had reason to want Jimmy Quinn dead but old biases blind people to the truth. Absolutely love this author and this is his latest. Recommended. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>The Thursday Murder Club</i>, Richard Osman. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cWqLHTltVlbW1chemk15nugK_hP10AfbK_qElv1eUVHT1JNcgCvGMumO3HiB2Esp1rJNgwllB-yPTjXWmMjhvPKFew_vQEa9EZET3ErF5xEoRdFhfaQqll37o1lvrP4YY6kBDQ7deWoAkAm0thArFKYrV2FcI2cPeSZbobcZil_tUtkLtOOWPVd0/s4032/IMG_6117.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cWqLHTltVlbW1chemk15nugK_hP10AfbK_qElv1eUVHT1JNcgCvGMumO3HiB2Esp1rJNgwllB-yPTjXWmMjhvPKFew_vQEa9EZET3ErF5xEoRdFhfaQqll37o1lvrP4YY6kBDQ7deWoAkAm0thArFKYrV2FcI2cPeSZbobcZil_tUtkLtOOWPVd0/w480-h640/IMG_6117.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green Dragon storefront. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gOYhrrZp2vMoUntfU1L3LaoZIIca5EyuPsmGgCGGNHvqsFvDBIXcEhiOKWRymdzBHARe3Q7oO2xx-dpwuIgNLemag1A_fwMZquySlk2f6DhDglnTfMUbuwzjtMJs5DXblr0ciYUNEIYDnPodL2py7wPRFr3YN1e6YQeEc73DDfLcLo6HG2fCvfuU/s4032/IMG_6119.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gOYhrrZp2vMoUntfU1L3LaoZIIca5EyuPsmGgCGGNHvqsFvDBIXcEhiOKWRymdzBHARe3Q7oO2xx-dpwuIgNLemag1A_fwMZquySlk2f6DhDglnTfMUbuwzjtMJs5DXblr0ciYUNEIYDnPodL2py7wPRFr3YN1e6YQeEc73DDfLcLo6HG2fCvfuU/w640-h480/IMG_6119.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right next door to the Green Dragon is a bakery. What luck! I call this a win-win!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNEAp_bLnHTR6ovuYAqW3SudSNWWS0uOs_4gl0OU9VDHqbjcp7_97SaxGnrjhwGkIoxJExcGtoPyFD8MZCudI-Q1GOUaBm2HvtAoNRak9PQRcq1auT9T_BrvMT2TyxztlP3RHL4-GGCJswSbekVgthyphenhyphen48qMiZcf8CjJl0pQAD2zfMsgJLaJwC8604/s4032/IMG_6120.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNEAp_bLnHTR6ovuYAqW3SudSNWWS0uOs_4gl0OU9VDHqbjcp7_97SaxGnrjhwGkIoxJExcGtoPyFD8MZCudI-Q1GOUaBm2HvtAoNRak9PQRcq1auT9T_BrvMT2TyxztlP3RHL4-GGCJswSbekVgthyphenhyphen48qMiZcf8CjJl0pQAD2zfMsgJLaJwC8604/w640-h480/IMG_6120.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full window display space. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rF3mFZ5HNIv6QggGQbAbVQcWabnxZAVPq2GQ-pZXmS7LIZxHEHVDevWc_8aG0LKgtGEhPgFrO2tgWci9yiCeApItGBL2K767h1ChT82OHG55MC-ifq1_Zr0OPgWHR2Lbn_bVl5nWoBDkpvdzCRfwoX-9krdJIqoEaNCoKPccoyM4XNFD6Qz3AQeP/s4032/IMG_6121.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rF3mFZ5HNIv6QggGQbAbVQcWabnxZAVPq2GQ-pZXmS7LIZxHEHVDevWc_8aG0LKgtGEhPgFrO2tgWci9yiCeApItGBL2K767h1ChT82OHG55MC-ifq1_Zr0OPgWHR2Lbn_bVl5nWoBDkpvdzCRfwoX-9krdJIqoEaNCoKPccoyM4XNFD6Qz3AQeP/w480-h640/IMG_6121.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQPhhmsF5lgodkZwUQ3jCF4zgci_nCRRJI9TUFr9O6ARmlAhR50BAgvA_m49ux4_HhAqkCWjX-XP_jd7v22dR8CNKMV1IoJ4Hm_kTPR5KLakDCy8iQQNC-8A1ediHDcxU1ZyX2aXAnOh2b7VA_hyphenhyphenU8O50U-5ElS8HI78jgIwItmKOJ5bkRspTUN_25/s4032/IMG_6122.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQPhhmsF5lgodkZwUQ3jCF4zgci_nCRRJI9TUFr9O6ARmlAhR50BAgvA_m49ux4_HhAqkCWjX-XP_jd7v22dR8CNKMV1IoJ4Hm_kTPR5KLakDCy8iQQNC-8A1ediHDcxU1ZyX2aXAnOh2b7VA_hyphenhyphenU8O50U-5ElS8HI78jgIwItmKOJ5bkRspTUN_25/w300-h400/IMG_6122.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many indies do the "blind date with a book promotion." At Green Dragon, it's called Mystery Date With a Spooky Book. I love it! <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOzserxlQy7GcGvvg6lDvRvUDm8D1CwLE8-ioMUy4b-LbsNgth_Ozx5EjYRsFzGlpVsw151kSVWsmIadUAtcL33f9NCkOTb4tUaVfUqomY4terRshDRh-yNANJz_VY_RabX73gNT4xy368MNYW2_wjDbuRDJNoCNnpfzzzzkFEFENWvcS1eLlGviA/s4032/IMG_6123.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOzserxlQy7GcGvvg6lDvRvUDm8D1CwLE8-ioMUy4b-LbsNgth_Ozx5EjYRsFzGlpVsw151kSVWsmIadUAtcL33f9NCkOTb4tUaVfUqomY4terRshDRh-yNANJz_VY_RabX73gNT4xy368MNYW2_wjDbuRDJNoCNnpfzzzzkFEFENWvcS1eLlGviA/w300-h400/IMG_6123.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractive wall display just inside the entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrLY3depLmoX1Ipoimu-sBB_VmdItjNs7Dvsi6VJx8hwbLYLVKPUCRlGdRXDOQ0TxyYj53PuEZV_dGioeonflX8Jam6EqOh79TfGnXXbD6O1jJvZVUcmD5jMGe4fivfXt9AJexutef4NT0sNBWhTh755uF4spV7UdrxXgtUoeYtqNCL2fnXLdBbbk/s4032/IMG_6124.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrLY3depLmoX1Ipoimu-sBB_VmdItjNs7Dvsi6VJx8hwbLYLVKPUCRlGdRXDOQ0TxyYj53PuEZV_dGioeonflX8Jam6EqOh79TfGnXXbD6O1jJvZVUcmD5jMGe4fivfXt9AJexutef4NT0sNBWhTh755uF4spV7UdrxXgtUoeYtqNCL2fnXLdBbbk/w300-h400/IMG_6124.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find this cart and stock up on sale books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4q5UUXR-9Nl_63pO_XlLhziJjYYiUk_fz-vdxRb9xw4pR06Vnn-Go24rViufrr7v77K9gs1sOn5Fgo5ILetu2bwqWnOOWx6Dm2Ek186jZCk0VmYMe48jg0qk196b_D9RaibA4WvOZ5lKkSHP-zt3j6FdYvaHw59R6SLk_2Op7cqWPEkyn-kdlsWs/s4032/IMG_6125.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4q5UUXR-9Nl_63pO_XlLhziJjYYiUk_fz-vdxRb9xw4pR06Vnn-Go24rViufrr7v77K9gs1sOn5Fgo5ILetu2bwqWnOOWx6Dm2Ek186jZCk0VmYMe48jg0qk196b_D9RaibA4WvOZ5lKkSHP-zt3j6FdYvaHw59R6SLk_2Op7cqWPEkyn-kdlsWs/w480-h640/IMG_6125.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If I were a regular, this would be my spot. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQa3axsC36ExeeaY3hXh2RWuGpnbJeWaVstJqB-qH6K5SDwym-lR1U8I6ny2z9LD8tuv18nEMNHIDkAJ_eky5rYJ3uaWkTBYiJHM0aZu0Cu4-O-8NE_JY4cnUIxCaMxfsuBieO1RIn5GLuVdFlpXgIZtyrdTQpXxlkooM1QMpa3WnWbbCtr6RW7Ap/s4032/IMG_6126.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQa3axsC36ExeeaY3hXh2RWuGpnbJeWaVstJqB-qH6K5SDwym-lR1U8I6ny2z9LD8tuv18nEMNHIDkAJ_eky5rYJ3uaWkTBYiJHM0aZu0Cu4-O-8NE_JY4cnUIxCaMxfsuBieO1RIn5GLuVdFlpXgIZtyrdTQpXxlkooM1QMpa3WnWbbCtr6RW7Ap/w640-h480/IMG_6126.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Table display in the middle of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOB8yEW0lLUwjcztptLWxY021t6ik_7b1tzpLTZFuMurG9eqriZ8xsnXcZGSZgjtZgXUaN4cEc9HoSPt5CGiV0tJS0dZKA3bD6vZl9TeqklCeX2tCkzez0ZWeQRowE1dYqm7FacRJwiry__cvpwir3GmMQWgUEaluPhvx4bxjY7d8WToosnCGHeoXZ/s4032/IMG_6127.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOB8yEW0lLUwjcztptLWxY021t6ik_7b1tzpLTZFuMurG9eqriZ8xsnXcZGSZgjtZgXUaN4cEc9HoSPt5CGiV0tJS0dZKA3bD6vZl9TeqklCeX2tCkzez0ZWeQRowE1dYqm7FacRJwiry__cvpwir3GmMQWgUEaluPhvx4bxjY7d8WToosnCGHeoXZ/w400-h300/IMG_6127.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At The Green Dragon, the sidelines are called trinkets. CoriAnn has done a great job with the theme throughout the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzF1sF6gSusVkpewGmD8VzSVSVuJL-HFMlOsGXydMHyTHdw1snXYXQ6AcKHs3-8gq1OZQjRqi3B_L4sD31gETuyNE_F1-L9ux5jvpMp5ZyWwwBwoGCBVhRTindtp1omY4VYuJmjjBP-nXmo6W4UAorfblZLdS46W-DuiwkgUxu490TYOg8kXctCQgf/s4032/IMG_6128.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzF1sF6gSusVkpewGmD8VzSVSVuJL-HFMlOsGXydMHyTHdw1snXYXQ6AcKHs3-8gq1OZQjRqi3B_L4sD31gETuyNE_F1-L9ux5jvpMp5ZyWwwBwoGCBVhRTindtp1omY4VYuJmjjBP-nXmo6W4UAorfblZLdS46W-DuiwkgUxu490TYOg8kXctCQgf/w400-h300/IMG_6128.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The stickers are big sellers. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpRHA3ZLEqt4suFGiTV-KJOrdoCP8aS1Mvvuab_zvGZL1j9i2L_QhJNWE6h5We498aRwE8x_jny-_fb5AOkeDLQI7eJsaJikcLVWjxXmOrxC8CAVXGoJUE-Xq6aPyRb9J3qszLLmNBKFTgiJTs3W2essm1gaTONZFTJbn57p5si8DIXRETvsVHXds/s4032/IMG_6129.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpRHA3ZLEqt4suFGiTV-KJOrdoCP8aS1Mvvuab_zvGZL1j9i2L_QhJNWE6h5We498aRwE8x_jny-_fb5AOkeDLQI7eJsaJikcLVWjxXmOrxC8CAVXGoJUE-Xq6aPyRb9J3qszLLmNBKFTgiJTs3W2essm1gaTONZFTJbn57p5si8DIXRETvsVHXds/w400-h300/IMG_6129.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An active events calendar. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwAGAyRSqmQz2kqj-UIPI5SlYolR_DD7IkMdyKHH5MnF51zoYX28WvLqS-xorHDp4wwp_PX_awLH9YMiVa7R7Xy1Pm4uUoV64MTD_iD8YLzph87eV9I3K_nUhSQdNntuw7lj2streOReG_hWrKFr4pik-4HxZlPS9Z_2wJwlWAcWE11_jebhbH0hw/s4032/IMG_6130.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwAGAyRSqmQz2kqj-UIPI5SlYolR_DD7IkMdyKHH5MnF51zoYX28WvLqS-xorHDp4wwp_PX_awLH9YMiVa7R7Xy1Pm4uUoV64MTD_iD8YLzph87eV9I3K_nUhSQdNntuw7lj2streOReG_hWrKFr4pik-4HxZlPS9Z_2wJwlWAcWE11_jebhbH0hw/w640-h480/IMG_6130.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the store looking toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGzXAw728bftZqBmYwNJXB14eaDQFkkK3_LReGrc8Vmnxb1MGDLkI7pU2Dz8zJjkPdAvd41XmZlfS_MOj3g5XwdUxd5HPwv55WUMpHtbHeH7Yg5fNdO-k_s9yrXlzUAQpQgpbggOpqpJBzuDyaiiGp13KEPk9-zjtoFbgkLFxcjsbjgTbPYqRZVH3/s4032/IMG_6131.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGzXAw728bftZqBmYwNJXB14eaDQFkkK3_LReGrc8Vmnxb1MGDLkI7pU2Dz8zJjkPdAvd41XmZlfS_MOj3g5XwdUxd5HPwv55WUMpHtbHeH7Yg5fNdO-k_s9yrXlzUAQpQgpbggOpqpJBzuDyaiiGp13KEPk9-zjtoFbgkLFxcjsbjgTbPYqRZVH3/w400-h300/IMG_6131.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the vintage and collectible editions. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdqaph9ArHpSlv_zEle5O6YJsIuHDawcl5cy1qJkdMPFU8PapO7RgSlvAU2YebBluk8X0WOFk1Uuwj2XACEFB_0ZmwdWMqIxTSBS2b_5HpJGXwyTBb8NSs8_BmFW8XzuULUzqr3sDS3a7fLpkQhHejnsxeGkRUzuxXKu-6PS5QWv0rGOqiLXeJ2Hb/s4032/IMG_6133.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdqaph9ArHpSlv_zEle5O6YJsIuHDawcl5cy1qJkdMPFU8PapO7RgSlvAU2YebBluk8X0WOFk1Uuwj2XACEFB_0ZmwdWMqIxTSBS2b_5HpJGXwyTBb8NSs8_BmFW8XzuULUzqr3sDS3a7fLpkQhHejnsxeGkRUzuxXKu-6PS5QWv0rGOqiLXeJ2Hb/w640-h480/IMG_6133.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trapped in the depths of The Green Dragon lair, this is my only hope for escape. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTMG10Mo3sPBeJY-SToKyVnktzyHo0SVOH89DGx6ZOkWb_Mw3zH-WbRrZnPg0N0Xjy81O5QaB0B-qJ3yO3GviI1FaTw4C0kQdF6KKU1KW-hxQZOaqHda2dLuM8MpgLoslLQ-jiWXrNbuioRXOBVfQNMdVJVQNtVPfZAcXxVZM7PYi1SqVqapWGSY6/s4032/IMG_6134.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTMG10Mo3sPBeJY-SToKyVnktzyHo0SVOH89DGx6ZOkWb_Mw3zH-WbRrZnPg0N0Xjy81O5QaB0B-qJ3yO3GviI1FaTw4C0kQdF6KKU1KW-hxQZOaqHda2dLuM8MpgLoslLQ-jiWXrNbuioRXOBVfQNMdVJVQNtVPfZAcXxVZM7PYi1SqVqapWGSY6/s320/IMG_6134.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfect fit for the store theme. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9l2YkkC4CABdJHaOj_jVl5McDfWamQaHjSBmA4ITYsoMMXNrBx3ndLVab9xsA_ts1wgrWx66mbGlzloN9h-nC9PaCdrpGrkcn40h5pdRVVG-HZNSZfrnAyA0a23J7ai97ZagacSoiKONR3wxRgV-gZOiQPv_klqYlk426z6XFjWnBROHI5PkweMGl/s4032/IMG_6136.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9l2YkkC4CABdJHaOj_jVl5McDfWamQaHjSBmA4ITYsoMMXNrBx3ndLVab9xsA_ts1wgrWx66mbGlzloN9h-nC9PaCdrpGrkcn40h5pdRVVG-HZNSZfrnAyA0a23J7ai97ZagacSoiKONR3wxRgV-gZOiQPv_klqYlk426z6XFjWnBROHI5PkweMGl/w300-h400/IMG_6136.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spooky and fantasy-themed candles. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4IKUgV3-noe9GYgtRLSge3FYD8EiGgaF5w4XMgJzVaAoQuHMWfghWF7Bpp69Og5tNPWcuiiSEw-vRsFOEfgcCYOz92REEKJsUBpkGbmacpPiYe7rKatrPGmVxOE2c_o_0Tc7OuRAakYK_ChVOM0xtQrqpCAjNZOVQkxT1cEgNxJxjCiHzPJLwC8o/s4032/IMG_6135.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4IKUgV3-noe9GYgtRLSge3FYD8EiGgaF5w4XMgJzVaAoQuHMWfghWF7Bpp69Og5tNPWcuiiSEw-vRsFOEfgcCYOz92REEKJsUBpkGbmacpPiYe7rKatrPGmVxOE2c_o_0Tc7OuRAakYK_ChVOM0xtQrqpCAjNZOVQkxT1cEgNxJxjCiHzPJLwC8o/w300-h400/IMG_6135.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the bookmarks offered are created by talented local students. Impressive. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7KxkQi2NwIVZ6Pmg1my8WaIAY_oDmQ0u0sXIDX_Phw89WIxHpSdKaMhyV-1wYp59RFD93TtzsWOULOG2yb2zrEwI-IGZWvebyMZ9QzLqy5-8zDd3nHCSm49yvhyphenhyphenew9BAjB1TNJmF_4Ew1zntoniAl1gO4ZprVjQ9qxQ7iOYUuIULslfHwbGqLTZys/s4032/IMG_6137.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7KxkQi2NwIVZ6Pmg1my8WaIAY_oDmQ0u0sXIDX_Phw89WIxHpSdKaMhyV-1wYp59RFD93TtzsWOULOG2yb2zrEwI-IGZWvebyMZ9QzLqy5-8zDd3nHCSm49yvhyphenhyphenew9BAjB1TNJmF_4Ew1zntoniAl1gO4ZprVjQ9qxQ7iOYUuIULslfHwbGqLTZys/s320/IMG_6137.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crochet for beginners </td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><br /><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyyZxVjcTO5xNff-JnGB0pF9VSaFJzLeCrLtBuZyAo2-J0kveTbrylaFmD7naVcJ1H9H4zyyVWz4xCSlxlQcU1i5lB_bPiosh2eR2bhBIiYQJ1KJHtId14VX3_P2aH3vAez_vz4D4mfcagQS1upV7pIms3a2N9091gVIlQeT6Rqs7HV6iDOu_OxvJA/s4032/IMG_6138.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyyZxVjcTO5xNff-JnGB0pF9VSaFJzLeCrLtBuZyAo2-J0kveTbrylaFmD7naVcJ1H9H4zyyVWz4xCSlxlQcU1i5lB_bPiosh2eR2bhBIiYQJ1KJHtId14VX3_P2aH3vAez_vz4D4mfcagQS1upV7pIms3a2N9091gVIlQeT6Rqs7HV6iDOu_OxvJA/w640-h480/IMG_6138.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Children's books found on these shelves along the front wall. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DiC3xyoHfaW6y8pNONm0AXOzJgwr0kMEuOzE7D7-FhPnU8Qm2KjoDVAw8fpzZJaniWJDV6rJ3paRCruJF2Sz2N2yl3MjzRUsbTnLNYQMAsa8OI4Nt6GF5XW1_o3vgopEWa4emSDtmaHVjLo1svYOZ8F0uzScl_TijtBiZ5SM3CkaapX1KgvMWdrD/s4032/IMG_6140.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DiC3xyoHfaW6y8pNONm0AXOzJgwr0kMEuOzE7D7-FhPnU8Qm2KjoDVAw8fpzZJaniWJDV6rJ3paRCruJF2Sz2N2yl3MjzRUsbTnLNYQMAsa8OI4Nt6GF5XW1_o3vgopEWa4emSDtmaHVjLo1svYOZ8F0uzScl_TijtBiZ5SM3CkaapX1KgvMWdrD/w640-h480/IMG_6140.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With RueAnn, one of the fine booksellers at The Green Dragon. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-70056707361681766562023-10-17T15:51:00.001-04:002023-10-17T15:51:08.856-04:00The Willow Bookstore - Perham, MN<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZxb3SW94rYVulgbmsm0akBx-d0is2ptB_ALW-8AkJNr5LKQ-8Ddq5eBGp8JOas6524MqQNy5D5_wxL32X4xQ9q3qAx5Fg0OiPVr-bxjrqG3tCBZFKdRAuJJDYXkmwUoLQAJOZIGWw3aR-d_aboDwGMNK5ixG8qfFun4XFcLRXk2D3RN0eDLMB1zZv/s4032/IMG_6041.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZxb3SW94rYVulgbmsm0akBx-d0is2ptB_ALW-8AkJNr5LKQ-8Ddq5eBGp8JOas6524MqQNy5D5_wxL32X4xQ9q3qAx5Fg0OiPVr-bxjrqG3tCBZFKdRAuJJDYXkmwUoLQAJOZIGWw3aR-d_aboDwGMNK5ixG8qfFun4XFcLRXk2D3RN0eDLMB1zZv/w400-h300/IMG_6041.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Willow Bookstore, Perham, MN<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>Owner Greta G. and I talked about the fact that the great thing about books is they never spoil. Stock up, readers, you have nothing to worry about. However, the same cannot be said about bookstore names. The Willow Bookstore has an expiration date and it’s all about Greta putting her own stamp on the business. Greta is the new owner here, taking over the business about 5 months ago. A business that has been present on the busiest street in downtown Perham the past 5 years. This entry will become somewhat dated next May 2024 when The Willow Bookstore becomes Big Pine Books, named after Big Pine Lake, an area outside of town where Greta grew up. This is just one of the many new ideas that Greta is bringing to this store and community.</p><p>The one thing that won’t change are the terrific books you’ll find here. Additionally, books and sidelines will continue to evolve with the name change. There are a few used books here and that is a part of the business Greta hopes to expand. Customers will receive store credit for books the store accepts. Most of the sidelines here were present with the previous owner and Greta is hoping to move some of those along to make room for her new ideas. Currently, you’ll find candles, bookstore socks, and tote bags. When the name changes Greta plans to bring in Big Pine Books merch like shirts and/or hoodies, and/or totes, and much more. She also hopes to provide stationery including journals, and plan books to name just a few. Hopefully, she’ll be able to add events which may include open mic nights and music. Greta has formed an ambitious and impressive plan. Well done!</p><p>So what does a new bookstore owner, with a background in library sciences, need to know when starting her bookstore business? Despite Greta’s extensive educational background, she never took the class about becoming a barista. But she’s tackled that problem enthusiastically and now serves coffee and lattes to customers as well as herself. What a dream! It seems she’s now the perfect fit for one who enjoys books and coffee. Congratulations Greta.</p><p>Perham is a successful bookstore community in a small town that’s supplemented by throngs of summer tourists. Find out what the regulars and tourists have discovered. A super bookstore with an awesome owner. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir. </p><p>CURRENTLY READING:<i> The River We Remember</i>, William Kent Krueger. </p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i> The Book of Goose</i>, Yiyum Li. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RlmHS2LOuhzxfpxXPq5Ajz4sPzy7b2aKWiZQmrkIn568FVTHHR7MbLToiCeMsy5RCWd_zqz0BJgfjHb4eeGD3W82e7usIWBFVzSR5a_b1ccj8ZAbUNHLuQFttiJI5lHKhP5eU-FBu8TwEtnLqHWZElwzk-7mUUOIkJY52v7CG4clWGBA5yYnAPa6/s4032/IMG_6040.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RlmHS2LOuhzxfpxXPq5Ajz4sPzy7b2aKWiZQmrkIn568FVTHHR7MbLToiCeMsy5RCWd_zqz0BJgfjHb4eeGD3W82e7usIWBFVzSR5a_b1ccj8ZAbUNHLuQFttiJI5lHKhP5eU-FBu8TwEtnLqHWZElwzk-7mUUOIkJY52v7CG4clWGBA5yYnAPa6/w640-h480/IMG_6040.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful storefront in the heart of downtown Perham. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganhacp1AKWVdkdlkkcaFOHyHG7pbtmeKe8f8jqRGhLNxEMdCjcrZOILd9OHiYo_516psHRdGf8NYCctWEXzCxEieAG93R40niS5Qu5Emy4hRw-wOe2ItmZ4NP62eR7LD9-Y4vdMSiSUuoWIfs0pp8bTdEVHkW9Bl_lXnQHm7bzKuF96HkMqDgnBGX/s4032/IMG_6039.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganhacp1AKWVdkdlkkcaFOHyHG7pbtmeKe8f8jqRGhLNxEMdCjcrZOILd9OHiYo_516psHRdGf8NYCctWEXzCxEieAG93R40niS5Qu5Emy4hRw-wOe2ItmZ4NP62eR7LD9-Y4vdMSiSUuoWIfs0pp8bTdEVHkW9Bl_lXnQHm7bzKuF96HkMqDgnBGX/w640-h480/IMG_6039.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I parked behind the bookstore and on my walk around to the front entrance enjoyed this absolutely remarkable mural. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5UCE1RLS8I3s-PfqqL9EvmCJnVnIoAOzD1vAj5Etoou7V2mq4bGfaqaqNly2g5nnApN-zmAXvULZXYKhxMYscgT2oBBwyXHP_aj5dqQxccHN3Y_rDxtvsR0Q7dUbANUFpARMjyXIyQb7ag41jJQeGLshpbBb-tBZTxGJlwmaLqV2Mf4H_SAjXtB7W/s4032/IMG_6042.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5UCE1RLS8I3s-PfqqL9EvmCJnVnIoAOzD1vAj5Etoou7V2mq4bGfaqaqNly2g5nnApN-zmAXvULZXYKhxMYscgT2oBBwyXHP_aj5dqQxccHN3Y_rDxtvsR0Q7dUbANUFpARMjyXIyQb7ag41jJQeGLshpbBb-tBZTxGJlwmaLqV2Mf4H_SAjXtB7W/w640-h480/IMG_6042.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9yEzd3zZjNgRvkgKZT6ds9QjPv5ztOl2c3AgsJ-NJzI1XRHn37R9R5aV2_zyWrCN2C7xXotz83msnGUKN4zrCNLOr1kEGJYj_3Y5Tjsyd3njE1A2OUUdvcifyUGxk2SM_u9-tLnkfnYGE2ula3Lrk29Bw0h435EXHoUqo2M7T6fWeUoPboL2A50cZ/s4032/IMG_6043.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9yEzd3zZjNgRvkgKZT6ds9QjPv5ztOl2c3AgsJ-NJzI1XRHn37R9R5aV2_zyWrCN2C7xXotz83msnGUKN4zrCNLOr1kEGJYj_3Y5Tjsyd3njE1A2OUUdvcifyUGxk2SM_u9-tLnkfnYGE2ula3Lrk29Bw0h435EXHoUqo2M7T6fWeUoPboL2A50cZ/w640-h480/IMG_6043.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking to the right from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XsqkQRV64xcskFjCxy9d0y5AG2jYWfp5ow1aKtpVnJ2YjD8aTc_aozmYvPIqYireL1hdALWT71Ci_Eeyfr8corJd0xXGrnmZt3Y5I_eu6OFVJLds7xorKHlvKYlOg9gBKRJjUJBj1NDB_QsuhGo5gCcX7TccWiuYxuGfS4PQyt_YTVgxL6UBEzVR/s4032/IMG_6044.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XsqkQRV64xcskFjCxy9d0y5AG2jYWfp5ow1aKtpVnJ2YjD8aTc_aozmYvPIqYireL1hdALWT71Ci_Eeyfr8corJd0xXGrnmZt3Y5I_eu6OFVJLds7xorKHlvKYlOg9gBKRJjUJBj1NDB_QsuhGo5gCcX7TccWiuYxuGfS4PQyt_YTVgxL6UBEzVR/w400-h300/IMG_6044.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Over to the right after entering the store. I was tempted. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYH_7l3-ucFaxdWUzX9F5bFp9y0yK9ex84DG4OM-GsbOber13gu70-NSuShs0Yh89L9wKIxnF4BPtDz9GnoPbisaF5g0yUg3vl-0-WvJKxjIuS22mMSVNyldSrvDi07lJLGCVEmv1oNR8drVvHwwtid9gfCo0q96pCFlcZE2v0vR8fNuB8WYYZZwP/s4032/IMG_6045.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYH_7l3-ucFaxdWUzX9F5bFp9y0yK9ex84DG4OM-GsbOber13gu70-NSuShs0Yh89L9wKIxnF4BPtDz9GnoPbisaF5g0yUg3vl-0-WvJKxjIuS22mMSVNyldSrvDi07lJLGCVEmv1oNR8drVvHwwtid9gfCo0q96pCFlcZE2v0vR8fNuB8WYYZZwP/w640-h480/IMG_6045.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great space in the front of the store to enjoy your latte and a book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8yN-0qfoXv6mM-C2UJ9RSnAdIvRpnrSmkOsgp4yG4lFNKweQHuVJKhDZi6H0PzFL8TCLmllb12gMXPl2FsvtW63PxcHLJ12CDgYeKOqVsOxN4ts9Hl_Kmh0mrGBLj1yhw65d56WCP7QkJ2ijjjESVFC3xBdKMGArIJmvQrWZV4mgjpmqo9LIMQqD/s4032/IMG_6046.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8yN-0qfoXv6mM-C2UJ9RSnAdIvRpnrSmkOsgp4yG4lFNKweQHuVJKhDZi6H0PzFL8TCLmllb12gMXPl2FsvtW63PxcHLJ12CDgYeKOqVsOxN4ts9Hl_Kmh0mrGBLj1yhw65d56WCP7QkJ2ijjjESVFC3xBdKMGArIJmvQrWZV4mgjpmqo9LIMQqD/s320/IMG_6046.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hey teachers in the Perham community, do you know about this? <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpgYRX6tt2k3JiAwd24JfGber9fyUsllH4LbUsZqtI1gyVFzTVPCHBhhWAIRZakmfGSYRsZi_tOAYSSWjnwb-PSGeIkm_BTsQuuxdZWV0-TmvNdHH8b8agbO2NkHcMM_JcxrF88wmn0br1vaMd9U_Mu7sqSCJnXg0ev-286R_THjmD8BtNZa5Is933/s4032/IMG_6047.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpgYRX6tt2k3JiAwd24JfGber9fyUsllH4LbUsZqtI1gyVFzTVPCHBhhWAIRZakmfGSYRsZi_tOAYSSWjnwb-PSGeIkm_BTsQuuxdZWV0-TmvNdHH8b8agbO2NkHcMM_JcxrF88wmn0br1vaMd9U_Mu7sqSCJnXg0ev-286R_THjmD8BtNZa5Is933/w480-h640/IMG_6047.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractive display of popular releases. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVJ3mSUI0P83Nj79d5pqSCPbDGgB41mJgaIFWprjQr4K5ZSHVgKzYL4jfBMT3TUmiVFt1m48RUFo6cOoDflJmejkRLkeTgQHlU3pOix2-rTV_-Pt6uok9sEyO_1rS4BfxYR-pg4xzu3qY5uhDetPuswgUymNExckte2b-vakoy1STN6O8omOmTMmLT/s4032/IMG_6049.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVJ3mSUI0P83Nj79d5pqSCPbDGgB41mJgaIFWprjQr4K5ZSHVgKzYL4jfBMT3TUmiVFt1m48RUFo6cOoDflJmejkRLkeTgQHlU3pOix2-rTV_-Pt6uok9sEyO_1rS4BfxYR-pg4xzu3qY5uhDetPuswgUymNExckte2b-vakoy1STN6O8omOmTMmLT/s320/IMG_6049.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you bring your kids or grandkids into the store, ask them if they know what this is. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYCyGuEg6oFeh1nPtlDDBgbibgYR5GEw3a1wn13oLI1D-uqXOmKILOTCNUicEF57C-fZI0VTrQOnYsj3gUi6nhj2-FdM5dPvgF3Mx8pp7-kUTpSRwOAUVGq0wrsj6Tyj_0yg9VZNW6eDAR4wc3noWPxGoYZ1uyjCnQdUs9WpN4NKqYjLdGujc-I9L/s4032/IMG_6050.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYCyGuEg6oFeh1nPtlDDBgbibgYR5GEw3a1wn13oLI1D-uqXOmKILOTCNUicEF57C-fZI0VTrQOnYsj3gUi6nhj2-FdM5dPvgF3Mx8pp7-kUTpSRwOAUVGq0wrsj6Tyj_0yg9VZNW6eDAR4wc3noWPxGoYZ1uyjCnQdUs9WpN4NKqYjLdGujc-I9L/w640-h480/IMG_6050.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful setting near the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1JLhPwL-nbz5ACDfzjj3zSceOIYgaUrspkFA7fxsH2PmLAGkynO_4lta8MJpRWsY97t_BYICZhp3dmuY6SF2t6oEZwcREE1A9oDBtHjYpTZuuJV7A2Aa5YFjH2w0YWGims1jew6R21NXFrFf1iASej23TlFis1ZSYcH0dUBwdDXkKyxwkSxRXhKM/s4032/IMG_6051.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1JLhPwL-nbz5ACDfzjj3zSceOIYgaUrspkFA7fxsH2PmLAGkynO_4lta8MJpRWsY97t_BYICZhp3dmuY6SF2t6oEZwcREE1A9oDBtHjYpTZuuJV7A2Aa5YFjH2w0YWGims1jew6R21NXFrFf1iASej23TlFis1ZSYcH0dUBwdDXkKyxwkSxRXhKM/w480-h640/IMG_6051.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the hollow in that tree trunk. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIr7pAFbpW1kwTdmQkXXokxbgKIH4mcZY3uGCjDAMoWJki4LdYVNls1j1xnw2hO_JuQTREjbw6Hf9HwQMiZZPOzzwb_UMfk_5_l09GeqY9utlnbQ-iRvLLwp5HsxIYSL4WqyhEcgFfzXXinlBeQ-YUOaEXniyRiHHzsun_ae01olryyJPRnyFVRZvd/s4032/IMG_6052.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIr7pAFbpW1kwTdmQkXXokxbgKIH4mcZY3uGCjDAMoWJki4LdYVNls1j1xnw2hO_JuQTREjbw6Hf9HwQMiZZPOzzwb_UMfk_5_l09GeqY9utlnbQ-iRvLLwp5HsxIYSL4WqyhEcgFfzXXinlBeQ-YUOaEXniyRiHHzsun_ae01olryyJPRnyFVRZvd/w480-h640/IMG_6052.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have discovered that Minnesota has MANY wonderful authors. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7_C_RgzaruljOzfCz6AYpNgJnEhypOFOwK59_5PX56pumbOdnx3bFw2ZcGulHZ_3ieSLPPEXsgrJks85bQw_54IUyvIe-83C1cmAOJIJwsAFWECIXs_Vq9jUr-IafoHSfwLjdv7IgPLVjVHPp8VarQnMbL8mUSunAuRD_gZ5z9kq5L7s39JwT-ui/s4032/IMG_6053.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7_C_RgzaruljOzfCz6AYpNgJnEhypOFOwK59_5PX56pumbOdnx3bFw2ZcGulHZ_3ieSLPPEXsgrJks85bQw_54IUyvIe-83C1cmAOJIJwsAFWECIXs_Vq9jUr-IafoHSfwLjdv7IgPLVjVHPp8VarQnMbL8mUSunAuRD_gZ5z9kq5L7s39JwT-ui/w640-h480/IMG_6053.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go to this area in the back right of the store to browse some of the used books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYcl7-7BFm56K_T_XKOKBGw0ZmOaTxx7tNCk1AIKzVq518GBE0SthOhK_wH4XkUqvzkTuqrhw8d4z9oKzgJdLu_LLpCRWeJjSD53gRXDtTwStNYgfl8i6kaM-MT9BDT92h2V_w6pqjzijeWdfKWKo7H7Dd6C_uflxFjPymMUqcsx6GdNfoJ-Z2x8HU/s4032/IMG_6054.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYcl7-7BFm56K_T_XKOKBGw0ZmOaTxx7tNCk1AIKzVq518GBE0SthOhK_wH4XkUqvzkTuqrhw8d4z9oKzgJdLu_LLpCRWeJjSD53gRXDtTwStNYgfl8i6kaM-MT9BDT92h2V_w6pqjzijeWdfKWKo7H7Dd6C_uflxFjPymMUqcsx6GdNfoJ-Z2x8HU/w640-h480/IMG_6054.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display of new releases. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDIOdhH7J0ghFh6YTuB8pTLdzC97sPi7TSzBehTzTsbiMNhlqUP7ra4EVbHTXv4MEqmZUdFzitWHRjFoL529-c1TfvIg04t8KLoKjk41fSZU4hT4NqYPyj5GjHmx2v-YEKh76RckHGOAzaqQbrv7D4vaHdQseWas_FuncrnVyz2ztVPsFoberrM1yt/s4032/IMG_6055.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDIOdhH7J0ghFh6YTuB8pTLdzC97sPi7TSzBehTzTsbiMNhlqUP7ra4EVbHTXv4MEqmZUdFzitWHRjFoL529-c1TfvIg04t8KLoKjk41fSZU4hT4NqYPyj5GjHmx2v-YEKh76RckHGOAzaqQbrv7D4vaHdQseWas_FuncrnVyz2ztVPsFoberrM1yt/w400-h300/IMG_6055.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quirky bookstore socks. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_drk78wmhEGrtEGCumRQyJAExVCDryKi8uJg3O_zyX1ygKLBrCNj3_P83w_jUw92d-Ydl_FqPQNhZr26rsSdmcRrLon6d9OgA2_YyWvdZYyQevjBWk3FGNHdRasF1yvbyRfn6PCEcTvjB4YVDxPtZqcj5tXk78nlD0gpi1emaoAv59jmvBAbL0HX/s4032/IMG_6056.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_drk78wmhEGrtEGCumRQyJAExVCDryKi8uJg3O_zyX1ygKLBrCNj3_P83w_jUw92d-Ydl_FqPQNhZr26rsSdmcRrLon6d9OgA2_YyWvdZYyQevjBWk3FGNHdRasF1yvbyRfn6PCEcTvjB4YVDxPtZqcj5tXk78nlD0gpi1emaoAv59jmvBAbL0HX/w400-h300/IMG_6056.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Literary-themed candles. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbMK8_T8a7SSNy5BKxHAnfPGY7-c0fgPcX4MUWmk3rKTjvE29qHmU4lZNzm1sK3-KE4kMA2__QhNz-LpuAMs4ijr5pqY4DG3HQ8vkNDCd8ATjFePPvhh86nalANniG6pzXvpWf0jpL7NlUbO6gUng7mztQOgvgMyAew50UMMA_YpKLlF6KhMRBRZb/s4032/IMG_6057.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbMK8_T8a7SSNy5BKxHAnfPGY7-c0fgPcX4MUWmk3rKTjvE29qHmU4lZNzm1sK3-KE4kMA2__QhNz-LpuAMs4ijr5pqY4DG3HQ8vkNDCd8ATjFePPvhh86nalANniG6pzXvpWf0jpL7NlUbO6gUng7mztQOgvgMyAew50UMMA_YpKLlF6KhMRBRZb/w640-h480/IMG_6057.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think this would be a great poster for avid fishermen. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-Y_9s2vnpsxZmDZU6zQlzhfR3DMrJriO3hOT9QRqaOcH1SuVK5kBxR_-12TZJrIf282WErOfowmQcF5cCAd4zyvVXHph5M25P2oVwnKOkhkuEP3SdabjydIngSCV_Fud07kdqlUDGVWLAr6qAdOahcWM6qnRwq0qX6vOaTNyW2vSKfTbagqFm8lY/s4032/IMG_6058.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-Y_9s2vnpsxZmDZU6zQlzhfR3DMrJriO3hOT9QRqaOcH1SuVK5kBxR_-12TZJrIf282WErOfowmQcF5cCAd4zyvVXHph5M25P2oVwnKOkhkuEP3SdabjydIngSCV_Fud07kdqlUDGVWLAr6qAdOahcWM6qnRwq0qX6vOaTNyW2vSKfTbagqFm8lY/w300-h400/IMG_6058.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the non-fiction items of regional and local interest. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaieSTfgsXT8fZEiWMHUogExdPYijPQVNVTqIfCo9Y2vy6d9QfzPWxWbq_2YaU8thOZLWHbTjTujd-eBVutkf6BykOxDv6BNZpu9ONtWVf8YikowXkNP0YfhlsFGRRIfiSRP16UIq1k-C2QKaNHKQr4EVv9288xKFn5qgHDHb8_7CsS_esvb2Ukufa/s4032/IMG_6059.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaieSTfgsXT8fZEiWMHUogExdPYijPQVNVTqIfCo9Y2vy6d9QfzPWxWbq_2YaU8thOZLWHbTjTujd-eBVutkf6BykOxDv6BNZpu9ONtWVf8YikowXkNP0YfhlsFGRRIfiSRP16UIq1k-C2QKaNHKQr4EVv9288xKFn5qgHDHb8_7CsS_esvb2Ukufa/w640-h480/IMG_6059.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Partial overview of the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczcFVuWe5rESzc3faHc9Ww0uwh7EyvntRYOKgIs5RxcAWIQrfEsstS0Gd3jvfH_Nd9kWtA2OqbNMPWn4zaFu16uuefhumNUN3bDx3ApqHeORDUiLwMJ-l64NUbZCMat106R2v-mwiCoOMrEDdL32O0vLMZ0UsFldau4YAYtZIq0OlvHmBthzp7dkw/s4032/IMG_6060.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczcFVuWe5rESzc3faHc9Ww0uwh7EyvntRYOKgIs5RxcAWIQrfEsstS0Gd3jvfH_Nd9kWtA2OqbNMPWn4zaFu16uuefhumNUN3bDx3ApqHeORDUiLwMJ-l64NUbZCMat106R2v-mwiCoOMrEDdL32O0vLMZ0UsFldau4YAYtZIq0OlvHmBthzp7dkw/w300-h400/IMG_6060.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When I first saw these in a bookstore I thought they were fantastic. Drool proof, chew proof, toddler proof. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPpZEZ_DTQCnrPBN9ABXAHO5bwMbREBOArt5ZSqjBjEzzDmBbvdKfxtUc0Tk97hhESqnz5iytv-iNr84rrPNzGbZYM0oK7YXolaDqET4BA9hfVAnVYOF_e1qlzpvMcMabyNpwaR1Jtld1NZJcCVw1Rh7X_VsyCOzFKrPdebZ5UJp84oblM_PDYaCbk/s4032/IMG_6061.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPpZEZ_DTQCnrPBN9ABXAHO5bwMbREBOArt5ZSqjBjEzzDmBbvdKfxtUc0Tk97hhESqnz5iytv-iNr84rrPNzGbZYM0oK7YXolaDqET4BA9hfVAnVYOF_e1qlzpvMcMabyNpwaR1Jtld1NZJcCVw1Rh7X_VsyCOzFKrPdebZ5UJp84oblM_PDYaCbk/w640-h480/IMG_6061.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another angle of the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaN-mAWGUc0K2B4WIksDWK_8EDuEGmlzOWsZEW6Ilezh6EK1fdtctEN-BHzv4chWKzmTN1kJ-F7DBSlbKs6AfxhKi-Eh9s5e58Sq_PdEofKWAi7PtEg3wpgbBU9VZYkHzlPuqeeJb-GDu1pGtcwPZW5-7SzzzM61Xr9jT7HSknMHDghh8jFsKofy3H/s4032/IMG_6062.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaN-mAWGUc0K2B4WIksDWK_8EDuEGmlzOWsZEW6Ilezh6EK1fdtctEN-BHzv4chWKzmTN1kJ-F7DBSlbKs6AfxhKi-Eh9s5e58Sq_PdEofKWAi7PtEg3wpgbBU9VZYkHzlPuqeeJb-GDu1pGtcwPZW5-7SzzzM61Xr9jT7HSknMHDghh8jFsKofy3H/w480-h640/IMG_6062.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Partial overview of the coffee service area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4P-wiylVz5ZQJC7UfODJi45XcJ4NR67wKknECvAdlzCJx2jo-mtAVKrXSOawpBDSp_i_ES5kg7RyO2TvFobyk-rGy6GVuUV3X-jIq8f30eaaGjekRlFDcJWRhWoeyXhI6h9-4gZPNrO5WqJgCcbCRymbZowT8Kv0B8hA_iDB1KZS33Q1k2KoBwjj/s4032/IMG_6063.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4P-wiylVz5ZQJC7UfODJi45XcJ4NR67wKknECvAdlzCJx2jo-mtAVKrXSOawpBDSp_i_ES5kg7RyO2TvFobyk-rGy6GVuUV3X-jIq8f30eaaGjekRlFDcJWRhWoeyXhI6h9-4gZPNrO5WqJgCcbCRymbZowT8Kv0B8hA_iDB1KZS33Q1k2KoBwjj/w480-h640/IMG_6063.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I didn't get the story behind this but it made me curious. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukRhJpxO8_1ezvegPWZJZRawxxkFHu-6ZNmPC1QPolJa5-HeheIXIRWpdjCAXvbLCsFyo6rpRIIwTAPQkMvYb4OM94b8CAnCAr_Tbb38H5zmKKqg3t6exPk0Fau2ijIrb_FyHU48Lx1Z0kO_JAuhQfHd8m1eL4pJfhVvt5kfd9cAzC3GO6teiB63S/s4032/IMG_6064.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukRhJpxO8_1ezvegPWZJZRawxxkFHu-6ZNmPC1QPolJa5-HeheIXIRWpdjCAXvbLCsFyo6rpRIIwTAPQkMvYb4OM94b8CAnCAr_Tbb38H5zmKKqg3t6exPk0Fau2ijIrb_FyHU48Lx1Z0kO_JAuhQfHd8m1eL4pJfhVvt5kfd9cAzC3GO6teiB63S/w640-h480/IMG_6064.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the store looking from the back toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibnuoUQl8TxWnJGIx1IN5KwtPna8q_jmtymF63eQhqaWJqDKBfTprunH3ttrQGmJqEzW1Sky75kuIx980L8GAuO5c8V9l2N_7NMqOSpVzLZvC5UY3ZxwJvSta8de_e2zUm-90daRCeOhpTnMclSAHPshxAF8gZ4RP29ljgSnfkB8J1Cg_eM6ft4zbc/s4032/IMG_6065.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibnuoUQl8TxWnJGIx1IN5KwtPna8q_jmtymF63eQhqaWJqDKBfTprunH3ttrQGmJqEzW1Sky75kuIx980L8GAuO5c8V9l2N_7NMqOSpVzLZvC5UY3ZxwJvSta8de_e2zUm-90daRCeOhpTnMclSAHPshxAF8gZ4RP29ljgSnfkB8J1Cg_eM6ft4zbc/s320/IMG_6065.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you have kids or grandkids go to this area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXrYYHkqlfK9nAC_zhM_0yUZpwLXsX7lQZcYchxPY4WF9gqHHDKDHdMWpkLI8ZvGldU80Sc-sOVeQp2pYsGc9vtokayg7NS7zjhTlZWVcBm-ginygHLueUEedIMXx0RDrB8Vyiw8gTBB8fYjrnIANH_Ex-2xmp8H1aipvFSfQY2Nemj4q73V5RHE0/s4032/IMG_6066.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXrYYHkqlfK9nAC_zhM_0yUZpwLXsX7lQZcYchxPY4WF9gqHHDKDHdMWpkLI8ZvGldU80Sc-sOVeQp2pYsGc9vtokayg7NS7zjhTlZWVcBm-ginygHLueUEedIMXx0RDrB8Vyiw8gTBB8fYjrnIANH_Ex-2xmp8H1aipvFSfQY2Nemj4q73V5RHE0/w640-h480/IMG_6066.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Greta, the fine owner at The Willow Bookstore. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-48452389372392004112023-10-13T16:46:00.000-04:002023-10-13T16:46:05.540-04:00Bluebird Books - Detroit Lakes, MN<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLGUTBBN929Aw_IgWmZ8O9xYewd-CdjghamSROK4NgUwhbkMBeEMagUFwG88xORvANQ7MT0knvKl7Zri8_6a3c-cCCY6oG3EFLbKVtDUrdVUjQaiFNSH3HnVqGNB4Qm3xpI4o2Cng3gf1jPEnNZ9LBC40giLQ-xReN_uXtc8dOnCozZVxdxEtP6qD/s4032/IMG_5986.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLGUTBBN929Aw_IgWmZ8O9xYewd-CdjghamSROK4NgUwhbkMBeEMagUFwG88xORvANQ7MT0knvKl7Zri8_6a3c-cCCY6oG3EFLbKVtDUrdVUjQaiFNSH3HnVqGNB4Qm3xpI4o2Cng3gf1jPEnNZ9LBC40giLQ-xReN_uXtc8dOnCozZVxdxEtP6qD/w300-h400/IMG_5986.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bluebird Books, Detroit Lakes, MN<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)</p><p>Finally, Detroit lakes has its own, spanking brand new bookstore filling a void that has been missing here for several years. And boy, did they do it right. A perfect location on the downtown main street. A gorgeous and bright interior that took a ton of work. The pictures below won’t do it justice. The organization is very neat and second to none. And best of all, the two people I met were friendly and very knowledgeable. Owner Amy E. And bookseller Mary were a delight to meet and visit with. But if you’re a regular customer, NONE of this is news to you. Unfortunately, this store is only about a year old and some haven’t discovered it yet. Detroit Lakes, it’s time to get behind this terrific bookstore and support a place that completes the Detroit Lakes business district. </p><p>When you visit Bluebird Books you’ll find a well-curated space with all new books. If I were a regular I’d pick one out and go to the living room setting in the front of the store. Always keep in mind that if you can’t visit in person you can always place an order on their website. The cookbooks and Bibles sell especially well. The sidelines are varied and displayed throughout the store. Candles, many greeting cards, stickers, and varieties of chocolate to name a few (Mary talked me into one of the chocolate bars and it was out of this world. Listen to Mary.). One thing I enjoyed here are the many works of art in different mediums that feature local artists, Amy does a great job of promoting local talent and offers her space as an option of making these works more visible and available for purchase. Well done, Amy. </p><p>Two of my favorite things here are located on opposite ends of the interior. In the front of the store, I LOVE the floor to ceiling window of glass that makes up the store’s front wall. Lots of light and a beautiful way to watch downtown Detroit Lakes. Then go to the back of the store and see the most remarkable piece of art designed specifically for a bookstore. A sculpture of a bluebird breaking through the wall, glasses on beak askew, reading <i>To Kill A Mockingbird</i>. This creativity by a local artist is fabulous.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zRRBMreXFCmZBfc0fy8nrfbj-DPodBQKtzsc4Vvnp7nVf_CLaw5N-3YUDXgMCTIKOvk9cGqoGg1WGViGhfq0oXDjPt5j_CC1F2QiHChKWfAkxnr24SlmmVneZgbC4eNmDlRq2bvOv4qKsHr4MakTT8oCcXssWr4U6lofbaHd7-2Nn5u1fddVM_pw/s4032/IMG_6018.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zRRBMreXFCmZBfc0fy8nrfbj-DPodBQKtzsc4Vvnp7nVf_CLaw5N-3YUDXgMCTIKOvk9cGqoGg1WGViGhfq0oXDjPt5j_CC1F2QiHChKWfAkxnr24SlmmVneZgbC4eNmDlRq2bvOv4qKsHr4MakTT8oCcXssWr4U6lofbaHd7-2Nn5u1fddVM_pw/w200-h150/IMG_6018.jpeg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There's no resisting this cutie. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Aside from those two things, I need to add a cherry on top of it all. Bailey is the bookstore dog, a rescue, that belongs to Mary and greets the visitors. As Mary told me, some people come in just to visit Bailey and I can see why, she’s a little charmer. </p><p>Come for the books, the art, Bailey, or her people. When you discover this place, I don’t think your first visit will be the last. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir. </p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>The Stranger Beside Me,</i> Ann Rule. The author met and worked with Ted Bundy before he became the notorious suspect in multiple murders. She stayed in contact with him and shares the sordid and disturbing story of Bundy’s savage journey and the attempt by prosecutors to connect all the dots. Fascinating and upsetting on many levels. The book though was about as long as it took Bundy’s multiple court appeals. Recommended. </p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The River We Remember,</i> William Kent Krueger. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: Candy Club cinnamon spice almonds and two Hammond More S’mores bars. All of these are but a mere memory now! </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9u5SfJPiOFb8n1KE5170WVnfsVl8gWquUERbgj8Yjlh-TbfYcJVqqaAHCzBAgz7CULvAERCaTTxPe6P2W54vLUk5r-kh3Nvj4TROVgVkRnbGh7YU9ZqPwzJL8YpNObw8vWoQPvmozJNN3i1lA1WzYZvfhALhJ7xTlGnzC1ggZ2at-sF_xw46-bYl/s4032/IMG_5987.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9u5SfJPiOFb8n1KE5170WVnfsVl8gWquUERbgj8Yjlh-TbfYcJVqqaAHCzBAgz7CULvAERCaTTxPe6P2W54vLUk5r-kh3Nvj4TROVgVkRnbGh7YU9ZqPwzJL8YpNObw8vWoQPvmozJNN3i1lA1WzYZvfhALhJ7xTlGnzC1ggZ2at-sF_xw46-bYl/w480-h640/IMG_5987.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite things about this storefront is the floor to ceiling glass window. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiiUEj8t-kClFNHqx9q3Kg-HXiT2tj_Mt8fmu8XxoVPUwZzpDHqkCcirE0rxIe2wjidYYpRu-RZ4wJVxDFxPoqEHTmzUGEnETqWnW_1qN_zOw-hZq9jmFTUngCprwR6cKw0mCa313tZb2pf9dtEON7D0KqJBLaXd9K9gvkdbzQfGG8KWKX6M0bQBz/s4032/IMG_5989.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiiUEj8t-kClFNHqx9q3Kg-HXiT2tj_Mt8fmu8XxoVPUwZzpDHqkCcirE0rxIe2wjidYYpRu-RZ4wJVxDFxPoqEHTmzUGEnETqWnW_1qN_zOw-hZq9jmFTUngCprwR6cKw0mCa313tZb2pf9dtEON7D0KqJBLaXd9K9gvkdbzQfGG8KWKX6M0bQBz/s320/IMG_5989.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Twist my arm!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-kF76o0G7XYTX9dMEeGNBoXOzEoMYmSXazWTBUdV5IKx_Q8SgKfFscUbwGld-OaKjV0azkuCsIPNYkE82pS0YoFcVYOvng2ep-CKzZ4RI4bjSw9_t5Osnov1WbvLxeDeI3_wSzeI0zBscGSoHoYZHtxkGKyqPBfqD44WSyrS3cved9oRaOeTBcej/s4032/IMG_5991.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-kF76o0G7XYTX9dMEeGNBoXOzEoMYmSXazWTBUdV5IKx_Q8SgKfFscUbwGld-OaKjV0azkuCsIPNYkE82pS0YoFcVYOvng2ep-CKzZ4RI4bjSw9_t5Osnov1WbvLxeDeI3_wSzeI0zBscGSoHoYZHtxkGKyqPBfqD44WSyrS3cved9oRaOeTBcej/w480-h640/IMG_5991.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjOUtjZ8_muDlkme7rJX4yasWb04IvyKLaBUerFPO7sytuwGzwxeOMOrY8IlRcLuZVfPx2FU217MCB_DwbwyuY1NnMC071BEe8rp4YoKlNy2ywjWGLnTpxvnd0sIYIU3MseY1wdfl0yB3JrY-giHWit92nCUPhgqtA2yOBmKFvlvGRDWM5j4YkPYp/s4032/IMG_5992.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjOUtjZ8_muDlkme7rJX4yasWb04IvyKLaBUerFPO7sytuwGzwxeOMOrY8IlRcLuZVfPx2FU217MCB_DwbwyuY1NnMC071BEe8rp4YoKlNy2ywjWGLnTpxvnd0sIYIU3MseY1wdfl0yB3JrY-giHWit92nCUPhgqtA2yOBmKFvlvGRDWM5j4YkPYp/w640-h480/IMG_5992.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking to the right from the front entrance. I absolutely love this setting. Two comfy chairs, fireplace, coffee table, and floor to ceiling front wall of glass to watch the town and the weather. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAUBucxVhy3i_q7enOe7nQkET4s0K-NcRcIWrdVa5NOPLgh88u_vg-mfoEpK054_nNOxdH-1onwiEK5hmLNUeLx7ngtQuqURiK5i7CwHbTuOJDewKtYGV_a_BBk2-PJLqONwtK-lT3x-7xpksyP24Of2914AWKAk6ms8sVMWlr6phVO5-awFqpSTao/s4032/IMG_5993.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAUBucxVhy3i_q7enOe7nQkET4s0K-NcRcIWrdVa5NOPLgh88u_vg-mfoEpK054_nNOxdH-1onwiEK5hmLNUeLx7ngtQuqURiK5i7CwHbTuOJDewKtYGV_a_BBk2-PJLqONwtK-lT3x-7xpksyP24Of2914AWKAk6ms8sVMWlr6phVO5-awFqpSTao/w300-h400/IMG_5993.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy is a huge advocate for local artists and their work. You'll see it displayed throughout the store. Find something you like and buy it. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ607SFCdfjEvLzcZgE0Y_aq4Pkw85mWEJipLPxVFKzARNnVswklR3bITvHna1QcXyXT6xgbZLaVhvqD_mDiPFT15t-39jRYLUOwBarwl7pEUKsiXi6fGdLwjhacOCqFO0SJrsKhZCQjWkHswaaWvf4xlOvPCxWrto9rjDZK3D4LHOtvRwYyh1mTI4/s4032/IMG_5994.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ607SFCdfjEvLzcZgE0Y_aq4Pkw85mWEJipLPxVFKzARNnVswklR3bITvHna1QcXyXT6xgbZLaVhvqD_mDiPFT15t-39jRYLUOwBarwl7pEUKsiXi6fGdLwjhacOCqFO0SJrsKhZCQjWkHswaaWvf4xlOvPCxWrto9rjDZK3D4LHOtvRwYyh1mTI4/w480-h640/IMG_5994.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the greeting cards available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjES6AXuQAIXT_8AMRUYLVkni4H5bCAUEl_G51l9BoLqkALQI8srxMFJAwlcbVcobQZSymZKgF4C5m_ZNFz8_gpp57Yk1OhpF5ruElA4Nh5YdGwSRkkvwfgwIGOsVniWAWFPvdGdlh-kcwBrePSRnWMnGZnbif3KhivQnxHjcuIQ73YEVPyE-A1O8Hs/s4032/IMG_5995.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjES6AXuQAIXT_8AMRUYLVkni4H5bCAUEl_G51l9BoLqkALQI8srxMFJAwlcbVcobQZSymZKgF4C5m_ZNFz8_gpp57Yk1OhpF5ruElA4Nh5YdGwSRkkvwfgwIGOsVniWAWFPvdGdlh-kcwBrePSRnWMnGZnbif3KhivQnxHjcuIQ73YEVPyE-A1O8Hs/w480-h640/IMG_5995.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display of various sidelines on the right wall of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgit_sfCBnHvZA_CMZDB83G8KfmtrDSJGRPrn1lM1nEVmhNLThDgjRD7eJTc4_dPMs-1h6ckGpNuq9JYgdp0o9xi0fM6Fvq2zbKaL2CiQIVtX_mw31OpMPe2oFaueF7WR4KYzZAi9Bgu8suAaRD4-4bmCvkJuFKG-uS1goa25tM1gNTtZnkSvaEZ_uJ/s4032/IMG_5996.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgit_sfCBnHvZA_CMZDB83G8KfmtrDSJGRPrn1lM1nEVmhNLThDgjRD7eJTc4_dPMs-1h6ckGpNuq9JYgdp0o9xi0fM6Fvq2zbKaL2CiQIVtX_mw31OpMPe2oFaueF7WR4KYzZAi9Bgu8suAaRD4-4bmCvkJuFKG-uS1goa25tM1gNTtZnkSvaEZ_uJ/w640-h480/IMG_5996.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractive table display with a little bit of everything. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjasrVN5G-sr6pxsYEh14N9opvpr8hVgVY-WMr4mJFrx45xw_TP9jrcvkrR-F-Djtz5VrZCSU5xfquEYViV8SageGQFTSyU3gvGVyCHPzIpd5bVV1a1W3TtX2UBtcIGMr7SSMCwGri9-YoUhtgOIWQKJ-0x98Q5UyregD8cFv9aLBPQWR_TCvCtSwKD/s4032/IMG_5997.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjasrVN5G-sr6pxsYEh14N9opvpr8hVgVY-WMr4mJFrx45xw_TP9jrcvkrR-F-Djtz5VrZCSU5xfquEYViV8SageGQFTSyU3gvGVyCHPzIpd5bVV1a1W3TtX2UBtcIGMr7SSMCwGri9-YoUhtgOIWQKJ-0x98Q5UyregD8cFv9aLBPQWR_TCvCtSwKD/w300-h400/IMG_5997.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Please Mr. Indie, I don't have time for a photo shoot I have customers to greet." <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoSLRPDafCu2yxRt3HG9MyQKl3vbJ3ZcXcUuz8QvjbQD8v_HYZWjq13hTUesmQ9I7ukWMgUsgF3HqyK-2gzSOZsViWk1cRQafHvie7alfeTdZY6_iC_WkyR4iVBMLt2Z6W12rPssfsVS080iSnkn4bgqnNqYX8NpOQpBJst76hqnRlUdFDsWqa-14/s4032/IMG_5998.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoSLRPDafCu2yxRt3HG9MyQKl3vbJ3ZcXcUuz8QvjbQD8v_HYZWjq13hTUesmQ9I7ukWMgUsgF3HqyK-2gzSOZsViWk1cRQafHvie7alfeTdZY6_iC_WkyR4iVBMLt2Z6W12rPssfsVS080iSnkn4bgqnNqYX8NpOQpBJst76hqnRlUdFDsWqa-14/w640-h480/IMG_5998.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uniquely crafted soaps made just for Bluebird. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iexlz3tca3h3t5dZF2xOFNOVE1DXq7waqsAMm4SAxCIGphpY6Lpu2VrKieQDhr_xGlJaSEYR4dqsqx4vfoqebL3kkBQwebfcFgJwnS-ojMJMzPTODJ2Dt__r2rygoYPe3RL7vh2WQ5DtVspa9NmZM29OBJ4SbH7viMj7fQwdmcg81YvCu0JK7L3z/s4032/IMG_5999.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iexlz3tca3h3t5dZF2xOFNOVE1DXq7waqsAMm4SAxCIGphpY6Lpu2VrKieQDhr_xGlJaSEYR4dqsqx4vfoqebL3kkBQwebfcFgJwnS-ojMJMzPTODJ2Dt__r2rygoYPe3RL7vh2WQ5DtVspa9NmZM29OBJ4SbH7viMj7fQwdmcg81YvCu0JK7L3z/w400-h300/IMG_5999.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The creative art in this store comes in many mediums. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0VmUIOrz3WTIhAKUPcgKzRrwS-XH9ThzZ_WhZiDhrBftMy5KpEnufFwFmLrvTP8q-Z7NxXIqs7ePKXh7ZbQx4DdWVTnDct2p3KGwRln3OACXNY0RMiqrr9EhZ-EmnWSeT3T9b1ecH9A4VYiRKfSrWRcqZ3wHSJ1nyLnZyCrz5m8iyXeEriOadEl6/s4032/IMG_6001.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0VmUIOrz3WTIhAKUPcgKzRrwS-XH9ThzZ_WhZiDhrBftMy5KpEnufFwFmLrvTP8q-Z7NxXIqs7ePKXh7ZbQx4DdWVTnDct2p3KGwRln3OACXNY0RMiqrr9EhZ-EmnWSeT3T9b1ecH9A4VYiRKfSrWRcqZ3wHSJ1nyLnZyCrz5m8iyXeEriOadEl6/w640-h480/IMG_6001.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A long wall of bookshelves for leisurely browsing. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZsQxIXa3IIgP-tH-x35GzztQuycjW6i7VIieP36CaE9eimxffXViT-MyAmRNHplwjpOW3Gy36NY3U4evvrCCm_b_ry2MrcRHGp1mz-nJZorpcczKOqF30W5b5DTXU7pIQP-FuSXnYgB6ZX5jdvUYn_LjSTQPhS-2HITp4beojSizxMLYBBq2_g0e/s4032/IMG_6002.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZsQxIXa3IIgP-tH-x35GzztQuycjW6i7VIieP36CaE9eimxffXViT-MyAmRNHplwjpOW3Gy36NY3U4evvrCCm_b_ry2MrcRHGp1mz-nJZorpcczKOqF30W5b5DTXU7pIQP-FuSXnYgB6ZX5jdvUYn_LjSTQPhS-2HITp4beojSizxMLYBBq2_g0e/w400-h300/IMG_6002.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun gift bags at the checkout counter. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHb-BvknXYPPqA_e6R85RZxzshg-Ke8fXB5EoSSnrPXuh6inMSeXxqZk2DvWc3B1spmdieGGBcCsGknuUsJ6zBbFRxvMelNG6hDj0K5WeyBDj5DQdz7Iuf7eMJquHk1VLLF_MQLTrhBitwtJDquH_IbubBeIhGkb0aoY8JjnQTK_4NFQRfscX4Z-I/s4032/IMG_6004.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHb-BvknXYPPqA_e6R85RZxzshg-Ke8fXB5EoSSnrPXuh6inMSeXxqZk2DvWc3B1spmdieGGBcCsGknuUsJ6zBbFRxvMelNG6hDj0K5WeyBDj5DQdz7Iuf7eMJquHk1VLLF_MQLTrhBitwtJDquH_IbubBeIhGkb0aoY8JjnQTK_4NFQRfscX4Z-I/w480-h640/IMG_6004.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New releases display. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFxkgrgI8zCO-A5zWUYJRYOioL8OsnYIwK2_0tkPlEHdscAFjET38EH3iov68rlZbln2O0IkaALgquWgykhfvPJxy50jtOzls2ixQr_7Hs98z4ZwUjXWKfwOHbpCw25ilrMKQngEkOPk4qjX7WLDsmt_NU5vXdTTxPdn3cEfiY9E1BWZM-a2-6vlkW/s4032/IMG_6006.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFxkgrgI8zCO-A5zWUYJRYOioL8OsnYIwK2_0tkPlEHdscAFjET38EH3iov68rlZbln2O0IkaALgquWgykhfvPJxy50jtOzls2ixQr_7Hs98z4ZwUjXWKfwOHbpCw25ilrMKQngEkOPk4qjX7WLDsmt_NU5vXdTTxPdn3cEfiY9E1BWZM-a2-6vlkW/w480-h640/IMG_6006.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the art supplies offered. Make your own creation and maybe it can be featured in the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaetL3M7iOViT9SFJja82lWsB5qHrWB9DwOa6sltgzTl4EAhSY4vRCm3g0qGKOnWppiNJvJh97McYgUh-JY1z5qOpuOjIavs9X1LCTnkjuH6XKpXvYwuAhIZC8B1T5wKyuuRdW7H8Oq3AxSgEKxN7AtW4vwAcu0NwLY_LbpS9Tu282I-bm4pFOBdy/s4032/IMG_6007.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaetL3M7iOViT9SFJja82lWsB5qHrWB9DwOa6sltgzTl4EAhSY4vRCm3g0qGKOnWppiNJvJh97McYgUh-JY1z5qOpuOjIavs9X1LCTnkjuH6XKpXvYwuAhIZC8B1T5wKyuuRdW7H8Oq3AxSgEKxN7AtW4vwAcu0NwLY_LbpS9Tu282I-bm4pFOBdy/s320/IMG_6007.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I bought one of these. Highly recommended. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTqTH_vZBDhG0-CQebmBe0pgzGcSuf52_cHJxiCQvdu-sbT2MGerN20x37_Vvh0exAvkt16MoqzllVhrqMxKpSZBpCTJgEKlSqiEziTVG-DOAvClRnf6sPtHF-Qr1AMDuYCt74zkumPTk_ZASit8PDuKkN46_2LUab0QAZhxoAQH_iiOngpRg8hzT/s4032/IMG_6008.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTqTH_vZBDhG0-CQebmBe0pgzGcSuf52_cHJxiCQvdu-sbT2MGerN20x37_Vvh0exAvkt16MoqzllVhrqMxKpSZBpCTJgEKlSqiEziTVG-DOAvClRnf6sPtHF-Qr1AMDuYCt74zkumPTk_ZASit8PDuKkN46_2LUab0QAZhxoAQH_iiOngpRg8hzT/w300-h400/IMG_6008.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If cinnamon almonds aren't your thing, try some taffy. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6hSjppiI3pjFi02Z5ofZye9NqBhQ9ZoXZTSdIJso5IWBQrme3ABrUKXJtbEL5X3Rab9q-0IhmFb0Rxi8c1StPoGut-iw7vS2Bjyip5F887x9EQH7hIY-u0kVQ9MQM8h5-HDgKvKcR4RT17_7awqWhNz_Fe4JNeElYzLHn_Jx_qn_Ans2T3_47vRq/s4032/IMG_6009.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6hSjppiI3pjFi02Z5ofZye9NqBhQ9ZoXZTSdIJso5IWBQrme3ABrUKXJtbEL5X3Rab9q-0IhmFb0Rxi8c1StPoGut-iw7vS2Bjyip5F887x9EQH7hIY-u0kVQ9MQM8h5-HDgKvKcR4RT17_7awqWhNz_Fe4JNeElYzLHn_Jx_qn_Ans2T3_47vRq/w640-h480/IMG_6009.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make sure to take notice of the incredible art work displayed throughout the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1craKrSKyNBUAN2o59cHB32OE6at20SwJ2_NdV-Jsf9-ssaj8wa9RBJP-2BEhzAOlIG7CFQKR4Ewe4jMXO9PEDexKkZAlE4wFdTiQPvRJPQsnN72Wwls-0tTeS3hhQZkJAFUY51P4Y_wLd9_Rv_smy2xzy2v8LcblBCvN_PVRfqGzCU9K8cJWTmvV/s4032/IMG_6011.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1craKrSKyNBUAN2o59cHB32OE6at20SwJ2_NdV-Jsf9-ssaj8wa9RBJP-2BEhzAOlIG7CFQKR4Ewe4jMXO9PEDexKkZAlE4wFdTiQPvRJPQsnN72Wwls-0tTeS3hhQZkJAFUY51P4Y_wLd9_Rv_smy2xzy2v8LcblBCvN_PVRfqGzCU9K8cJWTmvV/w640-h480/IMG_6011.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Partial view of the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSZDANXzy9y5NTPHZ9c-1Ri0qFF2pHUKI8fFQx0-1k58RVgVZROl0xYIqgiMmqrtV1VeTK_OeWTZl_KeREd9r0r_2ioGuhctO-UCI6ngw56mdRqQupzxZWpvOGn3MzFZEMykywWaDF7UEhVB2-VL7ZfImhPRwgXRoywFUTXuDUoEedA07ejxRqPdh/s4032/IMG_6012.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSZDANXzy9y5NTPHZ9c-1Ri0qFF2pHUKI8fFQx0-1k58RVgVZROl0xYIqgiMmqrtV1VeTK_OeWTZl_KeREd9r0r_2ioGuhctO-UCI6ngw56mdRqQupzxZWpvOGn3MzFZEMykywWaDF7UEhVB2-VL7ZfImhPRwgXRoywFUTXuDUoEedA07ejxRqPdh/w480-h640/IMG_6012.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A beautiful touch in the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQF3CgVx4vxBtnB-EOBbRt7jRTjLTJdkHSwjBEXX4oBpaLEt983gCrQz8rARJGG0-XamsxNLsYCukAJzKveWc8dJ3ydBHFflfZl4FdVarE66RuC4ZoLwe26sw_teq_JHUJGj_KyBVknJnz3MpCE_59j7icSUBLvzWOs4Ctv0cAigEBdu4T3am87OGz/s4032/IMG_6014.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQF3CgVx4vxBtnB-EOBbRt7jRTjLTJdkHSwjBEXX4oBpaLEt983gCrQz8rARJGG0-XamsxNLsYCukAJzKveWc8dJ3ydBHFflfZl4FdVarE66RuC4ZoLwe26sw_teq_JHUJGj_KyBVknJnz3MpCE_59j7icSUBLvzWOs4Ctv0cAigEBdu4T3am87OGz/w480-h640/IMG_6014.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the most beautiful sculptures of original artwork done especially for a bookstore I've ever seen. The artist is Hans Gildorf from right in Detroit Lakes. You need to see this in person. Just stunning. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVoSr5RloB7x9UMW_X3F0QLSF21TUlOQoppYIdacxc-bNXKlhD4nj2LiK_fzm0C1oN9SVOjGEdwd24yre25Kz8Xo6MhRrwjcsoRaFDGhGYDD_Qy-WzgXdvqcbpYRAUQaMT9-CFv3-zqYlxMVFfvfk72fjyzSJro0e61imMQcAHO8SZUBOQklCDHOMJ/s4032/IMG_6015.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVoSr5RloB7x9UMW_X3F0QLSF21TUlOQoppYIdacxc-bNXKlhD4nj2LiK_fzm0C1oN9SVOjGEdwd24yre25Kz8Xo6MhRrwjcsoRaFDGhGYDD_Qy-WzgXdvqcbpYRAUQaMT9-CFv3-zqYlxMVFfvfk72fjyzSJro0e61imMQcAHO8SZUBOQklCDHOMJ/w480-h640/IMG_6015.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side view perspective. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokD4TOO86k5ahRsp5QAGrT1giceIpVO1yryfNX4KI8qDh8xa72nZmkINX0hLj4OgSx5l71yjZ_N3sXVZc_fI2_iX-AVtQyXAvEb8mSD8Ltd01wA3mmxwIlAii0-Y2aL6y3Piju0ptISf-m4SlIyGJ9Z6Gm89quWS__GJnNnXsAqquKXFFAC_V55X6/s4032/IMG_6016.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokD4TOO86k5ahRsp5QAGrT1giceIpVO1yryfNX4KI8qDh8xa72nZmkINX0hLj4OgSx5l71yjZ_N3sXVZc_fI2_iX-AVtQyXAvEb8mSD8Ltd01wA3mmxwIlAii0-Y2aL6y3Piju0ptISf-m4SlIyGJ9Z6Gm89quWS__GJnNnXsAqquKXFFAC_V55X6/w400-h300/IMG_6016.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hey Detroit Lakes, get your Bluebird merch and represent. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-tzfqSYUa3ZEJeM_iJaMLIR-Idf826YrDmdBsgibFDmPsOK_VtC0oPnLTvMc_omMXwOFnbWm3ugYp4DmhWIdH6G9CctLnjmyaJF_EyW9fgcRCul4wG1j-xaWVVvKdY0JXoOw1KQymYHNeeZO1IKRS66vIfB2QsMCGn_vFJyFuIaimfgIaMy9gAOx/s4032/IMG_6017.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-tzfqSYUa3ZEJeM_iJaMLIR-Idf826YrDmdBsgibFDmPsOK_VtC0oPnLTvMc_omMXwOFnbWm3ugYp4DmhWIdH6G9CctLnjmyaJF_EyW9fgcRCul4wG1j-xaWVVvKdY0JXoOw1KQymYHNeeZO1IKRS66vIfB2QsMCGn_vFJyFuIaimfgIaMy9gAOx/w640-h480/IMG_6017.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking from the back of the bookstore toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDSbcyuNDGPN4y8GFhRzjCKfgXWZ3_RY8l9baII7biVcApuuADnYZ0Qhg4vDOPpp0q2tg1qNyPlk349IC5cEY-LEL5TsApnUP1BR1V14rNZLCX6eylBPpc-_p7Q87Xo0btA7YTMsF5SncjlFosB7RqpS9epWfPNdOYs06QnPmfvzqAHat8e9v3jhHD/s4032/IMG_6020.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDSbcyuNDGPN4y8GFhRzjCKfgXWZ3_RY8l9baII7biVcApuuADnYZ0Qhg4vDOPpp0q2tg1qNyPlk349IC5cEY-LEL5TsApnUP1BR1V14rNZLCX6eylBPpc-_p7Q87Xo0btA7YTMsF5SncjlFosB7RqpS9epWfPNdOYs06QnPmfvzqAHat8e9v3jhHD/w480-h640/IMG_6020.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of gift ideas for kids. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPem6QnFcH5mife75tk15y0kXmT3JskaOr85y1Cm3k5EoC_3zKLLM2aVm4XLPCjXEC9eTbs2lYw2Rnn_CLd8-KB8MXA10eMbisTc0y944Dg9yGaErDauMXmcVmSW_W3qVVEF48X4qpmpL6d8kCxFSOBnG0rkvkjGzIBGoupwttXGNhK8g2WYpLHpo-/s4032/IMG_6022.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPem6QnFcH5mife75tk15y0kXmT3JskaOr85y1Cm3k5EoC_3zKLLM2aVm4XLPCjXEC9eTbs2lYw2Rnn_CLd8-KB8MXA10eMbisTc0y944Dg9yGaErDauMXmcVmSW_W3qVVEF48X4qpmpL6d8kCxFSOBnG0rkvkjGzIBGoupwttXGNhK8g2WYpLHpo-/w480-h640/IMG_6022.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The artwork on this mug was created by a local high school student who now has her own successful business. Very impressive. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVPnpAJg2rLSpR-z1kVH-IklwxUnFCVm2YNDspc8L3D13pFA4MkngPTdtC9gHZI-SCtEqc0EQWOq_OBMmFBhg7OdBUJmc7QVprBlORBtxwT_Lik8n_jc68Nv4Gp77mbNNCs0fHZzzefqP5LGO6ZuX7Ouhr0y3wGAqleRwg0876Vbqvl7r5buUxM1Kp/s4032/IMG_6023.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVPnpAJg2rLSpR-z1kVH-IklwxUnFCVm2YNDspc8L3D13pFA4MkngPTdtC9gHZI-SCtEqc0EQWOq_OBMmFBhg7OdBUJmc7QVprBlORBtxwT_Lik8n_jc68Nv4Gp77mbNNCs0fHZzzefqP5LGO6ZuX7Ouhr0y3wGAqleRwg0876Vbqvl7r5buUxM1Kp/w480-h640/IMG_6023.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the books in the store by local authors. I've learned along my journey that Minnesota has MANY excellent authors. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2T5Vp9pr3MdtwSCgRHhimjOk_8hr-_Ockz2ULFZGiax6IBh022u8DCgpqZJlqQjqrVt03CaqWkT5B_X_ldDLvaxjZIKWgV7ywukyQSTXcKejH55-xJ9JMxhlkVTPtZyfLmkahDa_-bFkM1PeRNZh-lkacp089_e-wGvF76eSt7BGoI2DNYPQE_j9m/s4032/IMG_6030.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2T5Vp9pr3MdtwSCgRHhimjOk_8hr-_Ockz2ULFZGiax6IBh022u8DCgpqZJlqQjqrVt03CaqWkT5B_X_ldDLvaxjZIKWgV7ywukyQSTXcKejH55-xJ9JMxhlkVTPtZyfLmkahDa_-bFkM1PeRNZh-lkacp089_e-wGvF76eSt7BGoI2DNYPQE_j9m/w640-h480/IMG_6030.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous display of handmade unique tapas plates created by Ellen Moses using impressions from local tree leaves. Her studio is right in Detroit Lakes. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPmN83DVa7XY5vlV-vK4JeGjdWv-sePlhoLbWCPPmWITQaGiuaQ_IPSllYsPmQ5K67UWQVzt3ekTZyMuArYu1dcOk0OYXrF1acG5S7Hm_wQwW9MoC8SIGymevGAIyvf4YdpVcbVFzI2LEWg6oqAm9MJJ7yqV1NaGJG4ljp1IhSM_QHQ49H6V84svcm/s4032/IMG_6031.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPmN83DVa7XY5vlV-vK4JeGjdWv-sePlhoLbWCPPmWITQaGiuaQ_IPSllYsPmQ5K67UWQVzt3ekTZyMuArYu1dcOk0OYXrF1acG5S7Hm_wQwW9MoC8SIGymevGAIyvf4YdpVcbVFzI2LEWg6oqAm9MJJ7yqV1NaGJG4ljp1IhSM_QHQ49H6V84svcm/w480-h640/IMG_6031.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the beautiful sculpture in the back of the store with Mary on the left. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnKhn1Ek5-duAKQ8IauVOKfC2CIk7qqqBQ1WtWz_rMWClIEDjS-0n2R__GU82TRcaXR3weFbLbzO0gRbXImCc7LyB5wRbjMjv-Hao1pQ1wi4zJf3BIl3OT6QEFdOLfXrB9Sgrg2I3kQC7tD-OPNALFsY-Qw12tyMrpmvWiX4A2R0FN7e3273O5mWj/s4032/IMG_6027.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnKhn1Ek5-duAKQ8IauVOKfC2CIk7qqqBQ1WtWz_rMWClIEDjS-0n2R__GU82TRcaXR3weFbLbzO0gRbXImCc7LyB5wRbjMjv-Hao1pQ1wi4zJf3BIl3OT6QEFdOLfXrB9Sgrg2I3kQC7tD-OPNALFsY-Qw12tyMrpmvWiX4A2R0FN7e3273O5mWj/w480-h640/IMG_6027.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With owner Amy in the middle and bookseller Mary on the right, two of the fine people you'll meet at Bluebird Books. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-32734228983941743932023-10-09T17:17:00.001-04:002023-10-09T17:17:33.629-04:00Beagle & Wolf Books & Bindery - Park Rapids, MN<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLNil2Jc8xbDNmiyMMFGEn6zKzLawdeNxiynA-P9biNgyNlinjg7lu5tlsLtqvqGSZ9rGO7R_KPD6jfKBXSrn8aN-s9t3_PoPhdGHx0GSINtpboQ_NmcyQ6vpHRO8wbfsMv44Ro2tGYjTl7AJFTtYOqoqgHA5-4b4rxh7gFoGjmd_177m_9pOHD5m/s4032/IMG_5943.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLNil2Jc8xbDNmiyMMFGEn6zKzLawdeNxiynA-P9biNgyNlinjg7lu5tlsLtqvqGSZ9rGO7R_KPD6jfKBXSrn8aN-s9t3_PoPhdGHx0GSINtpboQ_NmcyQ6vpHRO8wbfsMv44Ro2tGYjTl7AJFTtYOqoqgHA5-4b4rxh7gFoGjmd_177m_9pOHD5m/w300-h400/IMG_5943.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beagle & Wolf Books & Bindery, Park Rapids, MN<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>Beagle and Wolf is my 571st bookstore visited and yet, I never tire of seeing and experiencing what I did here. Places like Beagle and Wolf always impress me because they are able to sustain and survive despite the fact that Park Rapids is a town of approximately 4000. Granted, as bookseller Doni told me the population expands to approximately 20,000 in the summers but nevertheless, there are so many communities much larger with nothing at all.</p><p>Beagle and Wolf is a result of the merger of two bookstores; Beagle Books and Bindery and Sister Wolf Books. It has been through more than one ownership but for the last 16 years it has been owned by Sally and Bob W. and managed by their daughter Jen. The one-level store is located just off the Main Street business district, a great spot for frequent foot traffic. They offer both new and used books and I especially like that they have the used books on a data base, something that can’t always be done at other stores. The store offers store credit to customers who bring books in but they will be particular about what they take. They have a beautiful children’s area in the left rear of the store and also also offer a weekly story time. They also host frequent author events throughout the year. </p><p>Beagle and Wolf offers a variety of sidelines and the greeting cards sell very well. You’ll also find a variety of art supplies, puzzles, and bookstore socks to name a few. For kids, the finger puppets have been very popular. But my favorite sideline was the earrings made from repurposed tin and/or plastic gift cards, created by an artisan with a local connection. As Sally told me, the sidelines for this indie are an important part of the business. </p><p>Another arm of the business is the book binding that Jen does. Do you have a Bible that’s been in the family for generations that needs some TLC? How about an old family favorite cookbook? There is NOBODY in the region that can fix these books other than Jen so pay her a visit and she’ll be able to help you.</p><p>The people here are the best. Owners Sally and Bob, daughter Jen, bookseller Dori (be sure to ask her about buying eggs in the bookstore! Really!), and last but not least, loyal and regular customer, Lee. I can’t believe how much fun I have meeting people like these. There’s only one thing missing here. MORE CUSTOMERS! Come on Park Rapids, this place is a blast! Shop local, buy local to keep it in your community. If you’re a regular, bring in a friend who’s never been here for a wonderful bookstore experience. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The Stranger Beside Me</i>, Ann Rule. </p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>The River We Remember</i>, William Kent Krueger. <i> Good Eggs</i>, Rebecca Hardiman. <i>Saving Emma</i>, Allen Eskens. </p><p> </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvDr2l9yCVrk77g9-599m2f2lfKszvHeW__YDVtwue4VJXxjZBRnEXYg50TP297cAhSfteqUfLT1isAq7cWK1EeR0fPb2CinaaKpdBhSmp1GfpTnqKWBjdKTMZBGmcG5UgH3CoXBgBxm487eLv3zSTIC3J9BJTpO9PCEs0azOdHBQv1ah5X7IntQe/s4032/IMG_5942.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvDr2l9yCVrk77g9-599m2f2lfKszvHeW__YDVtwue4VJXxjZBRnEXYg50TP297cAhSfteqUfLT1isAq7cWK1EeR0fPb2CinaaKpdBhSmp1GfpTnqKWBjdKTMZBGmcG5UgH3CoXBgBxm487eLv3zSTIC3J9BJTpO9PCEs0azOdHBQv1ah5X7IntQe/w640-h480/IMG_5942.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A beautiful fall day at Beagle & Wolf in Park Rapids. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNk_PVZVCOV8dufgLxNXnCaO1_PAub5lJt6TFhvG4Anu41jO5sKuFdfpAVsRGImdmcX3Y-YJXKZtCR-0D1w6LpSWRWai4PpXXcB_aOYPTN2r4MxEr-ioMcweoH13XpDLDtmwMpKuOJ0u_iXjseHFmM4O3HiwmqWbzriwnJxp3c4bzIu4aGOJrVR_Nh/s4032/IMG_5946.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNk_PVZVCOV8dufgLxNXnCaO1_PAub5lJt6TFhvG4Anu41jO5sKuFdfpAVsRGImdmcX3Y-YJXKZtCR-0D1w6LpSWRWai4PpXXcB_aOYPTN2r4MxEr-ioMcweoH13XpDLDtmwMpKuOJ0u_iXjseHFmM4O3HiwmqWbzriwnJxp3c4bzIu4aGOJrVR_Nh/w480-h640/IMG_5946.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2zCh4zQ8kfVgmKexJ6-slOnFeRNxHotZVG0WBt1zY4lRUeh0vw3B8DEe4aCRTcpN9a5U0S_3QXB44rVo02l2WbmGxoGIq1WxQ8KvsfxCYJVosCb8nftYrHZuwCNAg7d3Jt8Lwt0P4mQ6HsXa6oiNZ8vJDGEXDnDzxZaC8OeAX032Cak8lp1881tJ/s4032/IMG_5947.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2zCh4zQ8kfVgmKexJ6-slOnFeRNxHotZVG0WBt1zY4lRUeh0vw3B8DEe4aCRTcpN9a5U0S_3QXB44rVo02l2WbmGxoGIq1WxQ8KvsfxCYJVosCb8nftYrHZuwCNAg7d3Jt8Lwt0P4mQ6HsXa6oiNZ8vJDGEXDnDzxZaC8OeAX032Cak8lp1881tJ/w640-h480/IMG_5947.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking to the left from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbyiaHT1QLwX89u5g8hUrwFhCgg0wjKjxvAvHk8ZLUQ2-nfxRC-dVCwzoR8F_RT6i-PystskyTltpFaF58dSOoO-7aGpbgwFq1APPOo9DSSCZ0TwU6MLlJwsKj_pLaBLltIctIL6bpeApUti3LnfoB8GhJ2cyC4MTD5KLqgD3zVssNXXoJAP0noCb/s4032/IMG_5948.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbyiaHT1QLwX89u5g8hUrwFhCgg0wjKjxvAvHk8ZLUQ2-nfxRC-dVCwzoR8F_RT6i-PystskyTltpFaF58dSOoO-7aGpbgwFq1APPOo9DSSCZ0TwU6MLlJwsKj_pLaBLltIctIL6bpeApUti3LnfoB8GhJ2cyC4MTD5KLqgD3zVssNXXoJAP0noCb/w640-h480/IMG_5948.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking to the right from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDKNK9c8_-7rpWQGuFUWu-Y7BqHQo0AwpFjuvdPu1vNyNHK6VcluHHFGsAcj90NGgoM__mVdkGC0ANCIiSMli-9U3im1BNGVK8L1d9TpO3sZPW1xuHmMq0QaRKGCsx8P2e8wTEseuVHTYhmYqusuWuwIBhdp1Z5tslnJNCv7s0rZmz8DwAIHpQeAdB/s4032/IMG_5949.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDKNK9c8_-7rpWQGuFUWu-Y7BqHQo0AwpFjuvdPu1vNyNHK6VcluHHFGsAcj90NGgoM__mVdkGC0ANCIiSMli-9U3im1BNGVK8L1d9TpO3sZPW1xuHmMq0QaRKGCsx8P2e8wTEseuVHTYhmYqusuWuwIBhdp1Z5tslnJNCv7s0rZmz8DwAIHpQeAdB/w300-h400/IMG_5949.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the art supplies on the spinner near the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkjmZYSWhfuxZJfvDjGBePE81dgJkjliz541QQ8DvzxW1B3har3mTnPA9mxFyE7_NAOsibhyphenhypheny4XGJzN6evBLCvwwt76mlpbzjopHYfRmH_JHiJngXqk8aF6mKivqBUQpXLQnNGYj4ho5KxfV6c3tZoXXxDOZ-0s0pVNZkqsSH4yIf1P8x7yWtMl90/s4032/IMG_5950.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkjmZYSWhfuxZJfvDjGBePE81dgJkjliz541QQ8DvzxW1B3har3mTnPA9mxFyE7_NAOsibhyphenhypheny4XGJzN6evBLCvwwt76mlpbzjopHYfRmH_JHiJngXqk8aF6mKivqBUQpXLQnNGYj4ho5KxfV6c3tZoXXxDOZ-0s0pVNZkqsSH4yIf1P8x7yWtMl90/s320/IMG_5950.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Extreme Dot to Dot. I never knew!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRZYwi_NsD_4vmXbn6ykaXJYqQMCyyxCq5kETcJjhQYqAWng4a-34yns6vBaXmfanQkjEwGOZj-2YbaXt-eu8c42izf5CSrk-s8vmozXfP43FDqJDr2bPNNMdQ8g1MHe-cQDDJ61zjAUjvGcrTWM1xLDSh0tewpKZ1wIS0CXUyKYlQ0AfHaoMjyF34/s4032/IMG_5951.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRZYwi_NsD_4vmXbn6ykaXJYqQMCyyxCq5kETcJjhQYqAWng4a-34yns6vBaXmfanQkjEwGOZj-2YbaXt-eu8c42izf5CSrk-s8vmozXfP43FDqJDr2bPNNMdQ8g1MHe-cQDDJ61zjAUjvGcrTWM1xLDSh0tewpKZ1wIS0CXUyKYlQ0AfHaoMjyF34/w640-h480/IMG_5951.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the greeting cards offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-00nfOxPARhbwx_Lsc7Gtj4QgWBEc_s4R-3LCVZlX_EcbG0uBV56N9ZQFMx2eCexqV49KdbPJXHQkqLrnujmJxbexDUZ58JrELEWgWxhKiYeYPEcYL7Hzv2WeQn7uECO_njEAkdh_41-ViT2U5vyUDD5dVxVXFrSU5lYNb9uTnYbVOXVrYrEWnHI/s4032/IMG_5953.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-00nfOxPARhbwx_Lsc7Gtj4QgWBEc_s4R-3LCVZlX_EcbG0uBV56N9ZQFMx2eCexqV49KdbPJXHQkqLrnujmJxbexDUZ58JrELEWgWxhKiYeYPEcYL7Hzv2WeQn7uECO_njEAkdh_41-ViT2U5vyUDD5dVxVXFrSU5lYNb9uTnYbVOXVrYrEWnHI/w640-h480/IMG_5953.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Recommended reads. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wCe0hlNq1mRXhKM-Zn2ZJOTfNvzjroqLn0VPcz41OkB5LBbnfQuOtv8fiWSgTm2rx9iueLa6mgZ1oxdhqGMNie1t9Zg6OnF4lNy4cY3l5HFlgxj7tpztG6Ij_KA2CDHx_JywXTbmAMYnQF3OWS4C1assEV2N8IgnIzvkjweE9p0fO18h1Dj1J4qV/s4032/IMG_5954.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wCe0hlNq1mRXhKM-Zn2ZJOTfNvzjroqLn0VPcz41OkB5LBbnfQuOtv8fiWSgTm2rx9iueLa6mgZ1oxdhqGMNie1t9Zg6OnF4lNy4cY3l5HFlgxj7tpztG6Ij_KA2CDHx_JywXTbmAMYnQF3OWS4C1assEV2N8IgnIzvkjweE9p0fO18h1Dj1J4qV/w480-h640/IMG_5954.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An assortment of items for young readers. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbx9NTI7yelJsPwy4Uyl-q0EiwBZX-NquGBmYRYpDGaD6R1a7dDvrf2bL0ITOcTQbKNBq6ZDGnpmOh7-8Ateo7P3QtogfzWKFM6iNCswcNW5R3RjKP-NvfhKtiiSOlnIVeWBF5s25B9WwhC2gkmzOdsKeJnMhjoTLhyphenhyphen-6CJPke51mCqF-m-SPnJCwW/s4032/IMG_5955.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbx9NTI7yelJsPwy4Uyl-q0EiwBZX-NquGBmYRYpDGaD6R1a7dDvrf2bL0ITOcTQbKNBq6ZDGnpmOh7-8Ateo7P3QtogfzWKFM6iNCswcNW5R3RjKP-NvfhKtiiSOlnIVeWBF5s25B9WwhC2gkmzOdsKeJnMhjoTLhyphenhyphen-6CJPke51mCqF-m-SPnJCwW/w480-h640/IMG_5955.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I always tell people if you see something you like in a bookstore, get it. These unique earring are fashioned from repurposed tin and plastic gift cards. Congrats to the artisan who made these. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNjYhEoQMY3-NDilC3Rt6vk9PDGEqru36IMtcGk424Wdd5x9O0-YQ1FUuEa74NEcG1mVs3uLsM-fuyYQE78umjCsrCTzgOcWTT81LBr6Wv4CBsemmM5JN99zoKNUUkqkhI5380-eIhu860muXNqYxMMTrF5zf9txL8QlRndYL9MAydSEa1ZROVO_k/s4032/IMG_5956.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNjYhEoQMY3-NDilC3Rt6vk9PDGEqru36IMtcGk424Wdd5x9O0-YQ1FUuEa74NEcG1mVs3uLsM-fuyYQE78umjCsrCTzgOcWTT81LBr6Wv4CBsemmM5JN99zoKNUUkqkhI5380-eIhu860muXNqYxMMTrF5zf9txL8QlRndYL9MAydSEa1ZROVO_k/w480-h640/IMG_5956.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractive display of new releases on the left wall of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGTAHHYxR-kBNBtT0v-7jnKtj2eF4-C2of4fJYGHoY5iak1f9-Q3sRKs5Myu2V0UYeKwxtThw_Na0hqsa8ngWB795fRcO7Zi0mEfFHuIm2-B-EKAXx2era9ruSAdTZTssdE3rFcglZeyZ-mL8If7CioaR9H9Gdk6HQF9FS5RDz17mEZLDEY0bWUKK/s4032/IMG_5957.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGTAHHYxR-kBNBtT0v-7jnKtj2eF4-C2of4fJYGHoY5iak1f9-Q3sRKs5Myu2V0UYeKwxtThw_Na0hqsa8ngWB795fRcO7Zi0mEfFHuIm2-B-EKAXx2era9ruSAdTZTssdE3rFcglZeyZ-mL8If7CioaR9H9Gdk6HQF9FS5RDz17mEZLDEY0bWUKK/w480-h640/IMG_5957.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loyal customer Lee with a book recommendation. Beagle & Wolf isn't the only bookstore he frequents though. If you see him come to your bookstore, he's an easy target (like me). Start selling him books! Go Twins! <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoPomxecQtoSpvmxy-2hk0odA6DoXI-fyyiyaI1Dq3fDpchGXIx4Cf7OkN96TKU-pB1na2C2kEv5CRSEBPJp77ie8KcbYTK7DueyDy8AtB4mtMcZkXe5ocCeQpZgrorQ6GYrd5XIH9a-aDeEyW6OMahk4xYJ1ZBpkdSxPVgxeo9ZWhsFdFGJKbLBuP/s4032/IMG_5962.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoPomxecQtoSpvmxy-2hk0odA6DoXI-fyyiyaI1Dq3fDpchGXIx4Cf7OkN96TKU-pB1na2C2kEv5CRSEBPJp77ie8KcbYTK7DueyDy8AtB4mtMcZkXe5ocCeQpZgrorQ6GYrd5XIH9a-aDeEyW6OMahk4xYJ1ZBpkdSxPVgxeo9ZWhsFdFGJKbLBuP/w480-h640/IMG_5962.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bookstore socks. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZ4T0gs1QXm2-LRqizxIG83Z8yBJFmTjpfKO37BkD6QhacZaQv91ZNfLe66nfHhlCGa4dvMilY6hIA47IwAyorF85Ayiy5SHZYV9uN_F-z1pd_D57ex3rp9AkukOOM1aT7OSVm5IojpRYd_prDJngxi7O_eNfvip5Xez5oemJrZ3686LUS8Q6Km55/s4032/IMG_5963.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZ4T0gs1QXm2-LRqizxIG83Z8yBJFmTjpfKO37BkD6QhacZaQv91ZNfLe66nfHhlCGa4dvMilY6hIA47IwAyorF85Ayiy5SHZYV9uN_F-z1pd_D57ex3rp9AkukOOM1aT7OSVm5IojpRYd_prDJngxi7O_eNfvip5Xez5oemJrZ3686LUS8Q6Km55/w480-h640/IMG_5963.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This beautiful artwork is done by a talented artist with local ties. You can't find stuff like this just anywhere. If you like it, get it here. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1caVQFIvwA_6pJOAbiayZiMdExI2iRhmye8g3Qj1b7NNyW8ixFGt8cWjYKqNTG27Z0KFQpUZdepWyBwt3-846ZvHt_u90_9BJnHjIhBdpHeJzeV2yRqGf0FG5eikT3fq2dP5qLDzx9jD92mvn5ERiarYV3Uu8aI4UyFNxdPKX4S6qZQFYVerm-g3o/s4032/IMG_5965.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1caVQFIvwA_6pJOAbiayZiMdExI2iRhmye8g3Qj1b7NNyW8ixFGt8cWjYKqNTG27Z0KFQpUZdepWyBwt3-846ZvHt_u90_9BJnHjIhBdpHeJzeV2yRqGf0FG5eikT3fq2dP5qLDzx9jD92mvn5ERiarYV3Uu8aI4UyFNxdPKX4S6qZQFYVerm-g3o/w640-h480/IMG_5965.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The store hosts fall reading retreats, based on these books. Another terrific variation on a book club. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10lkCHCw7fHOh67-TPV3akwwJXrzU9fusVyCfjrhqUDMKqQ4UKdIUO59d9TSletuLAZMfG2rdvgcoF6piEhjJAWIEoPMVdvHua0agoksF57vvVHLstyshzxrNCa8mDE6bAlrN5P239AzPSnVM5QkGpU23jKu40ruzimUPM5pbB1MLqV9WqGxViK-Z/s4032/IMG_5966.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10lkCHCw7fHOh67-TPV3akwwJXrzU9fusVyCfjrhqUDMKqQ4UKdIUO59d9TSletuLAZMfG2rdvgcoF6piEhjJAWIEoPMVdvHua0agoksF57vvVHLstyshzxrNCa8mDE6bAlrN5P239AzPSnVM5QkGpU23jKu40ruzimUPM5pbB1MLqV9WqGxViK-Z/w300-h400/IMG_5966.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Compression leg wear. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSd8mY66K-Ef_pYg5kJg8aZ9V7Z-tWMs0yIauo7B2o7ds8OmEZTShY0dp9_mn3sZhmZKiwEAB909hyi-bODziDBldQS36yXDmOOSfFJAeXwiGKP2TYmVNTe7xobC4S8-1KAj5aMD-tI8Su19yMQooCjMp4FHE3FrAuoJDo6aFYhcmucOAlntLpkRz/s4032/IMG_5967.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSd8mY66K-Ef_pYg5kJg8aZ9V7Z-tWMs0yIauo7B2o7ds8OmEZTShY0dp9_mn3sZhmZKiwEAB909hyi-bODziDBldQS36yXDmOOSfFJAeXwiGKP2TYmVNTe7xobC4S8-1KAj5aMD-tI8Su19yMQooCjMp4FHE3FrAuoJDo6aFYhcmucOAlntLpkRz/w480-h640/IMG_5967.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Most bookstores have banned book displays. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrvFPugvWUVgvMXuiKpxjG-MbLc5LiYTAL_xG82lN378qtorEwkgm8JbPaTZdNC6kjlsx6ozrU2-yqIhtQq6pPyaetROpHViWxx1A1uSquA-CpEli_xII48JJldQGjCzEEo-zInmla2O1s6NocvwBcXoTYNs1kr7rM191BVm2mqZZwylGjWSJo8QnF/s4032/IMG_5968.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrvFPugvWUVgvMXuiKpxjG-MbLc5LiYTAL_xG82lN378qtorEwkgm8JbPaTZdNC6kjlsx6ozrU2-yqIhtQq6pPyaetROpHViWxx1A1uSquA-CpEli_xII48JJldQGjCzEEo-zInmla2O1s6NocvwBcXoTYNs1kr7rM191BVm2mqZZwylGjWSJo8QnF/w480-h640/IMG_5968.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the used books available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9z2_b2MH-N1gbLE88vYBYvkzOJjlmK0D3QBNwg1icBD-lcVogprSiHb51jcg5KuYGdo-id-sMYeUp9PFlG2mMc-gjgIZigJi8uUu7_daJnLmyY3RZcv6FwxtS6jmCGakNDSDRt-auV8XP6WomYH4QU-K09iPC9HIHtKXZ8HTyXKj071aIQMKZnzbQ/s4032/IMG_5969.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9z2_b2MH-N1gbLE88vYBYvkzOJjlmK0D3QBNwg1icBD-lcVogprSiHb51jcg5KuYGdo-id-sMYeUp9PFlG2mMc-gjgIZigJi8uUu7_daJnLmyY3RZcv6FwxtS6jmCGakNDSDRt-auV8XP6WomYH4QU-K09iPC9HIHtKXZ8HTyXKj071aIQMKZnzbQ/w640-h480/IMG_5969.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOXT2HxvAC9o3-AFym5z-5UUyGocOprWo9KjrhwkJR78Ty1C-zI4DxCgIya81OzT9Y8dDFK9V16dGqQu_8za_TQHfJ-evZeCnExIntfebfULds35v3BYS8bKALEjMoVcgxr3PW63I7hDV3qhPmknvQ8pXfqEZorEp9oeIJ4qu7uBov9Fe6zJCbVwF/s4032/IMG_5970.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOXT2HxvAC9o3-AFym5z-5UUyGocOprWo9KjrhwkJR78Ty1C-zI4DxCgIya81OzT9Y8dDFK9V16dGqQu_8za_TQHfJ-evZeCnExIntfebfULds35v3BYS8bKALEjMoVcgxr3PW63I7hDV3qhPmknvQ8pXfqEZorEp9oeIJ4qu7uBov9Fe6zJCbVwF/w300-h400/IMG_5970.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These finger puppets have sold very well. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhth0WZr76HonxQcmS8I96PQ4Vgdz4Eey08cSs3rnX0r3TIUDy9tTgQqxvtpCoGNIDW9cq7qBPdvkLeWJWhkawLWegWPLqx5ks2fG6mqkPjJGsxWQkJWXrQjgHWQ47F459gq5jEnGYQEq-nliDK1fiAlz7IznevZKmFuEHr_bE1tmBjAH62Mn9NlMAm/s4032/IMG_5971.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhth0WZr76HonxQcmS8I96PQ4Vgdz4Eey08cSs3rnX0r3TIUDy9tTgQqxvtpCoGNIDW9cq7qBPdvkLeWJWhkawLWegWPLqx5ks2fG6mqkPjJGsxWQkJWXrQjgHWQ47F459gq5jEnGYQEq-nliDK1fiAlz7IznevZKmFuEHr_bE1tmBjAH62Mn9NlMAm/w480-h640/IMG_5971.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little chairs and table for little readers in the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADAr1Y34_4e1ElP2QarXfWzH5Fwc6uaQ5YuDB_KrDc0IEMq3h1QK7z8rAfx6lnZTrubTHKuDm0qgPFy_zwU4QZNJSktsuYkbKpL-OFsT-kLZ_CfEKABYFoZhxuFg8JdtdK_bkWEbQYl1D4IAib8EBXVvI1Ne3gx5j-vEhYT6qDKgzSHX70vnpRQ4L/s4032/IMG_5972.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADAr1Y34_4e1ElP2QarXfWzH5Fwc6uaQ5YuDB_KrDc0IEMq3h1QK7z8rAfx6lnZTrubTHKuDm0qgPFy_zwU4QZNJSktsuYkbKpL-OFsT-kLZ_CfEKABYFoZhxuFg8JdtdK_bkWEbQYl1D4IAib8EBXVvI1Ne3gx5j-vEhYT6qDKgzSHX70vnpRQ4L/w400-h300/IMG_5972.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good buys for your budget. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4H3d35POjGnUMlYFf_xWKYmo1CUqXLvHZa0rSukDtlQQs9cjXbNrFJnzkFt37daMUxWwvlk6xDiLxl1QfZTp7wzIpbjEY44gisyZ5y0T1AbKYcBIWffnV1XVvcxwOrqJSIEj3tMKxmuqQv7s06Lpushuk2ACzq84SgiZAJiCZYG6vxItiBERdhEog/s4032/IMG_5974.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4H3d35POjGnUMlYFf_xWKYmo1CUqXLvHZa0rSukDtlQQs9cjXbNrFJnzkFt37daMUxWwvlk6xDiLxl1QfZTp7wzIpbjEY44gisyZ5y0T1AbKYcBIWffnV1XVvcxwOrqJSIEj3tMKxmuqQv7s06Lpushuk2ACzq84SgiZAJiCZYG6vxItiBERdhEog/w640-h480/IMG_5974.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the side rooms of books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-MqEf8mke4o9bkpAdfhVTHCyCZsP-2ZyUXc5pQTAiTd0wOu2oL_gOvcSSmumdOH4Fb_UlfX0OudE3M0b7maDllFWJzNJ_qCy3Le8HpWo362gnWNf5us148Uq_Lctv3ItPLunw6Afq6G9pAIFCn4ldumAtjEF1KlUBe1YADtep_b1nONolkHCUt-p/s4032/IMG_5976.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-MqEf8mke4o9bkpAdfhVTHCyCZsP-2ZyUXc5pQTAiTd0wOu2oL_gOvcSSmumdOH4Fb_UlfX0OudE3M0b7maDllFWJzNJ_qCy3Le8HpWo362gnWNf5us148Uq_Lctv3ItPLunw6Afq6G9pAIFCn4ldumAtjEF1KlUBe1YADtep_b1nONolkHCUt-p/w640-h480/IMG_5976.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the store looking from the back toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVp98bRdy4MqWj3esF7g0hXT5wJaiPVNI9x7tCHylK0UkkPL60cs-5CNJ1dYXETX4GRjGQ-oN4hyphenhyphenu1IrdQhKTl11Yf97_0G9hZWMArLRc9QWpG7GR8dRgAPBjB79U3GXoNkAR_fi89TYzoEpt7jTdw5HNApLtyGRDoKvZOOPRbTIeJuE5ZTWSyVeTh/s4032/IMG_5977.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVp98bRdy4MqWj3esF7g0hXT5wJaiPVNI9x7tCHylK0UkkPL60cs-5CNJ1dYXETX4GRjGQ-oN4hyphenhyphenu1IrdQhKTl11Yf97_0G9hZWMArLRc9QWpG7GR8dRgAPBjB79U3GXoNkAR_fi89TYzoEpt7jTdw5HNApLtyGRDoKvZOOPRbTIeJuE5ZTWSyVeTh/w300-h400/IMG_5977.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I really like that the large print books are displayed in a manner and at a level for the readers who need them. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbc-AzC0ZYupV6sSTgCmXwGUlqTeWLeGIcZBQ5vOFORGCSY5VUlLMz4xAoGux-ODMgIXVIrXvLYLslgfHEgiPexYjv4O2hLGkammF16ZPLAnMEoUzLCpqgJhOxD6Rqiw8qRHIYRGTO9bJLl0CxyOL7IsacDvCoTFICw-__PLRvjQOdhS1YNzMwwgl/s4032/IMG_5984.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbc-AzC0ZYupV6sSTgCmXwGUlqTeWLeGIcZBQ5vOFORGCSY5VUlLMz4xAoGux-ODMgIXVIrXvLYLslgfHEgiPexYjv4O2hLGkammF16ZPLAnMEoUzLCpqgJhOxD6Rqiw8qRHIYRGTO9bJLl0CxyOL7IsacDvCoTFICw-__PLRvjQOdhS1YNzMwwgl/w480-h640/IMG_5984.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jen's office and work space for this part of the business is located in the basement. Trying to decide if that Bible that's been in the family for generations is worth saving? It is and Jen can do it. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGeVKajVE4zvbJZ7Ys_Tw45afj2YroZ-8UMYg7m68oxnV0AKqjxlqtXrYOrd6XkLZbszOY1ajyrMbLHXjd-6l9U3OA4jGItH1lq1S2x7oZZgEfL2Y-CVDf4I3cebYijthRV9xuZQkBa2rB6sCedjnkhptsa06btV0Xiqj9Vjmoq644fqwRILSpeo7q/s4032/IMG_5980.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGeVKajVE4zvbJZ7Ys_Tw45afj2YroZ-8UMYg7m68oxnV0AKqjxlqtXrYOrd6XkLZbszOY1ajyrMbLHXjd-6l9U3OA4jGItH1lq1S2x7oZZgEfL2Y-CVDf4I3cebYijthRV9xuZQkBa2rB6sCedjnkhptsa06btV0Xiqj9Vjmoq644fqwRILSpeo7q/w480-h640/IMG_5980.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is down in the basement and is the work area for Jen's book bindery business. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1gTh_KoQvqkvBG1F5tBXSTdOStsS3l2aP3PTP7gHNV-S6ngP5WGkPY1DmDPg0hSclf47Nnde2aEs8GkBRYSrouamDAS9PlgqRxYBJ3NFvSFXGZjx-30OKSV7W84ZAi-r4abCAZiJKmQxBWHe_JRmJP8uYZBrzeQX9ic-E5yYxxo1x45vDhiEM2Rj/s4032/IMG_5981.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1gTh_KoQvqkvBG1F5tBXSTdOStsS3l2aP3PTP7gHNV-S6ngP5WGkPY1DmDPg0hSclf47Nnde2aEs8GkBRYSrouamDAS9PlgqRxYBJ3NFvSFXGZjx-30OKSV7W84ZAi-r4abCAZiJKmQxBWHe_JRmJP8uYZBrzeQX9ic-E5yYxxo1x45vDhiEM2Rj/w480-h640/IMG_5981.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the guillotine, built in 1889, and Jen said it is incredibly dangerous for undisciplined fingers. They keep it behind a closed door. And this thing is unbelievably heavy prompting Jen to say, it will never see the light of day again. I was nervous just standing by it. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrZxCTarxvA0ZCWuw8vZfltol56gd9kyA6CuebIFnMcMwPl1sZiYurPqTmy04bPCASu79kiX34N7TPnt_SMnIXarmPimMwWiIpzIgPqPAe3B8UQPQzk7ra7RU1CZXs9mzQnpvqPqBNjPVx-T7UR-39DLbEMdLFg-M8W4aV3vgfGFckUTfaTHwzrkY/s4032/IMG_5960.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrZxCTarxvA0ZCWuw8vZfltol56gd9kyA6CuebIFnMcMwPl1sZiYurPqTmy04bPCASu79kiX34N7TPnt_SMnIXarmPimMwWiIpzIgPqPAe3B8UQPQzk7ra7RU1CZXs9mzQnpvqPqBNjPVx-T7UR-39DLbEMdLFg-M8W4aV3vgfGFckUTfaTHwzrkY/w640-h480/IMG_5960.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Sally on the left and Jen on the right, two of the fine people you'll meet at Beagle & Wolf Books & Bindery. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-89317192091183180492023-10-01T12:22:00.000-04:002023-10-01T12:22:02.289-04:00Turtle Town Books & Gifts - Nisswa, MN<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8WgZhtEgI0QbfkaH7ufJM8hO8Kx6wuITHf80UZhthXayl56BX2a75Q3ymr4gn35ZqUvoCGtE_-aN4bxRPF368lgs30uHu_jUgz9jhu565bBhb1G8NnzFVLCXwzz2if5lCrAP9Kl-kUSDrVG7Grfkqd7BBqBQYHn7AV3rorP8Hc4yv2y-ADXZA0yO/s4032/IMG_5908.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8WgZhtEgI0QbfkaH7ufJM8hO8Kx6wuITHf80UZhthXayl56BX2a75Q3ymr4gn35ZqUvoCGtE_-aN4bxRPF368lgs30uHu_jUgz9jhu565bBhb1G8NnzFVLCXwzz2if5lCrAP9Kl-kUSDrVG7Grfkqd7BBqBQYHn7AV3rorP8Hc4yv2y-ADXZA0yO/w400-h300/IMG_5908.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turtle Town Books & Gifts, Nisswa, MN<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)</p><p>I always hope on my bookstore visits that I’m able to meet the owner but know that isn’t always possible. Turtle Town owner Doug Miller passed away in March of 2003 so I’m a few months too late to meet him. But I know his presence and footprint is felt throughout the store, with the staff, and with wife Mary. His gift to us all will continue to be a charming independent bookstore in a quaint Main St. in downtown Nisswa. I know he was more than this from his memorial scrapbook in the bookstore. Check it out for a life well-lived. To Doug.</p><p>Turtle Town has been around for over 10 years and it is one of the MANY businesses located on Main St., or as I call it, a “shopper’s paradise.” The bookstore caters to a large influx of tourists year-round but especially during the summers. Even though Nisswa has a population of less than 2000, they have a strong core of regulars as well as many from the surrounding communities. These customers enter a neat, one-level space with all new books and a plethora of sidelines. As with many indies,, the greeting cards and puzzles sell extremely well. Bookseller Lisa told me that customers often say that Turtle Town has the best assortment of greeting cards in the region. The store has not resumed any kind of a regular events schedule since the pandemic but one of my favorite authors who lives in Minnesota, William Kent Krueger, has been here many times. </p><p>In general, the front half of the store is books and the back half is children’s items. Kids are going to love this place. In addition to the children’s books, there are numerous sidelines including a line of Melissa and Doug items, games, novelties, stuffed animals, and much more. If you vacation to this area with your family, this store is a must-see. </p><p>Doug’s passing has left a void in this store for wife Mary and the staff. Lisa even told me that annual tourist regulars would ask, where’s the tall guy. Take a moment and pause when you visit Turtle Town. He’s here and maybe will even inspire you to the perfect books or gift. Make sure to visit this indie on your next visit to northwestern Minnesota. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The Stranger Beside Me,</i> Ann Rule. <br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHVTwTuugc9OcWI5_xBtYU1QoHUEoKLNfOGBHP8mg3s085iBu0ZngDHRrMOTp4D6lj79sN8ukQghBUiJABR2ApXaFXCeL31rHSrI1VYJn11-5xsBBevFoC3AcLJ3GICHcMcQBXfwDLYFY5-W224Scwp3NJEPNh_R42rADdhpd-HYQ_KM86n90HAZG/s4032/IMG_5922.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHVTwTuugc9OcWI5_xBtYU1QoHUEoKLNfOGBHP8mg3s085iBu0ZngDHRrMOTp4D6lj79sN8ukQghBUiJABR2ApXaFXCeL31rHSrI1VYJn11-5xsBBevFoC3AcLJ3GICHcMcQBXfwDLYFY5-W224Scwp3NJEPNh_R42rADdhpd-HYQ_KM86n90HAZG/s320/IMG_5922.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doug and wife Mary were the founders of this great bookstore. Relatives, friends, and customers remember him fondly and miss him terribly. I never met Doug but I know enough that his was a life well-lived. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibuu79Rr1Wv15xaIMLs5RwOOB58K3hr5bOoATaqlgPi40ZmKaSBxHRJX7N4NPHSwoBImE9Z-o7QIy46eKXKE4zbczwfIbQYh0fN76R-yDrBIYrtoQZ98YNSRVFlpiNh-35TFTUMu6H8KX4EU9J8AZXjHBoA1xPpa2wP1ag-Cv5qpJBH0xdB9BDkRPs/s4032/IMG_5907.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibuu79Rr1Wv15xaIMLs5RwOOB58K3hr5bOoATaqlgPi40ZmKaSBxHRJX7N4NPHSwoBImE9Z-o7QIy46eKXKE4zbczwfIbQYh0fN76R-yDrBIYrtoQZ98YNSRVFlpiNh-35TFTUMu6H8KX4EU9J8AZXjHBoA1xPpa2wP1ag-Cv5qpJBH0xdB9BDkRPs/w640-h480/IMG_5907.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful storefront on the busiest street in Nisswa. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYk1uKGOagpaw9TuNXfKMHXAEaLRkdY-vfZlGC9kXBeWW9gU7e8CpuWvB8eytQszvspsCMrlRiiNn1j0dP5x1MM6GF3KtkdcwwQwDniDNHLOb1Q_jLYpfqlrN2xtceY8hLDuA6BTNrOIMUgfKUYRhDnzcI90Luip0Po9mv5wzoIXRQg1JzmgLdIrpU/s4032/IMG_5909.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYk1uKGOagpaw9TuNXfKMHXAEaLRkdY-vfZlGC9kXBeWW9gU7e8CpuWvB8eytQszvspsCMrlRiiNn1j0dP5x1MM6GF3KtkdcwwQwDniDNHLOb1Q_jLYpfqlrN2xtceY8hLDuA6BTNrOIMUgfKUYRhDnzcI90Luip0Po9mv5wzoIXRQg1JzmgLdIrpU/w400-h300/IMG_5909.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The triplets of display windows. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1Bkxu8g-dciFi9tmQ0RU1aEWM0e-hpeYiDKzLhuxta-Rpy77KvIl8ypE66sWBC-4xIO-Io_7SbZe6ovYHmMG5KgC98qdSBBzulCD2w5gJBGdhIU_xPZ_-GdtetM7QVL0DrYOOrBZoQDujHxrBsXDnKsHaZNP6HXyxDUaTlAQKHFTmQWq26VOAwg_/s4032/IMG_5910.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1Bkxu8g-dciFi9tmQ0RU1aEWM0e-hpeYiDKzLhuxta-Rpy77KvIl8ypE66sWBC-4xIO-Io_7SbZe6ovYHmMG5KgC98qdSBBzulCD2w5gJBGdhIU_xPZ_-GdtetM7QVL0DrYOOrBZoQDujHxrBsXDnKsHaZNP6HXyxDUaTlAQKHFTmQWq26VOAwg_/w480-h640/IMG_5910.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4VsUfN5vn37cwM5obhWyoKt9QR5RIz0mW5L6LCoiwOigeFkyLNrpaJvkGgIcvZNY34MR15jnb9ZNlmRgFyg_azog2-I15p95CAxaY8akngXpBtLVebvOlCS0B-hAWIpP1s4D8uRg9P1uBQNudFCnUXZMtdfL1sjqGm11qOuczJ265BNDF-I55O_I/s4032/IMG_5911.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4VsUfN5vn37cwM5obhWyoKt9QR5RIz0mW5L6LCoiwOigeFkyLNrpaJvkGgIcvZNY34MR15jnb9ZNlmRgFyg_azog2-I15p95CAxaY8akngXpBtLVebvOlCS0B-hAWIpP1s4D8uRg9P1uBQNudFCnUXZMtdfL1sjqGm11qOuczJ265BNDF-I55O_I/w640-h480/IMG_5911.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking to the left from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlu6kNrIpCOlfQNOIRruz1-_YmnSr3ORLzLSRBk2NkaEsDJwCppiPuqkNJTWzhcl-Zo-2orrCg0OwaYRwYO8SBxX8krCUH4kyPDNgqlTsyPAoIAouCrnvUvryMVxJfCUoNYImyOA2xwsNFKi9hLVNR-TsXVRq03XKqNjSEx1och70Latm60tfyPgjU/s4032/IMG_5912.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlu6kNrIpCOlfQNOIRruz1-_YmnSr3ORLzLSRBk2NkaEsDJwCppiPuqkNJTWzhcl-Zo-2orrCg0OwaYRwYO8SBxX8krCUH4kyPDNgqlTsyPAoIAouCrnvUvryMVxJfCUoNYImyOA2xwsNFKi9hLVNR-TsXVRq03XKqNjSEx1och70Latm60tfyPgjU/w640-h480/IMG_5912.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front of the store along the right wall. You'll find a variety of sidelines before you get to the books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFZPun_7x_ZMMMYlhywOLj3SJlibmrnUld89Va8Ux2QzaQDe0-AMsBr9nLf9KJMwQM3mA9k5T3y2T9nj8dMz4IT7EtdbBFD8qV-TvlnGln9v_0fIb4lRFyLamvhZ81K1v3VcVovOEdnSDldxi-A1IM82Fu29qbIg86MI-VRAW_qNg6jhkMakvHmxF/s4032/IMG_5913.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFZPun_7x_ZMMMYlhywOLj3SJlibmrnUld89Va8Ux2QzaQDe0-AMsBr9nLf9KJMwQM3mA9k5T3y2T9nj8dMz4IT7EtdbBFD8qV-TvlnGln9v_0fIb4lRFyLamvhZ81K1v3VcVovOEdnSDldxi-A1IM82Fu29qbIg86MI-VRAW_qNg6jhkMakvHmxF/w640-h480/IMG_5913.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is looking behind the front display windows. This picture doesn't capture the beautiful sparkle of all the little lights. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_IKUOL7HDNjw2NXx98joQSoAPbkWqowjUZP5-rors4xHAnM8v6dEwPUpGjC6LwQxc81MckOAjadSJlkcamwKM-_RXln2O1xTGBahD4zt5gQFpY78Hat-abiUXW3csSYHlV9ZdxvHSy4JIB4w2R3J-5ILVU9HkDm3bVM_aE80CBSRx5NJCGDBucvcE/s4032/IMG_5914.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_IKUOL7HDNjw2NXx98joQSoAPbkWqowjUZP5-rors4xHAnM8v6dEwPUpGjC6LwQxc81MckOAjadSJlkcamwKM-_RXln2O1xTGBahD4zt5gQFpY78Hat-abiUXW3csSYHlV9ZdxvHSy4JIB4w2R3J-5ILVU9HkDm3bVM_aE80CBSRx5NJCGDBucvcE/w640-h480/IMG_5914.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An overview looking further into the store on the left. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdKSWOqA3HVahsJ3R2_VdeLJbxD22uYikODWRMBzKoOhuQ8TI3EBL7W9ti-1bFExG6l9-TOqU1ZXY7MW8luA8CAi5pUlY9UxPSpdh1j06MDMIOYIUWz_rQeV1qLeFgtXutzwED15lkQ8SOmM3NdsWsbyrXfHdE2r992LBhD0zET4WjXgUog0LL8FX/s4032/IMG_5915.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdKSWOqA3HVahsJ3R2_VdeLJbxD22uYikODWRMBzKoOhuQ8TI3EBL7W9ti-1bFExG6l9-TOqU1ZXY7MW8luA8CAi5pUlY9UxPSpdh1j06MDMIOYIUWz_rQeV1qLeFgtXutzwED15lkQ8SOmM3NdsWsbyrXfHdE2r992LBhD0zET4WjXgUog0LL8FX/w400-h300/IMG_5915.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Books for anxious children at the start of school. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTkR4-4m8Qkymiqixch_sHGltGsYLNsVZpvkuXQT1DyLF_gVo4HBpyM76WeQYYV4DmdNwD23QxmSbKFn2VZk3WsBlUskoQVf441vgYRwpSSx3p3Uh0IYEN610gEj-zNQJcJ6zFyqPhyQPyGKjgfrE8PM7Y9fPOYSGMbDoft4RTnhJ1g0lGzBdzi4T/s4032/IMG_5916.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTkR4-4m8Qkymiqixch_sHGltGsYLNsVZpvkuXQT1DyLF_gVo4HBpyM76WeQYYV4DmdNwD23QxmSbKFn2VZk3WsBlUskoQVf441vgYRwpSSx3p3Uh0IYEN610gEj-zNQJcJ6zFyqPhyQPyGKjgfrE8PM7Y9fPOYSGMbDoft4RTnhJ1g0lGzBdzi4T/w640-h480/IMG_5916.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take a nice long browse along the left wall of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC1GrY-1yNTkkwCdz0_rLL5B5gpPHwvQJoQHzm2dpu3caJDznN96zjOBg2Bwt1SQOYVUoFgs8v01Ng1Ovcvyt5kG8rkGlBIwmQ89HfDJFw7m74XhV7VuU8XSoch-SAo1YFySZ3OT9bY73r5NdhiPiTgLiC0g3LZPgsFiFZYZEFStI6Xx058LsasfN7/s4032/IMG_5917.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC1GrY-1yNTkkwCdz0_rLL5B5gpPHwvQJoQHzm2dpu3caJDznN96zjOBg2Bwt1SQOYVUoFgs8v01Ng1Ovcvyt5kG8rkGlBIwmQ89HfDJFw7m74XhV7VuU8XSoch-SAo1YFySZ3OT9bY73r5NdhiPiTgLiC0g3LZPgsFiFZYZEFStI6Xx058LsasfN7/s320/IMG_5917.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some classic games available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6nWw2wiPhfBSA1Ilj6HNmAtTv_QD-KZ_SEJULOvSRu_jIOgih8GDeZmx_SBQV8VNRBpMMnUAUDj5QKhniYNOCO5t1lEnXLLHpEBtADoQ4gqugHdaesB-dL_g1p9vsbd0dMY_HhwZ3Gps1GdhAKB1dmMOjk5_1pTr-uTDjkqjyTme0GIUXk_V8zgs/s4032/IMG_5918.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6nWw2wiPhfBSA1Ilj6HNmAtTv_QD-KZ_SEJULOvSRu_jIOgih8GDeZmx_SBQV8VNRBpMMnUAUDj5QKhniYNOCO5t1lEnXLLHpEBtADoQ4gqugHdaesB-dL_g1p9vsbd0dMY_HhwZ3Gps1GdhAKB1dmMOjk5_1pTr-uTDjkqjyTme0GIUXk_V8zgs/w640-h480/IMG_5918.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display of paperback bestsellers and staff picks. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK6frupod-RCEoeoAa2EzjmpljNh3M1u9MCeyO8YzmlrAA7JYHAVcW1uMET0Dat7omoIDu8XQf-O-lwghCGQq7eZT_jWChYpWuUagSkXDoPVmtlSq5QDSZP6CtSuCzdO0T3lPRYwX3-758JTaYQCuhclR-yFQjRJ1bAmg_vfdI8a3pzZeLOYKOcxld/s4032/IMG_5919.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK6frupod-RCEoeoAa2EzjmpljNh3M1u9MCeyO8YzmlrAA7JYHAVcW1uMET0Dat7omoIDu8XQf-O-lwghCGQq7eZT_jWChYpWuUagSkXDoPVmtlSq5QDSZP6CtSuCzdO0T3lPRYwX3-758JTaYQCuhclR-yFQjRJ1bAmg_vfdI8a3pzZeLOYKOcxld/w640-h480/IMG_5919.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More games!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxu0N5jSBkNidmRUABZmC4_QckIQMertP_GUjKFNb0qqriRP2INssJvdgiDJKrsZQp1sLu4Nmc1acNk6uBYvoKmUodgZgAnztqyYzY1uJXSr9NzH3utEabP-0420dwgFXMzZv2nNn0ii7rw2CVnCbRD3fWtPkOpEeuqoBWBVb8bvXmVrtN1LoWi-Td/s4032/IMG_5920.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxu0N5jSBkNidmRUABZmC4_QckIQMertP_GUjKFNb0qqriRP2INssJvdgiDJKrsZQp1sLu4Nmc1acNk6uBYvoKmUodgZgAnztqyYzY1uJXSr9NzH3utEabP-0420dwgFXMzZv2nNn0ii7rw2CVnCbRD3fWtPkOpEeuqoBWBVb8bvXmVrtN1LoWi-Td/w640-h480/IMG_5920.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An overview of the front half of the store looking toward the entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhit_Wj-aUFGi9jiGTOWRP2yvj7Qai2fA05YHRqWoDOHVy35F3cXfDe0VsecsF4jqFutAf1wjQLtxJuylWIcygDLUJP77c8cmXU8bXO7qjqN_wy0LnIYhE5N9uQcUPImcvY3k4Py6WvbYzVRb2u2FpgWI-8d-GIn3LOH9kAXFOG-E2mJnRlvMNzdRHA/s4032/IMG_5921.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhit_Wj-aUFGi9jiGTOWRP2yvj7Qai2fA05YHRqWoDOHVy35F3cXfDe0VsecsF4jqFutAf1wjQLtxJuylWIcygDLUJP77c8cmXU8bXO7qjqN_wy0LnIYhE5N9uQcUPImcvY3k4Py6WvbYzVRb2u2FpgWI-8d-GIn3LOH9kAXFOG-E2mJnRlvMNzdRHA/s320/IMG_5921.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Pretend-To-Spend wallet with pretend to spend money. Yes please. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJLb4Jcux873G-Ry3IjLAf3zF7_gIMSeSabWgVCNtCc3FiMOTkvEe3ubxXlBvAUN9tZ3AU3XlaU8BSTyIxiZd0hpH87DZe2mrCm1oPPAi9HCynvc8_nKb53yzeFpdYqff9ZIiCOgp5zrKaNP7JqWdb4JwO7p44fWxNZSleiWC_zXn4apO2DvgJIwM/s4032/IMG_5923.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJLb4Jcux873G-Ry3IjLAf3zF7_gIMSeSabWgVCNtCc3FiMOTkvEe3ubxXlBvAUN9tZ3AU3XlaU8BSTyIxiZd0hpH87DZe2mrCm1oPPAi9HCynvc8_nKb53yzeFpdYqff9ZIiCOgp5zrKaNP7JqWdb4JwO7p44fWxNZSleiWC_zXn4apO2DvgJIwM/w480-h640/IMG_5923.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turtle Town has some of the best greeting cards in the area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gFG8bWSssrvyLMq4NcQc_kYSK3GuaD4hHRo1JatXL4xl5XNzUodqGTCKXmCb3Q_3pD6tpnx24VFkRVkX3ytdhsSTOyveOL_CB-3nnLvW8ODGjzWQvzfLxjeqtI2-6CQ1qgbXFKAqhouZEcjeHOKhsXD90vZgahe8UECTHze-XyqrN135rPOMo7ms/s4032/IMG_5924.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gFG8bWSssrvyLMq4NcQc_kYSK3GuaD4hHRo1JatXL4xl5XNzUodqGTCKXmCb3Q_3pD6tpnx24VFkRVkX3ytdhsSTOyveOL_CB-3nnLvW8ODGjzWQvzfLxjeqtI2-6CQ1qgbXFKAqhouZEcjeHOKhsXD90vZgahe8UECTHze-XyqrN135rPOMo7ms/w640-h480/IMG_5924.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the back half of the store. Children will love this area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXKXCe2XRBiX2pEEVAn9AH95VYUEB8wryLupJ1i1NjV4UOQu6bQc4-xj_bjBe-c33R8iCiLeIRk2K_EfgONupIRJbzcTojqO-zeeeb2hZ5lCBX8ZVjuOOkxbd_A0bi0nuZKABDDP_QkR-kbjWtL5xCXE6TR7RBBQx8-llDQLI_eEtdXzdWmQT1mqE/s4032/IMG_5925.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXKXCe2XRBiX2pEEVAn9AH95VYUEB8wryLupJ1i1NjV4UOQu6bQc4-xj_bjBe-c33R8iCiLeIRk2K_EfgONupIRJbzcTojqO-zeeeb2hZ5lCBX8ZVjuOOkxbd_A0bi0nuZKABDDP_QkR-kbjWtL5xCXE6TR7RBBQx8-llDQLI_eEtdXzdWmQT1mqE/w640-h480/IMG_5925.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractive display of coffee table books (I didn't see Kramer's book here). <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmX586JwPQihpYv1dbdXfaGVumzVvA8UOlt2QSQNM80JASOJdpK1TbiJrkyRwhPJiEWGlYUotlVzxj4Urps0pJgs8IyDibDmik8aQkN34dhnGlLFikAAI-QZUg3dEvc453rNqXMMhtu7_4vY3EfPv3x7D3LFybUkDHeB-H744YV5HTb_CP6Z1BC_37/s4032/IMG_5926.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmX586JwPQihpYv1dbdXfaGVumzVvA8UOlt2QSQNM80JASOJdpK1TbiJrkyRwhPJiEWGlYUotlVzxj4Urps0pJgs8IyDibDmik8aQkN34dhnGlLFikAAI-QZUg3dEvc453rNqXMMhtu7_4vY3EfPv3x7D3LFybUkDHeB-H744YV5HTb_CP6Z1BC_37/w400-h300/IMG_5926.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the puzzles offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34c0MdvaZVePsUapaiFCf5XZlUIX6_0qCFuTZyVZDwT-yKdmgBIb00_zj1Nlg-CI7qi-VRfe6sb_vCRa3olU2cMLuI9LPLVVuUtrmb0REpe8kSo4HUICHbCMVmP_zCYfQdJke43LtjnTe91UIvGmHfqq-CyEvWY1fMCEJGF7lDN6Lfqjb2Rw-gvLU/s4032/IMG_5928.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34c0MdvaZVePsUapaiFCf5XZlUIX6_0qCFuTZyVZDwT-yKdmgBIb00_zj1Nlg-CI7qi-VRfe6sb_vCRa3olU2cMLuI9LPLVVuUtrmb0REpe8kSo4HUICHbCMVmP_zCYfQdJke43LtjnTe91UIvGmHfqq-CyEvWY1fMCEJGF7lDN6Lfqjb2Rw-gvLU/w640-h480/IMG_5928.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into a portion of the children's section. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLuMnT33j8ooytzKLy-kjeqY1BnkSWb9bZUKlDyQA25ViEygFjnqeKdceKT-jH-LtJ6aOXedIPq6SoyxbaoRWlKn0c5bjDndtlPvL-7ayNIKfO_nZYWigQJAqzH8STvSfhpuX-Ap8w_d170GxyLn7QEXT6wHTbhrXGuVZfeTZFE5u-fnRGhuXBuGx/s4032/IMG_5929.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLuMnT33j8ooytzKLy-kjeqY1BnkSWb9bZUKlDyQA25ViEygFjnqeKdceKT-jH-LtJ6aOXedIPq6SoyxbaoRWlKn0c5bjDndtlPvL-7ayNIKfO_nZYWigQJAqzH8STvSfhpuX-Ap8w_d170GxyLn7QEXT6wHTbhrXGuVZfeTZFE5u-fnRGhuXBuGx/w300-h400/IMG_5929.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There's my chair. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QRxSktJNOtRVngLQ4A7jr_lp3tgk4JCk_GOvsY-22wvCleBl8MWQQAdqV_1DtbkuMGhR8lFvHdzzXLOKXEW9pDhQzJe_ceJmzPM74FCAfDSVAXWakTT6G4uAkOrgXABLyMezklbns4q6KK3WhRKN5AqU94Kjv1AA3TdqA42UIuvWJLbYpQD-Daow/s4032/IMG_5930.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QRxSktJNOtRVngLQ4A7jr_lp3tgk4JCk_GOvsY-22wvCleBl8MWQQAdqV_1DtbkuMGhR8lFvHdzzXLOKXEW9pDhQzJe_ceJmzPM74FCAfDSVAXWakTT6G4uAkOrgXABLyMezklbns4q6KK3WhRKN5AqU94Kjv1AA3TdqA42UIuvWJLbYpQD-Daow/w400-h300/IMG_5930.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you have a child ready to tackle Harry Potter, here you go. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs94owbK4zhpS0UIsvgqBc5Q4vwn53WCUHWDQyQLrgYnPFc3CPd35uScu0PVzwlatC-30vDKf5uisgaq7HzUbjh-3Yqa6uSKLddL6gI5OcsQIzz2mw6XXuWszEkNoK3inqQ0TsfwK7nIsX_BUwHIM7y79pscmKxXyU2veFblBsE4QRbce8VKcCZhjS/s4032/IMG_5931.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs94owbK4zhpS0UIsvgqBc5Q4vwn53WCUHWDQyQLrgYnPFc3CPd35uScu0PVzwlatC-30vDKf5uisgaq7HzUbjh-3Yqa6uSKLddL6gI5OcsQIzz2mw6XXuWszEkNoK3inqQ0TsfwK7nIsX_BUwHIM7y79pscmKxXyU2veFblBsE4QRbce8VKcCZhjS/s320/IMG_5931.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hey parents, mind the kids!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06W5CN9ZCaCpXhwbVNAoxwI0pkoELwQY4OAGCSvXff0fffbcwRvymlLcu8JEetzN-cHP4qVcV06LqbXAlpwvYHDolrZZGHYU4P25VJkAqtkwTSM93_FuP20WTXYwIgHxGgJMJVklesIQwFnv-SvWqhn5pAPrlSuxOgDVK4i5FecaGAIlTQegd7mKZ/s4032/IMG_5932.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06W5CN9ZCaCpXhwbVNAoxwI0pkoELwQY4OAGCSvXff0fffbcwRvymlLcu8JEetzN-cHP4qVcV06LqbXAlpwvYHDolrZZGHYU4P25VJkAqtkwTSM93_FuP20WTXYwIgHxGgJMJVklesIQwFnv-SvWqhn5pAPrlSuxOgDVK4i5FecaGAIlTQegd7mKZ/w640-h480/IMG_5932.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I really liked this bench and took the picture because to me, it seemed to resonate with this region of northern Minnesota. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95D5L1JBykd4IxQoIMkXNBjI1AZSFuVNPhw6Z_G0-CG-pDEGw1urNMyEELYKxE4k_h9sCwZSC2oE4dNYpWqwYQlS1VKirQe8MqsSlUWy1dgrq7OFplK3idsEeNBwTLYSmLoFTSnuUTsYRNhoeSeETNr-W8nl9Omgool4s7FboV9R8CWI2xUo-umSe/s4032/IMG_5934.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95D5L1JBykd4IxQoIMkXNBjI1AZSFuVNPhw6Z_G0-CG-pDEGw1urNMyEELYKxE4k_h9sCwZSC2oE4dNYpWqwYQlS1VKirQe8MqsSlUWy1dgrq7OFplK3idsEeNBwTLYSmLoFTSnuUTsYRNhoeSeETNr-W8nl9Omgool4s7FboV9R8CWI2xUo-umSe/w480-h640/IMG_5934.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a small, private, hideaway room for kids. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXckUCusrXmUBSs7xiHU4j4l8hwbCUnZ1CKhzi18l3D3N9GhSTt1UlYESsRBrFz7gYM7G9EUtGShBlzH6xo-DhfAvF_m8ixdjt3CweyL1pTmgC1qG4evZ0e81kPUft3NqhYyCD4MgzxbMb5zzcjDTwwww7UvvXhUZwmDAiq5_QJp7auhrxhFuIq4LG/s4032/IMG_5935.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXckUCusrXmUBSs7xiHU4j4l8hwbCUnZ1CKhzi18l3D3N9GhSTt1UlYESsRBrFz7gYM7G9EUtGShBlzH6xo-DhfAvF_m8ixdjt3CweyL1pTmgC1qG4evZ0e81kPUft3NqhYyCD4MgzxbMb5zzcjDTwwww7UvvXhUZwmDAiq5_QJp7auhrxhFuIq4LG/w640-h480/IMG_5935.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the store looking from the back toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfB6mzi3qugK-zFooeA1TLOAjcoGkabL9VDVLc3XaS5Mbdxol90eJYz9m5xC3lqIHpSPNsG5yKBwkhmuDKHqWLuEzaLTnq4PeIKkeIApC3RpFpMJJWX6RzIk_tcC1mQzMcN6e4KWeVzbHzcy4OCnFiyuEYji64ibjCalsXF00MqF_hCLqvX7Id71b/s4032/IMG_5936.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfB6mzi3qugK-zFooeA1TLOAjcoGkabL9VDVLc3XaS5Mbdxol90eJYz9m5xC3lqIHpSPNsG5yKBwkhmuDKHqWLuEzaLTnq4PeIKkeIApC3RpFpMJJWX6RzIk_tcC1mQzMcN6e4KWeVzbHzcy4OCnFiyuEYji64ibjCalsXF00MqF_hCLqvX7Id71b/s320/IMG_5936.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good grief, I think this was a classic when I was a kid. Anyone else? Published in 1947. Good gawd, it was old by the time I got to it. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpORX4O5REsV_ZHU3AjLbOFv4O9CcT6vNxWic_3KCevRyF4j4I0u5lLo_rMBawHalXpCYoxdsNfEVM5-xd480NWptifc2aTl_y0Y-DQKRo3Em6tbnRTBtTqAJnG6foGOBgW0TA1ffZEV-QTMggy7Ueuyg3biZBeL9vEz9ykk92yPs0xQKrgD9eHMVe/s4032/IMG_5938.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpORX4O5REsV_ZHU3AjLbOFv4O9CcT6vNxWic_3KCevRyF4j4I0u5lLo_rMBawHalXpCYoxdsNfEVM5-xd480NWptifc2aTl_y0Y-DQKRo3Em6tbnRTBtTqAJnG6foGOBgW0TA1ffZEV-QTMggy7Ueuyg3biZBeL9vEz9ykk92yPs0xQKrgD9eHMVe/w640-h480/IMG_5938.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Lisa displaying a recommended book for kids. One of the fine booksellers you'll meet at Turtle Town Books & Gifts. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-76027284960678808982023-09-25T08:13:00.003-04:002023-09-25T19:55:17.349-04:00Tsunami Books - Eugene, OR<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4uPzR-LoLyNa7Z_oUGOe-wS38ZvTKE8Y_8880Yau0LsoA72lwAVMBh7xUBSP8xRaleRib0F8ffa5SNiuX7Uk276oYalaT-XvkmwM5e7_LDptbJGQ6Uvra05My9JDDeo1RANbokNTfXC5jqJjGaKfl9oRvu3ruKfN1UqluElsetbPqUfLAz3O_f4S/s4032/IMG_5798.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4uPzR-LoLyNa7Z_oUGOe-wS38ZvTKE8Y_8880Yau0LsoA72lwAVMBh7xUBSP8xRaleRib0F8ffa5SNiuX7Uk276oYalaT-XvkmwM5e7_LDptbJGQ6Uvra05My9JDDeo1RANbokNTfXC5jqJjGaKfl9oRvu3ruKfN1UqluElsetbPqUfLAz3O_f4S/w400-h300/IMG_5798.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tsunami Books, Eugene, OR<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>What are the chances? I can travel far and wide and still I can stumble onto such coincidental experiences. One of the booksellers I met here was Steve E., who immediately and without hesitation told me he was from Iowa, grew up in Des Moines, and even attended the University of Iowa for his undergrad degree. We’d never met but it was already turning into an Iowa reunion. He even said that Eugene is the Oregon version of Iowa City. His graduate studies and travels took him throughout Great Britain so we enjoyed a wonderful conversation about bookstores in that part of the world. Now he’s a bookseller, editor, and budding author with a book already published titled, <i>Mole</i>. Another segment of the bookstore is their publishing service, Tsunami Press. Steve has edited two of their publications including a new anthology coming in November and now available for pre-order, <i>Bookstore Clerks and Significant Others</i>. This sounds like a great anthology for bookstore enthusiasts. Readers, why oh why would anyone want to order a book from a discount website when you can have fun like this at an independent bookstore!</p><p>You know they’re doing something right since Tsunami Books has been open for almost 28 years. The store doesn’t look extraordinary from the outside but when you enter it opens up into two large rooms. Tsunami is packed with new and used books and as Laura told me, you won’t pick up a dusty book smell in here because they wipe down all the used books that come in. Customers can receive cash or trade for the books they bring in. Online sales are a daily and important part of their business. In addition to the new and used books, make sure you ask about their vintage and collectible editions if that is your interest. There are a few sidelines here including locally created art, pottery, candles, and greeting cards to name a few. You’ll also find an assortment of music on vinyl.</p><p>One of the nice things here are the frequent events, especially live music. They have a large space that can be cleared and a nice small stage in one corner of the room. They also welcome creative writing students and their professors from the University of Oregon to do readings. </p><p>Scott L. has been the owner here for many years but he wasn’t in on the day of my visit. No worries because meeting Steve and bookseller Laura was enjoyable 10-fold. Wonderful people who were engaging, conversant, and oh so nice. The perfect recipe for any bookstore and any bookstore visitor. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>Paper Lion</i>, George Plimpton. Arguably, the author's most famous book published in 1966. Plimpton's own account of what it's like to be an amateur who tries to survive the rigors of pre-season training and the hope of getting in for a few plays with the Detroit Lions. A great look inside professional football at that time and everything it entails. A must-read for football fans. This also became a popular movie. Recommended. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The Stranger Beside Me</i>, Ann Rule. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>Small Things Like These</i>, Claire Keegan. <i> The Night Always Comes,</i> Willy Vlautin. (Read this one a few weeks ago and I thought it was great). Not purchased but gifted, <i>Mole</i>, Steve Gromert Ellerhoff. Thanks Steve. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6gO9ujRr_3CbhYfdrm18zp44G89b7_YJQiZNaxYGVmhjY8_NzE3yWaSW2x7nKUgOOlR5dmVcNhqEFbUw4W5AEOcOSecmcMKUUUv9rz7o-QX3FzAjwXyhqwzzG7G9lhtl43YNGXnOGVbMlpkEcNDBZc-Oh-lhs56YnS1a3JUpDXYDHCWi_SxxUwJyj/s4032/IMG_5799.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6gO9ujRr_3CbhYfdrm18zp44G89b7_YJQiZNaxYGVmhjY8_NzE3yWaSW2x7nKUgOOlR5dmVcNhqEFbUw4W5AEOcOSecmcMKUUUv9rz7o-QX3FzAjwXyhqwzzG7G9lhtl43YNGXnOGVbMlpkEcNDBZc-Oh-lhs56YnS1a3JUpDXYDHCWi_SxxUwJyj/w640-h480/IMG_5799.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this storefront. Walk around to the side to enter. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgconpunFFcvrKPxe9J5_7-Hhu4ZPcq08TB42s4pPmqw2pC0YtwLb6T6WNZ3k83V-cB5f8WOQkxXv099LFk_G5a7qICVvoCBWbid07HSriPNmwzO_4TH7xBgb_PQ2SbOjUjexk0tDbHNQ19CEVel7DwFFh7jk1FQDOAmgFv-vAXkfIEWTLXzPJG08-Z/s4032/IMG_5796.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgconpunFFcvrKPxe9J5_7-Hhu4ZPcq08TB42s4pPmqw2pC0YtwLb6T6WNZ3k83V-cB5f8WOQkxXv099LFk_G5a7qICVvoCBWbid07HSriPNmwzO_4TH7xBgb_PQ2SbOjUjexk0tDbHNQ19CEVel7DwFFh7jk1FQDOAmgFv-vAXkfIEWTLXzPJG08-Z/w640-h480/IMG_5796.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the entrance on the side of the building. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdVuxGyvvTb6djqW_ubWE6VA8z7_phpLj850_WQiODXGpJuz4IaW3WimWFlhcu8MJ8qL4SHpZj_DUItBDIAGURs72aJyfwK6PZzvX8tkN0yYKFcU3nKgqixi4vPq35SEdf7DCwRveEfLuGnUWBC3-OhXVcIP37lbu32qOIAe9isYS3BYwYQQAJV6P/s4032/IMG_5838.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdVuxGyvvTb6djqW_ubWE6VA8z7_phpLj850_WQiODXGpJuz4IaW3WimWFlhcu8MJ8qL4SHpZj_DUItBDIAGURs72aJyfwK6PZzvX8tkN0yYKFcU3nKgqixi4vPq35SEdf7DCwRveEfLuGnUWBC3-OhXVcIP37lbu32qOIAe9isYS3BYwYQQAJV6P/w640-h480/IMG_5838.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a portion of the beautiful outdoor gardening work that Scott has done. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGM9QX869nqp8RJVE6bTEuO2adytuLrMYuOxaKF3Y2HNA99OlGqkOlyuf-_qnk90hyBnETwHUxhlnjnTejhV299mqJeXUy3ESEtCjFkWeqdql_x6Nq8EHBaEsBh-6QSldiX7dRMZh6D7CP0DrWIjN0rut2BrdPlfPgxTjNGrnLttzU0gMvvmAagZr9/s4032/IMG_5839.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGM9QX869nqp8RJVE6bTEuO2adytuLrMYuOxaKF3Y2HNA99OlGqkOlyuf-_qnk90hyBnETwHUxhlnjnTejhV299mqJeXUy3ESEtCjFkWeqdql_x6Nq8EHBaEsBh-6QSldiX7dRMZh6D7CP0DrWIjN0rut2BrdPlfPgxTjNGrnLttzU0gMvvmAagZr9/w640-h480/IMG_5839.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In addition to the wonderful landscaping, the exterior also features unique and creative murals. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCngErAhQ9HpB8b3CrNbu-mrpbLN5WPRMBukaZWf978kRExCrr9K7VLk4hG02IGzCwrbOEDFR8KQZa9oAnU6unxTHyOLG_ox2RbXxNgaCw_nU3NM_7SCcKU11Zp5H_fDVg1yoUCh37gz9ha5-wfor-4E83EwuO4FaoVYvUCllnXkD8pNSXyp8BYwM/s4032/IMG_5800.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCngErAhQ9HpB8b3CrNbu-mrpbLN5WPRMBukaZWf978kRExCrr9K7VLk4hG02IGzCwrbOEDFR8KQZa9oAnU6unxTHyOLG_ox2RbXxNgaCw_nU3NM_7SCcKU11Zp5H_fDVg1yoUCh37gz9ha5-wfor-4E83EwuO4FaoVYvUCllnXkD8pNSXyp8BYwM/s320/IMG_5800.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Collectors should pay this store a visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2QaGJxMOoZ9zzTEO8GqXUOQh-fiLEIpRdnCvTQOm74r70Voli8WlekXmGNhN1BzuvIlNryd8flfIbdWiLwJR544l5Tf9z-vHnlrZq9MDbzISAO_8bD9zDaIPPPVPWBhLkRL7OGZ_m__3oPI7uv-5-qDoSSbyn7FtGx_fs_7TIay2jp_UHtCcds8Y/s4032/IMG_5802.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2QaGJxMOoZ9zzTEO8GqXUOQh-fiLEIpRdnCvTQOm74r70Voli8WlekXmGNhN1BzuvIlNryd8flfIbdWiLwJR544l5Tf9z-vHnlrZq9MDbzISAO_8bD9zDaIPPPVPWBhLkRL7OGZ_m__3oPI7uv-5-qDoSSbyn7FtGx_fs_7TIay2jp_UHtCcds8Y/w640-h480/IMG_5802.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOVHjBQ14lufOSp71YW7hnP0QAoX8Rnxk2TCiGngCoN-NxzhNhwyg-Ll5F5blXj3IdgIBP-uqff-NQBSXwFLl0hCWcovY79EKnvRf-kXKEVCbfglp113vocERl166YMj0t0aTsO0BenSlXtXs6vKsezixPfaxlkUzFM1IMTZ34v27RVAsNcy8ycWE/s4032/IMG_5803.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOVHjBQ14lufOSp71YW7hnP0QAoX8Rnxk2TCiGngCoN-NxzhNhwyg-Ll5F5blXj3IdgIBP-uqff-NQBSXwFLl0hCWcovY79EKnvRf-kXKEVCbfglp113vocERl166YMj0t0aTsO0BenSlXtXs6vKsezixPfaxlkUzFM1IMTZ34v27RVAsNcy8ycWE/w480-h640/IMG_5803.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the long book aisles you'll enjoy browsing. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDI_4kKI66Wyy9GvyTsVs-J97GSWCvbt_hinpe0wgtZewZFbsc5qiqm0QJZBDViktARcGdPaDUeJDbPZdBeEKHoKGb98oprovxnc454RNuTioNlc2RbqNEV5gllneouOU56oc8UJDb6c8TtEkt9og_41vs392AVWc2Fv1o4jlCIINjk_zn2c_cc5f/s4032/IMG_5805.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDI_4kKI66Wyy9GvyTsVs-J97GSWCvbt_hinpe0wgtZewZFbsc5qiqm0QJZBDViktARcGdPaDUeJDbPZdBeEKHoKGb98oprovxnc454RNuTioNlc2RbqNEV5gllneouOU56oc8UJDb6c8TtEkt9og_41vs392AVWc2Fv1o4jlCIINjk_zn2c_cc5f/w480-h640/IMG_5805.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking directly to the left from the entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8u-kvgJ4sM-0XCLfHA2GPKsPMdyl_XMbTq0ltVMjnThiAfy5Ax_khfJGA5FI_ms3vP738BpEc8pUKWM4Oq828otu1Wf1GpdVw0Vl8QAR0id1E7M3Ioc_-QjEYwgANlD6PYyBst8D7QQkK3zKl4SjoWkdyuyF1kVUQP2P7ImNIdofL8IdFuxWJFxK/s4032/IMG_5806.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8u-kvgJ4sM-0XCLfHA2GPKsPMdyl_XMbTq0ltVMjnThiAfy5Ax_khfJGA5FI_ms3vP738BpEc8pUKWM4Oq828otu1Wf1GpdVw0Vl8QAR0id1E7M3Ioc_-QjEYwgANlD6PYyBst8D7QQkK3zKl4SjoWkdyuyF1kVUQP2P7ImNIdofL8IdFuxWJFxK/w480-h640/IMG_5806.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New book display with several shelf-talkers indicating staff recommendations. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUSgzcQdc5CEYW62s-jPpzsz51KRYHFJ8BKyihTQFQNQJCucFty2dansYcXWNGkhwDkBPekV1moA5Bl7RROuK_hkF1YrgM_PXsqp4klvpPU2qzdLDkWe4e_0o4u1eI5_YH_1tTWVDrEOhq3z-ZWuIeZNkFtiAb4DXzJvgkNWLrknpKCIKyhBrO84B/s4032/IMG_5807.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUSgzcQdc5CEYW62s-jPpzsz51KRYHFJ8BKyihTQFQNQJCucFty2dansYcXWNGkhwDkBPekV1moA5Bl7RROuK_hkF1YrgM_PXsqp4klvpPU2qzdLDkWe4e_0o4u1eI5_YH_1tTWVDrEOhq3z-ZWuIeZNkFtiAb4DXzJvgkNWLrknpKCIKyhBrO84B/w640-h480/IMG_5807.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After you enter the store, go to the left and you'll enter this room. You'll enjoy the many posters on the ceiling and throughout the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKTduPANcJk6_BibAyY-2cwtVZro3fDqN1AizqvGud-6FjxPn9j08qHqoc91MR-bbfolOpklt4iNL3GwKuBoTLvpMpn0h_Wh1uWp069pWWoz9pzf2_RbNRDbkIOLUQDujKaaULAk8QP150VdoPQOKgqHE109iv1SgC_q-nuhhxAtwO5eQhWKRFjDVF/s4032/IMG_5808.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKTduPANcJk6_BibAyY-2cwtVZro3fDqN1AizqvGud-6FjxPn9j08qHqoc91MR-bbfolOpklt4iNL3GwKuBoTLvpMpn0h_Wh1uWp069pWWoz9pzf2_RbNRDbkIOLUQDujKaaULAk8QP150VdoPQOKgqHE109iv1SgC_q-nuhhxAtwO5eQhWKRFjDVF/w480-h640/IMG_5808.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Used book staff favorites. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_3lW8oUXwUTyI6AUTldktvsNcJhnPke3r25wPZ8nfv5yvGQfJn-zZvw-wSYDHvKxo1ZWWjznkcNnnmIuhmxjOO1a9TEPPhfF43LvvN7-TwKfKaq0rPW_mojHaEk2AxkN51dZNoDmBXJLHbwWXi-pKK6K1YvNmIhJsarD2wBX7vY5RPK3eP6bacQH/s4032/IMG_5810.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_3lW8oUXwUTyI6AUTldktvsNcJhnPke3r25wPZ8nfv5yvGQfJn-zZvw-wSYDHvKxo1ZWWjznkcNnnmIuhmxjOO1a9TEPPhfF43LvvN7-TwKfKaq0rPW_mojHaEk2AxkN51dZNoDmBXJLHbwWXi-pKK6K1YvNmIhJsarD2wBX7vY5RPK3eP6bacQH/w480-h640/IMG_5810.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always one of my favorite pictures but the ceiling posters make this one unique. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCW2XWZsDcPkiuVvz98udslyuZaSZkjOvcpDhn3C-HXxRKNDfUjXEOcWugEjL5ifgwyBf9W34RyXqVm7vWcD_faFBzw6rkIYlfWVwx_xtxmzRqhXSytKAwrDN0JLWOU9E4b1N21mex0G-2-QRHpJNmPZ9qPhuHUN-UjkyryZpT_PKN4uBPQ40jQFhN/s4032/IMG_5811.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCW2XWZsDcPkiuVvz98udslyuZaSZkjOvcpDhn3C-HXxRKNDfUjXEOcWugEjL5ifgwyBf9W34RyXqVm7vWcD_faFBzw6rkIYlfWVwx_xtxmzRqhXSytKAwrDN0JLWOU9E4b1N21mex0G-2-QRHpJNmPZ9qPhuHUN-UjkyryZpT_PKN4uBPQ40jQFhN/w480-h640/IMG_5811.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unbelievably creative. This seems very fitting for an Oregon bookstore. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgijT7jIn_anqOeEV7ScuAhmd3uIYDFwWZLvXQ66xfc2XI-d0zPmZ3zfOFEbm2WHnWEhnZdeJVa7BzobcFrIoIRYCp7Hh_dna6uMrNoqNvI4Dk-gk8vuHKpI6dY79I0q0n-U3AgxmJ16jOG6ccoPSO0-BZFfWFsoKain-fws_VGY5ZTkfSPPoGvV6EA/s4032/IMG_5812.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgijT7jIn_anqOeEV7ScuAhmd3uIYDFwWZLvXQ66xfc2XI-d0zPmZ3zfOFEbm2WHnWEhnZdeJVa7BzobcFrIoIRYCp7Hh_dna6uMrNoqNvI4Dk-gk8vuHKpI6dY79I0q0n-U3AgxmJ16jOG6ccoPSO0-BZFfWFsoKain-fws_VGY5ZTkfSPPoGvV6EA/w480-h640/IMG_5812.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractive table display of staff picks. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHyR-LOnbDhabCuem3T4rC-oMXUnoPTVFlvDp1P9Q-S8bdt7o5SF1HsAmizhXvoRArS0pgLgShAJ2EV_G2M7JzvIYY-s__fbyIh8WM81vfcF-SNu_NSfuWrCGgCjJ9m2SznbrAEfvEiBxDfEM5VxFzvurvHYvBHNVFJyvIE8-viSnHuWfpIZyWpRZV/s4032/IMG_5813.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHyR-LOnbDhabCuem3T4rC-oMXUnoPTVFlvDp1P9Q-S8bdt7o5SF1HsAmizhXvoRArS0pgLgShAJ2EV_G2M7JzvIYY-s__fbyIh8WM81vfcF-SNu_NSfuWrCGgCjJ9m2SznbrAEfvEiBxDfEM5VxFzvurvHYvBHNVFJyvIE8-viSnHuWfpIZyWpRZV/w640-h480/IMG_5813.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An overview of the room to the left after you enter the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0TJ4QvKDJfL1NWhR5iOvx4IoEhUt_qoRbKmQYu34YtfVWhHxzlO0SqS4m49xMAs-kwmwtVUCdjgvCGbjVLk3iy9KKCL14omBniMxHPMt7oFd3lM2lX1ntqznZmK2ec5o1gkyXlKZfdf_sReVElNx6Zj6dLFk88jTjCx3j_m1-GIyYChr-feoulP_/s4032/IMG_5815.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0TJ4QvKDJfL1NWhR5iOvx4IoEhUt_qoRbKmQYu34YtfVWhHxzlO0SqS4m49xMAs-kwmwtVUCdjgvCGbjVLk3iy9KKCL14omBniMxHPMt7oFd3lM2lX1ntqznZmK2ec5o1gkyXlKZfdf_sReVElNx6Zj6dLFk88jTjCx3j_m1-GIyYChr-feoulP_/s320/IMG_5815.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Along with the posters you'll enjoy throughout the store you'll also see historic headlines. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhco_VfF5fu9s9NKNygBFn4JNg94yuwDTIUPq1ZSygbH6iT0pLsfbqVsNozX81QtMXuRxrE-TVhAb1wXmdgj4CR_ASZ1hiixnRXu9X-PlgM85oZxbS_pDv6-MHkJTxmcZoysWRyNauQidEzJ0b0wRY-kmz2kVXH9jGle9MDHifsxCwPg-9RTRR3AbYM/s4032/IMG_5816.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhco_VfF5fu9s9NKNygBFn4JNg94yuwDTIUPq1ZSygbH6iT0pLsfbqVsNozX81QtMXuRxrE-TVhAb1wXmdgj4CR_ASZ1hiixnRXu9X-PlgM85oZxbS_pDv6-MHkJTxmcZoysWRyNauQidEzJ0b0wRY-kmz2kVXH9jGle9MDHifsxCwPg-9RTRR3AbYM/w300-h400/IMG_5816.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the audio books offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1f1F9mD7XMcvsy_MpfgJAGRPoNvA0HzBXr_8x7Va6JOcKQ5o-plVJDTFSThc__dXGGj3vJ18iv84tUwcE5t3k6t9F4jYLQ1Ng672O63CDtQI9Extq1vvDdnTQZse-WZ5sp1-xPr4WhNFd_61uL8fwYcW0bICAQC9fWkNznp8uht_wpUpKVEvVYJN/s4032/IMG_5817.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1f1F9mD7XMcvsy_MpfgJAGRPoNvA0HzBXr_8x7Va6JOcKQ5o-plVJDTFSThc__dXGGj3vJ18iv84tUwcE5t3k6t9F4jYLQ1Ng672O63CDtQI9Extq1vvDdnTQZse-WZ5sp1-xPr4WhNFd_61uL8fwYcW0bICAQC9fWkNznp8uht_wpUpKVEvVYJN/w640-h480/IMG_5817.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GQU8R9vVAjTW6UKhjm520uqH_UoLpqhtnUIVYpF84SXxxVlzkCIbW_hIyVzNsaZz40OduLb5UWqfnP8zY9HycyUVAlvWU-QROVDJYYhx1avYSQGpchkbs0Xwky9oIt4e1_zAEAye3vjjY7IdepB7hgSX4ltq8WwCXoXXzFW_blAWdgi6cJpXldLj/s4032/IMG_5819.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GQU8R9vVAjTW6UKhjm520uqH_UoLpqhtnUIVYpF84SXxxVlzkCIbW_hIyVzNsaZz40OduLb5UWqfnP8zY9HycyUVAlvWU-QROVDJYYhx1avYSQGpchkbs0Xwky9oIt4e1_zAEAye3vjjY7IdepB7hgSX4ltq8WwCXoXXzFW_blAWdgi6cJpXldLj/w300-h400/IMG_5819.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little chairs for little readers. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZ4MHkkdnoXvwZqiiDw3G9sELL5yoncXtoI1ixwCDqBSbXam_dr6fq0phDxo3b4rcskD1Fl92NElys0RD487TCG7xEZlXg3wMJ1XS2hG6pJt8tYWwfxRPWbwYzFs8kBX2ZCB7lTsvDSAicBHJq6vhYo6T4tmOIBGUYFBBLhDyCPi6wB1rhAX1_KQ1/s4032/IMG_5821.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZ4MHkkdnoXvwZqiiDw3G9sELL5yoncXtoI1ixwCDqBSbXam_dr6fq0phDxo3b4rcskD1Fl92NElys0RD487TCG7xEZlXg3wMJ1XS2hG6pJt8tYWwfxRPWbwYzFs8kBX2ZCB7lTsvDSAicBHJq6vhYo6T4tmOIBGUYFBBLhDyCPi6wB1rhAX1_KQ1/w480-h640/IMG_5821.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many bookstores are like museums where you never know what you'll see and always discovering something new on each visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQV3THG-8t8N9OvPLlVF4uUKuLxGzlQ_uNHl-QRR8zxNX1HRH3lhR68ES14xtr3m2YXZNUZTjixK1SXP-ElrdNs00eMYlwiKx7hXtLZ6naA_sQdH-KtpHs_Pgv1ddv2GA0-KEuRUXtiWt1ndeRdkWV9a4KJNPZ1BhybPAhKnlDS16HWIvrXSkQj_co/s4032/IMG_5822.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQV3THG-8t8N9OvPLlVF4uUKuLxGzlQ_uNHl-QRR8zxNX1HRH3lhR68ES14xtr3m2YXZNUZTjixK1SXP-ElrdNs00eMYlwiKx7hXtLZ6naA_sQdH-KtpHs_Pgv1ddv2GA0-KEuRUXtiWt1ndeRdkWV9a4KJNPZ1BhybPAhKnlDS16HWIvrXSkQj_co/w640-h480/IMG_5822.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An overview of the room near the entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlPR8VK6_oqleAFS7NT9E7M-0ceCXXJwD0rOPHzbYHqEkEWg05820vZT_OpqnRIRIBwC5xIE5KxvKBzbQtZrqjuHHI59LENR18nnPQvquuMt6YXEF6oWOlXGw9twxQudn4ErdWsdk8Rd10zqUWwZrXv_69HXWeM4YuYEumtAmTNNFLREIBmQEnj__/s4032/IMG_5823.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlPR8VK6_oqleAFS7NT9E7M-0ceCXXJwD0rOPHzbYHqEkEWg05820vZT_OpqnRIRIBwC5xIE5KxvKBzbQtZrqjuHHI59LENR18nnPQvquuMt6YXEF6oWOlXGw9twxQudn4ErdWsdk8Rd10zqUWwZrXv_69HXWeM4YuYEumtAmTNNFLREIBmQEnj__/w300-h400/IMG_5823.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Locally created greeting cards. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBpp7fp_iUygHobArjk32gfervCcdkBOD-FXN1-CFu_NRgWoZLFbpA7576ZT7ITOJnUxw0fwqAHF8t_DdCVEhtXNGQxCSHaTINKOsvz_WkZ_bCPsZYooguifenUkOlPc_ar2d6nfx1LK_sszviDMItBQut4QkonDgowgf2z4_Qtmx6iGIwaX3B43Ea/s4032/IMG_5824.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBpp7fp_iUygHobArjk32gfervCcdkBOD-FXN1-CFu_NRgWoZLFbpA7576ZT7ITOJnUxw0fwqAHF8t_DdCVEhtXNGQxCSHaTINKOsvz_WkZ_bCPsZYooguifenUkOlPc_ar2d6nfx1LK_sszviDMItBQut4QkonDgowgf2z4_Qtmx6iGIwaX3B43Ea/w640-h480/IMG_5824.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Works of art in a variety of mediums can be seen throughout the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq7UtFLI6vnHBjdpLuAAL1yf4Oq6-HJwPEFpT-rQ-CP7F6mQwj96-kVAvu_88ywv792FMDUJHln9DZVRaPe9IqA18656uB_ZgwF_IKSq-ROJb02w7Ul_Y_aADDfJ3Resq4pD6zbnMg54Sby_rdnpmWw16kkaQQJqy3T8SUeI3bMkUlezZao-qYLqAA/s4032/IMG_5826.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq7UtFLI6vnHBjdpLuAAL1yf4Oq6-HJwPEFpT-rQ-CP7F6mQwj96-kVAvu_88ywv792FMDUJHln9DZVRaPe9IqA18656uB_ZgwF_IKSq-ROJb02w7Ul_Y_aADDfJ3Resq4pD6zbnMg54Sby_rdnpmWw16kkaQQJqy3T8SUeI3bMkUlezZao-qYLqAA/w640-h480/IMG_5826.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just some of the music on vinyl offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2SL38U73QFPh8ArY7DxYGZtYjdqIBhEdkmAA7ajy7bxGrUMNZSgBon-f6djlJkmmCqtd7ZdeKm0go990rPDD8LYyxVyckVkH_scBtmp4O3Fk6cer72_kh-p-tQEUqR4WiH2I8_D6AoMXR0JHIxnqszX6Zwj9WSyEqQIab1Bz1nPmATSy5bcpUpFm/s4032/IMG_5829.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2SL38U73QFPh8ArY7DxYGZtYjdqIBhEdkmAA7ajy7bxGrUMNZSgBon-f6djlJkmmCqtd7ZdeKm0go990rPDD8LYyxVyckVkH_scBtmp4O3Fk6cer72_kh-p-tQEUqR4WiH2I8_D6AoMXR0JHIxnqszX6Zwj9WSyEqQIab1Bz1nPmATSy5bcpUpFm/w640-h480/IMG_5829.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This corner is where events are staged.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsopoWW2Zy2-joZitRU7LpZfBNvVzXCpEka-QYCo2gOxgw-Ym0SsRRKfv_UoRDa237L3ko3M25T86c3tl6ulLg1Sm181qwfHdaAmOQ1oLgd7jqtUJkKG_5tYsk-zkhGmOfOsM98MIyNWS1rzB-SOgetgwvT4Nm_Zfj69ntUHre0nscU6EYs4Q-Ys5v/s4032/IMG_5830.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsopoWW2Zy2-joZitRU7LpZfBNvVzXCpEka-QYCo2gOxgw-Ym0SsRRKfv_UoRDa237L3ko3M25T86c3tl6ulLg1Sm181qwfHdaAmOQ1oLgd7jqtUJkKG_5tYsk-zkhGmOfOsM98MIyNWS1rzB-SOgetgwvT4Nm_Zfj69ntUHre0nscU6EYs4Q-Ys5v/w640-h480/IMG_5830.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the store from the stage. Authors, this is your view when you talk about your book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS52231KMYQjmL5REpw1tpg1jvANDAYWyJfEzmoSy6KvSKy9HPR9tU-O18nQ9AvOhgGupl1QOutNjpB4uWY0y91GvSQswuE8jIsrZA4toxBlfJcwDcIN5eaIExKZ2pn0_hvkh6tS6gIqKffiZpwo1xPEGe0QjbtNZnxIHazVbCkqp9J1EsCB8bMheV/s4032/IMG_5831.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS52231KMYQjmL5REpw1tpg1jvANDAYWyJfEzmoSy6KvSKy9HPR9tU-O18nQ9AvOhgGupl1QOutNjpB4uWY0y91GvSQswuE8jIsrZA4toxBlfJcwDcIN5eaIExKZ2pn0_hvkh6tS6gIqKffiZpwo1xPEGe0QjbtNZnxIHazVbCkqp9J1EsCB8bMheV/w640-h480/IMG_5831.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Read the book in a theater seat. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQU-wTzsk2ogFB9NjV3gwpXwuoPGrK24yaz-G9aqzQf8AE5fBtIIa4toUplq8quMKtYD1HfIfV7_DcbN1RaAUnDFt4ArerqrxMs-xo-VEFsgMABXMsIZxuGef5QQ_xfIVH6zo3gLtiPD1xbNezCnCRQ8BT1Yun7qX9HWIQ_-qxve_WzMLJlwFubfk8/s4032/IMG_5833.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQU-wTzsk2ogFB9NjV3gwpXwuoPGrK24yaz-G9aqzQf8AE5fBtIIa4toUplq8quMKtYD1HfIfV7_DcbN1RaAUnDFt4ArerqrxMs-xo-VEFsgMABXMsIZxuGef5QQ_xfIVH6zo3gLtiPD1xbNezCnCRQ8BT1Yun7qX9HWIQ_-qxve_WzMLJlwFubfk8/s320/IMG_5833.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See picture below. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZrNTTEbL9OYBAwDiQxrRttolxooUi565s_uqidGLOaPy_uSLIpfi8EF57cNYpN4aBtNMcp56Bwh7KYvhubZwpVjIwCSHr3Lg-7bIc5k98OWAb3x8mHCYGJGiig_GwBu8KOrmTHyArMBhvuXAXY3DTJ4ED8xh05YvesJxRCYI0CNpUALLFtPro-ax/s4032/IMG_5834.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZrNTTEbL9OYBAwDiQxrRttolxooUi565s_uqidGLOaPy_uSLIpfi8EF57cNYpN4aBtNMcp56Bwh7KYvhubZwpVjIwCSHr3Lg-7bIc5k98OWAb3x8mHCYGJGiig_GwBu8KOrmTHyArMBhvuXAXY3DTJ4ED8xh05YvesJxRCYI0CNpUALLFtPro-ax/w480-h640/IMG_5834.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original works of stoneware pottery. If you don't want one for yourself it would make a great gift. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikyjV3vXGHcHBgOmniYOwxg3fPCfFEZG-5kjgxh08v8MGz7DIiCRziGGFdf6R7DRx7oY-iio_citaDHW75quPdCdvzJ2p29j9b2-jQbgXbAP-eatImk_M4MhT1sItBbxb2X1o121p6O4BeUQii5vYX6oPV6PdJtwfnM4rctQcLc1WZIpDIYzXV0Idz/s4032/IMG_5835.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikyjV3vXGHcHBgOmniYOwxg3fPCfFEZG-5kjgxh08v8MGz7DIiCRziGGFdf6R7DRx7oY-iio_citaDHW75quPdCdvzJ2p29j9b2-jQbgXbAP-eatImk_M4MhT1sItBbxb2X1o121p6O4BeUQii5vYX6oPV6PdJtwfnM4rctQcLc1WZIpDIYzXV0Idz/w300-h400/IMG_5835.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you're a regular at Tsunami this is a must. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBK_sCCDPcTqqS42uc-OyRo25ot24PJcKYoIfK97eZVV5RdEWVUqIg7MjXOfRCccpzo1bocHJLEW8pbfRDc1HXXbDTkHAYktNRV-iKXrZ6FaI-HB_jXpBMFGuBFqdcbZ6nNHaAb8NcXUoQV2FArKkLd_5TgQsX-EYGbwoWLMCQevrtx0xoa_wh4bhz/s4032/IMG_5837.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBK_sCCDPcTqqS42uc-OyRo25ot24PJcKYoIfK97eZVV5RdEWVUqIg7MjXOfRCccpzo1bocHJLEW8pbfRDc1HXXbDTkHAYktNRV-iKXrZ6FaI-HB_jXpBMFGuBFqdcbZ6nNHaAb8NcXUoQV2FArKkLd_5TgQsX-EYGbwoWLMCQevrtx0xoa_wh4bhz/w480-h640/IMG_5837.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Laura in the center and Steve on the right, two of the fine booksellers you'll meet at Tsunami Books. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-15671740500073846002023-09-21T15:31:00.000-04:002023-09-21T15:31:19.765-04:00Grass Roots Books & Music - Corvallis, OR<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOeHPqz0If6RvLAg45celDKZV_Tj2aVwwNHrckQLDKvluzsAeuazhSm6fm9oJLuNCJqZgDM4RvoLsvKVMx-LKW8-IcwMlyGJU0rpa0p-w8citjbyVlWPYLd5oiwbfQaU5dFfuYT5S36PvTzRcDZns-WmA0CfrcGuWupxuNRJZQPqwtmiT4TW1McEO/s4032/IMG_5761.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOeHPqz0If6RvLAg45celDKZV_Tj2aVwwNHrckQLDKvluzsAeuazhSm6fm9oJLuNCJqZgDM4RvoLsvKVMx-LKW8-IcwMlyGJU0rpa0p-w8citjbyVlWPYLd5oiwbfQaU5dFfuYT5S36PvTzRcDZns-WmA0CfrcGuWupxuNRJZQPqwtmiT4TW1McEO/w400-h300/IMG_5761.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grass Roots Books & Music, Coravallis, OR<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>I’ve always said that any town with a major college that doesn’t have an independent bookstore is missing a big piece in their community. When I drove into downtown Corvallis I could tell immediately that I was in a college town, home of Oregon State University. Quirky one-of-a-kind shops, 2nd hand stores, bars, cool coffee shops, cafes, and a very hip bookstore. Husband and wife owners Jack and Sandy must be doing something right because the store has been here since 1971 with a great location in the busy downtown district. I didn’t get to meet them today so bookseller Frank was my welcoming and knowledgeable Grass Roots tour guide.</p><p>This bookstore has two, long adjacent rooms filled with new books and many sidelines. Most of the books are in the left room and most of the sidelines are in the right room with a little bit of overlap. You’ll find the children’s area in the right room in the back. Even though music is in the store name, the advent of streaming slowly changed this part of the business. My guess is the room on the right housed the music. Sidelines included a well-stocked inventory of greeting cards, bookstore candles, journals, 2024 calendars, and assorted smaller items unique to independent bookstores. Their puzzles sell well and were important during the pandemic. And if you can’t make it to the store, you can go to the website and place an order online, an important part of their business. The store’s location also benefits when the farmer’s market happens, right behind the store. </p><p>Grass Roots doesn’t host frequent events but will occasionally host visiting authors that come to the university. I was surprised when Frank told me that the university is not a major part of the customer base. Instead, many of the regulars are older, some who go back decades to the store’s early years. </p><p>Readers, whenever you visit a college town make sure you ALWAYS find the independent bookstore. And if that is Corvallis, OR, Grass Roots Books & Music is that place. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>I Must Be Dreaming</i>, Roz Chast. The <i>New Yorker</i> cartoonist has put out some of my favorite books including this new one. I love her artwork and her humor and this one shows her wide-variety of dreams in cartoon form. Also look for her book, <i>Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant</i>. Both are outstanding. Recommended. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>Paper Lion</i>, George Plimpton. <br /></p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWWnKkCDUy2rvP9AhGhAJ67ybedJY7oX5uwlJWBP8N_OnU7wgh-lU6yoJZ87f7Tr7Ca4vgegwjHG4D7uB1TXyP8O6Hl_lNimm1-BHtM-tivp3rm1RxnE-2hVvGMqD63ImOBRlvxYudDkZV9MI3hwe2EaYu1ITjSYYoF8-IiM5G6YD01Or4qqYynFqK/s4032/IMG_5762.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWWnKkCDUy2rvP9AhGhAJ67ybedJY7oX5uwlJWBP8N_OnU7wgh-lU6yoJZ87f7Tr7Ca4vgegwjHG4D7uB1TXyP8O6Hl_lNimm1-BHtM-tivp3rm1RxnE-2hVvGMqD63ImOBRlvxYudDkZV9MI3hwe2EaYu1ITjSYYoF8-IiM5G6YD01Or4qqYynFqK/w300-h400/IMG_5762.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful sidewalk banner. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlfuzrgzbSiifuR-Lzd-z6aYox7GBdeyECpJrCpg6O1BpE_0h8eEGPH9sL9DldCj0VSuvn2MBl_W2djLYuiaMT8w2_yiRY7vPqIIgso2wu0Kyquo5Cw1Qk6arNk-w8MsMOlL6j8zVBYTJxs2w6lxRi1XUlcrqTSmXc55zlo9xVKUwrTmbo4XQIXrE/s4032/IMG_5763.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlfuzrgzbSiifuR-Lzd-z6aYox7GBdeyECpJrCpg6O1BpE_0h8eEGPH9sL9DldCj0VSuvn2MBl_W2djLYuiaMT8w2_yiRY7vPqIIgso2wu0Kyquo5Cw1Qk6arNk-w8MsMOlL6j8zVBYTJxs2w6lxRi1XUlcrqTSmXc55zlo9xVKUwrTmbo4XQIXrE/w640-h480/IMG_5763.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this part of the sign at the top of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2o65qj8nOshQaixQxD8CZykSxoMs9TLR8CrJ9g_OlIY4X5ZfBT41Z4wuC2wwpmRt1vCXi4PQcoPSRNoxNfbJ1Pw1f177ITW4Wadl2oehBNbtmqKlR9B9BoNY6QxllNGn0XIFZqnDY76SLC_Bm29q2Oj8h_Fs_ozxJ-fUA2c2d8ngJxGwF78_cwuG/s4032/IMG_5764.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2o65qj8nOshQaixQxD8CZykSxoMs9TLR8CrJ9g_OlIY4X5ZfBT41Z4wuC2wwpmRt1vCXi4PQcoPSRNoxNfbJ1Pw1f177ITW4Wadl2oehBNbtmqKlR9B9BoNY6QxllNGn0XIFZqnDY76SLC_Bm29q2Oj8h_Fs_ozxJ-fUA2c2d8ngJxGwF78_cwuG/w640-h480/IMG_5764.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the large display windows. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDf2_aL7Tx-UQEHVhtfOEPL79PCjowV_BpNOznShifEbaqyvRpKD_ptt3x7nCSJ6QUDW6SgCIcHGHM4E2Y1FhvxKheQS30kwltNl4NpnzNkA5l5dyCLxDHuDtNIMQIcN5rxovzF7yHUhcn-D9UzdY9TPsxnC2Yqjt7U0cemkcqWNSyFJLxey2m4kan/s4032/IMG_5765.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDf2_aL7Tx-UQEHVhtfOEPL79PCjowV_BpNOznShifEbaqyvRpKD_ptt3x7nCSJ6QUDW6SgCIcHGHM4E2Y1FhvxKheQS30kwltNl4NpnzNkA5l5dyCLxDHuDtNIMQIcN5rxovzF7yHUhcn-D9UzdY9TPsxnC2Yqjt7U0cemkcqWNSyFJLxey2m4kan/w400-h300/IMG_5765.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">During the summer season, browsing almost always begins before entering any bookstore. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYOp4axe_IAk-E81UATjbb3cP4TOpDL8gPLqyG2VyMJYjhZC2FCow6xoxtVTfbP4-B_WpkoZMpTvgjjF6S-srxf-C_PybHJwTYQ4r0jXy3VFDRmyJ418FcfuAURzYrEEUxxuO0NK0fs2Ra9ky_WlzMbckfI5Reynf4hn2pxaBeCBzzpsxQSwMCoJL/s4032/IMG_5766.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYOp4axe_IAk-E81UATjbb3cP4TOpDL8gPLqyG2VyMJYjhZC2FCow6xoxtVTfbP4-B_WpkoZMpTvgjjF6S-srxf-C_PybHJwTYQ4r0jXy3VFDRmyJ418FcfuAURzYrEEUxxuO0NK0fs2Ra9ky_WlzMbckfI5Reynf4hn2pxaBeCBzzpsxQSwMCoJL/w640-h480/IMG_5766.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxT8bW6BH12UPxpdEkcFB2PhT3hub9_rnAj3N_zFeGdz9vZS6ZwXxOFnp0rfYye_UiL2WL-ByrwrL6Icebn1ZcDZKX-kctWg5UarVKswOokZkHNFW7epvgTT495Xmh4ANMFSSmkPSiCWIzYObAV7nKTLZ1NTKteAR1HQutdbnua56C7CicnJCaoyd/s4032/IMG_5768.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxT8bW6BH12UPxpdEkcFB2PhT3hub9_rnAj3N_zFeGdz9vZS6ZwXxOFnp0rfYye_UiL2WL-ByrwrL6Icebn1ZcDZKX-kctWg5UarVKswOokZkHNFW7epvgTT495Xmh4ANMFSSmkPSiCWIzYObAV7nKTLZ1NTKteAR1HQutdbnua56C7CicnJCaoyd/w640-h480/IMG_5768.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sounds like a great deal to me. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQMnXt4ZwN-FkHPI3FqEMJci3CKNeIFtV2pFCOeNzaNsOr1YlYO9zsBMd-WnXCeMEjvAnGSifHQagdc4BewE4siZYfq1bA27P2I-bCFJnayZFoCzPhjF9eEgWXoLi399nMin8BBMvyUKap-BJleT7csgqTmwGohlECW-wsmtO6fepryoJF96fHPVA/s4032/IMG_5769.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQMnXt4ZwN-FkHPI3FqEMJci3CKNeIFtV2pFCOeNzaNsOr1YlYO9zsBMd-WnXCeMEjvAnGSifHQagdc4BewE4siZYfq1bA27P2I-bCFJnayZFoCzPhjF9eEgWXoLi399nMin8BBMvyUKap-BJleT7csgqTmwGohlECW-wsmtO6fepryoJF96fHPVA/w480-h640/IMG_5769.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking to the left after entering.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9-FSzsnQ6Yaja_hBeoz_srOHL8KvyGIFsWISjJaTIBaPPOHWCvUvDf43MI4dZ95SHfxMZ7CgJgUOrD3C6zP49SXGrIWiAxtSJvKv3pIFs5H4Uo_8DIrCY8MWAJFZQzDv2EpoPnyCZ1OATHw5IstDsm82XyeiIbg1xkP6g6FbIzREn5cjzO9EV0q_/s4032/IMG_5770.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9-FSzsnQ6Yaja_hBeoz_srOHL8KvyGIFsWISjJaTIBaPPOHWCvUvDf43MI4dZ95SHfxMZ7CgJgUOrD3C6zP49SXGrIWiAxtSJvKv3pIFs5H4Uo_8DIrCY8MWAJFZQzDv2EpoPnyCZ1OATHw5IstDsm82XyeiIbg1xkP6g6FbIzREn5cjzO9EV0q_/w300-h400/IMG_5770.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful display with Ann Patchett's new release, <i>Tom Lake.</i> <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72Pzr-th5tLW5mPdeLUobHycsBVIi07YxUCW5xz9lKVS31--RG2a1nmPtXRdkUm5fgFlwWeBpo9SjI7FI4MN8BmTreuPR49htL9wTcQpSPaRsr1QqUR3LPNV0wm4rpmzLsi0pRd4_uifcbPEP182qlIEPB1GQqllOsD5dOa8meZVMyqX3c80HesCe/s4032/IMG_5771.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72Pzr-th5tLW5mPdeLUobHycsBVIi07YxUCW5xz9lKVS31--RG2a1nmPtXRdkUm5fgFlwWeBpo9SjI7FI4MN8BmTreuPR49htL9wTcQpSPaRsr1QqUR3LPNV0wm4rpmzLsi0pRd4_uifcbPEP182qlIEPB1GQqllOsD5dOa8meZVMyqX3c80HesCe/w640-h480/IMG_5771.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuing through toward the back half of the store from the main entrance. This is still the room on the left. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTPG2-RRJNqPzEFWB0v_gtk_DeulGTHxMSPZqKTlF5z-0jP1m4aMrXFR9TKQ54jDyIlA8vRQZdkR7WLkSpd3jGHHAEe2JaNM5nImp3YlnyZnmblHaxecmWcLqd91RON1H5akTmjUmbShkSDxMYHlbopB53mUfj4HmkmOWlywDCdk2YM0IiOf2v8EBv/s4032/IMG_5772.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTPG2-RRJNqPzEFWB0v_gtk_DeulGTHxMSPZqKTlF5z-0jP1m4aMrXFR9TKQ54jDyIlA8vRQZdkR7WLkSpd3jGHHAEe2JaNM5nImp3YlnyZnmblHaxecmWcLqd91RON1H5akTmjUmbShkSDxMYHlbopB53mUfj4HmkmOWlywDCdk2YM0IiOf2v8EBv/w640-h480/IMG_5772.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the room on the right. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIz0BubXUWTY9QnfMvawauFRfsbXBvePlsn9xeX95ZtOqHnjOLadFjbAvPBGvBjxbzeMpdNM2gVHwF8zpzjQh3AA0D7XjHmCLOdGlU4-3QWFtmpG3Pq8cSljLwC-DX4jKAd4vPYw41J9dxwHKJk3QpMRboAecYhudXZyMFAE-iwSi8w-hFrGHbbCy/s4032/IMG_5773.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIz0BubXUWTY9QnfMvawauFRfsbXBvePlsn9xeX95ZtOqHnjOLadFjbAvPBGvBjxbzeMpdNM2gVHwF8zpzjQh3AA0D7XjHmCLOdGlU4-3QWFtmpG3Pq8cSljLwC-DX4jKAd4vPYw41J9dxwHKJk3QpMRboAecYhudXZyMFAE-iwSi8w-hFrGHbbCy/w640-h480/IMG_5773.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the front of the room on the right. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjce9twU8cyhO6HYO1t28NNxpi_gbEfOamX6FQ5llANTeQ1Q93hJG8bhHtcIECkmsSiAjmf34c7Dh_QEcdmNnCZetKQGncaEa7hC2v75Vdi8QVi7Klom5BPz8Ft-4kxq5EuwV_AmzBcCp3dCzZMbRgvrW6weJiqFy01jLHy5w-RJMlxFHWe2PH6JCX9/s4032/IMG_5774.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjce9twU8cyhO6HYO1t28NNxpi_gbEfOamX6FQ5llANTeQ1Q93hJG8bhHtcIECkmsSiAjmf34c7Dh_QEcdmNnCZetKQGncaEa7hC2v75Vdi8QVi7Klom5BPz8Ft-4kxq5EuwV_AmzBcCp3dCzZMbRgvrW6weJiqFy01jLHy5w-RJMlxFHWe2PH6JCX9/w300-h400/IMG_5774.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Puzzles are good sellers here and were an important part of the business during the pandemic for many indies. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8clFgIgnAQUh8-zWhc7egCx1kebLpIQ1yKqu6TJoFRZeaV81Oj6kdWAiF_O4WLZmUm9L2fC-Wix7V1tcsS8_ttq-_DW_STJy4k7XsbTlCIA_EeUGgDB4BCBq-H1pSZq_aHYfjBF2ujWdP88pCZWqo3vsfMDnK24dIbEzR_H5hjCnCI6-E_hYT-vi/s4032/IMG_5775.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8clFgIgnAQUh8-zWhc7egCx1kebLpIQ1yKqu6TJoFRZeaV81Oj6kdWAiF_O4WLZmUm9L2fC-Wix7V1tcsS8_ttq-_DW_STJy4k7XsbTlCIA_EeUGgDB4BCBq-H1pSZq_aHYfjBF2ujWdP88pCZWqo3vsfMDnK24dIbEzR_H5hjCnCI6-E_hYT-vi/w640-h480/IMG_5775.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The room on the right, looking front to back. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLWAvyH5P6EhEeAet3RLuJTuMgvUw2mweZcKIvCKtsAb6lVivfRfqrWMxlgNDRlGBX2uw4SOKh4Jy_XACN9V5gj-qoSH7W1udikth8uz-caEF-yZIwGIU9MjFEgGK4mIzcYoDqcygigsIS7iZZD4HvlRSjRX8rjHMSm82P2YdWB9a3OOG93PY1h-E/s4032/IMG_5776.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLWAvyH5P6EhEeAet3RLuJTuMgvUw2mweZcKIvCKtsAb6lVivfRfqrWMxlgNDRlGBX2uw4SOKh4Jy_XACN9V5gj-qoSH7W1udikth8uz-caEF-yZIwGIU9MjFEgGK4mIzcYoDqcygigsIS7iZZD4HvlRSjRX8rjHMSm82P2YdWB9a3OOG93PY1h-E/s320/IMG_5776.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I find items in bookstores that I never see elsewhere. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9a0cWWbt7zKgjdmZd4Or-N4z0866HV4ZxDIpyHFrnNchYRWm5d_09cNGronrJMgbouE12xvRSrE83nBwkG8u8FvD45Feh53GOC57K8yipBV5838zFJzd84hLLX-nX4JzaGJP2NU0TPljLWeLDWez4IuWMV0vX8qYJBhOgTQekAFIlBvueiFSKjn6I/s4032/IMG_5777.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9a0cWWbt7zKgjdmZd4Or-N4z0866HV4ZxDIpyHFrnNchYRWm5d_09cNGronrJMgbouE12xvRSrE83nBwkG8u8FvD45Feh53GOC57K8yipBV5838zFJzd84hLLX-nX4JzaGJP2NU0TPljLWeLDWez4IuWMV0vX8qYJBhOgTQekAFIlBvueiFSKjn6I/w640-h480/IMG_5777.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find this display for some bargains. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhADuEGmBtYs-XXB-N-bSL9zKPbuoc1d3VXNbnTWJoSAJacUh08yjjRTKYFX0XC_Qppa5Lv1Y2Wce7H3p4lH-rfROweIiC2OMI3RLvXW5ed_pBFBWI_laaoz9VwmvhWvYFHXdCyfGe5WnnbLg_kTH2Zj1L5kMSJTHcGIHYO__Com0tu8I4YBv-kpr/s4032/IMG_5778.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhADuEGmBtYs-XXB-N-bSL9zKPbuoc1d3VXNbnTWJoSAJacUh08yjjRTKYFX0XC_Qppa5Lv1Y2Wce7H3p4lH-rfROweIiC2OMI3RLvXW5ed_pBFBWI_laaoz9VwmvhWvYFHXdCyfGe5WnnbLg_kTH2Zj1L5kMSJTHcGIHYO__Com0tu8I4YBv-kpr/w400-h300/IMG_5778.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the greeting cards available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTS8yCy2IuXlYj7RD8dxzCQ_75b-njriLRK08OG6CsuOWEJUFOpWzKWSDhhnPT2YBlcteXYHoVm-ulCrKDZ5wo5Dqh8BCUZil8ndsGOlO80V62Dyxoupnvk0vlECIZYmKUJnYDFHzzBqE9eJS8djhcA6GnvQ9jntRWaxnwRP_6WYy8j7IvuKE9Q8I/s4032/IMG_5779.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTS8yCy2IuXlYj7RD8dxzCQ_75b-njriLRK08OG6CsuOWEJUFOpWzKWSDhhnPT2YBlcteXYHoVm-ulCrKDZ5wo5Dqh8BCUZil8ndsGOlO80V62Dyxoupnvk0vlECIZYmKUJnYDFHzzBqE9eJS8djhcA6GnvQ9jntRWaxnwRP_6WYy8j7IvuKE9Q8I/w640-h480/IMG_5779.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the children's area, in the right room. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXPyQySGsfR3FuGWYcQXL3zWpl_6an3mwfOWJ2ntbDpLiXWp4kvjvL8F5T04WuFNIw0OnZwx1fNeFuytW6OqXFoQWot6lLZ-eEt4P-vSlkS0qHjuSdN2Mmd6OJNMjGgOAhoyO7yB0N64Qa7AHVHNVLaQ13wdQu6aqQmVN4U8zEuw07D6d1UDIUJ_D/s4032/IMG_5781.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXPyQySGsfR3FuGWYcQXL3zWpl_6an3mwfOWJ2ntbDpLiXWp4kvjvL8F5T04WuFNIw0OnZwx1fNeFuytW6OqXFoQWot6lLZ-eEt4P-vSlkS0qHjuSdN2Mmd6OJNMjGgOAhoyO7yB0N64Qa7AHVHNVLaQ13wdQu6aqQmVN4U8zEuw07D6d1UDIUJ_D/w300-h400/IMG_5781.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The only thing missing in this picture is you with your book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXu_b_6PnhTQO2QAjFR3x3KTfxQkyzI43hgS5DEQFJJQoPNhzgbYiZhxSJ1PTiwUgjQxIpx0fvxNl9XiEilD950L-jcyoz_galxN-ztk66BQ0A6NQboYISnGtbJAOn6RHfoRvkLmszOEm_4fe9Ai9S12R3YwoABkU5KnX0OtriJ0epnVhARYzyl95/s4032/IMG_5782.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXu_b_6PnhTQO2QAjFR3x3KTfxQkyzI43hgS5DEQFJJQoPNhzgbYiZhxSJ1PTiwUgjQxIpx0fvxNl9XiEilD950L-jcyoz_galxN-ztk66BQ0A6NQboYISnGtbJAOn6RHfoRvkLmszOEm_4fe9Ai9S12R3YwoABkU5KnX0OtriJ0epnVhARYzyl95/s320/IMG_5782.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A helpful direction. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8jHR3D4U0LpWfMjHott8FKMlCOOj_9J08g1WDLUZOFdXduyMop_mHQh6dwegUPgpHew0xzwPHsdP09hzzTioX5Q_-5SOjZdqtGkSaoVlaDsjc7x3ARh9t7_jkOWOB6ylKOKfK7snE2eLGEzXZe2AovWx17TCPJzTvdqKPLoCZ-FslTEsuJvGftD3/s4032/IMG_5783.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8jHR3D4U0LpWfMjHott8FKMlCOOj_9J08g1WDLUZOFdXduyMop_mHQh6dwegUPgpHew0xzwPHsdP09hzzTioX5Q_-5SOjZdqtGkSaoVlaDsjc7x3ARh9t7_jkOWOB6ylKOKfK7snE2eLGEzXZe2AovWx17TCPJzTvdqKPLoCZ-FslTEsuJvGftD3/w480-h640/IMG_5783.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display of bestsellers in the Pacific Northwest. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGim6tLyMA-KozOR6UaVaNbUB-zDU3BvM5Uy23jjMOg4uckismPecj9ITk1s40MqUtzVxv0l6kgTx1eJ4tk_JuQrKA7sT-7K-xtalrrsudLIXGOF_yKaBh25LMVlKP811cRkpOPlP3hvLpR8g3SMjhSxq7hI0xrdMFlEQ3QMgxQX09xYRc65MDsC_/s4032/IMG_5784.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGim6tLyMA-KozOR6UaVaNbUB-zDU3BvM5Uy23jjMOg4uckismPecj9ITk1s40MqUtzVxv0l6kgTx1eJ4tk_JuQrKA7sT-7K-xtalrrsudLIXGOF_yKaBh25LMVlKP811cRkpOPlP3hvLpR8g3SMjhSxq7hI0xrdMFlEQ3QMgxQX09xYRc65MDsC_/w480-h640/IMG_5784.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Selected recommendations from npr. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOogado6SDPbKRhVDXQMxwhvIpaE9e0IprFWuAutG7dn9_z1gfdx77CFA0634I7j8A53KoFc8DBfEOEuxtVLY4Z04ptE-E19WG29DBViInp1x7vtDb4gvogX4jfn6tJzDwW0gyue8_HKyQe0858Bb6zd3qjDLNf-auvt2cUXY-4tNkpra2tTXKCFL/s4032/IMG_5785.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOogado6SDPbKRhVDXQMxwhvIpaE9e0IprFWuAutG7dn9_z1gfdx77CFA0634I7j8A53KoFc8DBfEOEuxtVLY4Z04ptE-E19WG29DBViInp1x7vtDb4gvogX4jfn6tJzDwW0gyue8_HKyQe0858Bb6zd3qjDLNf-auvt2cUXY-4tNkpra2tTXKCFL/w400-h300/IMG_5785.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Popular bookstore-themed candles available here. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoaCZoVoC6vVQLLNLj-7oiqeWyTswddMvOMmvJ9_hjw1ELO-7oBHGKQQu4B-fxsiIAtNiSbiSNLuorNKSa3axQEhQvj-9e1SSDz683lEII3qbW6NOenqgyqDZyqF-Yb0xCE8LSuGYDV0EJPTVtrATeljX1OsGCSg0Gr-QVO6EITx7WYvzFq3mhECt/s4032/IMG_5786.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoaCZoVoC6vVQLLNLj-7oiqeWyTswddMvOMmvJ9_hjw1ELO-7oBHGKQQu4B-fxsiIAtNiSbiSNLuorNKSa3axQEhQvj-9e1SSDz683lEII3qbW6NOenqgyqDZyqF-Yb0xCE8LSuGYDV0EJPTVtrATeljX1OsGCSg0Gr-QVO6EITx7WYvzFq3mhECt/w400-h300/IMG_5786.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uh oh. Telltale clue that I might be in a college town. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgC2xnMM7XeLCaA-c8Da7X4N_CNp3P0EqCwhYyKdsAEi4BnkGlaT9ywum5c56nisgfG0djGxpt4QGHO_YOZRB9vYpby89tUOt4AxXnU7QGoNvy-WcqcnJvXVXoL_aNWrchY6mMSSnG7nHLfyoiEiPhijZtnkD6PViIT1wUqLvWrswBxMuRysK68j-/s4032/IMG_5788.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgC2xnMM7XeLCaA-c8Da7X4N_CNp3P0EqCwhYyKdsAEi4BnkGlaT9ywum5c56nisgfG0djGxpt4QGHO_YOZRB9vYpby89tUOt4AxXnU7QGoNvy-WcqcnJvXVXoL_aNWrchY6mMSSnG7nHLfyoiEiPhijZtnkD6PViIT1wUqLvWrswBxMuRysK68j-/w640-h480/IMG_5788.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An assortment of magazines offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVf-s-VnIHYEOIdLz6eIpOVvJSbbG1SUtrlFOp_UNNpXP9p04B4nNNvWyEOr-KiNkOkyxrcVURb0UxwAnPuNpNNDEf9sk1w8RjVgv87-QS_92U2auPjOVvYyuno72c_-jn3-0NZUhL3LAslAA1ltoMKwCNV27HY7UMoSwYPGu0ephQq0P2rwQzSg0/s4032/IMG_5789.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVf-s-VnIHYEOIdLz6eIpOVvJSbbG1SUtrlFOp_UNNpXP9p04B4nNNvWyEOr-KiNkOkyxrcVURb0UxwAnPuNpNNDEf9sk1w8RjVgv87-QS_92U2auPjOVvYyuno72c_-jn3-0NZUhL3LAslAA1ltoMKwCNV27HY7UMoSwYPGu0ephQq0P2rwQzSg0/w640-h480/IMG_5789.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the store looking from the back toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQFQI9kWuy5g5E50tIn0bZr_plXQLcfHwl4mwH3YdLq1WuGI-yakBjX7ynMBZ-lB--XSML0vJIW5jkKFzKFtLDn4C0TpK47hp0TQdpbU_cqGytsCxiqa51YUERA4Ehb07pj8jIR4J_RcYOJS2SoXMGytrd1v-s2lqRR3KpdLvc2d9Qvfj3txAhq2u/s4032/IMG_5790.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQFQI9kWuy5g5E50tIn0bZr_plXQLcfHwl4mwH3YdLq1WuGI-yakBjX7ynMBZ-lB--XSML0vJIW5jkKFzKFtLDn4C0TpK47hp0TQdpbU_cqGytsCxiqa51YUERA4Ehb07pj8jIR4J_RcYOJS2SoXMGytrd1v-s2lqRR3KpdLvc2d9Qvfj3txAhq2u/w480-h640/IMG_5790.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A nice view of the front area and Frank waiting to process your purchase. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZ3M5tjnjNrCpoT-rJff_J0VFqw6lEjM7aBJTO18_zaqz5S96xYX6yOArL546fFWemAJNSRTjaL46yqGiNUaObE_drn_8zsziT4fwaZkHmkFYqb3bs7LHHhHajLcw_szmk3_enLonhQbUFhgMOIXILSWDbzWoMWcrcTUIhZ7KBw99c-rkKp3Mgo_D/s3088/IMG_5792.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZ3M5tjnjNrCpoT-rJff_J0VFqw6lEjM7aBJTO18_zaqz5S96xYX6yOArL546fFWemAJNSRTjaL46yqGiNUaObE_drn_8zsziT4fwaZkHmkFYqb3bs7LHHhHajLcw_szmk3_enLonhQbUFhgMOIXILSWDbzWoMWcrcTUIhZ7KBw99c-rkKp3Mgo_D/w480-h640/IMG_5792.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Frank on the left, one of the fine booksellers at Grass Roots Books & Music. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-66184044979749661432023-09-17T16:38:00.001-04:002023-09-18T09:39:17.134-04:00Escape Fiction - Salem, OR<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-osGMadOngyM4qCry9SgtVDSXtovv28FgUtBZk6zJihnXY6Eacy4YNFHIugdQ1VrH_w_5oUcVxy_3ICIPVus0FHsuMNgDmyBFdTj5G6C__5FfsCaX2IKhZ8gVszeAXZo-gIQ69mKsrL_pMRb7DKAgJpbkOJ7o64AEN9sDregtNuZEHEBFVwHxtK92/s4032/IMG_5730.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-osGMadOngyM4qCry9SgtVDSXtovv28FgUtBZk6zJihnXY6Eacy4YNFHIugdQ1VrH_w_5oUcVxy_3ICIPVus0FHsuMNgDmyBFdTj5G6C__5FfsCaX2IKhZ8gVszeAXZo-gIQ69mKsrL_pMRb7DKAgJpbkOJ7o64AEN9sDregtNuZEHEBFVwHxtK92/w400-h300/IMG_5730.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Escape Fiction, Salem, OR<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>I don’t think I need to give you any instructions for a visit to Escape Fiction. It will be very clear when you enter and you’ll instinctively know what to do. You wander! I’ve seen corn mazes easier to solve than the maze of shelves and rooms in this bookstore. These are the kind of bookstores that you will delight in losing yourself and discovering the treasures in a remote nook or room. The work that went into this store is amazing and every bit of it was built and organized by owner and Marine vet Scott C. The store is 29 years old and when I asked Scott what his secret is he said hard work. He told me that bookstores are successful due to hard work and/or a location with a large population. Scott puts in 65 hours/day, open 7 days /week, which is an easy schedule now compared to when he started. Impressive indeed.</p><p>There’s no frills at this indie. They offer new and used books with most of the new ones in the front of the store. Unlike other bookstores, he places daily orders for new books. And all of his books are discounted, even the new ones. You’ll also find some books cheaper than what you find online. There are no sidelines except for some 3-D bookmarks and there are no online sales. Admittedly, Scott said he’s just weird and does things differently here. He’s particular about the books he takes and offers store credit in return for the ones he accepts. There was even a customer who moved away from Salem and returned 24 years later asking if he had any store credit. He did and it was honored. Scott will always have the records for this. Unlike milk, his store credit won’t spoil!</p><p>I don’t know if I’ve met a more interesting owner to visit with than Scott. More than once I told him he needs to conduct seminars but he told me he does that everyday in the store. Wow, what a wealth of knowledge. Everything from education to covid, to brokering produce up and down the west coast, to literacy before radio and TV, and so much more. It was all very interesting but I needed more time in the bookstore to absorb it all.</p><p>Next time you're in Salem check this place out. You’ll love the store, the experience, and the knowledgeable and friendly owner. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>Shuggie Bain,</i> Douglas Stuart. Shuggie Bain was born to a philandering father and an alcoholic mother in Scotland. As Shuggie becomes older, he grows more protective of his mother while he endures bullying at school. He was different but he wasn't sure why. This is a work of fiction with parts taken from the author's own life of growing up with a mother who suffered from addiction. Some of the Scottish slang and usage was challenging at times. Readable but bleak. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>I Must Be Dreaming</i>, Roz Chast. </p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>Slaves In The Family</i>, Edward Ball. <i>Unlikely Friendships,</i> Jennifer S. Holland. </p><p> </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymCw75rKtnB9pKuvR0CKrXJYo3C_4Pw9oU8AkUSWpcAGeNg_hgXeH33t3ynmd_z4oCZIJsgDSUN4vYxEMVlJShxdeIvXpmo2qteW7tciqAxopHny1WyfCH27h_xnY7SicUCxeoZoKiN4JcoHxm8RhdYnmnd7ELePpfXyhvFAz-vaIU-BaK55Sr4uY/s4032/IMG_5728.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymCw75rKtnB9pKuvR0CKrXJYo3C_4Pw9oU8AkUSWpcAGeNg_hgXeH33t3ynmd_z4oCZIJsgDSUN4vYxEMVlJShxdeIvXpmo2qteW7tciqAxopHny1WyfCH27h_xnY7SicUCxeoZoKiN4JcoHxm8RhdYnmnd7ELePpfXyhvFAz-vaIU-BaK55Sr4uY/s320/IMG_5728.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This store has a great parking area with free and easy parking, something I'm ALWAYS grateful to find on my journey. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbaTFMIbl-cFvT1yFaUorYNxrkemz1ITCpFL-JC9Jvks5h7rR1q3166fF7eAG-amyo9J_rurru_8N_LhnJDpXkleoPDmKsf5woReWWlNoJE8uMXb2-zVvstcUpE89eeDvS5D994ZntKavemfzIxmk8k7BV26qLo18HzKgIVwVGgsIfrX4C0fL1b86W/s4032/IMG_5729.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbaTFMIbl-cFvT1yFaUorYNxrkemz1ITCpFL-JC9Jvks5h7rR1q3166fF7eAG-amyo9J_rurru_8N_LhnJDpXkleoPDmKsf5woReWWlNoJE8uMXb2-zVvstcUpE89eeDvS5D994ZntKavemfzIxmk8k7BV26qLo18HzKgIVwVGgsIfrX4C0fL1b86W/w640-h480/IMG_5729.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Within these walls a maze of exploration awaits. Don't enter through the door pictured. Follow the arrow on the side of the building for the entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCX9S4oXx0OK5XwZFBaOdwn1VhP-UyRKtPsn_88cLyt0TarS_Eggw_oP0RcQYxYF7oCsBaC4bCrEmy0Pj4SoxwnelE__XfcWhVyP0wvuFmxp_4ChoAMfryCHK5oqTMuN9std_GymD89NWSxEk_2kOQorbFTlJ9hHxoofv3y5O_hxNLsLii4Aw2ZTKG/s4032/IMG_5731.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCX9S4oXx0OK5XwZFBaOdwn1VhP-UyRKtPsn_88cLyt0TarS_Eggw_oP0RcQYxYF7oCsBaC4bCrEmy0Pj4SoxwnelE__XfcWhVyP0wvuFmxp_4ChoAMfryCHK5oqTMuN9std_GymD89NWSxEk_2kOQorbFTlJ9hHxoofv3y5O_hxNLsLii4Aw2ZTKG/w480-h640/IMG_5731.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the true entrance which feels like a side door. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNbDYwodXySPCf6knU3GMRLW0hsiZfd4jlaOuS3ix2BwQem19nRiOuJJNfyZnPjnslYjFL_-x3p9OTE9p-RNWVnuc1bMhuluUM8ZXHDlyxnE5lNiFv6lkcwaNx6WKoYeBJ-U57jXPha4PTtHkJEY-Aq4Q4Bt7QIq6M_e5FeHK787236XWJcklvJ5D/s4032/IMG_5732.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNbDYwodXySPCf6knU3GMRLW0hsiZfd4jlaOuS3ix2BwQem19nRiOuJJNfyZnPjnslYjFL_-x3p9OTE9p-RNWVnuc1bMhuluUM8ZXHDlyxnE5lNiFv6lkcwaNx6WKoYeBJ-U57jXPha4PTtHkJEY-Aq4Q4Bt7QIq6M_e5FeHK787236XWJcklvJ5D/w480-h640/IMG_5732.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking to the right after entering. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEgbWg57todIDTjz0A7zpttTEY8ZBoOpjwaOtAiiZ7XtFMrEqfrFtrpjPhwYEDjGkPzb7-uqeWlN9w1msQoKE8eblgIJJMo4MCP5jUn3fmltuOo3TZoGh6ZBJak2kXxp6tx8eYRKcLRz9DearTQncRE1PKEcgnRQ0jBVWfMOX00I4KpMt1I24jnwyC/s4032/IMG_5733.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEgbWg57todIDTjz0A7zpttTEY8ZBoOpjwaOtAiiZ7XtFMrEqfrFtrpjPhwYEDjGkPzb7-uqeWlN9w1msQoKE8eblgIJJMo4MCP5jUn3fmltuOo3TZoGh6ZBJak2kXxp6tx8eYRKcLRz9DearTQncRE1PKEcgnRQ0jBVWfMOX00I4KpMt1I24jnwyC/w480-h640/IMG_5733.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking straight ahead from the entrance. Follow this view for your journey through the maze. The checkout counter is pictured on the left. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQtzejSZSGOI5P583mH01HFah13KMlR2ly4y9pno8T8E1rjbAoOOP7vs2g9wABP3EkVLGSrFYMVGJJ0cEV0Hn7OagIqoH7w13Yw_paDrqAxn3XJ_zJX_khkLZsUQ1ISrT3SNHHAFz-_vC6wZQDoCdKGVZe3nLOFs0dvmqiIEzhMMYp1PNZDMPrNjP/s4032/IMG_5734.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQtzejSZSGOI5P583mH01HFah13KMlR2ly4y9pno8T8E1rjbAoOOP7vs2g9wABP3EkVLGSrFYMVGJJ0cEV0Hn7OagIqoH7w13Yw_paDrqAxn3XJ_zJX_khkLZsUQ1ISrT3SNHHAFz-_vC6wZQDoCdKGVZe3nLOFs0dvmqiIEzhMMYp1PNZDMPrNjP/w640-h480/IMG_5734.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractive display of books at the checkout counter. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8tPOECQGvB8RcagzK6TObQ3xWTdV_uTNfBk8U5vI_EAdP_5ykweAH-eojQ77L9ftknLaU6YZNXwMLmSq6mqnjMBlREE88EBDpxiYz1CQ0Frvmaab6EforM8Jd_4esgvofnlVAwYIpypiDGUms06OrGhU2Q0buyMMzPblORXSoS1J50Kc5Rxcu_x1d/s4032/IMG_5735.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8tPOECQGvB8RcagzK6TObQ3xWTdV_uTNfBk8U5vI_EAdP_5ykweAH-eojQ77L9ftknLaU6YZNXwMLmSq6mqnjMBlREE88EBDpxiYz1CQ0Frvmaab6EforM8Jd_4esgvofnlVAwYIpypiDGUms06OrGhU2Q0buyMMzPblORXSoS1J50Kc5Rxcu_x1d/w480-h640/IMG_5735.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This picture is representative of the many bookshelf aisles. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEww1BMJpXV5FNsQ57D--VcRxIFtMRijG0HlFkFiNel3_12JfWcpnJ8Ss2Kh3BsarlMSYECFERij3K5i2xvzoYZc32PVmmlmk7vfVmvQhj04JaGdrhl1nNkzRMgvKIiwvf0AZL7j4lQtc8mlGczeX4UDN1KlKZg6-gnH85syL0YsRMH4r09HF2S2AA/s4032/IMG_5737.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEww1BMJpXV5FNsQ57D--VcRxIFtMRijG0HlFkFiNel3_12JfWcpnJ8Ss2Kh3BsarlMSYECFERij3K5i2xvzoYZc32PVmmlmk7vfVmvQhj04JaGdrhl1nNkzRMgvKIiwvf0AZL7j4lQtc8mlGczeX4UDN1KlKZg6-gnH85syL0YsRMH4r09HF2S2AA/w480-h640/IMG_5737.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the room to the right of the entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfTnmQsE_VY2ax_vxjjisdtoOrueXBQ7-clznPGnhwSWrGkoZs4zdSVdoqRLYzGHcwccwjjbv6m_M5LviHwwkF73pxsoPXDPJhmJm_edOwDod876sFfczFuIn-YZk0bgGni08DQbpPBD5UN5LfMNtjBHL8dX6O71giQo7e0AdfWwMX9LiypyJEuyk/s4032/IMG_5738.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfTnmQsE_VY2ax_vxjjisdtoOrueXBQ7-clznPGnhwSWrGkoZs4zdSVdoqRLYzGHcwccwjjbv6m_M5LviHwwkF73pxsoPXDPJhmJm_edOwDod876sFfczFuIn-YZk0bgGni08DQbpPBD5UN5LfMNtjBHL8dX6O71giQo7e0AdfWwMX9LiypyJEuyk/w300-h400/IMG_5738.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Begin your exploration. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxmz5c-SnnUFttQuq5kleCvz7BNZv0zGw4p-2_jYGo_WWe3lHoA3-SqEpEJBE8O-0PrDjgPh2b3tuciVYZSoj4Ad79vpfxZ4p2YyafWPA0Kw4JVg8kb0FOEWsEL6u_GF__LCx5KuZG5Orhhu_KOS6CqPwwGLwX4YW_5esOFiH9sMfSSW7RPAz87T5/s4032/IMG_5740.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxmz5c-SnnUFttQuq5kleCvz7BNZv0zGw4p-2_jYGo_WWe3lHoA3-SqEpEJBE8O-0PrDjgPh2b3tuciVYZSoj4Ad79vpfxZ4p2YyafWPA0Kw4JVg8kb0FOEWsEL6u_GF__LCx5KuZG5Orhhu_KOS6CqPwwGLwX4YW_5esOFiH9sMfSSW7RPAz87T5/w480-h640/IMG_5740.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't worry, you won't get lost. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEyQKGERqMrjmLVKKsLE9Kav-xjsoHxXrjtD8Yrx6v7tmfDE5yD4hylJFSxw1qABN2oLQa-RdGgQtltZMuWhoYSdF0sIjI2Y3FssF8hw1m7rrwPVzvdgXS2jXGdAQMdQj3Xr4yG2q38NDt1XzKxdZN-2F0TNqBpfsN1woJ71W-jB747QlIQS20ism9/s4032/IMG_5741.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEyQKGERqMrjmLVKKsLE9Kav-xjsoHxXrjtD8Yrx6v7tmfDE5yD4hylJFSxw1qABN2oLQa-RdGgQtltZMuWhoYSdF0sIjI2Y3FssF8hw1m7rrwPVzvdgXS2jXGdAQMdQj3Xr4yG2q38NDt1XzKxdZN-2F0TNqBpfsN1woJ71W-jB747QlIQS20ism9/w640-h480/IMG_5741.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meander through the store and discover this clever display. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEvUVB0eYcpTp72D0ek_3sdvYeMN0yqOwAQSt004SNdIBCgFQ6nM2a5GmuiEATxjKveV_8B77S7lO3RXT7x8kq5HqEhr4T3Oh4vnfgn1RfG4qJFUKYAFFtk62PJKs0BI8AYZ5oAW8vKZOck-1ChqtfXe6ZY-3j2KXxrgIm8TIUWaO4GfR41Z-L0F5/s4032/IMG_5742.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEvUVB0eYcpTp72D0ek_3sdvYeMN0yqOwAQSt004SNdIBCgFQ6nM2a5GmuiEATxjKveV_8B77S7lO3RXT7x8kq5HqEhr4T3Oh4vnfgn1RfG4qJFUKYAFFtk62PJKs0BI8AYZ5oAW8vKZOck-1ChqtfXe6ZY-3j2KXxrgIm8TIUWaO4GfR41Z-L0F5/w480-h640/IMG_5742.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The impressive thing about these many aisles is that Scott constructed this entire interior, including all the shelving, by himself. Great job, Scott! <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImpL_w1WrnGMYJNnHM_tiZ9Mf7G7zr99ZdsjuxAiBcyuwrVeDeU3uCY_oUeq1wBa8XNBbyjidyT22WzcMisEb1tVNS7XzsWlZTU1oG0Wtkn8ocyNdAtfQGLB2YfTk7zLp1aFlgLsmzyQ2q3jVFrZG02-NxpC6cox5AdLMPQRvhDJTG98L1ClrzVyc/s4032/IMG_5743.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImpL_w1WrnGMYJNnHM_tiZ9Mf7G7zr99ZdsjuxAiBcyuwrVeDeU3uCY_oUeq1wBa8XNBbyjidyT22WzcMisEb1tVNS7XzsWlZTU1oG0Wtkn8ocyNdAtfQGLB2YfTk7zLp1aFlgLsmzyQ2q3jVFrZG02-NxpC6cox5AdLMPQRvhDJTG98L1ClrzVyc/w300-h400/IMG_5743.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Your journey is just beginning. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrG_05DhT1HcQZb4ffeZIYcaocY-eFPL2H-qUFUiyA_CGhRJiEv9JNQl-vcjSnvbxid3moPeN4uOtKAMuSIAcj4hYCtTnKohIniw8rg4PIcjlwyHFyLzEICBMUaDRbj8Vuzujpi6XUcDfMAc3SmfB_x7cwKG19gJ8AfzOo7iOdT5gH0D98H0Hjh0ng/s4032/IMG_5744.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrG_05DhT1HcQZb4ffeZIYcaocY-eFPL2H-qUFUiyA_CGhRJiEv9JNQl-vcjSnvbxid3moPeN4uOtKAMuSIAcj4hYCtTnKohIniw8rg4PIcjlwyHFyLzEICBMUaDRbj8Vuzujpi6XUcDfMAc3SmfB_x7cwKG19gJ8AfzOo7iOdT5gH0D98H0Hjh0ng/w480-h640/IMG_5744.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For me, I might call this the point of no return!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqCjKnvV8RxqrFGjNJjkw0peI3vTyh2jMEc-DRVOxD9KBTI90OkkIMW087fRIZwrSWT4GrKaPGx43xalwti6DGl4jVFzqiNCiMwe6wezF90LFOBU4QxNE1okvq8xle9s4Lm1Frw7RABx57yhVN8KrgQXVPxxXcfUAqwqaYSUdwZKe-u7kc2DhteFj/s4032/IMG_5745.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqCjKnvV8RxqrFGjNJjkw0peI3vTyh2jMEc-DRVOxD9KBTI90OkkIMW087fRIZwrSWT4GrKaPGx43xalwti6DGl4jVFzqiNCiMwe6wezF90LFOBU4QxNE1okvq8xle9s4Lm1Frw7RABx57yhVN8KrgQXVPxxXcfUAqwqaYSUdwZKe-u7kc2DhteFj/w480-h640/IMG_5745.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thrillers have their own room. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNwUvE_F8gs2wiqF4udnpLKKkcLk38fNlUAC-LThtQbjqFjXT6ZOLFYNNLgyLQ3sug2BqVE-T6bUfgoNrEuOkK6-pLQ6RPAdh924vO3hCwyQRCztA6PATJ3G06yg0TYGoL0xDd0eg1_eHhoBlar41VUXzS5IIo6bBeU8qB_bJfcHzH6Lf-id02-YD/s4032/IMG_5746.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNwUvE_F8gs2wiqF4udnpLKKkcLk38fNlUAC-LThtQbjqFjXT6ZOLFYNNLgyLQ3sug2BqVE-T6bUfgoNrEuOkK6-pLQ6RPAdh924vO3hCwyQRCztA6PATJ3G06yg0TYGoL0xDd0eg1_eHhoBlar41VUXzS5IIo6bBeU8qB_bJfcHzH6Lf-id02-YD/w480-h640/IMG_5746.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An overview of the Thrillers room. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsr2CU9O4VRLV75PS1JOeWENakWAf6uSKTFsj16x4hK2ltxAIi2FSNUoLhiq3pDtOQM-pnVLC7iBtIcSyq3IHlo6hCQ_0Mb_YYQlTBa10M7JsbyrXd2GmXYG5XKMNqY5mm65uqSATZBCUI250WVvT3nMlMUf6gQ2leW64pNfIQW-At7RS0QhLuKIP/s4032/IMG_5748.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsr2CU9O4VRLV75PS1JOeWENakWAf6uSKTFsj16x4hK2ltxAIi2FSNUoLhiq3pDtOQM-pnVLC7iBtIcSyq3IHlo6hCQ_0Mb_YYQlTBa10M7JsbyrXd2GmXYG5XKMNqY5mm65uqSATZBCUI250WVvT3nMlMUf6gQ2leW64pNfIQW-At7RS0QhLuKIP/w480-h640/IMG_5748.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A room of novels with a very inviting display. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmfbYT1E6YunmGv5kuGWp8on1DrrHZeCX3qGXX-FcMb4nJy8u-oQLDqt-1MCHR_5iyM2erM1KGwP20GigZL5i8tw6P_DtxoMZ4aEFZmy_BoXTxfeoW_z24YMFeqmqs5mr8yWIObHVOLiP9EhKvyvoHfLhE6OFb-8Zr7Go75Cx1sbAW5Gd3HejVAqB/s4032/IMG_5749.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmfbYT1E6YunmGv5kuGWp8on1DrrHZeCX3qGXX-FcMb4nJy8u-oQLDqt-1MCHR_5iyM2erM1KGwP20GigZL5i8tw6P_DtxoMZ4aEFZmy_BoXTxfeoW_z24YMFeqmqs5mr8yWIObHVOLiP9EhKvyvoHfLhE6OFb-8Zr7Go75Cx1sbAW5Gd3HejVAqB/w480-h640/IMG_5749.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keep going. If you haven't started dropping bread crumbs by this point, forget it. Good luck finding your way out. At least you'll have something to read! <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvguzjAKFlerBVTS4DuGKZj16_GX8swelW0W4pajwxLhkSr4X4rX30lIKDh0SD9OLgP6UNYoxnOn3rJ7GL1RYE6uPo8uXV4sj14Tcxk5JdeBwLTLfzH8D3r0pyzWfDGAVXdL4TjftxKLXe7aK0uM0YR0Fo0Wsfl4Vn8rCl0BkzdNF1UlfDwZCQaCew/s4032/IMG_5750.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvguzjAKFlerBVTS4DuGKZj16_GX8swelW0W4pajwxLhkSr4X4rX30lIKDh0SD9OLgP6UNYoxnOn3rJ7GL1RYE6uPo8uXV4sj14Tcxk5JdeBwLTLfzH8D3r0pyzWfDGAVXdL4TjftxKLXe7aK0uM0YR0Fo0Wsfl4Vn8rCl0BkzdNF1UlfDwZCQaCew/s320/IMG_5750.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even Miss Piggy has a guide to life (probably something about eating and liking the color green, ribbit). <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MlVTvZTIvpkwIFSjGC_fdXyecVZoGP1ns3azaem55C0q-cbQH4zDU9igwLsZWJNffK6tPDS90CWfrt0o_i8MzHOBXbXmWRAUBKuDy98N_iKJDUtjD4a9jd_hGH74rnyaFlWhexI93NgC9DiIw5BrGV4xwdaOZnIChAHIYpeuH4FlQt9W577RRnyb/s4032/IMG_5751.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MlVTvZTIvpkwIFSjGC_fdXyecVZoGP1ns3azaem55C0q-cbQH4zDU9igwLsZWJNffK6tPDS90CWfrt0o_i8MzHOBXbXmWRAUBKuDy98N_iKJDUtjD4a9jd_hGH74rnyaFlWhexI93NgC9DiIw5BrGV4xwdaOZnIChAHIYpeuH4FlQt9W577RRnyb/w300-h400/IMG_5751.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the audio books available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyk3o7rTR0ALVWGJFrwwn-oV6KXs-dz_Fj1TILp1KUK18RzvaPldkc-Zj2fKMo5r5Bbw85AAWFVKeST22hmNDqSSDwX7B0KeHws7khpzm1CiijyiHWNrvJvx2HGphisAekMnXgoFwygCyFBp5sWgMsKE7fmAfdMJiwCwLlORV0cBaOkriHh_wgF9D/s4032/IMG_5752.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyk3o7rTR0ALVWGJFrwwn-oV6KXs-dz_Fj1TILp1KUK18RzvaPldkc-Zj2fKMo5r5Bbw85AAWFVKeST22hmNDqSSDwX7B0KeHws7khpzm1CiijyiHWNrvJvx2HGphisAekMnXgoFwygCyFBp5sWgMsKE7fmAfdMJiwCwLlORV0cBaOkriHh_wgF9D/w640-h480/IMG_5752.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find these shelves for foreign language guides. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTaCsXtsJBF6dEqpaLc8h9P_lhYNBZIZbyybbL2epvAmCU-qWwe1dTFsrXhI2fHJp0Iu00LHJol05-F1V0mjIbf-bXcsmDeGJJEsXpOOm5TbUt5I5iJJTCKQ_uaMBLGq4RUqEtxWZtsGJnIL1dETHB7KNYSKlkYdyjBx9iOKtq2e_Rt_7Ln1IAPTt/s4032/IMG_5753.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTaCsXtsJBF6dEqpaLc8h9P_lhYNBZIZbyybbL2epvAmCU-qWwe1dTFsrXhI2fHJp0Iu00LHJol05-F1V0mjIbf-bXcsmDeGJJEsXpOOm5TbUt5I5iJJTCKQ_uaMBLGq4RUqEtxWZtsGJnIL1dETHB7KNYSKlkYdyjBx9iOKtq2e_Rt_7Ln1IAPTt/w480-h640/IMG_5753.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of Louis L'Amour. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8tWWaTddHjpZjrW_p-4ioH7W_YH6_7HKCYTq1OmpDv_-YYl_un7QQKLgAPAIzYaSyFAPhdCyibBzMQE00tyP0_Fqqtmhi6pxIfV3d2w_xIcdUCt9VvjW3NZue_cRDqG4UOmIvqlH_7UfPQ0eajNeb0-DmERQWXdgNGvijaKTtxB3U7GMKOXysl-C/s4032/IMG_5754.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8tWWaTddHjpZjrW_p-4ioH7W_YH6_7HKCYTq1OmpDv_-YYl_un7QQKLgAPAIzYaSyFAPhdCyibBzMQE00tyP0_Fqqtmhi6pxIfV3d2w_xIcdUCt9VvjW3NZue_cRDqG4UOmIvqlH_7UfPQ0eajNeb0-DmERQWXdgNGvijaKTtxB3U7GMKOXysl-C/s320/IMG_5754.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite books by one of my favorite authors. If you haven't read anything by Kent Haruf, give this one a try. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2CyZ12Ob6Z3Qcu-LQTXEf4iMvhyhrihgVMp20tVuy8ele83D_JaOC8RtPi-4A5n4acJ1htDHWjQOiM9qSqXf0TZGPKyVg_3t12tiY0dZTbqFp5mQvJUciWw_OT4seva7mLR4VV5LooZ7MkxHPghSW5vspI4KXoGcPIt6PVd31VWuuAeiqXPha8-b/s4032/IMG_5755.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2CyZ12Ob6Z3Qcu-LQTXEf4iMvhyhrihgVMp20tVuy8ele83D_JaOC8RtPi-4A5n4acJ1htDHWjQOiM9qSqXf0TZGPKyVg_3t12tiY0dZTbqFp5mQvJUciWw_OT4seva7mLR4VV5LooZ7MkxHPghSW5vspI4KXoGcPIt6PVd31VWuuAeiqXPha8-b/s320/IMG_5755.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another one of my favorite authors is well-stocked here. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkiiMdPCKLhJ94brFVQdp2SlUAYXL5SK3-CDn9tyXRl0XnIiC-aWyc9HuCkU-9rTzFuiPvx53KW_577Gca5uuNgc8Uu_7j8UeUF0t-JqhsDPduRC1MMoji_G683jM8GeEV9LUsUFzaKnewiX77HMP4aKCCrTUnv0h_rw8dZmBhG6dQ8rNKZGoLV8a/s4032/IMG_5756.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkiiMdPCKLhJ94brFVQdp2SlUAYXL5SK3-CDn9tyXRl0XnIiC-aWyc9HuCkU-9rTzFuiPvx53KW_577Gca5uuNgc8Uu_7j8UeUF0t-JqhsDPduRC1MMoji_G683jM8GeEV9LUsUFzaKnewiX77HMP4aKCCrTUnv0h_rw8dZmBhG6dQ8rNKZGoLV8a/w640-h480/IMG_5756.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Outlander series is very popular. You'll find them here. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCk_ILy_z8m27IaQSpG15VnmEBliWziiObREOjyx33-SBvXx-lJd0QufwgNgij1W2XCHHV4WoJ9V2gKOljUKlwqPBN4D88fA5rYL9lKxbSBvZdYzIFZCjFG62oTRg67JQNwGP-duLrPBJxk91E81lDfjcRggzqK-vKMiGO9icdj7V7hfXCseozVFcm/s4032/IMG_5757.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCk_ILy_z8m27IaQSpG15VnmEBliWziiObREOjyx33-SBvXx-lJd0QufwgNgij1W2XCHHV4WoJ9V2gKOljUKlwqPBN4D88fA5rYL9lKxbSBvZdYzIFZCjFG62oTRg67JQNwGP-duLrPBJxk91E81lDfjcRggzqK-vKMiGO9icdj7V7hfXCseozVFcm/s320/IMG_5757.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If any of your friends are Star Trek fans, this would make a great gift. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZscG-64vKgd9u-3ssKt5bwHBHDlJ35YedYOO5sB0z9aZC8xHXK-po0UeHgkUFfu7alHviUPrtT4qvw4btct2mEh5mRDnLjMMjuSeMa3iqQ6elv0oGbUJh054GNto02Obq_5aL3YRxwT7h1wWKIwatM-Esamy7v9eNKNU1G6NbGuf7a1wmsXG2n1UQ/s4032/IMG_5760.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZscG-64vKgd9u-3ssKt5bwHBHDlJ35YedYOO5sB0z9aZC8xHXK-po0UeHgkUFfu7alHviUPrtT4qvw4btct2mEh5mRDnLjMMjuSeMa3iqQ6elv0oGbUJh054GNto02Obq_5aL3YRxwT7h1wWKIwatM-Esamy7v9eNKNU1G6NbGuf7a1wmsXG2n1UQ/w640-h480/IMG_5760.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Scott on the left, the fine owner at Escape Fiction. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-72304456804988741912023-09-08T17:08:00.000-04:002023-09-08T17:08:23.170-04:00Third Street Books - McMinnville, OR<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplTKBjrkLxRak18OF6QBoOYXB-dwb8yRQ-dCdkOJxrU13Y7ijPzgoV5GB1SW4x8jLHO1-TqaTXQIkG8JCslZeT4hZCSulaYq6VG0l9UkLJ5V__dzMANKhpk6ZCXfwUeBA-B8cYfMf37Us3bKQsAciGC2Dz_k-WYEplh6QTiggvzkBAoD836zmiLHY/s4032/IMG_5692.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplTKBjrkLxRak18OF6QBoOYXB-dwb8yRQ-dCdkOJxrU13Y7ijPzgoV5GB1SW4x8jLHO1-TqaTXQIkG8JCslZeT4hZCSulaYq6VG0l9UkLJ5V__dzMANKhpk6ZCXfwUeBA-B8cYfMf37Us3bKQsAciGC2Dz_k-WYEplh6QTiggvzkBAoD836zmiLHY/w400-h300/IMG_5692.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Third Street Books, McMinnville, OR<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>On my Oregon journey of bookstores, all along my trail I was hearing about Third Street Books in McMinnville. Bookstore people are such a kind cooperative bunch, always supporting each other. “Are you going to Third Street Books? You have have to go to Third Street Books, that is a great store.” Yes, it is. “Give our regards to Sylla, she’s wonderful.” I didn’t get to meet her but I’m sure of this. And these compliments came from different people at different bookstores, completely unsolicited. I can confirm everything I was told and then some. </p><p>This renowned Oregon indie has been on an approximately 40 year run of book-selling and when I asked store manager Tracy what the secret was she easily responded, a fantastic community. This is the frequent answer for any bookstore that has been around for a few decades. One advantage for Third Street is its excellent location downtown on the busiest street with a vibrant and impressive shopping district. One thing Third Street tries to provide is one-stop shopping and I can see that with the variety of sidelines. Books, greeting cards, and unique gift items all complement each other nicely to help provide an enjoyable bookstore experience. </p><p>Neatly organized and displayed throughout are new and used books, all shelved together. You can identify the used books by the red dots on the spines. If you bring in your books they’ll offer store credit. I really like that they have the used books on a data base so they know what they have. If you can’t visit in person, consider going to their website and placing an order. This made a big difference during the pandemic (along with excellent puzzle sales which continue to remain strong). In addition to puzzles, they also offer stickers, greeting cards, raunchy socks, journals, and something called Itty Bitties that you’ll see at the checkout counter.</p><p>By the time you read this, Tracy will no longer be at the store, moving onto a new chapter in her life. She carried her bookstore talents to the finish line and was terrific to talk to along with bookseller Nathan. It is ALWAYS an enjoyable visit when I get to talk books with fantastic people like this.</p><p>40 years and amazing community members = they’re doing things right. If you’ve never been to Third Street Books, it’s time to check out this legendary bookstore. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>Shuggie Bain</i>, Douglas Stuart. </p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: Two pairs of naughty bookstore socks and a sticker. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeLwBKoopvLbWUbn1J6Sm8AdXo3rpNlsW0SSBFezFAbRfYAKHKg6s1zrUMTFodEP9-ns7KyJ4bfHIU6p1TOPvpPOa95eqSgwnVFanWy2jVtRUrZHqfeWNjANGohb4ovKIVMdM4aETowaA711ya-SjFGduW_UVEyIDrL74z_c2rh7hlTnDWAqUu3Lt/s4032/IMG_5690.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeLwBKoopvLbWUbn1J6Sm8AdXo3rpNlsW0SSBFezFAbRfYAKHKg6s1zrUMTFodEP9-ns7KyJ4bfHIU6p1TOPvpPOa95eqSgwnVFanWy2jVtRUrZHqfeWNjANGohb4ovKIVMdM4aETowaA711ya-SjFGduW_UVEyIDrL74z_c2rh7hlTnDWAqUu3Lt/w640-h480/IMG_5690.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">McMinnville pride! I love this mural. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-I9G4FJEteHwempIOGjxpH03g2d_NxScAoaCKiJfqXvV5NIa5ozAEuF9AqsHGOReEUNYyKJLlcri4oxTDmGL1p0emRIuvoofJ-0r9QSekDdWEOZF3NGsC0bpY0cLYStaHAtR9imh95gzCJX_kkdZnsPDtwxy5IPnh2O2q91l7kSsJpVyjJIHfDHIl/s4032/IMG_5691.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-I9G4FJEteHwempIOGjxpH03g2d_NxScAoaCKiJfqXvV5NIa5ozAEuF9AqsHGOReEUNYyKJLlcri4oxTDmGL1p0emRIuvoofJ-0r9QSekDdWEOZF3NGsC0bpY0cLYStaHAtR9imh95gzCJX_kkdZnsPDtwxy5IPnh2O2q91l7kSsJpVyjJIHfDHIl/w640-h480/IMG_5691.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the storefront. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUd2M29MYgWg0B446n4HAtUMXr9cBv-24eRR5CFJFO3FHE8u8m29u6DdsbqDauJgDQLXhaDJuUnmNrR3C3DB7thWUUVLrQUCpdt2owdleTmCYmeMnTJYZFLN27htXnx4apPf5ra-DvXHir5dxjJQXKhxYC7GbVH3E50lL7OwSGgXrE8Ofg-EYn1eV5/s4032/IMG_5693.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUd2M29MYgWg0B446n4HAtUMXr9cBv-24eRR5CFJFO3FHE8u8m29u6DdsbqDauJgDQLXhaDJuUnmNrR3C3DB7thWUUVLrQUCpdt2owdleTmCYmeMnTJYZFLN27htXnx4apPf5ra-DvXHir5dxjJQXKhxYC7GbVH3E50lL7OwSGgXrE8Ofg-EYn1eV5/w640-h480/IMG_5693.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display windows run the width of the storefront. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nQpJq_u-f68eTBE_Nk6u6WGHWToKEx_TyS7teDmnHsEXRZrxT5JaZq_iHK4w-QTdoOv8v5N9iFJAAbcOuNQcLQ7wn9ERs3hIBp570pehMWnYTQmTis9Ag0Dj82P9DAXj6JOCc0s37fDjua1N3J6AD-KjEU_rEaFBSQCpR9z3DyW3y-U3u58x0HZK/s4032/IMG_5694.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nQpJq_u-f68eTBE_Nk6u6WGHWToKEx_TyS7teDmnHsEXRZrxT5JaZq_iHK4w-QTdoOv8v5N9iFJAAbcOuNQcLQ7wn9ERs3hIBp570pehMWnYTQmTis9Ag0Dj82P9DAXj6JOCc0s37fDjua1N3J6AD-KjEU_rEaFBSQCpR9z3DyW3y-U3u58x0HZK/w400-h300/IMG_5694.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let the shopping begin. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9AfYQ5rKVIYx_rJUBpGTWQs_FtBiRD9gbLtwjkAOfH5rfp3svcJ4TkfbTNFTpIj4z7dBW142Na6pa3Qn8OzuW3K9xkKRGy0Um9cPAEQnGmUjPG8FZYweHVFbAn8FkGzIQ_kDVxZjGu51iAGZg6F8g3Po7UIixTbasCY3mDtPBl3_390VBOTcYlIF_/s4032/IMG_5695.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9AfYQ5rKVIYx_rJUBpGTWQs_FtBiRD9gbLtwjkAOfH5rfp3svcJ4TkfbTNFTpIj4z7dBW142Na6pa3Qn8OzuW3K9xkKRGy0Um9cPAEQnGmUjPG8FZYweHVFbAn8FkGzIQ_kDVxZjGu51iAGZg6F8g3Po7UIixTbasCY3mDtPBl3_390VBOTcYlIF_/w640-h480/IMG_5695.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkCAMXyTtTIKo_P-LXBHQWnTfOEM7epszs-4lHPQDSKTHpoLZavRI2h3FmwgwTLV5M1UVfx9xtiikr4IWYiTJAlaF2xECAN2km_7DJV_vGQrEWGQTeU8H4cdkNceNp3InA8pT8kEWvf_PQHHtMlx6kfE7Vx9GWvHNHf_4y1aa1u9MgzeSGwLYEy3p/s4032/IMG_5696.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkCAMXyTtTIKo_P-LXBHQWnTfOEM7epszs-4lHPQDSKTHpoLZavRI2h3FmwgwTLV5M1UVfx9xtiikr4IWYiTJAlaF2xECAN2km_7DJV_vGQrEWGQTeU8H4cdkNceNp3InA8pT8kEWvf_PQHHtMlx6kfE7Vx9GWvHNHf_4y1aa1u9MgzeSGwLYEy3p/w640-h480/IMG_5696.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking to the left from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj644yYTK9NRnIXKlnwPBoGR6-yWT7G4DbnGs02dgwQ9P1nccIieYdvtSG5qI490a043a4MCj9kUVu38bA1wTKAMmTHsvg-GEbec-fBMKwMe0s4HqEYnyi4Zwbv2HjWY3kuLeZDWYIZjW0EHmO85f_Og2VfcMkZaI2YlOiAEPKVkLt0hD7WSwLXzPPB/s4032/IMG_5697.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj644yYTK9NRnIXKlnwPBoGR6-yWT7G4DbnGs02dgwQ9P1nccIieYdvtSG5qI490a043a4MCj9kUVu38bA1wTKAMmTHsvg-GEbec-fBMKwMe0s4HqEYnyi4Zwbv2HjWY3kuLeZDWYIZjW0EHmO85f_Og2VfcMkZaI2YlOiAEPKVkLt0hD7WSwLXzPPB/w300-h400/IMG_5697.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An assortment of quirky bookstore socks offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jp5GNhga9-6GMHZvVzkVpOYQa-eeIAxH_vprZ0mggSpZtVVLiOb_CaxD_GlA1Pod5D-dgBRqHhBfdQG1HwAsVZCralsyGrCVuYXBm3F-nXEXd4CoEdDn41cJG8qZ5jT5j5On1oJopQ3gDVFq8l7tMgQADYbKUi3YVRJzWi8StOXlc62IX97Y8dXD/s4032/IMG_5698.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jp5GNhga9-6GMHZvVzkVpOYQa-eeIAxH_vprZ0mggSpZtVVLiOb_CaxD_GlA1Pod5D-dgBRqHhBfdQG1HwAsVZCralsyGrCVuYXBm3F-nXEXd4CoEdDn41cJG8qZ5jT5j5On1oJopQ3gDVFq8l7tMgQADYbKUi3YVRJzWi8StOXlc62IX97Y8dXD/w640-h480/IMG_5698.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Over to the right after entering and browse the attractive display of staff picks and bestsellers. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hEXOeuxYCAXLkD8ePuHpTMaR6LNG0ugON98LwjcxSKyYyoZAMz6vqffhUOIhXZPq4OrpHKDyi-qroCkd9xOCCvU1xRX_9QFK4Wnu_q8MuhiRqnUYS5KK2VU1wz4fZ7Js8Vclul00v0d5NsqCPvtrSjnKmDu98w-ho55miiEgmLNo5pzjU3oOVYTz/s4032/IMG_5699.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hEXOeuxYCAXLkD8ePuHpTMaR6LNG0ugON98LwjcxSKyYyoZAMz6vqffhUOIhXZPq4OrpHKDyi-qroCkd9xOCCvU1xRX_9QFK4Wnu_q8MuhiRqnUYS5KK2VU1wz4fZ7Js8Vclul00v0d5NsqCPvtrSjnKmDu98w-ho55miiEgmLNo5pzjU3oOVYTz/w640-h480/IMG_5699.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many attractive table displays. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcNydcEeIIK538bDZFXJb9Xhf7-Bf45BKmJkeyqE2kaEXhTpuiONTucHFzfOOVWFPQMZcWNAUpnzRkrt9dpx--n4DJ8hIZCMfSEXt6bzm14uXEO2xoasdIO9aPmcH801oWVZXqJSPxEHJODXH7wFT07W4QchU6Wa9ILuhPMN4sOwiBIi2ygnJj5OD/s4032/IMG_5700.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcNydcEeIIK538bDZFXJb9Xhf7-Bf45BKmJkeyqE2kaEXhTpuiONTucHFzfOOVWFPQMZcWNAUpnzRkrt9dpx--n4DJ8hIZCMfSEXt6bzm14uXEO2xoasdIO9aPmcH801oWVZXqJSPxEHJODXH7wFT07W4QchU6Wa9ILuhPMN4sOwiBIi2ygnJj5OD/w640-h480/IMG_5700.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> A few of the items of local and regional interest. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAroBDv1SnYnxDUpx2eE9MP9WluIxpZSwRVB59Qs7MosGZtumu9XfQu8AfaqgX2K4iEAeyx6yDK-1FdMR8vEiw3waA70uGamtv2cimtURD9g0q2dt_fc0m9BteXXZxMdGYSURzwGCC4NUd3Lis18KBiLbCBCFR9rQaT0opQa_yFACeUNPgdDdagFs/s4032/IMG_5701.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAroBDv1SnYnxDUpx2eE9MP9WluIxpZSwRVB59Qs7MosGZtumu9XfQu8AfaqgX2K4iEAeyx6yDK-1FdMR8vEiw3waA70uGamtv2cimtURD9g0q2dt_fc0m9BteXXZxMdGYSURzwGCC4NUd3Lis18KBiLbCBCFR9rQaT0opQa_yFACeUNPgdDdagFs/w640-h480/IMG_5701.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tourists will enjoy a great section of travel books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2W4B6qjcXvkZBl57ml3lbpGIqQIW-fPS7vTEmLyllx5AAEchwvCdZrhZN8QNhHG5ZkOUxUhtq4W1pM2Esw-reSrM9X1R32aNQ_jGMLlwKvMdkEtsFhUTMI5MfwyUwlAFGnak7AWszWO6BF27RkxMmhB-sLPDT62nbaCjQx43EEFhmY9q7OAL7bp7/s4032/IMG_5702.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2W4B6qjcXvkZBl57ml3lbpGIqQIW-fPS7vTEmLyllx5AAEchwvCdZrhZN8QNhHG5ZkOUxUhtq4W1pM2Esw-reSrM9X1R32aNQ_jGMLlwKvMdkEtsFhUTMI5MfwyUwlAFGnak7AWszWO6BF27RkxMmhB-sLPDT62nbaCjQx43EEFhmY9q7OAL7bp7/w480-h640/IMG_5702.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unique and reusable bags. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAw_8Mn57dJFu0px_DHn7OQGfzclUzn-Yx3Fe6TSDOWBrbQUTQLsJyasze-Uo2jr17NHpWE-tSmHCc1bGeWIVyywoiIR7IlA5euz6capc5BYA9V4LzIkkmZMmP1ON2D94SAqdUe_oDbMcc2Eqir7xomDqxhbgApZCi-YESVGihhDq1fAp1_ImKlOR/s4032/IMG_5703.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAw_8Mn57dJFu0px_DHn7OQGfzclUzn-Yx3Fe6TSDOWBrbQUTQLsJyasze-Uo2jr17NHpWE-tSmHCc1bGeWIVyywoiIR7IlA5euz6capc5BYA9V4LzIkkmZMmP1ON2D94SAqdUe_oDbMcc2Eqir7xomDqxhbgApZCi-YESVGihhDq1fAp1_ImKlOR/s320/IMG_5703.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make this last minute purchase at the checkout counter. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbs5r1YVRRXpn-P6Qqwm-Rmi0oQQrtug6Sq27Ir4uuJVFuDt5js2yo9sbopj9xZXRED7R37C2VQS3LqDjl5pxwf-9aH4nupkcf3UJM4LDqEUSLjWqjfENPbc2Ch80QdzCqJ6RylPmfvdxD8LQk6jNDImD7Abb4BU9xK8cxRh_0iYvdhHUHCFFJONUW/s4032/IMG_5704.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbs5r1YVRRXpn-P6Qqwm-Rmi0oQQrtug6Sq27Ir4uuJVFuDt5js2yo9sbopj9xZXRED7R37C2VQS3LqDjl5pxwf-9aH4nupkcf3UJM4LDqEUSLjWqjfENPbc2Ch80QdzCqJ6RylPmfvdxD8LQk6jNDImD7Abb4BU9xK8cxRh_0iYvdhHUHCFFJONUW/w400-h300/IMG_5704.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sampling of the stickers offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqKZ5SWsAua5sPNe49BM750jlSb_UJbEP6LgPMJG6KMtL67H12GMVQDCjeFJeFzYK0Y95yCBT7Ifsx1Yftelnll47uLn6sIG47teTf8lS-JC84Joi2zhmdiTwPKVWxQ4XxQkHkJSluUdLWEtcy2CDWeCvPQYQS0cA1JtQRaQxEfOO-mh28JI3kjT4/s4032/IMG_5706.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqKZ5SWsAua5sPNe49BM750jlSb_UJbEP6LgPMJG6KMtL67H12GMVQDCjeFJeFzYK0Y95yCBT7Ifsx1Yftelnll47uLn6sIG47teTf8lS-JC84Joi2zhmdiTwPKVWxQ4XxQkHkJSluUdLWEtcy2CDWeCvPQYQS0cA1JtQRaQxEfOO-mh28JI3kjT4/w480-h640/IMG_5706.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the staff picks. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsD0LLGNRKs9T_Q6M1hRmN71Tqy7G9DtSX7kTA5Sc1rJ3DGuzTVeOVGgyl0huFj2kTxvM9j1IFrv0N9wdsn2m1mtjBdFgM31LXCrIr7ZtTqrlYbacgbdQHHTAZ__ZuKmet6DZHO-fvSjYV8yq8Ccqcp4QzcsTXoYsjiCkIAzxxqh2XsrDTWY851_Jj/s4032/IMG_5707.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsD0LLGNRKs9T_Q6M1hRmN71Tqy7G9DtSX7kTA5Sc1rJ3DGuzTVeOVGgyl0huFj2kTxvM9j1IFrv0N9wdsn2m1mtjBdFgM31LXCrIr7ZtTqrlYbacgbdQHHTAZ__ZuKmet6DZHO-fvSjYV8yq8Ccqcp4QzcsTXoYsjiCkIAzxxqh2XsrDTWY851_Jj/w640-h480/IMG_5707.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Head to the right side of the store for this browsing experience. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_P0HM1JHwfd10aZpbcwKqNBgOHObwBgdiaZY4uwM65OeSR9asYgdv_pzbEL1Bysm-9GsSSIeJhi1N5ioKL3aC52ARhw-bq9jT4gEqXLgYaJHUk5PQa8T7cLcx7-AbGHa9C1Tmk0WEC_sVN8xUgirO62r_0PSJYu6VrvnAn2CHikmDSA6xh51jmywi/s4032/IMG_5708.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_P0HM1JHwfd10aZpbcwKqNBgOHObwBgdiaZY4uwM65OeSR9asYgdv_pzbEL1Bysm-9GsSSIeJhi1N5ioKL3aC52ARhw-bq9jT4gEqXLgYaJHUk5PQa8T7cLcx7-AbGHa9C1Tmk0WEC_sVN8xUgirO62r_0PSJYu6VrvnAn2CHikmDSA6xh51jmywi/w300-h400/IMG_5708.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Need another journal for school? Get it here. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy7Pl7YZWF3ZXkPWR1zVSM7raR1oqxx9eyEaDZ7VmeN8CNqQ5fNFwFGzok1XvetX1KA7OFF6R3YgLgbOiESEjEuhwFX5hD2ciytwRyURpoKppg8sm2OcZqlAFKyYGJIeWlYJpDuzfeShnXiu7kwt_a7_fscq3FskKM-VjRCq-_rQVZHam155GWvwRr/s4032/IMG_5724.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy7Pl7YZWF3ZXkPWR1zVSM7raR1oqxx9eyEaDZ7VmeN8CNqQ5fNFwFGzok1XvetX1KA7OFF6R3YgLgbOiESEjEuhwFX5hD2ciytwRyURpoKppg8sm2OcZqlAFKyYGJIeWlYJpDuzfeShnXiu7kwt_a7_fscq3FskKM-VjRCq-_rQVZHam155GWvwRr/w640-h480/IMG_5724.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Proceed under this perfect slogan to the back of the store. </td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHl8sVQ4ESTCkYtpJY2uBFZc9TEiD4Wau7sIi-Ta9-3nEtzevLHZ87UZR0QM3qkc5NluNDnbu5X6s4lb9W4yrW4qWN9axb2mBV43Lwfb_DMimOzcW9qxg_4USMkxOhanoZtlTN6_Nx1F7EBw3cFvEcZPvTZOjunpMt-3zIwoMQFgHp3YdEmQCK62nI/s4032/IMG_5709.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHl8sVQ4ESTCkYtpJY2uBFZc9TEiD4Wau7sIi-Ta9-3nEtzevLHZ87UZR0QM3qkc5NluNDnbu5X6s4lb9W4yrW4qWN9axb2mBV43Lwfb_DMimOzcW9qxg_4USMkxOhanoZtlTN6_Nx1F7EBw3cFvEcZPvTZOjunpMt-3zIwoMQFgHp3YdEmQCK62nI/w640-h480/IMG_5709.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A self-help table of books and comfort items. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpVRhNSyuMoAoI8oVabxwMSUo7dyv8WBiUwamWDmqTFqSGjPscfHxPyYEhZR1jmhYLiT2cfqASOUwvVUf9B0xV8S4f653u95U3IJclwHMNUB125SdaGtKQUA_m7nq82RU2ZMsGBfEDoQ6tOu9CtRymJxY2SrXJArGW2UHMKEZsiVw4fKSkCY4ZhmZ/s4032/IMG_5710.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpVRhNSyuMoAoI8oVabxwMSUo7dyv8WBiUwamWDmqTFqSGjPscfHxPyYEhZR1jmhYLiT2cfqASOUwvVUf9B0xV8S4f653u95U3IJclwHMNUB125SdaGtKQUA_m7nq82RU2ZMsGBfEDoQ6tOu9CtRymJxY2SrXJArGW2UHMKEZsiVw4fKSkCY4ZhmZ/w480-h640/IMG_5710.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't know if I've ever seen this genre but I love it!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3FWoeVhyniQ4-uiKjkUcitc2axdUykNsvsObgWGhGbgQxmFPrF3SS6rHR80eMt-w9eYAHgu0aV7dXTmNd7o1BfvFf7-JTBgcRu2YQlRjPd6Q6t3UihqEuugKnbAvADM-9-lRqVQBzcmMP7soM_K1JZnvv8Bp9BzIFXvMxumqjrsezc0FuZMb4aPk/s4032/IMG_5711.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3FWoeVhyniQ4-uiKjkUcitc2axdUykNsvsObgWGhGbgQxmFPrF3SS6rHR80eMt-w9eYAHgu0aV7dXTmNd7o1BfvFf7-JTBgcRu2YQlRjPd6Q6t3UihqEuugKnbAvADM-9-lRqVQBzcmMP7soM_K1JZnvv8Bp9BzIFXvMxumqjrsezc0FuZMb4aPk/w640-h480/IMG_5711.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Puzzles were huge for many bookstores during the pandemic. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik51g6CKQmbHF6wuTqX2RvYxYUy9JSvws5V3i84lbdrBuVV1sSEVL32_EqKNIgADERcGhoUeSJIrL2o0TntX8hh4ZUyTDWL5WxfyOcmLxWxQ2CQgrxiU0I-RXKZapF9ngaahtozBkJHJDCk2KMNckBzcaozWld4Yf5t6obhJw_Rf0xVpVGAVteUxTl/s4032/IMG_5712.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik51g6CKQmbHF6wuTqX2RvYxYUy9JSvws5V3i84lbdrBuVV1sSEVL32_EqKNIgADERcGhoUeSJIrL2o0TntX8hh4ZUyTDWL5WxfyOcmLxWxQ2CQgrxiU0I-RXKZapF9ngaahtozBkJHJDCk2KMNckBzcaozWld4Yf5t6obhJw_Rf0xVpVGAVteUxTl/w300-h400/IMG_5712.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is outside of the children's area. A secret entrance (or exit!). <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIoBccTn4W1sce3N-uNUmA87HS_Dre776aRpznSdGQawp_JIU1nhBzle4_Hw2o1UxXodcFa7AsXilZCsXbSRrWOzxogWdD9zv-4UuNY800fAa-ocnsfsU4xeZtiCWxzB7wsQyFXm_0jZAxmobwqXJ9b4FfXewSjJ1LZq5_UYS41Uj3806n7zBhT7aI/s4032/IMG_5713.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIoBccTn4W1sce3N-uNUmA87HS_Dre776aRpznSdGQawp_JIU1nhBzle4_Hw2o1UxXodcFa7AsXilZCsXbSRrWOzxogWdD9zv-4UuNY800fAa-ocnsfsU4xeZtiCWxzB7wsQyFXm_0jZAxmobwqXJ9b4FfXewSjJ1LZq5_UYS41Uj3806n7zBhT7aI/w300-h400/IMG_5713.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you enter through the blue curtain, you'll come out through the red curtain into the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIxFaJCXFcsCg__uMUPIhJaUz3iFc8hRPgpjiAtVgfkxCcBmMXQWureBYRgQ8rNke7t-_LZeWecPNGjF5o-n5creIqs8umO6ERtWHkG_YL95-PN5fTQ8pQaFP7OZdkF9e3cONZ5uNOY6xv1ndfFVzF2STwa7RXLpoGukc1Aw1gFGgIXP3ewCLEARp/s4032/IMG_5714.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIxFaJCXFcsCg__uMUPIhJaUz3iFc8hRPgpjiAtVgfkxCcBmMXQWureBYRgQ8rNke7t-_LZeWecPNGjF5o-n5creIqs8umO6ERtWHkG_YL95-PN5fTQ8pQaFP7OZdkF9e3cONZ5uNOY6xv1ndfFVzF2STwa7RXLpoGukc1Aw1gFGgIXP3ewCLEARp/w640-h480/IMG_5714.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the children's section. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6sPBbNKXm_Qx1IREZtvTPzDURJtvt3OIPltgvKDzrhuiHF1AnEE1hNO_mPKyO7WQLUapZHZfFz2b7h6HnRKhT8ctfW_ptocSsr54r8ZIkKhqp6NgAJGGxND3_fQhDhZTLS4z6FxDpVcd8JMfJJ2XM3IrVnqajQq-fktWFdZv9XpkV9-uuVd1Hp_RJ/s4032/IMG_5715.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6sPBbNKXm_Qx1IREZtvTPzDURJtvt3OIPltgvKDzrhuiHF1AnEE1hNO_mPKyO7WQLUapZHZfFz2b7h6HnRKhT8ctfW_ptocSsr54r8ZIkKhqp6NgAJGGxND3_fQhDhZTLS4z6FxDpVcd8JMfJJ2XM3IrVnqajQq-fktWFdZv9XpkV9-uuVd1Hp_RJ/w480-h640/IMG_5715.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An overview of the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzHa0jujBuk91ttJr1-gmx-FNclYJKuBzsHGsFboKzdAb7lYb3sVsy0PJKVrDDos7O7gWRAXV7ZBZm2XIO2DmJgLm27SZ8Ye-7bkAbHerulZVbnTzD8Y2ld4EZoPHeKOYK-kwLq1QTfTkiT0lRWwAAjt1Lj8TgosKyxZIHNpwNjOxqeLXHMeSf9zP8/s4032/IMG_5716.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzHa0jujBuk91ttJr1-gmx-FNclYJKuBzsHGsFboKzdAb7lYb3sVsy0PJKVrDDos7O7gWRAXV7ZBZm2XIO2DmJgLm27SZ8Ye-7bkAbHerulZVbnTzD8Y2ld4EZoPHeKOYK-kwLq1QTfTkiT0lRWwAAjt1Lj8TgosKyxZIHNpwNjOxqeLXHMeSf9zP8/w640-h480/IMG_5716.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a good marker designating the children's section. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXSVrLFwJhfY4s1IyKNljTE0Absbup6oVyO-mXDMw1IL_NHGrbz5Vl_IJFVyNuKVJeJ8xi3WBzlDIU6iPAHfCPbu9k8Ozt6jDFfmyMlPW0ohirYrcJYVPyDTCJGd8dCLILLprOIaXX9ei-z83k0L86RpBErgzP9CSfyqV_80ItN9ko7c9_j8B7wrL/s4032/IMG_5717.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXSVrLFwJhfY4s1IyKNljTE0Absbup6oVyO-mXDMw1IL_NHGrbz5Vl_IJFVyNuKVJeJ8xi3WBzlDIU6iPAHfCPbu9k8Ozt6jDFfmyMlPW0ohirYrcJYVPyDTCJGd8dCLILLprOIaXX9ei-z83k0L86RpBErgzP9CSfyqV_80ItN9ko7c9_j8B7wrL/w640-h480/IMG_5717.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking from the back of the store toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_uPk1qG_v_iJsLUH1On5HbaPUxJ_mowSVMAlKHnJSW10iI8uQoszEE0dIhQSz_kNLObfOkogJmWAl94Wbpa8xMDeEk497Tu9n4Ow73annM3QArV4AKvOTn2jeJ7E6QJtjDiu1bT_-eOsemqXPObiS_ZVzY1NHug9-o3EI7LAnDHLL5rZzLjtU1j1/s4032/IMG_5718.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_uPk1qG_v_iJsLUH1On5HbaPUxJ_mowSVMAlKHnJSW10iI8uQoszEE0dIhQSz_kNLObfOkogJmWAl94Wbpa8xMDeEk497Tu9n4Ow73annM3QArV4AKvOTn2jeJ7E6QJtjDiu1bT_-eOsemqXPObiS_ZVzY1NHug9-o3EI7LAnDHLL5rZzLjtU1j1/w400-h300/IMG_5718.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What a great idea to get kids involved with the bookstore. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHPpAAAF5j2xRrIB-QsaHmStTBPOyvXmWkvEBpRisNUihk2yx4qwYa9AkDAgdWIWhowzwpOsDcNVuXMEGQHL8DyxG4iF_aB-vF6YUM8-GWDhlnMii9Fickg8uUTspVfUvdAhHfBmf5TD7HTox_v4KYps8xFVMxLK-RQTNC4VvWwKaJGXLy3zID7IH/s4032/IMG_5719.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHPpAAAF5j2xRrIB-QsaHmStTBPOyvXmWkvEBpRisNUihk2yx4qwYa9AkDAgdWIWhowzwpOsDcNVuXMEGQHL8DyxG4iF_aB-vF6YUM8-GWDhlnMii9Fickg8uUTspVfUvdAhHfBmf5TD7HTox_v4KYps8xFVMxLK-RQTNC4VvWwKaJGXLy3zID7IH/w480-h640/IMG_5719.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If crossword puzzles are your thing, find this spinner. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBfuSbHefCAuWlR-JAFqeazWj5SSZOdKeQup6IiTJXvTZYpCiLRlPmHFJjKr2HKwIN5CxZRGYMmaQFw9E1uUao4KrBsJ3odBMkFc2vAFlF-sWR-lAwVbdvEOiB-umUc5mQ50knKMuP9ZX2w2HtPjm7Yfqs9z_PUQ9JyL2-sCZIOV51ZuSud3MCOwz/s4032/IMG_5720.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBfuSbHefCAuWlR-JAFqeazWj5SSZOdKeQup6IiTJXvTZYpCiLRlPmHFJjKr2HKwIN5CxZRGYMmaQFw9E1uUao4KrBsJ3odBMkFc2vAFlF-sWR-lAwVbdvEOiB-umUc5mQ50knKMuP9ZX2w2HtPjm7Yfqs9z_PUQ9JyL2-sCZIOV51ZuSud3MCOwz/s320/IMG_5720.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you don't know this author, you would recognize him as Dwight on the TV show, "The Office."<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3GBrYuXYr6N19JH-qOWoj4uUPuaMebeJSX4zf0Rt1ft0NBHbNbxHI5-VunFqTLMi7okeyEvnezmDUrUX0pCBxYVT7MaxlHHc-H3v-Vb5bk52JPX5FByNP_nYPpskPjnKdbpfqffGga_mkfN4sGmGkyNqt66cuklv6YZFpNVsrYyjAB8f_D-ywrRe/s4032/IMG_5723.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3GBrYuXYr6N19JH-qOWoj4uUPuaMebeJSX4zf0Rt1ft0NBHbNbxHI5-VunFqTLMi7okeyEvnezmDUrUX0pCBxYVT7MaxlHHc-H3v-Vb5bk52JPX5FByNP_nYPpskPjnKdbpfqffGga_mkfN4sGmGkyNqt66cuklv6YZFpNVsrYyjAB8f_D-ywrRe/w640-h480/IMG_5723.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Tracy, the fine store manager at the time of my visit. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-18798204377125785462023-09-03T14:25:00.000-04:002023-09-03T14:25:33.932-04:00The Book Nook - Canby, OR<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6Ek7srfFh41v9LLwz3yPnhoqpjBpbrECyRDLRZvYItPClqpVlZonygYYnIfj-rZvOPuBY2rAn5bszq9musu38mR3gUpEJjUfxiuh0LX5oEQMpr0EkfRl6vaPNyQXwfYJ08bOrqzN2sh2hBglWlO5zv_RQ5O_OpMRDKKLbTA0OQrTC10vvxbSli5Q/s4032/IMG_5648.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6Ek7srfFh41v9LLwz3yPnhoqpjBpbrECyRDLRZvYItPClqpVlZonygYYnIfj-rZvOPuBY2rAn5bszq9musu38mR3gUpEJjUfxiuh0LX5oEQMpr0EkfRl6vaPNyQXwfYJ08bOrqzN2sh2hBglWlO5zv_RQ5O_OpMRDKKLbTA0OQrTC10vvxbSli5Q/w400-h300/IMG_5648.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Book Nook, Canby, OR<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>Most indie owners I meet are very intuitive, perfectly in-step with their community, tuned into the present as well as the future. This describes Book Nook owner Megan W. perfectly. Her bookstore is now 6 years old, in its 3rd location and clearly this present location is the best on the corner of the major downtown intersection, or as I call it, ground zero. This has been the perfect move from a store of 300 square feet to this expansive, one-level space. Smart move. And her intuition tells her that Canby, population approximately 18,000 and growing, will begin a downtown revitalization that will lead the bookstore into a successful future that is already showing signs of positive growth for the business. As I told her, there’s no doubt for me that Megan and The Book Nook will continue to grow as beloved members of this community. </p><p>This beautifully designed space offers new and used books and various sidelines. The store is VERY picky about the books they accept from customers but do offer trade for store credit. What I really like is that Megan has all the used books listed on a data base, something not always possible at other bookstores. They also have a small collection of vintage and collectible books, a portion of the business that may expand in time. Keep in mind that if you can’t visit the store in person consider ordering online through a link on their website.</p><p>Yes, the stickers are hot here (just like the frickin’ temperatures. Which compels me to say the air conditioning here is outstanding.). But so are mushrooms, gnomes, and dragons. Other sidelines include greeting cards, games, journals, and much more. The store has a very flexible space with many of the books shelved on rolling carts which really opens up the middle of the store for events. </p><p>One of the popular events here is the store book club consisting of 15 members. If you’re in the Canby area, you might want to consider checking this out. Last month they enjoyed their club meeting by celebrating a birthday with champagne and cupcakes! YES PLEASE! Books, champagne, cupcakes, in a book club of kindred spirits, and an owner with an eye on the future. Well done. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir. </p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>The Night Always Comes</i>, Willy Vlautin. I just discovered this Oregon author and he deserves more national attention. Lynette is the main character, a young single woman living with her mother and developmentally disabled brother and she is exhausted. Working low paying jobs, trying to save enough to buy their house and always caring for her brother. The meager income forces her to prostitute herself which advances her spiral into darkness and depression. Can she overcome the many obstacles? This book was excellent. Recommended. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>Shuggie Bain</i>, Douglas Stuart. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>The House Across The Lake</i>, Riley Sager. </p><p> </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaEp1gUy4VV8-33IjBr21oaspKXzgWFGvLFzPJzAcVn23TyDWonC5u6PpHE6aUvG-lOexOCOS5RbDGKUXxGqVJAgFAin7dJiU8wGkGWzVOjCxGYOsA_NuhP_NbqwV0GAnBfZA-I2nPbjA5Nj5G7EsSOtRZaYyAy914o_YoRdciMiF9jLiDGFMiNzO-/s4032/IMG_5646.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaEp1gUy4VV8-33IjBr21oaspKXzgWFGvLFzPJzAcVn23TyDWonC5u6PpHE6aUvG-lOexOCOS5RbDGKUXxGqVJAgFAin7dJiU8wGkGWzVOjCxGYOsA_NuhP_NbqwV0GAnBfZA-I2nPbjA5Nj5G7EsSOtRZaYyAy914o_YoRdciMiF9jLiDGFMiNzO-/w640-h480/IMG_5646.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is one side of the bookstore. Go around the corner to the left to enter. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ZhOVzEyEiggolmwEoZ2oQU2nlbZ-dEsneypLQ04D-F8ALxZZ7s6JGJpI7hljpyI6F_gXZQuk3mckPf5uZp-hM5R60azHiZgAAgqQuIT-jbIvk2SBtcy84nkvTMA8yHCQ5VhN1Phd3SziMyGjq51FN3m8lhOrvw3gvf-KLjVodKWftoD1vOkdO5UL/s4032/IMG_5647.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ZhOVzEyEiggolmwEoZ2oQU2nlbZ-dEsneypLQ04D-F8ALxZZ7s6JGJpI7hljpyI6F_gXZQuk3mckPf5uZp-hM5R60azHiZgAAgqQuIT-jbIvk2SBtcy84nkvTMA8yHCQ5VhN1Phd3SziMyGjq51FN3m8lhOrvw3gvf-KLjVodKWftoD1vOkdO5UL/w640-h480/IMG_5647.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An excellent corner location. Enter at the doors to the left. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEj7ia8PJsd7BhoRpAD4513VnwMmmG_ps5fx8VPxq_I8R4B5QBYXSskFCzzDMSABG78PS8VMlkl9L2hmETOoVCh6REIbQSD4b8ggTnsl-X9BjuNP733RPPMfO0_xB8BlOvOhELUINP2u8sUd83aBtyZQuleYLlpKZ4GUSnVA_cB3L0GPv9pKbMQbWi/s4032/IMG_5649.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEj7ia8PJsd7BhoRpAD4513VnwMmmG_ps5fx8VPxq_I8R4B5QBYXSskFCzzDMSABG78PS8VMlkl9L2hmETOoVCh6REIbQSD4b8ggTnsl-X9BjuNP733RPPMfO0_xB8BlOvOhELUINP2u8sUd83aBtyZQuleYLlpKZ4GUSnVA_cB3L0GPv9pKbMQbWi/w400-h300/IMG_5649.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of space in the display window. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LXFRYDFidpTCcCMfwnQw-v3VJN85XxPhs76AYbu3BwZd-pCBMacNAxLvk7T5g_TX8FrwmdFXbFs7wLJDgTeufSgg7kixnqkXd4N4er50OfwyRegBZixdlrrmxiQr7E1ZtTcpu5GxzMFCdJlA0B2d-TWZJUECU3nCjbkDwswdnIIfxgLir1w51lbi/s4032/IMG_5650.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LXFRYDFidpTCcCMfwnQw-v3VJN85XxPhs76AYbu3BwZd-pCBMacNAxLvk7T5g_TX8FrwmdFXbFs7wLJDgTeufSgg7kixnqkXd4N4er50OfwyRegBZixdlrrmxiQr7E1ZtTcpu5GxzMFCdJlA0B2d-TWZJUECU3nCjbkDwswdnIIfxgLir1w51lbi/s320/IMG_5650.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Start the browsing before you enter. This is like baiting the hook for a reader. Many bookstores do this. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpLEaZFNjPY5A6bpiLNNQWSmvtVn0tHHiTU5iHV3ASpIdZge0lbp70blXtM_Ntrs_QFtL2enkgDj9QG_d89NLLqYRVfutjWAv5CnpjOQYxH2lgxFfh9DonP5YA3wDxMMUydhM0Rxso3slS9ojouq0qAJR-t85MLkHZK5bTVyZUwf2XtItUYEH9xdF/s4032/IMG_5651.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpLEaZFNjPY5A6bpiLNNQWSmvtVn0tHHiTU5iHV3ASpIdZge0lbp70blXtM_Ntrs_QFtL2enkgDj9QG_d89NLLqYRVfutjWAv5CnpjOQYxH2lgxFfh9DonP5YA3wDxMMUydhM0Rxso3slS9ojouq0qAJR-t85MLkHZK5bTVyZUwf2XtItUYEH9xdF/w640-h480/IMG_5651.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoP87I5dpD_98gNWL4VF7FB1nQJ_J-Awh7D3g2E16sQ1spuyBGAXL7hdac5k7d7sDCvkmUglNjF4YzPXpQNRbEyM4pyos8NuLwiBv3GZKajVheNAlAJhBPo4RjDowGsFTGwH5ziZ7brqy_p1tjP_u06VIp3ivNUMYyqcfpN824u5d68de2Hn0eUTyo/s4032/IMG_5652.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoP87I5dpD_98gNWL4VF7FB1nQJ_J-Awh7D3g2E16sQ1spuyBGAXL7hdac5k7d7sDCvkmUglNjF4YzPXpQNRbEyM4pyos8NuLwiBv3GZKajVheNAlAJhBPo4RjDowGsFTGwH5ziZ7brqy_p1tjP_u06VIp3ivNUMYyqcfpN824u5d68de2Hn0eUTyo/w640-h480/IMG_5652.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The books along the left wall after entering. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiU5YWBZHvhLPFm93TTvKyh2dMGVqgS6Cz0MRT9B5MjPBE79jnljpl1ESXtfuozyh_YKa9rMRQCmTdTS9y4KuetqFW6t98QhrVV6VMEny7n0KkslCURRE4AP9ffQ0lGKTcw2FznkNxZRtxFpt9NT9q6noX23eyQky6xsdOmUIc_PcfZN3EyA-J-JrV/s4032/IMG_5653.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiU5YWBZHvhLPFm93TTvKyh2dMGVqgS6Cz0MRT9B5MjPBE79jnljpl1ESXtfuozyh_YKa9rMRQCmTdTS9y4KuetqFW6t98QhrVV6VMEny7n0KkslCURRE4AP9ffQ0lGKTcw2FznkNxZRtxFpt9NT9q6noX23eyQky6xsdOmUIc_PcfZN3EyA-J-JrV/w480-h640/IMG_5653.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the recent releases offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqYlFLvd13TIsqaTKIDUn34pcly1urpz4Dlej4U64LgeCP-GzxnhyQBUoV8JfcGYyppTkISyvO3lRwUAA_TEKi7nclA4Rb8-x9H5QM8YdYkYlOzsvesSE65Dsvw7BdoBhYUGWFdnE2i4tigeXADRuaONsGrIT0BqQ57B9jy20juArTX2gGfSmOFiP/s4032/IMG_5654.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqYlFLvd13TIsqaTKIDUn34pcly1urpz4Dlej4U64LgeCP-GzxnhyQBUoV8JfcGYyppTkISyvO3lRwUAA_TEKi7nclA4Rb8-x9H5QM8YdYkYlOzsvesSE65Dsvw7BdoBhYUGWFdnE2i4tigeXADRuaONsGrIT0BqQ57B9jy20juArTX2gGfSmOFiP/w640-h480/IMG_5654.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continue into the store from the entrance and look to the right for this beautiful view. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00qCdQ7qS5jcCDdfl2oDm-vF1UaaIHYmdIl7uUrxbU5sPriaco-u7IeJNFp6vL5gmJ2voJuw2sbDVWDzulnWtRwPxTW6UgXCJGQjq0V3uCjy4seDKkBX8-Yr91HYETxWs38F-vAmCo2aMnglqqyfW5fQru9rPmiqckDVdQfJ87EnsMHelGEeIGcjP/s4032/IMG_5655.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00qCdQ7qS5jcCDdfl2oDm-vF1UaaIHYmdIl7uUrxbU5sPriaco-u7IeJNFp6vL5gmJ2voJuw2sbDVWDzulnWtRwPxTW6UgXCJGQjq0V3uCjy4seDKkBX8-Yr91HYETxWs38F-vAmCo2aMnglqqyfW5fQru9rPmiqckDVdQfJ87EnsMHelGEeIGcjP/w480-h640/IMG_5655.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Table display of various sidelines. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5RwYuxJdrkr0J7jxfwmQw1oTy0egwbKTCecE6_pfmCUnLvK3uuGJnRnch0clKUEWfOSlkqXUe73aG22K-q_jlhVN_C2lf3u5PxoMWwYpKgP8jqZ8wDoQQ6g3RN_UBmvrVlt4VzjvHttmtVHvwK8qJ5rN4Ztu0IuufS7Kd0JSd7Ukr1c4TSqRyMmgi/s4032/IMG_5656.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5RwYuxJdrkr0J7jxfwmQw1oTy0egwbKTCecE6_pfmCUnLvK3uuGJnRnch0clKUEWfOSlkqXUe73aG22K-q_jlhVN_C2lf3u5PxoMWwYpKgP8jqZ8wDoQQ6g3RN_UBmvrVlt4VzjvHttmtVHvwK8qJ5rN4Ztu0IuufS7Kd0JSd7Ukr1c4TSqRyMmgi/w480-h640/IMG_5656.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wonder where we should check out?! Notice the assortment of impulse sideline buys around the check out counter. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUOJ0HckgAwUrSVYWzfmERu-DB3VkN4JIlGg2awCwwpKMidyHrDpd8yj2iEw6KyB33Ggi6J5XBHM85k-PCVosjvDBe_Nf_7eOcfzo7BMey0IbmAwSGe9yQJNgT6ryMNdQwj4zPWu70C7t8pqOd2t3db-K7OhTzjHyQfwpuhiXON1orrs-4gURt5VN/s4032/IMG_5657.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUOJ0HckgAwUrSVYWzfmERu-DB3VkN4JIlGg2awCwwpKMidyHrDpd8yj2iEw6KyB33Ggi6J5XBHM85k-PCVosjvDBe_Nf_7eOcfzo7BMey0IbmAwSGe9yQJNgT6ryMNdQwj4zPWu70C7t8pqOd2t3db-K7OhTzjHyQfwpuhiXON1orrs-4gURt5VN/w400-h300/IMG_5657.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, they have stickers. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3y-awmQI4TTg04dupkUS7xco4IEyMZ0VxUYBzRLt1U1TLgHAuFC0pcQTwQ3Hf72qEbM_T7vTumivXTbzfsntEM9QvzwpWF1IQv5YthSceSt3_17TgKMajgJflRtqA48KIAR0rmiZjskeqoEvzHEtzxrKWBH6jUBA39Eybp5Cakrf7umyeTrP2J5Tb/s4032/IMG_5658.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3y-awmQI4TTg04dupkUS7xco4IEyMZ0VxUYBzRLt1U1TLgHAuFC0pcQTwQ3Hf72qEbM_T7vTumivXTbzfsntEM9QvzwpWF1IQv5YthSceSt3_17TgKMajgJflRtqA48KIAR0rmiZjskeqoEvzHEtzxrKWBH6jUBA39Eybp5Cakrf7umyeTrP2J5Tb/s320/IMG_5658.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Well, and who could resist these?<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Yh0LRAyx15_qcPwt9SnjVUNsbAuUyO3uSLObLqFfPDpo0qiEN3i-XNG1wm-d7gHJ-1UEiyukOF6DXllZceDTPs3IXYKtaMaftgQBVHy-rBhLUkPWoE2yYg91nsiRuCXii9frZ-Ri2_EhtvjY2KrB2OYJ0reDWWouiNBGgBkxKL4nZhpkyzYhdjSe/s4032/IMG_5659.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Yh0LRAyx15_qcPwt9SnjVUNsbAuUyO3uSLObLqFfPDpo0qiEN3i-XNG1wm-d7gHJ-1UEiyukOF6DXllZceDTPs3IXYKtaMaftgQBVHy-rBhLUkPWoE2yYg91nsiRuCXii9frZ-Ri2_EhtvjY2KrB2OYJ0reDWWouiNBGgBkxKL4nZhpkyzYhdjSe/w640-h480/IMG_5659.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Locally sourced and unique earrings. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCglkbjRyyFWZwM-CS6sM-Q1MUn3feWIL_J9MFmSF20_jS-p94GW1aG6Yz4IeF34TyY8pdwuHsrbMJWVHwpQItmABUwYz1Jedm6Fxfs1GIM9UDo9xtxoM37Py_V83oY_M0Ufv4dftyZTusa5SPmTAytDExoLr3VwKsdjkmEUCBbnTnmsgWmn_S0PB/s4032/IMG_5660.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCglkbjRyyFWZwM-CS6sM-Q1MUn3feWIL_J9MFmSF20_jS-p94GW1aG6Yz4IeF34TyY8pdwuHsrbMJWVHwpQItmABUwYz1Jedm6Fxfs1GIM9UDo9xtxoM37Py_V83oY_M0Ufv4dftyZTusa5SPmTAytDExoLr3VwKsdjkmEUCBbnTnmsgWmn_S0PB/w480-h640/IMG_5660.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pick your destination by the book you choose. Very creative. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdCFpAgMYWtTmVX9dAUoKDNtrKio7R5920e6XjrrANo_9yUtI0aQZFteh_YcQBFMTOefQgHV1iGJogwgD6G5UqqUwSUdncPR-cdxNJ8J5HbdxMi5exjOVoLpkuj1FpypYphcoB8Wk8j_KuIDjxkEsW8MsSy_v9_A5UPUsstSfgjUOjyfU3PZqR3gg/s4032/IMG_5662.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdCFpAgMYWtTmVX9dAUoKDNtrKio7R5920e6XjrrANo_9yUtI0aQZFteh_YcQBFMTOefQgHV1iGJogwgD6G5UqqUwSUdncPR-cdxNJ8J5HbdxMi5exjOVoLpkuj1FpypYphcoB8Wk8j_KuIDjxkEsW8MsSy_v9_A5UPUsstSfgjUOjyfU3PZqR3gg/w480-h640/IMG_5662.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the several book aisles. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIUZxjXIq8ohsO96ESqT53XT7_O5BA_22KRV1VQ-XQhqcUv0EOH-zmHv21SPeQCgFaBjCSTBQJXXVEJYwfRlHo7TXvNcf67X9WHHkwIjXmLtGzeAvfDKNGnjENaIskGglAngszDQCUPjRtY-wtQADCitsk9sjg3o-onKFZT1gT1MYmpuEmeHmj24G/s4032/IMG_5663.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIUZxjXIq8ohsO96ESqT53XT7_O5BA_22KRV1VQ-XQhqcUv0EOH-zmHv21SPeQCgFaBjCSTBQJXXVEJYwfRlHo7TXvNcf67X9WHHkwIjXmLtGzeAvfDKNGnjENaIskGglAngszDQCUPjRtY-wtQADCitsk9sjg3o-onKFZT1gT1MYmpuEmeHmj24G/w480-h640/IMG_5663.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very attractive wall display with new and popular releases. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrNCNbEQ2y4fSXu9DUHmRpHSUlo3Q7v4yyUYw8O9prIfXru5fxoYaRMXPQUsPzin76yXzmWUF0Os7aa0N3DGuuJ1YaNCy2pMgMSi4y5qaU3PY9XEef3PMq4WCXWidyNTsI8dxWSlXuqDkwovCJLfyxpZ6Pf-2xoK3SAZ7pZ7X-ag93m_WLG2eZ1tg/s4032/IMG_5666.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrNCNbEQ2y4fSXu9DUHmRpHSUlo3Q7v4yyUYw8O9prIfXru5fxoYaRMXPQUsPzin76yXzmWUF0Os7aa0N3DGuuJ1YaNCy2pMgMSi4y5qaU3PY9XEef3PMq4WCXWidyNTsI8dxWSlXuqDkwovCJLfyxpZ6Pf-2xoK3SAZ7pZ7X-ag93m_WLG2eZ1tg/w640-h480/IMG_5666.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I always love it when I can get a picture like this. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTaJ15IO-23a0ESIz-lYcNTy74o8iZwgNBkGhUprCZf9oxClhx3li8Uf-hzWhaicAdobghLJ02yyM4gVBavnRBfHtGUbmw22W0conA3jcEerI4nbChKMK2wmSX0dG7XKCGJNSB8a2QBiUCGdqJhxCt6nxtZUBg6mRmfeSpPbLgvO0lCwKrsZBBW1i/s4032/IMG_5667.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTaJ15IO-23a0ESIz-lYcNTy74o8iZwgNBkGhUprCZf9oxClhx3li8Uf-hzWhaicAdobghLJ02yyM4gVBavnRBfHtGUbmw22W0conA3jcEerI4nbChKMK2wmSX0dG7XKCGJNSB8a2QBiUCGdqJhxCt6nxtZUBg6mRmfeSpPbLgvO0lCwKrsZBBW1i/w300-h400/IMG_5667.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How appropriate that the recent Bookstore Romance Day included the popular blind date with a book promotion. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCnZeHsQEBunMEKQpKlDp8WbXyQGrcWk-Q5bPljTY235EHGaBY3cYwZbFRczD84Kc7soW3188HjzC5SVDVxmjXX5efk9y7vwC14XctB6N9xWxkdAbokYRZiP5wX37OPZI6Bp5Sn6MgWhWMEiQzMsHM2aMqhUo9c8qZ9LFyXPtGfpFAZECRSrxo0MYg/s4032/IMG_5668.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCnZeHsQEBunMEKQpKlDp8WbXyQGrcWk-Q5bPljTY235EHGaBY3cYwZbFRczD84Kc7soW3188HjzC5SVDVxmjXX5efk9y7vwC14XctB6N9xWxkdAbokYRZiP5wX37OPZI6Bp5Sn6MgWhWMEiQzMsHM2aMqhUo9c8qZ9LFyXPtGfpFAZECRSrxo0MYg/w640-h480/IMG_5668.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7EE1x7xaeBHgDBvkqM-KvlIPxkUmBbr9KLe5E-yLOQyDh92qQK1nBY_n8t3qn7Ke15yqBKDr7Zf6a4PwFeadT_PDxDrEnzbvv7KJ0Y876o87yYM483THljDQyKgY-RDhVupr5I4eafMhL_zEDl9uSCLjjhttffFjcbiVVzK9so-Dx61YEIlx-8Ww/s4032/IMG_5671.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7EE1x7xaeBHgDBvkqM-KvlIPxkUmBbr9KLe5E-yLOQyDh92qQK1nBY_n8t3qn7Ke15yqBKDr7Zf6a4PwFeadT_PDxDrEnzbvv7KJ0Y876o87yYM483THljDQyKgY-RDhVupr5I4eafMhL_zEDl9uSCLjjhttffFjcbiVVzK9so-Dx61YEIlx-8Ww/w640-h480/IMG_5671.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think kids will enjoy this area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebA1Q47G0ZgGNTmLpfvsKocNf5ouuwFAnsqwL5SPHLuUoqD14x5qwJhnxLZClqiu0l2E_I6ytuHTHGDztYq2ELXViYaXjR2-GjxTGSUnX8GUJUDNXICWNfRUYDyxKYrv1KJgQbjwsAXe4ISKu8apGUlcqNouI_kF46-qpbVz2lhcganenOzYXbnOX/s4032/IMG_5672.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebA1Q47G0ZgGNTmLpfvsKocNf5ouuwFAnsqwL5SPHLuUoqD14x5qwJhnxLZClqiu0l2E_I6ytuHTHGDztYq2ELXViYaXjR2-GjxTGSUnX8GUJUDNXICWNfRUYDyxKYrv1KJgQbjwsAXe4ISKu8apGUlcqNouI_kF46-qpbVz2lhcganenOzYXbnOX/w640-h480/IMG_5672.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another angle of the children's area including tiny chairs for tiny customers. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie54LXWle5lgbml88A7t5yKVCqtZ_FYTSKqZqqRGOAFhV8ldRdzUx1ZcbpnqPl6PQB5nMmRA23W13MsltBiRwPvyFCKG-u6RJPUFAVPT7l7xEXKqNX7SAh_VZEhPayk48-lW-2Ua34Ob_gFsKdIrYrTikrjgM2jRHbdiw2CpeizDJrEbksvkahHnVU/s4032/IMG_5673.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie54LXWle5lgbml88A7t5yKVCqtZ_FYTSKqZqqRGOAFhV8ldRdzUx1ZcbpnqPl6PQB5nMmRA23W13MsltBiRwPvyFCKG-u6RJPUFAVPT7l7xEXKqNX7SAh_VZEhPayk48-lW-2Ua34Ob_gFsKdIrYrTikrjgM2jRHbdiw2CpeizDJrEbksvkahHnVU/w640-h480/IMG_5673.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A cross view of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBw2PrtGXraykZxhz6RhRVpUiwwtt0EuCrkjHfc33pvJm5yh06PKowAmH2R5lUKbYm7OUYw0FgotabYUNhbMrT5KF5IDilsPtQSMqLp0Gy7S9m8T2jRcCKHxPyiVeI6anXaHVV0LQXGViK-nMxyciVUGNObG3dirp56XXKHfBGQ6tQbxPxmXxM8M0/s4032/IMG_5674.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBw2PrtGXraykZxhz6RhRVpUiwwtt0EuCrkjHfc33pvJm5yh06PKowAmH2R5lUKbYm7OUYw0FgotabYUNhbMrT5KF5IDilsPtQSMqLp0Gy7S9m8T2jRcCKHxPyiVeI6anXaHVV0LQXGViK-nMxyciVUGNObG3dirp56XXKHfBGQ6tQbxPxmXxM8M0/w400-h300/IMG_5674.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two perfect seats to start a book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2qANSCUtpMvxwo3LnjhOTXC0zgRS8ocxr12abU0z_VDsDcqzmjJ9Y1LrtoSuNky0IVomJnnUld_9O_NocRutPMw7Mt3qzo-76G19NygoReaXeGMlDMfvPlcxBhoeLLYA-wQ73Es2IPQznKlvytgVixdV960QQ1Us8Cug_7XCU3OZhFutFfBQ6fog/s4032/IMG_5675.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2qANSCUtpMvxwo3LnjhOTXC0zgRS8ocxr12abU0z_VDsDcqzmjJ9Y1LrtoSuNky0IVomJnnUld_9O_NocRutPMw7Mt3qzo-76G19NygoReaXeGMlDMfvPlcxBhoeLLYA-wQ73Es2IPQznKlvytgVixdV960QQ1Us8Cug_7XCU3OZhFutFfBQ6fog/w480-h640/IMG_5675.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find something here to go with a children's book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMuMBIdontkHBP5oGcQYavVnoI7-SvraDFA0L76P4PYLMX6RrDqWG79nbRDGRycGvIshHPSBgRGZt3kSrwO_IppSRe8ChT_eala6mbFoFQSki6S74zKMgibmzbzWh0xl4c3TgDjWt94gQ1F1zolrvVfpF_54cHYTELgzYWE_4QcXfEd2dS6Z6AYHYA/s4032/IMG_5676.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMuMBIdontkHBP5oGcQYavVnoI7-SvraDFA0L76P4PYLMX6RrDqWG79nbRDGRycGvIshHPSBgRGZt3kSrwO_IppSRe8ChT_eala6mbFoFQSki6S74zKMgibmzbzWh0xl4c3TgDjWt94gQ1F1zolrvVfpF_54cHYTELgzYWE_4QcXfEd2dS6Z6AYHYA/w400-h300/IMG_5676.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Are there any chess players in Canby? Come to The Book Nook and play a match. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilwn6Rkr0h8HaGzMzJBXvYxzs23N5XRYJ8kEkjy3qReYgkhlaEoQh8uNcTv6WAd5Q7sNS0N3ElXAkZfENVBV-95P4FXTiJvwJs4j-UDhgXJaZ7Pu4Abj6nHA6wQuZSMhNZOa91t5AlC-gMICgmcUNcBq9xtO3HruESe88nA3qSjZWuFdFXXOBBDdqv/s4032/IMG_5678.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilwn6Rkr0h8HaGzMzJBXvYxzs23N5XRYJ8kEkjy3qReYgkhlaEoQh8uNcTv6WAd5Q7sNS0N3ElXAkZfENVBV-95P4FXTiJvwJs4j-UDhgXJaZ7Pu4Abj6nHA6wQuZSMhNZOa91t5AlC-gMICgmcUNcBq9xtO3HruESe88nA3qSjZWuFdFXXOBBDdqv/s320/IMG_5678.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ALWAYS ask your bookstore about a gift card or gift certificate. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfn_Yqd_pPjxIWqnYZMtDjp3B-05EJKNI4Qg9SoRmpEb9tSBZ6x3nCW-9_7tgZnvK9ImpCfULh010IjTASoiyd0nA3bAPhKVKs4z6KIhF3hJH5Ed-vnUh12cNlaa4Li-ZrcCeNcR2uZJF2nokK54u5j-4EmBbAKU-jhyPKM2tXzf_JlHE08Tl3scVY/s4032/IMG_5679.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfn_Yqd_pPjxIWqnYZMtDjp3B-05EJKNI4Qg9SoRmpEb9tSBZ6x3nCW-9_7tgZnvK9ImpCfULh010IjTASoiyd0nA3bAPhKVKs4z6KIhF3hJH5Ed-vnUh12cNlaa4Li-ZrcCeNcR2uZJF2nokK54u5j-4EmBbAKU-jhyPKM2tXzf_JlHE08Tl3scVY/w480-h640/IMG_5679.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are only a few of the games available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sVzMZEx81TJjU5eYbuAecHL70N9436U8Wn37uB0VoIfwx317M8ryWnIBQ73ezJBR2V3ucFfTHcK-oGN3al0UDwJyBH3Cflo_5btNIgglq9Mn2HsB6LIY89Tq941mZltRczIoPTzM_i5LUIRwDkebU-fk4e24MdOWdTUu32i8bjwEMtLdGFiqyVY7/s4032/IMG_5681.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sVzMZEx81TJjU5eYbuAecHL70N9436U8Wn37uB0VoIfwx317M8ryWnIBQ73ezJBR2V3ucFfTHcK-oGN3al0UDwJyBH3Cflo_5btNIgglq9Mn2HsB6LIY89Tq941mZltRczIoPTzM_i5LUIRwDkebU-fk4e24MdOWdTUu32i8bjwEMtLdGFiqyVY7/w640-h480/IMG_5681.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the bookstore looking from the children's area toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHtYepK3sSJ5bdQvPxo04_ZW5qA3N3LnPMNjGNzz-bcNGsHD6CzlOxpx8U8f5j1Sk7ye0c8r2Z8pKVK-tlAqocqloJiaN6K8IFHnlez25XL6CvIYz9k8aeQj89Wsm_O4FpbVvqxv_GdwphyNs7pP1SD8TQEccXlZ7sbp0tFWlOsOrIeq1vMBgw1Ep/s4032/IMG_5683.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHtYepK3sSJ5bdQvPxo04_ZW5qA3N3LnPMNjGNzz-bcNGsHD6CzlOxpx8U8f5j1Sk7ye0c8r2Z8pKVK-tlAqocqloJiaN6K8IFHnlez25XL6CvIYz9k8aeQj89Wsm_O4FpbVvqxv_GdwphyNs7pP1SD8TQEccXlZ7sbp0tFWlOsOrIeq1vMBgw1Ep/w400-h300/IMG_5683.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's always fun to see the individual and creative ways bookstores are decorated. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiub0iIZWjrAYp_CVyYh3050irLqJgq2pDO5-wqFvx7fQbDAU1NfckaFIKvIxxBV4ThXfgRkziUTmQgbG25VmWsT4jKmxyuJp0toVAms0xZPwbDMZxhJGjFwgqyNv8HZpT75HYX_B19nNwhyUrggFqSTBrcKmFylcyPKgM9hiPNqDRcTwYKBJTg0QQI/s4032/IMG_5687.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiub0iIZWjrAYp_CVyYh3050irLqJgq2pDO5-wqFvx7fQbDAU1NfckaFIKvIxxBV4ThXfgRkziUTmQgbG25VmWsT4jKmxyuJp0toVAms0xZPwbDMZxhJGjFwgqyNv8HZpT75HYX_B19nNwhyUrggFqSTBrcKmFylcyPKgM9hiPNqDRcTwYKBJTg0QQI/w480-h640/IMG_5687.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Megan, the fine owner at The Book Nook. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-79667572232422841052023-08-27T17:14:00.000-04:002023-08-27T17:14:04.491-04:00Jan’s - Beaverton, OR<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWHXytMt8bVvawOV3xY9vte-nqqaflyzLyZPBQMR-9FRINb_KUuiLMbKgGmknlL1qZ_GhFNOqRcx_OOi6jDubkEvp0nDF7Aj9W5zxc5IbLm4lLaKAnOWpmD8Zg9CtzBrOFJHVOg4B_xAeQj7ThSXYrFaxb7M1sWEY2Olb6neF1rY29iugIAr6FNMB/s4032/IMG_5603.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWHXytMt8bVvawOV3xY9vte-nqqaflyzLyZPBQMR-9FRINb_KUuiLMbKgGmknlL1qZ_GhFNOqRcx_OOi6jDubkEvp0nDF7Aj9W5zxc5IbLm4lLaKAnOWpmD8Zg9CtzBrOFJHVOg4B_xAeQj7ThSXYrFaxb7M1sWEY2Olb6neF1rY29iugIAr6FNMB/w300-h400/IMG_5603.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jan's, Beaverton, OR<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>Calling all bookstore enthusiasts and small business supporters in the Pacific Northwest. Time to mount up and ride! Any bookstore like Jan’s that’s been on a run for 42 years deserves your attention, recognition, and support. As current owner Lori C. told me, some of their regulars go all the way back to when the store was first known as Jan’s Paperbacks. But now, the economy is not quite as good, especially here at Jan’s, and they need your support more than ever. </p><p>The original Jan’s Paperbacks was a paperback trade store but today Jan’s offers hardbacks as well as a few new ones, mostly recent releases. Keep in mind though that they can order any books you might request. Customers can bring books in and receive store credit in return but Jan's has to be particular about what they take due to space. Their romance section is especially strong. Jan’s has an active event schedule and I was impressed to hear that they have 9 book clubs. If you live in the area, ask about these and consider joining one that suits your interest, a great way to support the store. Most of the sidelines they carry support local artisans and include jewelry, eco tote bags, vintage vinyl, games, soaps, and puzzles. But the hot item here that’s flying out of the store is something called a comfy bowl cozy. This is a bowl-shaped item made of cotton materials that is microwave safe and used to surround your dishware in the microwave.</p><p>To those of you who are regular customers at Jan’s, start spreading the news. Visit the store often, bring a friend or a relative. Introduce them to Lori and Stephanie, a bookseller, and help them to see what a good bookstore experience they can have when they come here. Congratulations to Lori who just celebrated a 5-year anniversary of Jan’s ownership. Help her make it 5 more with your continued and regular support. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir. </p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>The English Experience</i>, Julie Schumacher. Professor Fitger from Payne University doesn't like his students, his colleagues, his administration, or his ex-wife. Yet, he's been told he's going to chaperone a group of students to England as part of the school's abroad program. This cranky professor will leave you chuckling and wait until you see the students he's in charge of. I love this author and also recommend <i>Dear Committee Members</i>. Recommended. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The Night Always Comes</i>, Willy Vlautin. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwbMhp79ZHpnYJGsg17TJV-AZkve3dpHxliDJvqgkPeDEiOfWddf1v34gnnJnpTUqRw4bTfgs3qvyzY3lSxCrONNDgPD1vOJ9uOA3PKfGsbn8ZQYS8kUcs5_OiwqwzJ0msSDFHnyrTAgpJxsfww0M4guttRhS1iDWqvd-B6rqQtz6QDAtdUW4mCQL/s4032/IMG_5602.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwbMhp79ZHpnYJGsg17TJV-AZkve3dpHxliDJvqgkPeDEiOfWddf1v34gnnJnpTUqRw4bTfgs3qvyzY3lSxCrONNDgPD1vOJ9uOA3PKfGsbn8ZQYS8kUcs5_OiwqwzJ0msSDFHnyrTAgpJxsfww0M4guttRhS1iDWqvd-B6rqQtz6QDAtdUW4mCQL/w640-h480/IMG_5602.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful storefront and entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Pz6RSoxIkH06wvK5H9xD8ETRevh7_unn-_O4psXIi6frUZ4fnRiVDfY2JGCW6qVrOluMj5nuOftPHeFPHF_XhG_KXnE7Eo6HHOw8M8HpMUfG1YfujCNtUhIXkMaDpnS08kMSjA8j6paDKOgLNlGc1Arv1TtOHYYzE-ghvhi6mCQPUJZLygDPWt5-/s4032/IMG_5604.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Pz6RSoxIkH06wvK5H9xD8ETRevh7_unn-_O4psXIi6frUZ4fnRiVDfY2JGCW6qVrOluMj5nuOftPHeFPHF_XhG_KXnE7Eo6HHOw8M8HpMUfG1YfujCNtUhIXkMaDpnS08kMSjA8j6paDKOgLNlGc1Arv1TtOHYYzE-ghvhi6mCQPUJZLygDPWt5-/w640-h480/IMG_5604.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Get warmed-up for your visit by shopping before you even enter. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-kU0y2SiQ6WzUQqxtZF-N-EOTePvV88ycPPn6c_8xOh5nsJPv1RJULLIEfYX1aWAggOaf5BKTFFfwmXXImDgbvape5ekr8iAdSfVWUWMpnpcNkRo2y1rzgC2L5r_wNF6BcSN9cBUttX1aWlMYvYOOG3T_EZtdzDR03hy9WzjHGUUp6e-NutPbGMc/s4032/IMG_5605.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-kU0y2SiQ6WzUQqxtZF-N-EOTePvV88ycPPn6c_8xOh5nsJPv1RJULLIEfYX1aWAggOaf5BKTFFfwmXXImDgbvape5ekr8iAdSfVWUWMpnpcNkRo2y1rzgC2L5r_wNF6BcSN9cBUttX1aWlMYvYOOG3T_EZtdzDR03hy9WzjHGUUp6e-NutPbGMc/w640-h480/IMG_5605.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unique shaped display windows. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVPyiBcmGKSksExMQ5zA7AZhJapKcaqu8iKG5qDivwFPfxPTHlUk-ePAE0A7sSRqyCv5q6kKhy0GJB9h-rVkNuc1u-xNoifj4B_sUoywTI49wW1hxpuhFR9MiCdYUmZXf9_rWMtrUZERcI5kp3DhOoMQ4ZxvkMj4Y0yzxifD6pqLwfSjAkP-1rFbQe/s4032/IMG_5606.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVPyiBcmGKSksExMQ5zA7AZhJapKcaqu8iKG5qDivwFPfxPTHlUk-ePAE0A7sSRqyCv5q6kKhy0GJB9h-rVkNuc1u-xNoifj4B_sUoywTI49wW1hxpuhFR9MiCdYUmZXf9_rWMtrUZERcI5kp3DhOoMQ4ZxvkMj4Y0yzxifD6pqLwfSjAkP-1rFbQe/w300-h400/IMG_5606.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The store hosts 9 book clubs. Find one that's right for you. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjanwsE5gPp1oLAJ-lfucDZgbAbUwCs31oRbKBXz8LyqxwQzUrYxp2cg-5KOYHCScBV9e9OcMrfViCk5BRMwvSLbperxMDSHjw_d7N4ekeEgAkl3F12ulbDYzG5eARxpjs4rwG9Me5RPFPg3lIrVhFn89PxJ4JT_zJQ376DWaOE2BvU6XIjp4-0dkwm/s4032/IMG_5607.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjanwsE5gPp1oLAJ-lfucDZgbAbUwCs31oRbKBXz8LyqxwQzUrYxp2cg-5KOYHCScBV9e9OcMrfViCk5BRMwvSLbperxMDSHjw_d7N4ekeEgAkl3F12ulbDYzG5eARxpjs4rwG9Me5RPFPg3lIrVhFn89PxJ4JT_zJQ376DWaOE2BvU6XIjp4-0dkwm/w640-h480/IMG_5607.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEids8-EP9EvkE0X0bFzF9s5_05hi8AeLZJ7gRiFOQLrey6kufI4yvHYGtnOiktMfGjp6BAKG4x7rR0-GKek_aMMKIdUckgWzILAlXAWgtw772P80V97z1bHcFM49O9HkVvlIhEYjW-rOsFtpBszHaVpnROKsbbVGY0BaBUz4KSbCb2nyafQZQkQUzpt/s4032/IMG_5608.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEids8-EP9EvkE0X0bFzF9s5_05hi8AeLZJ7gRiFOQLrey6kufI4yvHYGtnOiktMfGjp6BAKG4x7rR0-GKek_aMMKIdUckgWzILAlXAWgtw772P80V97z1bHcFM49O9HkVvlIhEYjW-rOsFtpBszHaVpnROKsbbVGY0BaBUz4KSbCb2nyafQZQkQUzpt/w300-h400/IMG_5608.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Directly to the right after you enter is the checkout counter and a display of the new books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqWt85z4sTUoG4SbNIUMVVJaWHNpRrroFuk4S5BRGEKzzzL6jBnsu1aeizuMuwC8OMA-X4CG5Wkivi85yyyvjGaIOtJQ07g5sWd3A0bZOKJ7xIhmm-uBqP-cBLd8b6ngaucM_mUgSBCSxvdAFQrq_dnnl5j2AOqhViVlHI-VbEf86ZI4h1PQtHLb9/s4032/IMG_5610.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqWt85z4sTUoG4SbNIUMVVJaWHNpRrroFuk4S5BRGEKzzzL6jBnsu1aeizuMuwC8OMA-X4CG5Wkivi85yyyvjGaIOtJQ07g5sWd3A0bZOKJ7xIhmm-uBqP-cBLd8b6ngaucM_mUgSBCSxvdAFQrq_dnnl5j2AOqhViVlHI-VbEf86ZI4h1PQtHLb9/w300-h400/IMG_5610.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You'll want to add this to your purchase before you go. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt51MjwZ50yro1Mcsh6OEf_yMb3L-Duv7VTz4EdwOwSQLYPtaQEbMYKszniM9XqTjaqWE3Bf2PRjtH6sYp1h3GqIbhR06CClgiLJbM1xLQFlLLSjBAF63Af6apVabHMdtKCmmfdHavUJsf9zWMNpfQa8AgJp9KiPTeU5VgyaIsLCR5nyQ_z6jTnwiS/s4032/IMG_5611.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt51MjwZ50yro1Mcsh6OEf_yMb3L-Duv7VTz4EdwOwSQLYPtaQEbMYKszniM9XqTjaqWE3Bf2PRjtH6sYp1h3GqIbhR06CClgiLJbM1xLQFlLLSjBAF63Af6apVabHMdtKCmmfdHavUJsf9zWMNpfQa8AgJp9KiPTeU5VgyaIsLCR5nyQ_z6jTnwiS/w480-h640/IMG_5611.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take a few steps into the store and look to the right. You'll see this long book aisle. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQ8bmr1SJrNMcmDMQHGytA-QsJQ-7TlQ7i8RcedMfd-qOdoXZoC-r8_2f3TPGTMjmdzCjNSG4JoMlucxjwM0tQeZ_WSJ36Qpzc9xiRlUBB3V0bsi98Qphdu2xqPPJsPw01Cy3fxtS8A5ulX4pL7bD8S-29UxdsyYGjnJSE_vf_tBExXzCn8evF2VT/s4032/IMG_5612.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQ8bmr1SJrNMcmDMQHGytA-QsJQ-7TlQ7i8RcedMfd-qOdoXZoC-r8_2f3TPGTMjmdzCjNSG4JoMlucxjwM0tQeZ_WSJ36Qpzc9xiRlUBB3V0bsi98Qphdu2xqPPJsPw01Cy3fxtS8A5ulX4pL7bD8S-29UxdsyYGjnJSE_vf_tBExXzCn8evF2VT/w480-h640/IMG_5612.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I really like this display, a nice touch. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZayeJXuhVbQFAPz-yDWPhRPOzlArJ78gHSFTtTpZbiUynp13nxEn3G1dwjvw87RuhPERt6-GS3Nrcoam1XeyA0x5fMd3VPiy4DUIjMPOfnar3ojAQF5PWDs-UhgGnQ_1qcp0nQBv82Qh8PjgHraVDVZRF90H1y4k_C4NN52Bj9bPd9MrW4KB9e0lT/s4032/IMG_5614.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZayeJXuhVbQFAPz-yDWPhRPOzlArJ78gHSFTtTpZbiUynp13nxEn3G1dwjvw87RuhPERt6-GS3Nrcoam1XeyA0x5fMd3VPiy4DUIjMPOfnar3ojAQF5PWDs-UhgGnQ_1qcp0nQBv82Qh8PjgHraVDVZRF90H1y4k_C4NN52Bj9bPd9MrW4KB9e0lT/w300-h400/IMG_5614.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Used book policy. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3s_Z1jSgKVNWWbFzGyRgtg-uQ7lRnNPbwvirjLEqbySiq_r3AHSYqCuAH72V0A7yHJiSzBf_JAYDCsoj1Rscl_gdjp_LzOi7JfVBZFyL2MSwxR-p6pXGyyw1ftYOljwBjP6fw9fmIfILeKpbj2iBkwTBT28MYOc-Hs8Dnt5mmCsIjNcmtzUO8LZBJ/s4032/IMG_5615.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3s_Z1jSgKVNWWbFzGyRgtg-uQ7lRnNPbwvirjLEqbySiq_r3AHSYqCuAH72V0A7yHJiSzBf_JAYDCsoj1Rscl_gdjp_LzOi7JfVBZFyL2MSwxR-p6pXGyyw1ftYOljwBjP6fw9fmIfILeKpbj2iBkwTBT28MYOc-Hs8Dnt5mmCsIjNcmtzUO8LZBJ/w480-h640/IMG_5615.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Psst. Check out the bottom shelf to manage your budget. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvU9WUCS1UFJB-IU3rnePmrOdYYbl9tK3FyrgX6SK39dXs-pL2oJBXqpVOTeFDZjA_juIC42Fa9PT-GNEcZ3dqOsqEpWD9Ix2rvowbgHPN-UBrwD1cLvS4juW4Q6ZXqsYsypAYadiyT22gMbY8tN03cTYeVK8IH4Sdl2kJpmZ48T9zjCRTtP4Ti7oG/s4032/IMG_5616.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvU9WUCS1UFJB-IU3rnePmrOdYYbl9tK3FyrgX6SK39dXs-pL2oJBXqpVOTeFDZjA_juIC42Fa9PT-GNEcZ3dqOsqEpWD9Ix2rvowbgHPN-UBrwD1cLvS4juW4Q6ZXqsYsypAYadiyT22gMbY8tN03cTYeVK8IH4Sdl2kJpmZ48T9zjCRTtP4Ti7oG/w480-h640/IMG_5616.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great place in the front of the store to sample a book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIlXrqTjMVIS5_wFwI4swy6-0bAj-p6Kdfa6mNdWR37GSNbu1_5kRNBySdkzwCC-ei-xehsWwu-GZCa8fQZ9dHEUGxG_27F683MkkeppQdiYCfTRISoDFB3dmVWXoMMsBKAhgfDjUEg8NascyPQ-eTj5zMvqQ-UonnCZuw2cQ4j0v8phVFVJLedii/s4032/IMG_5617.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIlXrqTjMVIS5_wFwI4swy6-0bAj-p6Kdfa6mNdWR37GSNbu1_5kRNBySdkzwCC-ei-xehsWwu-GZCa8fQZ9dHEUGxG_27F683MkkeppQdiYCfTRISoDFB3dmVWXoMMsBKAhgfDjUEg8NascyPQ-eTj5zMvqQ-UonnCZuw2cQ4j0v8phVFVJLedii/w300-h400/IMG_5617.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Locally sourced soap. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMMXnIzvA_-IMG9af5gjuhOocTbgWnCfO912go6E5l4dikxW9_IabM3d28SBW99mzxqyr8KZI2Fau9mMvgN4Voq7TYpnzD9F61OPS9_dBGsBJ0Np7JdkHXwUgG6MmdWXcrWagnQb-YqTr2XmSoVRnZtR1_lQpPPF31zlp2_lb1bsEM2gforOuMAg8/s4032/IMG_5619.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMMXnIzvA_-IMG9af5gjuhOocTbgWnCfO912go6E5l4dikxW9_IabM3d28SBW99mzxqyr8KZI2Fau9mMvgN4Voq7TYpnzD9F61OPS9_dBGsBJ0Np7JdkHXwUgG6MmdWXcrWagnQb-YqTr2XmSoVRnZtR1_lQpPPF31zlp2_lb1bsEM2gforOuMAg8/w480-h640/IMG_5619.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find these shelves to browse some classics. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8kGso29bXM6v3i2-2gezh5b056gzjmR6T2Aku6FiCW9tmOOn94ENMF2SBdHWrbaJub_qzAtrylk0z8z7VxqYkXeyeJP8nAgGDwDYTcOWC70GspQhN_NDyqV3RLUcrQ4J7fXXR84BM90Se34R3bP11jTHNl0m48Flrqul_7uz_pXCzFJT0mrmuekGk/s4032/IMG_5621.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8kGso29bXM6v3i2-2gezh5b056gzjmR6T2Aku6FiCW9tmOOn94ENMF2SBdHWrbaJub_qzAtrylk0z8z7VxqYkXeyeJP8nAgGDwDYTcOWC70GspQhN_NDyqV3RLUcrQ4J7fXXR84BM90Se34R3bP11jTHNl0m48Flrqul_7uz_pXCzFJT0mrmuekGk/w480-h640/IMG_5621.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I call this the wall of appreciation. Jan's is an important part of the community. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7rI1CZueDiNu9S8CbbjQnMqWREq7vSqPQcfZFTkFCjot6P453uLp-KPQVnCjkVFdOlkAJXj2oBPN0JTMLZqKl5xUDrVyALBdW78_QU-s8CirCb1Es_K6jQPvUODAeQ3KJ7jHTJRGFJePogOjWxuuJXzW4CUAyiR47YXIuq3io5dCZTQmKN5zQBfx/s4032/IMG_5622.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7rI1CZueDiNu9S8CbbjQnMqWREq7vSqPQcfZFTkFCjot6P453uLp-KPQVnCjkVFdOlkAJXj2oBPN0JTMLZqKl5xUDrVyALBdW78_QU-s8CirCb1Es_K6jQPvUODAeQ3KJ7jHTJRGFJePogOjWxuuJXzW4CUAyiR47YXIuq3io5dCZTQmKN5zQBfx/w480-h640/IMG_5622.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the items of local and regional interest.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3FCnCQXO5H3hw0szDtMJLs1iJ0_XOs8CmMO6TuOTpKV3R5BUKQop1oIJ6flKbvMql0KBXUsfXkOgZLSV63BpryGobZOkc8ssfA2LpbagUDCYXkK0qq6IFnvnjH-_nst-RpvDpL6ZUU9qY1ChjD8tu35lwb-O6TYpGo40CoEVurTfY3oP3_61H-u7/s4032/IMG_5623.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3FCnCQXO5H3hw0szDtMJLs1iJ0_XOs8CmMO6TuOTpKV3R5BUKQop1oIJ6flKbvMql0KBXUsfXkOgZLSV63BpryGobZOkc8ssfA2LpbagUDCYXkK0qq6IFnvnjH-_nst-RpvDpL6ZUU9qY1ChjD8tu35lwb-O6TYpGo40CoEVurTfY3oP3_61H-u7/w300-h400/IMG_5623.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They offer music on vinyl. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQPESIZ5Bf9dDvQNjjaSBl3ZkjJNgwEEgtNeo5v0YxmWzhU07CEg2u7GmmKuoUk81Vuh-XphmNeeMAAtDhzFqUFBMEROAuvAlxJxpCiezUatah2b5kyE1HXZcaT_7LWXBrYRb_40SoPZfUdxLUea0M5aESX8PhA07KiqKrhucaU3vxDZU5RvMn5iK/s4032/IMG_5624.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQPESIZ5Bf9dDvQNjjaSBl3ZkjJNgwEEgtNeo5v0YxmWzhU07CEg2u7GmmKuoUk81Vuh-XphmNeeMAAtDhzFqUFBMEROAuvAlxJxpCiezUatah2b5kyE1HXZcaT_7LWXBrYRb_40SoPZfUdxLUea0M5aESX8PhA07KiqKrhucaU3vxDZU5RvMn5iK/w480-h640/IMG_5624.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the back of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXDT0kAFJTPqsAQeCvEKp19f8phkeS59rMqTj9qDmM_qimt17-Ydv2WJXoMtsMhLnWHCkbW-_f2GJwgW8tQfCmcXvsmA_Oz2jBbqudi_Q4aDka_cx3YauIqJoisxNbEZiMqxVeeUIDQUBPD1m-vG5HEwPAziivjaN-YhWM6s2A_MNVXVZmC4iZp8L/s4032/IMG_5625.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXDT0kAFJTPqsAQeCvEKp19f8phkeS59rMqTj9qDmM_qimt17-Ydv2WJXoMtsMhLnWHCkbW-_f2GJwgW8tQfCmcXvsmA_Oz2jBbqudi_Q4aDka_cx3YauIqJoisxNbEZiMqxVeeUIDQUBPD1m-vG5HEwPAziivjaN-YhWM6s2A_MNVXVZmC4iZp8L/w640-h480/IMG_5625.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reusable eco-totes. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGzq8vOKilylC-41QyFDPMCqezDWhAOP6oDmowkPA3eEICx49CRp2AqlyfGfKmUsZnjEzM_sU44k8fttOTYa86Ugq3vPDTiFV7t7jwgWG8rk2O6GGuWkSnwBo5bY-ss9bzQE_e5rFKlwh3V2WM0PaatTMxe2gLB81kkTbg9mPyT_jTesD3UH1Uw073/s4032/IMG_5627.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGzq8vOKilylC-41QyFDPMCqezDWhAOP6oDmowkPA3eEICx49CRp2AqlyfGfKmUsZnjEzM_sU44k8fttOTYa86Ugq3vPDTiFV7t7jwgWG8rk2O6GGuWkSnwBo5bY-ss9bzQE_e5rFKlwh3V2WM0PaatTMxe2gLB81kkTbg9mPyT_jTesD3UH1Uw073/w300-h400/IMG_5627.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exactly. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidTqu9_HcGRI__ZuYxjcDodqtQlFVYyNhIU0JkPJvxKV3UyHDNqknZUbgzkTYozoVCEEA4K_EhX1ynDEMUuHcliY0KYFLumvORvDPE4Oy-_ZtIUj984IB4IgLQEKPiampXk-zBItRkutdNrt1fGSB9VYy8U6GIfQPUlvDXBqQPx3gtlcgiDXKBiN0h/s4032/IMG_5629.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidTqu9_HcGRI__ZuYxjcDodqtQlFVYyNhIU0JkPJvxKV3UyHDNqknZUbgzkTYozoVCEEA4K_EhX1ynDEMUuHcliY0KYFLumvORvDPE4Oy-_ZtIUj984IB4IgLQEKPiampXk-zBItRkutdNrt1fGSB9VYy8U6GIfQPUlvDXBqQPx3gtlcgiDXKBiN0h/w640-h480/IMG_5629.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the back room of the bookstore. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz8BJ3dAzkcFOSU8uc3DmhKvTdUkE8wV0NqCQsOR3jRIRUxGC7rmnC1NDF3nibtlfrAX1dT3QGWLtuTxRq27UU5p3HlcVU5ebT9o1cwrDoVfNGOr0eZ33pk9EpulO5q8opZG0GE5EJ3WCxF7s70OGPLkefJzLeaGeNEfZVChx751BS_LKeb5EGctZa/s4032/IMG_5630.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz8BJ3dAzkcFOSU8uc3DmhKvTdUkE8wV0NqCQsOR3jRIRUxGC7rmnC1NDF3nibtlfrAX1dT3QGWLtuTxRq27UU5p3HlcVU5ebT9o1cwrDoVfNGOr0eZ33pk9EpulO5q8opZG0GE5EJ3WCxF7s70OGPLkefJzLeaGeNEfZVChx751BS_LKeb5EGctZa/w640-h480/IMG_5630.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking from the back of the store toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7TqoDCftwWdbdBqxYGtwXEbRgQbYInFUZh9uFIvavF6x8z7xINvoMdboyH8aATyno1_wv1Nm5YaKhmELPLzvl7-eFVLj_aF4QJRCfi0Qq199e3NTDOT0NhyywX4js_1g3zoio-HbiIHexmdnVvxYwij1z2dpw46P5DTz-32KJIX1oa1EOxJhW-t4/s4032/IMG_5632.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7TqoDCftwWdbdBqxYGtwXEbRgQbYInFUZh9uFIvavF6x8z7xINvoMdboyH8aATyno1_wv1Nm5YaKhmELPLzvl7-eFVLj_aF4QJRCfi0Qq199e3NTDOT0NhyywX4js_1g3zoio-HbiIHexmdnVvxYwij1z2dpw46P5DTz-32KJIX1oa1EOxJhW-t4/w480-h640/IMG_5632.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great deal on book club books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoU3ode8YTaf3bxuj8D6MJHE60VD-IS1ZlpOTjybNZrwD5iJ-LTLqhDX2H7V6lK9q2P0hw0lJmArDAVJMjTL7vbTaEkVc8lADJb5xrjOZSfee_ob8Y1f8ljwCGTQ0wVjXPOG_1jlsrOzHGUm40MsBnvwUHAo4taRes1Uz3G9t6APCNsQ4lga7paxoX/s4032/IMG_5638.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoU3ode8YTaf3bxuj8D6MJHE60VD-IS1ZlpOTjybNZrwD5iJ-LTLqhDX2H7V6lK9q2P0hw0lJmArDAVJMjTL7vbTaEkVc8lADJb5xrjOZSfee_ob8Y1f8ljwCGTQ0wVjXPOG_1jlsrOzHGUm40MsBnvwUHAo4taRes1Uz3G9t6APCNsQ4lga7paxoX/w400-h300/IMG_5638.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tired of getting burned taking hot bowls out of the microwave? You need one of these. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnoraaIBaSXPvx2KJY_zDMvb5rFuroHHfw-QWmgz2fZNrAk7b12AKJldaXvNTtsQ6Y_dK-ovKPTzA5GenjXPVL76qxnHkDjFGeF1gHv72wXj6q4cp_tmpy8BAoznqCisVpXinjREJzC1LnBa_1MXt7ij7YJkayUfvynkl6Am_H6iXgHqBZqeozi6xi/s4032/IMG_5639.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnoraaIBaSXPvx2KJY_zDMvb5rFuroHHfw-QWmgz2fZNrAk7b12AKJldaXvNTtsQ6Y_dK-ovKPTzA5GenjXPVL76qxnHkDjFGeF1gHv72wXj6q4cp_tmpy8BAoznqCisVpXinjREJzC1LnBa_1MXt7ij7YJkayUfvynkl6Am_H6iXgHqBZqeozi6xi/w640-h480/IMG_5639.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you know any Zane Grey fans, send them here. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJe0CIG6HALp8Ac9EYu7uZb5FTNAso2mvYst-s7i8qW0uo0h2xlpN-eRB25V_VQtMWdKiS4A4UAX2MabZBqlf-rBTAYEkrijuooS88H27WwIeNnyEnP41CICDssYjgqtfM1-rS9FTXEUlVVKKxKytCOLF4nlKQ6yuqivrdMJ-rswBwqK9zWFyIiPvb/s4032/IMG_5640.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJe0CIG6HALp8Ac9EYu7uZb5FTNAso2mvYst-s7i8qW0uo0h2xlpN-eRB25V_VQtMWdKiS4A4UAX2MabZBqlf-rBTAYEkrijuooS88H27WwIeNnyEnP41CICDssYjgqtfM1-rS9FTXEUlVVKKxKytCOLF4nlKQ6yuqivrdMJ-rswBwqK9zWFyIiPvb/w480-h640/IMG_5640.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A mere fraction of the romance books available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuO5aZfROxnGPMe2OmowYkSzcSAO3k6JV1SiQWAEt44rkO9Qe7fuUfMKyS6XOyMq9BV4ImDSqVjkMYUtcW_2qZxLfTFHK75awQJS-Caj9JCNbSK7ophji96D-TCPdKRY4Q_pHFxNcqorx5jEMO5LNQ-71xyfN5SaZOCOBBlA_BudfbZu3L7o7_fDv/s4032/IMG_5637.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuO5aZfROxnGPMe2OmowYkSzcSAO3k6JV1SiQWAEt44rkO9Qe7fuUfMKyS6XOyMq9BV4ImDSqVjkMYUtcW_2qZxLfTFHK75awQJS-Caj9JCNbSK7ophji96D-TCPdKRY4Q_pHFxNcqorx5jEMO5LNQ-71xyfN5SaZOCOBBlA_BudfbZu3L7o7_fDv/w480-h640/IMG_5637.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Lori, the fine owner at Jan's in Beaverton. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-50202343254518292962023-08-20T23:22:00.001-04:002023-08-20T23:22:26.959-04:00Broadway Books - Portland, OR<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uXGqUgtwdVKkORlOx-E7as2Q8-Ay4Odv-VFXrFknM2rMAFtf33aAdkTVPj2gmhpr3Egmq0WMsoZfjaeSQmlNvfiswZ4bimjOhDJduc0m882N1PBpoBLqItMFYhNldEIFamfsEuusP3P9LxFGC0XZnLFeVoeuLoEGGlOe0KumC-hBgBDFHehr9lHc/s4032/IMG_5568.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uXGqUgtwdVKkORlOx-E7as2Q8-Ay4Odv-VFXrFknM2rMAFtf33aAdkTVPj2gmhpr3Egmq0WMsoZfjaeSQmlNvfiswZ4bimjOhDJduc0m882N1PBpoBLqItMFYhNldEIFamfsEuusP3P9LxFGC0XZnLFeVoeuLoEGGlOe0KumC-hBgBDFHehr9lHc/w400-h300/IMG_5568.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Broadway Books, Portland, OR<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> (Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)<br /></p><p>Again, at the risk of being repetitive, regular followers of my journey know how much I sing the praises of indie owners and booksellers. Broadway Books is my 563rd bookstore visited and it NEVER gets old meeting wonderful people like co-owners Sally M., Kim B., and bookseller Carrie. Either every employee at Broadway Books is awesome (likely) or the clunkers weren’t working the day of my visit (unlikely). Meeting people like this and experiencing the store leaves one with a "joie de vivre" and a spiritual lift that will never be duplicated by an online purchase. With people like this, no wonder Broadway Books has been on a successful run for 32 years. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nGJ94azJ8kyC3BGOnA3j3hUpwj4_IaZc-5_Rwp6BE0Kcf_XBdVhHe5TD5DSGa0-dnh7iplEXlOowp0tCw7Limie3lfBU1QurQBbHVrB1KJfWgRSZ0rV088-a5sS1Sc98yTbu1U0JfmT4mDQ8crtriokRX1fgo9CqCcUN9mcMCSY1YhPkvVT10TsZ/s4032/IMG_5580.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nGJ94azJ8kyC3BGOnA3j3hUpwj4_IaZc-5_Rwp6BE0Kcf_XBdVhHe5TD5DSGa0-dnh7iplEXlOowp0tCw7Limie3lfBU1QurQBbHVrB1KJfWgRSZ0rV088-a5sS1Sc98yTbu1U0JfmT4mDQ8crtriokRX1fgo9CqCcUN9mcMCSY1YhPkvVT10TsZ/s320/IMG_5580.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Get a signed edition of Keith Rosson's new book, <i>Fever House</i>. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Broadway Books is a one-level indie with a visible location on Portland’s busy Broadway Ave. The store is packed with all new books and a few used. Their online sales have been a big part of the business and were especially critical to the store’s success through the pandemic. They have an active events schedule and have a space in the back of the store that they’re able to clear for these. They were even fortunate to be able to host Michelle Obama on the tour of her book, <i>Becoming</i>. Books by local authors and small publishers are strong here, separating it from other bookstores who may not be able to do this. Another reason to visit indies is you never know when you’ll bump into an author like I did. Keith Rosson was here signing his new books, <i>Fever House,</i> released on the day of my visit. As for the store’s customers, co-owner Kim couldn’t have been more complimentary stating amazing, amazing, and amazing!</p><p>If this bookstore isn’t recognized on lists of Oregon’s finest I would be surprised. The enthusiastic welcoming and kindness matched by knowledgeable chats with these three ladies is simply the best. Pay this place a visit and discover the same joy I did. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>A Thread of Grace,</i> Mary Doria Russell. Historical fiction that focuses on the resistance in Italy and the many Catholic families who willingly took people into their homes, usually covertly. The challenge with this book was keeping track of the many character names and their various aliases depending on who their allegiances were with at different times. Time frame is 1943- the end of the war. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The English Experience</i>, Julie Schumacher. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>The English Experience</i>, Julie Schumacher. <i>This Is Happiness</i>, Niall Williams. <i>The Librarianist</i>, Patrick DeWitt. <i>The Baseball 100</i>, Joe Posnanski. Go Shark card game. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbCnCnkmPTjISr11UFZ__JodGsdlZQ_Z0MZ_oJB31flX4P0UEQKzZIQqm0h_wI2fRSEj4sU3bjA8zF8vbpaYFL-Gyj2BGZFCJ0UAbh4rq37rYBScw6wVH89UnTasJIqucVFM-Ai4KVcMYFmJbTYd6xege4GEhD-VDlWsnKYQWVIuNMs7B4_qLqmQc/s4032/IMG_5569.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbCnCnkmPTjISr11UFZ__JodGsdlZQ_Z0MZ_oJB31flX4P0UEQKzZIQqm0h_wI2fRSEj4sU3bjA8zF8vbpaYFL-Gyj2BGZFCJ0UAbh4rq37rYBScw6wVH89UnTasJIqucVFM-Ai4KVcMYFmJbTYd6xege4GEhD-VDlWsnKYQWVIuNMs7B4_qLqmQc/s320/IMG_5569.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sidewalk sign will tell you you're in the right place. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqKcTZN-6T4uUw1bM9ZVmWhRgI-2UCTW0gBEXvvWEOitl6982sPPiTudCkyd8ELJdl_31P6lx9vZMyKBfSaDs7f2eBqFSzZgc-1W_H5sH8szsnG6FjFAhrkovJV4Nzbom22NFA_qfm83AKZbVEFKWwtQzKixAFdU4ejau3KYmTMAWdnAX_PkgukwcF/s4032/IMG_5570.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqKcTZN-6T4uUw1bM9ZVmWhRgI-2UCTW0gBEXvvWEOitl6982sPPiTudCkyd8ELJdl_31P6lx9vZMyKBfSaDs7f2eBqFSzZgc-1W_H5sH8szsnG6FjFAhrkovJV4Nzbom22NFA_qfm83AKZbVEFKWwtQzKixAFdU4ejau3KYmTMAWdnAX_PkgukwcF/w640-h480/IMG_5570.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful storefront. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3adk2H01FcCjqaKH3lWQM4b2vtkXq9SGogifIxXism97NBLEJ5I3BhO-BK1YpHdJHoeEKIDYBL2o2054QmM3DqzzE9CEgcbQsNfk-7d7lCTbWPlo8BRp5q-3cE15FS1muB2PNYFqNz0G-iiUm4NLGNc6OZycejIflmCpet1_UbQYejKWqSSXWS4X/s4032/IMG_5571.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3adk2H01FcCjqaKH3lWQM4b2vtkXq9SGogifIxXism97NBLEJ5I3BhO-BK1YpHdJHoeEKIDYBL2o2054QmM3DqzzE9CEgcbQsNfk-7d7lCTbWPlo8BRp5q-3cE15FS1muB2PNYFqNz0G-iiUm4NLGNc6OZycejIflmCpet1_UbQYejKWqSSXWS4X/w640-h480/IMG_5571.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A portion of the large display window space. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZqG2DRlyzzedI-9ynFZ98YDUpSAYOvCwSpOtBtdUEZO-ol76VxiG6Pzn89HzmRj4iYjvRkjbUmqjZ85XznE3jlNTpXlXQCvT2h3HqzEUQWfV_K08nRDz2NJVLv8LdX3xw14-Jaay-NAY6WKajd970922L6qZm8BcbA2J0TLFcKZ_twrLdFXBc4b_/s4032/IMG_5572.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZqG2DRlyzzedI-9ynFZ98YDUpSAYOvCwSpOtBtdUEZO-ol76VxiG6Pzn89HzmRj4iYjvRkjbUmqjZ85XznE3jlNTpXlXQCvT2h3HqzEUQWfV_K08nRDz2NJVLv8LdX3xw14-Jaay-NAY6WKajd970922L6qZm8BcbA2J0TLFcKZ_twrLdFXBc4b_/w640-h480/IMG_5572.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZrmeeOFa0e3jSukNcDNOKeVRfpnj1sx2qlqP0KyQKlCUsvxbY8DNa4eCS_-SWnZyVpJCUQGKkLQ93kntr0pcORAnpcSWMgmbSvQWqxC4T8vvVkCm1NLGDFi-jIghfGr80VtvEUAcWJFyJ8J71QiEE0MeaJ6BFMK0YOnS1qS7zuiszSzJHCnvlgblZ/s4032/IMG_5573.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZrmeeOFa0e3jSukNcDNOKeVRfpnj1sx2qlqP0KyQKlCUsvxbY8DNa4eCS_-SWnZyVpJCUQGKkLQ93kntr0pcORAnpcSWMgmbSvQWqxC4T8vvVkCm1NLGDFi-jIghfGr80VtvEUAcWJFyJ8J71QiEE0MeaJ6BFMK0YOnS1qS7zuiszSzJHCnvlgblZ/w640-h480/IMG_5573.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking to the right from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7yi_UVXzZ8X19RDHkZBctO7aHHgm6C0ug4VPiZtU3npltmlgQpZUHvyqEkxiJQMZ1tTSzMcwexzYPKPrkFl4mdD-9DRgM56cn_jNfGaen8VH0b9Q4HTI--h6EecxZ8MxEtpFM1aMVCnIMm3V-JIqb4ZxaqjgfpBKdPgUEF1S0Y0CKMfoL7V5gp63N/s4032/IMG_5574.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7yi_UVXzZ8X19RDHkZBctO7aHHgm6C0ug4VPiZtU3npltmlgQpZUHvyqEkxiJQMZ1tTSzMcwexzYPKPrkFl4mdD-9DRgM56cn_jNfGaen8VH0b9Q4HTI--h6EecxZ8MxEtpFM1aMVCnIMm3V-JIqb4ZxaqjgfpBKdPgUEF1S0Y0CKMfoL7V5gp63N/w300-h400/IMG_5574.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking to the left from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXOGXo7NIxPD9PciGHpG2sOaXBJFesDgfRzRJkkiAMJ_fNdsVHmuLhBVgSAOPhc9pwEq10jpM72gmbpcODC8E7cz10JMAIEiAv5Q8KpeVUDFj5lZtcScc7IcMGm9l_M7NVR6Kydd4YitWMB5uAtOLhOHOJUEQQcqG2wE4qTZfD5KYNZ0to4eDFxgvO/s4032/IMG_5575.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXOGXo7NIxPD9PciGHpG2sOaXBJFesDgfRzRJkkiAMJ_fNdsVHmuLhBVgSAOPhc9pwEq10jpM72gmbpcODC8E7cz10JMAIEiAv5Q8KpeVUDFj5lZtcScc7IcMGm9l_M7NVR6Kydd4YitWMB5uAtOLhOHOJUEQQcqG2wE4qTZfD5KYNZ0to4eDFxgvO/w640-h480/IMG_5575.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Curling around to the left after entering and you'll find a few of the greeting cards available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcx6OYhDE0G3H4aOFVhrazdVNuDv9RRAUb6JSRU1x_U00H0XlPZbpaO8a5YQcK3vOEqhDq3ezPNYSJPbVnpkm5swrhaT9bhfYTbPfA3Zyay93JSYmjD5Y_0vflVz2avQZ-dZPVpvxesYkJeuA0J034H15B_Ciazxhi5FMrEzHjJjqsiWCgu08Bd5H/s4032/IMG_5576.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcx6OYhDE0G3H4aOFVhrazdVNuDv9RRAUb6JSRU1x_U00H0XlPZbpaO8a5YQcK3vOEqhDq3ezPNYSJPbVnpkm5swrhaT9bhfYTbPfA3Zyay93JSYmjD5Y_0vflVz2avQZ-dZPVpvxesYkJeuA0J034H15B_Ciazxhi5FMrEzHjJjqsiWCgu08Bd5H/w480-h640/IMG_5576.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Directly to the right and across the front of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQkFSkSGnE-X9PUvrQeCArl-N_3yuUD0SXlwa93wG402wJAbuFEJnJuo7jnkT4ECL_dj9W9S3hWfdMdiZx1daGOSAdqzXA4_T-rmM56HVHDqSWnnlRTdbq4CCazXc11nZtxsiRkEbx07VCPFMozUyDGaIfaFbnpK_T30abQZAh40z2kBKdv0SwxKj/s4032/IMG_5577.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQkFSkSGnE-X9PUvrQeCArl-N_3yuUD0SXlwa93wG402wJAbuFEJnJuo7jnkT4ECL_dj9W9S3hWfdMdiZx1daGOSAdqzXA4_T-rmM56HVHDqSWnnlRTdbq4CCazXc11nZtxsiRkEbx07VCPFMozUyDGaIfaFbnpK_T30abQZAh40z2kBKdv0SwxKj/w480-h640/IMG_5577.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Staff recommendations display. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCnrZ5pUuSiELVcxF3FPK_uz69kB8hvTIpk5ljU8oXVyS5ZisOsQNqhfg7pLOGt0sf-UakwBizueZurIlsjzoNdjMQW1Kzhg-bYRBC8h0rArdn2zACTLGGoStPbrbvJYmjQw8UEtjvB_030ztQKk5_P5xwbV4ifvdmUVTV3wOpGsnzAwauyiu8y6e/s4032/IMG_5578.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCnrZ5pUuSiELVcxF3FPK_uz69kB8hvTIpk5ljU8oXVyS5ZisOsQNqhfg7pLOGt0sf-UakwBizueZurIlsjzoNdjMQW1Kzhg-bYRBC8h0rArdn2zACTLGGoStPbrbvJYmjQw8UEtjvB_030ztQKk5_P5xwbV4ifvdmUVTV3wOpGsnzAwauyiu8y6e/w300-h400/IMG_5578.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great way to keep kids engaged with summer reading. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8BbFHcuOUqNm-ZY_CbBCQmOc3waqoOGKFhw2C6pvy8m7g6Bi8Q6sPNhfZmqrUlGiUJjFrBxLBnOUijyIM83y63Skc2RrrrEnB9O-3ORwwekH1Gi6iis8COJgPniK7I2gc57ALtdj-bpqrWV6P2uX70q9PveVyYW7iGi8vpcnESElbt1BwFpCA16h/s4032/IMG_5579.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8BbFHcuOUqNm-ZY_CbBCQmOc3waqoOGKFhw2C6pvy8m7g6Bi8Q6sPNhfZmqrUlGiUJjFrBxLBnOUijyIM83y63Skc2RrrrEnB9O-3ORwwekH1Gi6iis8COJgPniK7I2gc57ALtdj-bpqrWV6P2uX70q9PveVyYW7iGi8vpcnESElbt1BwFpCA16h/w640-h480/IMG_5579.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find this area of the store for a bargain used book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJkq6qJz4R98aq0hX1e-acX8uDvwpi8nUtkFQzkhqhB8FA02L0856Yods1I_WBvCefJqe-7FAlHTBR2K2-wRBtoYdFVGWlKDU7uv3JOp_xT5m08UfROWFgkPPxUrqA1kTTUnjKjU5XizhnUSVynhC-LcnTb9KAgclsGmY6RU_B5TEd2LyswTI9L_a8/s4032/IMG_5581.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJkq6qJz4R98aq0hX1e-acX8uDvwpi8nUtkFQzkhqhB8FA02L0856Yods1I_WBvCefJqe-7FAlHTBR2K2-wRBtoYdFVGWlKDU7uv3JOp_xT5m08UfROWFgkPPxUrqA1kTTUnjKjU5XizhnUSVynhC-LcnTb9KAgclsGmY6RU_B5TEd2LyswTI9L_a8/w640-h480/IMG_5581.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See those boxes underneath this attractive display table? Those are more books waiting for YOU to clear room for their spot on the table. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV49XPMLHjeuCRJtu8m8-E2mMkHyN0gu3H-OWgpHbhgKJhP0BXBqRaemxoz5zBDB5nqbv0mOmHsgpmWcGGOzz0o20jPpnSsRtS8U1P1ZL-QzUkldpE7qnqw1zXUSQa6xCqJvysydH3xxSqoBNk_SZO6v2ab2eYZuyIyn2ksnYojd16PNfUJHTgE9Q9/s4032/IMG_5582.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV49XPMLHjeuCRJtu8m8-E2mMkHyN0gu3H-OWgpHbhgKJhP0BXBqRaemxoz5zBDB5nqbv0mOmHsgpmWcGGOzz0o20jPpnSsRtS8U1P1ZL-QzUkldpE7qnqw1zXUSQa6xCqJvysydH3xxSqoBNk_SZO6v2ab2eYZuyIyn2ksnYojd16PNfUJHTgE9Q9/w300-h400/IMG_5582.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A variety of crossword puzzles. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTO0tRSbbpMgrPcaRjjMkRKiME59SGYevJcE-JXX8sfaYibMh05GwQjHquD_1L3qI71sOCUThZwpfROeFjCqc6NpF9VC653l3x1WNLafP00XLmSMtCqjkenh6Anfkq8baLmS83ARzW1tjebVdZ8QYpF83_f8wNUlqc4krX_P35MTMW9pHiy7RsgEb/s4032/IMG_5583.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTO0tRSbbpMgrPcaRjjMkRKiME59SGYevJcE-JXX8sfaYibMh05GwQjHquD_1L3qI71sOCUThZwpfROeFjCqc6NpF9VC653l3x1WNLafP00XLmSMtCqjkenh6Anfkq8baLmS83ARzW1tjebVdZ8QYpF83_f8wNUlqc4krX_P35MTMW9pHiy7RsgEb/w300-h400/IMG_5583.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many journals to choose from. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqc04b2dAbAk4MSUOuy-vEqeq8sZkAwZgfQuCFpAVUtR5KcDyFyULABdRfnRdNELT9Cj79Ynuz7L5MK2p86CQHRX-AGgatxuN4IdFfiP0DVvvNP7xRe8bdbzC4hdkJhDbgt2OliF0gbpoALviJugLOcu_D7euFBGZpOndW9irJpUEJCUOwogckbi9/s4032/IMG_5584.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqc04b2dAbAk4MSUOuy-vEqeq8sZkAwZgfQuCFpAVUtR5KcDyFyULABdRfnRdNELT9Cj79Ynuz7L5MK2p86CQHRX-AGgatxuN4IdFfiP0DVvvNP7xRe8bdbzC4hdkJhDbgt2OliF0gbpoALviJugLOcu_D7euFBGZpOndW9irJpUEJCUOwogckbi9/w480-h640/IMG_5584.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Partial view looking into the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDc3PPszmRpZMOhjyfhbSmpgPb_v-uYJ8drs5to-epda_O1pP2aYCT9cajHrV7YUa8XS1xg1lr_OitHRatdkz46Z49NYtwxXaFo8h_NrWXbzcgYNH0dF0Xf6VHbf5zwMjNwNUUByhIaQKRyErDj11brnGGSMcEITq1qRfqWEZjzRokQiJ7IsB-VszV/s4032/IMG_5585.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDc3PPszmRpZMOhjyfhbSmpgPb_v-uYJ8drs5to-epda_O1pP2aYCT9cajHrV7YUa8XS1xg1lr_OitHRatdkz46Z49NYtwxXaFo8h_NrWXbzcgYNH0dF0Xf6VHbf5zwMjNwNUUByhIaQKRyErDj11brnGGSMcEITq1qRfqWEZjzRokQiJ7IsB-VszV/w300-h400/IMG_5585.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another angle of the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_cD1Syuf-cTSs9-6rUGWyZTGlnaSdoxdHbFR_yavQt2P1hETKgGN5l3vYIUVDfceNzzCesvMZTAvJ9c8IzGLm0l2jGzCJAo2kRm5FRsJiE-YGxAirFPyBzPQDtg2YwoibjzMhNHI3E5KyLmb0gZi-SJvGoLdYgTQcviceHvuBJ4O8mcik4MdrnKd/s4032/IMG_5586.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_cD1Syuf-cTSs9-6rUGWyZTGlnaSdoxdHbFR_yavQt2P1hETKgGN5l3vYIUVDfceNzzCesvMZTAvJ9c8IzGLm0l2jGzCJAo2kRm5FRsJiE-YGxAirFPyBzPQDtg2YwoibjzMhNHI3E5KyLmb0gZi-SJvGoLdYgTQcviceHvuBJ4O8mcik4MdrnKd/w640-h480/IMG_5586.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look around the store above the shelves and see poster sized book covers. I always enjoy seeing these. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0IEhjPTlWVubXa8r87WxMvv3C02MDeWGsmEdd7tshG88rit6mIZnwAwqyXjknIzJeyTEXvjLk2AF2r6B1k1bxvvg-FnuwyB7sla-xrMWVqomCrDlZ5sr41SeBVSC9HtdLJZdIkiw1lInz_XcJPylc6r-lzP0cuzbWkRF6vjjF-UcuYEN3mnDekLF/s4032/IMG_5587.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0IEhjPTlWVubXa8r87WxMvv3C02MDeWGsmEdd7tshG88rit6mIZnwAwqyXjknIzJeyTEXvjLk2AF2r6B1k1bxvvg-FnuwyB7sla-xrMWVqomCrDlZ5sr41SeBVSC9HtdLJZdIkiw1lInz_XcJPylc6r-lzP0cuzbWkRF6vjjF-UcuYEN3mnDekLF/w640-h480/IMG_5587.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking from the back toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXr-bP0CSt1ViHk3FcMtlTeQhpXRtWz0-zcGjCMB2Suaukddhmc6Du3lsMdwJPpl5Sv-H0oVtwO2krk9II2YUDKmcxVhyfQinFVNN0arR8zblLvDXvsBkrNzp8R9mlvemJMu1pNZgDFcSGdHdEfPXWSg_af2rZwPSw2iZOS_NdU6woJja2_K1ihwg6/s4032/IMG_5589.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXr-bP0CSt1ViHk3FcMtlTeQhpXRtWz0-zcGjCMB2Suaukddhmc6Du3lsMdwJPpl5Sv-H0oVtwO2krk9II2YUDKmcxVhyfQinFVNN0arR8zblLvDXvsBkrNzp8R9mlvemJMu1pNZgDFcSGdHdEfPXWSg_af2rZwPSw2iZOS_NdU6woJja2_K1ihwg6/w300-h400/IMG_5589.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh, could I get comfy with a book here. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnTW4w1q7u1os-2c9kLA7XwEiXwOCc6VgeeLWPxz7ipruWqI1qM5nH3a7Y6KovIuiHbImtN_8XWoVtz1rTWYGQRzlYs0h4n2tjn1TW3JQN_Mcek_0lYQiWejxpF0oZByL-uljYn0kNk3VMEf79FKH513uqrNjWGr1qMaq-90Sxn-159tfSV3xu6Bb/s4032/IMG_5590.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnTW4w1q7u1os-2c9kLA7XwEiXwOCc6VgeeLWPxz7ipruWqI1qM5nH3a7Y6KovIuiHbImtN_8XWoVtz1rTWYGQRzlYs0h4n2tjn1TW3JQN_Mcek_0lYQiWejxpF0oZByL-uljYn0kNk3VMEf79FKH513uqrNjWGr1qMaq-90Sxn-159tfSV3xu6Bb/w480-h640/IMG_5590.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the books of local and regional interest. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBIRwsZUnLxylDFINTT0acy2FSmly7SKVCmPuuW5lGeRfhDXDGw8s0sPnqrBYu4pEes1-3ior3nYivx-HOLkkyeL41LBCoy4hZUmltLgDBkjEm5ZxgJXfac9s-GURzLQUpScwFZiXj_yfVbYL4j4M7v1BhnweXhoxd_I3Bm0EsI90NAGosXDmO66n/s4032/IMG_5591.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBIRwsZUnLxylDFINTT0acy2FSmly7SKVCmPuuW5lGeRfhDXDGw8s0sPnqrBYu4pEes1-3ior3nYivx-HOLkkyeL41LBCoy4hZUmltLgDBkjEm5ZxgJXfac9s-GURzLQUpScwFZiXj_yfVbYL4j4M7v1BhnweXhoxd_I3Bm0EsI90NAGosXDmO66n/w300-h400/IMG_5591.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find an assortment of magazines near the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkVOQazDHIHb2ZmfxqpA3A-KN8rZhSSoYn2fCXTB2R1WhmD9pNWsDBd5T6VvIZ9aBL-kO1RIeuwBfwVdp_ivQAPBtjfuSEGLu-e7TrO4blMQkMwLxlu2uWxsIicFigC1NXsWN1Z4VKX0aQl89gBLYy_5JwocYNs4n99sIW6_Cf2GLo78uQu6EB3Ug/s4032/IMG_5593.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkVOQazDHIHb2ZmfxqpA3A-KN8rZhSSoYn2fCXTB2R1WhmD9pNWsDBd5T6VvIZ9aBL-kO1RIeuwBfwVdp_ivQAPBtjfuSEGLu-e7TrO4blMQkMwLxlu2uWxsIicFigC1NXsWN1Z4VKX0aQl89gBLYy_5JwocYNs4n99sIW6_Cf2GLo78uQu6EB3Ug/w640-h480/IMG_5593.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You'll find sidelines scattered throughout the store. This assorted display is in the front of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Vi14VX8rlcSxoxB-m-hTaatFq0mT8TyfFYzfUa80C9Pg5AUdCAKUd5i8luO5_-E5zid-r8VcXF44ZWYNaVfJOMAv-RlDqx4quh1kPNL6Rld5UqY74ZNGo2scWW9lSJ5LM3lGlL2ncFUZ1tt3QId6QX59p1NUTVLpoYVuzUPpvpmb8wfYdnBePHSI/s4032/IMG_5597.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Vi14VX8rlcSxoxB-m-hTaatFq0mT8TyfFYzfUa80C9Pg5AUdCAKUd5i8luO5_-E5zid-r8VcXF44ZWYNaVfJOMAv-RlDqx4quh1kPNL6Rld5UqY74ZNGo2scWW9lSJ5LM3lGlL2ncFUZ1tt3QId6QX59p1NUTVLpoYVuzUPpvpmb8wfYdnBePHSI/w400-h300/IMG_5597.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think any bookstore in the country would treasure a visit from this author. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJ54ZFbxaqvUSr-9XCzUD4YMhVo3Ccq9FXjYMHPwVqWZpWW6ZiuVUaOcE_Nm3k3_az-fpXZAO5eYsv64LOw9DKn9A1OVLRtnNitohWC4C2K7UdLscINMftbbq3WGQUN1lHjQpSR8-eae-98WrCF9o8TMOpuHyfdiMVf78TC6rDcTTa5iACWu3-BXv/s4032/IMG_5595.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJ54ZFbxaqvUSr-9XCzUD4YMhVo3Ccq9FXjYMHPwVqWZpWW6ZiuVUaOcE_Nm3k3_az-fpXZAO5eYsv64LOw9DKn9A1OVLRtnNitohWC4C2K7UdLscINMftbbq3WGQUN1lHjQpSR8-eae-98WrCF9o8TMOpuHyfdiMVf78TC6rDcTTa5iACWu3-BXv/w480-h640/IMG_5595.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From L-R: Kim, a customer, Sally, and Carrie, the fine owners and staff you'll meet at Broadway Books. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-45094907068836645792023-08-13T17:42:00.000-04:002023-08-13T17:42:05.014-04:00Curiosity Books & Gifts - Pella, IA<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UtbPvd9rr3ocjzVg60k59a0Poos2AfrCGpC4bAFt6SSIcFuzj_VDPTLW9l5FhPBIxroLzBVkm2SMkvBDNJKJuc03xESPVs1qN7mVDqJ12TdAqqexb2t_D9kL-AT3K6W0CoM0XkcWvHXYSuEVKqQByvniKJIBugMpsGf7mZEF-1TWw9uKCwLWEj4f/s4032/IMG_5510.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UtbPvd9rr3ocjzVg60k59a0Poos2AfrCGpC4bAFt6SSIcFuzj_VDPTLW9l5FhPBIxroLzBVkm2SMkvBDNJKJuc03xESPVs1qN7mVDqJ12TdAqqexb2t_D9kL-AT3K6W0CoM0XkcWvHXYSuEVKqQByvniKJIBugMpsGf7mZEF-1TWw9uKCwLWEj4f/w300-h400/IMG_5510.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Curiosity Books & Gifts, Pella, IA<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)</p><p>Psst. Hey Iowa... you've got an absolute gem of a bookstore in the middle of your state. I've known about this one ever since it opened and it is now approaching its one-year anniversary in October. If you're reading this, consider it a hidden treasure no more. When owner Tricia opened this she did it right. As assistant manager Amy told me, the store is a reflection of Tricia's brain. After visiting this store all I can say is, what a brain!</p><p>Curiosity Books & Gifts has an excellent location in the busy downtown business district just off the square. When you enter this bookstore the interior decor and trim cannot be overstated and is simply beautiful. The main and lower levels are both tastefully and creatively decorated and my pictures below really don't do it justice. The store is stocked with all new books and an abundance of unique sidelines or as they're called here, curiosities. The curiosities offered include some I've not seen as frequently. Naturally, their stickers are selling very well (and they have a wide variety) but they also offer greeting cards, puzzles, games, journals, and a line of items from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild, and one of my favorites, a line of candles from the Malicious Women Company. With the books, always remember if they don't have a book you're looking for they can easily order it. Or you can order online off of their website, a part of their business they hope to grow. </p><p>Pella is a tourist destination in the spring and summer for many attracted to its historic Dutch heritage, culture, and old European beauty. This bookstore is the perfect fit for the many tourists who visit here as well as for customers from Des Moines and nearby communities. All of this in addition to the many local regulars and families. They also hope to attract more traffic from the local college in town, Central College.</p><p>I didn't get to meet Tricia on this visit but Amy and Mary were wonderful to meet and visit with. I'm so lucky to meet people like this on my journey.</p><p>If you're in Pella and haven't been here yet you're missing out. What a terrific new bookstore that offers something for everyone. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>The Perfect Family,</i> Robyn Family. Wow. Don't believe the title because this isn't the perfect family. Family of 4 that slowly descends into madness as told alternatively by each family member, each one with their own secrets to hide. As the family and their house starts being harassed and vandalized, things go from bad to worse. What a story! Recommended. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>A Thread of Grace,</i> Mary Doria Russell.<br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>The Thurber Carnival</i>, James Thurber. <br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJD4JfaHIhlmXjJDTjPeQoLsiryTdDdJ8CoaTHV-JHFnGWmYzy-0e3vrBwhLVxPMfaIyctZvd5b_VaKYcU9rUFUa9xStyC6_Vdx5h-Oc5a0LdlnQ7t4Utapna_tu86hZTHsQkOq05I2-R4E7vePqERmeUncFWO6iZDZkMyI4mjd2gj_j0zXzpcgw6d/s4032/IMG_5507.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJD4JfaHIhlmXjJDTjPeQoLsiryTdDdJ8CoaTHV-JHFnGWmYzy-0e3vrBwhLVxPMfaIyctZvd5b_VaKYcU9rUFUa9xStyC6_Vdx5h-Oc5a0LdlnQ7t4Utapna_tu86hZTHsQkOq05I2-R4E7vePqERmeUncFWO6iZDZkMyI4mjd2gj_j0zXzpcgw6d/w480-h640/IMG_5507.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While in Pella take time to enjoy the rich Dutch heritage found everywhere in the community. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcur2LNiakc9IrENSvRwYByYPE1vjCUe6ktzQE2SiA2FRZqZ7xX9aGDQ3fkZMexWJgOYdWxMmQYEPbBev9pbR8VD7o8OOQZU0AIU-8v2QLdcn2Yq9-XzGXn_EQWf90cL8d-lNBhVIGCWXSe0eq2dfuTODCIChrw92QD6vA13qGako_VZydGWui7kGe/s4032/IMG_5511.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcur2LNiakc9IrENSvRwYByYPE1vjCUe6ktzQE2SiA2FRZqZ7xX9aGDQ3fkZMexWJgOYdWxMmQYEPbBev9pbR8VD7o8OOQZU0AIU-8v2QLdcn2Yq9-XzGXn_EQWf90cL8d-lNBhVIGCWXSe0eq2dfuTODCIChrw92QD6vA13qGako_VZydGWui7kGe/w480-h640/IMG_5511.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artistry on view in the beautiful front window display. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdYVQ6gPWLdPER3bm4lJO85v-SM9aDO_1UW8Lu2XzPe7l3dIZeyIPnkrqbfKPBujPKsQbJi1TSElpoWE6tMyA5GnI9nd2kv1d3678g1NN-A9gsP5dm6_-H8C1R5I-Yzkll2cWjoZcGepAkUHtXiLtkRKVFJ-xkQKh0m4fDhQV7HfGVITzyM3BpOn_/s4032/IMG_5512.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdYVQ6gPWLdPER3bm4lJO85v-SM9aDO_1UW8Lu2XzPe7l3dIZeyIPnkrqbfKPBujPKsQbJi1TSElpoWE6tMyA5GnI9nd2kv1d3678g1NN-A9gsP5dm6_-H8C1R5I-Yzkll2cWjoZcGepAkUHtXiLtkRKVFJ-xkQKh0m4fDhQV7HfGVITzyM3BpOn_/w480-h640/IMG_5512.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. I love the floor design. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghF1BzyQi8bIdlFll6vmy7D3S1UxCz2ZhMJqRWIqs8ekrcp_JOxhyR0ri-WRadgv_zhZ1lTavRcNK_Pl7XA1Ez85Kk0_-ubMz2r1fPJFX5mDLj0-r2M0hExBOEpbv-H1ubyUH8-fhP803FBI55NX_oj7bPoNG7Wr9fxessWmM9TX0iQs9UDUZ6Qykq/s4032/IMG_5513.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghF1BzyQi8bIdlFll6vmy7D3S1UxCz2ZhMJqRWIqs8ekrcp_JOxhyR0ri-WRadgv_zhZ1lTavRcNK_Pl7XA1Ez85Kk0_-ubMz2r1fPJFX5mDLj0-r2M0hExBOEpbv-H1ubyUH8-fhP803FBI55NX_oj7bPoNG7Wr9fxessWmM9TX0iQs9UDUZ6Qykq/w480-h640/IMG_5513.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attractive book display slightly to the right after entering. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGP2LVIPtK7bGGHyRCN_fpc2vMtXQAbh5W_jLt9hqbkd-ELmKFZL8XMe0ROH7TBA-_MvV-BXlBTzW01oZoXhOMCVKIh3-wgKbBJ2BP3idalPqKvQ78E4JBos6gavZqPUDQoAectAE18cNiwoQ3gvA_0ytXstlBcTinRQ4cbxeq2mi5Dooz-t3elL-Z/s4032/IMG_5514.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGP2LVIPtK7bGGHyRCN_fpc2vMtXQAbh5W_jLt9hqbkd-ELmKFZL8XMe0ROH7TBA-_MvV-BXlBTzW01oZoXhOMCVKIh3-wgKbBJ2BP3idalPqKvQ78E4JBos6gavZqPUDQoAectAE18cNiwoQ3gvA_0ytXstlBcTinRQ4cbxeq2mi5Dooz-t3elL-Z/w480-h640/IMG_5514.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this little nook for two on the right side of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpCnqYrEkacXB4K5Pk7VJWvmZPxqeYj5TUJbiBPzaFyGWiSxZswG1t3oluxyOfjZvQHRoJqJSIMrMlFEMWIvuXregP-GHeAu0L4UiCvaHwxizlC0t6qImFYi6WepNNwdmJ4OjxDiuNPGPCRBHqf3TBWDT2yqh0r7STN6PdZd6yOP-BuSCFAwGSLEd/s4032/IMG_5515.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpCnqYrEkacXB4K5Pk7VJWvmZPxqeYj5TUJbiBPzaFyGWiSxZswG1t3oluxyOfjZvQHRoJqJSIMrMlFEMWIvuXregP-GHeAu0L4UiCvaHwxizlC0t6qImFYi6WepNNwdmJ4OjxDiuNPGPCRBHqf3TBWDT2yqh0r7STN6PdZd6yOP-BuSCFAwGSLEd/w400-h300/IMG_5515.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If the bench seats in that nook are too hard try these comfy looking chairs in the front of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8wKGcp27RiEp0lh4pY_xHJkeZIBA71Vc72_Hh3ZsZ-zbnUR3iGFOg5mI_zseDf2G0fOEmtiqaotXrTQ_TlEBrcZ3sYxcx2IFj2U2Ync0HzxysmtuqJx1JMorH3byV5I4YTGboonTCMfs2JqSKXI5kjk4fEx2wlB2G85V1fUk8vwWrL9L6oMcpzDK/s4032/IMG_5516.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8wKGcp27RiEp0lh4pY_xHJkeZIBA71Vc72_Hh3ZsZ-zbnUR3iGFOg5mI_zseDf2G0fOEmtiqaotXrTQ_TlEBrcZ3sYxcx2IFj2U2Ync0HzxysmtuqJx1JMorH3byV5I4YTGboonTCMfs2JqSKXI5kjk4fEx2wlB2G85V1fUk8vwWrL9L6oMcpzDK/w480-h640/IMG_5516.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the greeting cards available, near the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AmX-JbaftpBQ7kMCyXKddGji4GfQOG2a62eMK9StvImiby2Edvs3lTp_g7Zvg_0FQgzKIk5ROiroYf--iIeEHx1d453MHHm39bAOsvl6D53uZtzpVlcaGu5DiY-1TetWWfVp9ucgaVn4qBWKkyquD59YQZ5aCnX-W5QfDNnNQvZonTGXjYFGeliL/s4032/IMG_5517.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AmX-JbaftpBQ7kMCyXKddGji4GfQOG2a62eMK9StvImiby2Edvs3lTp_g7Zvg_0FQgzKIk5ROiroYf--iIeEHx1d453MHHm39bAOsvl6D53uZtzpVlcaGu5DiY-1TetWWfVp9ucgaVn4qBWKkyquD59YQZ5aCnX-W5QfDNnNQvZonTGXjYFGeliL/w480-h640/IMG_5517.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great idea for repurposing old book covers. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqi9lZqzXOGtKpfwWiNne8jBJ5zCmf0oOzEtbVHalnzw9dnx4-dUltO4r089k6Rzs7yoLp7SK5w8i-y07oHFekmWBnak5Q4u19kLMno_PFMqC3VK3nwmyoC8CejvuIgxuF0PqR40RqNYrP39RCuCrK2HJA5DIbtsU04F7X_L6wHFbWN8OgYkvccrfn/s4032/IMG_5518.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqi9lZqzXOGtKpfwWiNne8jBJ5zCmf0oOzEtbVHalnzw9dnx4-dUltO4r089k6Rzs7yoLp7SK5w8i-y07oHFekmWBnak5Q4u19kLMno_PFMqC3VK3nwmyoC8CejvuIgxuF0PqR40RqNYrP39RCuCrK2HJA5DIbtsU04F7X_L6wHFbWN8OgYkvccrfn/s320/IMG_5518.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For those of us who break or lose or readers, thank you. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8JaZ5b_geYbUDLfjy4zP-vIFMu9Wk77qDxMT0eCbUAZSwONRViwzJeTBtG5ZYwiJ_6OXbGo9gAnAucfRLUqGTD5Tdk8Hbew5cgbaUfVK3ea5omJKNUY08xYz-kLqv3Ye7AIk1sdcJjucJXqarRADUljbNlW6NxdHSsG9l--CIo7FcjL4c7DZEKT1F/s4032/IMG_5519.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8JaZ5b_geYbUDLfjy4zP-vIFMu9Wk77qDxMT0eCbUAZSwONRViwzJeTBtG5ZYwiJ_6OXbGo9gAnAucfRLUqGTD5Tdk8Hbew5cgbaUfVK3ea5omJKNUY08xYz-kLqv3Ye7AIk1sdcJjucJXqarRADUljbNlW6NxdHSsG9l--CIo7FcjL4c7DZEKT1F/w640-h480/IMG_5519.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A wonderful wall to browse on the left side of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRKUiDsdse3nwDNiNpvIfV_jAtn70WEcJtLkNhW-mD9kw7QnDXIKzgaJB9KK7240fZowSdu0INI7C1vkDqCF9LrtRiIZV-v-byL-YEhgbH25MbYlalI_P79BJxyfLogNeV4hgjeopGGopEwT4GkyvxK81HCneUhta95mzEi44fr6E1tB-58SqFPxPx/s4032/IMG_5520.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRKUiDsdse3nwDNiNpvIfV_jAtn70WEcJtLkNhW-mD9kw7QnDXIKzgaJB9KK7240fZowSdu0INI7C1vkDqCF9LrtRiIZV-v-byL-YEhgbH25MbYlalI_P79BJxyfLogNeV4hgjeopGGopEwT4GkyvxK81HCneUhta95mzEi44fr6E1tB-58SqFPxPx/w640-h480/IMG_5520.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The interior decor can be seen displayed throughout the store. I thought it was impressive. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYM3YtprqLmGoZ_viKBspEqht4FUUl3ILOX7zWE-YjNnNp408fxZWLb_JDZxx3M6pTZd346ed1q6vBcmMumWAAOi73eHpSC5Xe7-9rNfMMwMKq_ziPeFIhQruREclqirf73vJhVmSngBwpT19jUmgNSXTnWIrPpOqKjuUqE1eyLBNH8sZwILIhU50P/s4032/IMG_5521.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYM3YtprqLmGoZ_viKBspEqht4FUUl3ILOX7zWE-YjNnNp408fxZWLb_JDZxx3M6pTZd346ed1q6vBcmMumWAAOi73eHpSC5Xe7-9rNfMMwMKq_ziPeFIhQruREclqirf73vJhVmSngBwpT19jUmgNSXTnWIrPpOqKjuUqE1eyLBNH8sZwILIhU50P/w480-h640/IMG_5521.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The store offers a line of items from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kWlNBmqgVnfFJQhr6nOJE_Ar23yM8Jy5RfcsRBr8Vg1GtpOd1A5lzoLSK2MRV2eomWRg2-5ojt6rcRcQm7e-nqb_JN69iWryqpsFhtoPHR0bSNjPv0xkeUKax_BecB8tD-r4z8XO_ftjUjvdTldxY8D0ze7_Qcua5y_nqYnhLzb7pVtQ1lk1PMAr/s4032/IMG_5523.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kWlNBmqgVnfFJQhr6nOJE_Ar23yM8Jy5RfcsRBr8Vg1GtpOd1A5lzoLSK2MRV2eomWRg2-5ojt6rcRcQm7e-nqb_JN69iWryqpsFhtoPHR0bSNjPv0xkeUKax_BecB8tD-r4z8XO_ftjUjvdTldxY8D0ze7_Qcua5y_nqYnhLzb7pVtQ1lk1PMAr/s320/IMG_5523.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For example, who couldn't use some "Stiff Upper Lip Balm." Clever. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmup6-vXpYWzk_nuHrQdOGnHc5GGxNyygzx6ndyJtGC8K1P4rj425VzLfcjBngaZ9zCMrEd1eJIF1nJD6V7qw9MmEsEH3f1Kx-cGjsmiaWhzc6LeoYJWthSzmy45GmI_MMkQtXwDHAc48Vaud3WSUH2nTksi6pPoSg4L4h54l2l_zJPLqq4QwQ2R1O/s4032/IMG_5522.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmup6-vXpYWzk_nuHrQdOGnHc5GGxNyygzx6ndyJtGC8K1P4rj425VzLfcjBngaZ9zCMrEd1eJIF1nJD6V7qw9MmEsEH3f1Kx-cGjsmiaWhzc6LeoYJWthSzmy45GmI_MMkQtXwDHAc48Vaud3WSUH2nTksi6pPoSg4L4h54l2l_zJPLqq4QwQ2R1O/w480-h640/IMG_5522.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a portion of the classics available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Q-K0KMVRrVHmFxy3O9stIAm8I81vJvjgIvh-TE7HGyz_e2lz74H9-i_PmYE1N_T5W5ISpmib8wXOwcmiy8t8Hk3WuQ9MLirZVnV_-LdWyFUgJhymb6lw6_r89-ejeT44JRnW9RGfWwUDNEEgui-tS6Hyy1Ajpp82fukh_AQisaN-BDj4Z9aIHYEd/s4032/IMG_5524.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Q-K0KMVRrVHmFxy3O9stIAm8I81vJvjgIvh-TE7HGyz_e2lz74H9-i_PmYE1N_T5W5ISpmib8wXOwcmiy8t8Hk3WuQ9MLirZVnV_-LdWyFUgJhymb6lw6_r89-ejeT44JRnW9RGfWwUDNEEgui-tS6Hyy1Ajpp82fukh_AQisaN-BDj4Z9aIHYEd/w400-h300/IMG_5524.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Consider a cold beverage as you browse. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNdO0pQGsf_vOHh9vCoR3LwMIfTO2VaR5SggUeHG6lJPYz82aftCqaFCnKK64qCg0ObrSTDmnaR12RxiwjaLa6k-ayRYoezQwWT6xYBL0pmz2js7E5GjT9JE10z1ZmNVmg6AuO_C3Q58jvbzM7PcviL1pkcJlaAlxbiULARJ--huw1BngdEzz80gE/s4032/IMG_5527.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNdO0pQGsf_vOHh9vCoR3LwMIfTO2VaR5SggUeHG6lJPYz82aftCqaFCnKK64qCg0ObrSTDmnaR12RxiwjaLa6k-ayRYoezQwWT6xYBL0pmz2js7E5GjT9JE10z1ZmNVmg6AuO_C3Q58jvbzM7PcviL1pkcJlaAlxbiULARJ--huw1BngdEzz80gE/w640-h480/IMG_5527.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very attractive backdrop behind the checkout counter. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAoh1iftZpi2UqI1T_UNPJOQZNn7AudJK0Z4wGLDcpTHmf2No4PZEIMHzjz8jOrYt9EwOa1nMSDrKVD0CGZImVewavg-xx9a4EOdlZ775qWbH-9LnGL48o60CHnHghEtxDmccuV5GV5BlJ6fgv6A1OJnhPrH97Bo1jpvWD3AGWk2chy2_WBymMsGa_/s4032/IMG_5552.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAoh1iftZpi2UqI1T_UNPJOQZNn7AudJK0Z4wGLDcpTHmf2No4PZEIMHzjz8jOrYt9EwOa1nMSDrKVD0CGZImVewavg-xx9a4EOdlZ775qWbH-9LnGL48o60CHnHghEtxDmccuV5GV5BlJ6fgv6A1OJnhPrH97Bo1jpvWD3AGWk2chy2_WBymMsGa_/w400-h300/IMG_5552.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I absolutely love this and don't think I've seen anything like it anywhere. Consider this an up to date scoreboard of the store's followers on Instagram and Facebook. It is hooked up to the internet and the figures change immediately when someone likes or follows the store. Mary gave me a demo and it is way cool. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisw-uLWrdvbrooXY6ciW_mGopU7IJsmT2k3MYRo6q3fdIXLzDn2du-XrtgfJZ7h7ag0ecg86zXGhArHS73-KmgvZ7Aieowf9hR2saCLg3n1KE036epsufQUpm-KO_hAOOzTATDFPFV-m95Dsx9QHcVPN_ycRdcTsQUcxvJ_865OXa9VBBVSm3Yia5l/s4032/IMG_5528.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisw-uLWrdvbrooXY6ciW_mGopU7IJsmT2k3MYRo6q3fdIXLzDn2du-XrtgfJZ7h7ag0ecg86zXGhArHS73-KmgvZ7Aieowf9hR2saCLg3n1KE036epsufQUpm-KO_hAOOzTATDFPFV-m95Dsx9QHcVPN_ycRdcTsQUcxvJ_865OXa9VBBVSm3Yia5l/w480-h640/IMG_5528.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the better variety of stickers I've seen. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Za4GlaQXJFiroGPgJ2PNiQcP_LxQvK6mUKCImUVwki4fZyC1GCQLNf2z-FcL4zogZdZXImI-qYMxDGR68jMt969mtQmGGQab48t0TmH8_KWWyaI9ioWN_5Ms3sD1KjVO9qWx3VgASM-Cd1qZ2-Cmdx4zMerbgpBsabpcb9MVqP5nR1t5G4-812DG/s4032/IMG_5529.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Za4GlaQXJFiroGPgJ2PNiQcP_LxQvK6mUKCImUVwki4fZyC1GCQLNf2z-FcL4zogZdZXImI-qYMxDGR68jMt969mtQmGGQab48t0TmH8_KWWyaI9ioWN_5Ms3sD1KjVO9qWx3VgASM-Cd1qZ2-Cmdx4zMerbgpBsabpcb9MVqP5nR1t5G4-812DG/w640-h480/IMG_5529.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of the store and the view looking into the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsDKafc9gpJKXSHgFhjXXAmAQc8sWqVofwJJ1MfDtVICDN7gztr64NIj7s3gx8BkFF7AcMezevKuRy47Y7iBPeF-OMZyf9_VANZjLW9-2QVQwU-bclupwZt4WiUyhOZpCPTUaafG_r8cGQHQVGGE9FtMemdC4wDP6qUzEqehA543xpi5vdbIf1vIt/s4032/IMG_5530.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsDKafc9gpJKXSHgFhjXXAmAQc8sWqVofwJJ1MfDtVICDN7gztr64NIj7s3gx8BkFF7AcMezevKuRy47Y7iBPeF-OMZyf9_VANZjLW9-2QVQwU-bclupwZt4WiUyhOZpCPTUaafG_r8cGQHQVGGE9FtMemdC4wDP6qUzEqehA543xpi5vdbIf1vIt/w400-h300/IMG_5530.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two comfy little seats for two little readers. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0S9EdwiaBBNHSAh8b9VDBfuQFGEJFfndfqebctByQ6IX-6u_k__I-JqKvPdoXuSHmkLKUf8MDnL-R1UjQHXS5AHdUJNLIePzO5AbjeGJUK7o32DUyu8j6Q4qzpi4zt4CR_DZiTK4LwADrtvx2-CbwAppSqZ_CJvuieJBVsRP3z_6xojtJSGw6Rqz/s4032/IMG_5531.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0S9EdwiaBBNHSAh8b9VDBfuQFGEJFfndfqebctByQ6IX-6u_k__I-JqKvPdoXuSHmkLKUf8MDnL-R1UjQHXS5AHdUJNLIePzO5AbjeGJUK7o32DUyu8j6Q4qzpi4zt4CR_DZiTK4LwADrtvx2-CbwAppSqZ_CJvuieJBVsRP3z_6xojtJSGw6Rqz/w640-h480/IMG_5531.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the spacious children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxORXZT8Ys_RgjBj5_F3-EnCDMbE83uSbfFK090TpJggDwSfMcAJZ_gzk2JbvwOL7GJYV57UyoXsEMPXiWTFSQQ9I8u3bnN7BpAt9p5usikaEQrhwRWc2t2ZCosSH9tURmQhBzp9vkiCsaUF50CUyZOtB3c8SJ3jE9NSLZUS4KlYXOX0PhuYqssXO/s4032/IMG_5532.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxORXZT8Ys_RgjBj5_F3-EnCDMbE83uSbfFK090TpJggDwSfMcAJZ_gzk2JbvwOL7GJYV57UyoXsEMPXiWTFSQQ9I8u3bnN7BpAt9p5usikaEQrhwRWc2t2ZCosSH9tURmQhBzp9vkiCsaUF50CUyZOtB3c8SJ3jE9NSLZUS4KlYXOX0PhuYqssXO/w640-h480/IMG_5532.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking from the back of the store toward the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WIvPyak8RKO1SMaeBbSroUT5WyBZI8swLdomXDcOTxsUhh471hxQypeBFC4B5qSMtX2AdBfwxMJCfdftGajIvOSeefVD4IDP7JzAXjE87ngrcPZncxI1E3c2Zj2hVBRSjP7aDMfCLcJDCrJWiybazWVn4DNiGMUcnxAtrz5rLspqsOoNp4pnYMMQ/s4032/IMG_5533.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WIvPyak8RKO1SMaeBbSroUT5WyBZI8swLdomXDcOTxsUhh471hxQypeBFC4B5qSMtX2AdBfwxMJCfdftGajIvOSeefVD4IDP7JzAXjE87ngrcPZncxI1E3c2Zj2hVBRSjP7aDMfCLcJDCrJWiybazWVn4DNiGMUcnxAtrz5rLspqsOoNp4pnYMMQ/w300-h400/IMG_5533.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love it! Doesn't everyone know someone who would be perfect for a gift like this?<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDjr2mRakMIazK4BvdWfUod1A6yF1zNIuhuCVffbuHUQhgRh_dks4pEUKF4G4Z70-D2hRcYZ8u4TPaL72Tp1oJJL6wsVxIZNTCZmX1PVaZGKy3ZCSdTIECGdTVDz3XuNHp3FLOVK5tJhnDQdhiTJL4EpxCWsIKdppHFOXn1fyLlsbYUrIPsP4-2be/s4032/IMG_5534.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDjr2mRakMIazK4BvdWfUod1A6yF1zNIuhuCVffbuHUQhgRh_dks4pEUKF4G4Z70-D2hRcYZ8u4TPaL72Tp1oJJL6wsVxIZNTCZmX1PVaZGKy3ZCSdTIECGdTVDz3XuNHp3FLOVK5tJhnDQdhiTJL4EpxCWsIKdppHFOXn1fyLlsbYUrIPsP4-2be/w640-h480/IMG_5534.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very creative design of moss along the wall heading downstairs to the lower level. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_0mImJR_KZlliYXuBuH2Np4C7-3yHLkASrvgvGBME226iePQtoQdYsx-VL7vAbXgDPQyTgXkwQL_Y0nmmwOOslAl9OXxZmbUO_3_5_Fd69NnItJo9_lCUaIg29QxwpDjZ5W8UNQxlyK3RMLSoI6BVzzROLRXKmvek0-Tyq3RSy5TY1CletkduABM/s4032/IMG_5536.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_0mImJR_KZlliYXuBuH2Np4C7-3yHLkASrvgvGBME226iePQtoQdYsx-VL7vAbXgDPQyTgXkwQL_Y0nmmwOOslAl9OXxZmbUO_3_5_Fd69NnItJo9_lCUaIg29QxwpDjZ5W8UNQxlyK3RMLSoI6BVzzROLRXKmvek0-Tyq3RSy5TY1CletkduABM/w640-h480/IMG_5536.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the lower level from the stairway. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp2vSrl-vR7rxsz620_pYCVl8ZYFmTIOutL2GlyWc6iADeYatQk14GeijzrsPJo_6Zv0vBjOZEk0liyM5kdAFILLhs--PX_-1uTwW4iND2a5ULkmvJzBItT4rbO2A_PsY9K-BoMUIyMKZHq6zWAISldvCkuIes0t0xBCzRixSdJqQilMF-mVzutsWf/s4032/IMG_5537.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp2vSrl-vR7rxsz620_pYCVl8ZYFmTIOutL2GlyWc6iADeYatQk14GeijzrsPJo_6Zv0vBjOZEk0liyM5kdAFILLhs--PX_-1uTwW4iND2a5ULkmvJzBItT4rbO2A_PsY9K-BoMUIyMKZHq6zWAISldvCkuIes0t0xBCzRixSdJqQilMF-mVzutsWf/w640-h480/IMG_5537.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the lower level. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEE3DlWAj5HGbMgMsS43W2iBU87dkcr5Rt7kOg-8MXcW17tmRVg7cP_Um_6-gFiiUEiSqwqHkG3U8ktSoWw1FGiseTmqZ3ygpBetQ75NLj4sqLmxSifQrmAPHpu9NdF8PnBc17ecVV1MaWWe9jfMzLY0gf8C4p5xGvyb5iywc3qxWz3D9FFuG8V_ho/s4032/IMG_5539.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEE3DlWAj5HGbMgMsS43W2iBU87dkcr5Rt7kOg-8MXcW17tmRVg7cP_Um_6-gFiiUEiSqwqHkG3U8ktSoWw1FGiseTmqZ3ygpBetQ75NLj4sqLmxSifQrmAPHpu9NdF8PnBc17ecVV1MaWWe9jfMzLY0gf8C4p5xGvyb5iywc3qxWz3D9FFuG8V_ho/w480-h640/IMG_5539.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An example of some of the interior decor. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfyT7BXZUtzs58Q-4WeImIV5mSQzIuv4pPQzqGZn4wLAvyRuhrRE8UalPr6wX72GGhysPGHZzuppA64X4MjzIBSbLyyUxCL4r444FRFVNXgag_ezm86v9zk_OQb3ibVc53Cyg2g2Ul_9nk9S-LmjWvGqesZf-BFZ75YEEUDhl1XooCbQNJ9h2AMLa/s4032/IMG_5540.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfyT7BXZUtzs58Q-4WeImIV5mSQzIuv4pPQzqGZn4wLAvyRuhrRE8UalPr6wX72GGhysPGHZzuppA64X4MjzIBSbLyyUxCL4r444FRFVNXgag_ezm86v9zk_OQb3ibVc53Cyg2g2Ul_9nk9S-LmjWvGqesZf-BFZ75YEEUDhl1XooCbQNJ9h2AMLa/w400-h300/IMG_5540.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stop in for a game of chess. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT37CAFSt3h3Uxt4N-XforNDS0TyqDo7djnUsdbi3B7RV2PDwwEK0hBTfIWCJ8gFP1HAnRoaIEi4WR0y1IxA4pqm__-i4zP27Bc0_Ul7b-drbbtsPTiD2p4BY6yNTq_EsTJal2Yd_m2cdNoto2KLL6YF9KI34z0I_t8Dwa4B4Jdwz8Djfuw4MBj5AX/s4032/IMG_5541.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT37CAFSt3h3Uxt4N-XforNDS0TyqDo7djnUsdbi3B7RV2PDwwEK0hBTfIWCJ8gFP1HAnRoaIEi4WR0y1IxA4pqm__-i4zP27Bc0_Ul7b-drbbtsPTiD2p4BY6yNTq_EsTJal2Yd_m2cdNoto2KLL6YF9KI34z0I_t8Dwa4B4Jdwz8Djfuw4MBj5AX/w640-h480/IMG_5541.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The perfect place to relax with a book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWyzrFuocxwbThi5s6ZAz3aIppiQ_B6PohHxjRHGJgNhDLczwr-BLmORzt56sb6WAmhxwRQDrjCFkFMJyAAkvzot9jyaOAmD_27FBmHeA8zgOHxlvjJFjaevn4r3N1JYaE_i95zG17EO9VW6m-1wBdGoqN1AVycC--Mh1AEQhr7iKUc-FJ79d6xWs/s4032/IMG_5543.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWyzrFuocxwbThi5s6ZAz3aIppiQ_B6PohHxjRHGJgNhDLczwr-BLmORzt56sb6WAmhxwRQDrjCFkFMJyAAkvzot9jyaOAmD_27FBmHeA8zgOHxlvjJFjaevn4r3N1JYaE_i95zG17EO9VW6m-1wBdGoqN1AVycC--Mh1AEQhr7iKUc-FJ79d6xWs/w400-h300/IMG_5543.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A nice activity area for little readers. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqljopw8DSlYKFiQetnXpGi8tUJzi5-St7cXNImRBj32NddUa4wmPUJcQ4R1_-6ec0oIPD-1LrABeGxxG6a-4HpLGIfmfpFvkEP5ZmFCGrt1Qbhm3vvQke9GQcgTlA7UfUFLCB3VD7TbPf_z_FBDeKU-iUVXnaX04L05MDCdU0BAXKTiKm0JugzuJt/s4032/IMG_5544.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqljopw8DSlYKFiQetnXpGi8tUJzi5-St7cXNImRBj32NddUa4wmPUJcQ4R1_-6ec0oIPD-1LrABeGxxG6a-4HpLGIfmfpFvkEP5ZmFCGrt1Qbhm3vvQke9GQcgTlA7UfUFLCB3VD7TbPf_z_FBDeKU-iUVXnaX04L05MDCdU0BAXKTiKm0JugzuJt/w640-h480/IMG_5544.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Puzzles are successful in many bookstores. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHav7gTbuFN2JwRl9KA_zYgHLAdCuI1JakWMUYS0wTtpLpcfXl9nJfUzhUuIL3anJDLL04OnKZKK13b9BurJ0y4_qkwLI3tKzcIpZ23KOYFg4MeX4hWEh82p3FG2My6nYYYo5qukt6UArQ9UMywsY-8I1kb6fLzv1A84xIcvDCGXYFlc3bBQzhu6Vb/s4032/IMG_5547.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHav7gTbuFN2JwRl9KA_zYgHLAdCuI1JakWMUYS0wTtpLpcfXl9nJfUzhUuIL3anJDLL04OnKZKK13b9BurJ0y4_qkwLI3tKzcIpZ23KOYFg4MeX4hWEh82p3FG2My6nYYYo5qukt6UArQ9UMywsY-8I1kb6fLzv1A84xIcvDCGXYFlc3bBQzhu6Vb/w640-h480/IMG_5547.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the lower level. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfD3ymKrfXSfh9FhRCYlVAFoEo5z-f3vjHIH-JX4-rLKx1RSgzVcS7tzOvEugff_nQ1MGKi4i5V9DpplseUEbboE5zTUaSUqIIT53gv8xU3g91DlylMzCqe3IkQIAkbqw6pM248GRcWTIHvyowMnGQ7EU7Gn-xag4NlNtX6mOATtGMdZuGHDfivy57/s4032/IMG_5550.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfD3ymKrfXSfh9FhRCYlVAFoEo5z-f3vjHIH-JX4-rLKx1RSgzVcS7tzOvEugff_nQ1MGKi4i5V9DpplseUEbboE5zTUaSUqIIT53gv8xU3g91DlylMzCqe3IkQIAkbqw6pM248GRcWTIHvyowMnGQ7EU7Gn-xag4NlNtX6mOATtGMdZuGHDfivy57/w640-h480/IMG_5550.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Mary, one of the fine booksellers at Curiosity Books & Gifts. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-33612880873530454512023-08-08T15:48:00.000-04:002023-08-08T15:48:00.306-04:00Little Bean Books - Antioch, IL<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAl50ZzYNJxVKVnL2m89LCX0DxNHMJT2C3i56iuvL8ww6mwrhD_SBt-OI_inLLiqv8DdRDw512Zx6pneKyjcfAMoian9cqBeTJpuQVGs4TjECLBXx1d2CcqWFfsR6RwjqDZPFAGfmbPrLNar0H6CRJCiLPInGuZVl5InYVoc8uuoNHc1VTr4b6zkM/s4032/IMG_5448.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAl50ZzYNJxVKVnL2m89LCX0DxNHMJT2C3i56iuvL8ww6mwrhD_SBt-OI_inLLiqv8DdRDw512Zx6pneKyjcfAMoian9cqBeTJpuQVGs4TjECLBXx1d2CcqWFfsR6RwjqDZPFAGfmbPrLNar0H6CRJCiLPInGuZVl5InYVoc8uuoNHc1VTr4b6zkM/w300-h400/IMG_5448.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Bean Books, Antioch, IL<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)</p><p>Antioch, IL is located in northeastern Illinois and is so close to Wisconsin you could practically lob a small book over the state line from the sidewalk in front of this delightful bookstore. This picturesque indie is a cutie inside and out and I'm always curious about the history of bookstore buildings. I would've never guessed from the small storefront that this was a firehouse years ago. Booksellers Mallory B. and Skye W. told me shortly after entering that I was standing in the garage of the fire station, a space now filled with books and sidelines. I was further amazed to discover the fire pole still in place in the back of the store in the children's area. The transformation from fire station to bookstore by owner Angela B. and her family is very impressive. </p><p>I didn't meet Angela on this visit but her presence is felt everywhere and the Little Bean trademark is growing. I'm happy to say that her absence this day is because she was cutting the ribbon on a new Little Bean pop-up in nearby McHenry that will be open through the holidays. And before Little Bean Books opened she already established the Little Bean Coffee Company, approximately one block from the bookstore. The coffee shop is a larger space and comes in handy for larger bookstore events.</p><p>Little Bean Books is a smallish space but it's so darn cute it doesn't matter. Despite the size it has a healthy inventory of all new books and assorted sidelines throughout the store. If you're not in the market for a book you'll find greeting cards, bookstore candles, journals, t-shirts, and of course stickers that are popular EVERYWHERE I go. (Honestly, if you're not selling stickers in your bookstore you should give it a go). The store does not offer online sales at this time but that might be a possibility in the future.</p><p>As with almost all my bookstore visits, the people I meet are just the best. Mallory and Skye were wonderful to meet and couldn't have been more patient as I yapped away. Clearly, Angela also has a talent for hiring great people.</p><p>Little Bean Books is only about a year old so people are still discovering it. Wake up Antioch and discover what I did. A super bookstore, the cherry on top of a charming downtown business district. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires</i>, Grady Hendrix. An interesting story about a women's book club that enjoys reading about crime and mayhem. One of the members starts noticing something odd about a lone male neighbor and is determined to expose him. The challenge is that everyone in the community thinks this guy is great. But children are disappearing, committing suicide or being killed along with other strange happenings that point to this "innocent" neighbor. More gore in this than I anticipated but I can recommend it. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The Perfect Family</i>, Robyn Harding. <br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZ2yIV-NadiR4OIylVbCbjTbYF0aL1tSWBho_8nl6qB7NGRJsxl3Btb9p9Dssr34d6yOhOjzfwPCZQcAMxgKfXIGJZoi4sJvvvUGjYyqaA9-8UXobDiByFWwmeJd4-OM6r_fngVOmoiTx87O1hFCjYNvXynth49FKUc2zX34MihABjvsm12QfBaQY/s4032/IMG_5447.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZ2yIV-NadiR4OIylVbCbjTbYF0aL1tSWBho_8nl6qB7NGRJsxl3Btb9p9Dssr34d6yOhOjzfwPCZQcAMxgKfXIGJZoi4sJvvvUGjYyqaA9-8UXobDiByFWwmeJd4-OM6r_fngVOmoiTx87O1hFCjYNvXynth49FKUc2zX34MihABjvsm12QfBaQY/w480-h640/IMG_5447.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful storefront on a beautiful day to visit a bookstore in downtown Antioch<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8RsOZDFTgl3xx9A-bK5TX04Q1Hq5cd6iOiXtfUltuug62YqMUoyDk-7MLw16dvviBXaRyzTMquPyUT10gh1w2XIpmLjIOv9QK3xTpQniBL5kEZS8d6Km026tofmNmP6jQVPyxEoa9291Q65Unjy7uCkmPqg8zAquHZWsw9_WOHC9F7LagN0qvlcgD/s4032/IMG_5449.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8RsOZDFTgl3xx9A-bK5TX04Q1Hq5cd6iOiXtfUltuug62YqMUoyDk-7MLw16dvviBXaRyzTMquPyUT10gh1w2XIpmLjIOv9QK3xTpQniBL5kEZS8d6Km026tofmNmP6jQVPyxEoa9291Q65Unjy7uCkmPqg8zAquHZWsw9_WOHC9F7LagN0qvlcgD/s320/IMG_5449.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Twist my arm. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ya-FvYEl-gIHb9ztCiYCye1WDb0yaHt7sr0zARHbZLR-u_Zhae8UgxD2SMgfldyu1zOxvUtMzPjAAtdJbTs3Yrmb94l-R46p7sKKIRs1axLvXbe4C0QWSDRHLWp2uDJyT45DMZcebyVrOXxVYetFdibTFLv4tfHN5u5w5QfetUxL-wk5g0irXPBE/s4032/IMG_5450.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ya-FvYEl-gIHb9ztCiYCye1WDb0yaHt7sr0zARHbZLR-u_Zhae8UgxD2SMgfldyu1zOxvUtMzPjAAtdJbTs3Yrmb94l-R46p7sKKIRs1axLvXbe4C0QWSDRHLWp2uDJyT45DMZcebyVrOXxVYetFdibTFLv4tfHN5u5w5QfetUxL-wk5g0irXPBE/w640-h480/IMG_5450.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large display window. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheh9S-GjsAQdhFZ07F0c6eUNvZXarE3TnYCBF9oNs76Jt6wCTATkzpFdwMvoZbQUYHrjbFod7z8UUd5oXBpj8U_FzgCHVh8P4oRBJVyrBPPb4swZjAoMi2YxE94YFfJ8Db0OQxiougWWRmAe0XnU0I6G1BwOVqTuF0zPwCftgC91b5HIchN_LkxB4A/s4032/IMG_5451.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheh9S-GjsAQdhFZ07F0c6eUNvZXarE3TnYCBF9oNs76Jt6wCTATkzpFdwMvoZbQUYHrjbFod7z8UUd5oXBpj8U_FzgCHVh8P4oRBJVyrBPPb4swZjAoMi2YxE94YFfJ8Db0OQxiougWWRmAe0XnU0I6G1BwOVqTuF0zPwCftgC91b5HIchN_LkxB4A/w640-h480/IMG_5451.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignQgF6l00DeCXog_e_rNmtlRWKTJehMDGVOSX2gZrzDg_ENDFB6OiB5-zTfcPEMd2gc2bOf-yue7jQXLDw5-AvVNHbKVid5gFSm-syaMbVihgQWauyiJwSZnuDq_Xqs3s7SNd80UpyDvntC_nVvRijp8mDyHbnXAIoDmSvuSEKLMSrIWZf8RrxvUu/s4032/IMG_5452.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignQgF6l00DeCXog_e_rNmtlRWKTJehMDGVOSX2gZrzDg_ENDFB6OiB5-zTfcPEMd2gc2bOf-yue7jQXLDw5-AvVNHbKVid5gFSm-syaMbVihgQWauyiJwSZnuDq_Xqs3s7SNd80UpyDvntC_nVvRijp8mDyHbnXAIoDmSvuSEKLMSrIWZf8RrxvUu/w640-h480/IMG_5452.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I always enjoy hearing about the history of bookstore spaces. This space was formerly a fire house. Go back up and look at the storefront and see if you can picture the fire house. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixKXC9CRbaLQt6qehUK9BDOhYVMlYKvG_wpmd4gOMrF9mxdNmeixePSsCvcZLOynbNhQsTSi7cgvnlwLP2uhik96fy-RW1kowUtZ8kZrJnjJFQQndqzfYD6Yfs7trEb3fVLZqp9YgOIxRTPUdnjyBDxmJIAmc5vWg5SI2GG5bIhhf4UKYWlcTKm09s/s4032/IMG_5453.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixKXC9CRbaLQt6qehUK9BDOhYVMlYKvG_wpmd4gOMrF9mxdNmeixePSsCvcZLOynbNhQsTSi7cgvnlwLP2uhik96fy-RW1kowUtZ8kZrJnjJFQQndqzfYD6Yfs7trEb3fVLZqp9YgOIxRTPUdnjyBDxmJIAmc5vWg5SI2GG5bIhhf4UKYWlcTKm09s/w640-h480/IMG_5453.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking along the left wall of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeRcGHLGbigvd46ioQIlstim6Yeyk3kcPM7ILzwRlmO8rqpcXf_kdDfMXCP6toFimUFoLK5HHXUzDVquzuQDi7teI3kjrXZtslMSyT2mQphMHKTI_p7jeKkXgsYiVIjNXAYZVHFtFGNcsOMV8gMQi6lYtoN6GyBikVxzEilTnLSEzIATh91snMCnR/s4032/IMG_5454.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeRcGHLGbigvd46ioQIlstim6Yeyk3kcPM7ILzwRlmO8rqpcXf_kdDfMXCP6toFimUFoLK5HHXUzDVquzuQDi7teI3kjrXZtslMSyT2mQphMHKTI_p7jeKkXgsYiVIjNXAYZVHFtFGNcsOMV8gMQi6lYtoN6GyBikVxzEilTnLSEzIATh91snMCnR/w640-h480/IMG_5454.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display books for Happy Smut Girl Summer. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIkj71L6LmyIIhaN-JiwK79SxJGAcb09goefdYjgQIG8anAaZb94IPX8t4-l3MP2kvWuJkeRJmb8_zNdpa0s0_86DAhMlJFHTA0I42AAWBVh2-nVm_yceLoaZgKZo3w4MA_LYNpiKw3x9CNZlLuzBCjmgEzMoQJQovLqbD3EXeTdAJCBXxBXZgvMg/s4032/IMG_5455.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIkj71L6LmyIIhaN-JiwK79SxJGAcb09goefdYjgQIG8anAaZb94IPX8t4-l3MP2kvWuJkeRJmb8_zNdpa0s0_86DAhMlJFHTA0I42AAWBVh2-nVm_yceLoaZgKZo3w4MA_LYNpiKw3x9CNZlLuzBCjmgEzMoQJQovLqbD3EXeTdAJCBXxBXZgvMg/w300-h400/IMG_5455.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The perfect place to sit and try a book or two. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBYfXmAZF867orqORlQWsxng5h5g__e3kYTjyjEad2IvQWfTndpS8s6DJ4uVuqRaY-z7yVWl5XlgiAgsNSk3_jUvqUPn-yZLVUedbnok8LRG7cz_g-HRtQuzgLKvPGrVgN7-3oQ1V71LMEboNVsGZnE87VHAVGLWLBvlHBe7gy7yBXXFDYRBhCuB-S/s4032/IMG_5456.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBYfXmAZF867orqORlQWsxng5h5g__e3kYTjyjEad2IvQWfTndpS8s6DJ4uVuqRaY-z7yVWl5XlgiAgsNSk3_jUvqUPn-yZLVUedbnok8LRG7cz_g-HRtQuzgLKvPGrVgN7-3oQ1V71LMEboNVsGZnE87VHAVGLWLBvlHBe7gy7yBXXFDYRBhCuB-S/w300-h400/IMG_5456.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the greeting cards available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnobXmTIjbqIGdOXwCkK3b8oXRoNsXX7hzyH5St0d_KHwFgX3PoV8Cp879o4_Yj7uKKJGl6S8wZv2wnlZJnT5VDMg3fqX1_NCubodPJt8PBag1wKuV7PVvF1keUnzH-XsLJ-f58wGvudOrGDB09Suz7szPAJgo94tRjCsImX3qoe1k-ifNazKAL5f/s4032/IMG_5457.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnobXmTIjbqIGdOXwCkK3b8oXRoNsXX7hzyH5St0d_KHwFgX3PoV8Cp879o4_Yj7uKKJGl6S8wZv2wnlZJnT5VDMg3fqX1_NCubodPJt8PBag1wKuV7PVvF1keUnzH-XsLJ-f58wGvudOrGDB09Suz7szPAJgo94tRjCsImX3qoe1k-ifNazKAL5f/w300-h400/IMG_5457.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stickers? Of course they have stickers!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZNPRz9xdNDnnvSmEEDv51tnSkcZljBzNoGSo0f2HgvvsAUi7iNU3La7EH6qS46-okAsbz_P2Hlvg5TDuBQpS73aAiMk-6AunTF14ieMHBAE2G2VFK3taGEG9ccL5lMakC0xz0njUGwtbe-dhGhfHcZdMQ-7LahSWfmFql0ZCY3mMCNBQODLcNcKS1/s4032/IMG_5458.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZNPRz9xdNDnnvSmEEDv51tnSkcZljBzNoGSo0f2HgvvsAUi7iNU3La7EH6qS46-okAsbz_P2Hlvg5TDuBQpS73aAiMk-6AunTF14ieMHBAE2G2VFK3taGEG9ccL5lMakC0xz0njUGwtbe-dhGhfHcZdMQ-7LahSWfmFql0ZCY3mMCNBQODLcNcKS1/w640-h480/IMG_5458.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you're a coffee drinker or know someone who is this is a must. I was very intrigued by this even though I'm not a big coffee drinker. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lCXn7TPMb_iES7JOrDUmh3DTOzna4hJGKUT_y-wIuhRh7BVEFp_61H-kS7ItagOuHKiDmAKlnQfW7jXRCQtif8o1O448jz8PKDW_y6ZdV5x4UkyYskyS1W_4jN8yoPIqPv9Z3o8LMzxSPBFu12h5gZkHfxfcLzaoXoYSTehmJsxoBjYOGTXm8P7e/s4032/IMG_5459.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lCXn7TPMb_iES7JOrDUmh3DTOzna4hJGKUT_y-wIuhRh7BVEFp_61H-kS7ItagOuHKiDmAKlnQfW7jXRCQtif8o1O448jz8PKDW_y6ZdV5x4UkyYskyS1W_4jN8yoPIqPv9Z3o8LMzxSPBFu12h5gZkHfxfcLzaoXoYSTehmJsxoBjYOGTXm8P7e/w400-h300/IMG_5459.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bookstore candles offered here and found in many other independent bookstores. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbTYPsG1aCp5PUe9DI3kwTP7yZhhfSqIeVrp3blj-QeDi5gZrydjWf6UWX60iMX3jKMtyPtpywNMo8p4QgbyYShqU7NsJmt-I352-fPHYGjC621UbgSeyX07er4WDbAL_Uwa49mEjBjBFTa5UtPh1Ti-KeyNjZlQ9qc1iXJo6olrenIA6yLWgp8tz/s4032/IMG_5460.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbTYPsG1aCp5PUe9DI3kwTP7yZhhfSqIeVrp3blj-QeDi5gZrydjWf6UWX60iMX3jKMtyPtpywNMo8p4QgbyYShqU7NsJmt-I352-fPHYGjC621UbgSeyX07er4WDbAL_Uwa49mEjBjBFTa5UtPh1Ti-KeyNjZlQ9qc1iXJo6olrenIA6yLWgp8tz/w400-h300/IMG_5460.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the staff picks. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KctYRNqz35v3Lk5qBe_ugHQ4XjbimUA29aoT0lFi0_TInfxWxqNcy6TvpGOCGzGRIJ6r8-bMGD9nDdk4a26RHlTN5o5FXO6CWW5mocOOWjcB-cLsx-9-nAZaGot2lODlqXojGojBlDuQ9SSrHMyBdAZSklt-EegFOzylVdCulys4-QjdC-gdjKut/s4032/IMG_5461.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KctYRNqz35v3Lk5qBe_ugHQ4XjbimUA29aoT0lFi0_TInfxWxqNcy6TvpGOCGzGRIJ6r8-bMGD9nDdk4a26RHlTN5o5FXO6CWW5mocOOWjcB-cLsx-9-nAZaGot2lODlqXojGojBlDuQ9SSrHMyBdAZSklt-EegFOzylVdCulys4-QjdC-gdjKut/w480-h640/IMG_5461.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View along the right wall of the bookstore. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwbnW-59NMgHNc0XjPipm312uEGY1qlOZjUVHTZZeCMEtDt31OBH9mhTsQUogsm-S2z1euqaZOfNRNTBCJmWzOLL6iugSnX8Q2DpTtbTQW8LG048z2bh5GWcs35M6ga35ApSJMrfPoc2dnYPAt7o7iM0tDx9J9_MH-dNewsmKLGejlIY-HADLu7LgS/s4032/IMG_5462.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwbnW-59NMgHNc0XjPipm312uEGY1qlOZjUVHTZZeCMEtDt31OBH9mhTsQUogsm-S2z1euqaZOfNRNTBCJmWzOLL6iugSnX8Q2DpTtbTQW8LG048z2bh5GWcs35M6ga35ApSJMrfPoc2dnYPAt7o7iM0tDx9J9_MH-dNewsmKLGejlIY-HADLu7LgS/w480-h640/IMG_5462.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go to the back of the store and the children's area and you'll find the fire pole that was part of the firehouse. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHj_bzOP1-7YDTikIFkY54zlu3G5E-Lcw-rocd3AMR51_IQx9OtzOnwEHePMDXY6PdcovE7RG4pFuwhi0QDj6AYSOAMYjeVd2dcCKPTE1UubkJNgX7FhfAuFZg5mp2XIShgROiuIjdEKnaBK6adYU4uX6i4EGZEZKb4XiRDmrONJAdlj3Ti0T2qjb/s4032/IMG_5463.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHj_bzOP1-7YDTikIFkY54zlu3G5E-Lcw-rocd3AMR51_IQx9OtzOnwEHePMDXY6PdcovE7RG4pFuwhi0QDj6AYSOAMYjeVd2dcCKPTE1UubkJNgX7FhfAuFZg5mp2XIShgROiuIjdEKnaBK6adYU4uX6i4EGZEZKb4XiRDmrONJAdlj3Ti0T2qjb/w400-h300/IMG_5463.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm not sure anyone can come down the fire pole anymore but if they do their landing will be cushioned by many pillows at the bottom. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32DB7gRN5ZS52SYl_BMKy_9BIv0Lqf4oOy79f-Ypo8A0OTpx3lL0fD4QSajxSS4BR5hKKRkqvVv3VW5vwEb3LKl5JynmClnnLgOylBRKzQogLP0X11gGbD60FeYr7VRZ6kxTQ29J649UMFdgekA8ipcPAs1QPjlTQaXIyKsI32MnRp6_4ZDUvMYH6/s4032/IMG_5464.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32DB7gRN5ZS52SYl_BMKy_9BIv0Lqf4oOy79f-Ypo8A0OTpx3lL0fD4QSajxSS4BR5hKKRkqvVv3VW5vwEb3LKl5JynmClnnLgOylBRKzQogLP0X11gGbD60FeYr7VRZ6kxTQ29J649UMFdgekA8ipcPAs1QPjlTQaXIyKsI32MnRp6_4ZDUvMYH6/w400-h300/IMG_5464.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another partial view of the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7zXMvH5_EUh4hd3rVjhWBffFvIabHWj14yRVO7HKtfPj6jgMGjMp6nUD3_lYeK6EO-rUqoz-gOoeHYsSInSiSIGkKRnAOLG4CMYKSpLJylVrasg4PFrW5wCckiaTzkG7uOL6yoWqS_AC_JBbPmkWGWF1ctHTUnvT_4jUn1_Ne4hUatC3u8eEXWQr/s4032/IMG_5465.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7zXMvH5_EUh4hd3rVjhWBffFvIabHWj14yRVO7HKtfPj6jgMGjMp6nUD3_lYeK6EO-rUqoz-gOoeHYsSInSiSIGkKRnAOLG4CMYKSpLJylVrasg4PFrW5wCckiaTzkG7uOL6yoWqS_AC_JBbPmkWGWF1ctHTUnvT_4jUn1_Ne4hUatC3u8eEXWQr/w400-h300/IMG_5465.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Introduce a young reader to the Harry Potter series. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxgNhhrlp9KBahByOgqJ8rCJDPRXThEhJOG4K07KGsa4molLMyGihq_I1beuC-a0owR-b3sN3ftQ1k4fyrAQmy7sprNQrNaHVLKlK_0m5VMZB6UoLTpMcWzGWzjeS9PoHwXZTjJ5Hw9iITBFklTAEcbdSjBhmlFCxDw73NzFhlXt9lm_Jk3_V1xTz/s4032/IMG_5466.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxgNhhrlp9KBahByOgqJ8rCJDPRXThEhJOG4K07KGsa4molLMyGihq_I1beuC-a0owR-b3sN3ftQ1k4fyrAQmy7sprNQrNaHVLKlK_0m5VMZB6UoLTpMcWzGWzjeS9PoHwXZTjJ5Hw9iITBFklTAEcbdSjBhmlFCxDw73NzFhlXt9lm_Jk3_V1xTz/w480-h640/IMG_5466.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking for a classic? Proceed to these shelves. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT56_dl7c3UecKzx1MBu5lCdDgAsKAQhNH5x1dDQ9kDZa6QKBdcDbQX1Xe1L2ADiQtZN2FMfxcdifmCu2Mb07rQ_YKxjS6P7jso_ho1vuHOXoWqsSTjzpBrnQ3TBKz_5yJEGy29qPCUbdK7WlGQMO_U77W2YRpBQVddfWWU5hnJllrCrSP_-5ljukN/s4032/IMG_5467.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT56_dl7c3UecKzx1MBu5lCdDgAsKAQhNH5x1dDQ9kDZa6QKBdcDbQX1Xe1L2ADiQtZN2FMfxcdifmCu2Mb07rQ_YKxjS6P7jso_ho1vuHOXoWqsSTjzpBrnQ3TBKz_5yJEGy29qPCUbdK7WlGQMO_U77W2YRpBQVddfWWU5hnJllrCrSP_-5ljukN/w400-h300/IMG_5467.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out what the book club is reading. Better yet, consider joining!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyHssxTm5yJexNfBhVteJsQ3DA_O7YmXcc9Y07YnIRn0naPPuNIwNGqIFH2LdPdgsu40TBUquBkK9AxoHzx-F0OimNU45ImzHzJZ6rckxW7lAHNOMVTb7O9gazMoceZCAzpHWrqhQ97xPHzLeCAThxpxnT62_Z0HfvPfDTp7XduflWMJJkNm0d95J/s4032/IMG_5468.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyHssxTm5yJexNfBhVteJsQ3DA_O7YmXcc9Y07YnIRn0naPPuNIwNGqIFH2LdPdgsu40TBUquBkK9AxoHzx-F0OimNU45ImzHzJZ6rckxW7lAHNOMVTb7O9gazMoceZCAzpHWrqhQ97xPHzLeCAThxpxnT62_Z0HfvPfDTp7XduflWMJJkNm0d95J/w640-h480/IMG_5468.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When you enter the store, without even trying your eyes will be drawn to this very cool, large clock positioned right above the checkout counter. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjKpmis7aegths3OSiXy7-b5F6xjV33JmyCFecGW-L5TPt9avq4HO2ISj6zwPvVeeFAyasNOgPW6IeZY-GsznXMibJutMZUnWhW2PyMp9u44SFqvfo5Eo-z9qJq1QQ-02_brRqWkeZIXECTllC1334vZKQ_9FDg_xt3wVJAZ8-ksMBKymqBAecbJt/s4032/IMG_5469.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjKpmis7aegths3OSiXy7-b5F6xjV33JmyCFecGW-L5TPt9avq4HO2ISj6zwPvVeeFAyasNOgPW6IeZY-GsznXMibJutMZUnWhW2PyMp9u44SFqvfo5Eo-z9qJq1QQ-02_brRqWkeZIXECTllC1334vZKQ_9FDg_xt3wVJAZ8-ksMBKymqBAecbJt/w300-h400/IMG_5469.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can find the most unique things in bookstores. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdaJMjkYLl1UqaWeqV7y9XssYPycOo73HmFkoAC0qT3FtOcC-wj5NOmVDIpC3RsGQIf3yUIsYjXHaFFoq3ByBU8K2SHJnOYORec3S_LJSpb85ivkKTcdv47Ef-mqX-F0t3XpDi7d2T6CLfI-tkjcPzdJgNu9undn50zjQE1TRVrdm2aM9vqLIuUmF/s4032/IMG_5470.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdaJMjkYLl1UqaWeqV7y9XssYPycOo73HmFkoAC0qT3FtOcC-wj5NOmVDIpC3RsGQIf3yUIsYjXHaFFoq3ByBU8K2SHJnOYORec3S_LJSpb85ivkKTcdv47Ef-mqX-F0t3XpDi7d2T6CLfI-tkjcPzdJgNu9undn50zjQE1TRVrdm2aM9vqLIuUmF/w480-h640/IMG_5470.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Summer reading bingo for kids. I love this!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhac5FsjJEX_ep2LVL764zo7feHCGeAbfbQLTVRY1MK56fqePO9SyUDVDVJo1GpzXkcdoyX5UeJAFa70XCoOhG-1FAAr71XM0O6OrTvTMSiX5hAWAwjp3i80PPWEn6sCNeBuBoLe1S49uyIMJPj4dJLw06EeUBC7mKxpBLZU3Y0vv6KuBm3L-Ovcg7q/s4032/IMG_5476.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhac5FsjJEX_ep2LVL764zo7feHCGeAbfbQLTVRY1MK56fqePO9SyUDVDVJo1GpzXkcdoyX5UeJAFa70XCoOhG-1FAAr71XM0O6OrTvTMSiX5hAWAwjp3i80PPWEn6sCNeBuBoLe1S49uyIMJPj4dJLw06EeUBC7mKxpBLZU3Y0vv6KuBm3L-Ovcg7q/w480-h640/IMG_5476.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Mallory in the center and Skye on the right, two of the fine booksellers at Little Bean Books. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-46795185148102931182023-08-01T17:36:00.000-04:002023-08-01T17:36:59.266-04:00Maze Books - Rockford, IL<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmk2k3lgAMsAQ-Sg5tgSODr4XIBTMudNcqjHYuhVOSEgZ7IBoF-EfO2c0j3wWLkV_yvGM-kLsOZ0QYoWxrESBvVe54vJ4USKW3oGdliCPaoG7TwkOM-bQf7eJn2273idjfGQ5BKv-hsOVskITVI7gx8VOxHu_TYDKjBjIQd8b7WOBf1yk_51AhAp-/s4032/IMG_5410.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmk2k3lgAMsAQ-Sg5tgSODr4XIBTMudNcqjHYuhVOSEgZ7IBoF-EfO2c0j3wWLkV_yvGM-kLsOZ0QYoWxrESBvVe54vJ4USKW3oGdliCPaoG7TwkOM-bQf7eJn2273idjfGQ5BKv-hsOVskITVI7gx8VOxHu_TYDKjBjIQd8b7WOBf1yk_51AhAp-/w400-h300/IMG_5410.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maze Books, Rockford, IL<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgByZMeku7fw9IfQCe1YBn3WO3JtCX3xzTykq9Di-YwiM2lmodLk-TI6Z2xmFjUt656L_pWsZCnpdJ5dltBk0Ep6jHpoG5hIFN7tWo-o_ty9Nlw_53vKs8DYg7HkmGXHI0wf-agZyar1znYqhHwMwGriN1ZuAPCkNAERB7UNeKUzGOFmYiZhagRl0Pf/s4032/IMG_5438.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgByZMeku7fw9IfQCe1YBn3WO3JtCX3xzTykq9Di-YwiM2lmodLk-TI6Z2xmFjUt656L_pWsZCnpdJ5dltBk0Ep6jHpoG5hIFN7tWo-o_ty9Nlw_53vKs8DYg7HkmGXHI0wf-agZyar1znYqhHwMwGriN1ZuAPCkNAERB7UNeKUzGOFmYiZhagRl0Pf/w150-h200/IMG_5438.jpeg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bookstore matches!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>For those of you keeping score, Maze Books is now my 560th bookstore visited. Never, in any of my previous 559 visits have I been given something like what owner Dave P. gave to me here. You name it and I've received it. T-shirts, stickers, coffee cups, books of course, caps, bookstore pins (thanks Dave), offered a rescued cat (declined, allergic), postcards, popcorn, cookies, pens, socks and anything else you could imagine. But on my 560th bookstore visit I'm still enjoying unique experiences and Dave kindly gifted me my very own Maze Books matches! Indie owners following this blog can now consider adding this to their store merch inventory. But Dave, I don't smoke so what do I do with the matches? Just follow the directions!</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRDg_I-bTNfQKW7HszTG9LQu6RNmOtjjxIN7KBvSNWB5dfhVEeA_jVBns83oBm4qpGJGaV-a7FpLDDIb4efHhuunNtXqpezW0izcV1yjCe4StqHhyVCaTgJdRAsxEH_n2LJG9a6bUbEt1FjCv0F5hHAsojgY5JUSHCX-IHP2WKOFIVQr5GA2paPTa/s4032/IMG_5439.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRDg_I-bTNfQKW7HszTG9LQu6RNmOtjjxIN7KBvSNWB5dfhVEeA_jVBns83oBm4qpGJGaV-a7FpLDDIb4efHhuunNtXqpezW0izcV1yjCe4StqHhyVCaTgJdRAsxEH_n2LJG9a6bUbEt1FjCv0F5hHAsojgY5JUSHCX-IHP2WKOFIVQr5GA2paPTa/w150-h200/IMG_5439.jpeg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suggested use. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Congratulations to Dave and wife Kim on the one-year anniversary of their opening at this cute little bookstore. Things are going very well since opening and Dave is not only a strong voice for Maze Books but also for all the Rockford independent bookstores. He was the founder of the 1st annual Rockford Indie Bookstore Crawl that involved all the Rockford bookstores and was wildly successful for all. He has really ignited the community consciousness about bookstores to the forefront. Way to go Dave!<p></p><p>The store offers some new books but mostly used. Most of the used books are acquired from estate sales but as Dave said, he's always hunting books. He also receives some books simply as donations. Even though his inventory includes only about 10% new books, they're all recent releases or popular editions. He also offers rare, vintage, and signed 1st editions and these may be found through their online sales. I thought the store was extremely well-curated.</p><p>If you're planning to visit Maze Books at their current location you need to do it soon. They're already poised to move to a new space in October around the corner and a couple of blocks away on State St. But the good news is the new location will have the same terrific owner and same wide selection of books. And either place will guarantee the same wonderful bookstore experience. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>The Testament of Caspar Schultz,</i> Jack Higgins. Paul Chavasse is a British Intelligence officer hired to track down a manuscript that reveals the corruption and truth about many Nazi officials. The problem is there are people on both sides that want to get their hands on this and there is danger at every turn. Think of Paul Chavasse as James Bond. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires</i>, Grady Hendrix. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>The Troop,</i> Nick Cutter. Not purchased but gifted, <i>City Lights: Pocket Poets Series 1955-2005</i>, from the collection of Donald A. Heneghan. Thanks Dave. <br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKScwUJllrvhLyqjm-WJ-0GayGZM5QNv0bzT5ol3Fm8McrjETUR6JRBxEN4vLeuLqlG2JSZG6hNv7hBpNpPQq6JIBKX_rG24V-7MdbXF8ejHhEWW-8WE96JLTUde5R09Pr1J0gxMs6oJ0sdUSzSlu2e2kp-3-45QqPgYA_M5UVmYiwIeDZIaMSyNYy/s4032/IMG_5440.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKScwUJllrvhLyqjm-WJ-0GayGZM5QNv0bzT5ol3Fm8McrjETUR6JRBxEN4vLeuLqlG2JSZG6hNv7hBpNpPQq6JIBKX_rG24V-7MdbXF8ejHhEWW-8WE96JLTUde5R09Pr1J0gxMs6oJ0sdUSzSlu2e2kp-3-45QqPgYA_M5UVmYiwIeDZIaMSyNYy/w480-h640/IMG_5440.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This will be the new location for Maze Books, quite possibly by the time many of you read this post. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBFF6JeBPv1-bsbCog3_oCgUFHD3eoaCz4u6O8hjgTq6OiDGjqXfDOMq-cfsB0C3q8o2Og3HKKGTNdszlCdO5NpcdL8vvEDuLeUXPIZYk0mVG2r6xVgn9EJt4LKth3_o1ld0YLn6zv9a4PgxnGKlQEjQmBe3sHhtdd49YtHSeOAGYLz53BDgWrQfw/s4032/IMG_5412.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBFF6JeBPv1-bsbCog3_oCgUFHD3eoaCz4u6O8hjgTq6OiDGjqXfDOMq-cfsB0C3q8o2Og3HKKGTNdszlCdO5NpcdL8vvEDuLeUXPIZYk0mVG2r6xVgn9EJt4LKth3_o1ld0YLn6zv9a4PgxnGKlQEjQmBe3sHhtdd49YtHSeOAGYLz53BDgWrQfw/w480-h640/IMG_5412.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the bookstore from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98BBfhjpYUOLXz8jpiUjpSEb3Zw7_IxN2nb-19yZ_osOMRm9PwQpqfrqEvlhgsWRGHfbKySRLM949pXORuhaRqiSsGDDdi8xI1AgSR9YGInjt_3mxVnk5WPIzAS9-Z6V37P-YsomMSrexr9J8DT8QpQeyW5cC_M-jo29wbnpnyhqD7dzaFrNdRq50/s4032/IMG_5413.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98BBfhjpYUOLXz8jpiUjpSEb3Zw7_IxN2nb-19yZ_osOMRm9PwQpqfrqEvlhgsWRGHfbKySRLM949pXORuhaRqiSsGDDdi8xI1AgSR9YGInjt_3mxVnk5WPIzAS9-Z6V37P-YsomMSrexr9J8DT8QpQeyW5cC_M-jo29wbnpnyhqD7dzaFrNdRq50/w400-h300/IMG_5413.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking to the right from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciBf1aJi0JnTWNY4L9IeZOd0Rpbhvmz60hP5vTEinOJ9kyF5CXKKjzv4N43zfONq1s4SQZ_ikq0k3Ovtk63QwTucqQrtDy3E9XrSPQh5X2bP9Fl0LfJtmOpnaItTHPcXzXg1dEF03xIiveIrsqgR3t0yc9jFbBC67jisQObT7Yghkth3zxtzXzhV9/s4032/IMG_5414.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciBf1aJi0JnTWNY4L9IeZOd0Rpbhvmz60hP5vTEinOJ9kyF5CXKKjzv4N43zfONq1s4SQZ_ikq0k3Ovtk63QwTucqQrtDy3E9XrSPQh5X2bP9Fl0LfJtmOpnaItTHPcXzXg1dEF03xIiveIrsqgR3t0yc9jFbBC67jisQObT7Yghkth3zxtzXzhV9/w480-h640/IMG_5414.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the local authors featured and available. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPLQTZH0f1RNN-gP8fxs97c1tNI3X72mb6UODYONcI5SZJoDxtgpT4JQHVvIS_6zEf59XgK3xOLunRZ_LvagIr8IC5OgsKVjC13KZde0TmJC0y7bZUQBOqi5soEgKBvzCldJE3I6TWOvOI4uQYpQTLP2FLzycN8dNgynBayM1U5-oedZcuB4E7b4l/s4032/IMG_5415.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPLQTZH0f1RNN-gP8fxs97c1tNI3X72mb6UODYONcI5SZJoDxtgpT4JQHVvIS_6zEf59XgK3xOLunRZ_LvagIr8IC5OgsKVjC13KZde0TmJC0y7bZUQBOqi5soEgKBvzCldJE3I6TWOvOI4uQYpQTLP2FLzycN8dNgynBayM1U5-oedZcuB4E7b4l/w480-h640/IMG_5415.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find most of the new books on this attractive wall display in the front of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKyXB1GiLk2W_iJyDi-N4k2GtjjV8P4tj90slkaPKlrXWF4G3kaKbNneK252di0k1Mi-lwntQ2t4eolOrMQAul9RgK4BvFXHM1SNFZLfdNSBJ8wd3mTe6gpgj1WLlVHqiQXZaBQEV6-SsjFCNDuhoGCZ1JOjNyDZ6I2cASICJrmlMElltIibAEllI/s4032/IMG_5416.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKyXB1GiLk2W_iJyDi-N4k2GtjjV8P4tj90slkaPKlrXWF4G3kaKbNneK252di0k1Mi-lwntQ2t4eolOrMQAul9RgK4BvFXHM1SNFZLfdNSBJ8wd3mTe6gpgj1WLlVHqiQXZaBQEV6-SsjFCNDuhoGCZ1JOjNyDZ6I2cASICJrmlMElltIibAEllI/w300-h400/IMG_5416.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">List of events and best sellers posted for easy reference. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRvBn_rJ3egbtlYu_N_WhOSWeQzovFKqBca4shUGb2dH0pE_3cFrtkE_A8ttveen6zy2OlUQ2ajQcG_jZDMcnMEM1X0IJRoKGtq0zfW4X0qpRrJh7KSjNVO3ZRGpJkaEuesQbKQXZs0XX4p1COxnSL8KqBpHg1mazQOPrIK8pQPFGONWnJXKdC27J/s4032/IMG_5417.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRvBn_rJ3egbtlYu_N_WhOSWeQzovFKqBca4shUGb2dH0pE_3cFrtkE_A8ttveen6zy2OlUQ2ajQcG_jZDMcnMEM1X0IJRoKGtq0zfW4X0qpRrJh7KSjNVO3ZRGpJkaEuesQbKQXZs0XX4p1COxnSL8KqBpHg1mazQOPrIK8pQPFGONWnJXKdC27J/w480-h640/IMG_5417.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Help Maze Books celebrate its one-year anniversary with their anniversary specials!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBC5MKlP1l1LT5bhMUdMkkmbwO8xdXR4CyHPuN-Pv8DsET5mNRfrsi9maiOcSvtzuQ9D6uadMwsEx7-NIJHq3g4K_mAHoa3hxqLjhymZg4yRoNUckR-zWMEmFROLSmCsvzhfVfrnBppMna_b-jWcAsUQvigaj7oLlFGabA19PRgO1owk5wJIDT5qx/s4032/IMG_5418.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBC5MKlP1l1LT5bhMUdMkkmbwO8xdXR4CyHPuN-Pv8DsET5mNRfrsi9maiOcSvtzuQ9D6uadMwsEx7-NIJHq3g4K_mAHoa3hxqLjhymZg4yRoNUckR-zWMEmFROLSmCsvzhfVfrnBppMna_b-jWcAsUQvigaj7oLlFGabA19PRgO1owk5wJIDT5qx/w480-h640/IMG_5418.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stephen King fans should definitely pay a visit. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFXzzAEfZiPQMUge5UUBvhZ4_y-7Ma-3vYG9tV4fyie2CM4EF3am6mf5AQIvO8aeQ1bBGNZqBdhvb_ym5Jb3185dEQT47toTWVOLdk34fSSKpl_mXnneD70aIURiY8HiGZ9bbYUrzMucTFdBaM8gfVfI3E3yDLMz9RuxFKJRQMvW0i_uMKgzfinVo/s4032/IMG_5419.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFXzzAEfZiPQMUge5UUBvhZ4_y-7Ma-3vYG9tV4fyie2CM4EF3am6mf5AQIvO8aeQ1bBGNZqBdhvb_ym5Jb3185dEQT47toTWVOLdk34fSSKpl_mXnneD70aIURiY8HiGZ9bbYUrzMucTFdBaM8gfVfI3E3yDLMz9RuxFKJRQMvW0i_uMKgzfinVo/w300-h400/IMG_5419.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take a close look at this book. Originally published in 1931, an uncommon early novel of homosexuality set in NYC. Think of it. Where were the book bans? I guess Herbert Hoover was too busy trying to run the country. Can you imagine if this book hit the stores and libraries today? Read banned books!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEircxSl18xV-jwuxyQ7S9oO1rszHth_scxnoNYn4RdBTxiuv0RwtFg4URIC-aPIEx_zUOvdgK9r3lu42bI9eGLo7bxrkKeAx0yHZX8p5_9OdjwFiYYg3ipSHhofvgoOfuZklwEh9XhHmRoCFhrSsFmx_E-40AYJplwYXHOJm3BwsiBQYLqaFRO4YL9T/s4032/IMG_5420.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEircxSl18xV-jwuxyQ7S9oO1rszHth_scxnoNYn4RdBTxiuv0RwtFg4URIC-aPIEx_zUOvdgK9r3lu42bI9eGLo7bxrkKeAx0yHZX8p5_9OdjwFiYYg3ipSHhofvgoOfuZklwEh9XhHmRoCFhrSsFmx_E-40AYJplwYXHOJm3BwsiBQYLqaFRO4YL9T/w480-h640/IMG_5420.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the vintage leather-back editions. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAV7-pa1-AcseOuf4wUHdgcPn97aSX5g4grCLuV9iiVK-tsphc4nIoxgqSbtMNxOgmO_A6RcoGLCE4qRNHMMR0N46JruwyvI2BlqG430_Mc1lvMj0JCXH_SCIsXSLznQEAtzbBmx7WbLkCSdOEJCUfz-AIzSzK5NbOyT3PsGQeUDI82PsodYF0Hae/s4032/IMG_5421.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAV7-pa1-AcseOuf4wUHdgcPn97aSX5g4grCLuV9iiVK-tsphc4nIoxgqSbtMNxOgmO_A6RcoGLCE4qRNHMMR0N46JruwyvI2BlqG430_Mc1lvMj0JCXH_SCIsXSLznQEAtzbBmx7WbLkCSdOEJCUfz-AIzSzK5NbOyT3PsGQeUDI82PsodYF0Hae/s320/IMG_5421.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always good to know and I like seeing this guide in used book stores. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZStSbDh9AxLQH0M3JcGIXcrIeRAgLSihxze-zS7RwW4eSQPXJYvN_ZGLKFlKZ_-O4doTnTMye3rIA9ajLi6z4UHdjDkVPKMfUgCi6N1d59aaUlkNcYZ52GX3GUwQ7KLs48IGwDQovPa8TUdkJZVwBhoI3S9LKeDP_wJXtSvLAbqETFqTfxqvg5iv6/s4032/IMG_5422.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZStSbDh9AxLQH0M3JcGIXcrIeRAgLSihxze-zS7RwW4eSQPXJYvN_ZGLKFlKZ_-O4doTnTMye3rIA9ajLi6z4UHdjDkVPKMfUgCi6N1d59aaUlkNcYZ52GX3GUwQ7KLs48IGwDQovPa8TUdkJZVwBhoI3S9LKeDP_wJXtSvLAbqETFqTfxqvg5iv6/w640-h480/IMG_5422.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the room behind the front room. To the right of this space are two more additional rooms. This place is much larger than it looks from the outside. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8butd-iDxKMxJ5hDSn7VyEpgM2umoSZxPLyH5-JP-tyG_-NGd1u4rbNmyeRrC4EtuE2TpdBPyAUekjbyexLBMEODP3XyfaTX5IJW63HL7r7wl04f2h11sDX4yWyKD_vNDa-oP7lErC-IJV-jsXwMyYfvdXfIkbWE7MZzQc_DWJQbIkc3k7qF3KgCV/s4032/IMG_5423.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8butd-iDxKMxJ5hDSn7VyEpgM2umoSZxPLyH5-JP-tyG_-NGd1u4rbNmyeRrC4EtuE2TpdBPyAUekjbyexLBMEODP3XyfaTX5IJW63HL7r7wl04f2h11sDX4yWyKD_vNDa-oP7lErC-IJV-jsXwMyYfvdXfIkbWE7MZzQc_DWJQbIkc3k7qF3KgCV/w480-h640/IMG_5423.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The store offers many antiquated editions. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-8-ujb7bD9fX4pG6XFpvl4p4lojeLvlVC6QOV8jfPWPcOR99M6n8VrAZqtMxhgeh3h9-LxW3VlfEbCNXcwEgwrZ3tLPQNcDYE2B3X60SkZzFC4_ErKJXJRrOuhFYA7SFnmiJfqXBFnEuCxYrvurwwVL0lg-lolyOlcj5LSaq62_ePZ9PPSmo-3C5/s4032/IMG_5424.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-8-ujb7bD9fX4pG6XFpvl4p4lojeLvlVC6QOV8jfPWPcOR99M6n8VrAZqtMxhgeh3h9-LxW3VlfEbCNXcwEgwrZ3tLPQNcDYE2B3X60SkZzFC4_ErKJXJRrOuhFYA7SFnmiJfqXBFnEuCxYrvurwwVL0lg-lolyOlcj5LSaq62_ePZ9PPSmo-3C5/w640-h480/IMG_5424.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, I could get comfy here and pretend to be reading. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIcHgnvcSfuxWM7QhBQQp5d12W3l0tqby1jmocv7prOouaGs5N6KsxK49WqeLjlE9DJuIfvQS8mjNEuOzfOAtdXLb7BtGYOfB2uwp8ipVeF4XSNA53z_qLb8gWhyR3hUGP1shv5pUbj9QJ2plZKxZmwvdNsatYQegzg3BDOwyDgULC6tDeCnSeWQw/s4032/IMG_5426.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIcHgnvcSfuxWM7QhBQQp5d12W3l0tqby1jmocv7prOouaGs5N6KsxK49WqeLjlE9DJuIfvQS8mjNEuOzfOAtdXLb7BtGYOfB2uwp8ipVeF4XSNA53z_qLb8gWhyR3hUGP1shv5pUbj9QJ2plZKxZmwvdNsatYQegzg3BDOwyDgULC6tDeCnSeWQw/w640-h480/IMG_5426.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Table display of African-American literature. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDcJxb5iN3pOCWUxBllLBwDB_WLhA1rpsnAk2mTOpQYwd2JXe0OtyH4BhpVA8N7QLKu9tGvnKIH_PD4n8Iz2cCF7d2emukgYmgFhXwJQnqHrEPePdTEEO0UZ-6e-2cyx-zMN2eEjvWw6jGmS69YPykYKPud4kCwzeq9W2w0bvIP03C88J__aUm8pw/s4032/IMG_5427.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDcJxb5iN3pOCWUxBllLBwDB_WLhA1rpsnAk2mTOpQYwd2JXe0OtyH4BhpVA8N7QLKu9tGvnKIH_PD4n8Iz2cCF7d2emukgYmgFhXwJQnqHrEPePdTEEO0UZ-6e-2cyx-zMN2eEjvWw6jGmS69YPykYKPud4kCwzeq9W2w0bvIP03C88J__aUm8pw/w480-h640/IMG_5427.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quirky and creative interior decor. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXO2A9qwq9eP2e39d_JZ9g_QvZ6_7dQ-xetfiltG8juvsGdeIBWkxIJGtTc2Xkt7JkCMhqazYAr-EqBj0UaqZL5NAE97o2m8Jf5YN6vk_Ii_2OEecJGEMW-y00sxcgieZYPzDU5d2xEg-W2E4kUcGuruOIX58Q9v94m8XnQECK7aEDKIo1FJUJ_Ju/s4032/IMG_5428.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXO2A9qwq9eP2e39d_JZ9g_QvZ6_7dQ-xetfiltG8juvsGdeIBWkxIJGtTc2Xkt7JkCMhqazYAr-EqBj0UaqZL5NAE97o2m8Jf5YN6vk_Ii_2OEecJGEMW-y00sxcgieZYPzDU5d2xEg-W2E4kUcGuruOIX58Q9v94m8XnQECK7aEDKIo1FJUJ_Ju/w480-h640/IMG_5428.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of one of the side rooms. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmNZ3f4yXuQ1MgC_uXH5RHURjH9VFBn5xdPkHsgMSadIFarg7jp8s0SJMbXztTaGW26gZ8gIl_aFUqFulJikTsWl_c096FIzVZ4omDxgwifb88GjOHOG4O8UriYki8VYROkOy4VaZQ-zq1k8iwMjSJcLQM11wV30gxzplgDZZTlcTyUd2A1d5_hV9z/s4032/IMG_5430.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmNZ3f4yXuQ1MgC_uXH5RHURjH9VFBn5xdPkHsgMSadIFarg7jp8s0SJMbXztTaGW26gZ8gIl_aFUqFulJikTsWl_c096FIzVZ4omDxgwifb88GjOHOG4O8UriYki8VYROkOy4VaZQ-zq1k8iwMjSJcLQM11wV30gxzplgDZZTlcTyUd2A1d5_hV9z/w480-h640/IMG_5430.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Please. Don't encourage me. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggY3K4SBb1fRI8elCxiZgsrc0oCboaEYEo5GOZif51kl_syVQ-RetQzOxS5fPHCEf__tHg24ULkrhEeU9CjEjwQibhjIdUnTahhSSCPAKx1HjKS_GMr29B4tdrO91niIYdZ8ZQ1RCsjo7o5veofPnwSMLNPnXLAfKDZvS10t4J1xUjdlLQ0JYsHuBm/s4032/IMG_5432.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggY3K4SBb1fRI8elCxiZgsrc0oCboaEYEo5GOZif51kl_syVQ-RetQzOxS5fPHCEf__tHg24ULkrhEeU9CjEjwQibhjIdUnTahhSSCPAKx1HjKS_GMr29B4tdrO91niIYdZ8ZQ1RCsjo7o5veofPnwSMLNPnXLAfKDZvS10t4J1xUjdlLQ0JYsHuBm/w480-h640/IMG_5432.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find these books for a bargain and some good buys. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNemIln2CKC4NCfiPonyv_Z2zjeW4riYT4Z_CD4AfAR4kTh1xY18eg_i7Ap35r6xN0sgZbrMBKrUckik0WzINvRZnEMjkYBolN5751iTlCmn8c2BXZ6ebSbJdccBLzmEE4cgRmiGQR8PTpYs6FgYF4qGb97oAjC7WORjPU5SMZF0wuDzg8kAECI0m-/s4032/IMG_5433.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNemIln2CKC4NCfiPonyv_Z2zjeW4riYT4Z_CD4AfAR4kTh1xY18eg_i7Ap35r6xN0sgZbrMBKrUckik0WzINvRZnEMjkYBolN5751iTlCmn8c2BXZ6ebSbJdccBLzmEE4cgRmiGQR8PTpYs6FgYF4qGb97oAjC7WORjPU5SMZF0wuDzg8kAECI0m-/w640-h480/IMG_5433.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Explore the side rooms for this wall of books. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj54QobqSpQPwMnis97oLODdGPGFpQI0tCFt_l9T9OKJXnlrIWIEVBjMUagwnHV8yDHs0y90c3RF39lFV5ytalESJ8T-zO8CHFyUP4Nw9utAs6pTdYIbWRgI2IBzWeNAa-VXK-Y4Q6lLZmz8GDXte3inQpxlFD1vDIJR-dIGQJ0UFI8qVMkA3ff_R2d/s4032/IMG_5434.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj54QobqSpQPwMnis97oLODdGPGFpQI0tCFt_l9T9OKJXnlrIWIEVBjMUagwnHV8yDHs0y90c3RF39lFV5ytalESJ8T-zO8CHFyUP4Nw9utAs6pTdYIbWRgI2IBzWeNAa-VXK-Y4Q6lLZmz8GDXte3inQpxlFD1vDIJR-dIGQJ0UFI8qVMkA3ff_R2d/w400-h300/IMG_5434.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Get your Maze t-shirt with your book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKV5OzwVHoTIEZNanVJki4tk3Tm5xtJJIbwcp_XkHSEwqBm1QF1NwljfwitZGcS5JGZ-FGj7OHEJ2EVmP720yqR0HU9NMqMWs1Dnk9W4uqVaUkKUZAHLsmmjkxzUzK-bfYucgdEzVN28ffmZZA5yGltl9H-y7z72xCZD6jcC-lproNlyMxtolPWmS/s4032/IMG_5435.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKV5OzwVHoTIEZNanVJki4tk3Tm5xtJJIbwcp_XkHSEwqBm1QF1NwljfwitZGcS5JGZ-FGj7OHEJ2EVmP720yqR0HU9NMqMWs1Dnk9W4uqVaUkKUZAHLsmmjkxzUzK-bfYucgdEzVN28ffmZZA5yGltl9H-y7z72xCZD6jcC-lproNlyMxtolPWmS/w480-h640/IMG_5435.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave was the founder of the Rockford Bookstore Crawl. Fantastic!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFfW_6L2WDAUlJRmrW6JEyk9MMA3uLvfX8TRZEUtIyNzXqyKtn6ZJzk1kEiMkidTqIUGPok8lGqMNE0t29jkUKx0W0CrixrgpTwSBLbqSi2cZbKCVbov2pS483Lr_JOoVE__QmIJqXQmwUez9AYGa-daU6JNa5jmD5LxtRlke4z0DnfjFF4Bd-2_9/s4032/IMG_5437.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFfW_6L2WDAUlJRmrW6JEyk9MMA3uLvfX8TRZEUtIyNzXqyKtn6ZJzk1kEiMkidTqIUGPok8lGqMNE0t29jkUKx0W0CrixrgpTwSBLbqSi2cZbKCVbov2pS483Lr_JOoVE__QmIJqXQmwUez9AYGa-daU6JNa5jmD5LxtRlke4z0DnfjFF4Bd-2_9/w480-h640/IMG_5437.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Dave in the middle and wife Kim on the right, the fine owners you'll meet at Maze Books. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-20861488149482288942023-07-25T17:31:00.000-04:002023-07-25T17:31:24.711-04:00Enchanted Books - Quincy, IL<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAO4THamPh049TCKumBEEnqpA3ogVvTriWhUEYqNfgcndmH6SLfFUERq21SccaX8ZuoSCsexaw1EKQGC6NyEAKqimFgms-AC78nhmGeKNOQzXg7q2tYpEb7lHO37kfecZ5N2ecigi16L64RwoJvFfJqTGlqAXPWVHSmzhWyieapw0o5KbS63sb0L2/s4032/IMG_5373.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAO4THamPh049TCKumBEEnqpA3ogVvTriWhUEYqNfgcndmH6SLfFUERq21SccaX8ZuoSCsexaw1EKQGC6NyEAKqimFgms-AC78nhmGeKNOQzXg7q2tYpEb7lHO37kfecZ5N2ecigi16L64RwoJvFfJqTGlqAXPWVHSmzhWyieapw0o5KbS63sb0L2/w400-h300/IMG_5373.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enchanted Books, Quincy, IL<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)</p><p>As a former educator, I sometimes was required to issue progress reports for students. That life is behind me now but it is still in my teacher DNA to issue progress reports to my BOOKSTORE students. My progress report for Enchanted Books is a glowing A+ with a few extra plusses! A very attractive interior that is neat and tidy with a capital 'T'. Best of all, Enchanted Books is off to a rousing start in less than a year of business. Congrats to owner Jen T. and Quincy.</p><p>The attractiveness of this store begins before you even enter the store with the large mural painted on the lengthy display window along Maine Ave. Very impressive. The beautiful interior is home to new and used books that are very well organized and shelved, many of them together. The genre signs make it very clear what section you may be browsing. There are a variety of sidelines that offer some great gift ideas including greeting cards, cakesickles, made locally (they look addictive!), micro puzzles, earrings, and stickers to name just a few (the stickers are so hot everywhere I feel like I should start selling them out of my house). This business is in its 3rd version as a bookstore and was most recently Codex Books. Jen bought the business, renamed it, tweaked it with her own touch, and moved it much closer to the central business district and within a block of the main square, an ideal location. Jen has done an especially good job of improving on and expanding the children's section. </p><p>I didn't get to meet Jen on this visit but the store was in excellent hands with Suanne S. who was equally kind and knowledgeable about books and recommendations, the perfect make-up for a talented bookseller.</p><p>After visiting a wonderful bookstore like this I'm always baffled when I hear that many in the community don't even know of its existence. How can that be? When you drive by on the busy Maine Ave you can't help but see the large storefront with "books" spelled out on the top. Time to wake-up Quincy and discover an oasis of enchantment right under your noses. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>Lightning Down</i>, Tom Clavin. The true story of WWII pilot Joe Moser who flew many European combat missions until he was shot down and taken prisoner. He and many other allied airmen however weren't taken to a POW camp but a concentration camp, a big difference. They escaped death many times until they were finally helped by a most unlikely source. If you like WWII history, this is a must read. Recommended. <br /></p><p>CURRENTLY READING: <i>The Testament of Caspar Schultz</i>, Jack Higgins. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>Cloud Cuckoo Land,</i> Anthony Doerr. <br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywf_X23a-BfplP6cxDn_F2WfwaCvfOvxiyePftyspm9EeQ8Ij9MAFkFnQb3rFAWtOrvMnmpiM4qdRMHGRhR-_5j7CITSqP7QcCcHuKyZYbKLqgd6FItojLQojduGCxUyRE_oT4dc-jiY76a_mOwzAyRhIRLWymz6r0jLltXLTXT5_xitTeXAqR8N1/s4032/IMG_5371.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywf_X23a-BfplP6cxDn_F2WfwaCvfOvxiyePftyspm9EeQ8Ij9MAFkFnQb3rFAWtOrvMnmpiM4qdRMHGRhR-_5j7CITSqP7QcCcHuKyZYbKLqgd6FItojLQojduGCxUyRE_oT4dc-jiY76a_mOwzAyRhIRLWymz6r0jLltXLTXT5_xitTeXAqR8N1/w640-h480/IMG_5371.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this building. There's no mystery about what you'll find inside. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4Xj-QbYL89-Mob_phnYQCl0JcNlqeCf10nvSJKtV20DSFsD4ITupDD6u8uM07oXr4-IwUnBOvYyrcd5izuNlMH5oRg9HcQS5qNLt4TgYVY1KPd6TzdXkOjCemkHq185N9BfGmxF0UdqMm1IrtHSVkFyGsIMuCKYiJPAYAqr_QoiB-GWgc-6RqTu9/s4032/IMG_5374.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4Xj-QbYL89-Mob_phnYQCl0JcNlqeCf10nvSJKtV20DSFsD4ITupDD6u8uM07oXr4-IwUnBOvYyrcd5izuNlMH5oRg9HcQS5qNLt4TgYVY1KPd6TzdXkOjCemkHq185N9BfGmxF0UdqMm1IrtHSVkFyGsIMuCKYiJPAYAqr_QoiB-GWgc-6RqTu9/w640-h480/IMG_5374.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The length of this display window made it the perfect canvas for this creative art work. Impressive. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODlSoviZCyLLlc2QDzyRUAw0R75TpO6rFwdu7C1lDxB4R2f5XiCC_wsj2RKElY1Va0DwlHVPr-eJ_9bND8k1-WSgr2CrwGiKCCn7LcmczzJ6Ut6bhcRG4fsovQSKFjINJP9cvj2KZps8jEWIZ6jhWwH8rRR6nq5ibzr9R1wg0v1W0Ra0pBvN3dX8p/s4032/IMG_5375.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODlSoviZCyLLlc2QDzyRUAw0R75TpO6rFwdu7C1lDxB4R2f5XiCC_wsj2RKElY1Va0DwlHVPr-eJ_9bND8k1-WSgr2CrwGiKCCn7LcmczzJ6Ut6bhcRG4fsovQSKFjINJP9cvj2KZps8jEWIZ6jhWwH8rRR6nq5ibzr9R1wg0v1W0Ra0pBvN3dX8p/w640-h480/IMG_5375.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Xp9meUMVeAjPtgvhlRbuPuL65qX3Lp6Ap64BtlpsMvF54kaZd124o20BF6459VFXo9OQpxbPuvIJM22HULdQUrTdKL803TAIhruoI6Dru__T9RIBmr9K4OPdLwT2dOpdV2xtoAfvTQg3jhbfSvCt9XUUxacT0PeBzRAigWEnLGxGjgrJuXReW4-V/s4032/IMG_5376.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Xp9meUMVeAjPtgvhlRbuPuL65qX3Lp6Ap64BtlpsMvF54kaZd124o20BF6459VFXo9OQpxbPuvIJM22HULdQUrTdKL803TAIhruoI6Dru__T9RIBmr9K4OPdLwT2dOpdV2xtoAfvTQg3jhbfSvCt9XUUxacT0PeBzRAigWEnLGxGjgrJuXReW4-V/w480-h640/IMG_5376.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Directly to the right from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizy1lLO2_SKqbYNPZzD_ey9szTGWaDt-TQwFcR5guDWql3ndgY9gpyIBskgv06UCPghEdavhCICpNDXFGOUKkbh2z8jsVMFi6xnyusbIuS7cQIkDMX9BptEw-62z-HjEaKAgYVYNbn8bCCGRomh37mOYBSbIjbvpPs5r1svx7XiDpFMFzArNsYZm2f/s4032/IMG_5377.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizy1lLO2_SKqbYNPZzD_ey9szTGWaDt-TQwFcR5guDWql3ndgY9gpyIBskgv06UCPghEdavhCICpNDXFGOUKkbh2z8jsVMFi6xnyusbIuS7cQIkDMX9BptEw-62z-HjEaKAgYVYNbn8bCCGRomh37mOYBSbIjbvpPs5r1svx7XiDpFMFzArNsYZm2f/w300-h400/IMG_5377.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display table of beach reads, clearly indicated. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7F-LCiQnCTSa4orHPig3g-iCSdfjYhvroaAIHLNpyE37-w9znZbo6CCz8SiLNg2vMYpNMOQ9erTRFNFoJifKldGYWGtufhZ-O1VtUXbQtYisqHtEEtMb7HX6x3ZhF3BCbHPhiwSYYxn_1RAKD97ukb-35fXIeeEnusOaa7FtrCkKXv3ZFsfRhHFp4/s4032/IMG_5378.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7F-LCiQnCTSa4orHPig3g-iCSdfjYhvroaAIHLNpyE37-w9znZbo6CCz8SiLNg2vMYpNMOQ9erTRFNFoJifKldGYWGtufhZ-O1VtUXbQtYisqHtEEtMb7HX6x3ZhF3BCbHPhiwSYYxn_1RAKD97ukb-35fXIeeEnusOaa7FtrCkKXv3ZFsfRhHFp4/w400-h300/IMG_5378.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the greeting cards offered, just inside the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThlF-q4HpsywD9zNf1IjJ3JQAjFCzPNmrLKmnh6zMsdlVj3LQAqQ8Eo6hn5-NuzpFYE6SO8j_S9TUzzFPUPM1JndvUT2ElUgb0fD2f-ZZXgc2oxn6wghzuWDb0B_s6M8x6VjJ2cr1sAx0jssm-b9Femr2FHgILZMYSryZdpD0odpq_P_FjFYyRfLY/s4032/IMG_5379.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThlF-q4HpsywD9zNf1IjJ3JQAjFCzPNmrLKmnh6zMsdlVj3LQAqQ8Eo6hn5-NuzpFYE6SO8j_S9TUzzFPUPM1JndvUT2ElUgb0fD2f-ZZXgc2oxn6wghzuWDb0B_s6M8x6VjJ2cr1sAx0jssm-b9Femr2FHgILZMYSryZdpD0odpq_P_FjFYyRfLY/w400-h300/IMG_5379.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The perfect place to sit and sample a book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2S_r5Z80Fr6TLjo03GmOy_QAYltgDvmZZ-fm3KQtKzmVrIiDjcg2-FsSUktqa3eziMDMuGtbPqz3Wq4ssTsaC2MpmZE02GAq1bmMODat0rX8ShMP6c5R1bKn40pY_pDdfQlPtH22LfuIErwYx2YQmqNrMtVZhNjFitL2dPKkvqqOokCyjYb7nkaw4/s4032/IMG_5380.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2S_r5Z80Fr6TLjo03GmOy_QAYltgDvmZZ-fm3KQtKzmVrIiDjcg2-FsSUktqa3eziMDMuGtbPqz3Wq4ssTsaC2MpmZE02GAq1bmMODat0rX8ShMP6c5R1bKn40pY_pDdfQlPtH22LfuIErwYx2YQmqNrMtVZhNjFitL2dPKkvqqOokCyjYb7nkaw4/w640-h480/IMG_5380.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always check out the banned book displays. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpr5zsTSgumlv7egPBtpI9v-q1JrwmysqZYU-fIN-_lsCS1xovr_1qvwZY837vqPh365KnDBPCJqCds0pgVTHHV0Gsr8mDPLFjvb_kcl05km9OxfNxLmZdczIlQCrj20LoK6lN0msH0xV7H_j88feAKLEJ2Xi-SqRXrmpevUD6_mtMwilrksX1A2Cz/s4032/IMG_5381.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpr5zsTSgumlv7egPBtpI9v-q1JrwmysqZYU-fIN-_lsCS1xovr_1qvwZY837vqPh365KnDBPCJqCds0pgVTHHV0Gsr8mDPLFjvb_kcl05km9OxfNxLmZdczIlQCrj20LoK6lN0msH0xV7H_j88feAKLEJ2Xi-SqRXrmpevUD6_mtMwilrksX1A2Cz/s320/IMG_5381.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Excellent advice. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6kGDIj5KAKoZes4urGAur0fhEeexMk_NT2C2Mkch2su85g4qR2HlXKcPioZYlFzHEAHFJJ_ja2QHp_ybSh0KuSnXm5MN6leUrSssj070ZO0xqRKp8DOU1C4Gk9Qpv-sByxCtDFSXRyHo4XOYFF6T_bk0boFnnj7s_hLr1dvEj588ytp45ymZAUKpj/s4032/IMG_5382.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6kGDIj5KAKoZes4urGAur0fhEeexMk_NT2C2Mkch2su85g4qR2HlXKcPioZYlFzHEAHFJJ_ja2QHp_ybSh0KuSnXm5MN6leUrSssj070ZO0xqRKp8DOU1C4Gk9Qpv-sByxCtDFSXRyHo4XOYFF6T_bk0boFnnj7s_hLr1dvEj588ytp45ymZAUKpj/w640-h480/IMG_5382.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sample a seat and a book near the front of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrIiR-MsN3AxKeoVkE6V5u3tTb-MP_E1pL3koA5HgxEljHxalsbTzCoU4vuYGvlKiWu6bZ2KX8O-tUiDdMB4-J90YfeNMyknDckwqh2Ey52i1gd2JqQTFsuKSKG_YIh4DwFJMNfOStS1qbKpJKt01elJcJX0PPkqdvXN0uvNFWnxIRjKtMGR5zQKRs/s4032/IMG_5383.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrIiR-MsN3AxKeoVkE6V5u3tTb-MP_E1pL3koA5HgxEljHxalsbTzCoU4vuYGvlKiWu6bZ2KX8O-tUiDdMB4-J90YfeNMyknDckwqh2Ey52i1gd2JqQTFsuKSKG_YIh4DwFJMNfOStS1qbKpJKt01elJcJX0PPkqdvXN0uvNFWnxIRjKtMGR5zQKRs/w640-h480/IMG_5383.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How many of these bestsellers have you read? Full disclosure, I haven't read any of these yet. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ygiqyYgSR8gJqsEu5sJN6F1WV2DHrmM2hTvGwxV9tAs2tFQO7B58BfldCoWGn_1NrkqvCnV8q0TEzuE_Z6qTCWH-PTMZMClnabdG12okkTvTffmoLCnMzAuqKNVRUcFAECXCEpQhi-gul4U-0AkICcFEkvpldc1vljfIfTXaXQEqFjqmklwtLggF/s4032/IMG_5385.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ygiqyYgSR8gJqsEu5sJN6F1WV2DHrmM2hTvGwxV9tAs2tFQO7B58BfldCoWGn_1NrkqvCnV8q0TEzuE_Z6qTCWH-PTMZMClnabdG12okkTvTffmoLCnMzAuqKNVRUcFAECXCEpQhi-gul4U-0AkICcFEkvpldc1vljfIfTXaXQEqFjqmklwtLggF/w640-h480/IMG_5385.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very nice display of new arrivals. So easy to browse here. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9oZmT28qyiTULZz9fVd4FWjvb0RfW-hIiZMB6cSzW77FovjZ9iB4TbuLTOEPiQRjuMYv4zWmjCE3awB9OJBzKDRCQzv6DLMwyImejoKTiYjP3Xi98LDcJKnAWzwkEcYxqB0dT2hBBu4exNt2LMst3tqEGlhxfsdD9B5Xr7XVitJ7BRT0lxboUvbO2/s4032/IMG_5386.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9oZmT28qyiTULZz9fVd4FWjvb0RfW-hIiZMB6cSzW77FovjZ9iB4TbuLTOEPiQRjuMYv4zWmjCE3awB9OJBzKDRCQzv6DLMwyImejoKTiYjP3Xi98LDcJKnAWzwkEcYxqB0dT2hBBu4exNt2LMst3tqEGlhxfsdD9B5Xr7XVitJ7BRT0lxboUvbO2/s320/IMG_5386.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While you're browsing, consider a beverage. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OWNzQABMSm9SLPL1FW_wIuXks-pk1IGb2uWXG-Pv9xGHynFpiy5ZuRTh_6KZa3n7tyZQlbQES6oP78gMW8m02NUO32_p8fNG0-2U26vFLlu8ssKA0_YrdQiHdw3bkQBOCDzWIyWyc3p7q_TTY8fuHmXhsMOjGaYJ0obFFma4T0N4pbw8ZUie0p9u/s4032/IMG_5388.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OWNzQABMSm9SLPL1FW_wIuXks-pk1IGb2uWXG-Pv9xGHynFpiy5ZuRTh_6KZa3n7tyZQlbQES6oP78gMW8m02NUO32_p8fNG0-2U26vFLlu8ssKA0_YrdQiHdw3bkQBOCDzWIyWyc3p7q_TTY8fuHmXhsMOjGaYJ0obFFma4T0N4pbw8ZUie0p9u/w480-h640/IMG_5388.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View along the wall on the right side of the store. Also, a perfect table for a game of chess. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTqrjvBt5ZZe3XOobS22q5ZRxHkYgsR1fr3QvtBuv-KEUgbcmXxBccLztMDpjsUHplA93ZXY4xq9SJ5FqhnVd7_3fU8RK0fPbiQsNAN6a_gl8uj0on7yFq7efZSetTK8LtYXPaPHMXnK1xOyiOVPKq6VE5oqy0WBigBi8gxxW7zfFYCXisb8yrhZH/s4032/IMG_5389.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTqrjvBt5ZZe3XOobS22q5ZRxHkYgsR1fr3QvtBuv-KEUgbcmXxBccLztMDpjsUHplA93ZXY4xq9SJ5FqhnVd7_3fU8RK0fPbiQsNAN6a_gl8uj0on7yFq7efZSetTK8LtYXPaPHMXnK1xOyiOVPKq6VE5oqy0WBigBi8gxxW7zfFYCXisb8yrhZH/w480-h640/IMG_5389.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can remember when I only saw the "blind date with a book" promotions in a few stores. Now I see it almost everywhere. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriYuY0hR9s-UUUCdV4Jf3l5vjyf-7ASoZoX1HzffW7kzLLnCNA4KGPwjei52iKt9tLL3xyCJWPImgN1d_LYN_uzeuV45prA2w0P8dp8l8EouR4otbIxsjL8d6_MOLLsuPtazrVLXaXED7KlwI46MYDLc64wKVGl6v8VMuV_mL8M2CO9pkyyghmNmv/s4032/IMG_5390.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriYuY0hR9s-UUUCdV4Jf3l5vjyf-7ASoZoX1HzffW7kzLLnCNA4KGPwjei52iKt9tLL3xyCJWPImgN1d_LYN_uzeuV45prA2w0P8dp8l8EouR4otbIxsjL8d6_MOLLsuPtazrVLXaXED7KlwI46MYDLc64wKVGl6v8VMuV_mL8M2CO9pkyyghmNmv/w640-h480/IMG_5390.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display of various genres and sidelines. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSzTfVFUDrt1B_VXPp9E0OPQpCNo1oNP7DsqujEGt1ld1BQqWp5EA_OkwCia6HGq2KWiLhm-sRWdhIa7l_G-pBNBUbCpiGPV4B83XSymsmOt0bPPdfjGi_ZsX1ITCgSspQqcRNHo5R9XtbayOf36c_Z_IMrm9aP27eeMUSQpsL9ADQXCT1scto4QP_/s4032/IMG_5392.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSzTfVFUDrt1B_VXPp9E0OPQpCNo1oNP7DsqujEGt1ld1BQqWp5EA_OkwCia6HGq2KWiLhm-sRWdhIa7l_G-pBNBUbCpiGPV4B83XSymsmOt0bPPdfjGi_ZsX1ITCgSspQqcRNHo5R9XtbayOf36c_Z_IMrm9aP27eeMUSQpsL9ADQXCT1scto4QP_/w300-h400/IMG_5392.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the bargain rack. Very affordable. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdRVAN3sbTdSza5UVHgazwPXIgY6WBnuYKpCBfqFtwSqjpVTTQvXjhOBJXxgUN5bfzYuWp3HjoMsV9iKIyn5Tu17SGkaVK6fOUzU4s32c_h5YU59vMuXLwx6241ONIP8GjLM8dIUvavrSFHO4aeijrn0CSqgbTB1WZU3LHxDTJpfMWdO6RaQIdznZ/s4032/IMG_5394.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdRVAN3sbTdSza5UVHgazwPXIgY6WBnuYKpCBfqFtwSqjpVTTQvXjhOBJXxgUN5bfzYuWp3HjoMsV9iKIyn5Tu17SGkaVK6fOUzU4s32c_h5YU59vMuXLwx6241ONIP8GjLM8dIUvavrSFHO4aeijrn0CSqgbTB1WZU3LHxDTJpfMWdO6RaQIdznZ/w640-h480/IMG_5394.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Various sidelines attractively arranged. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4tBPXQ1dceTQPnsflUkIPRR2_Iry1QqxxydCkcVbDwGqL3-UfOAPoPZUexNeYczv2wv_K0Bb3jiImlBqwcazP3iWitaoSFIYQZt6AcaeXLrGJMVV18EI1qrQoLW-ucg1GAYbX0DPYlBoLLgTeBNEAW4Bsa48-29ZHbf_KJO2ZLbm8e6foUVMgnza/s4032/IMG_5397.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4tBPXQ1dceTQPnsflUkIPRR2_Iry1QqxxydCkcVbDwGqL3-UfOAPoPZUexNeYczv2wv_K0Bb3jiImlBqwcazP3iWitaoSFIYQZt6AcaeXLrGJMVV18EI1qrQoLW-ucg1GAYbX0DPYlBoLLgTeBNEAW4Bsa48-29ZHbf_KJO2ZLbm8e6foUVMgnza/w640-h480/IMG_5397.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking along the back wall of the store toward the children's section in that far corner. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8w2rBht01o5cnO3RloSVVQOGABEfYugiwFlfryBZyrhIdKAkRWden3xtJybzeihyxp34P1UVzeiBYcat2ODh94eb2hDU_y-eLaYPzLJqLWBdqe7wAChyDU-hC-cal2kyzV3dA7VO5yNVtA2D8ZwiAJ95XfKPDzWHFxJ4yxsIYPvrmxWEq9cxS7ks/s4032/IMG_5398.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8w2rBht01o5cnO3RloSVVQOGABEfYugiwFlfryBZyrhIdKAkRWden3xtJybzeihyxp34P1UVzeiBYcat2ODh94eb2hDU_y-eLaYPzLJqLWBdqe7wAChyDU-hC-cal2kyzV3dA7VO5yNVtA2D8ZwiAJ95XfKPDzWHFxJ4yxsIYPvrmxWEq9cxS7ks/w640-h480/IMG_5398.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the store looking from back to front. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXydB0SeyxMF1A1S_TXnoU9l6ccU3vjEtoQYoATrADPzJb9qcyrzh-7Br76lgJt3Llz4fTE_hE5y1R5CllXOCVV1L1_-uyu3vemG6csndoByjK6RtYcXrmtP19VBWd8E9ShzBrB-QDg909VeNcCSnfI4hb0Y1NhM2YZG5ON9G-U_PKmEAyMPx0_gJd/s4032/IMG_5399.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXydB0SeyxMF1A1S_TXnoU9l6ccU3vjEtoQYoATrADPzJb9qcyrzh-7Br76lgJt3Llz4fTE_hE5y1R5CllXOCVV1L1_-uyu3vemG6csndoByjK6RtYcXrmtP19VBWd8E9ShzBrB-QDg909VeNcCSnfI4hb0Y1NhM2YZG5ON9G-U_PKmEAyMPx0_gJd/w640-h480/IMG_5399.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Partial view of the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJEJpgw6NLzh24qVSQtOCHVQ3L5exiitQHDiTHuM6NqR1iTyMA68B_uLmZlnuUgGYOr9Hsmy-IRqP9s80KTOopAxavLRCw217N7e--azVh04SZVPGVnfPiaMv3qTKspNmgiVFOH9-2OPMhOM4TNUdjAhUjJ8SkS86RBla4zfg8podVYwGQ-KFA_kj/s4032/IMG_5401.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJEJpgw6NLzh24qVSQtOCHVQ3L5exiitQHDiTHuM6NqR1iTyMA68B_uLmZlnuUgGYOr9Hsmy-IRqP9s80KTOopAxavLRCw217N7e--azVh04SZVPGVnfPiaMv3qTKspNmgiVFOH9-2OPMhOM4TNUdjAhUjJ8SkS86RBla4zfg8podVYwGQ-KFA_kj/w400-h300/IMG_5401.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the children's area. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qOozdPAOaBusU1OB5h4E-iLhf6k7WtXWyTlEfAzLnmvcRtMPM2a8GhL0zaqoAHq8MDsBS4JBS3JsOL4JAOEXgrlfrULQCY8HQ79bqjZDAo_rS_TWzX020EpfFZCoIwELVOmXAFu63Gb9CTaLy-AaR0a15EX_vkTAS0X0n-TsYtdlThWnrrkcfOOW/s4032/IMG_5402.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qOozdPAOaBusU1OB5h4E-iLhf6k7WtXWyTlEfAzLnmvcRtMPM2a8GhL0zaqoAHq8MDsBS4JBS3JsOL4JAOEXgrlfrULQCY8HQ79bqjZDAo_rS_TWzX020EpfFZCoIwELVOmXAFu63Gb9CTaLy-AaR0a15EX_vkTAS0X0n-TsYtdlThWnrrkcfOOW/w400-h300/IMG_5402.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think kids will love this space. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNKV4bPmkkcApgqH4HJcK-zF2h4lRDZ0qOMMzXGChWINiTmECY64OlkZKkd-ivEeBK9e2PTMh4kJMpnvnVMxMggq92waPUXC1hl-QNN870BF6zIRcpMn8_Z87y_ErXwB-5c_TX0EYKqaEQNV-g_dxKECAUazhDLyWk2p6pMWyUXTQ0ifdmq2l-eHp/s4032/IMG_5403.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNKV4bPmkkcApgqH4HJcK-zF2h4lRDZ0qOMMzXGChWINiTmECY64OlkZKkd-ivEeBK9e2PTMh4kJMpnvnVMxMggq92waPUXC1hl-QNN870BF6zIRcpMn8_Z87y_ErXwB-5c_TX0EYKqaEQNV-g_dxKECAUazhDLyWk2p6pMWyUXTQ0ifdmq2l-eHp/w300-h400/IMG_5403.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many bookstores have the "Blind Date With a Book" promotion for adults. Here at Enchanted, they also have it for kids. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDN3wdwe5B0h3Tcax5-T1lVr9hPNVQ7yXfY2i22f0VdAGrsNilKXqMrklxe6liJoempx2BSPLxGwvoouwSy8jxtDewYzPJNmRCg2VBwSoCflnVEX1O_kFndSe_AGP8bfGZtIm5OI7CMzaqrPYtHMEhfJBPOuGoIy2Qnvhd1ml4PIqkPPjtjhcP3MO/s4032/IMG_5404.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDN3wdwe5B0h3Tcax5-T1lVr9hPNVQ7yXfY2i22f0VdAGrsNilKXqMrklxe6liJoempx2BSPLxGwvoouwSy8jxtDewYzPJNmRCg2VBwSoCflnVEX1O_kFndSe_AGP8bfGZtIm5OI7CMzaqrPYtHMEhfJBPOuGoIy2Qnvhd1ml4PIqkPPjtjhcP3MO/s320/IMG_5404.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bargain. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3UUfrYRkg3RXAgVn-FtzNV_D5iw_j8IPlqDKHGZ5q6a4XkKerUmbieBKMWYjU9uKtB56uRqQQW7oVzTHRCHR7maAIegpAkbUYG3FwSvFWNgtzHNejQeC7_hbsDBJ6uiEZHkK2JDihLzOAOrCL2QfiM519DPWZRyQ8dHo8gyC5BKcGQ8GpsXHLw7vB/s4032/IMG_5406.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3UUfrYRkg3RXAgVn-FtzNV_D5iw_j8IPlqDKHGZ5q6a4XkKerUmbieBKMWYjU9uKtB56uRqQQW7oVzTHRCHR7maAIegpAkbUYG3FwSvFWNgtzHNejQeC7_hbsDBJ6uiEZHkK2JDihLzOAOrCL2QfiM519DPWZRyQ8dHo8gyC5BKcGQ8GpsXHLw7vB/w640-h480/IMG_5406.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One more overview of the store. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAhndZ1zLhyTYydUt6JLvcF9m81UC5tGATZpVL9NpMGl4iVrrRtNaQUtCSq1_U6BFk4eTfLi0NjMx-ctjB6C6bvrHYwaziefNQ9k5mEdCuJWuxt2SLTOk6gPIGDuCt3HSo75Nd0l94ua-RkNPPK_7tPsVIW54biNhUeETDd2w0w4x_OP-eFu5_LKf/s4032/IMG_5408.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAhndZ1zLhyTYydUt6JLvcF9m81UC5tGATZpVL9NpMGl4iVrrRtNaQUtCSq1_U6BFk4eTfLi0NjMx-ctjB6C6bvrHYwaziefNQ9k5mEdCuJWuxt2SLTOk6gPIGDuCt3HSo75Nd0l94ua-RkNPPK_7tPsVIW54biNhUeETDd2w0w4x_OP-eFu5_LKf/w400-h300/IMG_5408.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pick one of these up at the checkout counter. They're made locally and they sound great. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-DZ2VSpWnDB1qWUA4kgqv5bbmzZ2PR0H9VJl7c-j6B9kF8JSPdQziIifUy_tz8_APGOi6QmIxG3KiXAvjrBQhwMgQ35pLaQFt7vKmkJTNtwecLdYvykanDDHTk8L6Hrux_6Dwy-CQmy_yH1ecNxXva4ZIkEil4c2CjyuoYnEl3g-8sSMJ05W_21S6/s4032/IMG_5407.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-DZ2VSpWnDB1qWUA4kgqv5bbmzZ2PR0H9VJl7c-j6B9kF8JSPdQziIifUy_tz8_APGOi6QmIxG3KiXAvjrBQhwMgQ35pLaQFt7vKmkJTNtwecLdYvykanDDHTk8L6Hrux_6Dwy-CQmy_yH1ecNxXva4ZIkEil4c2CjyuoYnEl3g-8sSMJ05W_21S6/w480-h640/IMG_5407.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Suanne, one of the fine booksellers at Enchanted Books. Thanks for a great visit. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4633516489004070518.post-66968798732050710672023-07-18T09:05:00.000-04:002023-07-18T09:05:55.224-04:00City Books - Pittsburgh, PA<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdi39uh7T4ffcHHBq3LQ2k7nejPvdrfRnhE1_eU1T5yd1g4rd_eCSshnc1DBQfkgBp_SKwrGVKowxwH-etGEo_1WggOAxCetprRQZ_C2kUHnYAVKCStX2bb_NXYqugyO-J6iX3ZvhJCPpktxdcFQDZwOIE7rKDQV4v6ak9ndQGKugMop_YDkaQKlVX/s4032/IMG_5315.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdi39uh7T4ffcHHBq3LQ2k7nejPvdrfRnhE1_eU1T5yd1g4rd_eCSshnc1DBQfkgBp_SKwrGVKowxwH-etGEo_1WggOAxCetprRQZ_C2kUHnYAVKCStX2bb_NXYqugyO-J6iX3ZvhJCPpktxdcFQDZwOIE7rKDQV4v6ak9ndQGKugMop_YDkaQKlVX/w300-h400/IMG_5315.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">City Books, Pittsburgh, PA<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Twitter)</p><p>Readers, how often have I told you that the experience of visiting an independent bookstore is much more fulfilling than simply clicking "submit" and buying online? Yes, I know I'm preaching to the choir but EVERY single bookstore is unique and special for me. Such was the case, again, at City Books in Pittsburgh, located on the Northside in the Allegheny West neighborhood. My visit began with a history lesson of the Allegheny area and its relationship to Pittsburgh (at one time, two different towns). Also, the proliferation of authors that have lived in the vicinity of the bookstore including Willa Cather, Thomas Bell, Michael Chabon, Nellie Bly, David McCullough, to name a few and EASILY over 100 more (and they're all listed on Wikipedia). Owner Arlan H. used to lead historical walking tours in Pittsburgh and taught college level literature and creative writing so to say she is knowledgeable is an understatement. </p><p>And then she became a bookstore owner at the oldest bookstore in Pittsburgh, City Books, in 2015. She is just the second owner of a business that began in 1984. She no longer gives walking tours but is now the custodian of a space filled with used books and a few new ones by local authors. They also carry some limited sidelines including candles, postcards, and store t-shirts. Arlan and the store are stars on Tik-Tok and Instagram and approximately 40% of their sales are made through those sites and I would encourage you to follow the store on either of these. You can also support the store online through bookshop.org, a site conceived during the pandemic to help indies.</p><p>City Books is smallish in size but is able to host occasional events off-site. One of my favorite things here is what they host in the bookstore. They support a writer-in-residence program and have a perfect area in the back of the store where they allow accepted applicants to "set-up shop."</p><p>I was reminded by Arlan what I have heard from MANY other bookstores that the pandemic was a time of excellent business. In Arlan's words, customers were enthusiastically supporting the store. But business has slowed here a bit. Come on people! I've given you some tools to work with here. Buy online via several methods or better yet, pay them a visit. Embrace this part of Pittsburgh history and propel them onward into a successful future. Go to an indie and buy a book. Bonsoir.</p><p>JUST FINISHED: <i>The Story of A Bad Boy</i>, Thomas Bailey Aldrich. Originally published as a book in 1870, this is a semi-autobiographical story of the author's childhood (pre-Civil War) growing up in New England. Like kids of any era, he and his friends had numerous capers. I loved this book because of what you learn about this time in history. Considered part of a new genre at that time called, Bad Boy Genre, this author was a contemporary of Mark Twain. Recommended. <br /></p><p>CURRENLY READING: <i>Lightning Down</i>, Tom Clavin. <br /></p><p>RECENTLY PURCHASED: <i>The Postcard</i>, Anne Berest. City Books t-shirt. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMk7iem_xwsTQ_Utc1wCBM2Vuv46mHJhG0H_UJfdHs_CaX2odqiwqBRqMAUv6soK60tCRpcR0ZCiRYgDY-HkFNnk5HcjQnJVraotPTzAf0Tgdg47sUN93s_YxAMp2641CtJQRV8A6L4fl_JXUiz5t7oQjJLE80pTr6tKifxfyTGDIK_7vSOYcD8N3G/s4032/IMG_5314.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMk7iem_xwsTQ_Utc1wCBM2Vuv46mHJhG0H_UJfdHs_CaX2odqiwqBRqMAUv6soK60tCRpcR0ZCiRYgDY-HkFNnk5HcjQnJVraotPTzAf0Tgdg47sUN93s_YxAMp2641CtJQRV8A6L4fl_JXUiz5t7oQjJLE80pTr6tKifxfyTGDIK_7vSOYcD8N3G/w640-h480/IMG_5314.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful storefront with lots of window space for natural light. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbaenDp76lzjOAkG1XYP2uFGtcpbssr_aeoWZF_-HvEf4yyxohMXzMvtEB78sex35EQVVDwbtvLNICq762XzGKuLanMN8A2D1p4tqG0CgyXpP6pXUcxxTVM51vnFmMjsDTmV2JPc-gd2X7DxkArbXROuTu6hi4CcDExv2jZIlsuuiofUGpoV52lHB8/s4032/IMG_5316.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbaenDp76lzjOAkG1XYP2uFGtcpbssr_aeoWZF_-HvEf4yyxohMXzMvtEB78sex35EQVVDwbtvLNICq762XzGKuLanMN8A2D1p4tqG0CgyXpP6pXUcxxTVM51vnFmMjsDTmV2JPc-gd2X7DxkArbXROuTu6hi4CcDExv2jZIlsuuiofUGpoV52lHB8/w480-h640/IMG_5316.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the large display windows. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUg5fHsY4W-HEyOhMWThjaJiPLtHv8BuPyoLlHvt9xgM6s3VEPCIALCMzmLMjnkGi8koXZoFxU_U4fF_ooXPujNF4CsUmASqWIb9PGwGx-ApMdVh5Y_9cVZMTNnrMybtKYpl5F9sMQP87MHBBX22VjIf_RW0vcSu-l-Ea4OOi80qugCRymtyyo8GZU/s4032/IMG_5317.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUg5fHsY4W-HEyOhMWThjaJiPLtHv8BuPyoLlHvt9xgM6s3VEPCIALCMzmLMjnkGi8koXZoFxU_U4fF_ooXPujNF4CsUmASqWIb9PGwGx-ApMdVh5Y_9cVZMTNnrMybtKYpl5F9sMQP87MHBBX22VjIf_RW0vcSu-l-Ea4OOi80qugCRymtyyo8GZU/s320/IMG_5317.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pittsburgh was, and is, a hot bed of authors. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8uF3Qstp-2RNqctVIDocpVNTPPHdz3b00IFWiIwq5UTsM66YmETnieePLdXHgavNM4adbywOY0S9dnqV4Gx53HBlaNz2eKwPFatGTSWpEbpfBvMDvDS2p1pvknBDUc5HJhsHrggHVPGORgqEzoue99Z-rHKcxKX6QDU3CyMJh3QeEIHDKKHPCale/s4032/IMG_5318.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8uF3Qstp-2RNqctVIDocpVNTPPHdz3b00IFWiIwq5UTsM66YmETnieePLdXHgavNM4adbywOY0S9dnqV4Gx53HBlaNz2eKwPFatGTSWpEbpfBvMDvDS2p1pvknBDUc5HJhsHrggHVPGORgqEzoue99Z-rHKcxKX6QDU3CyMJh3QeEIHDKKHPCale/w640-h480/IMG_5318.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the store from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUgMLIZqcZyZl7KmmnwPT-ZW-u1Y7SUwxKi-zAyxppZDIF69iyHfl4kFv1TRZ1gg0MeTOZBIez-ECetm2qNjvnQO_DFU1vcV0AJNV7v0QRobCWy8BaietWn4vGTL1H9nD6y-WS85Coe2Yxqk2yVJqHwXhFtnI_q_W9qswdCAeb7kHW7mDzygDfwMdP/s4032/IMG_5319.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUgMLIZqcZyZl7KmmnwPT-ZW-u1Y7SUwxKi-zAyxppZDIF69iyHfl4kFv1TRZ1gg0MeTOZBIez-ECetm2qNjvnQO_DFU1vcV0AJNV7v0QRobCWy8BaietWn4vGTL1H9nD6y-WS85Coe2Yxqk2yVJqHwXhFtnI_q_W9qswdCAeb7kHW7mDzygDfwMdP/w640-h480/IMG_5319.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking to the right from the front entrance. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7mxz_tnCus_3v8Rg-NHs7t3e5L-wqyn2V-sj2PY6hfixgNx2dnR1v-jbmkLC9rJVLVuyUCSGWRqVJAE16PUxcVnmGpHeEcr7tVuwltvGFbL3q2aEd-Z_6mB_VuSc0HoKDVLYobKaTMgbmydVVdTI11PKTHyl-qBseiaABe-J7Zrcay_LfS6LyQWD/s4032/IMG_5322.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7mxz_tnCus_3v8Rg-NHs7t3e5L-wqyn2V-sj2PY6hfixgNx2dnR1v-jbmkLC9rJVLVuyUCSGWRqVJAE16PUxcVnmGpHeEcr7tVuwltvGFbL3q2aEd-Z_6mB_VuSc0HoKDVLYobKaTMgbmydVVdTI11PKTHyl-qBseiaABe-J7Zrcay_LfS6LyQWD/s320/IMG_5322.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a must-have for any longtime Pittsburgh baseball fans. I think this would be a fascinating book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtXbz8xfrIaQ-MzqPoXidqvdmxXK6fTaZrgBHlf-Ps-LcLPM8O4FAP2VSxAoMZVNFP-Zk4cS_6VltrxXijqkQp3giI5x-TCJbEiWuFEQgdeo3HhKXZYzIklv7SJTw9z2cjQcLJA97RUwI5KuQAc5g5fLT2Y0oYZ8dY-4b_5UB45L-ASyao3VHcc55/s4032/IMG_5323.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtXbz8xfrIaQ-MzqPoXidqvdmxXK6fTaZrgBHlf-Ps-LcLPM8O4FAP2VSxAoMZVNFP-Zk4cS_6VltrxXijqkQp3giI5x-TCJbEiWuFEQgdeo3HhKXZYzIklv7SJTw9z2cjQcLJA97RUwI5KuQAc5g5fLT2Y0oYZ8dY-4b_5UB45L-ASyao3VHcc55/w400-h300/IMG_5323.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the items of local interest. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8LflqizUdJjGAB4geBccieoFUh1t0JxZq2W8jA45RTTyal_VLYvVRyzSrY20Vdd89g_UL9OHyIPnoOHyKt6P1F5EgsPcYszG7eSYheuzos07LD1lOWAcVsDcBGGQCW0ZmGSbOLcfOCbEKckfxTVbZ7bC2Tf2vLkJF0tQgU-c9wvC40o9crCTIET9x/s4032/IMG_5327.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8LflqizUdJjGAB4geBccieoFUh1t0JxZq2W8jA45RTTyal_VLYvVRyzSrY20Vdd89g_UL9OHyIPnoOHyKt6P1F5EgsPcYszG7eSYheuzos07LD1lOWAcVsDcBGGQCW0ZmGSbOLcfOCbEKckfxTVbZ7bC2Tf2vLkJF0tQgU-c9wvC40o9crCTIET9x/w640-h480/IMG_5327.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Browse this area near the front of the store, on the left side. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYYYNPBQXvmz89fBBQBayQ7NzcPQpgn-8sdvk0j-4SOfvY5j896K4k8mll0VKW_s5j40g3ODEI9l7mG0o_yshy2F6bIsXa0sIw9L_FXV2PmxdWVPyBXEgJO-qq8pgjmi1HUMplonFcJ7EG9vi_7WuNrpNuN4bdso_XDAqOS_1qmA1_6_EVUDdn6PE/s4032/IMG_5328.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYYYNPBQXvmz89fBBQBayQ7NzcPQpgn-8sdvk0j-4SOfvY5j896K4k8mll0VKW_s5j40g3ODEI9l7mG0o_yshy2F6bIsXa0sIw9L_FXV2PmxdWVPyBXEgJO-qq8pgjmi1HUMplonFcJ7EG9vi_7WuNrpNuN4bdso_XDAqOS_1qmA1_6_EVUDdn6PE/w640-h480/IMG_5328.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Literary themed mini-candles. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrM8QYidBtbWpXF7edLczdiXEXlTn4kE-Q8mtJb0BvPwanbH-LnUJhrfnLniKk4aCrRAwuLkpurZQK1Sa_lN2JtTcBtJ7xL0C_Cp_hJmlxU1inxk7oUpvAYH5Rx5P-VamV9RTkLAIpFiwq1hlhAuUFCHhQBq2NKtsD7xjHSCtZ3HBRYqq1DqkJuElz/s4032/IMG_5329.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrM8QYidBtbWpXF7edLczdiXEXlTn4kE-Q8mtJb0BvPwanbH-LnUJhrfnLniKk4aCrRAwuLkpurZQK1Sa_lN2JtTcBtJ7xL0C_Cp_hJmlxU1inxk7oUpvAYH5Rx5P-VamV9RTkLAIpFiwq1hlhAuUFCHhQBq2NKtsD7xjHSCtZ3HBRYqq1DqkJuElz/w480-h640/IMG_5329.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A fun and affordable promotion at many bookstores. Take a chance!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsHtbimLf8jAnvLNnmMUoqT4WdAgNOaXS_A_Lw83NFKaoaUU4Li-isnphQXx7DLb2zpkE70GjAe5pfnaFm1YR4MWv_WpLJPI0h1IEvS5rR_Mm6ZIOpIQwqHqDfKH4Pfyv4bmYbaTJ7fCahv-uzSwY_-2LFpirHDZyy_UGGksg7yuVEEEPPwEFdS3N/s4032/IMG_5330.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsHtbimLf8jAnvLNnmMUoqT4WdAgNOaXS_A_Lw83NFKaoaUU4Li-isnphQXx7DLb2zpkE70GjAe5pfnaFm1YR4MWv_WpLJPI0h1IEvS5rR_Mm6ZIOpIQwqHqDfKH4Pfyv4bmYbaTJ7fCahv-uzSwY_-2LFpirHDZyy_UGGksg7yuVEEEPPwEFdS3N/w300-h400/IMG_5330.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The perfect place to sample a book. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17VH_9d2tWnrD3X9DCwsq1Ja0SsjAgfuEeD_CdLvxSjR_K174nZoDWv-NX1D4ZuRNKsgn-w3xy1u0HSgmBoKZwnUh7eW5TWSTCJev10Rl4bNgYEXHUdSJb6uSiD2_6wjbiJHfOI016W0FbQMNiqbRDoIZbkaAJzMIMevBIHwwgEacz4Vayf2R7Odn/s4032/IMG_5331.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17VH_9d2tWnrD3X9DCwsq1Ja0SsjAgfuEeD_CdLvxSjR_K174nZoDWv-NX1D4ZuRNKsgn-w3xy1u0HSgmBoKZwnUh7eW5TWSTCJev10Rl4bNgYEXHUdSJb6uSiD2_6wjbiJHfOI016W0FbQMNiqbRDoIZbkaAJzMIMevBIHwwgEacz4Vayf2R7Odn/w300-h400/IMG_5331.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh for the good old days!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RTngwenGy9AKnjsZRhzm_RStFCkPZYbFLnO3qoRQVSDPy_q3sXTjj1DYCPEHFNJYH7cKaWQGGMAcc2bXfZBcqzTtwBz6X7l4tbK_JLXTc2Y2POFFF8fd6wjo_sxAsSOirvWSP4scF5M0326VDk8OfY9Ibsw0VaTKBzu0DS-OmHx9SYnzy3rky3wp/s4032/IMG_5332.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RTngwenGy9AKnjsZRhzm_RStFCkPZYbFLnO3qoRQVSDPy_q3sXTjj1DYCPEHFNJYH7cKaWQGGMAcc2bXfZBcqzTtwBz6X7l4tbK_JLXTc2Y2POFFF8fd6wjo_sxAsSOirvWSP4scF5M0326VDk8OfY9Ibsw0VaTKBzu0DS-OmHx9SYnzy3rky3wp/w480-h640/IMG_5332.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite pictures over on the right side of the store. Let the browsing begin! <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn3UHY_Ce9z-5R19ijrg_WYPAMbFBlJkcYKvq1Zq-ELRYC6Vsxaqni7PdNU4QflZDxmc-yQoMVchM3RsvXbXKvJQxXPcMyNRXrw5oOW062ok_hEn3UV8SXIeMe9Doke2i1q8IpYt7JNjAAfo7Nz0WeAkPN516aHEp-QYhM8o8s_5zA2fRDG60_9qF2/s4032/IMG_5333.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn3UHY_Ce9z-5R19ijrg_WYPAMbFBlJkcYKvq1Zq-ELRYC6Vsxaqni7PdNU4QflZDxmc-yQoMVchM3RsvXbXKvJQxXPcMyNRXrw5oOW062ok_hEn3UV8SXIeMe9Doke2i1q8IpYt7JNjAAfo7Nz0WeAkPN516aHEp-QYhM8o8s_5zA2fRDG60_9qF2/w400-h300/IMG_5333.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the travel books offered. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioRGtsY42UXH6Xj2hcaHnwKxZ6wRGEL-vAIe4EQFDHYX5ep42DnJ5kIsbA2yfNalrrxrGdBZPEJ8J8rZGR5BvYqA6zW4yZMitF7hL309cn02K4TMjrM5_aw_DLhQ1D9NaDtHhP0ZWhkInt9ylhDzH-OPEQAFG1n4AckrbCHOiOfwasI-ojCnRkjQGW/s4032/IMG_5335.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioRGtsY42UXH6Xj2hcaHnwKxZ6wRGEL-vAIe4EQFDHYX5ep42DnJ5kIsbA2yfNalrrxrGdBZPEJ8J8rZGR5BvYqA6zW4yZMitF7hL309cn02K4TMjrM5_aw_DLhQ1D9NaDtHhP0ZWhkInt9ylhDzH-OPEQAFG1n4AckrbCHOiOfwasI-ojCnRkjQGW/w480-h640/IMG_5335.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Area in the back of the store dedicated to a writer-in-residence program. I think this is a fantastic idea. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDGk3IpptkMb6yPGLkTA49Z4n3qqx6-cngqHxZEZDw9659y2E_aVGtJUHOG-cHGvNVh2zwjboRgVIoewKjNQ42p33KNd9ra09a9FPYsuYSiloVeqnAjMHoBXgAA32dCxg5acYYo0KW6RzDqdIb_hGgJOaqVGkzrw5Dr7q7eGvEKczAinYrVqr1DHb/s4032/IMG_5337.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDGk3IpptkMb6yPGLkTA49Z4n3qqx6-cngqHxZEZDw9659y2E_aVGtJUHOG-cHGvNVh2zwjboRgVIoewKjNQ42p33KNd9ra09a9FPYsuYSiloVeqnAjMHoBXgAA32dCxg5acYYo0KW6RzDqdIb_hGgJOaqVGkzrw5Dr7q7eGvEKczAinYrVqr1DHb/w640-h480/IMG_5337.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another variety of candles including banned book candles. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs_gAvmQHkw4Dd86fVjAWuE3Y26x_gDFYi6sz8cWGpPOQxs_nlA2tEZf1MOv9-7U29ruH3y0VFXDGBe_cZWkgNFdjWKM7BUraqUM9fEIq6qiKYXpUYqnShhU7ZU7Nqbjqe4LxiBsxlzhJ_xTmp73NIk8TJHXAs4YMdNYx1GxNhx28aRmnV7NZvbJc/s4032/IMG_5326.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs_gAvmQHkw4Dd86fVjAWuE3Y26x_gDFYi6sz8cWGpPOQxs_nlA2tEZf1MOv9-7U29ruH3y0VFXDGBe_cZWkgNFdjWKM7BUraqUM9fEIq6qiKYXpUYqnShhU7ZU7Nqbjqe4LxiBsxlzhJ_xTmp73NIk8TJHXAs4YMdNYx1GxNhx28aRmnV7NZvbJc/w480-h640/IMG_5326.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Arlan, the fine owner at City Books. Thanks for a great visit. </td></tr></tbody></table>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256189762749122706noreply@blogger.com0