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Breakwater Books Breakwater Books, an independent bookstore located on the historic Guilford Green.

The Richest Man Who Ever Lived is really is a great book, and we’ve carried it since we bought the store. If you want to...
09/16/2026

The Richest Man Who Ever Lived is really is a great book, and we’ve carried it since we bought the store. If you want to learn more, here’s a podcast interview with the author that just came out. It is amazing how much of an impact he had on European history in the early 16th century. Stop by the store and you can pick up a copy.

Podcast Episode · The Story of Money · September 16 · 44m

I am so EXCITED for this! I think it's basically a silent reading club on the Green or, as I like to think of it, actual...
07/27/2026

I am so EXCITED for this! I think it's basically a silent reading club on the Green or, as I like to think of it, actual time that is scheduled in my calendar for reading. They say to bring a blanket and a book - I'm old so I'm also bringing a chair. 😁
The first one is next Monday!

𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧!

FREE!

Dates: Mondays, August 3 – September 21
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Guilford Green
(Meet across from Library, north end of Green).

Bring a blanket, grab a book, and join us on the Guilford Green for an evening of reading, literacy, and learning!

Families, children, and readers of all ages are welcome. Participants, please meet across from the Guilford Library on the north end of the Green.

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬!

Date: Sunday, September 27
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: TBD

Stay tuned — additional information coming soon!

Rex Tarquin will be meeting people and signing copies of his book outside our store this Saturday! If the weather is unc...
07/07/2026

Rex Tarquin will be meeting people and signing copies of his book outside our store this Saturday! If the weather is uncooperative, he'll still be here inside.
tarquin

It's us! We're the host store and Waldo is coming to GUILFORD! Keep your eye out for Find Waldo Local flyers and posters...
06/19/2026

It's us! We're the host store and Waldo is coming to GUILFORD! Keep your eye out for Find Waldo Local flyers and posters because he will be hiding in 24 DIFFERENT STORES!!! The game starts July 1 and lasts all month.

Address

81 Whitfield Street
Guilford, CT
06437

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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