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We're an enormous used bookstore with over 500,000 used books. We are chock full of cats, gardens, coffee and an incredibly knowledgeable staff. Please feel free to use this page for store updates and info to any questions you may have. In addition we have our own personal website @ Bookbarnniantic.com. All four Book Barn stores are open from 11am to 6pm every day of the week. If you're looking to

sell us books we buy everyday between the hours of 11am and 6pm. If it's raining, snowing, or in fact, precipitating oddly in any way that may affect the books, give us a call- we may still be buying in small quantities. We buy used books for STORE CREDIT every day, and most days we'll be buying for CHECK, although during the winter we cut back, so GIVE US A CALL to make sure. Our entire inventory is made up of books that other people, people like you, bring us- so never hesitate to bring us your books. We may not take them, but we'd love to have a look.

06/19/2026

Just arrived, already looking for a home: *The BFG* by Roald Dahl. Every bookstore should have at least one giant on the premises, and since zoning regulations make that difficult, we'll settle for this copy instead. If you've never met the Big Friendly Giant, you're in for a treat. If you have, you probably smiled the moment you saw the cover. Waiting in New Arrivals, at least for the moment.

06/16/2026

The Book Buyer's Find of the Day: *The Open-Air Life* by Linda Åkeson McGurk. Every so often a book arrives that teaches us a new word, and this one comes with a particularly useful one: *friluftsliv*, the Nordic idea that spending time outdoors isn't something you squeeze into your schedule, it's part of how you live. The book explores finding joy, calm, and connection in nature through everyday moments, whether that's a walk in the woods or simply stepping outside and noticing the world for a few minutes. Around here, where books, gardens, and wandering paths have always gotten along quite well, that sounds like a pretty sensible philosophy. You'll find this one in New Arrivals, waiting for someone who's ready to take the scenic route.

06/15/2026

Today's literary rescue: *Can Lizards Disappear?* Some questions are so important that they simply must be answered. Can lizards disappear? As it turns out, certain reptiles are remarkably good at blending into their surroundings, which is probably useful when you're trying not to become someone else's lunch. This colorful children's nonfiction book explores the fascinating world of reptiles and birds, making it a great find for curious young readers who enjoy asking questions and discovering how the natural world works. You'll find it in New Arrivals, assuming it hasn't already blended into the shelf.

06/14/2026

A book found, a reader needed. Well, not a book this time. Our buying staff recently uncovered a stack of anime DVDs, including *S-CRY-ed*, *Ragnarok the Animation*, *Soul Hunter*, and *Blassreiter*. Somewhere out there is a collector who just sat up a little straighter. Before streaming services convinced us that everything would be available forever (a theory reality has challenged more than once), these were the treasures fans hunted down one volume at a time. If you're building a collection, replacing old favorites, or feeling a little nostalgic for the days of DVD shelves and bonus features, you'll want to take a look at these before they disappear into someone else's collection.

06/12/2026

Fresh off the book cart, *The New Complete Guitarist* by Richard Chapman has arrived at The Book Barn. Learning guitar is a wonderful journey that begins with dreams of sold-out concerts and usually spends a little time sounding like you're teaching a screen door to sing. Fortunately, this all-visual guide is designed to help players build their skills one chord at a time, whether you're just starting out or looking to brush up on the fundamentals. If there's a guitar in the corner of your room that's been giving you a hopeful look lately, this book might be exactly what you need. You'll find it in New Arrivals, at least until the next aspiring rock star comes along.

06/11/2026

Caught before it hit the shelves: *Banksy* by Stefano Antonelli and Gianluca Marziani. Some artists spend years trying to get their work into museums. Banksy managed to become world famous while remaining mysterious enough that people are still arguing about who he is. This beautifully illustrated volume explores the work of the street artist whose images have appeared on walls, in galleries, at auctions, and occasionally in the middle of international headlines. Whether you're an art lover, a collector, or simply someone who appreciates a well-placed bit of mischief, you'll want to take a look at this one in New Arrivals. Like the artist himself, it may not stick around for long.

06/08/2026

A curious donation arrived at The Book Barn, and after a brief committee meeting (attended mostly by cats), we've decided it belongs here. We don't know its name, where it came from, or what secrets it's keeping behind that expression. We do know it looks remarkably pleased with itself. So now it has joined our collection of Book Barn cats, which appears to be expanding beyond the limits of biology. If you stop by and spot this round little philosopher, feel free to say hello. We suspect it's judging our shelving decisions.

What should we name it?

06/06/2026

Just arrived, already looking for a home. *What If Everybody Did That?* by Ellen Javernick asks a question that has probably crossed every parent's mind at least once a day. What if everybody tossed their trash on the ground, ignored the rules, or decided that someone else would clean up the mess? Through humor and colorful illustrations, this picture book reminds young readers that small actions matter, especially when everybody is doing them. If you've got a young reader, a classroom, or a family that appreciates a good lesson wrapped in a fun story, you'll find this one waiting in New Arrivals. At least until a responsible citizen comes along and takes it home.

06/05/2026

Are These The Books You're Looking For? Sometimes our book buyers send us a thriller. Sometimes they send us a romance. And sometimes they send us two books that suggest someone, somewhere, has been having very interesting conversations about twentieth-century music. Today's arrivals are *After the Rite: Stravinsky's Path to Neoclassicism (1914-25)* by Maureen A. Carr and *Analytical Essays on Music by Women Composers: Concert Music, 1960-2000*, edited by Laurel Parsons and Brenda Ravenscroft. One explores the evolution of Igor Stravinsky after *The Rite of Spring* changed the musical landscape. The other shines a light on the work of women composers whose contributions helped shape modern concert music. If you're a musician, music student, scholar, or simply someone who enjoys wandering down fascinating intellectual rabbit holes, these two are waiting in New Arrivals. They may not be here forever, but then again, neither is a good fugue.

06/04/2026

Is This the Book You're Looking For? Today's arrival is *Paranoia* by James Patterson and James O. Born. Michael Bennett finds himself investigating a suspicious death tied to a powerful tech company, which turns out to be exactly as relaxing as it sounds. If you enjoy thrillers packed with secrets, danger, and enough twists to make you wonder who in the room is actually telling the truth, this one might be your next read. We spotted it before it disappeared into the shelves, but books have a funny habit of finding their people around here. Stop by The Book Barn and check New Arrivals before someone else solves the mystery first.

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41 W Main Street
Niantic, CT
06357

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18607395715

Website

http://bookbarnniantic.com/

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