Books&Friends

08/19/2024

Things are changing and happening much faster than I anticipated after announcing the closure of the bookshop. Since the next few weeks will likely result in bookshelves and large items being moved, I believe it would be safer to go ahead and officially close. I will be in and out of the shop at various times over the next few weeks.

Thanks for all of the kind words. I feel very sad to be closing, but the bookshop certainly was a gateway to meeting many great people in the area.

THANK YOU!

08/15/2024

Here are the bookshop hours from now until we close on August 31st:

Wednesday through Saturday - Noon until 6:00pm.

08/13/2024

Last night, I made the very difficult decision to close Books&Friends. It was not an easy decision at all.

I opened the bookshop almost two years ago. I have met many great people and have become a mentor of sorts to several young folks in town. That last part was the most difficult in making my decision.

The fact is that the bookshop has never had a profitable month since opening. I kept the bookshop operating with funds from my other income. That was seriously affected after the writer's strike the end of last year.

I'm sad, but also a little frustrated. This small town supports six v**e shops, but rarely buys a book. What a sad reflection on our society.

To those who have been regulars at Books&Friends, THANK YOU! You guys have been great. All of the books are on sale now and we have hundreds of DVDs now priced at 50 cents each for single DVDs. Our last day will be August 31st.

If I can leave one last thought on behalf of the bookshop, it's PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN TO READ. It's one thing that can definitely change their lives for the best.

I hope you will continue to follow my author page at https://www.facebook.com/MarkGradyWrites/

Thank you!!

Author/Screenwriter

07/12/2024

Harry Potter Fans!!!

What a deal! Here is the Harry Potter collection in hardcover from Scholastic publishing, the original U.S. publishers of the series.

Includes a bonus hardcover book, The Tales of Beedle the Bard, also by J.K. Rowling.

On Sale for Only $49.00!!

07/02/2024

To celebrate the birthday of the USA, Books&Friends will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. We reopen Friday at Noon. See you then!

06/27/2024

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/smart-living/can-reading-fiction-actually-make-you-a-better-person/ar-BB1hlAJe?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=24b9097798d648908080930c4a0f939a&ei=74

Calling all bookworms! This one's for you.

06/26/2024

Yes! Proof that printed books are better to read.

Overall, research has found reading physical books more beneficial than reading e-books.

06/13/2024

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/travel/20-reasons-why-reading-books-is-more-important-now-than-ever/ss-AA1neCLV?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=58d77dfbc1d04e54a98dc38c15e2c90d&ei=50 =2

In an era dominated by digital distractions and fast-paced information consumption, the timeless habit of reading books holds unparalleled importance. Here are 20 reasons why jumping into the pages of a book is more important now than ever.

06/13/2024

05/30/2024

I was very proud to have Geneva as a big part of the Books&Friends team. WITN has recognized her for her accomplishments as she heads off to college!
https://www.witn.com/2024/04/29/wallace-rose-hill-high-school-geneva-gelbhaar/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR25N171YiQJwxgCsiDLP56Xrklo_GuEDGp45_7ZpXlafwTgRi-9MVPwAi8_aem_AY-B_J06OvYW_R23AYGU8t0p_O3fL3Av2Ko68PxqZ4QVuspzzr72NgvyDSKYjC6sHNGdo88LWESv9QCKlmOP9kgR

“Look at where you are, look at where you started.” From Hamilton the musical, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda

05/29/2024

"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers."

- Charles W. Eliot

05/25/2024

There is something in my eye again.