Bridgton Books

Bridgton, ME

New, used and discounted books fill this quaint shop.Very few of the books are sold at full price.Take your time and browse till your heart’s content. Also many book themed sundries to choose from. Located in the center of a great little village to stroll through. The mural is on the side of their building. The shop opened in 1993. Can’t forget to mention the cat who also roams the aisles with you! https://www.bridgtonbooks.com/

 

Why do you keep books you already read?

 Do you reread your books? I honestly don’t. I wish I could read a book again with fresh eyes especially those with a twist. I have reread by accident. Sometimes a book will come out with a new cover. I know I have read the author before but it seems like a different story. I have created a book list containing those I have read and those still on my tbr shelf. I keep it on my phone so this won’t happen again.

I keep books that are at least 4 out of 5 stars. I let people borrow them. But mostly I like to look at them on my bookcases. I’ve heard a person should decorate their homes with the things that they love ❤️.

Lisa Scottoline

 Author Review 

So many books written by Lisa. Some were coauthored with her daughter. I think these books/essays are my favorites. The collection is so real and so funny. Even the titles can put a smile on your face. I met both mother and daughter at an author signing years ago. They posted snippets on Facebook of their road-trip together, at least the funny parts. 

She has written a lawyer/detective series. These fiction books have a very different tone than her nonfiction observations series. There’s also a large amount of standalone thriller/suspense novels to check out. These have themes including many with family drama.

Davolls General Store

 Dartmouth, MA

Opened in 1793!!!

This spot has so many items but the main sections are books and a cafe. A great visit to browse and sit for a bit to read, catch up with neighbors, and snack. Also the usual book club and author readings. If you love Irish music, they have a monthly jam session. https://www.davolls.com/

Partners Village Store and Kitchen

 Westport, MA

Providing a wide variety of local authors as well as best sellers. As I was browsing, a friendly customer offered some book suggestions. The kitchen does well especially in the summer months with outdoor dining. It provides breakfast and lunch. I highly recommend the Rachel. It feels like many bookstores need other items to supplement their offerings. Many offer cards and gifts. This store offers so much more including live music, artists, festivals with alpacas…as well as authors and book clubs. This community center opened in 1979.  https://partnersvillagestore.com/our-store

Collecting bookends

The more books I purchase the more interested I get in bookends. There are quite a few out there that have no heft to them?! Why bother or are they just meant as decorative? As I browse new and used bookstores as well as thrift stores I take a glance around to see if they have any unique designs. Thrift stores may only have one of the pair which can be disappointing. If I like it enough I still am interested in buying it. I posted a part of my collection below including one that my mother made. Can’t get more precious than that. I wish after all these years I was more diligent about getting and keeping bookmarks from the various stores I have been to. I wonder if someone out there has quite a collection of those.

Island Books

 Middletown, RI

Sounds like a book by Elin Hilderbrand! The store is located on Aquidneck Island there lies the name. Voted best in state since 2016! A nice variety to appeal to locals and tourists. It isn’t a huge space however they do a nice job with their displays. Here and there you will find a staff recommendation with some details about the pick.

 https://islandbooksri.indielite.org/