“On the site of the historic Falk's Market, the store has created a cornerstone in downtown Plainville with an indie bookstore, a café and an event space.” An Unlikely Story has been a destination bookstore. Besides books, they have a cafe with many treats or even go to place for lunch. The top floor is used for events such as book signing, book clubs, support groups and so much more.
https://www.anunlikelystory.com/
Originally in Pawtucket, RI, this shop moved recently. A cat welcomes customers to the well organized store. It offers new and used books at reasonable prices. Some books are as low as $.99. Plenty of parking is available.
https://www.stillwaterbooksri.com/
East Greenwich, RI
https://www.eastgreenwichlibrary.org/east-greenwich-free-library-long-range-plan-2023-2028-0
There are some stores with many shelves of books. I’ve come across a few with some good selections. New Bedford Antiques at the Cove, MA has so many books, a room full, but I have yet to find anything that I am interested in buying. Etcetera Shoppe, in Meredith NH, has a smaller selection but more up to date authors. Most readers who stop by will find something.
Broadway, Newport, RI
Very nice, relatively new bookstore in Newport. It opened just under 4 years ago. Two floors of books with great recommendations throughout the store. Cute nooks for children to stop and read. Notice the quotes on the walls. https://charterbookstore.com/
This is a group of individuals who see how important the library is to their community. Typically they meet monthly to discuss what they can do to help provide more services. There are dues collected as well as fundraisers. The most common fundraiser is the book sale. There are many customers who leave a sale with a bag of books and a smile. The group supports programs for children such as story time, crafts and snow cones. Teens have digital workshops, STEM programs and crafts. Adults are offered lectures, movies, museum passes and so much more.
For years I have been trying to promote independent bookstores on my Facebook feed. One year I had a contest with a couple of friends to see who could visit and make a purchase from the most stores. One of my favorite stores did not make it. Bayswater Books in Center Harbor, NH was a two floor building selling new and used books. It also sold sundries such as cards, napkins and bookends. The owner decided to retire and no one stepped up to purchase it. Although I have considered owning a bookstore for years, the timing wasn’t right.
I just finished Apple Never Falls. As I was thinking of my review I started thinking about other books by her. In my opinion this is an author that writes books that are so unpredictable. This is an excellent trait in a book. Compare them to the Alex Cross series by James Patterson. His character has been shot in so many books. You know he will pull through every single time. He is the lead character. There are many other authors that you know the ending too early.
Apple is about a mom and wife that disappeared. You’re left wondering throughout …what happened? How does the guest fit in with the mystery?
