There are two entrances to Bank Square Books. The one I went in led me to a small, quaint store. Nothing overwhelming. Then I saw a sign that beckoned me further and what I encountered was a store with a huge selection of books that was much fun to wander through. I could have spent an entire day exploring it.
While in the first section I picked up a couple of bargain books: The Big House: A Century in the Life of an American Summer Home by GeorgeHowe Colt and Day Paddling Long Island Sound by Eben Oldmixon. Then I found a new picture book by Doreen Cronin, Boom Snot Twitty and The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls by Anton Disclafani (reading this now and very much enjoying the characters).
Bank Square Books can be found on the web at: http://www.banksquarebooks.com/
Books on the Square is in a quiet section of Providence. It has a great selection. (I feel like this is my go to line but love that I can walk into four different bookstores on the same day and still find something I've never seen before.)
On this day I bought A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams (recommended by Megan); Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant a graphic memoir by Roz Chast (I read this Friday - phenomenal) and Tied for 3rd and Still the Winner by local author AJ Fargnoli.
Books on the Square can be found on the web at: http://www.booksq.com/
When I look back on my year of going to bookstores there will be many that stand out. Right at the top of the list is Ugly Dog Books. Kim the owner could not have been more enthusiastic for what I was doing - giving me a coffee mug as a birthday gift and taking a photo of Megan and me outside the store (and then posting on her Facebook page). Her store is fun to wonder about and it's not just about books as she also has gifts and local art hanging.
I picked up Something Mis ing by Matthew Dicks (started it today on the beach; very intriguing) and Pictures of You by TJ Alexian.
Ugly Dog Books can be found on the web at: http://www.uglydogbooks.com/
Harbor Square books in Old Saybrook was quiet one recent Saturday morning. I arrived just as they were opening up and while the folks on the street were lamenting the clouds, I was busy browsing their eclectic collection.
Suann's birthday was around the corner so I picked up a couple of presents: Heart Stones by Josie Iselin; Katherine Hepburn Once Said - Great Lines to Live By collected by Susan Crimp; and Lobster Shacks: A Road Trip Guide to New England's Best Lobster Joints by Mike Urban (this last one is for me; there's nothing like reading a book while eating a lobster roll).
Harbor Books can be found on the web at: http://www.harborbooks.com/
