“Oh, there’s another used book store…it’s in the next town over” she says, “it’s open until 4.30 today, let’s go there next.” If like me you’re thinking, hmm…next town over…so, that’s about 15 minutes away, you can imagine my chagrin … Continue reading Colebrook Book Barn – Colebrook, CT
I’ve been writing this blog for a little while now and I’ve noticed a trend. There are a growing number of book stores that sell both used and new books and I think this is brilliant. I don’t often buy new books … Continue reading The Book Cove & Pawling Antiques, Pawling NY
Well, White Square is much more in the vein of Dickens Books than say, the Book Barn. A beautifully created haven of quality gently-used and new books … Continue reading White Square Fine Books & Art, Easthampton MA
January 2016 Update: the store in Bantam is sadly closed. Bob is looking for a new home and I hope he finds one soon. I will update this page when new information is available. Dickens Books is a lovingly curated store … Continue reading Dickens Books and Art, Bantam CT
Bennett’s is new and chaotic. There are books everywhere in this small store. It took me some time to find them as the storefront is tucked back from the road between the gas station and Katriana Price jewelry) but they … Continue reading Bennett’s Books, Deep River CT
Beautiful setting on the edge of a waterfall and a haven for students – presumably from nearby Amherst – the Bookmill is stunning. Sitting next to the open window overlooking the falls on a sunny afternoon, listening to the water and … Continue reading Montegue Bookmill, Montegue MA
I have a soft spot for the Book Bower, it’s right on my doorstep and they have a good selection including some CDs. Excellent sections of mystery and crime and an enormous romance section too. One or two comfy chairs … Continue reading The Book Bower, Middletown CT
A couple of Wednesdays ago, my good friend Bruce and I had a day out. Taking in the sights of southern MA including in Montegue Bookmill, Montague MA and Grey Matter Books. I’d never heard of Grey Matter before that … Continue reading Grey Matter Books, Hadley MA
Sticky post
Books And Baubles is the place I keep track of all the used book stores, thrift stores, consignment boutiques, vintage clothes stores, craft marketplaces, flea markets, tea rooms, museums, cafes, record stores, bead emporiums, stationery shops and any other shiny place I found and enjoyed in and around New England. Most of them are in CT or within a couple of hours drive from Middletown, CT. In February 2017, I adopted a dog named Sophie. Sundays are our day to spend together so, I’m on the lookout for dog friendly places we can explore. Go visit the places I’ve shared, help them … Continue reading Welcome!
Books and Baubles of New England 