Authored by: Lise on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 10:45 AM GMT+5

I'm a big fan of Brattleboro Books, the used store across the street from
Everyones. It's got a great selection of the kind of books people around
here read, so there's interesting stuff. And lots of it, too. I can browse
for hours in there.

Wow, a day of book shopping. Heaven...

Authored by: BrattMan on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 10:48 AM GMT+5

Collected Works Books & the Cafe Beyond at 29 High Street in Brattleboro, VT. I hope this helps you some. I also know that 29 High Street was inhabited by another bookstore long before Collected Works came along. I used to buy Garfield books there.

On an unrelated topic that is not about bookstores, I will be visiting Brattleboro this coming Wednesday (the 24th) and will be in Bratt until Sunday. I can't wait to see the ol' gal.

Authored by: AllocentrKS on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 11:57 AM GMT+5

Thank you for that reply Brattleboroman69, but unfortunately I just called that place this morning, and they say that for the most part they are a general bookstore aside from also being well-known locally for their gathering space, and good cafe. So since it sounded to me like they don't quite meet my interests, I've taken it off my to-do list. Anything else you can suggest?

Authored by: Oktober 16 on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 12:03 PM GMT+5

I agree. Brattleboro Books is by far the best bookshop in downtown brattleboro. Don't forget there are countless other great independent bookstores, particularly used/antiquarian just outside Brattleboro in Southern VT and NH, from "mom and pop" shops to larger independents like Toadstool in Keene. FYI: Stone House Antiques & Books (in Chesterfield NH on Rt 9 between Keene and Brattleboro) is having a summer clearance sale with a room filled with 1000+ books for $1.00 and 20% off all additional inventory.

Authored by: AllocentrKS on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 12:04 PM GMT+5

Hey Lise, I've actually looked into Brattleboro Books already, and have decided that most likely it wouldn't be worth my going there. I've never counted much on used book dealers to be the place for me, because one never knows absolutely for sure whether or not he or she will find anything that will be of interest to them. I mean used bookstores will buy books from basically anyone who comes in, and don't make a point of carrying or specializing in any particularl subject of reading material. Because of this I always am faced whenever in a used bookstore with a large space of books of all subjects with absolutely no idea of where to find my area of intrigue or even where to begin looking. Also second-hand books might likely be worn out, damaged or outdated (which in my case is a very big disadvantage). So thanks anyway, and please let me know of anything else you have in mind!

Authored by: cgrotke on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 12:40 PM GMT+5

For new non-mainstream books, I think you pretty much have your list.
You might try the bookstore in Putney, too.

I'd reconsider used books, though, if you want interesting titles to choose
from. It is hit and miss to some degree, but I find more obscure books in
pretty good condition at the many used book places throughout southern
vermont.

Authored by: BrattMan on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 01:01 PM GMT+5

Are there any sporting goods stores in Brattleboro, VT that would sell books geared toward the wild and the adventurous?

Authored by: BrattMan on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 01:07 PM GMT+5

According to Yahoo!, there is Ken Leach's Rare Books at 19 Elm Street in Brattleboro, VT. The phone number for this place is 802-257-7918, if you would like to call for more information.

Authored by: Dselector on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 01:14 PM GMT+5

books in bratt?

1. brattleboro books
2. everyone's books on elliot street (new, alternative stuff)
3. twice upon a time on main street - consignment shop that sells used books from a number of vendors

happy hunting

Authored by: AllocentrKS on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 04:53 PM GMT+5

Thank you for that advice, and I'll definitely think about heading to Putney as well. Do you know how far it is from Brattleboro though? And I know used bookstores have certain potential that most others would not in terms of unexpected and unusual material popping up on a regular basis, however you can never be absolutely sure that it will at any given time. If I come to the used bookstores on the one day I'm in the area, there's no way to know for sure that what it will have in stock that day will be what I want, so I tend to ignore used books pretty much.

Authored by: AllocentrKS on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 05:03 PM GMT+5

Actually that's not at all what I have in mind. I know that quite often in the world these days terms like adventure, extremism, wild, and phrases like living it up, and have blast are used in reference to outdoor life like hiking, biking, mountain climbing, running, kayaking, white water rafting and extreme sports like parasailing, long jumps, and primitive survival skills, but this is not at all what I refer to. I refer to attractions, environments and opportunity of eclectic, magical and even eccentric tastes, such as modern amusement places, spiritual experiences, and unlimited excitement and priviledge.

Authored by: AllocentrKS on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 05:07 PM GMT+5

Deselector-thank you for that information and I'll gladly check all that out!

Authored by: AllocentrKS on Thursday, August 18 2005 @ 05:21 PM GMT+5

I want to thank everyone for your feedback, however I'm afraid that some of you have the wrong idea I'm trying to describe and so I'd like to take this time to point some minor details out. First of all when I use terms like adventurous, wild, and extreme among others, I AM NOT referring to an interest of the great outdoors or sports of any sort. I mean modern attractions, and exciting environments full of uplifting experiences, and extraordinary magical opportunity like an alternative living expo, or a multi-media theater among countless examples. Have you ever heard of Wisconsin Dells? Thats a town in Wisconsin that is anything but ordinary! Check it out online and you'll see exactly what I mean. Thats the sort of thing that I like to do when on vacation.

Also secondly I wanted to point out that I'm not interested really in used books. I like bookstores full of new, and just-released books which are unique and outside of the mainstream. I know that used bookstores might carry these, but you can never be sure what you'll find in them on the particularly day your there. Since those places will normally accept practically anything in what they will buy to add to their merchandise, for all I know on the day I'm in town there could be hardly any reading material there besides cookbooks, or fiction magazines. So you see used books are not what I much have up for consideration. Thanks just the same though for your feedback (which has in any case been helpful) and I hope to hear from everyone further!

Authored by: Stevil on Friday, August 19 2005 @ 07:02 AM GMT+5

Ah, but this is Brattleboro. Since we have alternative oriented bookstores, it should stand to reason that our used bookstores' stock would benefit from alternative reader's recycling and attempts to fight shelf sprawl. I had to stop visitng the store mentioned. I'd go in for 5 minutes to see what was in the new arrivals area and end up spending a couple of hours there when I needed to be doing other things.

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Authored by: Stevil on Friday, August 19 2005 @ 07:29 AM GMT+5

Hi again. I realize that you want to spend your time wisely. But may I reccomend that you don't over plan or rule something out too quickly? I knew people who read 'On the Road' and deicded to go right out to California as though the destination was what mattered, not the journey there. I've had friends come to visit who get out their maps and decide that they have x amount of time to, say, go see Newfane. (Where, by the way, there used to be a nifty little bookstore in a barn where all the titles were either about gardening, England or - was it clockmaking? I've no idea if it's still there. I hope it is.) Anyway, making that kind of plan sure did get my friends to Newfane to see a picturesque New England Village. But that was all they saw. Friends who visit and head out to see Newfane without the map and the stopwatch always seem to have a better time. They stop and check out the covered bridge. They drive down a dirt road to see where it goes and see a bear. Etc. By the way, it was on one such surrender to serendipity trip that a friend and I found the bookstore mentioned above.

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Authored by: Anonymous on Friday, August 19 2005 @ 08:06 AM GMT+5

some of them local. worth a look...the store is pretty cool as well.
welcome to our lovely little town.
Ganesha

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Authored by: BrattMan on Friday, August 19 2005 @ 09:06 AM GMT+5

I'm afraid that is all the help I can give you, Allo. I hope you enjoy your visit to Brattleboro regardless of whether you find what you're looking for or not. Happy book hunting!

Authored by: AllocentrKS on Friday, August 19 2005 @ 09:18 AM GMT+5

OK tell you what. I'll try to make sure that when I come to Brattleboro I have time to check out each bookstore I know of, even those that I have more doubt than hope of. About this other bookstore which is several towns away, and in a barn-like structure. I actually think I've read about it before and it didn't seem to be much what I'm looking for as it was based mostlt on gardening and agriculture. So whether or not its still there I probably won't go there, but I will go to every place in Brattleboro which I find out about. Thank You

Authored by: AllocentrKS on Friday, August 19 2005 @ 09:21 AM GMT+5

OK, I will plan on going to the coop too. Thank you very much!

Authored by: AllocentrKS on Friday, August 19 2005 @ 09:24 AM GMT+5

Hey Brattle Man 1969.
That's quite allright. I still appreciate you telling me what you did know. Thanks a lot and have a great week!