We are purveyors of free thought...
We pride ourselves on selling quality products geared toward those who live outside the box...
true Freethinkers; those who challenge both themselves and the world around them always craving knowledge.
We have a wide variety of books - both new and used, along with featuring established and up-and-coming New England writers, music from outstanding New England performers, and locally made works of art and products. We hope you will enjoy our corner of the web!
true Freethinkers; those who challenge both themselves and the world around them always craving knowledge.
We have a wide variety of books - both new and used, along with featuring established and up-and-coming New England writers, music from outstanding New England performers, and locally made works of art and products. We hope you will enjoy our corner of the web!
So scroll down to "open the box" and see what we have to offer. If you know what you're looking for, search below. All books we have in-store are available here to order . If we don't have it in-stock, send us a message and we will get it, new or used. If you'd prefer to get it yourself, we highly encourage you to use Bookshop.org to order what you're looking for. They support us, Amazon does not. Click HERE to be taken to our page on their site.
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(Enter the title, author, or ISBN in the search box)
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"Private Shopping" by appointment
Would you like to have your own private shopping time at the store? Click the button to schedule an appointment (see our HOME page for further details).
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The Garrison Players Art Center has been a staple venue in this area since 1953. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have had to cancel their entire winter/spring performance season, causing a financial hardship. Being big fans of GPAC, we have started a fundraising campaign on their behalf. All proceeds go to GPAC. Click on the DONATE button to support their continued contribution to the arts.
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New this week...
Holiday Book Catalog 2020... Here.
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It's here!! Our special 2020 Holiday Book Catalog. And this year, thanks to our partnership with Bookshop.org, we're able to bring ALL of the books in the catalog to you. Some are available in-store and here on the website. The rest can be purchased through our Bookshop links. Click HERE to start ordering.
How would you like 10% off when you order from the catalog? If you do, come in, call or message us with what you'd like, and we'll place the order for you (a $3.00 special order charge will be applied per order). We can even have your order sent direct to your home. Here's a downloadable PDF of the catalog for you to view our selections. |
November 26 - Thanksgiving Day, CLOSED (all day)
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We will be closed today to celebrate Thanksgiving safely with our immediate family. We hope you all stay safe and well with whomever you spend the day with.
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November 27 - Plaid Friday, (all day)
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Plaid Friday celebrates the diversity and creativity of local, independent businesses. It’s a fun and laid-back alternative to the Black Friday of the big, national retailers. Wearing plaid on Nov. 27th symbolizes your support for local businesses and the community. Choosing to support small businesses is more important now than ever before. Whether you decide to shop in person or opt for online, it all makes a difference to us and our downtown retailer colleagues.
To show our appreciation for shopping at our store, if you come in wearing anything plaid, you'll receive 15% off your purchase of new books. |
November 28 - Small Business Saturday, 10am to 5pm
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Join us by shopping small businesses this coming Saturday. And we're adding Sunday to our shop small weekend, and offering a FREE select audiobook, courtesy of Libro.fm, if you spend $15 or more at our store. Spend $50 or more, and receive a special bag of goodies (while supplies last) from other stores in Dover. For details, click HERE.
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Here's what's available everyday...
Looking for suggestions? Check out these lists...
STAFF PICKS - Here's what our staff recommends based on what we've read.
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The Indie Bestseller List is the most current snapshot of what’s selling in indie bookstores nationwide
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Bookseller-recommended favorites
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Independent Booksellers’ Debut Picks of the Season
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New Books on our Shelves...
COMING SOON, reserve your copy... Here.
Check out our "NEW RELEASE" calendar for upcoming titles. Order them today, have them the day they hit the shelves. Just click on the book to reserve your copies.
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(Available 11/24/2020)
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(Available 01/12/2021)
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Popular extras...
GIFT CARDS make great... well... gifts, for that bibliophile in your life who seems to have every book, reads from multiple genres, or who are not sure what they crave to read next. Physical cards can be purchased in-store, over the phone, or message us. eCards can be purchased HERE. (physical Gift Cards can only be used in-store; eCards can be used in-store and on the website)
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We now have... "AMERICA'S FAVORITE JIGSAW PUZZLES"! For over 30 years, White Mountain Puzzles has crafted the highest quality puzzles for the entire family to enjoy. They offer colorful jigsaw puzzles from recognized artists, available for all ages and all levels of difficulty. Click on the picture to see what we have.
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These face masks are made by our friends at The Story House bookstore. They are 100% premium cotton, with a pocket for a filter and are machine washable. The fabric has a lovely subtle tonal quality. The fabric is printed and the masks sewn at a small factory in Compton, California. Click on the picture to see what's available.
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The Poet Tarot Deck and Guidebook is created to help writers, artists, or anyone working on an artistic project (or simply living a creative life) explore the nuances of their creative process. The Poet Tarot features 30 well-known poets. The set comes with an 80-page perfect-bound print guidebook, which includes card explanations, layouts, and ideas for using the cards. The cards are printed on premium linen stock, measuring 2 3/4 X 4 3/4.
The Poet Tarot is an excellent tool for writers and artists who are looking for innovative approaches to their creativity, ways to generate new work, and assistance in focusing on long and short term goals. Click HERE to purchase. |
The danger of reading lies not in its ability to enliven or sedate the reader, but in its ability to change them. The more someone seeks to know, the more dangerous that person appears to those in authority, because knowledge is power, often in more ways than one. This is why we chose this name, logo and statement to represent our core beliefs. We hope you feel the same, and proudly wear our shirt.
The Latest from...(updated 02/05/2020)
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New from our New England Writers...
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Carolyn Watkins is a retired elementary school teacher-turned-author, as well as a full-time realtor. She found inspiration for her first children’s book, The Knock, from her childhood, growing up in a military family. Her hope in writing the book is to help children going through similar experiences to not feel alone, and to let them know that they have a support network.
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In James Rourke's new novel, Michael Tanner is a citizen of two worlds. His outer world as a respected college professor affords him the opportunity to quietly pursue his joy of learning. His inner world, shaped by childhood abuse, is a prison of shame and pain where he battles mythological monsters that draw power from his nightmarish memories.
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Erica Bodwell is the author of the chapbook UP LIBERTY STREET, and her work appears in many journals including Beloit, PANK, Apiary and HEART. The mother of two grown sons, she lives with her husband and two dogs in Concord, New Hampshire. In addition to her day job as a healthcare lawyer, she raised more than a million dollars for civil legal aid in New Hampshire, which overwhelmingly serves the needs of women and children.
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We accept books... Here.
Are you looking to make room on your book shelves for new books? We will gladly take your gently-read used books off your hands. See our book acceptance program guidelines for details before you stop in with your books. Click HERE to learn about it.