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 up-and-coming New England writers, music from outstanding New England performers, and locally made works of art. 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 up-and-coming New England writers, music from outstanding New England performers, and locally made works of art. 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 to order here. If we don't have it in-stock, send us a message and we will get it. 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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"Private Shopping" appointment program
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).
New this week...
Pathways to Publication, Online Event, Sat 8/15 @ 2pm
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Mystery authors today not only have to write a good book, they must help it get into the hands of readers. Today’s authors have multiple choices to bring their book to life. From getting an agent and a large press offer to deciding to go with a small press or to self-publish, hear how authors decided upon their unique publication path.
A big thanks goes out to Sisters in Crime New England for letting us host this event. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Click HERE to register. |
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 -The Colored Folks Ain’t Gonna Make It: A Black American Experience, 6:30pm- 8:30pm (online event)
This online event is being hosted by the Dover Public Library, and is a presentation by local author Michael C. Ward of Lee, NH. In this program, he will talk about his family’s experience as the “Index of Integration”, and will include stories from Ward’s Sketches of Lee collection - A Colored Man in Exeter and The Colored Folks Ain't Gonna Make It (now available in-store and HERE), which chronicles his family’s history combating the racial stereotypes of the 1950s.
The event is free and will be held online through Ring Central and registration is required to access the login information. You do not need to be a library card holder to attend. Click HERE for more information, and to register.
The event is free and will be held online through Ring Central and registration is required to access the login information. You do not need to be a library card holder to attend. Click HERE for more information, and to register.
School's Out Reads - Children's, Pre-Teen & Young Adult book sale!!!
With back-to-school starting in some form or another very soon, that means the end of our "School's Out Reads" sale is quickly approaching. August 31 will be the final day for our discounted kids, teen, and young adult reading and activity books. All books in this category are 30% off (discount applied at checkout). This includes all of our New England and independently published writers who fit these age groups. Just use the code word NOSCHOOL at checkout, to receive the discount. Click the pic to start browsing.
New England Writers book sale
One area in the store that we love to give attention to when a customer asks for suggestions is our New England Writers section. We have curated a large and varied selection of books from outstanding independent writers from most of New England. We have mysteries, thrillers, science fiction, romance, and much more; books for adults, young adults, and children.
And we are putting them here, front-and-center, for you to see. We're also marking them all 15% off as a "thank you" for supporting these wonderful authors. Just click on the picture of the sailing ship to take you to our New England Writers page, and then use the code word NEWRITES at checkout to get the discount. (For our children and young adult books, see our "School's Out Reads" category above for a 20% discount using the code word NOSCHOOL.)
And we are putting them here, front-and-center, for you to see. We're also marking them all 15% off as a "thank you" for supporting these wonderful authors. Just click on the picture of the sailing ship to take you to our New England Writers page, and then use the code word NEWRITES at checkout to get the discount. (For our children and young adult books, see our "School's Out Reads" category above for a 20% discount using the code word NOSCHOOL.)
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 09/01/2020)
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Kids, get excited! This many days until the release of DOG MAN...
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 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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THIS IS NOT OUR FUTURE. Welcome to The Dystopian States of America: a Charity Anthology Benefiting the ACLU Foundation, written by many talented authors from around New England (many whose books we already have in-store). This anthology features dystopian views of the future, for America and/or the entire world, should the current regime remain in power. And we use the word “regime” very pointedly because while the executive branch of our government certainly made for a ripe target, our authors were free to draw inspiration from the legislative branch, the judicial branch, local governments, or outside influencers (i.e lobbies, corporations, donors, propagandists, etc.) as well.
All proceeds the publisher/authors receives from the sale of this book will be donated to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation. A Freethinker's Corner will be donating 15% of our profit from each sale to the ACLU. Click the picture to purchase. |
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Michael C Ward is a retired computer geek engaged in his second career as a social commentator, writer, and performer. He is currently working on "Sketches of Lee", a four volume collection. Michael's father, Harold Ward, at age 94, was in declining health. With only weeks to live he made a request: “Michael, I want you to write the stories of our existence. I want my great grandchildren to know from whence they came.”These stories, if not captured, would simply disappear from their family’s history. The first two stories were written before Harold’s death on June 9th, 2015.
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Diane Robbins Jones grew up in the quiet rural town of Boxborough, Massachusetts. Born with an innate appreciation and love for nature, this was the perfect town to cultivate her adoration for animals. Now living in Portsmouth, she bought Rudy, a striking chestnut thoroughbred, and dove headlong into the biggest joy and challenge of her life.
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Jean Flahive wrote her autobiography in the seventh grade out of a strong sense that she had already experienced a full life at the tender age of 13. For the next several decades Jean penned numerous essays and poems triggered by a strong emotional reaction to something she had seen or experienced. One day she heard the story of Billy Laird, a Civil War soldier from Berwick, Maine. and Jean's emotions inspired her once again.
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We buy books... Here. SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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 buying program guidelines for details before you stop in with your books. Click HERE to learn about it.