Jan 02, 2020 hugobooks first expanded when it acquired the book rack in newburyport in 1988, and then the andover bookstore in 1992. John hugo, the book rack newburyport, ma steve hutchinson, byrds books bethel, ct amanda ibarra, flyleaf books chapel hill, nc kat imperial, little city books hoboken, nj ariel jacobs, solid state books washington, dc lane jacobson, paulina springs books formerly at flyleaf books in nc sisters, or. His solution has been to focus his energies on his three massachusetts storesspirit of 76 bookstore and cardshop in marblehead, the book rack in newburyport, and andover bookstoreand on. Near the intersection of water st and independent st. Newburyport book stores find a book store in newburyport, ma. May 28, 2012 the book rack 52 state street newburyport, ma 01950. A decent used bookstore, theyre located at 65 water st. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns.
Other places on the best newburyport list are thirsty whale restaurants, dragons nest, agave mexican bistro restaurants, abrahams bagels restaurants and clark currier inn hotels. Used bookstores in or near rockport, massachusetts ma. We cannot go into the store so this is the only way to order books from us at this time. James patterson holiday bonus recipients 2018 the american. Were the largest group of independently owned bookstores in the country, with approximately 80 stores from coast to coast. If you have placed a book order for delivery or shipment that was supposed to arrive tomorrow, most should still make it out. Businesses makes news on the north shore local news.
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Bookstore in newburyport, ma foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Newburyport one year after it was renovated, the book rack. Originally opened in 1975 in lexington, we moved to our current location in arlington center in 1999. Dont miss out, new warrior apparel and gifts arriving daily. Book store north shore kid and family fun in massachusetts. An independent bookstore carrying literature, philosophy, poetry, childrens. The silver unicorn bookstore is a new independent bookstore for people of all ages in west acton, ma. John hugo began working at his fathers marblehead bookstore when. The book rack carries a full range of fiction and nonfiction titles, an extensive selection of greeting cards, childrens books and gift items. Manta has 7 companies under book stores in newburyport, massachusetts 1. Hugo grew his businesses by acquiring a second store, the book rack in newburyport, in 1988, and then andover bookstore in andover, massachusetts, in 1992.
The book rack, which had been at the corner of state and pleasant streets in newburyport for 47 years, shut down in september due to declining sales starting in the fall of 2018, along with a. Book rack owner john hugo, also the owner of the spirit of 76 bookstore in marblehead, said with much dismay the store at 52 state st. Geoffrey raywood bookstore manager trident booksellers. Jabberwocky bookshop in newburyport jabberwocky bookshop.
Today, as one of the largest independent bookstores on. Seuss wall hangings, and a colorful environment to foster. Find jabberwocky bookshop in newburyport with address, phone number from yahoo us local. Bob founded the spirit of 76 bookstore in 1965, bought the book rack in newburyport, and the andover bookstore, founded in 1809, the second oldest continually running bookstore in the u. Wooden 4 sections desktop book rack, books cd dvd stand storage shelf magazine holder bookends office carrying shelves for students kids adult light pink by strnek. The book rack bookstore north shore kid and family fun in. Claim this business 52 state street, newburyport, ma, 01950 andover bookstore, book rack bookstore, the spirit of 76 in this insightful and poignant collection of stories, peele writes. Not to mention hold, talk about, share, and just be surrounded by them. Read more about used book superstore in saugus, ma. The book rack childrens room is warm, welcoming and offers kidsize chairs, dr. Fortyseven years ago i opened jabberwocky the little bookshop on a wing and a prayer in a tiny space of about 350 square feet in the notyetrenovated newburyport, with the idealistic belief that if i offered the best books i could find, the books i loved, then the store would prosper. After 47 years at the corner of state and pleasant streets, the book rack bookstore in newburyport shut down in september. Hugobooks first expanded when it acquired the book rack in newburyport in 1988, and then the andover bookstore in 1992.
The book rack is an independent, communityoriented bookstore located in beautiful downtown newburyport, mass. Our roots go back to the early 1960s, which might explain the book racks somewhat freespirited development. We have over 30,000 used books that we sell at 50% off cover price. Book rack is located approximately 17 miles from saugus. Newburyport after 47 years at the corner of state and pleasant streets, the book rack bookstore shut down on saturday, leaving a prominent. Newburyports book rack closes, leaving vacant retail spot local. Chloe is a curated boutique for you and your home located along the charming newburyport waterfront. Buddenbrooks has one of the finest collections of landmark, rare books and manuscripts in the world. By law we are not allowed to reopen our store to employees or the public until 47 at noon. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Book rack 58 state street newburyport, ma 01950 978 4628615. These included the book rack in newburyport, which closed in. Check out the covid update page for all your options originally opened in 1975 in lexington, we moved to our current location in arlington center in 1999.
Newpages guide to indie bookstores in massachusetts the best list of independent massachusetts bookstores is news, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, alternative periodicals, indie bookstores, writing contests, and more. Newburyports book rack closes, leaving vacant retail spot. This question is for testing whether you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. The toprated place in newburyport is the book rack bookstore in the attractions category. For detailed hours of operation, please contact the store directly. By 1969, hugo was able to move the spirit of 76 to a 3,000squarefoot space in a more prosperous part of town, and in 1976 he purchased the building where the store was located. Coffee factory to expand into book racks space local news. We have a public shop in historic newburyport, massachusetts which we invite you to. We perform appraisals, we offer assistance in collection development and we are always interested in purchasing fine books, either single volumes or libraries. Any title we dont currently have we can also place in your account as a request and when it does come in well be alerted by our system and give you a call. Any title we dont currently have we can also place in your account as a request and when it does come in.
Andover bookstore will be closing its doors tomorrow 324 at noon, by order of governor charlie baker. Book rack at 908 pat booker rd, universal city, tx 78148. Our store is conveniently located, open daily 9 to 9 and sundays 10 to 6, with plenty of parking right at the front door. Newburyport after 47 years at the corner of state and pleasant streets, the book rack bookstore shut down on saturday, leaving a prominent downtown retail storefront vacant and papered over. Regarded as one of the best used bookstores in rockport area, used book superstore is located at 1201 broadway.
With this success he bought a second store in 1988the book rack in newburyport. I direct and maintain daily operations of the book rack, a small independent bookstore in newburyport, ma. The jabberwocky bookshop is a fullservice independent bookstore located in a refurbished tannery mill building in the heart of newburyport. We asked joe bills, yankee associate editor and coowner of escape hatch books in jaffrey, nh, for a list of favorites. Used bookstores in or near saugus, massachusetts ma. The book rack bookstore north shore kid and family fun. The book rack exists for people like you, who simply love to read books. Newburyport after 47 years at the corner of state and pleasant streets, the book rack bookstore shut down on saturday, leaving a. The book rack, which had been at the corner of state and pleasant. The swampscott store was shortlived, opening on nov. People and books the reason i opened my store so many years ago, and the reason i still love bookselling today. Easter yacht sales is registered with the secretary of states office with the newburyport address and john hugo as president. If you cant find what you like please fill out our offline search form. Book rack owner john hugo, also the owner of the spirit of 76 bookstore in marblehead, said in a press release a few months ago that the store at 52 state st.
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