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This book store has wonderful books for the old and young. Oct 26, 2009 bear pond books in montpelier if you have to go out on a blustery, rainy saturday, im of the opinion that theres nowhere better to go than a wonderful, cozy bookstore. Bear pond books is an awardwinning independent bookstore in downtown montpelier, vt since 1973. Montpelier bear pond books is news, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, alternative periodicals, indie bookstores, writing contests, and more.
Nov 07, 2012 visit montpelier independent bookstore bear pond books. Montpeliers bear pond books receives james patterson grant. The folks ive met in vermont and the ones in bear pond books are just the same as midwest nice. A local bookstore that has been around for 35 years. When you are commuting to this store by car, take advantage of the nearby parking options. To order, please fill out the form below and choose add to cart. On april 9 at bear pond books 77 main st, montpelier at 11. Offering new and used books, childrens books, literary. The mission of the montpelier recreation department is to. Bear pond books montpelier jul 31, 2019 best bookstore 2018 finalist. Each gift pack is wrapped and shipped within the continental u.
Bear pond books has been a favorite capital city venue for nearly 40 years. Anderson read to a soldout house from his ya book, symphony for the city of the dead. Hear owner claire benedict talk about the stores longstanding role in the community, the impact of commercial competition and how the store. The 10 closest hotels to bear pond books tripadvisor.
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Aug 19, 2016 the folks ive met in vermont and the ones in bear pond books are just the same as midwest nice. On august 3, 1973, bear pond books first opened its doors in downtown montpelier. Add the book to your cart, and choose back door pickup if local, media mail or priority mail. The best literary and bookish places to visit in montpelier, vermont. To order or search for a book online, use this advanced search page. Dmitri shostakovich and the siege of leningrad, and a talented string quartet played a. A bear pond books winter reading list the montpelier bridge.
Hear owner claire benedict talk about the stores longstanding role in the community, the impact of. Bear pond books montpelier all you need to know before. Aug 19, 2016 list compiled by caire benedict, coowner of bear pond books on main street in montpelier firelight. Bear pond books is one of vermont s premiere independent bookstores, and has won the seven days daisy award for best bookstore in central vermont. Once at the cart, you can click continue shopping to add a second gift pack or other books from the website.
On display in montpelier, vermont documentary and lifestyle. The folks ive met in vermont and the ones in bear pond books. The one big change is the update of their online presencethey want to be here for you even if you dont live in the area or cant make it into the store. One that claire and cora both recommend is inheritance by dani shapiro. Bear pond books puts out tables of bargain books outside their adorable storefront that work as a highly effective siren call to book lovers. Bear pond books is an iconic new and used bookstore with an eclectic inventory in beautiful downtown montpelier, vermont. Im here to tell you that midwesterners havent cornered the market on niceness. Nov 02, 2014 the retail thefts were reported at the uncommon market, bear pond books and capitol grounds cafe, according to documents obtained from the montpelier police department through a public records. From left, a birdseye view of the town, the black door, coffee corner and a performing goat at morse farm maple sugarworks. Bear pond books montpelier barremontpelier bookstore. Visit bear pond books on your trip to montpelier or united states.
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Williams store, 2732 rt 30, dorset, vermont watsons automotive, 2930 rt 5, east thetford, vermont you can find some of these stores online if you wish to call ahead. List compiled by caire benedict, coowner of bear pond books on main street in montpelier firelight. Photographs from life in spain, italy, and france in the entryway and back areas. Bear pond books 77 main st montpelier, vt book stores mapquest. Theres nothing better that curling up with a good book on a rainy day. Bear pond books is a vibrant community bookstore that offers a wide selection of books for readers of all ages, and regular author events that are. No surrender by carl hiaasen study in charlotte by. It is our wish that all stay safe and healthy during this time. Bear pond books bear pond books is an iconic new and used bookstore with an eclectic inventory in beautiful downtown montpe bear pond books montpelier united states bookstore specializing in. Visit bear pond books on your trip to montpelier or united. The childrens section on the 2nd floor has plenty of room. Montpelier recreation department, montpelier, vermont. We had a lovely afternoon talking about books and research and writing, and i was especially happy to meet a couple librarians and home school kids who came out for the talk.
In the exceptionally wellwritten memoir, shapiro finds out through genetic testing that her deceased father is not. Jan 11, 2019 by claire benedict, owner of bear pond books theres an abundance of great books out this winter that were reading and loving at bear pond books. Independent vermont altweekly covering news, politics, food, arts, music and culture. Bear pond books montpelier 2020 all you need to know. Bear pond books events screwnomics book launch orca media. For too long, i confess, i took my towns independent bookseller for granted. Bear pond books of montpelier matching readers with books. Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew, about ancient egypt, or what the novel madame bovary is about.
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Ed koren book signing at bear pond books in montpelier nov 23. Claire benedict, owner of bear pond books, an independent bookstore in montpelier, vermont, talks about the stores longstanding role in the community, the impact of commercial competition and how. Mothers day gift pack bear pond books of montpelier. Aug 29, 2016 bear pond booksmontpelier, vermont for too long, i confess, i took my towns independent bookseller for granted. Visit montpelier independent bookstore bear pond books. Located in downtown montpelier, vermont since 1973. When you visit bear pond youll soon find yourself immersed in an atmosphere that includes old and creaky wooden floors, lots of books and sidelines, an absolutely wonderful staff, and a tortoise.
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