Assert Your Independents!
Yes, Your Boulevardier can spell "independence." The headline is a play on words to alert readers that this Friday, May 1, is "Buy Indie Day" -- a day when we are encouraged to patronize our local independent bookseller.
This is an easier task in, say, New York City than it is here in the City of Lite. Still, we have Jordan's in the Village, which also carries scrapbooking supplies and has delightful window displays; and Avalon, which offers new age books.
If you're willing to cross the freeway, Your Boulevardier is partial to The Book Shop in Hayward. And he has information that changes are afoot at the shop.
Related: this Saturday is Free Comic Book Day, and Castro Valley's own Crush Comics is participating. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., local artist Justin Greenwood will be there.
Labels: Castro Village, cool, CV businesses, entertainment, events
posted by Your Boulevardier @ 5:45 AM
3 Comments
3 Comments:
I love stores that sell used books! It's a good thing I didn't know about last weekend I would have tortured my grand kids by taking them there. Away from anything that needs to be plugged in, charged, or requires batteries. I usually buy books for my Kindle but Knitting books are timeless and I consider snagging a good used one a "find". Thanks for the tip.
Jordan's has been in the Village for at least 30 years I think. It would be nice to know just how long. I'm happy they are surviving with the advent of on-line shopping.
I don't usually go to Jordan's books, but I might have to check it out. I know that there's a used book store on B street somewhere. I haven't been there, but I know someone who goes there all the time.
Jordan's is a great place to shop and the owner is delightful. I think it is good to shop in Castro Valley whenever possible.
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