It's Not Too Late

 

Let me explain. It's too late to ask me to order a book you want to have by Christmas or by the end of Hanukkah, but it is not too late to come shopping for books. There are great ones in the store all the time--classics, local authors and subjects, and wonderful titles you didn't even know existed. One of my customers this week told me she has a formula for buying gifts for her children. Each child receives for the holiday:

Something they want;

Something they need;

Something to wear;

and

Something to READ!

That mother certainly had her shopping figured out.

Whether it's young ones or a partner you are looking to surprise, there's no going wrong with classics.

New books aren't the only treasures available on Waukazoo Street.

Lovingly worn...

or very gently used

or take your pick -- new or old.

There are exciting newer releases, too, nonfiction and fiction:

Finally, if the idea of sending out holiday cards has you overwhelmed and feeling too late to catch up, think postcards. "Greetings from Northport" are appropriate for New Year's and beyond.

For Those Who Plan Ahead

Postcards from the village you love!

Available now! Send a couple or a dozen or more with your personal holiday greetings. Stamp not included. Does not require batteries.

Also, don't forget next Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Author Chuck Collins will be here!

Also, please note that the new Harrison biography, Devouring Time: Jim Harrison, a Writer's Life, by Todd Goddard, is available now in my shop.

Hours until the end of the year: 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 11-3

Friday & Saturday, 11-5

Up and Down -- and Beyond -- the M-22 Shoreline

Vintage Views Along M-22

Including Sleeping Bear Dunes

M. Christine Byron &

Thomas R. Wilson

Hardcover, $40

Another dream book from Byron & Wilson, a memory lane of images from old photographs, vintage postcards, and vintage advertising posters. How long have you been traveling M-22? How much do you recognize still today from the old pictures? You’ll laugh and learn and love your way through these pages.

Omena!

I have to emphasize that it includes not only the National Lakeshore but, dear to my heart, scenes north of the top of M-22, along M-201 and up along the lake- and bayshores of Leelanau Township. Yes, Northport is here, along with Raff's Fish Camp, the old girls' camp, and so much more between Northport and the Grand Traverse Lighthouse.

Northport!

Many pages are in full color. 

Sleeping Bear Dunes in the old days

If you don't already have this book, you know you want it!