A Massachusetts bookstore turns publisher; a Wyoming store bans wi-fi; a New Hampshire store celebrates its first quarter century; and more.
Papercuts J.P. Launches Cutlass Press: Following the success of the publication of its anthology, What Happened Here: Year One at Papercuts J.P., in February, the Jamaica Plain, Mass., bookstore is launching a full-fledged publishing program of three to five titles annually. Cutlass will kick off later this month with the publication of Rick Berlin’s The Paragraphs, a memoir of a life in music.
Wind City Books Bans Smart Phones, Tablets, and Computers: Vicki Burger, owner of the Casper, Wyo., bookstore is asking customers to say “no” to technology when they’re in the store. She posted a sign that reads: “Take a break. Live like it’s 1993. Emails can wait.”
Water Street Books Celebrates First 25 Years: The Exeter, N.H., bookstore held an open house on Saturday November 12 but is also giving away a drawstring backpack filled with books every day this week to mark the big occasion.
Parnassus Books Turns Five: The Nashville bookstore founded by writer Ann Patchett and Karen Hayes is celebrating its big day with a two-part event. Doug the Pug visited the store on November 12 and there were special activities. On Wednesday (November 16) all hardcovers will be discounted, plus there will be champagne and cake.
Nola’s Maple Street Book Shop Could Close at Year’s End: Last year when Gladin Scott announced that he was closing the bookstore, community response was so supportive that he kept the store open. With business declining below last year’s level, Scott said that he will likely close the 52-year-old store at the end of December.
Nashville’s BookmanBookwoman Bookstore to Close: After more than two decades, the iconic bookstore in Hillsboro Village is closing its doors at the end of the year and has begun a going out-of-business sale. All used books are half price.
