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Greetings!
What would you say if you could get 75% or more off your books EVERY SINGLE DAY? That's exactly what happens when you shop with us.
First, most non-tagged used books are automatically 50% off the cover. Then you can take advantage of our STORE CREDIT for an additional discount of 50% off the balance of your purchase.
AND THEN! You can sign up for a FOREVER CARD for an ADDITIONAL 10% off your purchase once each month!
Why shop anywhere else? We have a great selection, awesome staff and low, low prices every day.
See you soon!
Gayle, Karen, Erin and Laura
ps: MORE SAVINGS! MORE DISCOUNTS! Did we mention we also have a frequent reader REWARD CARD. Fill it up and receive ANOTHER $5 OFF your purchase! We aren't giving away the store, but we are trying! | |
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A FOND FAREWELL
As of January 22, 2010, Donna has decided to officially retire. We are all going to miss you, Donna.
If you shopped with us on Monday and Tuesday afternoons you were always treated to Donna's quick smile and gentle hello. She also became a whiz at re-stocking our books. One minute there would be a stack to be put away and the next minute, they were shelved! Many of you were helped to find the perfect book. Donna has been an important member of our team for almost three years and we are extra grateful to her for all the times she stepped in to help.
Donna lives in Burien, so if you see her be sure to tell her how much she is missed!
Erin Sloan will be working on Monday and Tuesday afternoons for the forseeable future. |
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We have a very large selection of Robert B. Parker Hardbacks. Many of them are first editions. Please stop by the store and take a look. Or call us for more information. |
 The Rest of the Story...
Recently my husband Rick and I drove to Bellingham to visit Village Books , one of our other favorite bookstores. We wanted to check out their 'print on demand' Expresso Book Machine. It was amazing. It reminded me of seeing one of the first computers years ago when I was at Washington State University. Big and bold. I expect this machine, as with computers, will be refined into something small and sleek. For now, it, too, is big and bold.
The Expresso Book Machine has two purposes: 1) to print on demand any book residing within the public domain and 2) to print books for self-publishing authors.
For the wanna-be published authors, Village Books offers a consulting service to take your book from start to finish. VB offers advice (for a fee) on registration, licensing, copyrights, ISBN and Library of Congress. They also help with lay-out and design, book covers and even font choices. Finally, they offer to SELL your book on-line and in their store. If you want more information, check out Village Books' Guide to Self-Publishing by Lindsey McGuirk and Rod Burton. It's available on their website.
I also looked more closely at printing books on demand. I was impressed with the quality of paper, binding and 'feel' of the books they had on display. I wasn't as impressed with the price of the books. Most books appeared to cost $15 and up. I am sure there are exceptions, but I was put off by the sticker price.
I was also put off by the unhelpful staff. Admittedly, we were there on Sunday and the staff member wasn't 'in charge' of this project. However, it was like pulling teeth to get any information from him. The irony was that all the information was displayed on a back wall. All he would have had to do was POINT! Ah, well.
There is another Expresso Book Machine at Third Place Books in Lake City. Let me know if you are up that way and happen to see it. I'd love to know your thoughts.
See you soon!
Gayle |
Cleaning for a Reason
If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemotherapy, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - one time per month for four months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.
This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women. Be a blessing to someone and pass this information along. | |
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WHY DIDN'T WE THINK OF THAT?
Marilyn Fleming said NO when we offered her one of our bookmarks.
Was it because she had too many? Nope!
Marilyn had LAMINATED her bookmark!
Now why didn't we think of that?
Pick up YOUR laminated bookmark in our store.
It's FREE.
Thanks, Marilyn, from all of us! |
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OUR BOOK GROUP
Our book group
meets the 3rd Thursday of each month
Next meeting
February 18, 2010
6:30-8 p.m.
Always at
For more information contact the store . |
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KINDLE KINDLE
Are you using a KINDLE? We want to hear from you!
What kind of books do you read on your Kindle? When do you use it? What's it like? Any problems or down-sides?
Email us with your thoughts by Feb.15 and we will add your name to a drawing for a
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$5 Gift Certificate .
Your submittal is your agreement that we may use your comment in future articles in our newsletter, in print or online. |
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Seattle Woman Magazine 
Just in time for
Valentine's Day!
15 Favorite LOVE STORIES profiled in this issue of
Seattle Woman Magazine.
Pick up your copy today.
It's FREE at our store | |
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15706 1st Ave S
Burien, WA 98148
206-248-7248
Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm; Wednesday 9am - 6pm
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Robert B. Parker (1932-2010)
