Local author Chad Godfrey will be doing a book signing at Barnes and Noble at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham. Godfrey’s latest book, The Bataan Death March, is an homage to his grandfather Patrick Rafferty’s survival of the infamous Bataan Death March, the sinking of two prison ships, and the ghastly Japanese prison camps … Read more
Plymouth’s newest bookstore is expanding its presence at The Pinehills. By Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Kate Rogan As a child growing up in metro Detroit, Katie Mannix spent her summers on the island of Nantucket—and as much time as possible inside Nantucket Bookworks. She spent countless hours browsing the store’s vast shelves, perusing … Read more
Independent bookstores are making an unexpected comeback across the country, including right here on the South Shore. Take a look inside a few new businesses that opened on the South Shore in the past couple of years, as well as established local booksellers that set themselves apart by diversifying their offerings and creating a strong sense of community.
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Written by Maria Allen Photography and styling by Kate Rogan of Ellie Finn Photography Summer is the perfect time to dive into a good book. We asked the staff at Buttonwood Books and Toys in Cohasset to share some of their personal recommendations. From beautiful children’s books to quintessential beach reads, this list has you … Read more
Two Duxbury women have started a new type of independent bookselling business. Booked. is a hybrid virtual bookstore that specializes in hosting pop-up book sales and special author events. Founders Jane Robbins and Sallyann Roberts got the idea for their business after Duxbury’s beloved Westwinds Bookshop closed its doors last year. Robbins had worked at … Read more