Category Archives: General

Here Is Why I Love Used Bookstores!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by ocub

Look what has just come in! They make me swoon. Enjoy! Better yet, stop in and see them in person. There are plenty other books to also experience.  

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What Happens in a Used Book Store When It’s Quiet?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by ocub

So, wouldn’t you like to know? Actually, believe it or not, I get asked that a lot. “So you probably just sit and read all day. What a job you have.” Actually no. It really is hard work. But then … Continue reading →

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[Used] Books vs E-books

Posted on February 27, 2013 by ocub

Right off, my comparison is going to be a lot different than you are probably use to. As a seller of used books I’m not frightened of e-readers. Not at all. Why you ask? Well, let’s look at the differences. … Continue reading →

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Otter Creek Used Books On Stage

Posted on February 8, 2013 by ocub

I went online and snagged the following photos posted on the college’s Middlebury Campus newspaper [http://middleburycampus.com/2013/01/27/into-the-woods/]. I just had to show the set. Be forewarned! You are going to swoon. All the books came from the store and the pages … Continue reading →

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And Starring….Otter Creek Used Books

Posted on January 24, 2013 by ocub

Yes, books from the store will be starring in Middlebury College “J” term’s production of INTO THE WOODS. How much fun is that? A lot of fun! Ok, there will be college actors and all that but seriously it’s all … Continue reading →

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Resolution Time!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by ocub

I generally don’t make resolutions but I decided this year I would and publicly announce them. I should clarify, store related. Personally I don’t make any. I’m not even going to put myself in that position. Store related is different. … Continue reading →

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Wishing All A Very Merry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2012 by ocub

Merry Christmas! The store will be closed Christmas day but will reopen on Wednesday, December 26 at 10am. Until then, please enjoy the images I captured of the store with some holiday spirit. “YOUR CHRISTMAS O sing a Christmas Carol, … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by ocub

I didn’t mean to let all this time get away from me between posts. Ah, the life of a used bookstore, I guess. I’ve just been busy with my routine and blogging became secondary. My weekly updates fell flat but … Continue reading →

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Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes Under Glass

Posted on September 29, 2012 by ocub

Great A, little a, Bouncing B; The cat’s in the cupboard, And she can’t see. I thought I would feature these nursery book pages that are hanging around the store. The book came in with a moldy cover but fortunately … Continue reading →

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A Full Year! Come Celebrate! 50% Sale!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by ocub

Can you believe it? It has been a year. A full year in the Historic Marble Works. A year of windows, nooks, reorganization, change of staff (addition of a grandson, Greyson), new neighbors (can’t get any better than Costello’s Market!) … Continue reading →

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