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[Used] Books vs E-books
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
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
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!
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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Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes Under Glass
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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August 10 2012 Middlebury Arts Walk @ OCUB
Poetry in the Park[ing Lot] Inspiration can be found anywhere. Including a parking lot. Be a part of a Poetry Event! How? Drive to and park in the north Marble Works parking lot with a copy of your favorite poem. … Continue reading
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Catching Up With OCUB
Hello! I have been so busy and I’ve been wanting to update my blog but well, you know how I am – or you should – I can’t stand boxes and clutter. Especially boxes all around me in the front … Continue reading
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mmmm….Do You Smell That? Take A DEEP Breathe…. :)
So…chemists at University College in London investigated the odor of books and have concluded that “old books release hundreds of volatile organic compounds into the air from the paper.” Okay. I get that. Well, the lead scientist has described the … Continue reading
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What’s Going on in Otter Creek Used Books?
Sitting in my rearranged front room sipping some ice tea (Oolong) from Stoneleaf Tea House, my courtyard neighbor and settling myself down to write. It’s been awhile since I’ve added anything. I’ll post pictures soon of the new room arrangement. … Continue reading
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VABA 2012 Spring Book Fair – An Otterly Amazing Show
I did it! My thoughts and plans came together and above shows my booth at the recent VT Antiquarian Book & Ephemera Fair – the Spring show – over the past weekend … Continue reading
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