By Chuck Keller, Contributor Once upon a time, a man named John Noble had the idea to create an illustrated children’s book based upon a chapter from a fanciful Italian novel. The adventure began. But he didn’t know that this adventure would take him halfway around the world and back. He has much to learn... Continue Reading →
By Chris Weber For the owners of the Bookshelf, one of the most important things that we do every year is to provide local children with books. For some of these children, this is the first time they have ever owned a book. In the words of the owners, “Books can change lives!” This year,... Continue Reading →
By Chris Weber Imagine opening your dream bookstore! In 1975, three women- Blair Garvey, Anne Harrison, and Gen Rosenkrantz - made their fantasy come true. Fifty years later, the store has survived because of its strong ties to the community, diversified income streams (like book fairs and author events), and the ability to adapt to... Continue Reading →
