GENTLY READ BOOKS

Each year brings new thrills to the existence of our volunteer bookstore, Seymour’s.    It is fascinating to watch the store grow in many ways.  It is as though we are watching our favorite child or grandchild progress to adulthood.  The store is filled with gently read books which promise a magnitude of adventures that can be ours through reading.  We are constantly trying to increase the number of library patrons who will stop in the store to share those adventures through reading.                                                                                                                                                                                                       

      One of our methods to entice folks into the store is a cart outside our main door that holds books marked $2, as are at least 80% of the books inside the store.  First timers ask, “How much is this?”  When told  $2, a look of surprise that turns to delight fills their faces.  Our ever helpful and knowledgeable volunteer asks if they can be of service and make recommendations that would intrigue the patron.  You will likely hear the volunteer say “Yes, I’ve read that book and it is very good, you would like it!”

      The majority of our daily 20-25 patrons are women, so it follows that many of the book categories are selected to draw their attention.  One category that is difficult to keep well stocked is children’s books.  Men are not shy but do not seem to visit Seymour’s as often as the ladies.  Our most frequent male visitors are retired, and tend to drop in when not playing golf, tennis or working around their homes.  Yet, they are also avid readers.

      You may have noticed that there are fewer and fewer small bookstores -  the places where you could  listen to soothing music and  browse through the shelves at your leisure.   We have tried to replace that comfortable, intimate feeling, including the music.  We hope that Seymour's will enable you to find the enjoyable books that will satisfy your need for literary companionship.

  Guy DiCarlo, Vice President, Book Sale Operations

ABOUT OUR BOOK BUGGY

You have found the donation bins outside Seymour’s, which is good. Unfortunately, some books are being carelessly thrown in, which is not good. Please be more cautious and place the books gently in the bin – or better, bring your gently used books into the store.
And please help save your back (and ours.) Those huge moving boxes are great for light things, but not for books. If possible, please bring in your books in plastic bags or liquor boxes. ABC Liquors is very accommodating about giving out empty boxes. Remember, you’ve treated your books gently up to now, so handle them with care on their final journey to Seymour’s. Thanks.

OUR BOOKS DON’T HAVE MEASLES!
The new little red dots at the tops of the book spines are our “high tech” method of inventory control. Soon you’ll see yellow, green and blue dots – none of which signify measles or any other ailment.
We want to keep the books fresh on the shelf for you.

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND

" I bought several gift certificates at Christmas for friends and they were delighted with them. I think it would make a great gift for any occasion. People really enjoy them." - Paula Hellman
Ask us about our Gift Certificates. They are a great gift idea for any season, holiday, or birthday.

HOW TO DONATE BOOKS


Seymour’s receives donations every day --- anywhere from 1 to 300 books. People move, a relative dies, a parent decides her   18-year-college-freshman is not going to read his/her kiddie books any more. We especially love those giant art books, biographies, great children’s books, non-fiction books relating to animals, cooking, health, travel, finance, military, spiritual, reference, psychology, the theater. Best of all? We love books published in the current year, which we typically sell for $8.