Thanksgiving Message from Nancy and Celia

It is the time of year for all of us to seriously think about what we are thankful for, so on behalf of Celia and myself, and at the risk of sounding like I am accepting my Emmy, I would like to thank all of our customers (both locals and the once-or-twice-a-year regulars) for their loyalty, support, and their love of books. We would like to thank our scouts for helping us to supply our customers with great books, while having the "fun of the hunt." We'd like to thank authors everywhere, past and present, for giving us education, instructions, laughs, tears, and entertainment. Last but not least, we would like to thank our amazing staff. They work hard to clean, organize (or fluff as we call it), be knowledgable about the books, and help customers find what they are looking for with a smile and a friendly attitude. And they do all this for flexible hours, a little money, and our undying gratitude. The word of the week - GRATITUDE.

We won't be here on Thursday (one of the three days a year we are closed) as we will be feasting with our families and friends. We hope that you will be doing the same and that we'll see you on Friday with our Christmas books, tree lighting ceremony, fun and refreshments.

-Nancy and Celia

Collectible Art and Western Americana Art Books

You all know we have a lot of wonderful art books, but did you know we also have collectible art books?  These books are rare and out of print, often very difficult to find anywhere else, and they would make very special Christmas gifts for the artist or art collector.

Check out this gorgeous 21-print portfolio of Toulouse-Lautrec's circus paintings: 

Or we have this wonderful rare book of California lithography from 1935:

Or check out this two-volume set of the amazing artwork of Chinese calligrapher and painter, Tung Ch'i-ch'ang:

We have a unique fold out book of Andy Warhol's portraits and landscapes:

Books like this full of beautiful old paintings that tell stories of bygone eras:

And we also have an extensive collection of Western Americana art books, including monographs of the greats, both Russell and Remington.

...and all kinds of fascinating books of western and cowboy art and prints.

Including this spectacular book devoted to the works of female artists in the west from 1890 to 1945.

Don't miss out on this glimpse into the inspiring and sublime world of art. Western Art is located on the top shelf of the art section, and if you would like to see any of our collectible books please inquire at the front desk.

Also, don't forget to "like" us on facebook and let us know there if you have questions or comments!



Happy Halloween from the Bookery!

Every holiday at the Bookery we decorate our front window and bring out special festive books.

For Halloween, we've got all sorts of interesting books, from spooky stories...

to decorative ideas for pumpkin carving and parties...

autumn inspired crafts...

books on Halloween costumes...

and kid's books:

with all sorts of wacky and zany surprises in between:

Don't forget to bring the kids and come downtown for the costume parade and trick-or-treating on Main Street in Placerville from 4 to 6 p.m. this Sunday.

Our doors will be open and the treats (and books) will be flowing! 

And keep your eye out for Thanksgiving books next, and after that, a MASSIVE selection of beautiful and inspiring Christmas books. At the Bookery, it's one big holiday celebration from here on out in 2010!



Aromatherapy, Herbal Remedies, and Natural Health Books

Hello again, book lovers!

We are super excited to have gotten in an abundance of gorgeous herbal healing books. Right now we have a huge selection of books on topics like natural remedies, making your own perfume, aromatherapy, natural skincare and cosmetics, healing with essential oils, and all kinds of approaches to holistic health.

We've got classics like Jeanne Rose's beautiful and pivotal books on herbs and aromatherapy.

You all know we carry used books, but these books are pristine! Many of the books we've recently procured are in brand-new condition, and all are waiting, clean and ready for your perusal.

These books are chock-full of fascinating details to these alternative approaches to health and healing.

Each one is so comprehensive and useful that I could easily dedicate a blog post to each book individually!

Many of these books offered detailed illustrations, along with snippets of history, folkloric wisdom, home remedies, source lists, and personal applications.

As the days get colder and your skin gets drier, wouldn't it be fun to make your own hand cream?

Or try out this simple recipe for cough syrup:

Just glancing through these wonderful books I learned so much!

I learned that almonds and oats heighten memory, and that kale aids resistance to colds.

I learned that marjoram oil relieves an aching heart, and that spearmint increases metabolism.

from St. John's wort....

to smudging...

to promoting general cheer and happiness!

Come by the shop and check out this fascinating section; learn about oils and herbs and the healing properties found in the natural world;

and do your body and soul (and loved ones and homelife) a favor!

Manga Madness!

Hey Bookery friends...we just got over a hundred new Manga titles!

In case you are unfamiliar with Manga, they are Japanese comics that run in series and tell amazing adventure stories.

...and we've got stacks of them (in perfect condition, I might add!)

Come see where your imagination can take you with the help of a little Manga!

Back to School at the Bookery

Just in time for "back to school," we've got kids books galore!

From tried-and-true kids' classics and well-loved series....

to fun contemporary youth books....

we've got young students covered for book reports and English classes!

We also have an overflowing section of books for younger readers:

We have all sorts of educational books for kids, like science and biographies

and vastly varied fascinating non-fiction topics:

We also have some specialized books to help your children navigate through challenging times:

Plus, for new college students we have this handy section here:

You never know when you might need this ;)

Here you'll find all kinds of useful tools and tips for college success.

And, of course, the wonderful classics for both high school and college age students:

Come check out our wonderful selection of books that will help keep young people reading, discovering and growing.

If you have a question or comment about your personal back-to-school book needs, drop us a line on our facebook page!