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06/14/2023

On Vacation

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Question: What does this bookseller do while he is on vacation?   

Answer: Visit other bookstores and libraries (and pubs, museums and archeological sites).

Destination: Books just returned from a 10-day journey in Ireland, which included all kinds of book-related activities. At the Kilkenny Book Centre (above) I noticed a display featuring gardening and sustainability books. Under normal conditions I would have evaluated the books thoroughly, but a.) I was on vacation and b.) I only had a small suitcase, so filling it with books is impractical for travel.

InsidePrimsThe most striking book shopping experience was Prim's Bookstore in Kinsale, a town located along the south coast in the county of Cork. It is a used bookstore filled with eclectic fare, but what makes it unique is that the back door butts up against the town’s dripping seawall.

At checkout you are serenaded with a timeless drip of water. Here is a short video of the soothing sounds.

Destination: Books returns to the Freedom Farmers Market at the Carter Center on Saturday morning, June 24th.

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