Barrett Bookstore celebrates a new look! Fairfield County’s oldest independent bookstore has seen many changes since it opened on Broad Street in Stamford in 1939. It has been at its present location in Noroton Heights Shopping Center since 1989. “We moved everything around to give the store a more inviting, open look and to create a special area for middle readers, a growing audience for us,” says Sheila Daley, owner of Barrett Bookstore since 1997. “We also added a lovely cherry library case that will contain a collection of modern first editions from Marvin Minkler, a dealer from Vermont. Part of the new design includes an area easily converted to accommodate author events and book club gatherings.”
On Saturday, September 7th old and new customers are invited to check out the renovations, receive 10 percent off any purchase and enter their name for a raffle for some great prizes. The first prize winner may select an Advance Reader Copy of their choice each month for a year – a great opportunity to preview hot titles from the major publishing houses. Second prize is a Penguin boxed set of their favorite upcoming books. Third Prize is three Advance Reader Copies. For Book Groups , a chance to have a special Skype chat with an author of their selected title will be part of the prizes raffled. And younger readers may enter their name to win a set of the 15th anniversary edition of the Harry Potter series with the newly designed covers. Not to leave out the youngest readers, two fabulous new jumbo board books along with a plush toy will be part of the prizes.
Barrett Bookstore located at 314 Heights Road, Darien in Noroton Heights Shopping Center has plenty of convenient parking. Its hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am to 5:00 pm. We can be reached at 203-655-2712 or check out our website barrettbookstore.com for information about upcoming author events.
