Last Minute Love

Waited to the last minute?  Having trouble finding the right gift?  Just needed a little extra goody for your bag?  Have no fear, Bookworks, abode of love, is here… We still have a lovely selection of trinkets, chattel, ornaments, and accoutrements… Big … less big… to small and simple… We have great gifts for all [...]

Wood and building

The dumpster lid here at Bookworks was in very sad shape. I was going to fix it myself by taking the rotton wood and l- clamping it. That would have lasted well into next week. Jeffrey suggested I let him have a go of it….. It was in pityful shape…not even worthy of a picture….so [...]

Archipelago Books

We just got a small shipment of books from Archipelago, a small non-profit press.. “devoted to publishing exceptional translations of classic contemporary world literature.” http://www.archipelagobooks.org/ Here are three small reviews. Come and see some more ! Autonauts of the Cosmoroute……a timeless journey that Julio Cortazar and Carol Dunlop took from Paris to Marseilles in May [...]

Mer-il-yee we wrap along

It was Christmas Eve in Nantucket, and we were all helping those last minute shoppers….. What a wreck at Santa’s workshop!But that didn’t stop us…oh no…not here at Nantucket Bookworks! Onward we go…wrap! wrap !wrap!… Here’s Wendy puttin’ the jiggy to it……Suzanne was picking up a few dance moves to show the kids…… and there’s [...]

Let it snow…but keep cozy!

Lots of knits for the non knitters and a few new books for those that do knit….we’ll start with a knitted bag and proceed……..to….. the knitted flower book and bounty…… colorful hats…. and more hats….. Fingerless gloves……. a bear to cuddle….. mousie ornament….. ooooh la la ! A swell book that combines knitting with felting……………………(get [...]

How about a book?

Happy Holidays!How about a good book this year for gift giving? I love this book, “India Contemporary” by Henry Wilson. It is a decorating book on new Indian chic.It’s colorful and exotic and fun to look at…great for new ideas and visually exciting ways to liven up your dwelling! “Built by Hand” is anew book [...]

A cornucopia of calendars

We’ve got them….calendars……. and more calendars! some cute ones from a little Japanese company……..and plenty more in the card room and the Nantucket section!

wrappers delight

Today we are featuring gift wrap options. Furochic is eco-friendly cloth gift wrap inspired by Furoshiki, a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/furushiki there’s also traditional tissue paper…..lots of it!……………………….and lots of regular wrapping paper,too!

Christmas Stroll

We are patiently waiting for your arrival.We are stocked to the gills with books, candles,gelgems,ornaments, cool felt bags, audio books, and books books books!Just look at that toy room! See you soon and have a great weekend!

Newness

We have new things coming in everyday…Check out these cool cd decorating kits and the new Moomin book in full color. We are open everyday from 9:30 am to 10:30 pm, so come on down!

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