Old Goat Books

What a magical place this is! Arguably fable-like in it's wonders. Ideal place for an afternoon browse and a hand hold (should you be so lucky!).
May 8th, 2023

Excellent
Apr 25th, 2023

I found this wonderful book shop while searching for local curators of older books. I am so happy to have found it. Upon arriving, we found out that the new owner recently purchased this book store from the retiring owner. She said she was looking for something different than her current career at the time - and this opportunity came up! Sometimes, when it was meant to be, it just is; why fight the universe!! The previous owner retired just last week but she looked wholeheartedly comfortable in her new environment. Since it was our first visit, she was kind enough to inform us how the store was laid out and that the pricing for each book could be found in the front of the books or one of the first few pages if not on the back of the cover page. Today, I was looking for some newer and older cookbooks to add to my collection. For a store that is not too large, their selection was impressive. As is the case when I enter a bookstore, I instantly felt my blood pressure lower with every book I touched. I have absolutely nothing against the digital world but by gosh there is something heart warming and intimate about holding a book in your hands and getting a whiff of that aging paper smell. I could have bought a lot of books but settled on two for today! I love reading cookbooks like one would read a magazine or paperback. All of the books I looked at were in great condition and were priced as expected. Out of the two I purchased today, I am most looking forward to reading; Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit by Candice Kumai. The new owner told us many people were happy that the store would not be closing following the sale of the business. Having spent a short 30 minutes in the store, I now have a better understanding of why it is dear to so many. I will definitely be back.
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