Book People

Business Opportunity

After more than 30 years in business we have decided that it is time to relax and let someone else take over ownership and the daily running of the bookstore. If you have an interest in owning the bookstore, or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Michael Mitchell at 804-381-6667, or Michael@BRGBrokers.com.

Rare Books Make Great Gifts!

In the digital information age, a hand-picked rare book stands out as something truly special.

Did you know that we have thousands of used and rare books available online? We have been collecting for over 30 years. Go ahead and browse awhile.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 2, 4 - 6 PM
Author Signing
Pat Garber
Ocracoke Odyssey

Pat Garber will be present to sign copies of her recently republished book Ocracoke Odyssey, as well as her previous books Heart Like a River, Ocracoke Wild, and her children's book, Little Sea Horse and the Story of the Ocracoke Ponies.

Saturday, May 4, 2 - 4 PM
Author Signing
D.C. Lozeau
The Tip of the Iceberg

Just when you think you have everything figured out, something else happens that moves you in another direction... D.C. Lozeau will be present to sign his new mystery novel.

Sunday, May 5, 3 - 5 PM
Book Swap

Come talk and exchange books with fellow book lovers.

Saturday, May 11, 2 - 4 PM
Author Signing
Monument Avenue Memories: Growing Up on Richmond's Grand Avenue

Richmond native and child of Monument Avenue Patricia Hass has collected the loving memories of those who shared a childhood among the River City's elite. These pages are filled with recollections of warm afternoons playing in the shadows of the monuments and visits to neighborhood institutions such as Reuben's Deli and the Capitol Theatre. While the children played, their families entertained famous houseguests such as David Niven, Lord and Lady Astor and Winston Churchill. Enter each historic home along the avenue and travel back to a time now lost to memory. Two of the numerous authors will be present to sign copies.

Saturday, June 1, 2 - 4 PM
Author Signing
Brian Burns
Curiosities of the Confederate Capital: Untold Richmond Stories of the Spectacular, Tragic and Bizarre

Until now, countless stories from Richmond's tenure as the Southern headquarters have remained buried. Mary E. Walker, a Union doctor and feminist, was once held captive in the city for refusing to wear proper women's clothing. A coffee substitute factory exploded under intriguing circumstances. Many Confederate soldiers, when in the trenches of battle, thumbed through the pages of Hugo's Les Miserables. Meet author Brian Burns who revealed these and many more curious tales of Civil War Richmond.

Saturday, June 8, 2 - 4 PM
Author Signing
Kitty Snow
From a Richmond Street Car

Kitty Snow will be present to sign copies of her collection of remarkable photos taken by Richmond trolley operator Harris Stilson during the early 20th century.

A Respite for Readers for Over 30 Years

We have been serving readers around the world from the West End of Richmond, Virginia for over 30 years. Visitors to the store are free to explore our four rooms and browse through 20,000 titles in stock—half new and half a combination of used and collectible volumes—all within a 1200 square–foot house. We offer...

Convenient Parking
Discounts on used books and New York Times bestsellers
Delivery and shipping available
Cozy, old-fashioned bookstore atmosphere
New, used, and rare books
Foreign language section
Out-of-print book search
Discounts to institutions and book clubs

Book People is located just south of the corner of Granite and Patterson Avenues with ample parking to the side of the store.

We special–order books, read books and have an excellent track record of locating out–of–print books for our customers. Both in–store shoppers and telephone orders are welcome. We delight in face–to–face transactions, but attend to domestic and international phone–in mail orders promptly as well. Our inventory is NOT computerized, apart from over 3,700 collectible titles listed with AbeBooks. We are proud to rely on our brains instead.



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Also on Facebook! Store Hours: Monday–Friday: 10–6 Saturday: 9–6 Sunday: 1–5 Holidays: by luck or appointment only Mail Orders: Shipping charged at actual cost, rounded up to the nearest dollar. School Services Literary Web Sites Blackbird James River Writers Poetry Society of Virginia Writer's Almanac Tell your friends about us!		Business Opportunity After more than 30 years in business we have decided that it is time to relax and let someone else take over ownership and the daily running of the bookstore. If you have an interest in owning the bookstore, or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Michael Mitchell at 804-381-6667, or Michael@BRGBrokers.com. Rare Books Make Great Gifts! In the digital information age, a hand-picked rare book stands out as something truly special. Did you know that we have thousands of used and rare books available online? We have been collecting for over 30 years. Go ahead and browse awhile. Upcoming Events Thursday, May 2, 4 - 6 PM Author Signing Pat Garber Ocracoke Odyssey Pat Garber will be present to sign copies of her recently republished book Ocracoke Odyssey, as well as her previous books Heart Like a River, Ocracoke Wild, and her children's book, Little Sea Horse and the Story of the Ocracoke Ponies. Saturday, May 4, 2 - 4 PM Author Signing D.C. Lozeau The Tip of the Iceberg Just when you think you have everything figured out, something else happens that moves you in another direction... D.C. Lozeau will be present to sign his new mystery novel. Sunday, May 5, 3 - 5 PM Book Swap Come talk and exchange books with fellow book lovers. Saturday, May 11, 2 - 4 PM Author Signing Monument Avenue Memories: Growing Up on Richmond's Grand Avenue Richmond native and child of Monument Avenue Patricia Hass has collected the loving memories of those who shared a childhood among the River City's elite. These pages are filled with recollections of warm afternoons playing in the shadows of the monuments and visits to neighborhood institutions such as Reuben's Deli and the Capitol Theatre. While the children played, their families entertained famous houseguests such as David Niven, Lord and Lady Astor and Winston Churchill. Enter each historic home along the avenue and travel back to a time now lost to memory. Two of the numerous authors will be present to sign copies. Saturday, June 1, 2 - 4 PM Author Signing Brian Burns Curiosities of the Confederate Capital: Untold Richmond Stories of the Spectacular, Tragic and Bizarre Until now, countless stories from Richmond's tenure as the Southern headquarters have remained buried. Mary E. Walker, a Union doctor and feminist, was once held captive in the city for refusing to wear proper women's clothing. A coffee substitute factory exploded under intriguing circumstances. Many Confederate soldiers, when in the trenches of battle, thumbed through the pages of Hugo's Les Miserables. Meet author Brian Burns who revealed these and many more curious tales of Civil War Richmond. Saturday, June 8, 2 - 4 PM Author Signing Kitty Snow From a Richmond Street Car Kitty Snow will be present to sign copies of her collection of remarkable photos taken by Richmond trolley operator Harris Stilson during the early 20th century. A Respite for Readers for Over 30 Years We have been serving readers around the world from the West End of Richmond, Virginia for over 30 years. Visitors to the store are free to explore our four rooms and browse through 20,000 titles in stock—half new and half a combination of used and collectible volumes—all within a 1200 square–foot house. We offer... Convenient Parking Discounts on used books and New York Times bestsellers Delivery and shipping available Cozy, old-fashioned bookstore atmosphere New, used, and rare books Foreign language section Out-of-print book search Discounts to institutions and book clubs Book People is located just south of the corner of Granite and Patterson Avenues with ample parking to the side of the store. We special–order books, read books and have an excellent track record of locating out–of–print books for our customers. Both in–store shoppers and telephone orders are welcome. We delight in face–to–face transactions, but attend to domestic and international phone–in mail orders promptly as well. Our inventory is NOT computerized, apart from over 3,700 collectible titles listed with AbeBooks. We are proud to rely on our brains instead.