Located on Main Street in Concord, Massachusetts, Barrow Bookstore is down a short passageway next to a wheelbarrow to the right of Fritz and Gigi, the Children's Shop. Established in 1971, this bookstore started in that wheelbarrow inspiring the shop name. Barrow's specializes in used books and collectible books, especially those of the famous authors from Concord. Barrow's also buys used books by appointment. (More)
Their friendly staff have lots of information about visiting Concord and its historic sites, as they have worked as tour guides and re-enactors in the town. They will help you learn about Concord as well as the books they have in their store. There are children's books too. You will often find a Winnie the Pooh display outside the front door. Their love of books and maps is apparent when you visit this independent bookstore. They have in person events as well as a website where you can order from their inventory of rare books and a variety of used books on art, craft, architecture, cooking, science, history, WWII, and more. You can also find literary themed gifts and hand crafted beeswax candles in store and online. Their YouTube channel presents the Barrow Bookstore Audio Series, in which select readings from Concord authors are read aloud. Barrows is on Facebook and Instgram where they let followers know of book acquisitions for sale, seasonal quotes from authors' works, and special events. This bookstore is worth a leisurely visit so remember to walk down the alley to Barrow Bookstore on your next trip to downtown Concord. (Less)
Located on Main Street in Concord, Mass., Barrow Bookstore is down a short passageway next to a wheelbarrow to the right of Fritz and Gigi, the Children's Shop. Established in 1971, this bookstore started in that wheelbarrow inspiring the shop name. (Read More)
Barrow's specializes in used books and collectible books, especially those of the famous authors from Concord. Barrow's also buys used books by appointment. Their friendly staff have lots of information about visiting Concord and its historic sites, as they have worked as tour guides and re-enactors in the town. They will help you learn about Concord as well as the books they have in their store. There are children's books too. You will often find a Winnie the Pooh display outside the front door. Their love of books and maps is apparent when you visit this independent bookstore. They have in person events as well as a website where you can order from their inventory of rare books and a variety of used books on art, craft, architecture, cooking, science, history, WWII, and more. You can also find literary themed gifts and hand crafted beeswax candles in store and online. Their YouTube channel presents the Barrow Bookstore Audio Series, in which select readings from Concord authors are read aloud. Barrows is on Facebook and Instgram where they let followers know of book acquisitions for sale, seasonal quotes from authors' works, and special events. This bookstore is worth a leisurely visit so remember to walk down the alley to Barrow Bookstore on your next trip to downtown Concord. (Less)
Cozy dining, firepits, fireplaces and heated igloos will warm you up at the 35th Annual Newport Winter Festival starting Friday, February 17th and going through to Sunday, February 26th, 2023. After seeing the festival cancelled two years in a row due to Covid, Newporters are excited about the 2023 Winter Festival, ten days of special events, discounts and fun activities. This year's motto is "Celebrate Don't Hibernate!". Ice sculptures will adorn Bowens and Bannister Wharves. Shops offer demonstrations and hands on activities like Make Your Own Perfume at Newport Aromatherapy, and Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam Trading Co., both on Thames St. Many events are planned throughout the festival, including historic walking tours, wine tastings, (More)
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