"Lord! when you sell a man a book you don't sell just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue - you sell him a whole new life..."
~ Christopher Morley
If you're a book lover who happens to find yourself traveling down Boston Post Road (Rte. 20) through Sudbury, MA, be sure to stop in at Bearly Read Books.
"The smallest bookstore still contains more ideas of worth than have been presented in the entire history of television."
~ Andrew Ross
"Reading in a comfy chair is just like a little vacation."
(Read to your Bunny)
...and this is where we spent a good chunk of time this past Saturday afternoon. Just look at the cozy reading nook where you can leisurely look through the books before deciding if you want to purchase them or not...
Bears are clearly the mascots for "Bearly Read Books."
"When you read a book as a child, it becomes a part of your identity in a way that no other reading in your whole life does."
(Kathleen Kelly/Meg Ryan - You've Got Mail)
This is my favorite section of the shop... the children's books. Shelves upon shelves of the most incredibly illustrated children's books (my weakness). I found a few beautiful editions of "The Night Before Christmas" to add to my collection, and I'll write more about those come December... but tomorrow I'll share some of the other books I fell in love with (and therefore brought home with me!!!)
"I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves."
~Anna Quindlen
I just love that little shops like this still exist (sigh)... They are good for my heart and soul!~
Donna