Shakespeare and Co. Booksellers

This year, as in past years, we will stay open as long as it takes: that is, until things quiet down, until dark, perhaps even until 6 pm. But probably no later than 6 pm.

Gift certificates are available!

We have had many compliments on the new layout in 103: that it looks great, it feels great, it’s cozier. The consensus, overwhelmingly, is that the one space is a vast improvement over the former two. I heartily agree. So come say hello! Check out the new Shakespeare.

If we don’t see you, please have a safe and happy holiday.

A brief note: the lease on the 2nd space (the so-called “nonfiction side”) was up for renewal at the end of December and, for obvious reasons, I declined to renew it, so it’s back to a single space, the old one, 103. Two spaces was an interesting experiment but, honestly, it’s no way to live. (The best thing about modular expansion? The option to modularly disexpand.)

Because the consolidation of the spaces went faster than expected, 109 is closed. There is not enough left over there to bother with.

Most importantly, no inventory has been — or will be — lost in the transition, and I feel that the new incarnation of the shop is the best and strongest yet. It includes all four large wooden tables, one of the leather chairs, and all the plants. The lines are clean. It looks and feels great. Book junkies beware: this is the most terrifying Shakespeare to date. Unbelievable bounty.

Come check it out!

If all goes as expected, look for moderately expanded hours beginning in late spring or early summer.

And oh yes: go Grizzlies!

Reluctant to venture out this weekend? Gift certificates may be purchased online here.