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| - I had figured the "Poisoned Pen A Mystery Book Store" only offered mysteries; so, while I thought it was a cool idea, it wasn't really on my radar for much else.
Recently, I went to support a friend of a friend who was having a book signing. Turns out their specialty is fiction--mysteries and thrillers, plus general fiction, science fiction/fantasy and historical fiction but you can also find works related to history, travel, and food.
In fact, they can order pretty much anything you want to read and will call you to pay for it and pick it up when it arrives, a service I took advantage of, figuring how much we all should be "shopping local" versus supporting some internet "big box" equivalent.
There's a lot more going on at Poisoned Pen than what you might find in other book stores. For starters, they have an interesting (and large) collection of signed first editions. There are no less than 8 book clubs plus a variety of book signings, conferences and workshops on the calendar each month.
And, my favorite: a special touch. while paying for the book they had ordered for me, I was asked if I wanted it covered. I was confused by the term. I've never had anyone ask me if I wanted my book "covered" before.
A bag? Yes. "Covered"? No.
My confused look prompted the explanation, "it will help protect it." How could I say no? And, they carefully wrapped my new hardbound book in a clear plastic jacket -- gratis!
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