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| - My quick summary: This is my favorite book store, and I'm a true bibliophile.
I don't often make my way up to the Scottsdale area, but when I do, I make it a point to stop at Poisoned Pen as often as possible. You know you're in the right store by the outline of the body on the floor, fitting for a book store dedicated to mostly mysteries and thrillers. The are also several other decorations from around the world hanging about, as the owner is an avid traveler.
The book selection is pretty unique. They do not carry most genres of books, just a small sampling of everything except mysteries/thrillers. However, the greatest advantage is being able to buy signed books. They keep a lot of signed first editions on the shelves, so if you're a book collector (like me), have a favorite author, or are looking for a unique, personalized gift, this is the store for you.
The store is very nice and very knowledgeable about their product. Several of them keep a small shelf stocked with books they've recently read and recommend for the customers.
The best thing about Poisoned Pen is the signings. I've gone to several signings for some of my favorite authors (James Rollins, Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child to name a couple). It's awesome to hear the authors talk about the book, what the inspiration was, what went into writing it, etc. You also get a chance to ask questions of the author and have some 1:1 time with them as they sign your books. The store also lets you pre-order books before they release, so you get a # assigned to you for the signing, so if you're on top of things, you don't end up at the back of the line. :)
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