The traveler restaurant obtains its books from library discard sales, auctions, flea markets, book fairs, and other used book sources. Best bookstores in connecticut independent book stores. While i was traveling in ireland last week, i came across the time travellers bookshop during a ramble through westport. You cant, however, miss the bold sign that touts this unique restaurant, where more than 100,000 books are given. The time travellers bookshop cork for reading addicts. The time traveller magazine a seasonal journal about rare books. We specialize in science fiction, fantasy, mystery and literature.
Although, they do still stock modern first editions and signed copies of well established books, as well as some outofprint books and second hand material in. Nbcs stephanie gosk shares the story for the 3rd hour of today. The lower barn offers thousands of better books for scholars, collectors, and readers, as well as all of our ct new havenyale material, childrens books, ephemera, postcards, and lp records. Traveler restaurant in the tiny connecticut town of union dishes more than just tasty food.
Time travellers book shop,skibbereen,cork, skibbereen, ireland. The remarkable book shop hummed with activity at holiday time. Perfect name, attractive displays, pretty books, and vinyl. Writen in the style of a contemporary travel guide, the traveler s guide to the ancient world.
Union, which has a population of about 850 residents, is the states smallest town, and you might not even know youre passing through as you leave connecticut driving eastbound on i84. Susan malloy a longtime resident and philanthropist has created a lively 4color map. This new, printed, xl quarterly magazine has been designed for readers, collectors, scholars, researchers all over the world. The time travellers bookshop is now at two locations along the dramatic west coast of ireland and our confidence is growing that we are on the right path to bring international visitors and locals alike together in the calm and relaxing environment of our shops. Food and books says the giant sign outside the traveler restaurant in union, connecticut. The time travellers bookshop westport, ireland bookstore. There were also a few turnstiles filled with regular used books as in not rare or collectible or expensive. See more ideas about book nooks, library books and books. It was the perfect place for gifts there were toys, puzzles and trinkets, plus a joyfully eclectic collection of books, maps and whatnot as well as a great spot for curling up in an easy chair to read, relax or just peoplewatch. Although, they do still stock modern first editions and signed copies of well established books, as well as some outofprint books and second hand material in excellent condition. Writen in the style of a contemporary travel guide, the travelers guide to the ancient world. Jun 23, 2014 while i was traveling in ireland last week, i came across the time travellers bookshop during a ramble through westport.
Our hope is that each and every one of our guests finds a book on our shelves, and if youre patient and spend some time browsing, it s almost guaranteed that a volume or two will catch your eye. Menus for travelers restaurant union singleplatform. Time travellers book shop,skibbereen,cork skibbereen. Its part eatery, part bookstore and each meal comes with a side of books diners can take home. It depicts a downtown westport filled with locally owned shops and restaurants.
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