Are You Prepared for Reading Hibernation?
As we prepare to delve headfirst into winter, do you have a reading plan? If not, I might suggest you consider a plan that meets your reading needs, so you aren’t left scrambling to get the missing book from the series you are reading, or suggested readings by the author. First, if you have an […]
Author Linda Hughes To Visit Landmark Books
On Saturday, June 11th Landmark Books will be visited by award winning Author Linda Hughes. She will sign copies of her books from the Secrets Trilogy which includes “Secrets of the Island”, ” a novel set on Mackinac Island, “Secrets of the Asylum” which is set at the Traverse City State Hospital and “Secrets of Sumer” the most […]
Welcome 2021
This past year has been a heartbreaking one for all of us. Landmark Books was closed for nearly three months due to the COVID 19 lockdown. Just as we prepared to reopen, the building was hit with a flood, waters not seen so high in over 100 years. As we finally reopened, there was much […]
More Frequently Asked Questions
Do you repair books? We do not offer repair services. This specialized skill should only be attempted by skilled professionals who have studied the art of book binding. I have learned from my own experience you can cause more damage if you don’t know what you are doing. I can say that this service is […]
Landmark Books Answers Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions For Landmark Books How do you get your books? Years ago I scoured library book sales, junk shops and garage sales in search of rare treasures, however now people come to me with books to sell. This works out well too since my free time isn’t what it used to be. Do […]
Unplug and Type-In
Six years ago when I opened Landmark Books I was given a flyer for an event being held in San Francisco called the Type-In. I was looking for events to have at my new bookstore and hadn’t considered typewriters since college, but thought I would give the idea try. I posted flyers and advertised the […]
Landmark Books Turns Five
October 1st, Landmark Books celebrated our fifth year as a stand-alone store. When we opened we had a lot of grand ideas and lofty hopes like any business. Five years later we still have grand ideas, but we try to temper them and keep our feet on the ground. This past year has seen readings, […]
Banned Book Week 2018
In 1982 the American Library Association and Amnesty International set aside the last week in September to bring awareness to the dangers of censorship and the freedom to read. The event was the brainchild of Judith Krug, a librarian and crusader for free speech. It was through her efforts that Banned Book Week came to […]
Haiku Contest Winner Announced
Landmark Books along with Squirrel Cane Press have sponsored an annual haiku contest since 2015 open to all ages. It is popular form of poetry created in Japan and a form that lends itself well to any subject. The form has morphed into many varieties, but we have requested haiku that fit the 5/7/5 format […]
Get Ready For Type-In V
Five years ago when I opened Landmark Books I was given a flyer for an event being held in San Francisco called the Type-In. I was looking for events to have at my new bookstore and hadn’t considered typewriters since college, but thought I would give the idea try. I posted flyers and advertised the […]