Communal Places - C

 

Communal Places for Literary Enthusiasts

C  What began as wishful thinking aloud between like-minded friends became a reality in the form of Changing Hands Bookstore on April 1^st, 1974. With an interest in community service and keen eyes for titles not readily found in chain bookstores, Changing Hands outgrew their 500 square foot space in four short years.  A veritable book-brigade of friends and customers helped them move to a larger facility. Their current location maintains much of the mid-century architecture – the former site of the historic Beefeaters Restaurant – in the heart of Phoenix, offers new and used books, unique gifts, over 300 author events, as well as Craft Fairs, Artisan Markets in their event space known as The Commons. In addition, the Phoenix location is the home of Changing Hands’ own First Draft Book Bar, featuring coffee, wine, beer, and snacks where even young Harry Potter fans can wet their whistle with a (non-alcoholic) beverage during the annual birthday party.

 

Iconic before

Fabulous after 

I'd book an event here, wouldn't you?

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