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 1st,
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
“There is a crack in everything. That’s how light gets in” ~
Leonard Cohen
