Common Places - M

 

Communal Places for Literary Enthusiasts

M   The Montague Bookmill is an independent bookstore located inside a converted 1834 grist mill (National Register of Historic places) in the picturesque New England village of Montague, Massachusetts. The charming bookstore’s motto is “Books you don’t need in a place you can’t find” and they claim to have “40 thousand books and one waterfall” Baked goods from the Bookmill’s café are said to be as superior as the views from the bank of the Sawmill River. If, by chance, you’re not yet enchanted, other attractions include fine dining, an art gallery, and a music store.

 

“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary” ~ Jim Rohn

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?

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