Afterwords Bookstore
Jesse | Jul 12, 2009 | Comments 0
Filll your shelves at Afterwords Bookstore in Edwardsville.
by Jesse Gernigin
I am reluctant to write that Afterwords Bookstore is a newly opened used book shop, because I’m afraid to brand Afterwords with an image not equal to its honesty. “Newly opened” calls to mind a sterile environment.
But Afterwords is a used book shop with a comfortable interior and inviting atmosphere like a good used book shop is supposed to have. It is a comfortable space with great natural light coming in off the street through the large storefront windows and a simple interior with a large couch that invites you to sit and peruse your choices before purchase. One great thing about the shop is that it doesn’t sacrifice its space to create the illusion of intimacy with clutter. Instead they keep an open shop that has, as I said earlier, an inviting atmosphere. So I’ll say this, After Words book shop is a welcome addition to downtown Edwardsville.
It is located next to Sacred Ground’s and across the street from 222 Bakery, so it practically begs your common sense to come inside and wonder around, pick up a book or two, and stroll down main street to take in the afternoon.
Afterwords Bookstore also has live story-telling for youngsters by Rebekah Shelton every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday starting at 11 a.m. for the summer. Youngsters who make it out on Saturday receive a free gift to go along with the story being read. After Words book shop also currently displays Parker Gibson’s Noir Art set, affording you a great opportunity to catch an up and coming artist. So bring yourself and your children out, enjoy a good tale and pick one or two up to go.
After Words book shop is located in Downtown Edwardsville next to Sacred Ground’s and across the Street from 222 Bakery and is open M-F 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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