When asked by BTW in 1997 to name favorite bookstores, Mary Higgins Clark also included Bookends. " was named 'Bill Geist Day' in Bergen County, so that was an obvious highlight. Humorist Bill Geist, also a Ridgewood resident, mentioned Bookends in a 1997 interview in BTW. Prominent authors often name Bookends as one of their favorite stops on tours. December brought appearances by Garrison Keillor, Elmore Leonard, William Wegman, and Santa Claus. The list of authors scheduled for January 2003 includes astronaut Scott Carpenter, Pete Hamill, Anne Taylor Fleming, wrestler Jerry Lawler, and Gong Show host and self-styled former CIA covert assassin Chuck Barris. "We have more signings here than anyone else in the area," Walter Boyer told BTW. The frequent book signings, which are one of the store's renowned features, are thriving under the new owners. In addition, co-owner Pat Boyer is increasing the inventory mix with high-quality, educational children's toys and games. Boyer sees this as a tremendous opportunity to bring people into the store. However, even the nearby chain bookstores close. Bookstores and other educational businesses are permitted business hours on Sunday. We have done some expansion, particularly of the children's section."īookends is one of the few area businesses legally open on Sundays due to state blue laws. The Gilligans wanted the store to go to people who were going to carry forward all the work they have done. The store has a very loyal group of supporters, and we don't want to change any of the integrity of the store. "We have worked closely with Dana and (the other) Walter to assure a smooth transition. The Boyers, who have settled in Ridgewood after years of working in corporate jobs in Manhattan, are approaching changes enthusiastically and cautiously. Up one level, another 3,000-square-foot space is the selling floor for the general bookstore.
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A full 3,000-square-foot space, with a seating capacity of 100, is dedicated to book events and signings. Ownership of Bookends includes a burnished reputation as a top venue for book signings of nationally and internationally known writers and celebrities. On that day, Dana and Walter Gilligan, store owners for nearly 19 years, handed the keys over to Pat and Walter Boyer, who were beginning their first days as booksellers. Call the store to order 20.As of December 2, new owners took possession of Bookends, in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Missed one of our events? We have Signed Books from some of our recent signings. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.īookends, 211 E. While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed.
Books available: May 20th.īookends is a legendary New Jersey Landmark! We are known for our incredible author events and have hosted well over 1,000 authors in the past 15 years!Īll books MUST be purchased from BOOKENDS for any of our events and a valid Bookends receipt must be presented for entry.Īppearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.Īvailability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.īookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable. Grammy Award-winning Singer, TONI BRAXTON, will sign her new book: UNBREAK MY HEART ($27.99). Toni Braxton tonight at 7:00pm at Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood, New Jersey Next summer’s slogan will be “Tails and Tales”.Ĭontinue reading Bookends of Ridgewood’s Partnership with Paterson Reads Encourages Kids To Read Posted on MaMaBookends Bookstore Sets Up A Go Fund Me This summer’s (2020) theme is “Imagine Your Story”.
Over 20 agencies are involved in providing enhanced reading opportunities using the national Collaborative Summer Library Program. Paterson Reads has also partnered with the Paterson Public Library summer reading program, and Bookends Bookstore of Ridgewood reaching countless Paterson children with books, reading circles and literacy activities. Focused specifically on reading on grade level by 3rd grade,Paterson Reads aligns community resources to improve summer learning, increase early learning and improve attendance by reducing chronic absenteeism. Paterson NJ, Paterson Reads, is a community collaboration of the Paterson Alliance, with the Paterson Education Fund that, supports Superintendent Eileen Shafers’ call for improved student achievement.
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