Annie's Book Stop of Worcester

The little bookstore that's bigger on the inside

Counting down the days to December 24th here at our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside. If you are looking for small gifts that pack a big punch, look no further than our front counter! There you will find a display of assorted pins from Out Of Print, all ready to purchase for your …

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The medium of storytelling through sequential art is not a new one, but its recent growth as part of the book industry is wonderful to see. Reading comic books and graphic novels helps to teach the brain to develop particular higher order thinking skills which promote and solidify learning. Here at our little bookstore that’s …

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As the weather gets colder, many of us turn to more sedentary indoor pursuits. Here at ABSW / Tower Books, we’re happy to fulfill one of those needs; you’ll find an excellent selection of jigsaw puzzles here at our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside. From 100 pieces to 1000 pieces, we’ve got you …

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We are very familiar with fannish pursuits here at our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside. While our partner business Mike’s Comics is mostly now known for its British science fiction merchandise, both of the owners at ABSW / Tower Books are long-time comic book fans, as well as fans of other media . …

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If you’re struggling to come up with a stocking stuffer, or a small house gift for unexpected company, we’ve got you covered at our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside. Embodying the spirit of “good things come in small packages”, we are happy to present our selection of inspirational refrigerator magnets, distributed by Laughing …

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Here at our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside, we used our time at the virtual booksellers trade shows this past September and October to look into bringing you more nonfiction titles, concentrating most on biographies and memoirs. We think you’ll find something for everyone amongst our selections this holiday season. First we have …

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For many years here at our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside, we have stocked a wide range of audio dramas from a British company called Big Finish Productions. Specializing in utilizing actors from classic television shows of the 1950s through the 1980s to recreate their most famous roles, they put out releases that …

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There is something magical about book series – tales that unfold over multiple front and back covers. There’s something even more magical about having all the titles in one series in a slipcase; boxed sets make wonderful presents to give during the holidays. We highlighted a few boxed set series in a previous Holiday Gift …

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“If everybody became a poet the world would be much better. We would all read to each other.” – Nikki Giovanni “Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.” – Carl Sandburg “Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.” – Leonard Cohen “Poetry …

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In the midst of life’s hustle and bustle, sometimes it’s good to take a break and do something solitary. For those of you who enjoy doing crossword puzzles, we have you covered! Quoting a bit of background information from The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament: “Crossword puzzles are said to be the most popular and widespread …

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