Annie's Book Stop of Worcester

The little bookstore that's bigger on the inside

Once again the week of Thanksgiving, celebrated in November here in the United States, has arrived. What we are most thankful for, here at our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside, is YOU, our loyal customers. The year 2021 marks twelve years that we’ve been your full-service independent bookstore at 65 James Street in …

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As the year 2020 progresses and COVID-19 continues to influence many of our daily activities, we here at the little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside continue to monitor the safest ways of conducting business for our customers and our staff. Today’s COVID-19 Dashboard for Worcester County To that end, contrary to what we stated …

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Normally our Thursday blog highlights “New Arrivals & Old Favorites”… books that we’ve just unpacked from our publisher partners and wholesale partners.  We’ll post that blog this week on Saturday.  It seemed best for today’s blog to thank everyone who has supported us by reserving appointment slots, and to advise people how our day-to-day business …

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In the spring of 2011, less than a year into taking over ownership of our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside, we were alarmed and concerned by the commencement of the construction and closure of the James Street bridge, which would not be completed until September of that year. We worried about the effects …

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The first thing we at Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester want to say to our customers and friends is THANK YOU. Thank you for the phone calls and e-mails of support to us and to our employees. Thank you for taking care of yourselves and your loved ones by observing the #StayHomeStaySafe guidelines set out …

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Happy Holiday Shopping Guide! Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester, the “bigger on the inside” bookstore at 65 James Street, is happy to present our 2018 recommendations of gifts for the winter holidays. This can be a stressful and frantic season for many.  We at ABSW want to help simplify matters, and are happy to offer …

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We hope all of our friends in the U.S. had a safe and fun celebration of the 4th of July! As the school year ends, we know many of our younger friends and family are getting their report cards! How were your grades? Did you know we have a Report Card Rewards program for those …

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Before the winter weather decided to show up, we had a wonderful event this past Thursday with Cecilia Tan and her spicy romance and erotica novels! Unfortunately, we did have to postpone our Make Way for Nancy event, featuring public artist Nancy Schön due to the snowy weather. We’re working on a new date for …

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Happy Holiday Shopping Guide, A LITTLE EARLY!! Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester, the “bigger on the inside” bookstore at 65 James Street, is happy to present our 2017 recommendations for gifts this year.   Too cold to leave the house?  Too hot to leave the house?   Recovering from illness, or just too busy to get …

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We are halfway through March, and another major snowstorm is on the horizon. Part of the New England charm, perhaps? In any case, if you don’t feel like leaving your house until the weather straightens out, don’t worry. You don’t have to come out to our 65 James Street location—we can send books to you! …

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