tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048640222122935522024-02-02T15:37:55.373-06:00Berkman BooksA Bookstore For the SensesBerkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-15825652936594481442011-06-02T20:46:00.000-05:002011-06-02T20:46:13.655-05:00River of Reads40/40The 50% sale is over, BUT, the 40/40 sale is a pretty good deal. When you buy $40 worth of books or more, your whole purchase is 40% off. Yes, way.
On The CalendarSaturday, June 11, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Honk if You Married Sonja by Sonja Klein, written with a down-to-earth voice, is both cosmopolitan and unabashedly Texan. The book sweeps the reader from Klein's Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-57956494596920224312011-03-24T15:03:00.021-05:002011-03-25T14:21:55.385-05:00Number of LivesOval Oven
Our good friend Mike Boase has opened The Oval Oven at the Chrisom Trail Winery at 2367 Usener Rd. Join him at his grand opening celebration this Saturday, March 26. Come celebrate spring during winery hours from noon to 6:00 with great wines, live music, and now, wood-fired oven pizza. Live music will be provided by Empty-Handed Vagabonds from 2:00 – 5:00. For more details about The Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-61798731366020457942011-02-10T18:24:00.035-06:002011-02-10T20:49:11.356-06:00Bookworms RetreatSeveral of you have offered to pitch in at the store. Now we have a couple of tasks we could use your help with. For those that are crafty and dexterous, we have tattered covers to wrap in Broadart. That’s the plastic sleeve you see on old books. For the detail oriented, we have stacks of books to be alphabetized and shelved. Many of these are history and literature Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-33781998240344031682010-12-14T20:59:00.028-06:002010-12-14T22:40:06.296-06:00Newsletter
BellsJingle Bells, church bells, sleigh bells, bell ringers, oven timer bells and alarm clock bells. Everyday is Christmas here, without the bells. Books arrive, are unwrapped and displayed with care. Escape the bells in your head and the clutter of details in our quiet, homey bookstore. Bring your guests to Berkman’s, have a cup of coffee, or just be.
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You may have noticed I have not been Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-16470119671877913952010-10-18T19:35:00.010-05:002010-10-18T20:13:46.412-05:00NewsletterThe Half Price Sale Continues!
It is working for us and inspires book lovers to own a treasure. Get 50% off when you select $50 worth of books.
Reminders:
• Bring us your clean used bubble wrap and packing peanuts, we use LOTS.
• Let us special order new books for you. Why drive to Kerrville when you can support your local bookstore?
• We now close at 6:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• HEY Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-46585291042310323732010-10-06T19:24:00.006-05:002010-10-06T19:44:55.571-05:00NewsletterLiterary quote of the week - Anne Rice
“To write something, you have to risk making a fool of yourself.” – Anne Rice
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Not only are we next to The Nest, one of the most delicious restaurants in town, our other neighbors are Aunt Violet’s Bed and Breakfast and Guest-House Community and Living Touch Spa. When you have friends and family in town and need extra beds, send them to Aunt Violet’s. Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-77607509022506360662010-09-26T12:26:00.034-05:002010-09-27T21:25:08.649-05:00Just Like HomeWe did it; we moved a 2600 square foot store into a 1000 square foot cottage. With it we moved our signature quality titles and the style that has defined us in the last four years. We are enjoying being able to walk from one end of the shop to the other in less than 5 seconds. It’s easy to plop down your bag on a chair and wander in, just like home. There is still much to be done, but the Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-49493014654982581592010-09-12T13:13:00.008-05:002010-09-15T16:51:42.021-05:00New ChapterTuesday
Don’t forget to stop in the Main Street store on Tuesday for the first pick of the remaining store shelves, fixtures and dollar books.
1, 2, 3, LIFT
We need strong arms to help safely move a few very heavy pieces of furniture. Let us know if and when you can help. 830-997-1535 or info@berkmanbooks.com
New Arrivals
King Ranch by Tom Lea, First Edition, 2 vol. set, $140
Old Homes and Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-89404017573917337182010-09-07T19:11:00.008-05:002010-09-07T20:34:50.795-05:00Book BlissFurniture and Fixtures
All of our lovely furniture and fixtures will not fit in our new little shop. What is left will go on sale to newsletter recipients on Tuesday September 14th at 10:00 a.m. An ad in the paper will invite the general public to shop the rest beginning Wednesday the 15th. Payment must be made by cash or check, as credit cards will not be accepted and all purchases must Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-91165173763815287742010-08-26T18:29:00.034-05:002010-08-28T19:23:34.091-05:00Whispering in ClassOn the Calendar
Fredericksburg author George Arnold will be signing a new release Enigma: A Mystery on Saturday September 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday September 5th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Enigma is a joint offering from Mr. Arnold and long time friend Ken Squire. Set in Austin and full of twists and turns, this story also touches on current social issues.
The lives of Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-32786223641987486842010-08-24T14:26:00.007-05:002010-08-24T15:57:08.815-05:00Shelf Shots - Signed Books, Local Authors, Texass 1
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Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-49867169178196516802010-08-21T19:37:00.009-05:002010-08-22T23:27:00.982-05:00Shelf Shots - First Editions and Collectibles / American History
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Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-44187431398094059782010-08-18T20:27:00.002-05:002010-08-21T17:46:14.106-05:00Back to the EndSummer did not get us out of the hole as we had hoped. We are back where we were in April and will close the store on Sept. 12. We will still be a business selling our remarkable books on-line. There will be no drastic clearance on rare and collectible books, as these will go on-line.
There is still a window of opportunity to remain open with relatively little funding, as a downsized shop Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-29653962687677735382010-08-05T18:48:00.006-05:002010-08-07T18:39:46.094-05:00Pass It OnOn the Calendar
George Arnold will be here Labor Day weekend with his newest release! Enigma is a mystery about the lives of seven young girls in Austin, Texas whose lives hang in the balance. APD Detective Sergeant Craig Rylander and Psychologist Amy Clark race against time to find them and the clock is ticking. More information about times will follow.
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Our books are shipped with Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-8130609242885762402010-07-28T19:42:00.005-05:002010-07-29T19:27:18.659-05:00Social NetworkingFacebook and Twitter
We are now on Facebook and Twitter. All signs point to diversification and reaching out to those who have a favorite social network. We are still mastering the media. If you are not a Facebook or Twitter fan don’t worry, we will not be sending out any invites. You guys into fb and Twitter know how to search for us. So all you fb’s get out there are write an awesome review! Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-78546196547658377782010-07-17T20:55:00.007-05:002010-07-17T21:33:52.837-05:00Calm and CoolIt’s hot out. There is so much to cram into the remainder of the summer vacation season. July is when travelers come in with red cheeks and hats. Some have full itineraries and check their watches regularly. They are eager to find a diversion to take back to their hotel or B&B and escape the pace in peace. However, most step into the coolness and gently gravitate to the shelves. There Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-50636385395570495302010-06-17T14:57:00.008-05:002010-06-17T15:44:48.721-05:00Read It, Live It“Journalism allows its readers to witness history; fiction gives its readers an opportunity to live it” –
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Fredericksburg Poems Project – June 24th, 7:00 – 8:30
Local poets Lianne Mercer and Sally Clark are putting together a chapbook and are collecting poems about Fredericksburg, Texas: history, people, landscapes, architecture, wildlife, or events (real or imaginary).
Of Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-62687123940601483472010-05-27T15:49:00.004-05:002010-05-27T16:19:29.706-05:00Hunches Abound *Our Doors Are Open
With Memorial Day fast approaching we are looking forward to a much needed boost in sales. We have some fantastic New Arrivals in the Texas section and added two book cases in the Religion section to accommodate the many Theology books that were donated. (Thank you kind sir, you know who you are.) Between a few library and estate sales and our kind sir’s excellent donation, weBerkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-87016202208174666142010-05-03T17:34:00.010-05:002010-05-03T18:48:44.699-05:00Thank YOU Readers!Because of your support and response to our 50% off sale, sales are up enough to stay open for the immediate future. Instead of the "Store Closing" sign in the window, there is now a "Help Keep Berkman Books" sign.
New Hours
Monday through Wednesday we will close at 6:00. Thursday through Saturday we will still be open until 9:00. Sunday is still somewhere around 10:00 - 6:00.
New Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-43999601301577951932010-04-20T19:06:00.013-05:002010-04-25T16:08:49.942-05:00On the FenceThe "Store Closing" sign went up and people started coming in and really buying books! The 50% off sale has been a successful motivator, too. With money coming in, we can pay bills and get some new arrivals in hopes of keeping the momentum going. If we keep making money and continue digging our way out of the hole, we will be in a much better position when we do close. WeBerkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-30596309512880049552010-04-15T21:30:00.007-05:002010-04-20T17:15:36.192-05:00Shelf Shots 2
The 50% off sale continues and is bringing badly needed funds. Thank you to everyone for the overwhelming response!
Here are shelf shots of the American History Section, in chronological order (for the most part), World History and Biography. You can read the titles if you click on the picture to enlarge it. Call or email me if you want more information about a title.
To see more shelf Berkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-80424867543405013202010-04-08T15:12:00.024-05:002010-04-20T17:01:53.746-05:00Shelf Shots
Many out of town friends will not be able to come to the store before we close, so here are a bunch of photos of the shelves. If you click on the picture and still cannot see the spines, try copying the picture and enlarge the view. If you are interested in any of these books, we can pull them and ship them.Signed Bookssigned 1
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First Editions and CollectiblesBerkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304864022212293552.post-21446239995582443882010-03-05T12:57:00.025-06:002010-03-10T14:05:20.373-06:00Can you think of any better way to spend and evening than go to the bookstore?
Pull a book out, open it to any random page and read a paragraph. You may be pleasantly surprised, turned off, intrigued, enchanted, bewildered or curious. You can’t get that from the back of a cereal box.
What about those art books? Don’t let them intimidate you, sometimes the spine is deceiving. Pick oneBerkman Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13367013016346438702noreply@blogger.com