Berkman Books

River of Reads

2011-06-02T20:46:00.000-05:00

40/40The 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 ranch in Real County ,

Number of Lives

2011-03-24T15:03:00.021-05:00

Oval 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

2011-02-10T18:24:00.035-06:00

Bookworms 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 so if that

2010-12-14T20:59:00.028-06:00

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. Orbit You may have noticed I have not been

2010-10-18T19:35:00.010-05:00

The 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

2010-10-06T19:24:00.006-05:00

Literary quote of the week - Anne Rice “To write something, you have to risk making a fool of yourself.” – Anne Rice BBBB 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.

Just Like Home

2010-09-26T12:26:00.034-05:00

We 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 boxes

New Chapter

2010-09-12T13:13:00.008-05:00

Tuesday 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

Book Bliss

2010-09-07T19:11:00.008-05:00

Furniture 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 leave

Whispering in Class

2010-08-26T18:29:00.034-05:00

On 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

Shelf Shots - Signed Books, Local Authors, Texas

2010-08-24T14:26:00.007-05:00

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Mystery and Thriller Shelf Shots

2010-08-23T20:18:00.001-05:00

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Shelf Shots - General Fiction

2010-08-22T19:37:00.005-05:00

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Shelf Shots - First Editions and Collectibles / American History

2010-08-21T19:37:00.009-05:00

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Back to the End

2010-08-18T20:27:00.002-05:00

Summer 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

Pass It On

2010-08-05T18:48:00.006-05:00

On 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. Pack Rat Our books are shipped with

Social Networking

2010-07-28T19:42:00.005-05:00

Facebook 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!

Calm and Cool

2010-07-17T20:55:00.007-05:00

It’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 is nothing

Read It, Live It

2010-06-17T14:57:00.008-05:00

“Journalism allows its readers to witness history; fiction gives its readers an opportunity to live it” – John Hersey 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 special

Hunches Abound *

2010-05-27T15:49:00.004-05:00

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, we

Thank YOU Readers!

2010-05-03T17:34:00.010-05:00

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 Arrivals You

On the Fence

2010-04-20T19:06:00.013-05:00

The "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. We are under no grand

Shelf Shots 2

2010-04-15T21:30:00.007-05:00

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 shots

Shelf Shots

2010-04-08T15:12:00.024-05:00

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 signed 2 signed 3 Signed 4 Signed 5 First Editions and Collectibles

2010-03-05T12:57:00.025-06:00

Can 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 one out and

No Second Guessing

2010-02-23T14:06:00.002-06:00

Sale-ing Along 30% off with a minimum $50 purchase. New Arrivals Algimantas Stoskus by Anhtnmahtac Ctowkyc, First Edition, 1989, Art, $250 History of Greek Art, 2 Volumes, by Martin Robertson, First Edition, 1975, Art, $150 Divine Average by Elithe Hamilton Kirkland, Signed, 1984, Texana Fiction, $40 Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojinway by Edward Benton-Banai, 1988, Texana, $25 Echogee:

2010-02-04T16:21:00.027-06:00

"Mansions" Log On Our eBay store has auction and buy-it-now items: http://stores.ebay.com/berkman-books Sale-ing Along 30% off with a minimum $50 purchase. What About Kindle? Kindle is “New Media”. Yes, I am intrigued and would like to try one out. I can understand the convenience of a light weight medium, especially for reading in bed and travel. I don’t feel like a traitor to the

All There Is

2010-01-15T18:43:00.032-06:00

Special Thanks to Mike Blakely and W.C. Jameson for playing and entertaining our cozy crowd on Saturday night. It’s right up there as one of my all time favorite nights in this store. Sure beats workin’! Correction Staying up late doing emails, not so good for accuracy. Please note, our winter hours are REALLY Monday – Thursday 10:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Friday - Saturday 10:00 – 9:00 p.m. New

Newsletter - Hat's Off!

2010-01-06T20:40:00.004-06:00

With the close of another year, we are most thankful for you, our customers. We love being around books all day, but we get our energy from you. So hats off to YOU, each and every one. Log On Our eBay store has auction and buy-it-now items: http://stores.ebay.com/berkman-books On the Calendar Friday January 8th, 7:00 – 9:00. Talk 7:30 – 8:00 Charles Kettner Ph.D. will be here signing Die

Newsletter - Heads Up

2009-12-30T19:31:00.015-06:00

Heads Up! The 30% Sale Continues! Books will be 30% off when you buy a minimum $50 purchase. The sale will continures through January 3, but don't wait. This time of year, books sell quickly, especially the rare and collectibles. New Years Hours We will close at 5:00 on Thursday the 31st and be open noon to 6:00 on Jan. 1st. On the Calendar Friday January 8th, 7:00 – 9:00. Charles

Last Minute Update

2009-12-23T20:59:00.002-06:00

Recent New Arrivals in Time for Christmas One Hundred Years of Solitude by Garcia-Marquez, 1970, $50 Leaves of Grass by Whitman, 1902, $35 Little Prince by DeSaint-Erupery, 1942, $35 Pastures of Heaven by Steinbeck, first ed., 1946, $45 Cannery Row by Steinbeck, 1945, $25 Works of Jane Austen, 10 vol box set, 1969, $125 Watch the Northwind Rise by Robert Graves, signed first ed., $150

Newsletter: Faux Snow

2009-12-16T14:03:00.004-06:00

Holiday Special for the Online Inhibited We have a store on eBay with around 250 titles. If you are eBay shy browse our store anyway and e-mail me if you see a title you want. Stop by to pick it up and pay without the online details. If you live out of town, e-mail me and we will arrange payment and shipping details over the phone (830-997-1535). The special will run until December 30. Here’s the

2009-12-09T19:40:00.000-06:00

New Rare Arrivals Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, eight printing, 1985, signed, $200 Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, first ed., 1985, $150 Where the Blue Begins by Morely, illustrations by Arthur Rackham, 1922, $45 Arabian Nights by Kate Douglas Wiggin, illustrated by Maxfield Parrish, 1909, $75 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, 35th anniversary ed., signed, $1500 The Bourne

2009-12-04T22:09:00.004-06:00

New Arrival Bargains If you want to purchase a book featured on the blog or newsletter, email or call us and you will get a 20% discount! For our out-of-town friends, we can send you more a detailed description and pictures. If you like what you see, we will ship it to you. Remember, the blog features are update about every ten to 14 days. They sell quickly, so be sure to check it out

2009-11-07T22:57:00.012-06:00

Where’s Waldo? He’s not here. He was last seen outside the store October 26, the evening of a big storm. We have done all the obvious things like contacting SPCA and animal control and putting a classified ad in the paper. We have given posters to neighboring businesses and residences, to no avail. We would like to widen the search to more residences in the area. If anyone can help distribute

No Hobbies - October 23, 2009

2009-10-23T20:38:00.002-05:00