Bay Leaf Books in Newaygo is closing
Latest haul from Bay Leaf Books.
I stopped into Bay Leaf Books over the holidays when I was traveling in Michigan, and discovered that they’ll be closing in “late January or February” 2017, due to health issues. If you’ve been meaning to visit, now is the time.
As you can see from the list of books I bought in December on the original review they still have a great selection—and I didn’t take their only copy of some of those books.
They’ve been a very nice place to visit when I wander up that way; it’ll be sad to see them go, as there aren’t many, if any, good bookstores in the area. Even the Newaygo Public Library’s book sale has closed, although perhaps only temporarily. Like most of the “bookstores less traveled” it was basically run by one person, and that person died. (If you live in the area and you want to see it re-open, consider volunteering.)
At the time I went, Bay Leaf was discounting their books 40%, or 20% for special display items. I don’t know if that’s going to change, as their web site says they’ll continue to sell online and at special events.
And don’t pass up the opportunity to visit any of the bookstores I highlight on The bookstores less traveled. As sad as it is to see a bookstore go, most, if not all, of them are run by one or two people. They will close down sooner or later. Give them your business now to increase the chances that it will be later.
In response to Newaygo, Michigan: Bay Leaf Books: If you’re passing near Newaygo Michigan, don’t miss this bookstore hidden among the antique stores and art stores of little Newaygo.
- Bay Leaf Books
- “Bay Leaf Books is a cozy shop nestled in the heart of historic downtown Newaygo , Michigan. We stock a large selection of quality used books in all categories for both young and old, including classics, poetry, antique tomes, general fiction, mysteries, natural history, geology, botany, military and war, transportation, arts and crafts, sports, hunting and fishing, Michigan history, books on books, romances, westerns, inspirational fiction, religion, gardening, cookbooks, posters and prints, ephemera and much more.”
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- Newaygo Area District Library
- The Newaygo, Michigan, public library.
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