Half Moon Books
Half
Moon Books, a used book store in Kingston, was spawned and opened four years
ago by owner Jessica Dupont’s passion for reading. Said Dupont, “As an avid
reader as a child, I told people at my high
school reunion I owned a bookstore; the general reaction was ‘Of course you do.
You were always reading.’”
So when an uptown bookstore was
being rented, she took the plunge and saturated the setting with just about any
type of book one could wish for. There’s much fiction
and classics, but she said cookbooks, children's and history books (especially those
on the Civil War) are extremely popular. As for children’s books—having
four children with different tastes, Dupont said, “Reading to them or talking
to them about what they’re reading has been a great way to connect with them
and their interests. When a parent tells me their child doesn't like to read, I
always say they just haven't found the right book yet!” She encourages parents
to bring the kids in to let them pick out what perks their interest.
Dupont also keeps a
detailed notebook of requests and acquires books from a variety of sources—estate
sales, other stores, referrals, and what customers bring into the store for
credit.
Half Moon also offers
special readings and book-signings. The next event will be on November 29 when author
David Kherdian and illustrator Nonny Hagrogrian will sign their children’s book.
And don’t miss the annual February “buy one-get one” sale on fiction, plus
occasional sales on other categories throughout the year.
Open daily from
10am-6pm.35 N Front St, Kingston; 845-331-5439. facebook.com/HalfMoonBooks.
Posted by Chris Hewitt
on 12:08 PM.
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