Calling All Book Lovers! Fall Into A Book Around Corsicana

The Friends of the Corsicana Public Library has announced the dates for the Fall Book Sale at the Corsicana Library the weekend of October 26 and 27.
The Book Sale is both well stocked and well attended, with thousands of books on sale on practically every topic. Donated books are accepted up to October 20. This is a great way to share well-loved books with others, while making room for new titles. Many in like-new condition make good holiday gifts. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. Donations can be sent through the north drive thru slot, or if abundant, can be dropped off at the back door (inside). Note: receptacles cannot be returned. The library is at 100 North 12th Street.
Visitor Center Gift Shop
This gift shop, surrounded by maps, magazines, upcoming event notices and friendly Visitor Ambassadors is not for visitors only. The store houses a selection of Texas and Corsicana-themed souvenir merchandise, home décor and accessories and collectables, and new book inventory for lovers of history, cocktails, trivia and children.

Texas Whiskey is a must-gift for whiskey apologists, weighing in at 509 pages of recipes, images and histories of the Lone Star State’s Bourbons, Ryes and Single Malts, by Nico Martini, and photographed by John Whalen.

This Day in History is a 365-day tour of history’s most fascinating, important and strange facts, arming the reader with something interesting to say whenever someone asks, “What do you know?” like the day in 1948 that Columbia Records demonstrated their new long-playing record, the “LP”, or when the first and only perfect game was thrown at the World Series, and who pitched it.
Children’s books sold here find their way home, whether via the back seat of a road trip vacation, or just across town. Our World uncovers the amazing adaptations that animals have made to survive, with a hands-on magic slider to move pie-shaped pieces. There are Texas and National Park coloring books, and books on wildlife and parks. The Visitor Center Gift Shop is open daily from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and some Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 302 South Beaton Street.
Mita’s Coffee House & Fine Food, Downtown Corsicana
Since 2016, Mita’s has been a gathering place for people for coffee, breakfast and lunch meetings, and connecting with friends. Now a portion of the space is dedicated to little ones who come along with a parent, with an array of children’s books, some with religious messages (and the only store providing them) and a cozy spot to tuck in and read to pass the time. 216 North Beaton, open Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Storefront Art & Bookstore
The Storefront is the retail space of the Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency, housing more than 30 books developed by residents during their stay in Corsicana, plus many notable titles, art supplies, journals and unique gifts. Cookbooks and Texas-themed books are the most popular. Located at 202 North Commerce Street, corner of 5th Avenue, open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with on-premise complimentary espresso drinks for the asking.
OilTown Comics
OilTown Comics carries new release comic books, manga (action and adventure in black and white for children and adults), Pop figures, statues, funko pops, card games, toys and posters, plus an online affiliate offerings thousands of books, comic or not. Reviewers rave about their excellent online service and shipping, saying, “the store doesn’t just exist to fill a long, overdue void. It goes above and beyond.” Open afternoons except Mondays at 520 North First Street.

The Storefront Art and Bookstore and OilTown Comics are both partners of Bookshop.org where any book can be purchased with some of the proceeds benefiting these small retailers. http://www.bookshop.org

Compiled by Susan Wilson, Special to the NavCo Chronicle

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