Old Books on Front St.
249 N. Front St.
Phone: (910) 76- BOOKS (26657)
Hours of Operation
9AM - 9 PM M-Sat.
Noon- 9PM Sun.
Upstarts & Rogues CD Party
Submitted by Gwenyfar on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 13:07.09/30/2012 - 16:00
09/30/2012 - 18:00
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The long awaited CD Release Party comes to Old Books!
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Karen Bender Launch!
Submitted by Gwenyfar on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 01:02.01/19/2013 - 18:00
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No, we are not sending Karen into outer space - but hopefully sending her book to the top of the NY Times best seller list!
We are very excited to host the launch of Karen's long awaited follow up novel - please join us!
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A Juicy Night with Jesse!
Submitted by Gwenyfar on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 19:45.09/12/2012 - 19:00
09/12/2012 - 20:00
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Jesse Chapa Jones reads from her erotic novel Thinking Nasty Thoughts! Join us for a juicy and exciting evening with Jesse!
*** Adults only, please.
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Ray Remembered
Submitted by Gwenyfar on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 04:47.10/05/2012 - 19:30
10/05/2012 - 21:00
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Presented in collaboration with
City Stage & Cameron Art Museum
Ray Remembered:
An evening honoring Ray Bradbury's contributions to literature, life and freedom from censorship.
Performance from
Fahrenheit 451, pictures and reminisces from Ray’s life and works, and a Q&A
Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, Cameron Art Museum
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Banned Books Read In!
Submitted by Gwenyfar on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 04:46.10/01/2012 - 19:00
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Banned Books
Read-In!
Please bring your fav. banned book and read aloud for five minutes from it. This is an
interesting and powerful
exercise that presents an opportunity to discover some amazing literature. 1st place winner of our essay contest will have their essay read aloud at this event. Banned Books will be
available.
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Banned Bible
Submitted by Gwenyfar on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 04:44.10/03/2012 - 19:00
10/03/2012 - 20:00
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Did you know? The English Language Bible was the 1st book banned in English.
KJV Scholar Phil Stine
discusses the difficult history of this important event and the eventual publication of the KJV.
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Banned Books Essay Contest
Submitted by Gwenyfar on Sat, 08/11/2012 - 01:48.Yes! The Banned Books Essay Contest is back again this year! 1st place winner will be published in Encore Magazine. Submissions must be received by 5 PM on September 19th, 2012. Open to anyone, anywhere. Tell us about your favorite Banned Book & defend it's accessibility.
OldBooksonFrontSt@gmail.com
or use the "Contact Us" form.
May the best essay win!
100 k poets for change
Submitted by Gwenyfar on Sun, 08/05/2012 - 21:59.09/29/2012 - 00:00
09/29/2012 - 23:59
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We are kicking off banned books week by participating in the international poetry experience 100K poets for change!
ALL DAY chalk poems on sidewalks, on the doors, parts of the floor. Your poem or one that inspires you.
11:30 AM we will have a readings by local poets - if you would like to read please send us an email @ OldBooksonFrontSt@gmail.com
We want to include you and your voice!
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Mike Tucker Book Signing
Submitted by Gwenyfar on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 14:18.08/19/2012 - 15:00
08/19/2012 - 17:00
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Forced out of college, student falls in with mob in new novel
A story of love and surfing, car theft and prostitution, set against the racial unrest of the
1960s, “Aquarius Falling” is a unique coming of age novel by Michael J. Tucker
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Michael J. Tucker shares a dark and comedic tale of surfing, mob crime and
the Civil Rights movement against the backdrop of an Atlantic Ocean resort town in “Aquarius Falling". Set in 1964, the novel follows college student Tom Delaney, who was raised in a
Banned Books Week
Submitted by Gwenyfar on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 15:38.09/30/2012 - 00:00
10/06/2012 - 23:59
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Banned books week featuring exhibits, performances, and readings - more info to follow!
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- A Wilmington Institution since 1982
- Buying Old Books: The ultimate Recycling
- Best African American Literature Selection in Town
- Extensive Foreign Language Section: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese
- The ONLY bookstore in town to deliver!
- Paperback Classics at affordable prices (Great for English classes!)
- Incredible Judaica Section
- Largest selection of scripts and Theatre/Film books in Town
- Where else are you going to find a first edition for under $10?
- Bibliophiles rock!