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BECK VALLEY BOOKS WORKING WITH BAGABOOK

Written on 02 Sep 2010, 05:52 PM

We have also taken time to make some changes to the website, with the most interesting being that we are working with Bagabook, recently seen on Dragons Den. This is a must have item for any book reader and the first of its kind. Protecting your book on all your travels and beautifully designed in two styles - The Classic and The Executive. You can view their products at http://www.bagabook.com/

Managing Director, Susan Doha, says, Bagabook was born by an idea that came to me whilst I was commuting to work on the train. Whilst travelling I passed the time by reading books, however when changing stations it was a struggle to get my book in and out of my handbag without leaving my valuables exposed and vulnerable to loss. I wanted something that would allow me to carry my book and travelcard close to hand as well as maintain some privacy to my reading. Having shopp... Read more

OUR FAVOURITE BOOK QUOTE

Written on 02 Sep 2010, 05:48 PM

We were reading a book the other day and laughed out loud when we realised we could of been reading about ourselves or any other bookseller for that matter, we thought you might enjoy the little snippet....

However dull and dingy the shop may have appeared in the eyes of most people, to one person it was the most delightful spot on earth, and that person was none other than the owner of this collection of literature, some of which was remarkable for its antiquity if nothing else.

Bartholomew Stranges whole world was in his shop, beyond it he had no ambition, no affection, no desires. He loved his books simply for their own sakes, not for what he got by them, indeed it cost him such a pang to part with them, that if it had not been a necessity he would have refused to do so. Often if anyone wished to purchase a favourite book he would put a large price on it so as to keep it in his own possession, and be willing to wear the scantiest clothes, and live on t... Read more

BOOK SEARCH TIPS

Written on 28 Aug 2010, 06:42 PM

Never miss a book again when using search facilities, read our guide

http://www.beckvalleybooks.co.uk/page.php?id=258

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BOOK TERMINOLOGY

Written on 09 Sep 2009, 02:45 PM

It can be quite confusing reading a book description with the vast amount of book terms used on the internet these days.  Here we try to help  http://www.beckvalleybooks.co.uk/page.php?id=253 Read more