Welcome to the Book Nook

Geneva’s neighborhood bookstore

 

“It is books that are the key to the wide  world, if you can’t

do anything else, read all that you can.” 

                                                                                  ~Jane Hamilton

The Book Nook

508 Exchange St.

Geneva, NY 14456

315-781-NOOK

thebooknook@verizon.net

 

 

Hours

Mon. - Fri.

10:00 am—6:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am—3:00 pm

 

Finger Lakes Memories

By Michael Levy

Finger Lakes Memories takes a long, mesmerizing look back at a land of 11 lakes, a land of monasteries and mansions, a U.S. President, abolitionists, women’s rights activists, Mark Twain, early aviation, and superb universities.  Featuring the work of early 20th century photographer George Bentley Corby, the book reflects the remarkable scenic beauty of the area before commercial and residential development.  Poignant and often zestful photographs of farm labors, school chums and small town life emerge, from a region where, like welcoming hands, the Finger Lakes beckon all to their safe solitudes, there to be inspired, comforted, educated and encouraged.  It is doubtful there is another book that so totally captures the everyday life of the area.

                                                                                                                      

Garden Spells

By Sarah Addison Allen

 

The women of the Waverley family are heirs to an unusual legacy, one that grows in a fenced plot behind their Queen Anne home on Pendland Street in Bascom, North Carolina.  There, an apple tree bearing fruit of magical properties looms over a garden filled with herbs and edible flowers that possess the power to affect in curious ways anyone who eats them.  In her captivating debut novel, Garden Spells, Sarah Addison Allen has created an enchanting story peopled with characters to care about and filled with the irresistible magic of dreams come true.

Tuesday December 4th

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

25% off all in house stock

15% off all special orders of new books

Meet David Sakmyster

Author of

The Belhurst Story

As he signs books from 5 - 7 pm

Get an early start on  holiday shopping when you join us for our all day Holiday Open House, Tuesday December 4th.  Enjoy refreshments throughout the day from downtown favorites: The Coffee House and The Red Dove Tavern.  Meet local author David Sakmyster between

5-7pm as he signs his book The Belhurst Story.

Geneva: 1940 - 1970

By The Geneva Historical Society

Like many American towns, Geneva changed dramatically in the mid-20th century.  Geneva: 1940 - 1970 examines events that influenced the city, among them the influx of sailors and workers at the nearby Sampson Naval Training Station during World War II and the construction of the Routes 5 and 20 bypass in the 1950s.  Many factories ceased operation during this time, and downtown businesses began felling pressure from a new shopping plaza and stores on the edge of town.  The book also captures the social life of the community and notable people who visited Geneva, such as Bobby Kennedy and Jane Russell, and those who grew up here, such as legendary jazz bassist Scott LaFaro.

Rhett Butler’s People

By Donald McCaig

Fully authorized by the Margaret Mitchell  estate, Rhett Butler’s People is the astonishing and long awaited novel that parallels the great American novel, Gone With the Wind.  Through the storytelling mastery of award winning author Donald McCaig, the life and times of the dashing Rhett Butler unfold. 

Guinness World Records 2008

With 100% new photographs, Glow in the Dark pages and over 1,500 new and updated records this is the perfect holiday gift for any child on your list.  Kids of all ages and even some adults are drawn to this book in the shop and even reluctant readers can’t resist its draw!!

Shall the Murderer Go Unpunished!  The Life of Edward H. Rulloff New York’s Criminal Genius

By Stephen D. Butz

Shall the Murderer Go Unpunished follows the time line of Rulloff’s extraordinary life.  He first gained prominence in Ithaca, NY during the 1840s as a brilliant young physician and school teacher with an interest in the formation of human language.  His promising future came to an abrupt end in 1845 when he was accused of the disappearance and murder of his young wife and infant daughter.  This began a series of incidents that led to one of the most exciting criminal investigations and legal battles of nineteenth century America.  The events that occurred after the disappearance of his wife and daughter involved a spectacular cross-state manhunt, a jail break, mob violence, and brilliant legal wrangling by none other than Rulloff himself.