new books A Few of Our Newest Acquisitions: September 30, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment The Shepherd’s Crown, the last of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books The Company She Kept, Archer Mayor (local author)’s latest mystery/thriller Library of Souls, third in the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children trilogy by Ransom Riggs Come get ’em while they last! Remember, I also ship worldwide! Read more » new books
trading in books Please call ahead if you have a ton of books to trade in September 26, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment PLEASE CALL AHEAD IF YOU’RE BRINGING IN A TON OF BOOKS TO TRADE IN. We have to go through the books, figure out the credit, check all the books by hand and send back books we can’t use or don’t meet our needs. If you show up here hauling books by the box-load and we […] Read more » trading in books
store closure Closing 5pm Sat 9/26/15 September 26, 2015 / September 26, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment Closing the store at 5pm today, Saturday — family stuff. Nothing to worry about, just need to get out of here early. Read more »
Neil Gaiman auction Neil Gaiman Signed Books Auction: Books September 26, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment Just a reminder that these are the following books that will be in the auction, which we anticipate will be in about 2-3 weeks. The Graveyard Book vol. 1, graphic novel (hardcover) The Graveyard Book vol. 2, graphic novel (hardcover) Coraline (hardcover) The Graveyard Book (hardcover) American Gods (trade paperback) Fortunately, the Milk (hardcover) Odd and the Frost Giants (hardcover) […] Read more » auction Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman auction Update on Neil Gaiman Signed Books Auction September 25, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment Update re Neil Gaiman signed books auction ! I’ve sent off the last two books (The Sleeper and the Spindle—just released this week—and Trigger Warning) for Neil to sign. Along with a little plushie hedgehog for their new baby, Anthony (awwww). As soon as those books are back, I’m going to be coordinating with my ISP […] Read more » auction Neil Gaiman
Uncategorized CORALINE graphic novel SOLD September 19, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment sold!!! Nice young lady came into the store today looking for a present for a friend and is a Neil Gaiman fan. Instantly sold the graphic novel to her. Win win! Read more » Coraline Neil Gaiman
antiquarian & unusual books for sale “Chocolate box” book for sale September 17, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment I know you’ve all seen the “chocolate box” books the F. M. Lupton Publishing Company made back in the 1800s, cheaper versions of what A. Mame and Company was making in France at the same time. I have one for sale. John Halifax “Gentleman”, by Miss Mulock. Ascribed copyright 1897 for original F.M. Lupton edition (which […] Read more » chocolate box books rare books
cool stuff CORALINE, by Neil Gaiman September 17, 2015 / September 17, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment CORALINE graphic novel for sale Someone in town ordered Neil Gaiman’s Coraline, the graphic novel, and I have a brand-new copy of it for sale now, as they decided not to buy it after all. (Rule #2 in my store: If you order something and I have to bring it in especially for you, you buy the darned thing! […] Read more » buy this book please Coraline Neil Gaiman
trading in books Trading in books September 17, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment #1 Rule for trading in books at my bookstore (and any bookstore) Do not bring in books that are water-damaged or have water on them. They will develop book mold. Book mold spreads faster than cancer. The spores can infect everything near to them, including other books. I got in books just now stored in a bag […] Read more » book mold trading in books
come on in! contest events EARLY WARNING: Halloween Costume Contest at the store! September 16, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment HALLOWEEN, Oct 31, FALLS ON A SATURDAY THIS YEAR! Star Cat Books is going to have a costume contest, judged by moi, for the best costume to walk in the store that day. I’ll take photos of everyone who wants to participate and post them to our Instagram feed (which goes to FB, Tumblr, and Twitter). […] Read more » contest events Halloween