Note that I'm an avid book lover, especially of novels, (auto)biographies/memoirs, science fiction, vintage cookbooks (up through the 1960's), and psychology/human behavior. Favorite authors include kurt vonnegut, j.d. salinger, haruki murakami, & sherman alexie.
The owner did not know what the word "memoir" meant much less recognized it as a genre. That makes me pretty skeptic about her knowledge. The old lady that runs the place seems to be more of a book hoarder than retailer. Books on top of books hiding other books.. most shelves are double or triple packed. Focuses mostly on romance and mystery. there are gems hidden here but you have to look. Last time I went (a year ago, heard the owner had tried to sell it since then?) the books were relatively over-priced ... many I could order from amazon & pay less for, S&H included. read more