This morning I had occasion to go to Little Falls, NY, so naturally I made a stop at Athenix Books and Brews, one of the all time coolest bookstores ever. Nick, the owner, greeted me by name as I walked in, which is so flattering! I had a box of books from my parents’ house and asked if he was still taking donations. He said, “Always!” This is good news for me, because I haven’t even started cleaning out my own library!
Lots of choices!
I was in need of a treat to ordered a Mocha with whipped cream and a deluxe brownie (it’s true: I do not have weight-loss goals; I have weight-loss daydreams). I sat down at a tall table and worked on a letter to a friend while I sipped and nibbled. I really want to begin some more substantive writing projects than letters and post cards, but one does what one can, and I believe most people like to receive snail mail on occasion.
A very welcoming atmosphere.
Sometime I will have to come in with a friend, so we can sit on the couch to sip and chat. After I had finished my treat, I naturally looked for a book and found one amongst the used books. Reduce, reuse, recycle!
No, I did not purchase one of these books!
It has actually been a while since I had stopped into Athenix but I hope to stop in again soon. As I was leaving, two ladies were entering. “This is a great place,” I told them, and I could tell they were quite taken with it as they continued into the store.
Athenix Books and Brews is located at 624 E. Main St., Little Falls, NY, and is open daily.
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