Bear Book Market — Local services in Dahlonega

I happened upon this bookstore and saw a book in the window display that interested me. I was excited to see that my old hometown had a used bookstore now. Inside I met a lovely man working there, Mr. David, the father of the bookstore owner. I told him I would write a review and he said I could write something like “I’ve never met someone in my whole entire life ever on earth that talks so much about nebulous nothings” or something like that but I didn’t think it was nothing, nor nebulous! He was wonderful to chat with and can make recommendations according to your interests. He is well-read and makes for a great conversation that will leave you wanting to return to this little shop to tell him how you liked the recommendation he made. He might not remember your name but don’t take it personally - he’s no good with names. They have a table especially for books written by...

I couldn't possibly only call this a book store in my hometown. Bear Book Market is curated from the selection to placement. It is a veritable space. Test what I'm saying. Book gallery comes to mind. Jessie and Clay are so hospitable and they know their inventory. Both of them are so attentive. This wasn't the first time I bought from them. Clay did some excellent packages during the beginning of quarantine. I purchased a version of "Pudd'nhead Wilson" that could have easily sold for three times what I paid. Almost a source of shame for a bibliophile like me. Today I found some books about dragons in excellent condition. Dragon Lance!!! I got some heady stuff and a highly recommended author of Southern origin. I'm hooked.

Clay Anderson is a visionary, local influencer, a scholar, and a gentleman. By the...

from time to time I order books from North America, and most of the times they get lost on the way. the tracking numbers belong to carriers I've never heard of and show me cryptic details of the route the book takes. sometimes the tracking stops when the books enter my country, sometimes the tracking doesn't start at all. it gives me a sense of peculiar joy to initiate such imponderable journeys. sometimes those journeys find their end at my door and create a little trail between a cozy little bookstore in georgia and my door in leipzig, germany. if it doesn't happen - it's ok - I...