By Mike1864 at Citysearch December 27, 2010
Small place, but I love keeping it local and away from the ""big box"" places. They have a ton of things local to the area (Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas) including those ""old"" maps (reproductions) of Texas counties done 100+ years ago. Right on the square in Georgetown, there's plenty of parking, I don't know what that other reviewer was talking about -- you have the whole square to park! If they don't have it, they'll order it. ...read more
By Melissa Leedom July 15, 2009
They don't have a coffee or ice cream bar, and they don't have a music section. So what keeps people coming back to the corner book store on the Square in Georgetown, Texas? "Ambience," answers Margarite Holt when posed the question on what keeps her Hill Country Bookstore happily ensconced on the corner of Eighth and Main Streets. "Of course, you can browse at any store, but it really is quiet here. And we have knowledgeable staff who can answer your questions or find the answers if we don't know them. You can get discounted best-sellers at the grocery and at You-Know-Who across the highway, but nobody's going to special-order a book for you there. Or answer your questions. Or have our selection." To read the rest of the story, go to: http://forgive490.com/marketing/marketing.php ...read more
By physicsmom at Citysearch November 12, 2007
Neat shop hidden off the main path- worth finding! \t\n-Very large selection including children's books\t\n-Very inexpensive. \t\n-Very comfortable setting. \t\n-Has coffee and free wireless internet. ...read more
If you are considering opening up a used bookstore you will have to go out and locate many books before you open up your store. You want to have a good selection of books on various topics so that people have plenty to choose from. Finding the books can be a challenge, but not impossible. ...read more
If you have written a book and sold some copies to independent bookstores and national chains, you should consider having a release party. Selling a book is no easy task so a party should be done in your honor. Do not count on your publishing company or agent; they are usually busy with other clients.... ...read more
