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Mary Osterbrock's avatar

Ironically, the juggernaut that was Joseph-Beth spelled the end of another beloved Hyde Park bookstore, Drew’s.

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Jim Swift's avatar

Did you ever go to "The Tome?" Sad to have missed it.

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Mary Osterbrock's avatar

No. Missed it. I still need to get to the Bookery. My doctor says it is her haven.

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Mary Osterbrock's avatar

Oh, will miss the Merch. Don’t drive after dark.

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Eric's avatar

My wife and I had our wedding reception at the library in Columbia Tusculum! Great little venue

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David J. Merkowitz's avatar

Put Books by the Banks on your calendar for November 16 @ the Main Library Downtown. The bookseller for that particular book festival is Joe-Beth.

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mike hardy's avatar

It looks like you are enjoying Cinci/North Kentucky. I enjoyed my many business trips there . Thanks for the memory trips on Joseph Beth Booksellers. I recall visiting the one @ Legacy for author presentations/ book signings.

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Sherry Donaworth's avatar

Love this piece! I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t know the history of Joseph-Beth bookstores and that there were only a couple of them still around.

So glad your daughter is doing well.

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Andrew Donaldson's avatar

That circulation stat is amazing...

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Edwardalyon's avatar

Are you familiar with the Cincinnati Literary Club yet? Check with Mr Google and let me know if you’d be interested in coming to a meeting!

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Jim Swift's avatar

I am familiar , if that is the one that has a set number of members. I figured it would be harder than the Turpin Hills Pool! I am interested in learning more!

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Edwardalyon's avatar

That’s the one! How do I contact you directly?

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Jim Swift's avatar

Dropped you a line. At the Bulwark, it's lastname@

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