In their just released business book, a perfect mess, eric abrahamson and david freedman describe the 50yearold new england mobile book fair in newton highlands, mass. May 17, 2017 fans of the new england mobile book fair will happy to learn that they wont have to travel too far to visit the beloved independent bookstore in its new space. New england mobile book fair i only came for one book. Jun 14, 20 new england mobile book fair, beloved in newton and beyond for its eclectic book collection and quirky setup, is well on its way of reorganizing the store and computerizing much of its inventory. The 54yearold new england mobile book fair, a newton landmark for book lovers and one of the few remaining independent booksellers, has a new owner. Jun 22, 2016 for 54 years, providing new englands best book selection and prices. The bookstore itself moved last year to a storefront further down needham street, but the long, warehouselike space it once occupied has sat vacant, according to the newton needham regional chamber. The amazing, nofrills new england book mobile fair, newton. For over 60 years, providing new englands best book selection and prices. May 17, 2017 the iconic new england mobile book fair is staying in newton for at least another two years. Started in 1957 by the late former harvard universitytrained chemist louis strymish, the new england book mobile doesnt look much different today than its rather homely warehouselike origins. May 17, 2017 the new england mobile book fair, an institution that has been a key part of the literary community of the newton area for more than a halfcentury, has found a new home on needham street in the n 2 innovation district. Owner tom lyons, whod warned customers a few months ago he needed to downsize or close, has found a new space not far from the 32,000squarefoot warehouse space on needham street.
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Marshalls plaza at 241 needham street will be the future home of new england mobile book fair. New england mobile book fair opens in new location shelf. An abandoned warehouse since the bookstore moved to its. The new england mobile book fair is not closing up shop after high rent almost forced it to. New england mobile book fair 241 needham st, ste 4, newton. Longtime new england mobile book fair home hits the market. Tom lyons, who bought the store in 2011, said earlier this year that he wanted to cut his inventory of a million volumes, and carry more. For over 60 years, providing new england s best book selection and prices. New england mobile book fair, 241 needham st, newton upper.
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