Hi Friends,
What a strange, crazy, scary week! I’m thankful for the books that have helped me through it. Being at the store is my favorite place, my happy place, and when my son called Thursday night and gave me and George #$%& (in a loving way, of course) we knew he was right. Although we think of ourselves as kids, we’re in that most vulnerable age group. So we’re “social distancing” and staying out of the store for now. And if that isn’t a crazy expression I don’t know what is.
We were hoping the store could remain open but with everything changing so fast, we’re going 
along with The Studios and closing at least until April 2, to protect our staff and you, our customers. BUT, and this is a big But, we’re going to be open for you to shop by phone or online. Full info at BooksandBooksKW.com
You don’t even have to leave your house. If you live in Key West, call or order online before noon and we’ll deliver your books or art supplies before 4pm, free of charge. No, it won’t be me in my purple Jeep (George just liked that photo). I don’t even have that Jeep
anymore. The package can be left on your doorstep. No interaction necessary. AND I’m still signing and personalizing books. I’ve done a few bags of them in the last two days. Our staff will be working from 10am-3pm, to take your calls, orders, questions. And we’re hoping to come up with even more ways to keep in touch.
I just read about a bookstore that’s asking patrons to send a surprise gift of a book (s) to someone who may be isolated. We’ll gift wrap and enclose a card if that appeals to you. We appreciate your understanding and your loyalty. Indie bookstores all over the country are doing what they can to be there for you.
Oh – in case you’re wondering, I just finished Dear Edward a novel by Ann Napolitano. It’s a wonderful story that took me away from my own problems. And last night I watched the first episode of the limited HBO series based on Philip Roth’s great novel, The Plot Against America. Some of you know that’s one of my favorite books. You might want to read it before you watch the series, or read along with it. Tomorrow night I’ll be watching the first episode of Little Fires Everywhere on HULU. Also a limited series, it’s based on Celeste Ng’s bestseller, another terrific book to read right now.
Stay well!
