Welcome to Accent on Books--
artisan booksellers since 1983
Nota bene--We're under construction as the landlord repairs the porch in front of the store. It's quiet and pleasant inside, though--don't be afraid to drop in for a visit. We're in hopes of having a little green out in the front again. Mini-gardening is it!
Jerry Stubblefield and fan at the recent reception for his book "Homunculus"
#1-The Scarecrow, by Michael Connelly (9780316166300)
#3-Shanghai Girls, by Lisa See (9781400067114)
Hardcover Nonfiction
#15-Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall (9780307266309)
Paperback Fiction
#14-The Likeness, by Tana French (9780143115625)
Paperback Nonfiction
#15-The Downhill Lie, by Carl Hiaasen (9780307280459)
Mass Market
#3-Swan Peak, by James Lee Burke (9781416548546)
Children's Illustrated
#4-Goldilicious, by Victoria Kann (9780061244087)
Children's Fiction Series
New: The Sorceress (Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flammel), by Michael Scott (9780385735292)
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What is an "artisan" bookseller and why should you use one?
At Accent on Books, we embrace the artisan movement, the notion that humans are happiest and healthiest when we slow down and enjoy life. Slow cooking, hand-made bread, locally- grown produce from a neighborhood tailgate market--all of these are facets of the artisan movement.
Now, we won't be making your books by hand but we will take your hand and help you find exactly what you're looking for, whether a gift or a personal choice for your own reading pleasure. And if we don't stock the item you've come to find, we'll do our best to order it for you and get it to you in a timely manner.
Our knowledgeable staff will make suggestions based on their own reading and on reviews in national and trade publications. We also feature several shelves of "Staff Picks" for your consideration. We're getting the hang of this website business, too, so please bear with us as we discover the ins and outs of this Accent on Books dot com.
We're located in Grace Plaza on Merrimon Avenue--a little row of shops that we've dubbed "Grace Underground". Our store is directly below Stein Mart and behind the Fresh Market. You can call us if you get lost--we're at 828-252-6255. Our street address isn't very helpful but here it is--854 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, 28804. But we're not on Merrimon, really.
We're open from 9:30-6, Monday through Saturday, and Sunday, 1-5.
We're also happy to spend some electronic time with you, so email us here:
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You can read Patrick's book blog at
www.accentonbooks.blogspot.com