Still have an incredible amount of work to do for the store, including rip up the carpet in the back room; see how gross it is? But we will get there!
Author Archives
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Jul 10
Re-opening August 15th!
I have to go in and out of town for a good portion of this month, so we decided to re-open August 15th. more info and new pics coming soon, so check back!
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Apr 10
Texture on Etsy
I’m now selling vintage books on etsy, in addition to the amazon store. Thanks for your support, every purchase gets me one step closer to re-opening!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Texturebooks
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Apr 10
Vintage Book – by Ian McLaren
Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush – 1898 – by Ian Mclaren.
Very good condition for a book this old!
Binding intact, no missing pages. Pages tanned from age.
Great collector’s item! and a good read.
Buy Now
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Nov 09
Book to Buy: Say Hello Vanessa
My kids LOVED this book, I will have to order some copies for Texture 
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Sep 09
Book for Sale: Ship Fever
This book by Andrea Barrett is a decent collection of short stories. Some are pretty wounding to read, you are forewarned. Buy it here
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Sep 09
Book for Sale: Best New American Voices 2004
This is a pretty good collection of short stories from writers at America’s top writing programs in 2004. Edited by John Casey, author of Spartina.
Buy now: Texture on Amazon
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Sep 09
Book for Sale: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
Although I liked this book, if you’ve never read anything by Eckhart Tolle I would suggest reading The Power of Now first, or instead. A New Earth expands on the ideas in that book. From the back cover:
Tolle describes how our our attachment to the ego creates the dysfunction that leads to anger, jealousy, and unhappiness, and shows the reader how to awaken to a new state of consciousness and follow the path to a truly fulfilling existence.
You can buy it here
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Aug 09
Book for Sale: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
from the back cover:
Chinua Achebe’s first novel portrays the collision of African and European cultures in people’s lives. Okonkwo, a great man in Igbo traditional society, cannot adapt to the profound changes brought about by British Colonial rule. Yet, as in classic tragedy, Okonkwo’s downfall results from his own character as well as from external forces.
This is a pretty good story, and this edition includes essays maps, illustrations, and reference material. You can buy it here.
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Aug 09
Book for Sale: How to Write, Speak and Think More Effectively by Rudolf Flesch
How to Write, Speak and Think More Effectively by Rudolf Flesch. This book is about the three basic keys to successful communication.
Buy now: Texture Bookstore on Amazon
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Aug 09
Old Books Love
In the cabin at our vacation was a shelf of old books that just fascinated me. I read quite a few of them while we were there. Old books are so amazing; they are like little time capsules. I’m going to scout around for more old books for Texture because they are a treasure.
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Aug 09
Used Books in Boothbay
Check out the used bookstore in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, where we went for vacation. It’s behind the library in this old converted house. very neat!
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Jun 09
Help Save Ohio’s Libraries
From the Cuyahoga Libraries website:
Governor Strickland’s proposed budget will cut public library funding by 50 percent! This drastic cut will devastate library services across Ohio.
During these tough economic times people are turning to their public libraries more than ever for services like career counseling, computer training, Internet access, financial literacy and health information. Let your legislators know how much the library means to you, your family, your neighbors and friends. The time to act is NOW.
Legislators will vote on the budget in just days so please contact your legislators today!
Contact your legislator! Their email is listed, just send them an email, it’s that simple and easy. Think about what libraries mean to you and your community.
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Apr 09
Pushing Back Re-opening…AGAIN
I have to push back the opening of Texture yet another month. I’m kinda depressed about it, I want so much to just work at my bookstore, but unless and until I can get some investors/angels/loans I will have to work another job. I’ve been talking to some other small business owners and quite are few are feeling the pinch of the economy and working an outside job, even if only part-time, rather than close their doors. Plenty of people do this, most notable immigrants who come to the states and work multiple jobs while growing a business. I need to suck it up and do what I have to do, because I am not giving up on my dream. Re-opening July 18th! stay tuned for photos and updates.
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Mar 09
Selling Books on Ebay
In addition to selling books for Texture on Amazon I’m also thinking of selling them on ebay also. I’ve noticed a few other used bookstores doing this. What do you think do you have any experience selling items on ebay?
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Mar 09
Books for Texture Online
So I shut down Texture to get it together for re-launch opening in the spring, in the meantime adding books to online catalong on Amazon. Here’s a few adding today, will post a few every day.
Thanks for visiting texturebookstore.com!
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Feb 09
Temp Closing & Re-opening
I need to shut down Texture for a while and get it together, totally re-vamp things. I’m going to re-open again on March 15th! in the meantime Texture Bookstore will only be open online. Stay tuned for the grand re-opening!
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Feb 09
How to Help Texture Bookstore
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Trula Breckenridge
Texture Bookstore
P.O Box 218
Elyria, Ohio
44036-0218
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Trula
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Feb 09
More Shelves Texture Bookstore
My son T-bop helping me take some more bookshelves in to the bookstore.
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Feb 09
Valentine’s Day Sale
Have you checked out the calendar recently? I’ve added some things, coming up is our Valentine’s day Special. 50% off all Romance novels! Kissy-kissy
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Jan 09
More Furniture For Texture
PIC: Old dresser that used to be I-bop’s but then she got a new one and we put this one in the hall and use as a catch-all. I’m going to put it in the bookstore. I’m all about that quirky look LOL
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Jan 09
We’re Having a Sale!
Join us for our Post-Holiday sale on January 31st & February 1st 2009!
Saturday: 9am-7pm
Sunday: 12-7pm
51 East Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035
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Jan 09
Inclement Weather
Canceling the sale today, I figure if I can’t get out of my driveway probably no one else can get there anyway. It’s too early to go ask my neighbors to use their snow blower, but in a bit my husband and sons will get up and clear the driveway so we can get out. The forecast was close to 10 inches yesterday but I don’t think we got that much, it’s more like 7-8 inches. Driving home yesterday was a nightmare, but the snow plows were out full force. I’m hoping to get the book store by afternoon if conditions aren’t too bad.
This blog post written by Trula. Thanks for visiting Texture Bookstore!
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Jan 09
Update for 2009!
I switched to wordpress, check back soon! as soon as I get everything situated over here I will post regularly again.
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Jan 09
Shelves! Cases!
It’s not like my storefront is even all that big, but I still have more bookcases to get in there. Sheesh! That’s the bulk of what we’re doing today. I promise I won’t forget pics this time!
This blog entry written by Trula. Thanks for visiting Texture Bookstore!
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Jan 09
Holding Onto a Dream
Wow, I can’t believe it’s 2009 already! I’ve been working on making Texture Bookstore a reality since 2005. Took me all this time, but I held fast to my dream. 2009 here we come!
This blog entry written by Trula. Thanks for visiting Texture Bookstore!
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Dec 08
Texture Bookstore More Shelves December 2008
Putting up more bookshelves. it was a crazy day, I wanted to take more pics but plumb forgot. Stay tuned!
This blog entry written by Trula. Thanks for visiting Texture Bookstore!
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Dec 08
Texture on Amazon
I’m back to listing books on Amazon! I will add new books daily, and now offer expedited shipping. The Amazon storefront is here:
http://www.amazon.com/shops/trulastar
This blog entry written by Trula. Thanks for visiting Texture Bookstore!
