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An interview with Glover's Bookery, ABAA, LLC

Biblio checks in with Glover's Bookery, ABAA, LLC to learn more about their book business, collecting interests and more! To view and shop their inventory, click here.


When did you get started in bookselling?

1978 when I was in graduate school


What drew you to bookselling?

The love of original historical documents and source books.


Did you have any mentors in becoming a bookseller?

No


What are your specialties as a dealer?

American Archaeology, Pioneer history, Kentuckiana, and Equine books


What is your favorite part of being a bookseller?

Meeting and talking to customers.


Do you have an open storefront or have you in the past?

Yes, 2500 square feet with over 80,000 books, well organized by subject


If so, do/did you have any bookstore pets?

No


What is the funniest / strangest / scariest thing that ever happened in your store?

Accidentally locked a customer in my store 20 years ago. He loved it, not so much his wife. Won't do that again.