Burry Bookstore

Valentine's Day - Get Your Justin Bieber Beaver Today!

2012-02-13T09:50:00.000-05:00

Baby, Baby, Baby, OOH!!!!

We have a few more Justin Bieber Beavers.

Want us to hold one for you?

Give us a call 843-332-2511.

Hear them sing at this link!

Kittens have arrived and more are on the way!

2012-02-10T09:49:00.000-05:00

We're having storytime today at 10 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm. Kittens from the animal shelter are here. Come give them a pet and maybe you'll want to adopt one!

Kittens from the Animal Shelter will be here tomorrow. Storytime for children too!

2012-02-09T13:22:00.000-05:00

Volunteers from the Animal Shelter are bringing kittens to the store tomorrow and offering storytime for our youngest customers! Kittens will be here from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm. Storytime is at 10 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm.

Won't you make a donation to the Animal Shelter and/or adopt a pet?

Purchase a book from the Vet Volunteer series, Puppy Place series, or Kitty Corner series for children and we'll donate a portion of the sale to the Animal Shelter.

Thomas the Tank Engine is having a Valentine Party!

2012-02-07T08:47:00.000-05:00

We've got a great selection of Valentine books for kids.

Thomas the Tank Engine's Thomas' Valentine Party is one of them!

Thomas knows about friendship, and he knows how to spread Valentine's Day joy in this activity book that features full-color pages and over 50 stickers.

Little boys ages 3-7 who like "Thomas & Friends, "

will love decorating the included cards.

Valentine Special Offer

2012-02-06T13:07:00.000-05:00

All of our Valentine cards are 50% off!

When you purchase five cards you are eligible to purchase a
Valentine bookmark or notepad for half price!

These are regularly priced $6.00.
Buy five cards and buy one for $3.00.

South Carolina Books for Kids

2012-02-03T14:17:00.000-05:00

There are a lot of books to help children learn about the Palmetto State.

Some of the ones that peak the interest of kids are seen below:

Pirates of the Carolinas
Lighthouses of the Carolinas
Ghosts of the Carolinas.

There is even a South Carolina book for the youngest little sandlappers!

Decorate a Heart Chest for Valentine's Day

2012-02-02T09:23:00.000-05:00

Decorate Your Own Wooden Heart Chest - $6.99

Ages 4 +

Paint, Stickers, Glue, and Glitter

Everything you need to make a cute little keepsake box!

Baby, Baby, Baby, Ohhh!

2012-02-01T11:05:00.000-05:00

Get your Justin Bieber Valentine Beaver before they're all gone. Your special valentine will love his animated singing!

Hear him sing at this link!

The First Girl Scout, Condi Rice, and all of the Presidents

2012-01-31T09:46:00.000-05:00

Why do we mention Juliette Gordon Low, Condi Rice, and all of the presidents? We've gotten three brand new books in our childrens bio/history section about these folks. Stop in today and take a look.

Remember our President's Day Party on February 17th.

Science, science, everywhere!

2012-01-27T09:47:00.000-05:00

We've got a pretty neat science section for children if you have a little one who is interested in nature. Here are a few of our newest titles:

Calling all Cooks!

2012-01-26T11:25:00.000-05:00

We've got a great looking cooking section. . . .southern cooking. . . . baking. . . . crockpot. . . .seafood. . . . low fat. . . . gluten free. . . .vegetarian. . . . you name it! If we don't have it we'll order it. Come in and take a look!

The Justin Bieber Beaver Has Arrived

2012-01-25T09:36:00.000-05:00

We've just gotten in Cuddle Barn's Justin Bieber Beaver!

They're going to go fast. Come in and get yours today.

Hear it sing "Baby" at this link!

Also in - three other of the cutest plush singing animals:

Hunny Bear - listen here!

Next Day Bear - listen here!

Dazzlin' Darla - listen here!

Fancy Nancy and Pinkalicious

2012-01-24T11:31:00.000-05:00

Fancy Nancy and Pinkalicious -

one of our most popular sections of books!

This is Beatrix Potter Week!

2012-01-23T15:02:00.000-05:00

We've gotten in the new limited anniversary editions of Peter Rabbit and his favorite tales. They have newly designed endpapers and a historical note.

Buy all 12 in the set this week and receive a 25% discount.

All Beatrix Potter merchandise is 20% off this week.

How Do Dinosaurs Party! All How Do Dinosaurs Merchandise - 20% OFF

2012-01-20T10:43:00.001-05:00

We're looking forward to having 12 little dinosaurs in our store this afternoon for our dinosaur party! We'll be making dinosaur hats, singing dinosaur songs, and making dinosaur fossils. Check back later for pictures!

Bible Storybooks, Board Books, Picture Books, and Bible covers for kids

2012-01-19T12:56:00.000-05:00

Yu Gi Oh Gx, Special A, Naruto and More

2012-01-18T13:53:00.000-05:00

We have new section of Graphic Novels for teens as well as younger children. Here are a few photos of some of the more popular series.

Christian Bestsellers

2012-01-17T13:21:00.000-05:00

We have a full display of the latest Christian bestselling titles -
both fiction and nonfiction.

All Star Wars Merchandise - 20% off - Today Only!

2012-01-13T09:08:00.000-05:00

We're having a Star Wars Party this afternoon!

We're having a group of children ages 8-12 who are going to have a blast this afternoon!

They're going to be making Star Wars Foldable Flyers, learning some Star Wars trivia, laughing at Star Wars Mad Libs, listening to Star Wars music and having Star Wars refreshments!

For all of our customers, all of Star Wars merchandise is 20% off ALL DAY LONG!

Gift Wrap - Bags, Bows, Tissue and Roll Wrap - 50% OFF

2012-01-12T12:00:00.000-05:00

Great selection of gift wrap for all occasions.

50% off - every day, all day long!

Cards for all Occasions

2012-01-11T12:42:00.000-05:00

Birthday, Anniversary, New Baby, Wedding, New Home, Job Promotion, Sympathy, and more.

Valentine's Cards - Valentine's Day is
Tuesday, February 14th!

All Greeting Cards - 50% off - all the time!

Bible Covers for Adults and Children

2012-01-10T11:58:00.000-05:00

Fashionable covers for women,
a variety of colors for all tastes,
cute covers for kids.

More covers are on the way and will be received in just a few days.

Come and find just the right one for your bible.

Dinosaur Party - Friday, January 20th

2012-01-09T13:04:00.000-05:00

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Cookies?

Find out at our Dinosaur Party on Friday, January 20th

From 4:30 until 5:30 pm we are having a dinosaur party for children ages 3-5. Come make some dinosaur crafts, sing some dinosaur songs, read a dinosaur book, and have some dinosaur refreshments!

All day our How Do Dinosaurs merchandise will be 20% off!

Sign up today. We have room for 12 guests. Call 332-2511.

On the Night You Were Born

2012-01-06T11:44:00.000-05:00

A perennail bestseller:

On the Night You Were Born

by Nancy Tillman

"On the night you were born,
the moon smiled with such wonder
that the stars peeked in to see you
and the night wind whispered.
" 'Life will never be the same.' "

On the night you were born, the whole world came alive with thanksgiving. The moon stayed up till morning. The geese flew home to celebrate. Polar bears danced.

On the night you were born you brought wonder and magic to the world. Here is a book that celebrates you. It is meant to be carried wherever life takes you, over all the roads, through all the years."

This debut picture book by Nancy Tillman has touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest readers, to new mothers, to grandparents. A "New York Times" and "Publishers Weekly" bestselling book, "On the Night You Were Born" is sure to be a beloved addition to family libraries.

New York Times Bestsellers - Check Out the Latest Titles

2012-01-05T14:29:00.000-05:00

Here are the latest trade paperback fiction titles on the

New York Times bestseller list.

These are the nonfiction hardcover New York Times Bestseller titles.

How many have you read?

2012 Calendars!

2012-01-04T10:01:00.000-05:00

We still have 2012 calendars available. Come buy and check out our selection!

Offering Envelopes and Bulletins for Your Church

2012-01-03T10:49:00.000-05:00

If your church needs offering envelopes, tithing envelopes, bulletins, or communion cups we have those on hand. We also have a large selection of Bibles and are the only store in Hartsville that does Bible imprinting. Let us help you get 2012 started off right with whatever church supplies you need!

We're having a Star Wars Party!

2012-01-02T10:08:00.000-05:00

On Friday, January 13th from 4:00 until 5:00 pm we're having a Star Wars Party for children ages 8-12.

We have 12 more spaces available, so call today (332-2511) if you'd like to reserve a spot for your child.

We'll be making the folded flyers from the new book you see pictured, doing some Star Wars stenciling and drawing, Star Wars mad libs, learning and sharing Star Wars trivia, and enjoying some Star Wars snacks!

All Star Wars merchandise will be 20% off that day.

Come join the fun!

New Stuart Woods - DC Dead

2011-12-30T12:25:00.001-05:00

DC Dead - Stuart Woods

After a shocking loss, Stone Barrington is at loose ends, unsure if he wants to stay in New York and continue his work as a partner at Woodman & Weld. It comes as a welcome relief when he's summoned to Washington, D.C., by President Will Lee. The president has a special operation that calls for Stone's unique skill set, and it's a mission that will reunite him with his former partner in crime, Holly Barker.

Magic Tree House #47 Abraham Lincoln - Fact Tracker now out!

2011-12-29T12:31:00.000-05:00

Magic Tree House #47 Fact Tracker - Abraham Lincoln

Did you know that some of the Magic Tree House books have fact trackers that go along with them for a little more in-depth study of the topic studied in the book.

Here is a new one about Abraham Lincoln!

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in "Magic Tree House #47: Abe Lincoln at Last!, " they had lots of questions.

What was it like to grow up in a log cabin? How did Lincoln become president? What was his family like? Why did the US fight the Civil War?

Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

New WEB Griffing - Covert Warriors

2011-12-28T11:18:00.001-05:00

Covert Warriors - WEB Griffin

The thrilling new novel in the #1 "New York Times"- bestselling series.

There's an uneasy and unholy alliance building across the Caribbean. Few in the U.S. government want to believe that a Third World country and its chest-thumping leader could pose a credible threat-but then why are the Chinese helping to train its special forces? Why are the Russians helping to build a nuclear power plant?

Charley Castillo and his men go in to investigate, but they have no idea what they have just gotten themselves into. By the time they finish connecting the dots, they will be on the hit lists of the Kremlin, the Cubans, the Venezuelans, and the drug cartels-and totally out on their own. Whatever happens next, they'll have to do it by themselves.

Christmas is Over - Diet Time!

2011-12-27T10:14:00.000-05:00

HEALTHY NEVER TASTED SO GOOD!

"The New Atkins for a New You "revolutionized low-carb eating and introduced a whole new approach to the classic Atkins Diet, offering a more flexible and easier-to-maintain lifestyle. But there's one thing people keep asking for: more Atkins-friendly recipes. And that's what "The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook "delivers--it's the first cookbook to reflect the new Atkins program, featuring 32 pages of full-color photographs and 200 original low-carb recipes that are:
QUICK With prep time of 30 minutes or less
SIMPLE Most use 10 or fewer ingredients
ACCESSIBLE Made primarily with ingredients found in supermarkets
DELICIOUS You'll be amazed that low-carb food can be this fresh and tasty!
Atkins is more than just a diet--it's a healthy lifestyle that focuses on weight management from Day 1, ensuring that once you take the weight off, you'll keep it off for good. And "The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook "features recipes with a broad range of carb counts, providing the perfect plan for a lifetime of healthy eating. They include:
POULTRY, MEAT, AND SEAFOOD-- more than 60 innovative ways to prepare these Atkins-friendly staples
VEGETARIAN ENTREES-- such as Spinach-Mushroom Quiche, and even Mustardy Mac 'n' Cheese and Tofu Pad Thai
BREAKFAST OPTIONS-- go beyond scrambled eggs with low-carb versions of muffins, pancakes, scones, granola, and smoothies
DESSERT-- more than 35 decadent, delicious, and totally Atkins-friendly treats, including Pistachio-Chocolate Truffles, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, and four different kinds of cheesecake
SOUPS AND STEWS-- including Thai Coconut-Shrimp Soup, Tomato Bisque, and Green Chile Pork Stew
SALADS WITH THEIR DRESSINGS-- such as Mexican Avocado Salad, Orange and Goat Cheese Salad, and Curried Quinoa with Snow Peas
SANDWICHES AND MORE-- like Mozzarella, Kalamata, and Tomato Panini; Sauteed Onion, Black Olive, and Goat Cheese Pizza; and Chicken Teriyaki Burgers
APPETIZERS AND SNACKS-- from Baba Ghanoush and Avocado Hummus to Summer Rolls
VEGETABLES AND OTHER SIDES-- including more than 30 recipes for all your favorite veggies, from green beans and sweet potatoes to zucchini, plus wild rice and other satisfying grains

Christmas Hours

2011-12-23T11:34:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas!

We will be open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm on Friday, December 23rd.
We will be open from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 24th.
We will be closed on Sunday and Monday, December 25th and 26th.

What are you looking for during these last 3 days of Christmas shopping?

2011-12-22T09:05:00.000-05:00

What are you looking for? Can't find just the right gift? We will be glad to help you find the perfect thing for that special person that hasn't been checked off of your list. We offer free gift wrapping. There's a convenient back parking lot so you don't have to walk for miles to get to the store! What can we help you with? Give us a try! We aim to please!

Burry Bookstore Gift Certificates

2011-12-21T11:18:00.000-05:00

Our gift cards have a new design and we're selling them like hotcakes!

For that last minute gift, purchase a Burry Gift Card in any amount!

It's the perfect fit!

Favorite Christmas Stories - 5 Copies Left - Read it tonight at bedtime to your children!

2011-12-20T10:43:00.000-05:00

Need something to read at bedtime tonight? We have 5 copies left of Standard's Happy Days Collection of Favorite Christmas Stories.

This colorful collection of favorite Christmas Happy Day stories provides young children and families with hours of enjoyable reading together. A collection that your family will treasure for years to come!

Includes:

Away in a Manger

Joey's Christmas Gift

The Story of Christmas

Tina Marie's Best Christmas

The First Christmas

One Tiny Baby

Favorite Christmas Carols

Beautiful Picture book for children of The First Christmas

2011-12-19T14:40:00.000-05:00

Stunning illustrations, gatefold flaps with changing pictures - beautiful!

Experience the wonder of the very first Christmas with this magical changing-picture book.

The First Christmas illustrated by Sophy Williams.

Light in the Night at Burry Bookstore

2011-12-16T10:12:00.000-05:00

"When you feel scared in the dark or at night,

Squeeze my tummy to light up my light."

Here is how it all began in the words of author Sandy Murphy:

"In only one month my son would become a big brother for the first time. There were plenty of adjustments awaiting him, and leaving his crib to make room for my second child was one of them. It was time to move to the "big" bed.

In truth it was probably harder on me than it was on him (after all, I was pregnant). As I peeked in on his small sleeping frame in that big bed all alone, he looked so small and scared. I felt my eyes well up, and I wished I could give him something that would light up the room and chase away any of his night time fears. Determinedly, I set out to create for him a friend who would do exactly that; and in one sleepless night. A Light in the Night was born.

Since then, A Light in the Night has become a member of the family. Both of our children are now genuinely excited when bedtime rolls around. They know they have a pal waiting for them in the dark, and my husband and I love watching them interact with their bedtime buddy who has brought so much comfort-not to mention joy-to our lives.

It is truly an amazing gift to see first-hand what a mother's heart can give her child(ren). My hope is that every parent or caregiver will experience the wonder I felt by giving their little one(s) a friend who can chase away childhood fears with a magical green glow. I am happy to share A Light in the Night with you and those you love."

The Polar Express - Do You Have the Book?

2011-12-15T12:32:00.000-05:00

Don't you need a copy of the Polar Express to read over Christmas break while the kids are out of school? Pick yours up today at Burry Bookstore. Join our Super Shopper Club and get a discount on your purchases!

More Patz Fowle Pottery Petz

2011-12-14T10:45:00.000-05:00

Patz brought more of her Pottery Petz by yesterday afternoon and we've got a great looking display. What a cute idea for someone on your Christmas list!

Tom Clancy has a new book out - just in time for Christmas

2011-12-13T09:03:00.000-05:00

Tom Clancy fans - there is a new book out today starring Jack Ryan
Locked On

Tom Clancy's All-Star lineup is back. Jack Ryan, his son, Jack Jr., John Clark Ding Chavez and the rest of the Campus team are facing their greatest challenge ever.

Jack Ryan, Sr. has made a momentous choice. He's running for President of the United States again and thus giving up a peaceful retirement to help his country in its darkest hour. But he doesn't anticipate the treachery of his opponent, who uses trumped up charges to attack one of Ryan's closest comrades, John Clark.

Now, Clark is in a race against time and must travel the world, staying one step ahead of his adversaries, including a shadowy organization tasked to bring him in, all while trying to find who is behind this.

Meanwhile, Jack Ryan, Jr., Ding Chavez, Dominick Caruso and other members of the Campus-the top secret off-the-books intelligence agency founded by Jack Ryan during his first term in the White House-deal with a question of their own: Why is a Pakistani military officer meeting with Dagestani terrorists? The answer will ultimately lead to a desperate struggle, with nothing short of the fate of the world at stake

Need an inexpensive way to share The Christmas Story?

2011-12-12T12:39:00.000-05:00

Beautiful, full-color paintings by Eloise Wilkin and inspirational text by Jane Werner make the birth of Jesus a story to share again and again.

It's only 3.99 and we have a few copies left.

Amazon is at it again.

2011-12-09T12:01:00.000-05:00

There is growing news coverage and online activity about Amazon's price-check app that has been created to lure shoppers into local Main Street businesses to browse, but to "reward" them for shopping online. Below you will see the letter that American Bookseller's Association CEO Oren Teicher wrote to Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos.

An Open Letter to Amazon :

Dear Jeff Bezos,

We’re not shocked, just disappointed.

Despite your company’s recent pledge to be a better corporate citizen and to obey the law and collect sales tax, you created a price-check app that allows shoppers to browse Main Street stores that do collect sales tax, scan a product, ask for expertise, and walk out empty-handed in order to buy on Amazon. We suppose we should be flattered that an online sales behemoth needs a Main Street retail showroom.

Forgive us if we’re not.

We could call your $5 bounty to app-users a cheesy marketing move and leave it at that. In fact, it is the latest in a series of steps to expand your market at the expense of cities and towns nationwide, stripping them of their unique character and the financial wherewithal to pay for essential needs like schools, fire and police departments, and libraries.

But maybe we've misunderstood.

Even though you've spent millions on lobbyists, fired affiliates in seven states, and threatened to shut warehouses to avoid collecting sales tax, maybe you really mean it now when you say you support a level playing field.

It's up to you to show us.

In the meantime, indie retailers remain the heart of countless communities -- offering discovery, energy, support, and unique experiences. See you on Main Street.

Sincerely,
Oren Teicher, CEO
American Booksellers Association www.bookweb.org

Have a Splendiforous Christmas!

2011-12-08T09:28:00.000-05:00

We, along with Fancy Nancy, wish you a Splendiforous Christmas!

Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting for Christmas to come. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?

In this merriest of stories from bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy proves once again that a little fancying up can go a long, festive way!

Picture Book Version of Best Christmas Pageant Ever

2011-12-07T09:43:00.000-05:00

Now out - a picture book version of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

"Hey! Unto you a child is born!"

Meet the Herdmans--they lie, cheat, and love to give clonks on the head. They are, without a doubt, the worst kids in the history of the world. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant.

None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before. Joseph, Mary, the baby Jesus--it's all news to them. So they're convinced that the Wise Men should bring pizza and that the Angel of the Lord is straight out of a comic book. Everyone worries that this year's pageant will be horrible (just like the Herdmans!), but they are sure to make it the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.

Adapted from the beloved novel of the same name, this sparkling picture-book version is perfect for younger children. They will delight in the antics of the terrible Herdmans, who surprise everyone when they capture the true meaning of Christmas.

Patz Fowle displays some of her artwork at Burry's

2011-12-06T13:37:00.000-05:00

New display of some of Patz Fowle's work as well as her children's book Remember When.

Elf on the Shelf Has Been Flying Off the Shelf

2011-12-05T14:59:00.000-05:00

If you would like to get an Elf on the Shelf you need to call RIGHT NOW and get your name on the list. We have sold out and have more coming in tomorrow, but most of those are spoken for. Call 332-2511 to put your name on the reserve list.

Record God's Christmas Promise for your children or grandchildren!

2011-12-02T13:01:00.000-05:00

Dayspring has come out with several recordable storybooks.
We have All Day Long With Jesus, I Love You Head to Toe, Bedtimes Prayers and Promises, and God's Christmas Promise.

Recordable Storybooks from DaySpring feature exclusive voice-capture technology that enables a person to record each page of a book and have it played back over and over as the recipient turns the pages. The recording will not be lost, even when the batteries need to be replaced.

Carolina Clemson Rivalry - new book out!

2011-12-01T11:32:00.000-05:00

One of the books we sold out of in less than a week and had to reorder is the new Classic Clashes of the Carolina Clemson Football Rivalry by Travis Haney and Larry Williams. We have more in now and if you want one, you'd better call right now!

Remember the most hotly contested battles in the history of the Clemson vs. University of South Carolina football rivalry, with firsthand accounts from dozens of players and passionate spectators. It's a rivalry that stretches back more than 100 years and features some of the most compelling moments in college football history. This look back at the most memorable "Big Thursday" moments will thrill Gameocock and Tiger fans alike.

Coker College Merchandise Available

2011-11-30T09:31:00.000-05:00

Have you seen our Coker College tshirts, sweatshirts, mugs, afghans, and baseball caps?
We also have copies of Malcolm Doubles' In Quest of Excellence: A History of Coker College.

Baby Photo Albums and Grandparent Brag Books

2011-11-29T11:44:00.000-05:00

Next to our childcare section which contains all kinds of things to help with pregnancy, naming your baby, caring for your infant, and guiding you through the various stages of your child's life, you'll find some great Baby Photo Albums and Brag Books for Grandparents.

Take a look at the picture below and then come in and see all that we have to offer.

Board Books For Children - Lots of New Titles!

2011-11-28T13:32:00.000-05:00

You need to come in and take a look at all the board books we have for young children. When we rearranged our children's section we expanded these titles and you'll find all kinds of neat things! See some examples below:

Sara Odom Author Meet and Greet - Friday, December 2nd

2011-11-25T09:58:00.000-05:00

Friday, December 2nd, from 4:00 until 5:30 pm

Sara Odom signing copies of her new children's book
Absolutely Adorable

Sara Odom is a Hartsville native. Presently she is Professor of Education and the Elementary Education Program Coordinator for the Wiggins School of Education of Coker College. Sara teaches language arts methods classes to teacher candidates and supervises student teachers. Prior to transitioning to higher education full-time, she taught in the public schools of Darlington County School District for twenty-five years.

Sara is married to Phillip, also a Hartsville native, and they have four grown children and eleven grandchildren. The Gram Series is about their eleven grandchildren. Although the books are fictional, their stories are based on real life experiences.

Sara comments, "Burry Bookstore is one of my favorite book signing sites. Burry's represents home, Hartsville, and home is where my heart is! Emily Phillips and the Burry Bookstore staff always make my book signing event special. Thank you, folks! I would also like for our Hartsville family to know that Absolutely Adorable! is about the three children of our son Billy. Many have asked when Dr. Billy's Gram book was published to let you know. Well, this is it! Please come by Burry's and get a copy from our favorite bookstore!"

Explosive Eighteen - Janet Evanovich - Out Today!

2011-11-22T12:57:00.000-05:00

Explosive Eighteen - Janet Evanovich

Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum's life is set to blow sky high when international murder hits dangerously close to home, in this dynamite novel by Janet Evanovich.

Before Stephanie can even step foot off Flight 127 Hawaii to Newark, she's knee deep in trouble. Her dream vacation turned into a nightmare, and she's flying back to New Jersey solo. Worse still, her seatmate never returned to the plane after the L.A. layover. Now he's dead, in a garbage can, waiting for curbside pickup. His killer could be anyone. And a ragtag collection of thugs and psychos, not to mention the FBI, are all looking for a photograph the dead man was supposed to be carrying.

Only one other person has seen the missing photo--Stephanie Plum. Now she's the target, and she doesn't intend to end up in a garbage can. With the help of an FBI sketch artist Stephanie re-creates the person in the photo. Unfortunately the first sketch turns out to look like Tom Cruise, and the second sketch like Ashton Kutcher. Until Stephanie can improve her descriptive skills, she'll need to watch her back.

Over at the bail bonds agency things are going from bad to worse. The bonds bus serving as Vinnie's temporary HQ goes up in smoke. Stephanie's wheelman, Lula, falls in love with their largest skip yet. Lifetime arch nemesis Joyce Barnhardt moves into Stephanie's apartment. And everyone wants to know "what happened in Hawaii?"
Morelli, Trenton's hottest cop, isn't talking about Hawaii. Ranger, the man of mystery, isn't talking about Hawaii. And all Stephanie is willing to say about her Hawaiian vacation is . . . It's complicated.

The hardcover edition of "Explosive Eighteen" contains a tear-out calendar inside!

Small Businesses Need You - Shop Small, Shop Local

2011-11-21T11:21:00.000-05:00

Would you pledge to shop small this Christmas? American Express is promoting Small Business Saturday. Watch this video that shows how important small businesses are to your community. But don't just shop small on Saturday, November 26th, shop small all the time?

Your choice of where you shop today determines the shopping choices you will have tomorrow!

Christmas Music is Playing at Burry Bookstore Today!

2011-11-17T10:06:00.000-05:00

Christmas Open House - tonight!
Support your local downtown independent businesses by shopping downtown tonight!

We're decorated and prepared - nutty fingers, fudge, cheese straws and punch will soon adorn this table!

Drawing for prizes every 15 minutes.

Karen White - NYT Bestselling Author will be here.

HHS Advanced Choir will be singing - directed by Dr. Jim Beaumier!

Hartsville Native Charles Williams, Jr. - Author Meet and Greet Scheduled

2011-11-15T13:07:00.001-05:00

Author Meet and Greet with Hartsville native Charles Williams, Jr.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from 4:00 until 5:30 pm

Charles will be signing copies of his new book

In His Very Steps

Charles Jerry Williams, Jr. was born February 1963 in Hartsville, South Carolina where he eventually worked in his parent’s paint and hardware store, on the family vineyard, and as a stock clerk at a local grocery store. After graduating from The Citadel, The Military Collage of South Carolina, he served as a commissioned officer in United States Navy; he later started a computer consulting business serving Fortune 500 clients, the U.S. Government, and numerous small businesses.

Dr. Williams accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1974. He surrendered to God’s call to full-time vocational ministry in 1991, and served as a Christian educator and pastor in Kentucky and South Carolina for more than 16 years.

In addition to his Bachelor’s of Science from The Citadel, Dr. Williams holds a Masters of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theology Seminary, a Doctorate in Theology from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is a candidate for a Doctor of Education from Walden University.

Dr. Williams’ published works include almost two-dozen journal and magazine articles, and he has contributed to three books.

With the Lord’s help, Dr. Williams has overcome much hardship in his life – both as a child and an adult. Today, he enjoys a life of grace and peace with his wife of 26 years, four children, two hyper-active dogs, and one very loved black cat. The recipient of a bachelors, masters, and two doctoral degrees, Dr. Williams lives in the beautiful “King’s town” of Charleston, South Carolina.

New James Patterson! Kill Alex Cross

2011-11-14T15:07:00.000-05:00

Kill Alex Cross - James Patterson

The President's son and daughter are abducted, and Detective Alex Cross is one of the first on the scene. But someone very high-up is using the FBI, Secret Service, and CIA to keep him off the case and in the dark. A deadly contagion in the water supply cripples half of the capital. As his window for solving both crimes narrows, Alex makes a desperate decision that goes against everything he believes--one that may alter the fate of the entire country.

Large Selection of 2012 Calendars - 20% OFF

2011-11-11T16:22:00.000-05:00

Check out our 2012 calendars - we have a large selection that are already marked 20% off. If you're like most people you already need to make note of some appointments for the upcoming year! Don't miss the best selection by waiting to come in. Our most popular calendar is our "Foxes" calendar - by far a bestseller year after year. What do you think?

Christmas Open House is One Week From Today!

2011-11-10T10:55:00.000-05:00

We are preparing for our Christmas Open House that will be held one week from today. We will be joining with other downtown businesses next Thursday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 pm to showcase our newly arranged store, our recently upgraded computer system, and our beautiful Christmas displays.

Refreshments will be in abundance, prizes will be given away every 15 minutes, Christmas gift wrap, boxed cards, and individual cards are 50% OFF. Thanksgiving individual cards are also half off. We have a large selection of 2012 calendars that are half price too!

Entertainment for the evening will be the Hartsville High School Advanced Chorus directed by Dr. Jim Beaumier.

New York Times Bestselling Author Karen White will be here signing copies of all of her novels while promoting her newest novel The Strangers on Montagu Street which debuted in its first week at #14 on the New York Times Bestseller List!

Children's Bibles, Bible Covers, Devotional Books, and More

2011-10-24T11:25:00.000-04:00

When we updated our children's section at the end of the summer one of the areas we expanded was our offering of Bibles, Bible covers, devotional books, and inspirational picture books and board books.

One of the most popular Bibles for children is the Adventure Bible. Zondervan has some great looking Bible covers that kids will love.

We also have Bible storybooks that are perfect for snuggling under the covers and having a story and devotion right before bedtime.

Will you come by and look at our new display? Let us know what you think.

If you have any suggestions of books your children or grandchildren have enjoyed we'd like to know about them.

One of my favorite memories is my dad reading "Little Visits With God" each night to me before bedtime. What's one of yours?

Nicholas Sparks - Best of Me - Releases 10-11-11

2011-10-10T09:28:00.001-04:00

Watch this trailer of Nicholas Sparks' new novel The Best of Me

We have had a number of pre-orders for this book. If you'd like for us to hold a copy for you please call at 843-332-2511 and we'll be glad to.

Everyone wanted to believe that endless love was possible. She'd believed in it once, too, back when she was eighteen.

In the spring of 1984, high school students Amanda Collier and Dawson Cole fell deeply, irrevocably in love. Though they were from opposite sides of the tracks, their love for one another seemed to defy the realities of life in the small town of Oriental, North Carolina. But as the summer of their senior year came to a close, unforeseen events would tear the young couple apart, setting them on radically divergent paths.

Now, twenty-five years later, Amanda and Dawson are summoned back to Oriental for the funeral of Tuck Hostetler, the mentor who once gave shelter to their high school romance. Neither has lived the life they imagined . . . and neither can forget the passionate first love that forever changed their lives.

As Amanda and Dawson carry out the instructions Tuck left behind for them, they realize that everything they thought they knew -- about Tuck, about themselves, and about the dreams they held dear -- was not as it seemed. Forced to confront painful memories, the two former lovers will discover undeniable truths about the choices they have made. And in the course of a single, searing weekend, they will ask of the living, and the dead: "Can love truly rewrite the past?"

Great new American Girl section

2011-10-04T10:55:00.000-04:00

We are extremely excited about our collection of American Girl merchandise.

We have paper dolls, play sets, miniature dolls,

treasure totes, activity books, and of course,

all of the books about the historical characters.

God's Story - Your Story - Max Lucado

2011-10-03T10:16:00.001-04:00

Be inspired to see how your day-to-day life story intersects with God's grand, overarching epic of everlasting redemption.

Max Lucado - God's Story Your Story

Carpools and car crashes, job switches and joint custody, moves and motionlessness. Is there a cohesive storyline to the chaos, confusion, and clutter of your daily life? According to well-loved author Max Lucado, the answer is a resounding yes! So what is the text of your life? With his unequaled warmth and honesty, Lucado plumbs the depths of your storyline and comes up smiling. 'Your story indwells God's, ' writes Lucado. 'This is the great promise of the Bible and the hope of this book ... Above and around us God directs a grander saga, written by his hand, orchestrated by his will, unveiled according to his calendar. And you are a part of it ...' Join Max for an unforgettable journey woven with New Testament stories and contemporary examples of God's beautiful story-making skills. The beginning of the narrative is legendary, the middle unfolds with surprises still in store, and the ending of your final earthly chapter ushers in a reunion that almost defies description. It's time to see what your life looks like when God's story becomes your story.

Bibles Galore!

2011-09-28T10:46:00.000-04:00

Come in and take a look at our Bible display. We had a customer tell us yesterday it's the best selection of bibles she has seen anywhere. We have a variety of versions - KJV, NKJV, NIV, ESV, Amplified, NAS, NLIV. You can also find bibles in a variety of bindings - genuine leather, bonded leather, imitation leather, cloth - and a variety of colors.

We also have a nice variety of bibles and covers for children.

If you can't seem to find exactly what you're looking for, we will be glad to try to find something to meet your needs. We can special order bibles and usually receive them within just a few business days.

We offer bible imprinting, bible covers, bible highlighers, index tabs. You name it, we'll try to provide it for you!

Take a look at the pictures below, then come in and take a look for yourself!

What Kind of Pet Do You Have?

2011-09-27T10:16:00.000-04:00

Mr. and Mrs. Watson have a pig named Mercy. Mercy is a porcine wonder!

Just in time for Halloween, Mercy is a Princess in Disguise.

Mr. and Mrs. Watson have decided that the perfect costume for Mercy is a pink princess costume. Though it takes quite a bit to convince Mercy to try it on, she is enticed by the promise of treats. Wouldn't you be?

If you aren't familiar with Mercy Watson you need to try her first book Mercy Watson to the Rescue. You'll be hooked from there. We even have a cute little plush toy Mercy as well as a plush toy of Mercy in her pink princess costume!

Mercy Watson books come in paperback or hardback. We stock the paperbacks, but will be glad to order you a hardcover if you prefer.

Isn't she the most adorable little pig you've ever seen? Well, she and Wilbur from Charlotte's Web run a close race. What do you think?

School and Library services - other organizations too!

2011-09-26T10:15:00.000-04:00

We offer convenient services for media centers, school classrooms, staff development materials and public libraries. Other organizations such as churches, businesses, and book clubs can benefit from our services too! It's as simple as emailing or faxing us a list with titles and quantities. We take it from there and you can sit back, knowing your needs will be taken care of in an efficient, professional manner.

Price quotes can be submitted in just a few hours or days, depending on our workload, to any organization making a request. We offer competitive discounts, free shipping when possible, and quick turnaround time.

More information about these services can be found at the following links:
School and Library Services
Information for Educators
Sample Price Quote

Church, Business, Organization Services
Institution and Corporation Information
Sample Price Quote

Wedding Invitations Available at Burry's

2011-09-23T11:19:00.000-04:00

Planning a wedding anytime soon? Know someone who is? Most people don't realize we offer personalized wedding invitations at Burry's. It's one of those areas that isn't advertised often and is sometimes overlooked.

We have several catalogs from companies like Carlson Craft and Crane. If you'd like to take them home with you one afternoon and bring them back the next morning, you can look through them in the comfort of your home!

We'd love to sit down with you and help you choose an invitation. Napkins and other accessories are available for order too. We've just gotten in some new wedding planners, guest books, and memory books in the last few weeks.

Why don't you come by and see how we can help you? Tell your friends. You'd be surprised how easy it is to place an order. And if you're a member of our Super Shopper Club you'll save 10% on wedding invitations and other accessories.

New Gift Wrap - 50% OFF!

2011-09-19T11:21:00.000-04:00

We have a beautiful new gift wrap display of bags, roll wrap, tissue, and bows.

It looks terrific and what makes it even better - it's ALL 50% OFF!

Harry Potter Display

2011-09-15T10:58:00.000-04:00

We have a brand new Harry Potter display - books as well as other neat things.

If you haven't been in our childrens section lately you need to come by and take a look.

Here's a picture of the Harry Potter section.

Detective Isaac Bell is Back!

2011-09-14T09:39:00.000-04:00

The Race - Clive Cussler

It is 1910, the age of flying machines is still in its infancy, and newspaper publisher Preston Whiteway is offering $50,000 for the first daring aviator to cross America in less than fifty days. He is even sponsoring one of the prime candidates-an intrepid woman named Josephine Frost-and that's where Bell, chief investigator for the Van Dorn Detective Agency, comes in.

Frost's violent-tempered husband has just killed her lover and tried to kill her, and he is bound to make another attempt. Bell has tangled with Harry Frost before; he knows that the man has made his millions leading gangs of thieves, murderers, and thugs in every city across the country. He also knows that Frost won't be only after his wife, but after Whiteway as well. And if Bell takes the case . . . Frost will be after him, too.

2012 Hardcover Edition of the Guinness Book of World Records

2011-09-13T09:01:00.000-04:00

Just out - the newest edition of the Guinness Book or World Records in hardcover!

It's an Olympic year, and to celebrate, the latest incarnation of the world's biggest selling annual unveils its most thrilling edition yet- with a dynamic new "widescreen" design, thousands of new and classic records, never-before-seen photos and an exciting selection of new topics and features.

* Crisp, new design and color-coded sections to help organize and signpost the record content.
* 100% new pictures and fully updated records
* Mythconceptions - Test yourself and test your friends with quiz questions about the record facts that you think you know well!
* Fact files - Fascinating introductory articles about the stories behind the records.
* All-new sports section - Categorized by theme and allowing you to compare superlatives across every major sport.
* Pioneers - Meet the new generation of young men and women who are pushing the boundaries of human achievement... on land, air, ice and sea.
* The average reader - Find out how much time you spend watching TV, playing videogames and sleeping, and discover how much you laugh, weep, breathe and fart!
* Connexions - What connects China and Ireland? What does the USA have in common with Zaire? Find out with our country-by-country global connectionsat the bottom of every page.

Lisa Wingate Author Luncheon September 20th

2011-09-12T12:59:00.000-04:00

Lisa Wingate will be in Hartsville on Tuesday, September 20th from 12 noon until 2 pm at an author luncheon
co-sponsored by Burry Bookstore and Black Creek Arts Council.

Watch a trailer from her latest book
Dandelion Summer
at this link.

Register for her luncheon online
at this link.

Clay Rice - September 12th

2011-09-06T11:42:00.000-04:00

It's a treat to watch Clay Rice as he snips away at the little treasures he creates to capture the profile of a young infant, a busy toddler, an active school age child, or even an adult.

Clay will be in Hartsville on Monday, September 12th from 3 until 6 pm. Make your appointment today! For more information follow this link.

James Patterson - Kill Me If You Can

2011-08-31T09:29:00.000-04:00

Kill Me If You Can - James Patterson

Matthew Bannon, a poor art student living in New York City, finds a duffel bag filled with diamonds during a chaotic attack at Grand Central Station. Plans for a worry-free life with his gorgeous girlfriend Katherine fill his thoughts--until he realizes that he is being hunted, and that whoever is after him won't stop until they have reclaimed the diamonds and exacted their revenge.

Trailing him is the Ghost, the world's greatest assassin, who has just pulled off his most high-profile hit: killing Walter Zelvas, a top member of the international Diamond Syndicate. There's only one small problem: the diamonds he was supposed to retrieve from Zelvas are missing. Now, the Ghost is on Bannon's trail--but so is a rival assassin who would like nothing more than to make the Ghost disappear forever. Here comes a high-speed, high-stakes, winner-take-all thrill ride of adrenaline-fueled suspense.

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Sookie Stackhouse

2011-08-30T09:53:00.000-04:00

The Sookie Stackhouse Companion by Charlaine Harris

The #1 "New York Times" bestselling author presents the definitive guide to the world of Sookie Stackhouse.

Charlaine Harris has topped the bestseller charts and has become a nationwide phenomenon, thanks to the unconventional-and otherworldly- life of Sookie Stackhouse. Now, in her own words, Sookie gives readers a look at her family, friends, enemies, and adventures ...

Readers will:

Tour Bon Temps, the small Louisiana town that Sookie calls home, and visit the houses of her Gran and Bill
Prowl around the werewolf and were-panther communities
Browse through her best friend Tara's dress shop
Get must-have Bon Temps recipes-including Caroline Bellfleur's famous chocolate cheesecake
Test themselves with trivia questions from the series

Clay Rice in Hartsville in September

2011-08-29T10:27:00.001-04:00

We can't wait to welcome Clay Rice back to the bookstore on September 12th. This will be his 3rd visit in three years and it's always so much fun to see the childrens' fascination with his spinning toys while he cuts their silhouette. Various packages are available and his visit is by appointment only. So make sure you call today to schedule yours - 843-332-2511. A video about his book Lonely Shadow can be found at this link.

Sandra Brown, Clive Cussler, Sharon Draper, Max Lucado, Debbie Macomber, James Patterson, J D Robb, Stuart Woods

2011-08-25T10:28:00.001-04:00

The following author have books due out in September, and guess what. . . if you pre-order and pay for any of these titles by August 31st you can save 25% off of the retail price. Why don't you give us a call today and save big bucks on some big authors?

Sandra Brown
Clive Cussler
Sharon Draper
Max Lucado
Debbie Macomber
James Patterson
J D Robb
Stuart Woods

Follow this link for more information!

Kathy Reichs on the Today Show

2011-08-24T11:09:00.000-04:00

Thursday, August 25th, Kathy Reichs will be on the Today Show
promoting her new book Flash and Bones

Just as 200,000 fans are pouring into town for Race Week, a body is found in a barrel of asphalt next to the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The next day, a NASCAR crew member comes to Temperance Brennan's office at the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner to share a devastating story. Twelve years earlier, Wayne Gamble's sister, Cindi, then a high school senior and aspiring racer, disappeared along with her boyfriend, Cale Lovette. Lovette kept company with a group of right-wing extremists known as the Patriot Posse. Could the body be Cindi's? Or Cale's?

At the time of their disappearance, the FBI joined the investigation, only to terminate it weeks later. Was there a cover-up? As Tempe juggles multiple theories, the discovery of a strange, deadly substance in the barrel alongside the body throws everything into question. Then an employee of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention goes missing during Race Week. Tempe can't overlook the coincidence. Was this man using his lab chemicals for murder? Or is the explanation even more sinister? What other secrets lurk behind the festive veneer of Race Week?

A turbocharged story of secrets and murder unfolds in this, the fourteenth thrilling novel in Reichs's "cleverly plotted and expertly maintained series" ("The New York Times Book Review"). With the smash hit "Bones "about to enter its seventh season and in full syndication--and her most recent novel, "Spider Bones, "an instant "New York Times "bestseller--Kathy Reichs is at the top of her game.

Does it Brighten Your Day to Get a Call From Burry Bookstore?

2011-08-18T11:03:00.000-04:00

We appreciate so much the kind comments customers make about their shopping experiences.

Here is what Johnny Andrews has to say:

"My visits to Burry Bookstore are always enjoyable on many levels. Burry's staff is friendly, well-informed, and helpful in so many ways. Being greeted by name and a smile means my shopping experience is off to a good start. Often I am directed to new books of local interest or history (passions of mine). Other times whenever I place an order for a book I am promptly notified when it arrives. After a long day at work, all it takes to brighten my outlook is a message from Burry's announcing that the book I ordered has arrived. I must admit that I often take advantage of Burry's offer to gift wrap presents I purchase there. Being challenged in that respect, I know that my gifts will be professionally wrapped at no extra charge. Most importantly, Burry Bookstore has a vested interest in my hometown, Hartsville. The success of our community is built on the shoulders of dozens of independent stores in our downtown area. For two generations the Burry and Phillips families have believed in and contributed to the quality of life in our fair city by investing in Downtown Hartsville. Thank you."

$900.00 in discounts given away so far this month

2011-08-17T11:09:00.000-04:00

We have given away over $900.00 in discounts to our customers so far during the month of August.

Are you getting in on these savings? If you're a member of our Super Shopper Club you are!

You save 25% on hardcover bestsellers on the NYT list and Christian Bestseller.

You save 20% on all other adult hardcovers.

You save 10% on everything else.

In October we'll be having another Super Shopper Club sale where all members will receive 25% OFF all in stock regularly priced merchandise.

Don't miss these savings! Join today!

Need a Foreign Language Dictionary?

2011-08-16T10:39:00.000-04:00

Taking a foreign language class? As high school students in our area start back to school this week their foreign language teachers are encouraging them to pick up a dictionary to keep handy during class and as they do their homework. We have plenty on hand - Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Russian. You name it - we've got it. If we don't we'll be glad to order it for you!

Murder and Mayhem - around here????

2011-08-15T10:27:00.000-04:00

You don't want to miss Miles Gardner this Friday afternoon at Burry Bookstore.

He will be here from 4:00 until 5:30 pm on Friday, August 19th signing copies of:
Murder and Mayhem in Old Kershaw and in Nearby Sections of Lancaster, Kershaw and Chesterfield Counties
AND
Further Tales of Murder and Mayhem in Lancaster, Kershaw and Chesterfield Counties

Who knows, you might know someone featured - better check the index in the back of each book!

Magic Tree House Dogs in the Dead of Night

2011-08-11T10:20:00.000-04:00

Magic Tree House #46 - Dogs in the Dead of Night - Mary Pope Osborne

Beware of avalanches!

When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to the highest pass in the Swiss Alps, they discover an ancient monastery filled with monks and Saint Bernard dogs. Annie can't resist offering to train a wild young dog named Barry. Will Barry lead Jack and Annie to the mysterious flower they need to save a friend's life? Or will he only lead them into danger? Before the night is over, Jack and Annie will be forced to use some crazy magic! Join everyone's favorite brother and sister duo on an adventure that is scary and magical, and more fun than they've ever had!

WEB Griffin fans - new book out this week!

2011-08-10T10:06:00.000-04:00

Victory and Honor - WEB Griffin

Wars come to an end. But then new ones begin. Just weeks after Hitler's suicide, Cletus Frade and his colleagues in the OSS find themselves up to their necks in battles every bit as fierce as the ones just ended. The first is political-the very survival of the OSS, with every department from Treasury to War to the FBI grabbing for its covert agents and assets. The second is on a much grander scale-the possible next world war, against Joe Stalin and his voracious ambitions. To get a jump on the latter, Frade has been conducting a secret operation, one of great daring-and great danger-but to conduct it and not be discovered, he and his men must walk a perilously dark line. One slip, and everyone becomes a casualty of war.

New Julie Garwood Novel Set in South Carolina

2011-08-09T12:53:00.000-04:00

The Ideal Man - Julie Garwood

Dr. Ellie Sullivan has just completed her residency at a large urban hospital. While jogging in a park nearby, she witnesses the shooting of an FBI agent in pursuit of wanted criminals, a couple identified as the Landrys. The only person to see the shooter's face, Ellie is suddenly at the center of a criminal investigation.

Agent Max Daniels takes over the Landry case. A no-nonsense lawman, he's definitely not the ideal man that Ellie has always imagined, yet she's attracted to him in a way she can't explain.

Ellie heads home to Winston Falls, South Carolina, to attend her sister's wedding. Shortly after she arrives, though, she receives a surprise visitor: Max Daniels. The Landrys have been captured, and she'll be called to testify. But they've been captured before, and each time the witnesses are scared into silence-or disappear before they can take the stand. Max vows to be Ellie's shadow until the trial, and it isn't long before sparks fly.

Free Gift Wrapping

2011-07-29T08:33:00.000-04:00

One of the services we offer that is a great convenience for our customers:

FREE GIFT WRAPPING

You pick the gift, we wrap it, it's as simple as that.

And guess what - if you give us a call and tell us what you'd like we'll pick it out, wrap it, and have it ready for you when you stop by. It doesn't get any better than that!

Here's what Susan Henderson says about buying gifts at Burry's:

"Burry Bookstore is such a wonderful place! I have been shopping at Burry Bookstore since I was 12 years old, and now I love shopping there with my own children. From books to engraved stationery to educational toys, the selection is wonderful. When I need a gift, it is so convenient to stop by, make my selection, and have the gift beautifully wrapped. It is indeed a blessing to have such a personable bookstore right here in Hartsville!"

Ever tried to hug a porcupine?

2011-07-28T13:57:00.000-04:00

How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop

Can you imagine hugging a porcupine? Sure, it's easy to picture hugging a bunny or even a billy goat, but where would you begin to try to hug a porcupine?

After seeing all his friends hug their favorite animals, one brave boy works up the courage to hug a porcupine, but the porcupine isn't so sure he wants to be hugged!

Troublemaker by Andrew Clements - a good message for Middle School Age children

2011-07-27T13:01:00.001-04:00

Troublemaker - Andrew Clements

There's a folder in Principal Kelling's office that's as thick as a phonebook and it's growing daily. It's filled with the incident reports of every time Clayton Hensley broke the rules. There's the minor stuff like running in the hallways and not being where he was suppose to be when he was supposed to be there. But then there are also reports that show Clay's own brand of troublemaking, like the most recent addition: the art teacher has said that the class should spend the period drawing anything they want and Clay decides to be extra "creative" and draw a spot-on portrait of Principal Kellings...as a donkey.

It's a pretty funny joke, but really, Clay is coming to realize that the biggest joke of all may be on him. When his big brother, Mitchell, gets in some serious trouble, Clay decides to change his own mischief making ways...but he can't seem to shake his reputation as a troublemaker.

From the master of the school story comes a book about the fine line between good-humored mischief and dangerous behavior and how everyday choices can close or open doors.

Jim Butcher - Ghost Story - Dresden Files #13

2011-07-26T09:05:00.000-04:00

Out today! Jim Butcher's Ghost Story. This is #13 in the Dresden Files series.

When we last left the mighty wizard detective Harry Dresden, he wasn't doing well. In fact, he had been murdered by an unknown assassin.
But being dead doesn't stop him when his friends are in danger. Except now he has nobody, and no magic to help him. And there are also several dark spirits roaming the Chicago shadows who owe Harry some payback of their own.

To save his friends Harry will have to pull off the ultimate trick without any magic...

Back to School Pirate Party with Author Melinda Long

2011-07-25T11:09:00.000-04:00

On Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Burry Bookstore is hosting
A Back to School Pirate Party for Kids
from 10:00 am until 12 noon.

Melinda Long will be our guest author. She has written
How I Became a Pirate,
Pirates Don't Change Diapers, and
The Twelve Days of Christmas in South Carolina.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Lots of fun activities, songs, readings.

Come dressed as a pirate and receive a special prize!

Our Children's Block Table and Beanbag Chairs are favorites of Shopping Moms!

2011-07-22T10:00:00.001-04:00

Do you find it hard to shop when your children are with you?
We've tried to provide something fun for the kids to do while Mom and Dad concentrate on selecting a book, greeting card, or would just like a few minutes to browse around. If your children haven't used our block table and beanbag chairs, come give them a try.

Here's what Mandee Thompsen says about her shopping trips to Burry's:

"I love Burry Bookstore! It’s my very favorite place to buy gifts – for family, teachers, and sometimes myself! I especially like to shop for children’s birthday gifts at Burry’s. When my kids get a birthday invitation, they know we’ll be making a trip to the bookstore. Their favorite part is getting to play with the blocks and toys in the play area while I pick out the card, do a quick check to make sure there isn’t a book that I just have to have, while the ladies there wrap the gift! Burry’s is convenient, friendly, and I feel good about shopping there because I know I’m supporting Hartsville families. And, it feels good to support a business that I know loves Hartsville and gives so much back to the community. Besides, I don’t think Hartsville would be the same without Burry’s (it breaks my heart to think of a vacant building where Burry’s has been for decades!) and the only way to ensure it’ll be here for years to come is to make sure we visit them regularly rather than just hoping someone else is, while we shop online to save a few dollars."

Anne Rivers Siddons - It's Good to See You Again

2011-07-21T08:59:00.000-04:00

It's been awhile since Anne Rivers Siddons has had a new novel out - debuting this week is Burnt Mountain

From one of our most acclaimed writers comes this dramatic tale of a well-born Southern woman whose life is forever changed by the betrayal of her mother and by the man she loves.

Growing up, the only place tomboy Thayer Wentworth felt at home was at her summer camp - Camp Sherwood Forest in the North Carolina Mountains. It was there that she came alive and where she met Nick Abrams, her first love...and first heartbreak.

Years later, Thayer marries Aengus, an Irish professor, and they move into her deceased grandmother's house in Atlanta, only miles from Camp Edgewood on Burnt Mountain where her father died years ago in a car accident. There, Aengus and Thayer lead quiet and happy lives until Aengus is invited up to the camp to tell old Irish tales to the campers. As Aengus spends less time at home and becomes more distant, Thayer must confront dark secrets-about her mother, her first love, and, most devastating of all, her husband.

Robert Ludlum has a new one out - Bourne Dominion

2011-07-20T10:18:00.000-04:00

Jason Bourne is searching for an elusive cadre of terrorists planning to destroy America's most strategic natural resources-and needs the help of his longtime friend, General Boris Karpov. Karpov, the newly appointed head of Russia's most feared spy agency, FSB-2, is one of the most determined, honorable, and justice-hungry men that Bourne knows. But Karpov has made a deal with the devil. In order to remain the head of FSB-2, he must hunt down and kill Bourne.

Now, these two trusted friends are on a deadly collision course. From the Colombian highlands to Munich, Cadiz, and Damascus, the clock is counting down to a disaster that will cripple America's economic and military future. Only Bourne and Karpov have a chance to avert the catastrophe-but if they destroy each other first, that chance will be gone forever.

Jason Bourne is one of the most compelling and best loved characters created by internationally bestselling novelist Robert Ludlum. The hero of eight novels, including "The Bourne Identity" and "The Bourne Supremacy," Bourne has also been featured in three blockbuster movies starring Matt Damon. Now, "New York Times" bestselling author Eric Van Lustbader presents a new story about the rogue secret agent who has lost his memory.

Pre-Order Pre-Pay - Save a Bundle!

2011-07-18T11:43:00.000-04:00

We have 9 titles that we are offering a special discount on if you pre-order and pre-pay before they are released.

Save 25% on the titles below, simply by ordering and paying by 7-31-11. Follow this link for more information.

Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace – Gary Chapman

This book helps supervisors and managers effectively communicate appreciation and encouragement to their employees, resulting in higher levels of job satisfaction, healthier relationships between managers and employees, and decreased cases of burnout. Ideal for both the profit and non-profit sectors, the principles presented in this book have a proven history of success in businesses, schools, medical offices, churches, and industry. Each book contains an access code for the reader to take a comprehensive online MBA Inventory (Motivating By Appreciation) - a $20 value. The inventory is designed to provide a clearer picture of an individual's primary language of appreciation and motivation as experienced in a work-related setting. It identifies individuals' preference in the languages of appreciation. Understanding an individual's primary and secondary languages of appreciation can assist managers and supervisors in communicating effectively to their team members.

Regular Price 19.99 Pre-Order Price 14.99

Llama Llama Home With Mama – Anna Dewdney

"Llama Llama, morning light. Feeling yucky, just not right. Down to breakfast. Tiny sneeze. Sniffle, snuffle.
Tissues, please!" "Ah-choo!" Uh-oh, Llama Llama's nose is feeling tickly, his throat is feeling scratchy, and his head is feeling stuffy. Back to bed, no school today for Llama Llama! Instead, he's home with Mama. By lunchtime, though, he's beginning to feel a tiny bit better. But now someone else has the sneezes . . . Mama! And who will help her feel better? Why, Llama Llama, of course! Anna Dewdney's fun-to-read rhymes are sure to help children and their parents get through those under-the-weather days.

Regular Price 17.99 Pre-Order Price 13.49

Ideal Man – Julie Garwood

Dr. Ellie Sullivan has just completed her residency at a large urban hospital. While jogging in a park nearby, she witnesses the shooting of an FBI agent in pursuit of wanted criminals, a couple identified as the Landrys. The only person to see the shooter's face, Ellie is suddenly at the center of a criminal investigation.

Regular Price 26.95 Pre-Order Price 20.21

Victory and Honor – WEB Griffin

Just weeks after Hitler's suicide, Cletus Frade and his colleagues in the OSS find themselves up to their necks in battles every bit as fierce as the ones just ended. To get a jump on Joseph Stalin, Frade has been conducting a secret operation, one of great daring--and great danger--but to conduct it and not be discovered, he and his men must walk a perilously dark line.

Regular Price 26.95 Pre-Order Price 20.21

Sookie Stackhouse Companion – Charlaine Harris

Charlaine Harris has topped the bestseller charts and has become a nationwide phenomenon, thanks to the unconventional-and otherworldly- life of Sookie Stackhouse. Now, readers will have the opportunity for an in-depth look at Sookie, her family, friends, enemies, adventures, and-of course-the lovers who set her world on fire.
Readers will:
Tour Bon Temps via the detailed map in the book, the one created by Charlaine herself!
Read transcripts of Eric and Bill's private conversations
Examine all the branches of Sookie's family tree
Learn the fine points of the distinctions between vampire, shifter, and fae
Get must-have Bon Temps recipes, including Caroline Bellefleur's famous chocolate cake
Test themselves with trivia questions from the series

Regular Price 30.00 Pre-Order Price 22.50

Golden Lasso – Fern Michaels

A spellbinding novel of love and its miracles - When she inherits a ranch in Arizona, Jan Warren puts all her money and dreams into making a success of it. But she soon finds that with Rancho Arroyo comes a heap of problems - problems not helped by the commanding presence of Derek Bannon, owner of the Golden Lasso, the neighboring ranch and vacation hotspot. Derek is determined to buy Jan out - but as the battle becomes increasingly personal, Jan realizes that it's not just her business that's at stake, but also her heart.

Regular Price 27.95 Pre-Order Price 20.96

Magic Tree House #46 Dogs in the Dead of Night – Mary Pope Osborne

Jack and Annie travel to a monastery in the Swiss Alps where, with the help of St. Bernard dogs and magic, they seek the second of four special objects necessary to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Penny. Annotation:

1Regular Price 12.99 Pre-Order Price 9.74

Kill Me If You Can – James Patterson

A poor art student living in New York City finds a duffel bag filled with diamonds during a chaotic attack at Grand Central Station. Plans for a worry-free life with his gorgeous girlfriend fill his thoughts--until he realizes that he is being hunted, and that whoever is after him won't stop until they have reclaimed the diamonds and exacted their revenge.

Regular Price 27.99 Pre-Order Price 20.99

Flash and Bones – Kathy Reichs

A body is found in a barrel of asphalt next to Lowes Motor Speedway near Charlotte just as 200,000 fans are pouring into town for race week. The next day, a NASCAR crew member shares with Tempe a devastating story. Twelve years earlier his sister, Cyndi Gamble, then a high school senior who wanted to be a professional racecar driver, disappeared along with her boyfriend, Cale Lovette. Lovette kept company with a group of right wing extremists known as the Patriot Posse. Is the body Cyndi's? Or Cale's?

Regulary Price 26.99 Pre-Order Price 20.24

Some of you have been around for awhile!

2011-07-15T10:42:00.000-04:00

Are you a new customer of Burry's, just discovering us, or have you been around for awhile?
Who remembers Imogene, Jo Ann, and Cheri?

Now we have Lynn, Elise, Janet, Sue, Elaine and Kit helping you with whatever it is you might be looking for.

If you're a new customer, how did you discover us?

If you're a golden oldie, tell us why you continue to shop at Burry's.

Here is what Libby Bannister had to say:

"My family has been shopping at Burry Bookstore for years for a variety of reasons. When my children were small I shopped for books and gift items for them. Now that I am a grandmother/babysitter I still enjoy the children's section immensely. However, my shopping time is very limited and Burry's always tries to help by wrapping things and having them ready so I can run in quickly and pick them up in between caring for grandchildren. As my children have grown up my oldest daughter orders books that she needs for teaching at Mayo and I had a great experience ordering my youngest daughter's wedding invitations and informal notes a few years ago from Burry's. By being a member of the Super Shopper Club I save quite a bit on my purchases, particularly at Christmas when I do something a bit different for the members of my family and close friends. I select one children's Christmas book and order a large quantity for these special people. The ladies at Burry's gift wrap them for free, I get a discount as a club member, and am supporting my community, all at the same time. Why would I shop anywhere else?"

$459.55 given away at Burry's yesterday!

2011-07-14T14:21:00.000-04:00

Hey Super Shoppers! Hope you enjoyed the 25% off sale we had yesterday. We gave away $459.55 in discounts to our Super Shoppers who took advantage of our sale.
If you haven't joined yet, you are missing out on some great savings. As a Super Shopper Club member you will save 25% on all New York Times and Christian Hardcover Bestsellers, 20% on all other adult hardcover titles, and 10% off on everything else (unless it's already on sale). We have 4 Super Shopper Club sales a year. Yesterday our Super Shopper members saved $459.55!

Follow this link for more information!

Are you a complete idiot when it comes to electronics?

2011-07-13T08:52:00.000-04:00

Here's the perfect guide for you!

Complete Idiot's Guide to Electronics 101 by Sean Westcott and Jean Riescher Westcott

A creative spark for electronic enthusiasts.

Teaches readers the fundamentals of electronics in an engaging, hands-on way. Appropriate for students and aspiring hobbyists alike, this book is loaded with more than a dozen projects that start simple and progressively get more involved as the reader moves through the book.

Topics include: fundamentals of electronics: electrons, voltage, current, power, conductors, insulators, semiconductors, etc.; designing, building, and modifying circuit boards; sensors and controllers; and transmitters and receivers.

Community college enrollment-where basic courses in electronics are most often taught-is at an all time high, up 8% from 2008 enrollment to 3.4 million new students per year.

Specifically designed to appeal to both students and hobbyists with lost of fun, hands-on projects to aid in the learning process.

SEAN WESTCOTT is an IT professional dating back to before the World Wide Web. He was in his high school AV club where he explained technology to his teachers, and ever since he has made it his specialty to bridge the knowledge gap between geeks and the rest of the world.

JEAN RIESCHER WESTCOTT took a History of Computers class back in 1985 and spent a summer studying programming in high school, but has been more of a book geek since she finished her law degree. She spent a long, wonderful time in independent bookselling and now works in book publishing. Sean and Jean have two children and live in Northern Virginia.

What do you do when a cat wants to go to dog school?

2011-07-12T11:14:00.000-04:00

Here is another Skippyjon Jones adventure - what is the siamese cat up to this time?

Skippyjon Jones Class Action
by Judith Schachner

Siamese cat Skippyjon Jones really wants to go to dog school, but his mama won't let him. Inside his closet, he finds himself on the playground of his imagination surrounded by dogs of all kinds. And when a bully sends shiver-itos down the spines of the little yippers, Skippy saves the day and earns the biggest gold star.

25% OFF Super Shopper Club Sale - Wednesday

2011-07-11T11:11:00.000-04:00

We will be having our next Super Shopper Club Member Only Sale on Wednesday, July 13th.

Members will save 25% OFF of all regularly priced in stock merchandise.

For more information about our Super Shopper Club follow this link.

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