"Bearpond Books

Independence is becoming an endangered attribute in the book business these days. Leave Vermont for a more typical American state and you might have trouble locating a truly independent bookstore.

With mega-retail chains readers get homogenization – the same “hot” books displayed in cities across the country. With independent shops – there’s more opportunity to discover the hidden gem of a novel, biography or cookbook. Without staff at independent bookstores we probably never would have been introduced to Barbara Kingslover.

While Vermont has done a commendable job of supporting local businesses – the push to make our lives busier and busier continues – making it hard for people to find the time to browse the stacks of our store. For those who can only browse after hours – we offer our online store featuring a large selection of books and home delivery.

Besides the satisfaction of supporting an independent business – buying local both online and off, helps keep your money circulating in the community – supporting schools and much needed infrastructure repair.