Dealers in Used Books, Paper Collectibles, Pulp Novels, Previously-Viewed Movies, Erotica, Vintage Comics, and Back-Issue Magazines.
We are a second-hand bookstore powered by Dayton Book Fair—all of our books are $1 each! We also carry unusual literary themed gifts and a selection of greeting cards. The store is gently themed on Alice in Wonderland, and “Let the Adventure Begin!” greets you at the front door.
Established 1985. Expert in rare and antique books and manuscripts. Specialist in theology, history, military history, and literature but handle books on all subjects.
The Velvet Bookmark Collective is a mobile bookstore and bookish experience based in Ohio, bringing carefully curated books, literary gifts, and immersive reading experiences to markets, festivals, private gatherings, and special events. Our collection features new and gently used books, with a special love for Ohio authors, local stories, independent authors, and beautifully unusual reads. You’ll also find Blind Dates with a Book, literary gifts, bookish accessories, and our signature Immersive Reading Boxes, designed to turn a favorite story into an experience. Beyond the bookshelves, The Velvet Bookmark Collective creates intimate literary events and private bookish experiences, including themed gatherings, quiet reading nights, author-focused events, and After Dark experiences for adults. Whether you’re looking for your next great read, a unique literary gift, or an experience that feels like stepping inside a book, The Velvet Bookmark Collective brings the pages to you.
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