The Book Shop

11/30/2025

11/26/2025

11/21/2025

We are starting off fresh after the loss of The Book Shop in Hickory. We are restructuring our business into small book boutiques. Our two locations: The Antique Corner Mall on 321 in Granite Falls (one very large bookcase filled with holiday selections), and Fizz Ed beside ASU in Boone (3 bookcases & one rack).

11/21/2025

🐾 Bear "rescue" in the Smokies

In October, an unusual and collaborative rescue unfolded on Laurel Creek Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A young black bear, likely startled while trying to cross the busy road, scrambled up a steep bank to escape the traffic. But as more visitors stopped to watch, a “bear jam” formed—trapping the bear and creating a dangerous situation for both the animal and the public.

While we usually let wildlife navigate their environment without interference, this situation called for action. A coordinated team of law enforcement, wildlife biologists, preventive search and rescue (PSAR) rangers, and maintenance crews stepped in. Law enforcement managed traffic, biologists safely tranquilized the bear to prevent injury, and PSAR staff rappelled down the cliff to guide the bear into a backhoe bucket.

Thanks to the quick thinking and teamwork of our staff, the bear was rescued without injury. We're proud of the creative, compassionate rangers that made this possible.

It takes all of us to protect the bears of the Smokies. Here's how you can help:
✅ Observe wildlife from a distance
✅ Avoid stopping in the roadway
✅Abide by posted speed limits



NPS Photo

11/20/2025

Hate to say it but we were forced out of the Hickory Antique Mall due to our plans to transfer ownership, and we had no other option than to sell our inventory to the mall for what they were willing to offer us, having no place to store our bookcases and books. We are starting from scratch at the Antique Corner Mall in Granite Falls with Christmas books. Please come out and support us, so we can continue to offer great book specials to our local customer base.

01/16/2025

12/19/2024

Seasonal Books, Space Books, and StarWars Books while supplies last at The Book Shop in the Hickory Antique Mall on Hwy 70!!!!