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The Book Zealot

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The Book Zealot

New and Used Books, Movies and Music We are located In Peddlers Market. We have an ever changing inventory of 30,000 used books.

We also carry a handful of New books by regional and local authors.

02/27/2026

🔎 CASE CLOSED: We’ve Found Our Detectives!

After a whirlwind of auditions, interrogations, alibis, and suspiciously dramatic monologues, we have cracked the case. The Murder Mansion is now officially filled with a wonderfully chaotic mix of brand‑new performers and seasoned stage veterans—each bringing their own flair to this mystery.

Introducing the cast of Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion:

• Marqus – Detective Kane
• Casey – Detective Christie
• Jamie – Aggie
• Desiree – Bobbie
• Gabe – Conan
• Emily – Dash / Velma
• Haley – Hannah
• Deb – Madame Doyle
• Bryce – Batman
• Katy – Miss Marple
• Anthony – Sam Spade / Fred
• Graham – Sherlock Holmes
• Daniel – Frank Hardy
• Phoenix – Joe Hardy
• Angie – Nancy Drew
• Austin – Shaggy
• Billie – Daphne

Thank you to every brilliant, bold, and delightfully suspicious actor who auditioned. From fresh faces to familiar favorites, this ensemble is going to make the Murder Mansion unforgettable.

Come see this cast live on stage May 6-10! Tickets go on sale April 15th!

01/14/2026

📜 NEW ARRIVALS! 📜

These are large, coffee-table style books titled "Character Sketches from the Pages of Scripture, Illustrated in the World of Nature".
The series is unique because it teaches biblical character traits by pairing a Bible story with a nature/animal study.

Each chapter focuses on a specific character quality (like meekness, loyalty, or decisiveness). It illustrates this quality using a story from the Bible and a corresponding example from the animal kingdom.
The books are famous for their beautiful, realistic nature illustrations. The detailed artwork of animals is often considered the highlight of the series.

Come visit our booth at Peddlers Market and browse through this special set and all our other new treasures!

01/12/2026

Calling all vintage literature lovers! 📚✨

We just got in a stunning collection of VINTAGE MODERN LIBRARY EDITION BOOKS! These beautiful, collectible editions are the perfect addition to any bookshelf.

These classic titles include:

The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner
The Republic by Plato
Confessions by Jean Jacques Rousseau
The Canterbury Tales by Chaucer
Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Sons and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence
Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser
The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler

Come down to the our booth at Peddlers Market and browse this incredible new collection. These vintage treasures won't stay on the shelves for long!

01/10/2026

Ahoy, book lovers! Look what just docked at The Book Zealot!

We just shelved a massive new arrival of the iconic Richard and Adam Bolitho novels by Alexander Kent!

Get ready to set sail and lose yourself in these epic historical naval adventures. From the high seas to gripping battles, this incredible collection has it all. We have a whole fleet of them waiting for you!

Come down to the Peddlers Market and browse our shelves before they are all gone.

Which Bolitho adventure is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇

01/08/2026

NEW ARRIVALS! 🚨 The iconic Travis McGee series has landed!

Get ready for hardboiled mystery and high-seas adventure with this incredible collection of Travis McGee novels by John D. MacDonald! We have a fantastic selection of these classic vintage paperbacks waiting for you.

Titles in this new haul include:

The Deep Blue Good-by (multiple copies!)
Darker Than Amber
Seven
The Long Lavender Look
The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper
The Dreadful Lemon Sky (multiple copies!)
Soft Touch
Nightmare in Pink
The Price of Murder
Bright Orange for the Shroud
The Damned

Complete your collection or dive into this legendary series for the first time! Come down to the our Booth at Peddlers Market and browse these vintage treasures before they disappear.

01/07/2026

Attention ACTION FANS! 💥
A huge haul of vintage paperbacks has just hit the shelves!

The iconic EXECUTIONER SERIES BY DON PENDLETON!

Get ready to dive into the thrilling, action-packed world of Mack Bolan with these classic vigilante adventures. Whether you're a long-time fan looking to complete your collection or a newcomer to the series, now is your chance to grab these explosive titles.

From California Hit and Jersey Guns to Arizona Ambush and Chicago Wipe-Out, we have a fantastic selection of these gritty, high-octane stories waiting for you.

Don't wait! These vintage treasures are sure to go fast. Come on down and browse the collection today!

01/06/2026

🕵️‍♂️💥 HUGE NEW ARRIVAL! The Killmaster Series by Nick Carter just hit the shelves!💥🕵️‍♂️

Get ready for action, espionage, and vintage thrills! We've just shelved a massive collection of the iconic Killmaster Series spy novels by Nick Carter at The Book Zealot!

Look at this incredible haul of vintage paperbacks! From titles like The Arab Plague, The Red Guard, and Saigon to The Cyclops Conspiracy, Temple of Fear, and The Devil's Dozen, we have dozens of these classic, action-packed adventures waiting for you on our shelves.

Whether you're a long-time fan of agent N3 or looking to dive into some retro spy fiction, this is the perfect opportunity to stock up.

Hurry in to browse the full selection! These are sure to go fast!

12/22/2025

Is it time to refresh the bedtime rotation?

We just restocked the kids' section and you do not want to miss these titles! We have a wonderful mix of modern favorites and classics ready for a new home.

❤️ I Love My Mommy, Read to Me Grandma, and Take Heart, My Child 💙 The Very Hungry Worry Monsters and In My Heart: A Book of Feelings 💜 The Knot Fairy, Uni the Unicorn, and Spider Sisters ⭐ How to Catch a Star and What Do You Do With An Idea? 🐊 Cornelius and I Want to be a Dino-Kid!... and MORE

Come visit The Book Zealot Booth at Peddlers Market and find your next nightly read!

12/21/2025

Spiral-Bound Gold: Regional Cookbooks just Hit the Shelves!

We just got a fantastic collection of vintage Regional and Local Cookbooks in stock! These spiral-bound treasures are full of community history, tried-and-true recipes, and lots of nostalgia.

Highlighted in this batch: 🌻 Iowa Pride: Melvin Centennial (1901-2001) and Hawarden United Methodist Church (1987). 🌾 Minnesota Classics: Luverne St. John's Lutheran (200th Year American Cooking theme), Jasper Trinity Lutheran ("Cooking with TLC"), and First Minnesota/United Way "Epicurean Delights."

These community cookbooks are perfect for finding unique recipes or adding to your collection. Come browse the shelves and find your next favorite dish!

12/19/2025

Sheriff Walt Longmire is in the building!

We just got a massive haul of Craig Johnson’s Longmire mysteries in stock! If you loved the TV series, you have to experience the books that started it all. Whether you are looking for a specific title or starting the series from scratch, come check out what we have.

Stop by The Book Zealot booth at Peddlers Market today to pick up your next read. They won't last long!

12/10/2025

Ready for your next binge-read? 📚☕
Say HELLO to your weekend plans! 👋 We just processed the entire Hello Series by Kelsie Hoss and they are hitting the shelves NOW.
There is nothing better than having the next book ready to go the second you finish the last one. From Hello Single Dad to Hello Quarterback, experience the full emotional rollercoaster in one go.
Stop by The Book Zealot booth at Peddlers Market to claim this collection!

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109 9th Avenue SW
Watertown, SD
57201

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Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16058782100

Website

http://thebookzealot.com/

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