Sheila & I spent a fun morning and early afternoon exploring an old cemetery, Parnassus Books and the Edward Gorey House. The flowers we saw in and near the cemetery on Rte. 6A in Barnstable Village were so beautiful!
I hadn't been in Parnassus since before I moved out west nearly 30 years ago, and I was pleased to see that not much has changed, although in my memory it was painted yellow. Maybe it was in the 80s.
Still had that awesome 'old book smell'. They sell quite a few first editions so this place is not a 'cheap used bookstore' by any stretch of the imagination.
To be honest, it was overwhelming. And hot. Soooo hot. They had fans blowing all over but it was still uncomfortably humid.
Old tin ceiling.
I've bought books here just for the cool covers, although I didn't buy this.
I found these two little beauties near the front of the store. Had to have them. No idea if they are worth anything as I couldn't find any publication dates inside.
Parnassus Book Service is well worth a stop if you ever find yourself tooling around Rte 6A in Barnstable/Yarmouth.
