The Book Escape

Our first customer today had just come from The Book Thing, where she was #15 in line. When the doors opened there, she said several people rushed past her to get to the sections they wanted first. Which is understandable—when thousands of free books are involved, you want to be the first to get to the books you want.

Afterward, she came here, headed to the Art section, took her time browsing, and left with about $40 worth of art books.

Two ways to build a library: the thrill of the chase, or the pleasure of the browse at one of Baltimore's many independent bookstores.

Baltimore is lucky to have both.

New cool sign up in our mystery/thriller section today. And a brew or two always helps solve a mystery, at least the person thinks it does. $50

Looking for a book club to join?

A friend of The Book Escape—and a former bookstore owner herself—recently started a new book club that's off to a great start. The next meeting is at Octobar on the 23rd. Call or text her if you're interested!

As luck would have it, this month's selection is a book we currently have in stock. And if you join the book club, let us know and we'll give you an extra 10% off the book, bringing your total discount to 25% off.

A lot of Orioles fans came into the store today after their game got rained out.

The one that really tugged at my heartstrings was a young woman carrying one of those clear stadium bags — glove inside, ready to catch an Oriole homer, and now unexpectedly browsing books instead.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

She ended up leaving with a Stephen King novel, after we talked a bit about how used Stephen King books used to be everywhere, but somehow aren’t nearly as plentiful anymore. She took one of the last used ones we had.

Anyway, happy to welcome all Orioles fans in any circumstance — before the game, after the game, and, well... like now.

The O’s just began a season-high 10-game homestand yesterday, so we’re looking forward to seeing plenty more orange and black around the store in the days ahead.

Looks like the Memorial Day weekend might be a little bit of a washout and not the best time to go to the beach. But we've got the goods here to help you relax! (ignore the shark).

BTW, don't forget about our Friday Happy Hour from 4-7pm. Buy two books, get the third one FREE!