"The progressive interweaving of the stories works well to point up parallels, differences, continuities and inter-relationships (between the different periods)", said Prof Baugh. Professor Baugh outlined the three threads of the novel told through the eyes of the three main characters, weaving 200 years of Jamaican life through three centuries - Leigh McCaulay, returning to Jamaica in 1986, John Macaulay, a Baptist missionary in 1886, based on the author's own great-grandfather, and abolitionist Zachary Macaulay, who came to Jamaica in 1786 to work as a bookkeeper on a plantation, and went on to become a major figure in the abolition movement. The book is "very much a Jamaica 50 novel", declared Professor Edward Baugh of the University of the West Indies, in his address as guest-speaker. It was a really nice lifestyle.PAGE ONE: Inside: Self-help and motivational author Stephen Covey dead at 79ĭespite a looming thunderstorm over Kingston on Friday, July 13, an enthusiastic crowd turned out for the launch of Diana McCaulay's highly anticipated second novel, Huracan, at the tastefully decorated UWI Mona Visitors' Lodge. “I’m really hoping this keeps going for the community,” he continued. “People would come in and meet friends here…because of the atmosphere of a used bookstore. “Having a used bookstore was great in the sense that I felt like I was really doing something good for the community,” said Angell, reflecting on his time as owner. People who are interested in buying the store should contact Angell at Others can follow updates on the shop through their Facebook page, “Bookends in Florence.” He plans to train the new owner in all aspects of the operation without extra charge. An aspiring buyer does not need to have much experience, according to Angell. “If it hadn’t been for the COVID-19 closure, I might’ve just kept doing it, but with the COVID closure, there were other things I wanted to do with my life.”Īlthough some have expressed interest in buying the shop, Angell told Reminder Publishing that Bookends is still currently for sale at $35,000, with all of its amenities included. “I’ve been doing this for over 20 years,” said Angell. The concept of selling the store while across the country proved to be difficult however, so Angell elected to move back home to Massachusetts to complete the transition. After living in Utah for a little bit, Angell decided to put Bookends up for sale. Like many businesses, Bookends had to close during the coronavirus pandemic, and according to Angell, they have been closed to this day.Īngell said he was considering reopening the shop when other businesses reopened, but he wanted to move back out to the western part of the country first, a place he used to live before. “It’s different when it’s your store…you can kind of let express your personality.” “It was fun to be able to try out all the different ideas that I had,” said Angell. Angell said he used to book local acts for concerts almost a decade ago, and spearhead other events along the way. Like many shops in Northampton and Florence, Bookends became a place that connected community. I also like science fiction and eastern religion, so I also built up those sections.” “I like movies and music, so I expanded to go into those areas. “One of the nice things about being your own boss is you can kind of tailor your business to suit your interests,” said Angell. There is also an online inventory of approximately 8,000 books that can supplement the in-store sales. In its current iteration, Bookends carries over 30,000 books of all categories, as well as 3,000 DVDs, 1,000 CDs and other miscellaneous items. Prior to becoming the current owner, Angell first started as an employee under Shanahan after finding classified advertisement in the newspaper about the job opening.Īfter six years working at the shop, Angell officially took over as the owner once Shanahan decided to retire in 2004. by Edward Shanahan, who also worked as a reporter and editor for 30 years at publications that included the Daily Hampshire Gazette, Berkshire Eagle and Congressional Quarterly.Īccording to Angell, the business moved to its current location on 80 Maple St. The used bookstore, located on 80 Maple St., first opened in 1990 at 93 Main St. NORTHAMPTON – After 18 years as the current owner, Grey Angell is currently in search of someone else to run Bookends, the Florence staple that has been around for 30-plus years.
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