Adirondack Bookshelf: Historic Images of the Adirondacks

Historic Images of the Adirondacks, Compiled by Victoria Sandiford. If nature has always been the measure of the Adirondacks, the story of man in these mountains has been the measure of the Adirondack Museum. Here, preserved for generations to see and enjoy, is the beauty he created in response to the beauty around him. Historic Images of the Adirondacks features a diverse selection of images from the Adirondack Museum’s collection of over 70,000 photographs. Included are images of great camps, hotels, Adirondack Guides, lumber camps, early settlers, and much more. With over 140 historic photographs. Softcover. 2008. Available from the Adirondack Museum Store.

Small Local Bookshops: The Adirondack Reader

One of the places I love to go in Inlet is the Adirondack Reader bookshop.  It is a small, friendly, local place; the kind of place where they remember your name and what books you like.  Reggie Chambers owns and runs the shop.  Of course, it has a much more limited inventory than Amazon or Borders, but it has charm, character; it's like a cozy living room where you can sit and read or browse and visit with friends.  The shop carries a good selection of children's books and Adirondack design and history, as well as fiction and gifts.  I think it is my favorite store in Inlet. There aren't many stores, it's true, but this one is worth a visit.