Wednesday, August 13
Books, books, books, books, books ...
In honor of their new sidebar link on our blog, I've decided to offer a review or, more properly, a tribute, to one of my favorite haunts, Loome Theological Booksellers, of Stillwater, MN. If you come out to see this place, be sure to set aside several hours, even a whole day if you're as committed a bibliophile as I.
Upon entering the old Swedish church in which it is housed, one is greeted by the sweet scent of hundreds of thousands of used books, each with its own story to tell. Once the pilgrim (If you'll allow the usage) has traversed beyond this initial siren scent, 2,000 years of theological treasure awaits him. Whether one is in search of 10¢ encyclicals or $1000 all-vellum sacramentaries, Loome's will have it somewhere deep within its shoddy bookshelves (it's obvious where the money goes). Their staff will travel anywhere in North America or Europe in search of a particular volume (I want that job!) If Loome's can't find it, I would question its existence. I've heard rumors of volumes supposedly lost in the Fire of Alexandria turning up in their back room ...
Seriously, though, if you're looking for anything rare, Catholic , and out-of-print (we all know what OP stands for, after all), drop them a line. If you're ever in the area, stop by, you won't regret it. And while you're in town, let me know and I'll buy you a cup of coffee!
In honor of their new sidebar link on our blog, I've decided to offer a review or, more properly, a tribute, to one of my favorite haunts, Loome Theological Booksellers, of Stillwater, MN. If you come out to see this place, be sure to set aside several hours, even a whole day if you're as committed a bibliophile as I.
Upon entering the old Swedish church in which it is housed, one is greeted by the sweet scent of hundreds of thousands of used books, each with its own story to tell. Once the pilgrim (If you'll allow the usage) has traversed beyond this initial siren scent, 2,000 years of theological treasure awaits him. Whether one is in search of 10¢ encyclicals or $1000 all-vellum sacramentaries, Loome's will have it somewhere deep within its shoddy bookshelves (it's obvious where the money goes). Their staff will travel anywhere in North America or Europe in search of a particular volume (I want that job!) If Loome's can't find it, I would question its existence. I've heard rumors of volumes supposedly lost in the Fire of Alexandria turning up in their back room ...
Seriously, though, if you're looking for anything rare, Catholic , and out-of-print (we all know what OP stands for, after all), drop them a line. If you're ever in the area, stop by, you won't regret it. And while you're in town, let me know and I'll buy you a cup of coffee!
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