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A blue whale head sits on top of the signboard advertising rare and out of print books, original prints, and anti quarian maps outside of Blue Whale Books on the west end of the Downtown Mall. Owner Scott Fennessey was think ing of naming his place the Leviathan when he opened it in 1994, but decided a less dark and heavy name was called for. Everyone loves blue whales, don’t
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Area literary buffs, devotees of the printed page in a state with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and a city with a great university: What’s cooler than a pop-up bookstore in a vintage camper? Stumped? Here’s an easier one: How many book stores are there in and around Charlot tesville’s Downtown Mall? At the time of this writing, four. How many local au thors are nationally read and celebrated?
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You get the picture; pick a font and write the caption. You can’t plop down a book in a coffee shop around here with out heads turning to see the title. You can’t open a Word file without folks presuming it’s a manuscript. And they may be right. Here in Charlottesville especially, but all around the area, we love our authors and we cherish our books: We read ‘em, we write ‘em and we donate ‘em to the library book sale to make room on our shelves for more. We have the annual Virginia Festival of the Book, five days of readings, talks, panel discussions, and school visits by popular and prominent authors, plus workshops for writers. We have excellent privately owned shops carrying books from roughly the time when writing was invented to this past Tuesday, and we have used bookshops where the vintage of the volume and its unknown history connect us to a previous reader we can only imagine. Heartwood It’s only natural that a town with a school like UVA should have a great used bookstore practically across the street. And it does. Heartwood Books on El liewood Avenue (on “the Corner”), which owner Paul Collinge opened in 1975, is one of the oldest bookstores in town, and one of the most delightfully jam-packed. Walk up the three outside steps, open the door, inhale the paper smell, and enter: the aisles are narrow, the shelves and tables are overflowing. It’s an at mosphere that gives serious readers a good“Thefeeling.history of literature is sort of our main thing,” says Art Collier, the man most likely to be seen behind the Heartwood desk, talking books and mak ing recommendations. “We’re especially interested in good fiction, some literary criticism, and books about Thomas Jef ferson.” Excellent sections of volumes on the classics, the arts and performing arts, Virginia history, philosophy, and pretty much everything else the general reader loves are to be found here—and to be savored slowly. “The fine art of browsing is being lost,” Collier laments. But not at Heart wood.This may be the digital age, but “the people who come in to the shop love to browse, love to hold their books.” They value that “tactile connection to reading.
“People are just so complimentary all the time,” he says enthusiastically, “People who haven’t visited for a long time are always so happy that we’re still here. They’ll say ‘Half of my library came from you.’ It’s a wonderful experience; people feel such loyalty to us, from all over the country and even the world.”
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Daedalus Bookshop Bookish types know Stephen Dedalus of James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist As a Young Man and Ulysses. They also know the original Daedalus (with an “a” before the “e”), the mythological Cretan inventor who designed the labyrinth to contain the Minotaur (and later the wings with which his son Icarus flew too close to the sun, which melted them and plunged him to a watery death).
Owner Sandy McAdams meant to name his new used bookshop on 4th Street NE after Joyce’s first anti-hero when he painted the lovely tile sign flank ing the door of the business back 1976 or so. But he accidentally spelled it like the hapless father. When he realized his mistake, he decided it was too much trouble to Exploringfix.Daedalus and perhaps lay ing yourself a trail of intended purchases, the better to find your way out after wan dering its three floors with their 100,000 books, you might say his memory slip was fitting. “We’ve got a map, or you can look around,” newcomers might be told. Daedalus is a well-stuffed labyrinth that bibliophiles get happily lost in. McAdams, who co-opened Charlot tesville’s venerable C & O Restaurant as well, may not be in the shop much anymore, but “his eclectic thumbprint” is all through it, the shop’s Seth Millner says. “A lot of this was a passion project for him over the years. It’s really just a mountain of books. He runs it almost like an adoption center, and it’s a place to treasure hunt more than anything else.” Look for the poetry and literary magazines upstairs.
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“People would come to the trailer wherever I was and they’d have a drink and we’d all sit around talking,” Buchan an says. That led to Bluebird’s “bookish meet-ups”—“friends hanging out” talking about whatever they’re currently reading.
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Things like helping customers eager for recommendations, something members of the staff, several of whom are writers or have graduate degrees in the humani ties to their names, are well-qualified for. There is a lot to choose from. “We try to carry all kinds of writing,” Kudravetz says, and that includes volumes on every thing from gardening, art, and interior design, to history, philosophy, biography and memoir, plus no small amount of se rious fiction and poetry—“literary things you wouldn’t find,” she notes at a chain store. Not to forget the kids either: “I love having the kids section,” Kudravetz says. “I love it that we’re not a separate children’s and adult store. Adults like to read Calvin and Hobbes sometimes.”
More than that, New Dominion is more of a community hub than ever. Its book club, with an average attendance of about 25 people, meets once a month, up the flight of stairs at the back of the store, or in the lovely mature rose garden just out the window. The UVA Creative Writ ing Department holds readings Thursday evenings. More open-to-the-public read ings and book talks take place Friday and Saturday evenings. “We are lucky that John Grisham has had a wonderful relationship with the Bookshop for many, many years,” says Kudravetz. “He comes and he signs in scriptions for people.” Other authors who maintain similar ties to the shop include fantasy writer Alex Harrow, and Jocelyn Nicole Johnson, whose collection of short stories, My Monticello, garnered much critical acclaim. Crozet’s Bluebird Bookstop
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Just across the Mall from the Para mount Theater is a spot that’s been full of books for a quarter of a century or more—or so estimates Daphne Spain, owner of 2nd Act Books, its current in carnation. Spain has been running the shop that used to be Read It Again, Sam since 2019. “I had been a volunteer there when I was teaching at UVA,” she remembers. “I would go in every week”—and as her web site has it, “she wielded a fierce feather duster.”Today, like all of Charlottesville’s pri vately owned booksellers, 2nd Act has character, a comfortable lived in—read in—feel to it. When she reopened the store under its new name, Spain says, “I knew I needed a different niche. “The kids is what I focused on—and outreach to the African-American com munity.” Look around and you’ll note her children’s section with its train set, its puzzle on the table, and its space to read. Of 2nd Act’s 15,000 books—nonfiction, fiction, sci-fi, mysteries, history including Black history, science, and much else—a couple of thousand are for kids. New Dominion Bookshop New Dominion Bookshop on the Mall opened way back in 1924, making it the oldest bookstore in the Commonwealth.
In the meantime, Buchanan found a spot in Crozet on Three Notch’d Road, opened a regular terra firma bookstore, and stocked it with “new and notable” volumes including young adult and graphic novels, and kids’ books. Today along with meet-ups there are frequent events including author’s read ings, a new mom’s group and, yes, a book club. Once a month or so, the bookmo bile still goes someplace fun.
A Community of Readers “People come in and say, ‘Oh my gosh, you’ve got four bookstores right here on the Mall,’ Daphne Spain says. Spain made a business card size map with all four of them on it for her em ployees to give to customers who can’t find what they want at 2nd Act. She even took them around to the other three bookstores. “I think it makes us more of a bookstore community,” she says. “There is this whole community of book readers out there.” Art Collier agrees. “No matter what country you come from, no matter how old or how young you are, when you come into our shop,” he says—and he might as well be speaking for them all—“you are part of thatIndeed.community.”
they? And they love the store’s sole feline employee,NowadaysGizmo.some customers head straight to the back of the shop, to the full room’s worth of art books and bios. Others are drawn by the antiquarian books or the thousands of original prints from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, as well as original maps from as early as the 1500s. Recently added are five whole shelves’ worth of Medieval stud ies volumes. Shelves of newly acquired volumes flank the doorway. “We focus on books that are in excel lent condition,” says manager Andrew Hniat, the main buyer and cataloger of the shop’s inventory. “Sometimes people don’t realize that it’s a used bookstore. They comment on the selection, and they love how organized it is; they can find what they want.”
One great place to find popular fiction is just out of town in Crozet at Blue bird Bookstop. Flannery Buchanan, a mother of four avid readers, established it to provide a community hub for eager bibliophiles in her area. Buchanan began in April 2021 with a piece of vintage vacation equipment more associated with public parks than private libraries: a 1966 Banner custom camper she filled with books and took around to wineries, breweries, craft festivals and the like.
A gentleman named C.C.—for Chris topher Columbus—Wells bought it in 1926, and ran it in several downtown locations until 1987, when it was pur chased by one of his employees, Carol Troxell, who made the store a center for Charlottesville literary life with regular readings and signings by both local and nationally known authors. Julia Kudravetz, co-founder of the monthly Charlottesville Reading Series featuring poetry and prose, purchased New Dominion, now Charlottesville’s only independent new bookshop, in Oc tober of 2017 after Troxell’s untimely death, and has carried on the shop’s much valued traditions, including what she calls “old-fashioned touch things.”
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SIMMONS GAP ROAD 5-acre lot with mature hardwoods. Great opportunity to build with no HOA. Private building site amongst beautiful woods. Located between Free Union and Earlysville but so convenient to Charlottesville & UVA. MLS#621177 $140,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250
9 2022,2317AUGUST WEEKLYESTATEREALTHE3133ISSUE WWW.C-VILLE.COMWWW.MCLEANFAULCONER.COM 503 Faulconer Drive| Charlottesville | VA 22903 | office: 434.295.1131 | email: homes@mcleanfaulconer.com GREY OAKS Spectacular 53-acre country estate with incredible custom-designed home, wonderful outdoor spaces, multi-functional 1,800 sf barn, 2-acre lake, Blue Ridge views, and a private, serene setting—all within 15 miles of Charlottesville. MLS#617485 $3,965,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 greyoaksfarmva.com SUNNYSIDE Remarkably large parcel located convenient to Charlottesville and UVA. Exceptional Blue Ridge views, charming farmhouse (in need of restoration). Under VOF easement but with divisions into already predetermined parcels. MLS#585228 $4,400,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 ROUND HILL 120-acre Albemarle County estate featuring a 5-bedroom manor home with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Rivanna Reservoir frontage. Close proximity to the city limits and Charlottesville-Albemarle airport! MLS#625402 $5,450,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 ESTATE PARCEL IN AFTON Stunning, mountain views available on this attractive 14± acre property, possessing lovely streams and woods. This parcel is only 1.5 miles from Route 151 Brew Trail, with easy access to Wintergreen, Charlottesville & UVA. MLS#629702 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250 or Robert Mellen, 434.996.7386 LAMBS ROAD Private, 6+ acre wooded lot, that’s conveniently close to Charlottesville, but still in Albemarle County. The property contains large, mature trees and a small stream that winds through the middle. Three potential division rights. MLS#626128 $259,000 Jeremy Fields, 434.270.1220 SOUTHWIND ESTATES 3 separate, parcels with commanding Blue Ridge Mtn. views, level building sites only 15 minutes from Charlot tesville. Sites have been perked, have wells, and ready for your dream home. MLS#632482 $375,000 (7.8 acres), MLS#632490 $275,000 (2.4 acres), MLS#632487 $175,000 (2.0 acres), Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700 BROOMFIELD FARM 29.74 acre farm, two approved tax parcels, lovely pastoral setting. Mountain views, historic red barn and excellent eight stall stable. Great protected neighborhood, near wineries, restaurants and other shopping. MLS#624834 $495,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 OWENSVILLE ROAD 5-bedroom residence on 2 ac. lot in Meriwether Lewis Elementary District! Stunning home has top quality finishes and many features include: open floor concept on all levels; fully loaded chef’s kitchen; and so much more! MLS#632111 MLS#632111 $1,675,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455
MURPHY’S CREEK FARM Wonderful gently rolling parcel of land with just under 26 acres, 18 miles south of Charlottesville. The land is wooded (mostly hardwoods) with an elevated building site, stream/creek, total privacy, and long road frontage. MLS#619394 $285,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
EDNAM FOREST Wonderfully large 1.5+ acre building lot in Ednam Forest. Build your dream home on this elevated, wooded lot located in a single family community, minutes from UVA and within walking distance to Boar’s Head Resort. MLS#598537 $289,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
RIVER LAWN FARM Southern Albemarle estate with 1.5 miles of frontage on the James River with 540± acres of highly fertile, gently rolling landscape. Historic farmhouse dating to the late 1700s offers extensive views of the river. Under conservation easement with the VOF. MLS#630470 $4,865,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
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4303 JAMES RIVER ROAD
Old Trail Living! This 4-bedroom townhome has been lovingly maintained with gleaming hardwoods, granite counters and fantastic finished space over the 2-car detached garage. Cozy patio with fencedin backyard plus covered front porch overlooking a lush common space. Enjoy all the amenities Old Trail Village has to offer. MLS # 629131 $534,500
4189 RED HILL ROAD
BLACKWELLS HOLLOW RD
info@stevewhiterealtor.com242-835529YearsofSpecializinginBuyer&SellerRepresentationforResidential,Farms&Estates
Magnificent mountain views from this gorgeous 4.21 acre parcel. Located close to Faber, VA and within 1.5 miles of 29 and only 30 minutes to Charlottesville and UVA. Parcel is all open and is 1 of 4 contiguous parcels offered. MLS # 629036 $124,500 223 GRASS DALE LANE
Exceptional details describe this custom-built, builder home. From the mahogany floors, the 60X96 kitchen island, exquisite moldings, spa-like primary suite to the private, park-like 10 acres. The floor plan is an entertainer’s dream, or the perfect family home with attached apartment. Sit on the beautiful gazebo overlooking your fenced, level yard including a 475’ zip line! Hardware River frontage for the water enthusiasts. Unfinished, walk-out terrace level, detached 3-bay shop plus equipment run-in shed and gated entry. MLS # 622132 $1,795,000
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Absolutely private and pristine deep water lake of 50+/- acres, with (2) miles of shoreline, in Nelson County, surrounded by nearly 800 acres of commercial pine forest, designed for staggered harvests into perpetuity. An incredibly rare recreational paradise. A new lake home, with quality appointments at waters edge, a boat house with (2) lifts and a large steel storage building to house toys and equipment. Internet and generator are in place. Nearly 7 miles of interior roads and trails with mountain views. Includes access to nearby James River! MLS # 623894 $4,400,000
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1100 Dryden CharlottesvilleLanestevewhiterealtor.com
This exceptional 15,000sf custom home created with exquisite craftsman-ship and luxurious attention to detail, sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Wintergreen. Eucalyptus flooring leads you past mahogany doors and foyer to the dining room with a wagon wheel ceiling and alabaster and bronze chandelier. The great room is stunning with a 19’ barrel ceiling and two-story Rumford stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen with wet bar, custom copper vessel sink from Italy, and butler’s pantry will delight you. Located on the first floor, you also find a pool, sauna, and gym. A media and billiard room are located on the second level with three additional bedrooms. MLS 622288 $2,292,500
201 CARDINAL LANE
Steve White (434)
Gorgeous and secluded describe this 65 acre western Albemarle parcel that is surrounded by the Patricia Ann Byrom Preserve Park. Parcel has access through the park itself and consists mostly of hardwoods. Also find beautiful rock outcroppings, spectacular mountain views (with some clearing), mountain stream, trails and a couple of possible private building sites. Parcel is located within 30 minutes of Charlottesville. Truly a one-of-kind opportunity to own 65 acres plus have access to the adjoining park’s 213 acres and trails. MLS #617660 $695,000 416 ALPHA STREET Move-in ready 3-bedroom 2.5 bath bungalow situated on an elevated city parcel. Residence features hardwood floors, spacious living and dining areas, main floor master suite with garden tub and separate shower. Upstairs, find two additional bedrooms (one with nice Blue Ridge Mountain views) and a hall bath. Property is comprised of two separate tax map parcels so building a second residence could be a possibility. This updated residence is filled with natural light, cozy spaces and a private rear deck for relaxation. MLS #632862 $249,500 ROCK SPRING ROAD
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