The John Bale Book Company is owned and operated by Dan Gaeta and his wife Edith Reynolds. Dan is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers of America Association (ABAA) and a regular participant of bookfairs throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic states. Our specialties include fine bindings, Americana, and ephemera items. Our inventory includes more than 20,000 volumes within our retail space, 45,000 online, and a hearty selection of prints and ephemeral items.
The John Bale Book Company Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. On Saturdays, our hours are 10 - 4. The menu includes sandwiches, soup, salads, and desserts as well as freshly brewed coffee drinks, teas, and cold beverages.
If you're not in the mood to eat, feel free to browse our retail books.
To get on our list for the daily soup and specials, give us a call with your email address. Copies of our menu are available at the counter.
Our cafe uses the freshest ingredients from local suppliers: Boars Head meat, Sweet Maria Cookies, Passalaqua espresso, Harney teas, Redding Roasters Coffee, and fresh produce from Jarjuras.
