The Bookstore Plus
@bookstoreplus.bsky.social
📚We’re a second generation indie bookstore in Lake Placid NY - the heart of the Adirondack Mountains
📚Founded in 1972
📚Order online or give us a call!
📚Founded in 1972
📚Order online or give us a call!
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Hello! We are an independent, second-generation, family-owned bookstore. My mom, Nancy Beattie launched the business in 1973, opening a music and art store; four years later she bought an existing bookshop and formed The Bookstore Plus. Today my husband, Marc and I run the store together!
Join us for a night at The Bookstore Plus with romance author, Jordyn Taylor, for an inclusive singles' mingle! Ticket price includes the book, SEE YOU AT THE SUMMIT by Jordyn Taylor & snacks! Hex and Hop Brewery will be joining us for your beverage purchases! *ages 21+
See our website for more info
See our website for more info
January 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Join us for a night at The Bookstore Plus with romance author, Jordyn Taylor, for an inclusive singles' mingle! Ticket price includes the book, SEE YOU AT THE SUMMIT by Jordyn Taylor & snacks! Hex and Hop Brewery will be joining us for your beverage purchases! *ages 21+
See our website for more info
See our website for more info
Happy New Year! We’re looking forward to another year of great reading, creating, friendships, and new experiences!
January 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Happy New Year! We’re looking forward to another year of great reading, creating, friendships, and new experiences!
Did you hear the news? Taylor's an audiobook girlie just like us!
GOD OF THE WOODS by Liz Moore is selling out fast, but there's still the gift of audiobooks through @libro.fm!
GOD OF THE WOODS by Liz Moore is selling out fast, but there's still the gift of audiobooks through @libro.fm!
December 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Did you hear the news? Taylor's an audiobook girlie just like us!
GOD OF THE WOODS by Liz Moore is selling out fast, but there's still the gift of audiobooks through @libro.fm!
GOD OF THE WOODS by Liz Moore is selling out fast, but there's still the gift of audiobooks through @libro.fm!
Get into the holiday spirit, one page at a time!
December 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Get into the holiday spirit, one page at a time!
The Bookstore Plus is pleased to host author Sandra Weber for a book signing event on Local Shopping Day, Tuesday, December 9, from 4 PM - 6 PM to autograph copies of her book, "JOHN BROWN IN NEW YORK."
December 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The Bookstore Plus is pleased to host author Sandra Weber for a book signing event on Local Shopping Day, Tuesday, December 9, from 4 PM - 6 PM to autograph copies of her book, "JOHN BROWN IN NEW YORK."
Our bookseller, Loree, recently read and loved "THE MONA LISA VANISHES" by Nicholas Day, a nonfiction witty thriller! "The Mona Lisa has a backstory... and this is it. True storytelling at its absolute best! You'll love it!"
November 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Our bookseller, Loree, recently read and loved "THE MONA LISA VANISHES" by Nicholas Day, a nonfiction witty thriller! "The Mona Lisa has a backstory... and this is it. True storytelling at its absolute best! You'll love it!"
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with us, author Sue Steinhardt, and Phil the Dog! By choosing to shop local, you are helping our community THRIVE!
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with us, author Sue Steinhardt, and Phil the Dog! By choosing to shop local, you are helping our community THRIVE!
Our bookseller, Elisa, is currently listening to THE EVERLASTING by Alex E. Harrow! You can get your copy by stopping in the store or shopping on our website, or listen through libro.fm!
November 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Our bookseller, Elisa, is currently listening to THE EVERLASTING by Alex E. Harrow! You can get your copy by stopping in the store or shopping on our website, or listen through libro.fm!
Local Shopping Day is Dec 9th!
We will be offering complimentary gift wrapping and 20% discount on your purchase* OR you can donate your 20% savings to the Lake Placid Thrive & Thrift.
*discount is valid on in-stock items only. Not valid on prior purchases, special orders, or gift card purchases.
We will be offering complimentary gift wrapping and 20% discount on your purchase* OR you can donate your 20% savings to the Lake Placid Thrive & Thrift.
*discount is valid on in-stock items only. Not valid on prior purchases, special orders, or gift card purchases.
November 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Local Shopping Day is Dec 9th!
We will be offering complimentary gift wrapping and 20% discount on your purchase* OR you can donate your 20% savings to the Lake Placid Thrive & Thrift.
*discount is valid on in-stock items only. Not valid on prior purchases, special orders, or gift card purchases.
We will be offering complimentary gift wrapping and 20% discount on your purchase* OR you can donate your 20% savings to the Lake Placid Thrive & Thrift.
*discount is valid on in-stock items only. Not valid on prior purchases, special orders, or gift card purchases.
The Bookstore Plus and The Lake Placid Public Library are pleased to host author, Layne Fargo, for a book signing and conversation with ESPN.com NBA deputy editor Adam Reisinger, on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 2-4 PM at The Lake Placid Public Library to discuss her novel, “The Favorites”.
November 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The Bookstore Plus and The Lake Placid Public Library are pleased to host author, Layne Fargo, for a book signing and conversation with ESPN.com NBA deputy editor Adam Reisinger, on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 2-4 PM at The Lake Placid Public Library to discuss her novel, “The Favorites”.
Did you hear the news?! The newest installment of DOG MAN: BIG JIM BELIEVES, releases November 11, 2025!
Preorder your copy today in-store or on our website and receive an exclusive color assorted dog man pen with purchase! *while supplies last*
Link here: thebookstoreplus.com/item/sHLPL3D...
Preorder your copy today in-store or on our website and receive an exclusive color assorted dog man pen with purchase! *while supplies last*
Link here: thebookstoreplus.com/item/sHLPL3D...
October 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Did you hear the news?! The newest installment of DOG MAN: BIG JIM BELIEVES, releases November 11, 2025!
Preorder your copy today in-store or on our website and receive an exclusive color assorted dog man pen with purchase! *while supplies last*
Link here: thebookstoreplus.com/item/sHLPL3D...
Preorder your copy today in-store or on our website and receive an exclusive color assorted dog man pen with purchase! *while supplies last*
Link here: thebookstoreplus.com/item/sHLPL3D...
Have you seen @katemessner.com's newest release?! WILDLIFE RESCUE, a chapter book series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals, is out now! Stop in the store or shop our website to get yours today!
October 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Have you seen @katemessner.com's newest release?! WILDLIFE RESCUE, a chapter book series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals, is out now! Stop in the store or shop our website to get yours today!
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. we will talk with Amanda Bellows, via Zoom, to discuss Explorers: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions. Join us in the children's section of the store OR email [email protected] for the Zoom link.
October 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. we will talk with Amanda Bellows, via Zoom, to discuss Explorers: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions. Join us in the children's section of the store OR email [email protected] for the Zoom link.
We had a special surprise recently! We got to chat with the wonderful author, Michael Wehunt! His book, THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT, a perfect book for spooky season, is signed and available on shelves now!
October 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We had a special surprise recently! We got to chat with the wonderful author, Michael Wehunt! His book, THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT, a perfect book for spooky season, is signed and available on shelves now!
Staff pick Saturday! Bookstore owner Marc recently read and LOVED Jess Walter's newest novel, SO FAR GONE.
ABOUT THE BOOK| "A reclusive journalist is suddenly thrown into a wild, suspenseful journey to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren."
ABOUT THE BOOK| "A reclusive journalist is suddenly thrown into a wild, suspenseful journey to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren."
October 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Staff pick Saturday! Bookstore owner Marc recently read and LOVED Jess Walter's newest novel, SO FAR GONE.
ABOUT THE BOOK| "A reclusive journalist is suddenly thrown into a wild, suspenseful journey to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren."
ABOUT THE BOOK| "A reclusive journalist is suddenly thrown into a wild, suspenseful journey to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren."
Lynn Painter's newest book, FAKE SKATING, is on our shelves! Get crafty with a DIY bow bookmark that's as swoonworthy as your favorite rom-com trope! 🎀
October 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Lynn Painter's newest book, FAKE SKATING, is on our shelves! Get crafty with a DIY bow bookmark that's as swoonworthy as your favorite rom-com trope! 🎀
ATTENTION LOCAL BOOKCLUBS! DID YOU KNOW?! We offer 10% off paperbacks and 20% off hardcovers for your members. To get the discount, let us know when you are checking out that you are buying for your book club.
Let us know what your group is reading & we can have the books available in the store
Let us know what your group is reading & we can have the books available in the store
September 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
ATTENTION LOCAL BOOKCLUBS! DID YOU KNOW?! We offer 10% off paperbacks and 20% off hardcovers for your members. To get the discount, let us know when you are checking out that you are buying for your book club.
Let us know what your group is reading & we can have the books available in the store
Let us know what your group is reading & we can have the books available in the store
We are pleased to host author Joan O’Leary with The Innovation Hub at Northwood School for a book signing and conversation with Amy Spicer on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 6-8 PM at The Innovation Hub to discuss her novel, “A Killer Wedding”.
Registration for the event: luma.com/84gbpuki
Registration for the event: luma.com/84gbpuki
September 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We are pleased to host author Joan O’Leary with The Innovation Hub at Northwood School for a book signing and conversation with Amy Spicer on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 6-8 PM at The Innovation Hub to discuss her novel, “A Killer Wedding”.
Registration for the event: luma.com/84gbpuki
Registration for the event: luma.com/84gbpuki
Stop by The Bookstore Plus, September 15, to take part in the celebrations on DOT DAY! Stop by today to “MAKE YOUR MARK” on our storefront window and sidewalk!
Copies of "THE DOT" and "ISH" by Peter Reynolds are available in store or online on our website!
Copies of "THE DOT" and "ISH" by Peter Reynolds are available in store or online on our website!
September 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Stop by The Bookstore Plus, September 15, to take part in the celebrations on DOT DAY! Stop by today to “MAKE YOUR MARK” on our storefront window and sidewalk!
Copies of "THE DOT" and "ISH" by Peter Reynolds are available in store or online on our website!
Copies of "THE DOT" and "ISH" by Peter Reynolds are available in store or online on our website!
Elisa's newest staff pick is THE HOUNDING by Xenobe Purvis.
She describes it as "a haunting tale that takes place in a small English village in the 18th century. The village is convinced that a family of 5 sisters turn into dogs!"
Grab your copy in store or on our website at thebookstoreplus.com
She describes it as "a haunting tale that takes place in a small English village in the 18th century. The village is convinced that a family of 5 sisters turn into dogs!"
Grab your copy in store or on our website at thebookstoreplus.com
August 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Elisa's newest staff pick is THE HOUNDING by Xenobe Purvis.
She describes it as "a haunting tale that takes place in a small English village in the 18th century. The village is convinced that a family of 5 sisters turn into dogs!"
Grab your copy in store or on our website at thebookstoreplus.com
She describes it as "a haunting tale that takes place in a small English village in the 18th century. The village is convinced that a family of 5 sisters turn into dogs!"
Grab your copy in store or on our website at thebookstoreplus.com
The Bookstore Plus is pleased to host author and illustrator, Caitlin Friebel, for a book signing event on Saturday, August 30th, from 3-5 PM to autograph copies of her book "OCTOBER IS HAVING A PARTY”.
August 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Bookstore Plus is pleased to host author and illustrator, Caitlin Friebel, for a book signing event on Saturday, August 30th, from 3-5 PM to autograph copies of her book "OCTOBER IS HAVING A PARTY”.
We had a special surprise the other day. We met the wonderful children's author, Andrea Beaty! Thanks so much for stopping in to see us! You can find her children's books, IGGY PECK AND THE MYSTERIOUS MANSION, SOFIA VALDEZ AND THE VANISHING VOTE, and more in our children's section of the store.
August 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We had a special surprise the other day. We met the wonderful children's author, Andrea Beaty! Thanks so much for stopping in to see us! You can find her children's books, IGGY PECK AND THE MYSTERIOUS MANSION, SOFIA VALDEZ AND THE VANISHING VOTE, and more in our children's section of the store.
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Diego Fuego was spotted in the wild by Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social at The Bookstore Plus @bookstoreplus.bsky.social in Lake Placid, NY! Thank you for sharing Katie!!! @phonemova.bsky.social
August 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Diego Fuego was spotted in the wild by Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social at The Bookstore Plus @bookstoreplus.bsky.social in Lake Placid, NY! Thank you for sharing Katie!!! @phonemova.bsky.social
On Tuesday, September 2nd, at 7:00 P.M. we will talk with Kate Messner, in person, to discuss her New York Times and USA Today bestseller and the number one Kid's Indie Next Pick for May/June, TROUBLE WITH HEROES!
@katemessner.com
@katemessner.com
August 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
On Tuesday, September 2nd, at 7:00 P.M. we will talk with Kate Messner, in person, to discuss her New York Times and USA Today bestseller and the number one Kid's Indie Next Pick for May/June, TROUBLE WITH HEROES!
@katemessner.com
@katemessner.com
GIVEAWAY! When you buy 3 or more PENGUIN CLASSIC title's you will also receive a Penguin Classic tote bag! You can find the Penguin Classic titles in our Classic and Philosophy section! **while supplies last**
July 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
GIVEAWAY! When you buy 3 or more PENGUIN CLASSIC title's you will also receive a Penguin Classic tote bag! You can find the Penguin Classic titles in our Classic and Philosophy section! **while supplies last**