The Book Market's Two-Sided Movable Shelves

This post is a long time in the making.

Last year, Jan Staley, owner of The Book Market in Crest Hill, told me about some shelving another organization in town was planning to donate to her at some point.

Jan was super excited about the shelves because of their weight, their amount of space, and their versatility - the shelves are double-sided and moveable.

She promised one shelf for BryonySeries books (one side) and books by WriteOn Joliet authors (one side).

Earlier this year, Rebekah and I came into the store after work to help reorganize the entire local author section and move all BryonySeries and WriteOn Joliet books to the shelves.

Timothy created all the signage templates for both sides - and for future use at other places and events. 

Rebekah and I looked for the right cardholders and finished the setup in mid-June, right before yet another bout of diverticulitis for me.

The top of the shelves are reserved for WriteOn Joliet's "Author of the Month," whenever we're able to re-launch that program, either late 2026 or January 2027.

For now, the top has a bin for books, along with a sign asking patrons to purchase and donate any book by a WriteOn Joliet author (which includes books in the BryonySeries, since I have dual membership).

These books will be given away from the WriteOn Joliet booth at Kids Fest on Aug. 1, at he City Square in Downtown Joliet.

And when you're done checking out the books on this moveable shelf, be sure to browse the rest of the local author section and the other books The Book Market has to offer.

Founded in 1977, The Book Market offers used books, novels, children's literature, graphic novels, audiobooks, religious texts, sports books, and much, much more, all at very reasonable prices.

What can be more heavenly on a hot and humid July than a leisurely browse through a bookstore?