9/9/23 Open 6-9p. No open containers, please.

In Y2K, the ancient wisdom of the legendary Meow Tzu was collected by Michael Kent in "Meow Te Ching" (Gramercy Books 2001), recently arrived here at Bonnett's.

I could've shown off our Eric Stanton fetish art books, Hemingway editions from the '40s, a horror coloring-book (you'll need a lot of red crayons), or any number of other neat things – but, it's Caturday. Enjoy!

#DaytonOhio #BrickAndMortar #UsedBookStore #Caturday #BonnettsBooks

Open today, 9/7/23, from 6-9p. Did I forget to photograph books again? Obviously. Here's a rare portrait of the elusive Bridgette for #WhiskerWednesday. She's my phantom cat–appearing silently from nowhere, vanishing as if she'd never been. She won't be held but she loves to loved.

Note: In the distant past, over 40 years ago, #BonnettsBooks had a store cat, but no more. There's plenty of mayhem without a furball knocking over our toy collections. 😉

#DaytonOhio #UsedBookStore
@bookstodon

8/19/23 Open 6p until at least 9p.
If you love used books, old comics, or back-issue magazine, & you're in Dayton, OH, stop in! Scroll back through our feed for a peek at the kinds of things you might find at #BonnettsBooks!

From the "A day late & a dollar short Dept."..
This was to be a Wildlife or Witty Wednesday post but life got in the way. So, now it's Thankful Thursday, I guess.

8/17/23 Open tonight until at least 9p. No open containers, please.

#DaytonOhio #UsedBookStore #BrickAndMortar #WildlifeWednesday #WittyWednesday #ThankfulThursday
#BonnettsBooks @bookstodon

Are you ready to chill for the weekend? Got your tunes in order. Your ear-holes deserve better than "programming" from a corporate A.I. If you can't make your own playlist,
try Rev. Cool's "Around the Fringe" Friday nights from 8-10p ET on WYSO.org.

8/11/23 — Open 6-10p. No open containers, please.

#DaytonOhio #BonnettsBooks #BrickAndMortar #UsedBookStore #Philosophy #Psychology #WYSO #Music #News #PublicRadio #RevCool #AroundTheFringe #YellowSpringsOH @bookstodon

Feeling artsy, but not artistic? Perhaps an adult coloring book could purge the urge?

This and more here now, from fancy patterns to fantastical creatures, and some for the kids, as well!

8/5/23 Open 6-9p tonight. Closed Sundays. No open containers, please.

#DaytonOhio #DaytonOH #UsedBookStore #BonnettsBooks #ArtInTheCity #ColoringBooks #AdultColoringBooks

I was planning to stay away from comics for a bit, but... this Strange Tales 126 accidentally got 2 covers when made. Note the ripped upper left corner. That's only the outside cover! The inside cover is just dandy. Stop in to see it and more! Also, this issue contains the first appearances of Dormammu and Clea!

8/1/23 Open 6-9p. No open containers, please.

#DaytonOhio #BonnettsBooks #WorldsOldestComicShop #SilverAgeComics #DoubleCover #StrangeTales #DrStrange #TheThing #HumanTorch #Dormammu

Did you truly experience Gem City Comic Con if you came to Dayton, OH and didn't visit BONNETT'S for a vintage-stamped comic?

Thanks to organizers and guests for another great event! Looking forward to next year!

7/24/23 Open 6-9p. No open containers, please.

#BonnettsBooks #DaytonOhio #Since1939 #GoldenAgeComics #BonnettsStamp #WorldsOldestComicShop #GemCityComicCon

Happy #Caturday to all!

Reminder: the shop will be closed Tuesday-Friday, July 18th-21st. Closed on Sundays, as usual.

7/15/23 Open 6-9p. No open containers, please.

#BonnettsBooks #UsedBookStore #WorldsOldestComicShop #VintageEphemera

July 22 & 23 is #GemCityComicCon in #DaytonOhio just a few blocks east of us here at #BonnettsBooks, likely the #WorldsOldestComicShop!

Important: We'll be closed a few days next week in preparation; dates to be determined.

7/13/23 Open 6-9p. No open containers, please.

I don't recall having shared a selfie on M:BOOKS, so here's your humble curator of social media for Bonnett's Books. The shop is 84 years old, in the same location since 1939.

The t-shirt behind me features our old store stamp on the cover of a "Satan in High Heels" paperback movie tie-in novel from 1962. My grandpa wrote the story the movie is based on and my father has a small role in the film.

Stop in if you visit Dayton!

#DaytonOH #BonnettsBooks #SatanInHighHeels #WorldsOldestComicShop

A fresh batch of graphic novels just arrived, mostly Marvel, a few DC, & a couple of others. You might have to wait for me to read some of these first 😉👍

5/31/23 Open 6-9p. No open containers, please.

#BonnettsBooks #DaytonOhio #DaytonOH #BrickAndMortar #UsedBookStore #BackIssueComics #VintageMagazines #ClassicErotica #WorldsOldestComicShop
#Bookstodon

If you're down for Ken Serey's "What's the Story?" book signing tonight, you might also like our War & History sections. Take a look around, there's a lot to be found, in #BonnettsBooks!

5/20/23 Open 5-9p Mask recommended. No open containers, please.

#DaytonOhio #BrickAndMortar #UsedBookstore #KenSerey #WhatsTheStory? #BookSigning #USArmedForcesDay @bookstodon

It's Free Comic Book Day! We might be the World's Oldest Comic Shop, but we only have back-issues. Celebrate FCBD with your favorite NEW Comics Dealers, where you'll find all the latest freebies!

#DaytonOhio #UsedBookStore #BackIssueMagazines #VintageComics #FreeComicBookDay #FCBD #LocalComicShop #LCS #WorldsOldestComicShop #DaytonOH #Dayton #Ohio #BonnettsBooks @bookstodon

"Batman: The Cult" trade paperback first edition, found in one of my to-do boxes Saturday evening by a customer who wisely elected not to carry it around all night. The Dark Knight approves making the tough calls.

4/17/23 Open 6-9p Mask recommended. No open containers, please.

#Batman & #BonnettsBooks - together, fighting the forces of evil since 1939!

#DaytonOhio #BrickAndMortar #MomAndPop #UsedBookStore #VintagePaperbacks #BackIssueMagazines #WorldsOldestComicShop @bookstadon

I've made a personal account: @BonKH

If you're reading this, you're welcome to join me there. 👆 The new account will not impact the #BonnettsBooks account. If you're comfy here, please remain seated. 🙂

I don't double post work & personal accounts, though I've boosted one Bonnett's post there to break it in. 🖖

Friends of #BonnettsBooks!

I often talk about our store history including the phrase, "When the pulps died off..." or something similar about the end of the pulp magazine era. This is the story of that, and the ripples continue to this day. Read on!

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https://thepulp.net/pulp-articles/the-day-the-pulps-died/

#PulpFiction @bookstodon #bookstodon

Local author book signing at #BonnettsBooks!

Ken Serey will be here signing his collection of WWII veterans memories, "What's the Story?" on Armed Forces Day – Saturday, May 20th, from 5-9p. Hope you can make it!

4/4/23 Open 6-9p Mask recommended. No open containers, please.

Bonnett's is older than WWII. Some of the stories in this book could belong to our customers, their family, & friends.

#DaytonOH #DaytonOhio #Bookstodon

Some sweet books you might include in your child's Easter activities. The treats don't all need to be candy!

Hint: you can find these here!

4/3/23 Open 6-9p Mask recommended. No open containers, please.

#DaytonOH #BonnettsBooks #bookstadon

April 1st is #BonnettsBooks board-game night. "Bumps & Grinds" is a 1970 drinking & stripping game "featured in PLAYBOY!" Wash up, dress to UNdress, & BYOB!

4/1/23 Open 6-10p Mask & prophylactic recommended. No outside open containers, please.

#BonnettsAprilFool #DaytonOH