About Us
We are living the dream!
No, really, we are. I'm very proud to say that RiverRun Bookstore is now seven years old, and going strong. People always say "I've always wanted to open a bookstore" with a wistful look, like they would have done it if only they had drawn the lucky number, or found the golden ticket. Or they would have done it if it wasn't a completely crazy, quixotic endeavor in this modern world. Well we did it, and all it took was guts, and faith in our community.
Our Portsmouth, NH Community
We believe Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a special place, and we knew that the people who live here love to read, and love to come downtown. We also believe that special places don't sustain themselves, and so we do our best to strengthen this community through civic involvement. If you check out the Community Involvement area at the bottom of the page, you'll see some of the many pies we have our little fingers in.
Events
Thanks to our events co-ordinator, Michele, we also have an amazing schedule of entertainment. See our photo gallery, and also our events page. We're happy to mail you signed copies if you are unable to attend a signing but would like a signed book.
Staff Picks
The best way to get to know us is to check out our staff picks section. It's a good window into who we are.
Buy Books Online
Finally, we'd love it if you used the commerce area of our website to buy books. They will be shipped, free, straight to your home. It would be one little piece of business that the big boys don't get, and we'd love you for it!
Staff Picks
From Our Blog
- 8/28/10
The Time Traveler's Wife was an amazing book filled with sadness and happiness. I would consider it one of my favorite books. After I read The Time Traveler's Wife, I read the classic book, Catcher in the Rye. The book is about a boy named Holden who spends three days in New York City. It talks about all of his adventures and memorial experiences. The Catcher in the Rye is a fast read, and definitely a book worth reading!
Charlie St. Cloud is the book I am currently reading. It has an amazing plot and right away you fall in love with the book, and the wonderful relationship between two brothers. My next book is another classic, Lord of the Flies! I’ll tell you how I liked it next week!
Keep on reading!
