The Side Room

Andersonville Books · Andersonville · sits 4–12

The back quarter of the store, behind the poetry shelves. Eight armchairs, two floor lamps, a rug that has seen things. The owners give it away free to book clubs and writing groups on the understanding that a few people will buy a few books.

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Wi-Fi

Coffee service

Quiet

Restrooms

House rules

—Buy a book if one grabs you.

—That's the whole deal.

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What it costs

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