March 2020
#KEEP UP THE KINDNESS
Dear Friends,

While we remain cautious and concerned about the virus, we can't help but marvel at the outpouring of compassion we've observed over the last few weeks. We've seen schools scrambling to provide meals for hungry children, neighbors volunteering to grocery shop and run errands for the homebound, gift cards purchased from favorite local businesses, GoFundMe accounts set up for unemployed restaurant workers, and homes opened to stranded college students. Keep it up. Keep helping one another. Keep up the kindness.

As an independently-owned small business we also feel the pinch, and as sales have declined, we are doing our best to stay open, keep our employees working and the cats cared for. We're aware that money is likely tight for many of you as well, so b eginning today, and for as long as we are able, all books (excluding those consignment) and Gift Cards will be 20% off. This is good for online or in-store purchases. We've recently added several gift card options on our website - type "Gift Card" in the search box - but feel free to contact us directly by phone.

Stay tuned for updates Facebook , Instagram and Twitter from us as the days unfold. Remember: we're all connected. No virus can ever really keep us apart.

Be well and keep up the kindness!

Love Bob, Jan, George, Mallory, Megan
and our Feline family
STAFF PICKS

We thought you'd enjoy seeing some of the collection of Cuban Books & Posters we acquired recently. They make us so happy!
Handmade Cuban Books
 We are so excited about these amazing works of art! We now have over 15 handmade Cuban books from the artist collective Ediciones Vigia . Located in Matanzas, Cuba, this collective creates limited edition books of poetry, literature, history, philosophy, and more. $40+
Cuban Film Posters (1960s - 1990s)
We're also thrilled with the more than a dozen artist-designed silkscreen Cuban film posters we now have. They are striking with their vibrant, bold colors and designs. $50+
All in Line (1945) by illustrator Saul Steinberg. Features the witty drawings of Romanian-born American artist Saul Steinberg (1914-1999), known mostly for his cartoons in The New Yorker.
First Edition, $75.
AND MORE!

Additional books we've added to our inventory this month include:

Poetry
Civil War
Astrology & Esoteric
Art
...and some pretty cool vintage books, including the ones below:
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Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.
- Maya Angelou

In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
- Albert Camus, The Plague

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
- Mark Twain

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.
- Coretta Scott King
Power Up
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION

Mon - Sat: 10AM - 7PM
Sunday: 12PM - 5PM

At present, we continue to remain open, although we are reevaluating daily and will provide updates if anything changes. W e are maintaining most of our regular hours and taking extra precaution with vigilant in-store cleaning and sanitation. The size of the store, and the scarcity of customers lends itself to the practice social distancing, but by no means can we guarantee a virus free environment. We will do our part to continue to create a safe and healthy environment, but always use your own judgment and put your health and that of your family first. We will do the same .

** We are also offering curb side pickup. Just call ahead and tell us the book(s) you want and we'll deliver your purchase to you as you wait in your car. A little fresh air will help us all!**
AUDIO BOOKS FOR SALE
Tired of listening to the news 24/7? How about considering an audiobook? Like many independent bookstores, we've recently partnered with Libro.fm. An alternative to Audible, Libro.fm is an independent audiobook company that makes it possible for bookstores to sell digital audiobooks.

A portion of of every audiobook purchase and 100% of every membership will go to support Atlanta Vintage Books. Please visit
for more information. Don't forget to use the promo code SHOPBOOKSTORESNOW.

P.S.: Don't want to sign up for a whole year? You can also buy a  one-month audiobook gift membership (for yourself or another) for $15 and 100% of the sale will go to Atlanta Vintage Books.

P.P.S. Already use another audiobook provider (like Audible)? Switch to Libro.fm and get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1. Use the code SWITCH. https://libro.fm/switch
CAT CORNER

Have you ever snapped a photo of one of our cats? Email us the picture, and we might use it in the next newsletter!
Great news! Sammy has found a new home as the resident store cat at Ale Yeah! Craft Beer Marketplace in Decatur. He's gradually getting acclimated to his new environment and loves the owner Eddie and staff. We encourage you to visit him (when able), let him sit on your lap, and enjoy a glass of beer or root beer at this family friendly local establishment. 
With her nemesis enjoying his new abode, Mickey finally ventures up from the basement to reclaim her territory.
Boo hones his psychic skills. More customer bellyrubs in the future, perhaps?
Panther finds himself scooped up by a hugging, feather boa-wearing biped. He is still not quite sure how all this happened.
Trivia Question
Answer the following trivia question correctly and we'll enter you in a drawing for a $10 gift certificate!

What is the phrase written in large friendly letters on the cover of the intergalactic guide book in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

*Email your answer to avbooks@att.net with "Trivia" in the Subject field.