Daniel Nester reported yesterday that the much-admired Dove & Hudson bookstore in Albany's Center Square neighborhood will now be closed the first seven days of each month for "semi-retirement." Chris Churchill reports that store owner Dan Wedge isn't planning to close up the store -- he's just looking for a break.
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Good to know -- it would be really sad day if Dove & Hudson closed. I've been slowly stocking a great library of photobooks thanks to them. Plus, where would I get my purple dollars??
... said B on Jan 12, 2011 at 5:36 PM | link
Actually this isn't a bad news, according to the owner. He told me about it about a month ago, and mentioned this would give him more time to find new, interesting books for example.
... said -S on Jan 12, 2011 at 9:55 PM | link
best bookstore ever.
... said Alex on Jan 12, 2011 at 11:56 PM | link
It would seriously be the darkest day ever if they closed for good. When I first read this I thought, "wonder if they'd consider hiring or taking on a volunteer?"
That's how much I need this bookstore to continue to exist.
... said Leigh on Jan 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM | link
Dan is a real professional with an excellet taste for old books. I love his store and keep many books I purchased there. Sorry I live so far, not to be able to shop there any more. Keep that store going, it is a part of good Albany heritage! L.Kostron, Brno, Czech republic
... said Lubomir Kostron on Jan 15, 2016 at 12:41 PM | link