Barrett Bookstore - Darien, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member chrissyml
N 41° 04.440 W 073° 28.319
18T E 628366 N 4548096
An independent book store in Darien, CT
Waymark Code: WM1635Z
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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This store is located at:

6 Corbin Drive
Darien, CT 06820

From their website:

"Barrett Bookstore is the largest and oldest independent bookstore in Fairfield County. Founded by Elizabeth Barrett, the Bookstore opened its doors in Stamford in 1939. It later moved to Summer Street and was purchased by David and Carol Rose. In the 1970s, the store moved to High Ridge Road in Stamford where it remained until 1989. During the 1980s, the Roses purchased the Book Shelf in Goodwives Shopping Center in Darien and moved the Darien store to its Noroton Heights location, simultaneously closing the High Ridge Road location. In 1997, when current owner Sheila Daley and her late husband Thomas Daley read in The Darien Times that Barrett Bookstore was for sale, they jumped at the chance to purchase the store, fulfilling a lifelong dream for Sheila. The Daleys twice expanded the space in Noroton Heights and created a robust children’s department that thrives to this day. Most recently, Sheila and her staff have landed in downtown Darien where they plan to stay as a part of The Corbin District development. The 3,600 foot store carries literary fiction, non-fiction, classics, biographies and memoirs, history, poetry, essays, science-fiction, fantasy, mystery and thrillers, cooking, wellness, business, fine and performing arts, sports, nature science, gardening and picture/gift books. In addition, Barrett prides itself on its wide selection of books and games for children of all ages."

Source: (visit link)
What's the specialty of the bookstore?:
No specialty; current best-sellers, nonfiction, children's.


what book did you buy in this store?: Al Capone Does my Shirts

At what times is the store open for the public?:
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sundays: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm


Are there areas to read inside the store (chairs, couches, etc. etc.): yes

Do they supply beverages?: No

How large is the store?: 1 week

Visit Instructions:
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