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.
Barrett Bookstore is committed to the local community. Every time you choose to shop local, you help to create jobs in-town, contribute to the local tax base, and help bring your favorite authors to town. We look forward to welcoming you to our store and hope you will visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest updates on the store and general literary musings.
Barrett Bookstore can be found at 6 Corbin Drive, right next to the Darien Post Office.
Company Details
- Employees
- 10
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 5 Corbin Dr, Darien,connecticut 06820,united States
- Industry
- Retail
- NAICS
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Retail TradeMotor Vehicle and Parts DealersSporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book StoresGeneral Merchandise StoresMiscellaneous Store RetailersNonstore RetailersProfessional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersMiscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant WholesalersMiscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant WholesalersOther Motor Vehicle DealersAutomotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire StoresSporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument StoresDepartment StoresGeneral Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and SupercentersOther Miscellaneous Store RetailersVending Machine OperatorsDirect Selling EstablishmentsRecreational Vehicle DealersMotorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle DealersAutomotive Parts and Accessories StoresTire DealersSporting Goods StoresHobby, Toy, and Game StoresSewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods StoresPet and Pet Supplies StoresArt DealersManufactured (Mobile) Home DealersAll Other Miscellaneous Store RetailersFuel DealersOther Direct Selling EstablishmentsBoat DealersMotorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle DealersMusical Instrument and Supplies StoresWarehouse Clubs and SupercentersAll Other General Merchandise StoresTobacco StoresAll Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)
- Website
- barrettbookstore.com
- Keywords
- Bookstore, Literary Fiction, Non-Fiction, Author Events, History, Gardening, Cooking, Memoir, Mystery + Suspense, Children's Literature, YA, Middle Grade Books, Performing Arts, Fiction, Sports, Cards, Stationary, Puzzles, Classics, Science Fiction, Psychology, Wellness, Religion + Philosophy.
- HQ
- Darien, Connecticut
Barrett Bookstore Questions
Barrett Bookstore's website is barrettbookstore.com
Barrett Bookstore's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/barrett-bookstore
Barrett Bookstore has
10 employees.
View email and phone details for 10
employees at Barrett Bookstore.
Barrett Bookstore's industry is
Retail
Barrett Bookstore's top competitors are
Casals, Realtors®,
The Storybook Shoppe,
Children’s Book Cellar,
The Book Stop,
Three Little Greens,
J Crawford’s Books,
The Town Book Store,
Hicklebee’s Children’s Book Store,
The Paschal Lamb,
Bounty Books.
Barrett Bookstore's categories are Retail
Barrett Bookstore's founding year is 1920
