Book House returns home for golden anniversary

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Che Yeun, author of “Tailbone,” will be on hand for the Book House celebration.

GUILDERLAND — The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza will celebrate its new location and 50th anniversary on Independent Book Store Day, Saturday, April 25.

The shop has returned to the place in the plaza where it opened in 1975 between two new venues, Sur La Table and Athleta.

Michael Burns, author of “Nervous Rex,” will be on hand at 11 a.m., followed by T. Kira Madden, author of “Whidbey,” and Che Yeun, author of “Tailbone,” from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Kids can have their faces painted from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and refreshments will be served throughout the day.

Readers can go on a “blind date with a book,” receiving a free mystery title with any $10 purchase. One lucky, discerning guest who uncovers the hidden Golden Ticket will take home 12 audiobooks from Libro.fm.

“This celebration is about more than a new location; it’s a milestone of 50 years of stories, community, and loyal readers who have made it all possible,” said Susan Novotny, owner of The Book House, in a statement. “We are grateful for their continued support and can’t wait to share this special day with them.”

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