Hello Everyone
Attached you will find a flier with all the details about our annual fall tea in Boston. We will gather on Saturday 5 November at the Church of the Advent on Beacon Hill in Boston for tea, congenial conversation, and a Pym trivia game. Members, friends, and guests are all welcome; if you plan to attend, please reply by 30 October to the e-mail address or phone number given in the flier.
I have just updated the Green Leaves archives on our web site to include all back issues from Vol. 1 No 1. (July 1994) through Vol. 15 No. 1 (May 2009), and Hazel Bell has updated the index to include all issues through last spring (Vol. 17 No. 1). Those early six-page newsletters had a very homey feel compared to our more recent issues, with their 16 pages of news, articles, conference reports, and color photographs.
I will be sending a second e-mail with the new North American membership directory attached. It includes both an alphabetical listing of our 197 members in the US and Canada, and another list sorted by ZIP/postal code, so you can see if there are other Society members in your area. If you wish to organize an event, even something as simple as inviting two or three others to meet for coffee or tea, you can use the e-mail addresses in the directory, or contact me and I will be happy to act as intermediary.
Our photographer at the Annual General Meeting in Oxford, Marianna Stewart, is in the process of editing and sorting her photos and we should be posting a selection on Facebook in the next couple of weeks.
Finally, you may be interested in a recent blog post "Kindly Words and Spectacles: The Art of Barbara Pym", which gives a very good introduction to Pym as well as an excellent overview of Jane and Prudence.
Best wishes,
Tom Sopko, North American Organizer
The Barbara Pym Society
requests the pleasure of your company for
Afternoon Tea
and a Pym Trivia Quiz
Saturday 5 November 2011
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The Church of the Advent
Mt. Vernon and Brimmer Streets
Beacon Hill – Boston, MA
Parking available nearby at the Boston Common Garage
MBTA Red Line to Charles/MGH or Green Line to Arlington
$5 per person if you bring a suitable tea cake, sandwich, or pastry to share, $15 per person otherwise
If you plan to attend, please reply by 30 October 2011 by e-mail to SSShaffer@verizon.net or by phone to Sarah Saville Shaffer at 617-325-9342
‘A cup of tea always helps,’ said Mrs. Mayhew in a rather high, fluty voice. ‘It can never come amiss.’ – Barbara Pym, Jane and Prudence
Miss Pym and a Friend
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
9/11
I feel I must say something to commemorate the day, that I call "the worst day ever." We were not near any of the places hit; I was in class, teaching my college kids literature, when the latecomers came running in with the story of a plane hitting the World Trade Center. We went on a few minutes, and then the second sotry came of the second plane, and we sent to the student lounge. We are a samll school; I was the academic dean, and only I and a couple of teachers and the school psychologist were there. At least five kids went running for their phones; someone in their families worked at the Pentagon, or were near Ground Zero. The girl next to me was shaking uncontrollably; her husband was supposed to be near Ground Zero for a conference. She couldn't reach him by phone. That afternoon, she discovered he hadn't gone to the conferenc that day, and had rented a car to drive home.
The brother of one of my colleagues we learned later, died in one of the towers. My cousin by marriage, a day trader, was talking to colleagues and friends in Cantor Fitzgerald when the phone died. Many of them apparently did not come out. And, the girl who owns my favorite yarn shop across the street from work was a survivor; she had worked in the towers.
I thought of my Dad, who had been there late in 1976. He wanted to take me there to see the Towers; he said there were stores full of dolls from many countries. I thought of an ad I had seen the week before; there was a photo of the towers, with the caption "something will happen on September 11th." They meant they were introducing a new computer software. Little did they, and we know.
As soon as I could, I did what I always did in times of crisis; I called my mother. I had called her in 1993 when the first attack on the twin towers took place, when the Challenger exploded, when Oklahoma City was bombed, and during the Columbine disaster. I wanted to call her today; I can't. She died three years ago. That first Christmas, we joined others and bought RWB ornaments, and little fire fighter and police dolls. At the stores, others were buying them, too, and they said, as we chose what to buy, " we have to buy them; someone has to do something."
Today, may we think on those who lost their lives, and on those who have died since in the wars that have ensued. Bless them and their families and friends who have survived. There is no closure for grief; only memories, only rembrance. That, we will always have. May God Bless all of us who live in this world, even those who sadly see this as a day of celebration. Little do they know. Maybe someone can forgive them, for they know not what they do, either. Above all, God Bless the Union, and God Bless the United States. Have a thoughtful, safe, and careful day today, September 11, 2011.
The brother of one of my colleagues we learned later, died in one of the towers. My cousin by marriage, a day trader, was talking to colleagues and friends in Cantor Fitzgerald when the phone died. Many of them apparently did not come out. And, the girl who owns my favorite yarn shop across the street from work was a survivor; she had worked in the towers.
I thought of my Dad, who had been there late in 1976. He wanted to take me there to see the Towers; he said there were stores full of dolls from many countries. I thought of an ad I had seen the week before; there was a photo of the towers, with the caption "something will happen on September 11th." They meant they were introducing a new computer software. Little did they, and we know.
As soon as I could, I did what I always did in times of crisis; I called my mother. I had called her in 1993 when the first attack on the twin towers took place, when the Challenger exploded, when Oklahoma City was bombed, and during the Columbine disaster. I wanted to call her today; I can't. She died three years ago. That first Christmas, we joined others and bought RWB ornaments, and little fire fighter and police dolls. At the stores, others were buying them, too, and they said, as we chose what to buy, " we have to buy them; someone has to do something."
Today, may we think on those who lost their lives, and on those who have died since in the wars that have ensued. Bless them and their families and friends who have survived. There is no closure for grief; only memories, only rembrance. That, we will always have. May God Bless all of us who live in this world, even those who sadly see this as a day of celebration. Little do they know. Maybe someone can forgive them, for they know not what they do, either. Above all, God Bless the Union, and God Bless the United States. Have a thoughtful, safe, and careful day today, September 11, 2011.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Recent Pym News for Guy Fawkes Day!
Greetings!
The Barbara Pym Society's annual fall tea in Boston will be held on Saturday, 5 November (Guy Fawkes Day) from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Church of the Advent on Beacon Hill in Boston. The cost is $5 per person if you bring a suitable tea cake, sandwich, or pastry to share, or $15 per person otherwise. Newcomers and guests are most welcome to join us. Along with tea and congenial company we'll have a Pym trivia contest; RSVP details will be forthcoming.
The Annual General Meeting in Oxford was splendid as always; you will get all the details in the fall issue of Green Leaves. It was agreed at the AGM that starting in 2012 we will offer full-time students the same discounted membership rate as Seniors. We also agreed to publish a separate membership directory for the North American chapter because of privacy and permission concerns in the U.K. I will be preparing a membership list giving names, city and state/province, and e-mail addresses which will be sent by e-mail whenever possible; I hope that this will encourage more small regional gatherings in coming years.
Finally, a reminder that the 2012 North American conference will be held at Harvard on 16-18 March, and will focus on Jane and Prudence. The organizing committee is now soliciting proposals for talks to be presented at the conference; if you are interested, please send a 100-150 word proposal to barbarapymsociety@gmail.com by 20 November. I also encourage you to spread the word to non-member academics and Eng Lit students who have an interest in Pym. We cannot reimburse travel and lodging expenses but do pay the speakers' registration and meals fees and provide a $250 honorarium.
Best wishes,
Tom Sopko, North American Organizer
The Barbara Pym Society
The Barbara Pym Society's annual fall tea in Boston will be held on Saturday, 5 November (Guy Fawkes Day) from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Church of the Advent on Beacon Hill in Boston. The cost is $5 per person if you bring a suitable tea cake, sandwich, or pastry to share, or $15 per person otherwise. Newcomers and guests are most welcome to join us. Along with tea and congenial company we'll have a Pym trivia contest; RSVP details will be forthcoming.
The Annual General Meeting in Oxford was splendid as always; you will get all the details in the fall issue of Green Leaves. It was agreed at the AGM that starting in 2012 we will offer full-time students the same discounted membership rate as Seniors. We also agreed to publish a separate membership directory for the North American chapter because of privacy and permission concerns in the U.K. I will be preparing a membership list giving names, city and state/province, and e-mail addresses which will be sent by e-mail whenever possible; I hope that this will encourage more small regional gatherings in coming years.
Finally, a reminder that the 2012 North American conference will be held at Harvard on 16-18 March, and will focus on Jane and Prudence. The organizing committee is now soliciting proposals for talks to be presented at the conference; if you are interested, please send a 100-150 word proposal to barbarapymsociety@gmail.com by 20 November. I also encourage you to spread the word to non-member academics and Eng Lit students who have an interest in Pym. We cannot reimburse travel and lodging expenses but do pay the speakers' registration and meals fees and provide a $250 honorarium.
Best wishes,
Tom Sopko, North American Organizer
The Barbara Pym Society
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Dress for Success Guide: Shopping, Jumble Sales, Thrift Stores, Antiques, Fashion, Shoes, and More! Pym Would Approve!
DRESS FOR SUCCESS KAPLAN COLLEGE STYLE
A Guide
Ellen Tsagaris, J.D., Ph.D.
Paralegal Studies and Arts/Sciences
Contributor and Editor: Karen Burke, Paralegal Studies
Department Stores with Deals:
Family Dollar: There are several stores in the area. They have decent quality clothing for under ten dollars. They also have 75% off sales; it is possible to buy a pair of shoes for $.50 cents. Most of the professional or dressy clothing is for women, teens, and children.
• Cityline Plaza, First Street Moline, IL.
• 3126 23d Avenue, Moline, IL
• 1617 11th Street, Rock Island, IL
• 921 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL
• 2255 Rockingham Road, Davenport, IA
• 1932 N. Brady Street, Davenport, IA
Famous Barr: There is one located at the big shopping center just off War Memorial Drive in Peoria. They are based in St. Louis, and a visit to that store is a historical experience in itself. Famous carries terrific brand names and major designers, and is “famous” for its 66% off and 75% off sales. They usually carry a great selection of United States sweaters and various suits. There is also a big store in Carbondale, for those who love to travel, at University Mall on Highway 13, the main thoroughfare.
Farm and Fleet: They usually sell classic brands like Sag Harbor and Alfred Dunner for women at about 25% off. Mid summer, they start marking things down drastically; for instance, a $40.00 pair of slacks could cost $6.00. A $50.00 dollar sweater can go for $4.44. There is a good line of shoes for men and women, and these can go for as little as $3.00 per pair during the sales. Most of the outfits are mix and match dressy sportswear for women and teens.
• 8535 Northwest BLVD, Davenport, IA
• 5900 John Deere Road Moline, IL
• 1098 S. Chicago St., Geneseo
Dillards: Imagine being able to buy a $200+ designer jacket for $4.99! It is possible if you shop at Dillards in early May. All the winter and fall lines are marked-down to incredible prices. Some recent finds besides the jacket: $85.00 women’s dress boots for $7.99, Swarovsky and Tommy Hilfiger jewelry at $1.99 or less [originally up to $50.00 each], $100.00 blouses at $4.99 each, men’s dress shirts originally $64.00 for $16.00 or less, boys good dress shirts and tops $1.50 each. All formal dresses in all sizes were at $4.99. $75.00 handbags go for $1.99 and $2.99. Other mark downs were already at 75% off, with half off that price on the special sale days. Look for 75% off sales the rest of the year. No major lines are excluded, and sale items include Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Napa Valley, and Pendleton. Another good time to shop Dillards is the Friday after Thanksgiving when there are special sales. Christmas ornaments go on sale immediately, sometimes before Christmas. By the second week of January, they are marked down to 75% off. It’s a good place to look for Secret Santa and office Christmas gifts.
• Coralville, Coralridge Mall
• Davenport, Northpark Shopping Center, 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA
Dollar General: As with Family Dollar, there are several stores in the area, including one right across the street from Kaplan College at Spring Village Shopping Center. They, too, have good professional pieces, including shirts, dresses, skirts, and sweaters for $10.00 or less. Fifty percent off sales are common. They also carry reasonable and good looking costume jewelry, handbags, and lingerie. They are also a great place to find hangers, and plastic storage units so you can take care of your clothes from season to season. Different stores carry different merchandise, so it’s worth taking a “tour” of local Dollar Generals. They are also a good place to find wallets and handbags.
• 2170 E. Kimberly Rd, Davenport
• 1037 S. Oakwood Avenue, Geneseo
• 201 W. Second Avenue, Coal Valley
• 905 W. 4th, Milan
• 2010 26th Avenue, Moline, IL
• 3830 11th Street, Rock Island
• 4012 Black Hawk Road, Rock Island
• 4110 Avenue of the Cities, Rock Island
• 2201 5th Street, Silvis
• 1224 State, Bettendorf
• 109 E. 50th Street, Davenport
• 2604 W. Locust, Davenport
Dots: Village Shopping Center, Davenport. Women’s Clothing in all sizes. They have great discounts on sportswear
Dress Barn: 4018 E. 53d Street, Davenport. They carry a great line of suits and dresses in all sizes for professional women.
Gordman’s: They are relatively new to this area, but located very close to us, down Kimberly Road, at the corner of Kimberly and Elmore, and near Panera Bread. It’s possible to buy designer fragrance for men and women for as little as $5.00. Their sales are terrific, and there is a lot of business appropriate mix and match sportswear. It’s also possible to put whole work outfits together for less than $12.00. Prices are always discounted, but there are sales on top of that. They have reasonable furniture, home furnishings, and candy, for furnishing offices and for office gifts. Gordman’s is also generous with handing out coupons for at least 15% off any purchase.
• 4401 27th, Moline
• 3860 Elmore Avenue
J.C. Penney: Can order by their catalog or online, too. Penney’s is one of the oldest retailers in the United States. Their highly advertised sales are only about 25% off, but the unadvertised sales racks of $1.99, $3.99, $6.99, etc. . are fantastic. They have a good selection of business appropriate shoes and accessories as well. They also carry many classic styles and their buyers seem to cater to professional people.
• Northpark Mall
• Southpark Mall
K’s Merchandise: They have a lot of fine jewelry and great costume jewelry, as well as home furnishings and many novelties and collectibles. They occasionally carry books, and they have electronics.
• 1320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport.
K-Mart: They carry several professional lines, including Jacqueline Smith. These are reasonably priced and well made. They have great sales after Christmas through early March, where blouses and sweaters can cost $4.00 or less. K-Mart is a good place to buy basics, like simple shirts and blouses, shoes, handbags, wallets, undergarments and lingerie, and sweaters. Vogue, Seventeen, Glamour, and other style magazines feature stories and elaborate ads on the fashion finds available at K-Mart. They are also a good place to look for office supplies and personal toiletries.
• 3661 W. Kimberly, Davenport
• 5000 Avenue of the Cities, Moline
• 3840 46th Avenue, Rock Island
Kohls: You may be familiar with them because Jim Victor reports on their stocks every morning on KWQC. They are a fast growing retailer with great sales and senior discount days. They have many sales at 80% off, even 90% off. It is possible to buy skirts for $.70, and blouses for $2.00!! Major brands including Sag Harbor, Dockers, and Villager are always discounted from 10-25%. They have nice men’s furnishings and sportswear adaptable to business attire, and a wide variety of reasonably priced shoes.
• 800 42nd Avenue Drive, Moline
• 3910 Elmore, Davenport, IA
Marshalls: They are one of the most famous of the national discount retailers. Almost everything in the store is already discounted at around 50%, but there are mark downs on top of that. They carry Perry Ellis, Liz, Ralph Lauren [Polo and Chaps], Koret, and other major brands for men and women. They have a good selection of shoes and accessories, as well as toiletries for men and women. Usually once a month on a Thursday, they take an additional 25% off red-tagged sale items. They also carry calendars and office furnishings. Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Tuesday Morning, and Gordman’s require frequent visits, since you never really know what you will find there. Sometimes, you can add your name to a mailing list for advance notice of sales. They carry plus sizes.
• Duck Creek Plaza, Bettendorf
Sears: Also has a Catalog Store: Sears has long been the grand dame of catalog stores and reasonably-priced merchandise. They have great sales on shoes and jewelry, and have carried their own brands for professional attire. They carry suits for men and women and plus sizes.
• Northpark Mall
• Southpark Mall, 4500 16th, Moline
Talbot’s: Usually, this store is too rich for my blood, but after Christmas, they have 75% off sales that are worth visiting. They have decent shoes and basic business attire for women. They carry suits and dresses as well. They are very classic in style and their clothing is good quality. They also have catalogs and are online. The store just moved locally from Duck Creek to Northpark, and there is a very nice store at Oakbrook, near Chicago.
• Northpark Mall
Target: Target is owned by the same folks who own Marshall Fields. They have great sales on professional attire for men and women. You can sometimes buy a dress for $4.00, shells, skirts, and lingerie for even less. They carry all sizes for both sexes, and a professional line of maternity clothes, Liz Lange. Supertarget is open almost all of the time. They have wonderful groceries from all over the world, a sushi bar, Starbucks, a good snack bar, books, great seasonal items, etc. It is not unusual to find 75% off or more off items during their sales.
• 900 42nd Avenue Drive, Moline
• 1850 E. 54th, Davenport
T.J. Maxx: You never know what you will find there. They have complete clothing and accessories for men and women, shoes, lingerie, toiletries, and household furnishings. They have great last chance or end of the season sales, and also specialize in gourmet coffees and food items. I’ve been able to purchase $80.00 sweaters for $2.00, many pieces of professional sportswear for under $10.00. They carry Perry Ellis, Hilfiger, Lauren, Evan Piccone, and other major designers.
• 4026 E. 53d, Davenport
Tuesday Morning: Tuesdays used to move from location to location, but they are permanently housed up the street from us at The Village Shopping Center. They carry designer handbags and jewelry, as well as great home/office accessories. They are also becoming a great place to look for books. They specialize in close-outs and liquidated inventory. At their last chance corner, you can buy slightly “dinged” items, including pieces of Waterford crystal, for as little as $.25 or $.50! They have a newsletter which you can sign-up for that announces special events that happen, when, well, on Tuesday, beginning at 8 a.m.!
• 902 S. Kimberly Road, Davenport
Von Maur: Their markdowns are generally every Thursday. They have fantastic markdowns on clothing that sometimes amount to 75% off or more. Ms. Von Maur herself calls to check out the bargains.
• Northpark Mall
• Southpark Mall
Wal-Mart: Wal-Mart carries classic brands like White Stag at very low prices. They also carry their own brands, and regular prices are usually under $20.00. Their sales can yield phenomenal bargains, so that a dress shirt can sell for $4.00, and a woman’s blouse can go for $.50! Wal-Mart also has a great yard goods and notions department where many fabrics sell for $1.00 per yard. They are a good place for shoes and even carry brands like Dr. Scholl’s. Also, they have reasonable house wares and school supplies. If you are mistakenly charged the regular price on a sales item, you sometimes can get a refund if you draw the cashier’s attention to the mistake. Super Wal-Mart has the added attraction of online shopping, and one-stop shopping. You can buy groceries and work clothes all in one fell swoop! If you live in the Carbondale, IL area, you can go to the Wal-Mart discount store, Bud’s. Check the Web for other locations and for online shopping.
• 5811 Elmore Avenue, Davenport
• 3930 44th Avenue, Moline
• New store in West Davenport
Sam’s: If you are willing to pay the yearly membership price, you can find literally anything. They have great deals on designer clothes, office supplies, groceries, and books. Sweaters that cost $75.00 and up elsewhere go for $12.99 at Christmas. They also have great ideas for office gifts. One Christmas, I received as a gift a hand painted Italian ceramic jar full of biscotti. The jar was about 18 inches high and 8 inches in diameter; it cost $19.99. If it had come from Williams Sonoma, it would have cost at least three times that amount. Trust me; I know these things.
• 3887 Elmore Avenue, Davenport
Younkers: Younkers is known for all kinds of great sales, and for publishing coupons in the paper that give even more discounts. With their yellow dot discount, you can buy designer clothing in men’s and women’s departments at more than 80% off. At the end of the season, they have racks and racks of clothes and outfits for $3.99 each piece. These may normally cost as much as $100.00 per piece. They carry Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Laura Ashley, Ralph Lauren, and others. They also publish informative and colorful fliers frequently in the Sunday papers. Younkers runs a unisex hair salon which is very reasonable. I think they even take walk-ins. Tiffany and Kathleen are very good at styling hair. At a recent sale, designer clothing for women in all sizes was selling for $1.99 per piece. Shoes, including Nine West, Chinese Laundry, and other major brands, were also $1.99 per pair.
• Northpark Mall
• Southpark Mall
Shoes:
Famous Footwear:
• 1508 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport
• 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport
• 3909 16th Street, Moline
• 4500 16th Street, Moline
Payless Shoe Store and Payless Shoe Source:
• 2000 36th Avenue, Moline
• 320 W. Kimberly, Davenport
• 3880 Elmore, Davenport
• 4500 16th Street, Moline
• 4301 23d Avenue, Moline
Von Maur: They have a whole room with sale shoes at Southpark. Many are more than 75% off. Also, their charge card requires no interest.
Younkers: They always have a great selection of sale shoes, and their racks often have bargains for under $2.00 and under $5.00.
Dillards: They carry all major brands and have 75% shoes sales at the end of the season. Von Maur, Younkers, and Dillards, also carry men’s shoes.
Wal-Mart: See earlier listing,; all of these major discount stores have good shoe departments. They carry major brands, including Dr. Scholl’s.
Warehouse Shoes:
• Northpark Mall
Specialty Stores:
Barkan’s: 1709 2nd Avenue, Rock Island – Barkan’s is a well-kept secret in the Quad Cities. They have very good sales, but their sizes are limited. They have a good selection of men’s clothing as well, and they carry different brands from other stores.
Catherine’s: Plus sizes. They send lots of coupons, and have great women’s clothes in plus sizes. They also carry jewelry and accessories and something is always on sale.
• Village Shopping Center, Davenport
• Across from Southpark, Moline
The Discovery Shop: 2397 Cumberland Square Drive, Bettendorf – They carry all sizes and all sexes. Everything goes to The American Cancer Society, so your shopping supports a worthy cause. The Discovery Shop has wonderful sales, and often sells new items with the tags. I’ve seen $500.00 women’s suits selling for less than $100.00. They also carry great shoes, designer lines, housewares, cookbooks, antiques, and collectibles. They have a nice selection of books in good shape. They have special holiday open houses, Super Bowl Sunday sales, and Cookbook Event sales. They are located near the Goodwill Store in Cumberland Square. Nearby are Keepsake Corners and Evergreen Artworks, which are wonderful places for office and art supplies.
Encore of Davenport: 1315 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport –
Encore has been around for a long time, and they carry new merchandise and gently used clothing in excellent shape. It’s possible to buy Stuart Weitzman shoes for under $20.00 and Gucci shoes for around $50.00. They also carry from time to time Versace perfume, Dooney & Burke purses, assorted jewelry, coats, formal wear, dresses, and sportswear. Twice a year, they have a 75% off sale. Real fur coats, for those into that, can sell for $40.00. Entire women’s suits sell for around $5.00.
Fashion Bug: Village Shopping Center. Like Dots, Fashion Bug carries a variety of clothing in all sizes, including plus size. They have a good selection of dresses suitable for work.
Four Seasons: Some of us are old enough to remember their mascot and slogan, “Tell ‘Em Sophie Sent You!” They carry all sizes, and have at least two stores along State Street in Geneseo, Leading Lady and Four Seasons. The sales are worth waiting for. There is a large store right next to us, near the car wash. They have sidewalk sales at least twice a year where you can buy dress slacks for $4.00 and t-shirts for as little as $2.00.
• 110 S. State Street Geneseo
• 2205 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport
• Four Seasons Plus: 120 S State Street , Geneseo
Men’s Wearhouse: 4009 E. 53d, Davenport
Repp Ltd., Big and Tall: 902 W. Kimberly, Davenport
The Resale Shop: 2218 37th Moline [right off Avenue of the Cities. This is a consignment store which also carries new things.
Thrift Stores and Consignment: The newest trend in thrift stores is that they often carry new items. Be on the lookout for the “new " section or for clothing that still has its original tags. Small towns around the area have great thrift stores; e.g., Maquoqueta, Riverside, Aledo, Burlington, and Silvis, all have had good thrift stores. There is also a thrift store on The Arsenal, but that is probably open only to residents and personnel on the island.
D.A.V. [Disabled American Veterans]: Brand new location on West Kimberly Road; they are not in the book, yet. They used to be on River Drive. Takes credit cards, but not checks. Cash is always welcome.
Express: Northpark Mall, Davenport
Good Things Now [Project Now]:
• Moved to a Moline Store as well.
• 2000 3d Avenue, Rock Island
• 605 SW 3d, Aledo, IL
Goodwill: They also have a website where you can bid on items. Shop Good Will.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
• 2302 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf
• 4241 23d Avenue, Moline
• New Store off West Division and 53d, 5360 Villa Drive in Davenport, not yet in the phone book
• 4664 44th, Rock Island
• Several Stores in Iowa City; there is one just off the Coralville Exit. At the Iowa City Stores, men can buy suits for $8.48.
The Grapevine: 3213 Avenue of the Cities, Moline.
Rags to Riches: 506 16th Street, Moline.
Ritzi Reruns: 1612 W. Locust, Davenport.
The Salvation Army: Once known as strictly a thrift store, the Salvation Army carries many new items and advertises them on its marquees. Their clothing is very reasonable, and they change merchandise with the season. They have a lot of books and shoes, and also carry a section for antiques and collectibles.
• Store off 7th Street in Moline, 701 19th Avenue, Moline
• 2125 11th Street, Rock Island
• 420 W. River Drive, Davenport
• 415 W. 2d, Davenport
• 4303 N. Brady, Davenport
Selective Seconds: 2400 18th Street, Bettendorf.
Trash Can Annie: 421 Brady Street, Davenport. This store is a little pricey, but they are famous; they did some of the costumes for Titanic. They do have sales, and are a lot of fun to browse.
Ragstock. 207-209 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, 319-338-0553 – They are a legend in Iowa City. A recent trip yielded authentic Japanese silk kimonos, ranging between $5.00 and $10.00. There were many blouses for $10.00 or less, and many skirts and dress slacks. They have good sales, and a large variety of sizes and men’s clothing as well. For those who seek adventure, these are the addresses for other Ragstock stores:
• Minneapolis Metro, 830 N. 7th Street, 612-333-8520
• Uptown, 1433 W. Lake Street, 612-823-6690
• North Town Mall, Blaine, MN, 763-780-6970
• Mall of America, Bloomington, 952-854-5133
• Burnsville Center, Burnsville, MN, 952-435-2686
• St. Paul, MN, 1515 University Avenue W, 651-444-2733
• Roseville, MN, Rosedale Center, 651-697-1445
• Duluth, MN 7 W. Superior Street, 218-722-1201
• Northfield, MN, 420 Division, 5-7-645-9081
• St. Cloud, MN, Crossroads Mall, 320-251-8962
• Madison, WI, 329 State Street, 608-251-3419
• Chicago, 812 W. Belmont, Ave., [upstairs near Belmont and Clark], 773-868-9263
• Chicago/Rogers Park, 6431 N. Sheridan, 773-465-1539
• Chicago/Loop Area, 226 s. Wabash [second floor], 312-692-1778
Stuff Etc.: This is the granddaddy of all consignment stores. One store even has a coffee bar in it! At sixty days, consignment merchandise is discounted 50%. After ninety days, merchandise is discounted 80%! You could spend all day just in the one store. They carry home furnishings, clothes, books, antiques, toys, furniture, dishes, jewelry, appliances, you name it. They have great ties and shirts, and a lot of sportswear. Located just off the Coralville exit by Wal-Mart. The second store is near K-Mart in Iowa City.
The phone number for Stuff Etc., West is 319-545-8408
Dollar Bills, All for One, and other Dollar Stores: They carry nice handbags, school supplies, and toiletries. You can also find jewelry, books, and close out merchandise. Recently, the Southpark store sold Eddie Bauer and other designer sweaters for $1.00 each!
• 902 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport
• Dollar Tree, 4500 16th Milan
o 3824 44th Ave. Dr., Milan
EBAY LISTINGS: www.ebay.com. Check the featured item on their website. EBAY is also a great place to sell and make some money if you have the skill, software, and time. Tip: Decide what your maximum bid is, enter it, then check right before the auction ends.
Antiques
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Dolls & Bears
DVDs & Movies
Entertainment
Memorabilia
Gift Certificates
Health & Beauty
Home & Garden
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Music
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Fan Shop
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Travel
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Everything Else
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Online: Virtually every store listed in the department store section has its online component. Be prepared to use credit cards and look for secure sites when you do. Also, be prepared to control the use of your credit card!
Bloomingdales: http://www.bloomingdales.com/. Bloomingdales sends a newsletter to those interested announcing sales and specials. They are one of the priciest stores in the world, but they, too, have fantastic sales. They are worth a surf.
Marshall Fields: http://about.nordstrom.com/ourstores/rackstores/?origin=footer.
Visiting the Chicago Loop store on State Street and Michigan Avenue is a cultural experience. The famous clock itself is worth a look. They have great sales, and even mark seasonal items off 90%. The Watertower Place store is also very nice an is easy to find. There are Fields stores all over Wisconsin and the Chicago area. I’d live there if I could. If you get there at Christmas, go to the café. They sell fantastic cakes called Yule logs, and Frango mints. They also have gourmet groceries and chocolates, and pretty good restaurants. The stores are still decorated in fantastic displays; even Scrooge would find himself getting excited and would pull out his plastic money.
Neiman Marcus: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/
Affectionately known as “needless mark-up,” NM redeems itself by having great sales. For example, it is still possible to buy a $300.00 women’s suit for less than $70.00.
Nordstrom: http://www.nordstrom.com/. The closest store I know of is at Oakbrook Shopping Center near Chicago. They, too, have great sales, and their service is terrific. They stand by their merchandise and refund even without a receipt if necessary.
Nordstrom Rack: http://about.nordstrom.com/ourstores/rackstores/?origin=footer
There is a store near Highland Park, IL. They have drastic reductions on everything from clothing to make-up. You can buy $50.00 polo shirts for less than $15.00. When they have a great sale, you can buy a $600.00 blouse for $100.00. They are also great at exchanging.
Shopko. http://www.shopko.com/: There was a moment of silence when the local Shopko closed. They carry good quality clothing, including dressy sweaters for men and women for around $20.00. Online store usually has newsletters that announces sales and special inventory.
Catalogs:
Avon: http://shop.avon.com/avonshop/default.asp?rep_phone=&rep_email=&newdept=&s=WSRGoogle&c=WSR&otc=Avon&department=KWAVON
They sell a good line of clothing for the office at reasonable prices. They carry women’s clothing, and sell plus sizes. They are also prompt, and good at refunds if an item is not in stock. Their sales are very good.
Design Toscano: http://www.designtoscano.com/
They have a store near Watertower Place in Chicago in the old post office. They also have one near Arlington Heights. They are reliable, and carry great furniture, jewelry, and office supplies. For those who love history, Egyptian art, Arthurian legend, and gothic décor, this is the place. The jewelry is great for enhancing work outfits.
Lands End: They have great sales, and compete with L.L. Bean.
http://www.landsend.com/
L.L. Bean : They have a good exchange policy and carry classic, easy care clothes for work. They also have a good variety of shoes you can walk in, but also wear to the office.
http://www.llbean.com/
For Counsel: http://www.forcounsel.com/default_c.asp
They are what they say; a catalog company that offers gifts for lawyers and legal professionals. They have a lot of office gifts, jewelry, books, prints, and items of clothing. They also have an online newsletter with sales. You can also order a hard copy catalog.
Oriental Trading Company: http://www.orientaltrading.com/otcweb/application?origin=page.jsp&namespace=main&event=link.home&BP=913
This is a great place to buy office decorations and gifts. They carry lots of novelty items, and are very reasonable.
Yard Sales, Garage Sales, Rummage Sales: Recently, the National Public Radio did a story on Anne Rice, millionaire best selling author and clothes horse. While preparing to move from her famous New Orleans house, Ms. Rice held a yard sale to sell her clothing and other items. She is famous for ordering clothing in bulk from Lands End and other catalogs, and then never wearing them. For example, she once ordered thirty black turtlenecks. As my dissertation director observed, “Couldn’t she buy just two, wear one and wash one?” Luckily for us, there are other Ms. Rice’s in the world. Yard sales and church sales often yield terrific finds for less than $1.00, sometimes with the tags on.
Check the Internet, the Argus, Quad City Times, Quad City Showcase, and Moline Dispatch for the best listings. The Second Fiddle Sale takes place every mid-June, benefits the symphony and has wonderful clothes. This year, the Second Fiddle Sale will be at the old Shopko building in Bettendorf. The Thursday night preview sale costs $6.00 to get in. They also have jewelry, furnishings, art, books, toys, tapes, and sporting goods. Some items are brand new. Check them out on the Web since their location varies from year to year.
Dry Cleaners:
Burke Cleaners:
• 5188 18th Street, Bettendorf
• 4327 23d Avenue, Moline
• 1506 17th Avenue, Moline
• 171 19th Avenue, Moline
• 3024 23d Avenue, Moline
• 210 1st St., Milan
• 2450 Spruce Hills, Bettendorf
• 3723 N. Division, Davenport
• 116 E. 1st, Geneseo
• 1101 Mound, Davenport
• 618 W. Kimberly, Davenport
• 307 E. Locust ST., Davenport
• 2715 18th Avenue, Rock Island
Crescent Cleaners: 2198 W. Kimberly, Davenport. There are other locations as well.
Sanitary Cleaners: 2194 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Other locations in Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline.
George’s Classic Cleaners. 4320 Avenue of the Cities, Moline.
See also The Yellow Pages.
Tailors:
• Bull LaVera: 3804 6th St, E. Moline
• Dorothy’s Computer Clothing Design, 815 4th Street, Colona
• Gentry Shop, 5515 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport
• Judy Sews for You: 2314 18th Avenue, Rock Island.
• Kosta’s Alterations: 301 18th Street, The Safety Building, Rock Island
• Sanitary Dry Cleaners, 2194 E. Kimberly, Davenport
• The Syndicate Hub, 2211 E. 52nd, Davenport
Custom Made Clothing: See Tailors, above.
Art Fairs: Someone always brings custom or hand-made clothing to these fairs. Many are extremely reasonable, and are made to be worn to work as business attire, albeit unique. Admission to most is free; it’s worth checking the River Cities Reader or Quad City Showcase to see which fairs are on. There usually one every weekend. They also offer shoes, jewelry, paintings, pottery, and other items for home, office, or business gifts.
• Beaux Arts
• Riverssance
• Left Bank Art League Show
• Summer Art and Craft Fairs
• Fulton County Scenic Drive
• Spoon River Scenic Drive
Handbags and Accessories:
Blue Moon Trading Company: Across from Southpark, near Dick Blick. Carries knockoffs of designer handbags and costume jewelry. Nothing is over $50.00. They also have original Marilyn Monroe design handbags that are collectors’ items. Designers that are “impersonated” include Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Fendi, and Burberry. All are good quality.
Fabric Stores: For those who love to sew –
Amazon Dry Good Company [Davenport, Mail order only]. Their catalog is also called the Amazon Vinegar Pickle Company. They have great patterns, books, and accessories, particularly for those interested in historical re-enactment.
Wal-Mart: See the notation for the store. Great craft and fabric section.
Hancock Fabrics: If you can get to their headquarters in Paducah, KY, you will lose yourself. As it is, they have great sales and specials. They also carry craft items.
• 3808 N. Brady, Davenport
• 3911 16th Street, Moline
JoAnn Fabrics: Village Shopping Center, Davenport. They always have a lot of sales and good yard goods and trims. They carry lots of patterns and craft supplies and there is a sewing machine dealership within the store. They offer classes as well.
Clothilde Catalog. They also offer an online newsletter, and informative vignettes on antique sewing accessories called “Clothilde’s Antiques.” You can obtain an online newsletter at: enews@Clothilde.com.
Tanger Factory Outlets, off I-80, Williamsburg, IA. Exit 220.
http://www.tangeroutlet.com/. The following stores are included:
Specialty
ABC Carpet & Home
Bath & Body Works
Bed Dressing Outlet
Beleza Cosmetics
Bible Factory Outlet
Black & Decker
Blax Golf Shop
Bombay Outlet
Book Warehouse
Book Warehouse – PK Books
Bose
Cabin Creek Gifts
Candle Warehouse
Cape Cod Crafters
Christian Factory Store
Christmas & More
Christmas with Dolls & Bears
Class Perfumes
Coleman
Communications Plus
Cosmetics Company
Country Clutter
Dazzlers Gold & Diamond Showroom
Designer Fragrance
Disney
Doll Town
Dollar Tree
Earthbound Trading
Etre Nails
Fanatic Fanz
Fragrance Outlet
Franklin Mint
FTM Motorsports
Fudgery
Furniture Outlet
General Nutrition Center
Glow in the Sun
Gold & Silver Cart
Golf 4 Less
Golf Closeout Warehouse
Golf Mania
Golf Manufacturer’s Outlet
Golf Products Unlimited
Greg Norman
Harry and David
Heng Feng Center
Heritage Candle
Hoover
Intercourse Canning Co.
Jewelry Factory
Karen’s Korner
KB Toy Outlet
Keepin’ It Real
Kirkland’s
Knife Factory
L’eggs Hanes Bali Playtex
L.L. Bean
L.L. Bean Outdoors
Le Gourmet Chef
Lillian Vernon
Lindt Chocolate
Luggage Factory
Metro Watch
Michael’s Gems & Glass
Movado
Music 4 Less
Music for a Song
Nags Head Hammocks
Nail Pearl & Tan
New York Jewelry
Nextel
North Branch Furniture Outlet
Office Max
Oreck
Paper Factory
Pepperidge Farm
Perfumania
Perfume Studio
Pottery Barn
Publishers Warehouse
Robinson Pharma
Ron’s Custom Signs
Rug Decor
Salon by Design
Samsonite
Sanibel Gems & Treasures
Scent Shoppe
Scents for Less
Scooter Depot
Scrap Tales
Silver Treasures
Socks Galore by Hanes
Sports World
Sprint
St. Nick’s
Starbucks
Sweet Treats
TJ Uniforms
Tool Warehouse
Tools & More
Toy Liquidators
Toys
Treasure Island
Tumi
Tupperware
Ultra Diamond Outlet
Unlimited Nutrition
Villeroy & Boch
Vitamin World
Wilsons Leather Outlet
Zales, The Diamond Store Outlet
Apparel
Adrienne Vittadini
Aeropostale
American Outpost
Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor Loft
Anne Klein
Banana Republic Factory Store
Barney’s New York
Bass
BCBG
Bealls Outlet
Benetton
Big Dog Sportswear
Billabong
Bon Worth
Brooks Brothers
Bundles
Burlington Brands
California Sunshine Swimwear
Capacity
Casual Corner
Casual Corner Annex
Casual Corner Annex Petite
Casual Corner Annex Woman
Casual Corner Woman
Casual Male Big & Tall
Cato
Charlotte Russe
Chico’s
Chuck Roast
Claiborne Menswear
Coastal Cotton
Coldwater Creek
Columbia Sportswear
Dana Buchman
Danskin
Delia’s
Dickies
Disney
DKNY Jeans
Dress Barn
Dress Barn Woman
Ecko
Eddie Bauer Outlet
Escada Company Store
Fanatic Fanz
FUBU
Full Size Fashions
G&G Retail
Gap Outlet
Geoffrey Beene
Glow in the Sun
Golf 4 Less
Greg Norman
Guess?
Haggar
Hanes Mill Outlet
Hugo Boss
Izod
J. Crew
Jockey
Jones New York
Jones New York Country
Jones New York Sport
Just My Size
Kasper
Kenneth Cole
Koret
L’eggs Hanes Bali Playtex
L’eggs Hanes Bali Playtex Express
L.L. Bean
Levi’s Outlet by Designs
Liz Claiborne Outlet
Liz Claiborne Woman
London Fog
London Fog – Pacific Trail
Maidenform
Maternity Works
Motherhood Maternity Outlet
Nautica
Nautica Jeans Co.
New York, New York
Newport Bay
Nike Factory Store
Old Navy Outlet
Pacific Sunwear
Palace Locker Room
Perry Ellis
Petite Sophisticate
Petticoat Junction
Polo Jeans Co.
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store
Puma
Quiksilver
Rave Girl
Reebok
Rena Rowan
Rue 21
S&K Menswear
Socks Galore by Hanes
Special Brands by Liz Claiborne
Super Fan
Swim Mart
Timberland
TJ Uniforms
Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Jeans
Tuffwear
Van Heusen
Versace
VF Outlet Store
Wilsons Leather Outlet
Woolrich
Zumiez
Maps: www.mapquest.com
Selected Bibliography and Further Reading:
Armstrong, Helen Joseph. Pattern Making for Fashion Design. Prentice Hall, 1999.
Bata Shoe Museum.
http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/
Farro, Rita. Life is not a Dress Size. Krause, 1996.
Fashion Net. http://www.fashion.net/
Fashion TV. http://www.ftv.com/home/default.asp
France, Kim. The Lucky Shopping Manual: Building and Improving your Wardrobe Piece by Piece. Gotham, 2003.
Karlen, Josh. The Indispensable Guide to Classic Men’s Clothing. Tatra Press, 1999.
Learn How To Dress. http://www.udefineu.com/tour/index.html?ID=2-5920
Miller, Judith. Costume Jewelry. DK Publishing, 2003.
Mollod, Phineas and Jason Tesauro. The Modern Gentleman: A Guide to Essential Manner, Savvy & Vice. Ten Speed Press, 2002.
Molloy, John T. New Women’s Dress for Success. Warner Books, 1996.
Omelianuk, Scott and Ted Allen. Esquire’s Things a Man Should Know About Style. Riverhead Books, 1999.
Racinet, Auguste. Costume History. TASCHEN America, 2003.
Spade, Kate. Style. Simon and Schuster, 2004.
Townsend, Chris. Rapture: Art’s Seduction by Fashion Since 1970. Thames and Hudson, 2002.
Shop Till Your Drop !!!!!!
A Guide
Ellen Tsagaris, J.D., Ph.D.
Paralegal Studies and Arts/Sciences
Contributor and Editor: Karen Burke, Paralegal Studies
Department Stores with Deals:
Family Dollar: There are several stores in the area. They have decent quality clothing for under ten dollars. They also have 75% off sales; it is possible to buy a pair of shoes for $.50 cents. Most of the professional or dressy clothing is for women, teens, and children.
• Cityline Plaza, First Street Moline, IL.
• 3126 23d Avenue, Moline, IL
• 1617 11th Street, Rock Island, IL
• 921 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL
• 2255 Rockingham Road, Davenport, IA
• 1932 N. Brady Street, Davenport, IA
Famous Barr: There is one located at the big shopping center just off War Memorial Drive in Peoria. They are based in St. Louis, and a visit to that store is a historical experience in itself. Famous carries terrific brand names and major designers, and is “famous” for its 66% off and 75% off sales. They usually carry a great selection of United States sweaters and various suits. There is also a big store in Carbondale, for those who love to travel, at University Mall on Highway 13, the main thoroughfare.
Farm and Fleet: They usually sell classic brands like Sag Harbor and Alfred Dunner for women at about 25% off. Mid summer, they start marking things down drastically; for instance, a $40.00 pair of slacks could cost $6.00. A $50.00 dollar sweater can go for $4.44. There is a good line of shoes for men and women, and these can go for as little as $3.00 per pair during the sales. Most of the outfits are mix and match dressy sportswear for women and teens.
• 8535 Northwest BLVD, Davenport, IA
• 5900 John Deere Road Moline, IL
• 1098 S. Chicago St., Geneseo
Dillards: Imagine being able to buy a $200+ designer jacket for $4.99! It is possible if you shop at Dillards in early May. All the winter and fall lines are marked-down to incredible prices. Some recent finds besides the jacket: $85.00 women’s dress boots for $7.99, Swarovsky and Tommy Hilfiger jewelry at $1.99 or less [originally up to $50.00 each], $100.00 blouses at $4.99 each, men’s dress shirts originally $64.00 for $16.00 or less, boys good dress shirts and tops $1.50 each. All formal dresses in all sizes were at $4.99. $75.00 handbags go for $1.99 and $2.99. Other mark downs were already at 75% off, with half off that price on the special sale days. Look for 75% off sales the rest of the year. No major lines are excluded, and sale items include Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Napa Valley, and Pendleton. Another good time to shop Dillards is the Friday after Thanksgiving when there are special sales. Christmas ornaments go on sale immediately, sometimes before Christmas. By the second week of January, they are marked down to 75% off. It’s a good place to look for Secret Santa and office Christmas gifts.
• Coralville, Coralridge Mall
• Davenport, Northpark Shopping Center, 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA
Dollar General: As with Family Dollar, there are several stores in the area, including one right across the street from Kaplan College at Spring Village Shopping Center. They, too, have good professional pieces, including shirts, dresses, skirts, and sweaters for $10.00 or less. Fifty percent off sales are common. They also carry reasonable and good looking costume jewelry, handbags, and lingerie. They are also a great place to find hangers, and plastic storage units so you can take care of your clothes from season to season. Different stores carry different merchandise, so it’s worth taking a “tour” of local Dollar Generals. They are also a good place to find wallets and handbags.
• 2170 E. Kimberly Rd, Davenport
• 1037 S. Oakwood Avenue, Geneseo
• 201 W. Second Avenue, Coal Valley
• 905 W. 4th, Milan
• 2010 26th Avenue, Moline, IL
• 3830 11th Street, Rock Island
• 4012 Black Hawk Road, Rock Island
• 4110 Avenue of the Cities, Rock Island
• 2201 5th Street, Silvis
• 1224 State, Bettendorf
• 109 E. 50th Street, Davenport
• 2604 W. Locust, Davenport
Dots: Village Shopping Center, Davenport. Women’s Clothing in all sizes. They have great discounts on sportswear
Dress Barn: 4018 E. 53d Street, Davenport. They carry a great line of suits and dresses in all sizes for professional women.
Gordman’s: They are relatively new to this area, but located very close to us, down Kimberly Road, at the corner of Kimberly and Elmore, and near Panera Bread. It’s possible to buy designer fragrance for men and women for as little as $5.00. Their sales are terrific, and there is a lot of business appropriate mix and match sportswear. It’s also possible to put whole work outfits together for less than $12.00. Prices are always discounted, but there are sales on top of that. They have reasonable furniture, home furnishings, and candy, for furnishing offices and for office gifts. Gordman’s is also generous with handing out coupons for at least 15% off any purchase.
• 4401 27th, Moline
• 3860 Elmore Avenue
J.C. Penney: Can order by their catalog or online, too. Penney’s is one of the oldest retailers in the United States. Their highly advertised sales are only about 25% off, but the unadvertised sales racks of $1.99, $3.99, $6.99, etc. . are fantastic. They have a good selection of business appropriate shoes and accessories as well. They also carry many classic styles and their buyers seem to cater to professional people.
• Northpark Mall
• Southpark Mall
K’s Merchandise: They have a lot of fine jewelry and great costume jewelry, as well as home furnishings and many novelties and collectibles. They occasionally carry books, and they have electronics.
• 1320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport.
K-Mart: They carry several professional lines, including Jacqueline Smith. These are reasonably priced and well made. They have great sales after Christmas through early March, where blouses and sweaters can cost $4.00 or less. K-Mart is a good place to buy basics, like simple shirts and blouses, shoes, handbags, wallets, undergarments and lingerie, and sweaters. Vogue, Seventeen, Glamour, and other style magazines feature stories and elaborate ads on the fashion finds available at K-Mart. They are also a good place to look for office supplies and personal toiletries.
• 3661 W. Kimberly, Davenport
• 5000 Avenue of the Cities, Moline
• 3840 46th Avenue, Rock Island
Kohls: You may be familiar with them because Jim Victor reports on their stocks every morning on KWQC. They are a fast growing retailer with great sales and senior discount days. They have many sales at 80% off, even 90% off. It is possible to buy skirts for $.70, and blouses for $2.00!! Major brands including Sag Harbor, Dockers, and Villager are always discounted from 10-25%. They have nice men’s furnishings and sportswear adaptable to business attire, and a wide variety of reasonably priced shoes.
• 800 42nd Avenue Drive, Moline
• 3910 Elmore, Davenport, IA
Marshalls: They are one of the most famous of the national discount retailers. Almost everything in the store is already discounted at around 50%, but there are mark downs on top of that. They carry Perry Ellis, Liz, Ralph Lauren [Polo and Chaps], Koret, and other major brands for men and women. They have a good selection of shoes and accessories, as well as toiletries for men and women. Usually once a month on a Thursday, they take an additional 25% off red-tagged sale items. They also carry calendars and office furnishings. Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Tuesday Morning, and Gordman’s require frequent visits, since you never really know what you will find there. Sometimes, you can add your name to a mailing list for advance notice of sales. They carry plus sizes.
• Duck Creek Plaza, Bettendorf
Sears: Also has a Catalog Store: Sears has long been the grand dame of catalog stores and reasonably-priced merchandise. They have great sales on shoes and jewelry, and have carried their own brands for professional attire. They carry suits for men and women and plus sizes.
• Northpark Mall
• Southpark Mall, 4500 16th, Moline
Talbot’s: Usually, this store is too rich for my blood, but after Christmas, they have 75% off sales that are worth visiting. They have decent shoes and basic business attire for women. They carry suits and dresses as well. They are very classic in style and their clothing is good quality. They also have catalogs and are online. The store just moved locally from Duck Creek to Northpark, and there is a very nice store at Oakbrook, near Chicago.
• Northpark Mall
Target: Target is owned by the same folks who own Marshall Fields. They have great sales on professional attire for men and women. You can sometimes buy a dress for $4.00, shells, skirts, and lingerie for even less. They carry all sizes for both sexes, and a professional line of maternity clothes, Liz Lange. Supertarget is open almost all of the time. They have wonderful groceries from all over the world, a sushi bar, Starbucks, a good snack bar, books, great seasonal items, etc. It is not unusual to find 75% off or more off items during their sales.
• 900 42nd Avenue Drive, Moline
• 1850 E. 54th, Davenport
T.J. Maxx: You never know what you will find there. They have complete clothing and accessories for men and women, shoes, lingerie, toiletries, and household furnishings. They have great last chance or end of the season sales, and also specialize in gourmet coffees and food items. I’ve been able to purchase $80.00 sweaters for $2.00, many pieces of professional sportswear for under $10.00. They carry Perry Ellis, Hilfiger, Lauren, Evan Piccone, and other major designers.
• 4026 E. 53d, Davenport
Tuesday Morning: Tuesdays used to move from location to location, but they are permanently housed up the street from us at The Village Shopping Center. They carry designer handbags and jewelry, as well as great home/office accessories. They are also becoming a great place to look for books. They specialize in close-outs and liquidated inventory. At their last chance corner, you can buy slightly “dinged” items, including pieces of Waterford crystal, for as little as $.25 or $.50! They have a newsletter which you can sign-up for that announces special events that happen, when, well, on Tuesday, beginning at 8 a.m.!
• 902 S. Kimberly Road, Davenport
Von Maur: Their markdowns are generally every Thursday. They have fantastic markdowns on clothing that sometimes amount to 75% off or more. Ms. Von Maur herself calls to check out the bargains.
• Northpark Mall
• Southpark Mall
Wal-Mart: Wal-Mart carries classic brands like White Stag at very low prices. They also carry their own brands, and regular prices are usually under $20.00. Their sales can yield phenomenal bargains, so that a dress shirt can sell for $4.00, and a woman’s blouse can go for $.50! Wal-Mart also has a great yard goods and notions department where many fabrics sell for $1.00 per yard. They are a good place for shoes and even carry brands like Dr. Scholl’s. Also, they have reasonable house wares and school supplies. If you are mistakenly charged the regular price on a sales item, you sometimes can get a refund if you draw the cashier’s attention to the mistake. Super Wal-Mart has the added attraction of online shopping, and one-stop shopping. You can buy groceries and work clothes all in one fell swoop! If you live in the Carbondale, IL area, you can go to the Wal-Mart discount store, Bud’s. Check the Web for other locations and for online shopping.
• 5811 Elmore Avenue, Davenport
• 3930 44th Avenue, Moline
• New store in West Davenport
Sam’s: If you are willing to pay the yearly membership price, you can find literally anything. They have great deals on designer clothes, office supplies, groceries, and books. Sweaters that cost $75.00 and up elsewhere go for $12.99 at Christmas. They also have great ideas for office gifts. One Christmas, I received as a gift a hand painted Italian ceramic jar full of biscotti. The jar was about 18 inches high and 8 inches in diameter; it cost $19.99. If it had come from Williams Sonoma, it would have cost at least three times that amount. Trust me; I know these things.
• 3887 Elmore Avenue, Davenport
Younkers: Younkers is known for all kinds of great sales, and for publishing coupons in the paper that give even more discounts. With their yellow dot discount, you can buy designer clothing in men’s and women’s departments at more than 80% off. At the end of the season, they have racks and racks of clothes and outfits for $3.99 each piece. These may normally cost as much as $100.00 per piece. They carry Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Laura Ashley, Ralph Lauren, and others. They also publish informative and colorful fliers frequently in the Sunday papers. Younkers runs a unisex hair salon which is very reasonable. I think they even take walk-ins. Tiffany and Kathleen are very good at styling hair. At a recent sale, designer clothing for women in all sizes was selling for $1.99 per piece. Shoes, including Nine West, Chinese Laundry, and other major brands, were also $1.99 per pair.
• Northpark Mall
• Southpark Mall
Shoes:
Famous Footwear:
• 1508 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport
• 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport
• 3909 16th Street, Moline
• 4500 16th Street, Moline
Payless Shoe Store and Payless Shoe Source:
• 2000 36th Avenue, Moline
• 320 W. Kimberly, Davenport
• 3880 Elmore, Davenport
• 4500 16th Street, Moline
• 4301 23d Avenue, Moline
Von Maur: They have a whole room with sale shoes at Southpark. Many are more than 75% off. Also, their charge card requires no interest.
Younkers: They always have a great selection of sale shoes, and their racks often have bargains for under $2.00 and under $5.00.
Dillards: They carry all major brands and have 75% shoes sales at the end of the season. Von Maur, Younkers, and Dillards, also carry men’s shoes.
Wal-Mart: See earlier listing,; all of these major discount stores have good shoe departments. They carry major brands, including Dr. Scholl’s.
Warehouse Shoes:
• Northpark Mall
Specialty Stores:
Barkan’s: 1709 2nd Avenue, Rock Island – Barkan’s is a well-kept secret in the Quad Cities. They have very good sales, but their sizes are limited. They have a good selection of men’s clothing as well, and they carry different brands from other stores.
Catherine’s: Plus sizes. They send lots of coupons, and have great women’s clothes in plus sizes. They also carry jewelry and accessories and something is always on sale.
• Village Shopping Center, Davenport
• Across from Southpark, Moline
The Discovery Shop: 2397 Cumberland Square Drive, Bettendorf – They carry all sizes and all sexes. Everything goes to The American Cancer Society, so your shopping supports a worthy cause. The Discovery Shop has wonderful sales, and often sells new items with the tags. I’ve seen $500.00 women’s suits selling for less than $100.00. They also carry great shoes, designer lines, housewares, cookbooks, antiques, and collectibles. They have a nice selection of books in good shape. They have special holiday open houses, Super Bowl Sunday sales, and Cookbook Event sales. They are located near the Goodwill Store in Cumberland Square. Nearby are Keepsake Corners and Evergreen Artworks, which are wonderful places for office and art supplies.
Encore of Davenport: 1315 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport –
Encore has been around for a long time, and they carry new merchandise and gently used clothing in excellent shape. It’s possible to buy Stuart Weitzman shoes for under $20.00 and Gucci shoes for around $50.00. They also carry from time to time Versace perfume, Dooney & Burke purses, assorted jewelry, coats, formal wear, dresses, and sportswear. Twice a year, they have a 75% off sale. Real fur coats, for those into that, can sell for $40.00. Entire women’s suits sell for around $5.00.
Fashion Bug: Village Shopping Center. Like Dots, Fashion Bug carries a variety of clothing in all sizes, including plus size. They have a good selection of dresses suitable for work.
Four Seasons: Some of us are old enough to remember their mascot and slogan, “Tell ‘Em Sophie Sent You!” They carry all sizes, and have at least two stores along State Street in Geneseo, Leading Lady and Four Seasons. The sales are worth waiting for. There is a large store right next to us, near the car wash. They have sidewalk sales at least twice a year where you can buy dress slacks for $4.00 and t-shirts for as little as $2.00.
• 110 S. State Street Geneseo
• 2205 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport
• Four Seasons Plus: 120 S State Street , Geneseo
Men’s Wearhouse: 4009 E. 53d, Davenport
Repp Ltd., Big and Tall: 902 W. Kimberly, Davenport
The Resale Shop: 2218 37th Moline [right off Avenue of the Cities. This is a consignment store which also carries new things.
Thrift Stores and Consignment: The newest trend in thrift stores is that they often carry new items. Be on the lookout for the “new " section or for clothing that still has its original tags. Small towns around the area have great thrift stores; e.g., Maquoqueta, Riverside, Aledo, Burlington, and Silvis, all have had good thrift stores. There is also a thrift store on The Arsenal, but that is probably open only to residents and personnel on the island.
D.A.V. [Disabled American Veterans]: Brand new location on West Kimberly Road; they are not in the book, yet. They used to be on River Drive. Takes credit cards, but not checks. Cash is always welcome.
Express: Northpark Mall, Davenport
Good Things Now [Project Now]:
• Moved to a Moline Store as well.
• 2000 3d Avenue, Rock Island
• 605 SW 3d, Aledo, IL
Goodwill: They also have a website where you can bid on items. Shop Good Will.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
• 2302 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf
• 4241 23d Avenue, Moline
• New Store off West Division and 53d, 5360 Villa Drive in Davenport, not yet in the phone book
• 4664 44th, Rock Island
• Several Stores in Iowa City; there is one just off the Coralville Exit. At the Iowa City Stores, men can buy suits for $8.48.
The Grapevine: 3213 Avenue of the Cities, Moline.
Rags to Riches: 506 16th Street, Moline.
Ritzi Reruns: 1612 W. Locust, Davenport.
The Salvation Army: Once known as strictly a thrift store, the Salvation Army carries many new items and advertises them on its marquees. Their clothing is very reasonable, and they change merchandise with the season. They have a lot of books and shoes, and also carry a section for antiques and collectibles.
• Store off 7th Street in Moline, 701 19th Avenue, Moline
• 2125 11th Street, Rock Island
• 420 W. River Drive, Davenport
• 415 W. 2d, Davenport
• 4303 N. Brady, Davenport
Selective Seconds: 2400 18th Street, Bettendorf.
Trash Can Annie: 421 Brady Street, Davenport. This store is a little pricey, but they are famous; they did some of the costumes for Titanic. They do have sales, and are a lot of fun to browse.
Ragstock. 207-209 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, 319-338-0553 – They are a legend in Iowa City. A recent trip yielded authentic Japanese silk kimonos, ranging between $5.00 and $10.00. There were many blouses for $10.00 or less, and many skirts and dress slacks. They have good sales, and a large variety of sizes and men’s clothing as well. For those who seek adventure, these are the addresses for other Ragstock stores:
• Minneapolis Metro, 830 N. 7th Street, 612-333-8520
• Uptown, 1433 W. Lake Street, 612-823-6690
• North Town Mall, Blaine, MN, 763-780-6970
• Mall of America, Bloomington, 952-854-5133
• Burnsville Center, Burnsville, MN, 952-435-2686
• St. Paul, MN, 1515 University Avenue W, 651-444-2733
• Roseville, MN, Rosedale Center, 651-697-1445
• Duluth, MN 7 W. Superior Street, 218-722-1201
• Northfield, MN, 420 Division, 5-7-645-9081
• St. Cloud, MN, Crossroads Mall, 320-251-8962
• Madison, WI, 329 State Street, 608-251-3419
• Chicago, 812 W. Belmont, Ave., [upstairs near Belmont and Clark], 773-868-9263
• Chicago/Rogers Park, 6431 N. Sheridan, 773-465-1539
• Chicago/Loop Area, 226 s. Wabash [second floor], 312-692-1778
Stuff Etc.: This is the granddaddy of all consignment stores. One store even has a coffee bar in it! At sixty days, consignment merchandise is discounted 50%. After ninety days, merchandise is discounted 80%! You could spend all day just in the one store. They carry home furnishings, clothes, books, antiques, toys, furniture, dishes, jewelry, appliances, you name it. They have great ties and shirts, and a lot of sportswear. Located just off the Coralville exit by Wal-Mart. The second store is near K-Mart in Iowa City.
The phone number for Stuff Etc., West is 319-545-8408
Dollar Bills, All for One, and other Dollar Stores: They carry nice handbags, school supplies, and toiletries. You can also find jewelry, books, and close out merchandise. Recently, the Southpark store sold Eddie Bauer and other designer sweaters for $1.00 each!
• 902 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport
• Dollar Tree, 4500 16th Milan
o 3824 44th Ave. Dr., Milan
EBAY LISTINGS: www.ebay.com. Check the featured item on their website. EBAY is also a great place to sell and make some money if you have the skill, software, and time. Tip: Decide what your maximum bid is, enter it, then check right before the auction ends.
Antiques
Art
Books
Business & Industrial
Cameras & Photo
Cars, Parts & Vehicles
Clothing, Shoes &
Accessories
Coins
Collectibles
Computers & Networking
Consumer Electronics
Crafts
Dolls & Bears
DVDs & Movies
Entertainment
Memorabilia
Gift Certificates
Health & Beauty
Home & Garden
Jewelry & Watches
Music
Musical Instruments
Pottery & Glass
Real Estate
Sporting Goods &
Fan Shop
Sports Cards &
Memorabilia
Stamps
Tickets
Toys & Hobbies
Travel
Video Games
Everything Else
see all eBay categories
Online: Virtually every store listed in the department store section has its online component. Be prepared to use credit cards and look for secure sites when you do. Also, be prepared to control the use of your credit card!
Bloomingdales: http://www.bloomingdales.com/. Bloomingdales sends a newsletter to those interested announcing sales and specials. They are one of the priciest stores in the world, but they, too, have fantastic sales. They are worth a surf.
Marshall Fields: http://about.nordstrom.com/ourstores/rackstores/?origin=footer.
Visiting the Chicago Loop store on State Street and Michigan Avenue is a cultural experience. The famous clock itself is worth a look. They have great sales, and even mark seasonal items off 90%. The Watertower Place store is also very nice an is easy to find. There are Fields stores all over Wisconsin and the Chicago area. I’d live there if I could. If you get there at Christmas, go to the café. They sell fantastic cakes called Yule logs, and Frango mints. They also have gourmet groceries and chocolates, and pretty good restaurants. The stores are still decorated in fantastic displays; even Scrooge would find himself getting excited and would pull out his plastic money.
Neiman Marcus: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/
Affectionately known as “needless mark-up,” NM redeems itself by having great sales. For example, it is still possible to buy a $300.00 women’s suit for less than $70.00.
Nordstrom: http://www.nordstrom.com/. The closest store I know of is at Oakbrook Shopping Center near Chicago. They, too, have great sales, and their service is terrific. They stand by their merchandise and refund even without a receipt if necessary.
Nordstrom Rack: http://about.nordstrom.com/ourstores/rackstores/?origin=footer
There is a store near Highland Park, IL. They have drastic reductions on everything from clothing to make-up. You can buy $50.00 polo shirts for less than $15.00. When they have a great sale, you can buy a $600.00 blouse for $100.00. They are also great at exchanging.
Shopko. http://www.shopko.com/: There was a moment of silence when the local Shopko closed. They carry good quality clothing, including dressy sweaters for men and women for around $20.00. Online store usually has newsletters that announces sales and special inventory.
Catalogs:
Avon: http://shop.avon.com/avonshop/default.asp?rep_phone=&rep_email=&newdept=&s=WSRGoogle&c=WSR&otc=Avon&department=KWAVON
They sell a good line of clothing for the office at reasonable prices. They carry women’s clothing, and sell plus sizes. They are also prompt, and good at refunds if an item is not in stock. Their sales are very good.
Design Toscano: http://www.designtoscano.com/
They have a store near Watertower Place in Chicago in the old post office. They also have one near Arlington Heights. They are reliable, and carry great furniture, jewelry, and office supplies. For those who love history, Egyptian art, Arthurian legend, and gothic décor, this is the place. The jewelry is great for enhancing work outfits.
Lands End: They have great sales, and compete with L.L. Bean.
http://www.landsend.com/
L.L. Bean : They have a good exchange policy and carry classic, easy care clothes for work. They also have a good variety of shoes you can walk in, but also wear to the office.
http://www.llbean.com/
For Counsel: http://www.forcounsel.com/default_c.asp
They are what they say; a catalog company that offers gifts for lawyers and legal professionals. They have a lot of office gifts, jewelry, books, prints, and items of clothing. They also have an online newsletter with sales. You can also order a hard copy catalog.
Oriental Trading Company: http://www.orientaltrading.com/otcweb/application?origin=page.jsp&namespace=main&event=link.home&BP=913
This is a great place to buy office decorations and gifts. They carry lots of novelty items, and are very reasonable.
Yard Sales, Garage Sales, Rummage Sales: Recently, the National Public Radio did a story on Anne Rice, millionaire best selling author and clothes horse. While preparing to move from her famous New Orleans house, Ms. Rice held a yard sale to sell her clothing and other items. She is famous for ordering clothing in bulk from Lands End and other catalogs, and then never wearing them. For example, she once ordered thirty black turtlenecks. As my dissertation director observed, “Couldn’t she buy just two, wear one and wash one?” Luckily for us, there are other Ms. Rice’s in the world. Yard sales and church sales often yield terrific finds for less than $1.00, sometimes with the tags on.
Check the Internet, the Argus, Quad City Times, Quad City Showcase, and Moline Dispatch for the best listings. The Second Fiddle Sale takes place every mid-June, benefits the symphony and has wonderful clothes. This year, the Second Fiddle Sale will be at the old Shopko building in Bettendorf. The Thursday night preview sale costs $6.00 to get in. They also have jewelry, furnishings, art, books, toys, tapes, and sporting goods. Some items are brand new. Check them out on the Web since their location varies from year to year.
Dry Cleaners:
Burke Cleaners:
• 5188 18th Street, Bettendorf
• 4327 23d Avenue, Moline
• 1506 17th Avenue, Moline
• 171 19th Avenue, Moline
• 3024 23d Avenue, Moline
• 210 1st St., Milan
• 2450 Spruce Hills, Bettendorf
• 3723 N. Division, Davenport
• 116 E. 1st, Geneseo
• 1101 Mound, Davenport
• 618 W. Kimberly, Davenport
• 307 E. Locust ST., Davenport
• 2715 18th Avenue, Rock Island
Crescent Cleaners: 2198 W. Kimberly, Davenport. There are other locations as well.
Sanitary Cleaners: 2194 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Other locations in Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline.
George’s Classic Cleaners. 4320 Avenue of the Cities, Moline.
See also The Yellow Pages.
Tailors:
• Bull LaVera: 3804 6th St, E. Moline
• Dorothy’s Computer Clothing Design, 815 4th Street, Colona
• Gentry Shop, 5515 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport
• Judy Sews for You: 2314 18th Avenue, Rock Island.
• Kosta’s Alterations: 301 18th Street, The Safety Building, Rock Island
• Sanitary Dry Cleaners, 2194 E. Kimberly, Davenport
• The Syndicate Hub, 2211 E. 52nd, Davenport
Custom Made Clothing: See Tailors, above.
Art Fairs: Someone always brings custom or hand-made clothing to these fairs. Many are extremely reasonable, and are made to be worn to work as business attire, albeit unique. Admission to most is free; it’s worth checking the River Cities Reader or Quad City Showcase to see which fairs are on. There usually one every weekend. They also offer shoes, jewelry, paintings, pottery, and other items for home, office, or business gifts.
• Beaux Arts
• Riverssance
• Left Bank Art League Show
• Summer Art and Craft Fairs
• Fulton County Scenic Drive
• Spoon River Scenic Drive
Handbags and Accessories:
Blue Moon Trading Company: Across from Southpark, near Dick Blick. Carries knockoffs of designer handbags and costume jewelry. Nothing is over $50.00. They also have original Marilyn Monroe design handbags that are collectors’ items. Designers that are “impersonated” include Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Fendi, and Burberry. All are good quality.
Fabric Stores: For those who love to sew –
Amazon Dry Good Company [Davenport, Mail order only]. Their catalog is also called the Amazon Vinegar Pickle Company. They have great patterns, books, and accessories, particularly for those interested in historical re-enactment.
Wal-Mart: See the notation for the store. Great craft and fabric section.
Hancock Fabrics: If you can get to their headquarters in Paducah, KY, you will lose yourself. As it is, they have great sales and specials. They also carry craft items.
• 3808 N. Brady, Davenport
• 3911 16th Street, Moline
JoAnn Fabrics: Village Shopping Center, Davenport. They always have a lot of sales and good yard goods and trims. They carry lots of patterns and craft supplies and there is a sewing machine dealership within the store. They offer classes as well.
Clothilde Catalog. They also offer an online newsletter, and informative vignettes on antique sewing accessories called “Clothilde’s Antiques.” You can obtain an online newsletter at: enews@Clothilde.com.
Tanger Factory Outlets, off I-80, Williamsburg, IA. Exit 220.
http://www.tangeroutlet.com/. The following stores are included:
Specialty
ABC Carpet & Home
Bath & Body Works
Bed Dressing Outlet
Beleza Cosmetics
Bible Factory Outlet
Black & Decker
Blax Golf Shop
Bombay Outlet
Book Warehouse
Book Warehouse – PK Books
Bose
Cabin Creek Gifts
Candle Warehouse
Cape Cod Crafters
Christian Factory Store
Christmas & More
Christmas with Dolls & Bears
Class Perfumes
Coleman
Communications Plus
Cosmetics Company
Country Clutter
Dazzlers Gold & Diamond Showroom
Designer Fragrance
Disney
Doll Town
Dollar Tree
Earthbound Trading
Etre Nails
Fanatic Fanz
Fragrance Outlet
Franklin Mint
FTM Motorsports
Fudgery
Furniture Outlet
General Nutrition Center
Glow in the Sun
Gold & Silver Cart
Golf 4 Less
Golf Closeout Warehouse
Golf Mania
Golf Manufacturer’s Outlet
Golf Products Unlimited
Greg Norman
Harry and David
Heng Feng Center
Heritage Candle
Hoover
Intercourse Canning Co.
Jewelry Factory
Karen’s Korner
KB Toy Outlet
Keepin’ It Real
Kirkland’s
Knife Factory
L’eggs Hanes Bali Playtex
L.L. Bean
L.L. Bean Outdoors
Le Gourmet Chef
Lillian Vernon
Lindt Chocolate
Luggage Factory
Metro Watch
Michael’s Gems & Glass
Movado
Music 4 Less
Music for a Song
Nags Head Hammocks
Nail Pearl & Tan
New York Jewelry
Nextel
North Branch Furniture Outlet
Office Max
Oreck
Paper Factory
Pepperidge Farm
Perfumania
Perfume Studio
Pottery Barn
Publishers Warehouse
Robinson Pharma
Ron’s Custom Signs
Rug Decor
Salon by Design
Samsonite
Sanibel Gems & Treasures
Scent Shoppe
Scents for Less
Scooter Depot
Scrap Tales
Silver Treasures
Socks Galore by Hanes
Sports World
Sprint
St. Nick’s
Starbucks
Sweet Treats
TJ Uniforms
Tool Warehouse
Tools & More
Toy Liquidators
Toys
Treasure Island
Tumi
Tupperware
Ultra Diamond Outlet
Unlimited Nutrition
Villeroy & Boch
Vitamin World
Wilsons Leather Outlet
Zales, The Diamond Store Outlet
Apparel
Adrienne Vittadini
Aeropostale
American Outpost
Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor Loft
Anne Klein
Banana Republic Factory Store
Barney’s New York
Bass
BCBG
Bealls Outlet
Benetton
Big Dog Sportswear
Billabong
Bon Worth
Brooks Brothers
Bundles
Burlington Brands
California Sunshine Swimwear
Capacity
Casual Corner
Casual Corner Annex
Casual Corner Annex Petite
Casual Corner Annex Woman
Casual Corner Woman
Casual Male Big & Tall
Cato
Charlotte Russe
Chico’s
Chuck Roast
Claiborne Menswear
Coastal Cotton
Coldwater Creek
Columbia Sportswear
Dana Buchman
Danskin
Delia’s
Dickies
Disney
DKNY Jeans
Dress Barn
Dress Barn Woman
Ecko
Eddie Bauer Outlet
Escada Company Store
Fanatic Fanz
FUBU
Full Size Fashions
G&G Retail
Gap Outlet
Geoffrey Beene
Glow in the Sun
Golf 4 Less
Greg Norman
Guess?
Haggar
Hanes Mill Outlet
Hugo Boss
Izod
J. Crew
Jockey
Jones New York
Jones New York Country
Jones New York Sport
Just My Size
Kasper
Kenneth Cole
Koret
L’eggs Hanes Bali Playtex
L’eggs Hanes Bali Playtex Express
L.L. Bean
Levi’s Outlet by Designs
Liz Claiborne Outlet
Liz Claiborne Woman
London Fog
London Fog – Pacific Trail
Maidenform
Maternity Works
Motherhood Maternity Outlet
Nautica
Nautica Jeans Co.
New York, New York
Newport Bay
Nike Factory Store
Old Navy Outlet
Pacific Sunwear
Palace Locker Room
Perry Ellis
Petite Sophisticate
Petticoat Junction
Polo Jeans Co.
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store
Puma
Quiksilver
Rave Girl
Reebok
Rena Rowan
Rue 21
S&K Menswear
Socks Galore by Hanes
Special Brands by Liz Claiborne
Super Fan
Swim Mart
Timberland
TJ Uniforms
Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Jeans
Tuffwear
Van Heusen
Versace
VF Outlet Store
Wilsons Leather Outlet
Woolrich
Zumiez
Maps: www.mapquest.com
Selected Bibliography and Further Reading:
Armstrong, Helen Joseph. Pattern Making for Fashion Design. Prentice Hall, 1999.
Bata Shoe Museum.
http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/
Farro, Rita. Life is not a Dress Size. Krause, 1996.
Fashion Net. http://www.fashion.net/
Fashion TV. http://www.ftv.com/home/default.asp
France, Kim. The Lucky Shopping Manual: Building and Improving your Wardrobe Piece by Piece. Gotham, 2003.
Karlen, Josh. The Indispensable Guide to Classic Men’s Clothing. Tatra Press, 1999.
Learn How To Dress. http://www.udefineu.com/tour/index.html?ID=2-5920
Miller, Judith. Costume Jewelry. DK Publishing, 2003.
Mollod, Phineas and Jason Tesauro. The Modern Gentleman: A Guide to Essential Manner, Savvy & Vice. Ten Speed Press, 2002.
Molloy, John T. New Women’s Dress for Success. Warner Books, 1996.
Omelianuk, Scott and Ted Allen. Esquire’s Things a Man Should Know About Style. Riverhead Books, 1999.
Racinet, Auguste. Costume History. TASCHEN America, 2003.
Spade, Kate. Style. Simon and Schuster, 2004.
Townsend, Chris. Rapture: Art’s Seduction by Fashion Since 1970. Thames and Hudson, 2002.
Shop Till Your Drop !!!!!!
A Guide to Literary and Legal Books, URLS, Shopping, and Research
Something still useful, though with Borders closing, it needs updating:
Guide for Buying Professional Books, Reference Books, Law Books, and URLS for College Students
by Ellen Tsagaris
Map Quest. www.mapquest.com
Welcome to the wonderful world of books and professional libraries. No matter what you do for a living, you need a professional library and lists of resources. People who know these things often describe book collectors and bibliophiles as the victims of "a gentle madness." Yet, as one who has suffered from this malady all her life, I can easily say that of the thousands of books I own, there is not one that I have not used, enjoyed, read, or studied. In this world of multitasking where everything is a text, information is knowledge and knowledge is power. This guide is for all who love books, but especially for college students who need them. There are legal books, professional books, book stores, URLs for books, on line book stores, books about books, and many Internet resources. Use it in good health, and as I say to my paralegal students, use it for good and not for evil!!
Stores:
A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books. http://www.bookstore.com/ They list book groups and sell online. I used to frequent the Sunnyvale, CA store. They are just wonderful, and have anything you want. They are open late, and offer many free publications, especially, Poetry Flash.
City Lights.http://www.citylights.com/ This store is a legend, and was co-founded by another legend, author and artist Lawrence Ferlinghetti City Lights inspired our own Prairie Lights in Iowa City.
Barnes and Noble: Also online.www.barnesandnoble.com. They aren’t my favorite, but they do have a great coffee bar. Their sales are terrific; every two years or so, they have a $1.00 sale! I bought Vera Wang’s book on weddings for just $1.00, when it is usually close to $90.00! The advantage is these are new books, games, and art supplies. At any of the other stores, you would still pay full price. They always have a good selection of sale books and helpful extended hours.
• Northpark Mall
Borders: Also online.www.bordersstores.com. They have a newsletter which includes coupons and special sales. There are also special events for students and teachers. If you push them, their service is pretty good. One fine Friday before Halloween, I stood before the art books with my 20% coupon, looking for the expensive Joseph Cornell book I wanted. Nobody seemed to know who Cornell was, but the books about him always disappeared on coupon days. Once again, as I stood in my nifty Halloween sweater, the book was gone. I sighed audibly. Next to me was a very good looking gentleman holding a cup of coffee. “That’s an awfully big sigh,” he said to me somewhat playfully. “Oh, No,” I thought. I’m being hit on, and I don’t want to be!” But, then he said, upon hearing my dilemma, “Take your coupon to that desk over there, tell them to order the book, and tell them to give you the discount.” Then, I had an epiphany; this was no idle Ralph Lauren look alike; this was some Borders Executive, mayhap a District Manager! So, I went to the desk, related what he told me to. They were reluctant to agree, until I pointed to the man and said, “ That gentleman by the art books, the one holding the coffee cup, he told me you would order the book and let me use the coupon.” He saw me gesturing toward him, and toasted me with his paper cup. “Yes miss, of course; we’ll be glad to order it and let you use the coupon!” Moral of the story; ask for service, and complain politely where necessary!
• 4000 E. 53d Street
Davenport, IA
359-7830
The Book Emporium:
• 4129 Kennedy Drive
East Moline, IL
Crown: http://www.randomhouse.com/publishers/pub_crown.html. They have merged with Random House, and have chains of bookstores across the country. This is a helpful site that allows you to do an author search.
Cumberland Bookshelf: Bettendorf, 359-6630.
Guzzardo's: Downtown Geneseo. This is a combined Hallmark shop/book store. They have a good selection of best sellers and mysteries, and decent reference books. They have pretty good sales, and are an institution in the area. They are also sort of a pleasant, out of the way place for us to visit.
Putnam Museum: http://www.putnam.org/. They have expanded this museum considerably since the time I was a little girl. They have great books on various cultures, science, art, and anthropology. You can visit the museum and see the unwrapped female mummy, view a film at the IMAX, have a snack, or just wander around. The gift shop also carries jewelry, fossils, you name it.
• 1717 W. 12th Street, Davenport
Prairie Lights: Downtown Iowa City.
http://www.downtowniowacity.com/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=275. They have expanded since my humble law school/graduate days, and now have a Java Hut café with amazing magazines. They also have for sale autographed copies of books; when I was living there, I bought an autographed copy of Margaret Atwood’s Lady Oracle. They have great reference books, dictionaries, and law books, and feature author signings and poetry readings.
Rizzoli Books: Oakbrook Shopping Center: http://www.buy.com/retail/searchresults.asp?search_store=3&querytype=book_publisher&qutype=5&qu=Rizzoli+Publications&formatid=0&orderby=6&loc=106&dcii=4
[At Buy.com]
Iowa Book and Supply, Iowa City: http://www.iowabook.com/info.html
• 8 South Clinton, Iowa City, IA
University of Iowa, Boyd College of Law Book Store [call ahead to see if they will sell to general public, or if you need a student ID., etc.]
Walden: Good selection of books and sales. Their 10% off card was a blessing in graduate school when I used to buy my textbooks there. They are named for Thoreau’s masterwork, and they are still one of my favorites.
• Southpark Mall
Watermark Corners: They have a wonderful selection of children’s books, jewelry, English antiques, and coffee. There is even a café upstairs. They are located in the heart of John Deere Commons, near the Dead Poets Coffee Shop. 1500 River Drive, Moline, IL
Used Book Stores and Antique Shops:
Charlotte Bronte
Avatar Books: Village of East Davenport. They are very reasonable, and have a nice atmosphere. There are some very unusual books for sale that cannot be found elsewhere. 2218 E. 11th Street, Davenport
The Source Book Store: Over 200,000 books! 232 W. 3d, Davenport.
Tim’s Corner: 2963 14th Avenue, RI
794-0333
Banowetz Antiques: 122 McKinsey Drive, Maquoketa. http://www.banowetzantiques.com/
There is always a nice selection of books in at least one or two booths. They also carry a full line of books on antiques. There are special sales, and sometimes, free items. This is a great place to look for records, cards, old Valentines, and all sorts of other goodies, too. They carry new collectibles, and are very friendly.
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/: This is a great place to buy software, computers, and computer books. I’ve also seen best sellers and books on many subjects discounted significantly.
• 5153 Elmore/Davenport
• 4401 16th/Moline
Blue Castle Treasures: Rapatee, IL. The owner lives across the street, and she is always open during Spoon River. She has great books, and as a teacher herself, is glad to help you find what you are looking for. I’ve found some nice collections of Mark Twain and Eugene O’Neill, but she is loaded with old toys, collectibles, some furniture, records, you name it. There is also a nice shop next door you can visit, with more old books and antiques.
Juli’s Book Keeper: Rock Island, IL. Former owner Ms. Finch was a huge help when I was writing my dissertation. Current owner Juli is just as helpful. She is an avid reader, and takes any books in trade. She also sells many handmade items and puzzles. This is one of the best kept secrets in the Quad Cities, and many local writers, including the romance writer Kim Cates, go to The Book Keeper to look for sources.
• 2698 21st Avenue, Rock Island/788-6410. Usually open M-S 12-5.
DAV: Most recent spectacular find: an autographed copy of Gerry Spence’s, The Making of a Country Lawyer. They used to be on River Drive. Takes credit cards, but not checks. Cash is always welcome. They are usually open 8am to 8pm. They also have good novels, paper backs, cookbooks, and craft books. Magazines are about $.10 each.
• 1112 W. Kimberly/Davenport
The Discovery Shop: 2397 Cumberland Square Drive, Bettendorf – They carry all sizes and all sexes. Everything goes to The American Cancer Society, so your shopping supports a worthy cause. The Discovery Shop has wonderful sales, and often sells new items with the tags. I’ve seen $500.00 women’s suits selling for less than $100.00. They also carry great shoes, designer lines, housewares, cookbooks, antiques, and collectibles. They have a nice selection of books in good shape. They have special holiday open houses, Super Bowl Sunday sales, and Cookbook Event sales. They are located near the Goodwill Store in Cumberland Square. Nearby are Keepsake Corners and Evergreen Artworks, which are wonderful places for office and art supplies.
Dollar Bill's and Dollar Tree: They carry nice handbags, school supplies, and toiletries. You can also find jewelry, books, and close out merchandise. Recently, the Southpark store sold Eddie Bauer and other designer sweaters for $1.00 each!
• 902 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport
• Dollar Tree, 4500 16th Milan
o 3824 44th Ave. Dr., Milan
o Southpark Mall, near J.C. Penney
Dollar General: As with Family Dollar, there are several stores in the area, including one right across the street from Kaplan College at Spring Village Shopping Center. They, too, have good professional pieces, including shirts, dresses, skirts, and sweaters for $10.00 or less. Fifty percent off sales are common. They also carry reasonable and good looking costume jewelry, handbags, and lingerie. They are also a great place to find hangers, and plastic storage units so you can take care of your clothes from season to season. Different stores carry different merchandise, so it’s worth taking a “tour” of local Dollar Generals. They are also a good place to find wallets and handbags. Their books vary from dictionaries and textbooks to best sellers. Most are $1.00, and are brand new in mint condition. They also carry coloring books for kids. It’s worth checking various stores to see what is available. They also have office supplies and framed prints, check out my Harriet Tubman triptych, and the African prints hanging in the library, both from my private collection. Neither set cost over $5.00.
• 2170 E. Kimberly Rd, Davenport
• 1037 S. Oakwood Avenue, Geneseo
• 201 W. Second Avenue, Coal Valley
• 905 W. 4th, Milan
• 2010 26th Avenue, Moline, IL
• 3830 11th Street, Rock Island
• 4012 Black Hawk Road, Rock Island
• 4110 Avenue of the Cities, Rock Island
• 2201 5th Street, Silvis
• 1224 State, Bettendorf
• 109 E. 50th Street, Davenport
• 2604 W. Locust, Davenport
Dyersville Antique Mall: aka, Plaza Antique Mall. http://www.plaza-antique-mall.com/. Located in the hometown of Field of Dreams. 1235 16th Avenue Court SE
Dyersville, IA 52040
Family Dollar: The selection of books varies. Most cost about $1.00. There are several stores in the area. They have decent quality clothing for under ten dollars. They also have 75% off sales; it is possible to buy a pair of shoes for $.50 cents. Most of the professional or dressy clothing is for women, teens, and children. They also carry office supplies, paper, coloring books, seasonal decorations, etc.
• Cityline Plaza, First Street Moline, IL.
• 3126 23d Avenue, Moline, IL
• 1617 11th Street, Rock Island, IL
• 921 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL
• 2255 Rockingham Road, Davenport, IA
• 1932 N. Brady Street, Davenport, IA
Galesburg Antique Mall: http://www.seminarystreet.com/antique/.
309-342-8571/
349 East Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401: As with other antique malls listed, they have a good variety of vintage books and books on different subjects. This mall has three floors, and a candy and coffee shop built-in. Knox College students love to hang out there. Sometimes you can buy signed books by local authors as well.
Goodwill: They also have a website where you can bid on items. Shop Good Will.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/. Many people scour their bookshelves, frames, and records. There are a lot of good deals waiting, and most books are under $1.00.
• 2302 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf
• 4241 23d Avenue, Moline
• New Store off West Division and 53d, 5360 Villa Drive in Davenport, not yet in the phone book
• 4664 44th, Rock Island
• Several Stores in Iowa City; there is one just off the Coralville Exit.
Hallmark Stores: Many of the Gold Crown stores carry beautifully bound editions of classics that have been portrayed on the Hallmark Hall of Fame. They also have music and tapes based on their TV specials. Hallmark also carries a nice line of gift books for various occasions.
The Haunted Bookshop: http://www.abebooks.com/home/THEHAUNTEDBKSHP/. 520 E. Washington, Iowa City. When I used to go to the old location in Iowa City, it was run and owned by a physician who worked at the VA Hospital. It is still a lovely place to go, and great places to find vintage sheet music, books on every subject, you name it. The atmosphere is terrific, and you may even find the signature novel, The Haunted Bookshop.
Hawk Hollow: Owned by Dr. Char Hawks, my teacher, boss, and friend at Augustana. This is a family owned store with all sorts of wonderful things. They bought a collection of over 2000 books several years ago, almost all professional and academic.
• 563-872-5467
106 South Riverview
Bellevue, IA 52031
King's Daughters Thrift Shop: Moline.
Murphy Brookfield Books:
• Email • murphyb2@inav.net
• Address • 219 N. Gilbert St.
Iowa City, IA
U.S.A. 52245
• Phone • 319-338-3077
• Fax • 319-338-3077
Another of my Iowa City Haunts, located in a charming old home. They have a very good history and literature section. They have a wonderful web site where you can browse their books and inventory. You can also browse by subject.
Osco: The store in Moline at City Line Plaza has best sellers priced very low, sometimes at 40% off, more even than Borders or Barnes and Noble. I bought the latest Harry Potter book there when it was still “hot” and flying off the shelves everywhere else, only I bought it for a lot less!!
Paperback Exchange
Illinois Antique Center: 308 SW Commercial Alley/Peoria, IL 61602-1401/309-673-3354 – This is a huge store, with its own used and antiquarian book shop with books on every subject. It’s a great place to visit and wander around. They also carry magazines about writing and book collecting in the book shop.
The Old Book Barn: ( 217) 875-0222/Forsyth , Illinois. Near Decatur.
http://faculty.millikin.edu/~czelhart.hum.faculty.mu/AS92.html
• Route 51 North
P.O. Box 500
Forsyth, IL 62535
Phone: (217) 875-0222
FAX: (217) 877-9211
They literally have everything, and are huge! They have the best room of mystery and true crime books I have ever seen. This is a consignment shop, so you can bring books and run an account for further discounts. They also carry rare books, including real dime novels and pulp fiction. This is the dream of every graduate student everywhere!!
Stuff Etc.: This is the granddaddy of all consignment stores. One store even has a coffee bar in it! At sixty days, consignment merchandise is discounted 50%. After ninety days, merchandise is discounted 80%! You could spend all day just in the one store. They carry home furnishings, clothes, books, antiques, toys, furniture, dishes, jewelry, appliances, you name it. They have great ties and shirts, and a lot of sportswear. Located just off the Coralville exit by Wal-Mart. The second store is near K-Mart in Iowa City. They have a large selection of books on all topics, well-organized and nicely displayed. One recent find was an Alfred Hitchcock mystery book from the 70s in mint condition for $.80!
The phone number for Stuff Etc., West is 319-545-8408
The Book Lady: She comes to Kaplan College. As at our front desk. We always have a nice selection of children’s books and gift books on display from her inventory.
Doodads and More: 1517 15th Street/ Moline - They are very reasonable, and also carry all kinds of memorabilia, vintage clothing, and seasonal décor. They carry vintage detective paperbacks in great condition, comics, old books on many subjects, records, and rock and roll nostalgia items by the dozen.
The Book Rack: 355-2310/Duck Creek Plaza/Bettendorf. They have a great selection of paperbacks, and the good thing is that they have more than one copy. Some are at various prices depending on condition. This store survived the mall “renovation,” and they are worth the short trip from Kaplan.
Church Sales and Rummage Sales:
The Resale Shop: 2218 37th Moline [right off Avenue of the Cities. This is a consignment store which also carries new things. They have a lot of books, and they are all in excellent condition.
The Salvation Army : Once known as strictly a thrift store, the Salvation Army carries many new items and advertises them on its marquees. Their clothing is very reasonable, and they change merchandise with the season. They have a lot of books and shoes, and also carry a section for antiques and collectibles.
• Store off 7th Street in Moline, 701 19th Avenue, Moline
• 2125 11th Street, Rock Island
• 420 W. River Drive, Davenport
• 415 W. 2d, Davenport
• 4303 N. Brady, Davenport
Wholesale Books:
American Book Display/ 736 Federal Street, Davenport
Yard Sales, Garage Sales, Auctions: These are great sources that are often overlooked. It is possible to find antiquarian books, used law books and textbooks, good dictionaries, paper dolls and paper products, art books, children’s books you name it. Most people sell them for $.50 or a quarter, and many are first editions. I recently found pristine copies of Grisham novels for only $.75 each. I’ve also found gorgeous German Bibles written in script, the Time-Life books on Great Civilizations for only $.25 each, and many prints by famous artists that come in their own folders. One worries about the literacy of America if everyone is willing to part with their books, but hey, we may as well profit from it!!
• Scotty's Auction/ 5403 Rockingham Road, Davenport
• Milan Auction Barn/337 E. 2d Avenue/Milan, IL
• Sharpless Auction. Iowa City, Iowa, Just off I-80, Exit 249. Besides special auctions, they hold them every Wed. at 5:30.
• Thursday Papers: Check our local papers on Thursdays; all the auctions are listed, and they do mention when they sell books.
Book Outlets and Outlet Stores:
Tanger Factory Outlets. Williamsburg, IA.
Brandeis University Book Sales [across the country]: http://www.brandeisusedbooks.org/. They also have an on line books store, brandeisbooks.com, and links for donating books. This is a wonderful sale, and I used to catch it regularly in San Jose, CA, where they held it at shopping malls. This is a site worth surfing. At their sale, I saw for the first time, the real Wizard of Ox books by L. Frank Baum. They also provide phone numbers and book club information on their site. Named for a Supreme Court Justice, they live up to their namesake.
Chicago Book Fair: http://www.chicagotribune.com/extras/printersrow/: June 4-6, 2004. Check their site. See the following quote from their webpage where they write: “The largest free literary event in the Midwest, the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair features five tented blocks in the historic Printers Row district and showcases the nation's most diverse booksellers displaying new, used and antiquarian books for sale. Annually the Book Fair offers more than 90 free literary programs including readings and book-signings by famous authors, panel discussions of cutting edge issues, non-stop poetry readings, a Writers' Marketplace and two full days of children's programming. All Book Fair events are free and open to the public. The Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair is located on South Dearborn between Congress and Polk, and at the Harold Washington Library Center in downtown Chicago. Stay tuned for more information, and don't miss this fantastic literary event!”
Computer Books:
Borders
Barnes and Noble
Babbages: This electronics store features games and books on computers and gaming. I’m giving the URL for my MSN search. http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=babbages&FORM=SMCRT
Walden
Readmore
Radio Shack
Kaplan University: Yes, that’s right, us!! Never underestimate our book sales, faculty generosity, and occasional free giveaways, [latter usually in the Student Lounge]. We also sell books on other subjects. Check with Student Council. There are also many free publications like The River Cities Reader free for the taking at various locations throughout the College.
E-books:
UAL Library
Quad Linc:
Telnet:
On line:
Alibris.com. www.alibris.com. Credit cards only, secure sight. Has a good newsletter and discounts. They are very reliable, and ship within one or two days. You can also buy music and movies. I give this five stars.
Amazon.com. www.amazon.com. You can find book reviews, read excerpts, engage in lists, do searches, buy used books, etc. They sell other merchandise as well, including movies and DVDs.
Diversity, Inc., Newsletter.. newsletter@diversity.com. The initial announcements are free; most things require a subscription, but it’s a good way to get an idea of the issues going on in society.
Half Dot.com. http://half.ebay.com/index.jsp
• Textbook Superstore. http://half.ebay.com/browse/browse.cfm?tag=tb_books. This is the half price division of EBay, with as many categories and possibilities. This is a special link on the Half.com homepage which specializes in textbooks in the following categories.
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Bargain Bins at Half.com: On a recent perusal, I found Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for $.99!
http://half.ebay.com/products/bargain_bin.cfm?tag=books&format=paperback. This is a great place to look for special topics and children’s books. You could spend all day just surfing back and forth.
Yahoo Auctions. www.yahoo.com
BookCrossing. www.bookcrossing.com: The have a great site for book lovers. This site is full of tips for successful reading and enjoyment of books. Members exchange books and book reviews. They also share book ratings.
Book Sense. www.booksense.com
Salon Books. www.salon.com/books: They provide reviews of books and also have links for other arts and entertainment subjects. There is always a feature book and a well-written review.
EBay. www.ebay.com. They have categories for books, just as they do for anything else.
The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. www.lawbookexchange.com. They sell new and used law books, and also rare and antiquarian law books. They will also do appraisals and sell just published books as well.
Legal Affairs Magazine. Legal Affairs.com . www.legalaffairs.com. What’s good about this periodical is that the whole thing is on line, not just selected parts, as other magazines are selected for the Web and you don’t get the whole thing.
MSNBC.com : www.msnbc.com: They always have featured book excerpts. Look for The Today Show link.
AOL Book Report: www.aol.com Featured books and excerpts. A great place to start the day.
Home Improvement Books and Crafts:
Dover Books: http://www.doverbooks.com/. They have terrific paper products, many of them retro. They also provide books about different cultures, and the Dover Thrift Classics are famous for only costing $1.00. The have great catalogs, and send them often. If you are looking for children’s books, this is the place to go.
Ben Franklin: 2500 52 Avenue, Moline. Ben Franklin has a good selection of pattern books of all kinds. There are also books and magazines on crafts, painting, and jewelry. BF carries unusual pens, gifts, and office supplies as well as hobby and craft supplies. They occasionally have 90% off sales.
Hobby Lobby. 2121 Kimberly Road, Bettendorf. Also in Iowa City. They give away free patterns, and have lots of books, pattern books, graphics, paper arts, and magazines.
Lowe's: They and Menards carry a complete line of Sunset Books, published by the Lane Family in California [they are big contributors to Stanford U]. They also carry books on other art and construction projects.
• 3955 Elmore Avenue
• 3820 44th Avenue Drive, Moline
Menards:
• 22 W. 53d, Davenport
• 4100 10th Street Drive, Moline
North West Office and Art Supplies: 1609 Washington/Davenport
Michael's: 53d and Eastern, Davenport. They carry all kinds of hobby and craft magazines, as well as patterns and self-help books. They also hold classes and carry framing supplies. They, too, give away free patterns.
Wal-Mart: They have a huge selection of books, art supplies, school supplies, patterns, paper supplies, and magazines. They also have great videos, CDs, and DVDs at reasonable prices, many under $10.00, and some hard to find. Wal-Mart carries classic brands like White Stag at very low prices. They also carry their own brands, and regular prices are usually under $20.00. Their sales can yield phenomenal bargains, so that a dress shirt can sell for $4.00, and a woman’s blouse can go for $.50! Wal-Mart also has a great yard goods and notions department where many fabrics sell for $1.00 per yard. They are a good place for shoes and even carry brands like Dr. Scholl’s. Also, they have reasonable house wares and school supplies. If you are mistakenly charged the regular price on a sales item, you sometimes can get a refund if you draw the cashier’s attention to the mistake. Super Wal-Mart has the added attraction of online shopping, and one-stop shopping. You can buy groceries and work clothes all in one fell swoop! If you live in the Carbondale, IL area, you can go to the Wal-Mart discount store, Bud’s. Check the Web for other locations and for online shopping.
• 5811 Elmore Avenue, Davenport
• 3930 44th Avenue, Moline
• New store in West Davenport
Sam’s: If you are willing to pay the yearly membership price, you can find literally anything. They have great deals on designer clothes, office supplies, groceries, and books. Books are always discounted, sometimes near wholesale prices. They have wonderful journals and blank books for keeping school notes or addresses, or even creative writings. Sweaters that cost $75.00 and up elsewhere go for $12.99 at Christmas. They also have great ideas for office gifts. One Christmas, I received as a gift a hand painted Italian ceramic jar full of biscotti. The jar was about 18 inches high and 8 inches in diameter; it cost $19.99. If it had come from Williams Sonoma, it would have cost at least three times that amount. Trust me; I know these things.
• 3887 Elmore Avenue, Davenport
Somerset Studios and Stampington.com. www.stampington.com: This is a gorgeous magazine that uses visual techniques to tell a story. There are a lot of links for rubber stamps, paint, graphics, patterns, ideas, etc. Most issues revolve around a theme, e.g., Homer’s Odyssey. The collages, boxes, and homemade books incorporate themes from art and literature. It is a gorgeous magazine, and explores truly what a text is, and what art and writing across the curriculum are.
• Zines: Zines are self-published periodicals and magazines on a variety of subjects. The best, to me, are those that incorporate collage, painting, and paper arts to illustrate a theme. Anyone can start a zine; I worked on one in College called An Ounce of Civet. In the 19th century, they were often called Chapbooks. Emily Dickinson was on her way to creating them when she sewed her poems into little books. They are a lot of fun to make; review Somerset Studios magazine and look at the hand made art journals that people do, and you will have an idea of what a zine is.
o The Book of Zines: http://www.zinebook.com/
o INKPOT’S ZINE SCENE: www.inkpot.com/zines.
o Library Journals, Newsletters, and Zines: www.libdex.com/journals.html
o Zines. www.etex.org/Zines
Martha Stewart Living and www.marthastewart.com: The Distressed Domestic Diva still has a useful website, numerous books on decorating, crafts, recipes, and entertaining, and an award winning magazine. Don’t be a snob; she still has some useful ideas!
Mary Englebreit Magazine: This St. Louis artist is famous for her character Anne Estelle and Daisy Kingdom designs. Her magazine has great ideas and features terrific paper dolls. She is also quite a philanthropist for those interested in working with charities of all types.
Scrap Album. www.scrapalbum.com: This is a beautiful site with great links on Victorian scraps and ephemera. There is a lot of history as well, but it is so visually beautiful, that it is worth a surf.
Victoriana. www.victoriana.com. This, site, too, is rich in links and has gorgeous graphics. There are places to buy actual Victorian antiques, and every aspect of Victorian life is covered.
Department Stores and Grocery Stores:
Hy-Vee: Northgate Shopping Center. Our own neighbor carries many books and magazines for all ages and for all interests. They also have nice collector’s trading cards and sports card memorabilia.
K-Mart: Many of these stores carry books and videos in Spanish as well as English. They have best sellers and children’s books, often discounted. The Big K is a great place to find work clothes, too. They carry several professional lines, including Jacqueline Smith. These are reasonably priced and well made. They have great sales after Christmas through early March, where blouses and sweaters can cost $4.00 or less. K-Mart is a good place to buy basics, like simple shirts and blouses, shoes, handbags, wallets, undergarments and lingerie, and sweaters. Vogue, Seventeen, Glamour, and other style magazines feature stories and elaborate ads on the fashion finds available at K-Mart. They are also a good place to look for office supplies and personal toiletries.
• 3661 W. Kimberly, Davenport
• 5000 Avenue of the Cities, Moline
• 3840 46th Avenue, Rock Island
Kohls: You may be familiar with them because Jim Victor reports on their stocks every morning on KWQC. They are a fast growing retailer with great sales and senior discount days. Kohls features nice children’s books that they sell for $5.00 as a charitable project. They have a great selection of children’s books and toys. They have many sales at 80% off, even 90% off. It is possible to buy skirts for $.70, and blouses for $2.00!! Major brands including Sag Harbor, Dockers, and Villager are always discounted from 10-25%. They have nice men’s furnishings and sportswear adaptable to business attire, and a wide variety of reasonably priced shoes.
• 800 42nd Avenue Drive, Moline
• 3910 Elmore, Davenport, IA
Marshall's : The new store is open at Duck Creek. Marshalls has a nice selection of gift books and journals. They are one of the most famous of the national discount retailers. Almost everything in the store is already discounted at around 50%, but there are mark downs on top of that. They carry Perry Ellis, Liz, Ralph Lauren [Polo and Chaps], Koret, and other major brands for men and women. They have a good selection of shoes and accessories, as well as toiletries for men and women. Usually once a month on a Thursday, they take an additional 25% off red-tagged sale items. They also carry calendars and office furnishings. Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Tuesday Morning, and Gordman’s require frequent visits, since you never really know what you will find there. Sometimes, you can add your name to a mailing list for advance notice of sales. They carry plus sizes.
• Duck Creek Plaza, Bettendorf
Sam's: If you are willing to pay the yearly membership price, you can find literally anything. They have great deals on designer clothes, office supplies, groceries, and books. Sweaters that cost $75.00 and up elsewhere go for $12.99 at Christmas. They also have great ideas for office gifts. One Christmas, I received as a gift a hand painted Italian ceramic jar full of biscotti. The jar was about 18 inches high and 8 inches in diameter; it cost $19.99. If it had come from Williams Sonoma, it would have cost at least three times that amount. Trust me; I know these things.
• 3887 Elmore Avenue, Davenport
Target and Super Target: Target is owned by the same folks who own Marshall Fields. Their books selection is very good. Target also sells DVDs, CDs, videos, and magazines. You can also find great clothes and accessories there. They have great sales on professional attire for men and women. You can sometimes buy a dress for $4.00, shells, skirts, and lingerie for even less. They carry all sizes for both sexes, and a professional line of maternity clothes, Liz Lange. Supertarget is open almost all of the time. They have wonderful groceries from all over the world, a sushi bar, Starbucks, a good snack bar, books, great seasonal items, etc. It is not unusual to find 75% off or more off items during their sales.
• 900 42nd Avenue Drive, Moline
• 1850 E. 54th, Davenport
T.J. Maxx: 53d and Elmore, Davenport. They have wonderful paper products, videos, art books, audio books [my weakness], history books, and children’s books. All are discounted, and sometimes, you can buy one for $.75 or less. It’s pretty much hit and miss, so visit often.
Tuesday Morning: Village Shopping Center, Davenport. Tuesdays also has wonderful wrapping paper, boxes, cards, and notes. They, too, carry art books and videos.
Big Lots: Brady Street, Davenport. Also Galesburg, Il and La Salle-Peru, IL.
Libraries and Library Stores:
Augustana College Library: Occasional book sales. There is also an annual book sale at Augie to benefit WVIK.
Bettendorf Library
• Dewey’s' Cafe [formerly, The Novel Cafe]. They sell magazines, current and past, books, and paperbacks, all for $.10.
• Library Proper: Ms. Hedy Hustedde, information librarian, puts together wonderful, helpful pamphlets about authors and types of books. So, if you like Anne Rice, that pamphlet, charmingly illustrated, also contains lists of books and authors similar to Rice. They are great reference materials for papers.
• Also, the library has book discussions; I plan on leading one on Rice next fall, The library also hosts special events. They have been working on a community-wide Emily Dickinson project which involves planting her garden on library grounds. They also sponsor writing contests.
Black Hawk College Learning Resource Center [books sales and book give-aways]
Galva Public Library: Galva, IL. They have a great book sale during the Stark County Scenic drive every year during the last Saturday in September.
Geneseo Public Library. Geneseo, IL. Annual book sales.
Kaplan College Academic Resource Center and Student Council Sales. Occasional Book Give-aways, too.
Law Library, Iowa City [gives away discarded books]
Main Library, Iowa City [sales]
Modern Woodman [private library]
Moline Public Library
O'Keefe Library, St. Ambrose
Rock Island County Courthouse Library
Rock Island Library
Rock Island Library, 31st Street Branch
Southern Illinois University, Morris Library, annual book sale
University of Iowa Libraries, various disciplines
Western Illinois University
Museums:
Chicago Art Institute: They have a great book store, and an annex in Oakbrook Shopping Center. Their fantastic books on art are often discounted, and the postcards are plentiful and varied. There are also many booklets around the displays in the museum that cost $.25. Some are free.
Museum of Science and Industry: As with most major museums, they have a great gift shop that includes wonderful books on all topics.
Oriental Institute: Ditto the Oriental Institute. If you can, catch the PBS special on the origins of the Institute.
Strong Museum, Rochester, NY: http://www.strongmuseum.org/. Margaret Woodbury Strong was an eccentric and wealthy millionaire married to the heir of Kodak fortune. She collected folk art and dolls of al kinds, and established a museum. There are over 25,000 dolls, and an extensive library. They allow scholars to write for information and will send photos.
Field Museum, Chicago: They have one of the best book selections on art, native American and indigenous cultures, artifacts, jewelry, and other types of related objects.
Hoover Presidential Library: They have great selections on Laura Ingalls Wilder and Rose Wilder Lane, including The Little House Books and critical books about the family. Some are by local authors and are often autographed. In fact, the papers of Rose Wilder Lane are housed there. They also have a large historical and biographical section of books about presidents and first ladies, as well as Dover books, sticker books, postcards, photographs, Hoover memorabilia, etc. There are discounts for students, children, and seniors, but the gift shop is free.
Metropolitan Museum of Art: They have a great catalog which features art books.
University Presses:
Oxford University Press
Cambridge Press
University of Wisconsin Press
The Hogarth Press
The Southern Illinois University Press
Black Hawk College Book Store.
Scott Community College Bookstore
Augustana College Bookstore
Church Sales and Private Church Libraries:
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Gift Shop [contact Church]: 792-2912
St. George Greek Orthodox Church Boutique [contact Church]: 786-8163
Tri-City Jewish Center [contact Synagogue]: 788-3426
Christian Book Stores:
The Faith Explained: 114 ½ W. 3d, Davenport
Family Christian Stores:
• 102 E. Kimberly, Davenport
• 3930 38th Avenue, Moline
In His Steps: Northpark Mall
Religious Supply Store: Village of East Davenport
Book Repair:
• GBC Binding Systems, 933 E. 53d, Davenport, 391-7696
Antiquarian Books:
Avatar Books
Source Books Store
Viewing – Augustana College Special Collections
Festivals where books are sold:
Spoon River Scenic Drive: http://www.spoonriverdrive.org/
Knox County Scenic Drive : http://home.grics.net/~scenicdrive/
Stark County Scenic Drive. http://www.outfitters.com/illinois/stark/
Kewanee Hog Festival:
http://www.ilohwy.com/k/kewanee.htm
Left Bank Art League Annual Show: Books by Bill Hannan, and handmade paper objet d'art.
http://www.worldlyviews.com/news.htm
Artists who make books:
William Hannan, artistic book artist. http://www.midcoast.org/artist/whannan/
Paper Dolls:
• Borders
• Barnes and Noble
• Watermark Corners
• Marilee’s Paper Doll Page: http://marilee.us/paperdolls3.html
• Paperdoll.com
• The Paper Soldier [periodical]
Lord Byron
Miscellaneous Sources:
Readers Digest Books:
Majesty Books:
Time-Life Books:
Office Max
Staples
Majors Art and Hobby:
Book Fairs: Check Local Grade Schools and High Schools
Keepsake Corners. Cumberland Square, Bettendorf, and Moline, across from Southpark Mall. They have scrapbooks and supplies, and incredible stickers and paper. Near Dick Blick in Moline.
Teachers Aide: Moline, across from Southpark Mall. They have great student books for grades K-12. Many are guides for studying literature or work books. They also have stickers and flash cards, and great educational toys.
Magazines:
• Bibliophile
• Writers' Digest
• Romantic Times
Writers Organizations
• Midwestern Writing Center
• Mississippi Valley Poets
• Romance Writers of the Quad Cities
• Midwestern Writing Conference, newsletter and workshop
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• Book Clubs [Bettendorf library].
Books On Line:
Bibliomania: http://www.bibliomania.com/: Free books and complete texts, as well as study guides on line in various disciplines.
Project Guttenberg : Similar to Bibliomania. http://www.promo.net/pg/. Named for the Guttenberg Bible, this is a fantastic site for E-books and other online materials It’s all free, and is absolutely wonderful to surf.
Legal Periodicals, Hard Copy and Online:
AAfPe Publications
ABA Publications
The Champaign County Chronicle: Published by my cousin, Chuck Fanakos. This is a nostalgia newspaper that looks at various months in history. It has wonderful graphics and is a lot of fun and informative as well.
Legal Affairs.com
Illinois Bar Journal
Iowa Lawyer
The Jurist Newsletter [free]
NALA Publications
NFPE Publications
The Paralegal Reporter
Lawschool.westlaw.com. www.lawschool.westlaw.com/faculty/proftools.asp
Institute for Law Teaching. http://law.gonzaga.edu/ilst.Newsletters/Spring02.Itonlines02.htm
Newspapers:
The Washington Post
QC Online
The Des Moines Register
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Sun Times
The New York Times
The Argus
The Moline Dispatch
The San Jose Mercury News
USA Today
The Wall street Journal
Le Monde
The Orthodox Observer
Pravda
The Daily Iowan
The Daily Egyptian [Southern Illinois University]
Scribes: Journal of Legal Writing. www.scribes.org/journal.htm
Journal of Technology Law and Policy. grove.ufl.edu/~techlaw
The Haworth Press, Inc. www.haworthpressinc.com
• Journal of Whiplash & Related Disorders
• Journal of Women and Aging
• Latin American Business Review
• Legal References Services
• American Journal of International Law. www.asil.org/Abtajo.htm
• Stanford Journal of International Law. www.stanfrod.edu/group/SJIL
• Journal of the Association of Legal Writing Directors. www.alweed.org/alwdResources/alwdErasingLines.Title.pdf
• Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law.www.cardozo.yu.edu.cjicl
Websites and URLs:
Legal Writing in Plain English-University of Chicago Press. http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/garner/documents/section3.html
Distance Learning Support and Mentoring: http://maxpages.com.edsupport
Study Guides and Strategies: www.lss.stthomas.edu.studyguides
Braindancing for Students. http://braindance.com
Eggleston's Distance Education Resources. http:www.the-eggman.com
Nolo Press Self-help Law Center: http://www.nolo.com
Famous Trials.www.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials
Law Crawler. www.lawcrawler.com
Lawsource, Inc. www.lawsource.com
Law Journal Extra!. ww.ljx.com
Substantive Law on the World Wide Web. www.mohter.com/~randy/law
Law Guru.www.lawguru.com
FastSearch. www.fastsearch.com
Law School Websites:
• Chicago-Kent College of Law. www.kentlaw.edu
• Cornell Law School. www.law.cornell.edu/library
• Emory Law Library. www.law.emory.edu/law/refdes/reference
The Drudge Report: http://www.drudgereport.com/
The Smoking Gun : www.smokinggun.com. This site has the original court papers for many famous celebrity cases. You can see actual pleadings, briefs, motions and other documents. Be very careful; this site is habit forming.
Celebrity Justice: http://celebrityjustice.warnerbros.com/
Court Decisions on the Web. www.stanford.edu/group/law/library/how/web.courts
The Courthouse. www.ljextra.com
Internal Revenue Service Homepage. www.irs.ustreas.gov/prod/cover
Legal and Government Forms:
• Versuslaw. www.versuslaw.com/versuslaw/forms
• Findlaw. www.findalw.com/16forms.index
• Lectric Law Library Forms room: www.lectlaw.com
• U.S. CourtForms. www.uscourtforms.com
Bibliographies:
• AALS Workshop for Women in Legal Education Bibliography.www.aals.org/wlepp/biblio.html
Court TV. http://www.courttv.com/
State Web Sites:
• court opinions
New Hampshire: www.state.nh.us/courts
New York: www.law.cornell.edu/ny/ctap
North Carolina. www.nando.net/insider
North Dakota. http://sc3.court.state.nd.us
Ohio. www.sconet.ohio.gov
Oklahoma. www.ou.edu/okgov
Oregon. www.wilamette.edu/~ecrowell/law
Pennsylvania. www.cert.net/penna~courts
South Carolina. www.law.sc.edu/opinions
South Dakota. www.sdbar.org/opinions
Tennessee. www.tsc.state.tn.us/opinions
Texas. www.winodw.state.tx.us.txgovinf
Vermont. http://dol.state.vt.us.WWW_ROOT
Virginia. http://legl.state.va.us
Washington.www.wa.gov/courts
West Virginia. www.scusoco.wynet.edu/www
Wisconsin. www.wisvar.org.WIS
Wyoming. http://courts.state.wy.us
• state statutes
Nevada. http://venus.optimis.com
New Hampshire. www.state.nh.us/gencourt
New Jersey. www.njleg.state.nj.us
New York. http://assembly.staeny.us/ALIS
North Carolina. www.legislature.state.nc.us
Attorney General Opinions:
United States Attorney General. www.usdoj.gov/ag/index.html
Washington Law. www.washlaw.edu
WESTLAW. www.westlaw.com
Lexis/Nexis
Findlaw.com. www.findlaw.com
Hieros Gamos: http://www.hg.org/
Find Articles.com. www.findarticles.com
Websites of Individual Authors
• Stephen King. http://www.stephenking.com/index_flash.php
• Anne Rice. http://www.annerice.com/
• John Grisham. http://www.randomhouse.com/features/grisham/
• Anne Rule . http://www.annrules.com/
Legal Sites, More Courts, and University Websites
'Lectric Law Library. www.lectlaw.com
Voice of the Shuttle Legal Studies. http://vos.ucsb.edu/browse.asp?id=2716
The Death Penalty Project: http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/lawlibrary/death/
The Crime Library: http://www.crimelibrary.com/
The Black Dahlia Site. www.bethshort.com
United States Supreme Court: http://www.supremecourtus.gov/
8th Circuit: http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/index.html
7th Circuit: http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/
Uniform Commercial Code. http://www2.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/ucc2/query=*doc{tf9l}/pageitems={ref}?
Amnesty International.www.amnesty.org
NAACP. www.naacp.org
United Nations. www.un.org
NATO. http://www.nato.int/
Other Federal and State Courts:
• http://www.maxwell.syr.edu.plegal/scales/court.html
• http://www.judicial.state.iowa.us/students
• http://www.courts.net
• http://lawyerviews.com/lawsite.courts.html
• http://landmarkcases.org/mapp/courtsystem.html
• http://www.faculty.ncwc.edu.toconnor/111.111lect08.htm
Online Dictionaries of Law:
• The Jurist Law Dictionary. www.jurist.law.pitt.edu/dictionary.htm
• 'Lectric Law Library Dictionary. www. lectlaw.com/def.htm
• Real Life Dictionary of Law. www.dictionary.law.com
• www.4lawschool.com
• www.lawinfo.com/lawdictionary
• www.chesslaw.com
• Cornell Law School. www.law.cornell.edu
• www.1000dictionaries.com/index.html
• Court TV Dictionary.www.courttv.com/glossary.html
• Lloyd Duhaime Law Dictionary. www.wwlia.org/diction/htm
• Oran's Law Dictionary. www.lawoffice.com/pathfind/orans/orans.asp
• Find Law Dictionary. http://findlaw.com
Directories:
• Martindale-Hubbell. www.martindale.com
• West.www.lawoffice.com
The Blue Book: A Uniform System of Citation:
http://www.legalbluebook.com/
Federal Rules of Evidence: http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/overview.html
The Uniform Commercial Code: http://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/ucc.table.html
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/overview.htm
Model Penal Code: http://www.legal-definitions.com/model-penal-code.htm
• MPC: Selected Bibliography.
• http://wings.buffalo.edu/law/bclc/bclrarticles/4%281%29/bibpdf.pdf
• http://www.fdpress.com/fdpress/crimlaw.htm
• http://www.ali.org/ali/stu_mod_pen.htm
CFR [Code of Federal Regulations]:
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html
U.S. Constitution: http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html
USC: [United States Code] - http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/
• IRS Code. http://www.taxableincome.net/exhibits/uscaindex.html
Environmental law Institute: WWW.ELI.ORG
West/Thompson: http://west.thomson.com/store/product.asp?product%5Fid=USCA&catalog%5Fname=wgstore
Aspen:
http://www.aspenpublishers.com/default.asp?readcookie=N
Writing and Grammar Sites:
• Purdue University Online Writing Lab: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
Modern Language Association: MLA.org
• Citation Examples: http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/education/hcc/library/mlahcc.html
• MLA Citation/Online Writing Lab. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_mla.html
Library of Congress:
http://www.loc.gov/
• Library of Congress Law Researchers: http://www.loc.gov/law/public/law.html
PBS.org
Search Engines, Browsers, and the Like:
• Yahoo.com
• Google.com
• Looksmart.com
• Big Mamma.com
• Dogpile.com
• Exite.com
• Geocities.com
• MSN Explorer
• AOL.com
• About.com
• Netscape
Software:
• Office XP - Pleading Wizard
Arbitration and Mediation:
INTERNET RESOURCES
ADR Resources.
• ABA Section of Dispute Resolution
• http://www.abanet.org/dispute/
• The Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc.
• http://family.knick.net/cadr/
• Centre for Conflict Resolution International
• http://conflictatwork.com
• CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution
• http://www.cpradr.org
• Arbitration Resources
• American Arbitration Association
• http://www.adr.org/
• National Arbitration Forum
• http://www.arb-forum.com/
• United States Arbitration and Mediation
• http://www.usam.com/
Mediation Resources
• Center for On-Line Mediation, University of Maryland, School of Law
• http://www.mediate-net.org/
• Mediation and Information Resource Center
• http://www.mediate.com
• United States Arbitration and Mediation
• http:/www.usam.com/
Multicultural Law Enforcement:
• Interpol at http://www.interpol.int/.
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 at http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/vii.html
The Center for the Book - The University of Iowa: http://www.uiowa.edu/~ctrbook/
Employment in Law:
• Monster.com
• QC Employ Me
• Law Jobs WWW.www.lawlib.wuacc.edue/postlaw.joblists.htm
• The Legal Employment Search Site. www.legalemploy.com
Bibliography:
Basbanes, Nicholas A. A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books. Henry Holt, 1999.
---. Among the Gently Mad: Strategies and Perspectives for the Book-Hunter in the 21st Century. Henry Holt, 2002.
Bookwormer.com. www.bookwormer.com. [Buying cheap books].
Carter, John. ABCs for Book Collectors. Oak Knoll Press, 2000.
Goudey, Pat. The Collector’s Price Guide to Collecting Books.
House of Collectibles, 2002.
“The Best for Less: An Insider’s Guide to Great Bargains.” Reader’s Digest. June 2004. 73+.
McBride, Bill. Pocket Guide to Identification of First Editions.
McBride Publications, 2001.
Wright, Fred. “The History and Characteristics of Zines.” http://www.zinebook.com/resource/wright1.html
Dead Poet’s Café: John Deere Commons, Moline. A great place to ponder and write, and to view vintage portraits of Poe, Bronte, Emerson, and all the greats!
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ppendix
Some Useful Sites for Students and
Book Lovers
Guide for Buying Professional Books, Reference Books, Law Books, and URLS for College Students
by Ellen Tsagaris
Map Quest. www.mapquest.com
Welcome to the wonderful world of books and professional libraries. No matter what you do for a living, you need a professional library and lists of resources. People who know these things often describe book collectors and bibliophiles as the victims of "a gentle madness." Yet, as one who has suffered from this malady all her life, I can easily say that of the thousands of books I own, there is not one that I have not used, enjoyed, read, or studied. In this world of multitasking where everything is a text, information is knowledge and knowledge is power. This guide is for all who love books, but especially for college students who need them. There are legal books, professional books, book stores, URLs for books, on line book stores, books about books, and many Internet resources. Use it in good health, and as I say to my paralegal students, use it for good and not for evil!!
Stores:
A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books. http://www.bookstore.com/ They list book groups and sell online. I used to frequent the Sunnyvale, CA store. They are just wonderful, and have anything you want. They are open late, and offer many free publications, especially, Poetry Flash.
City Lights.http://www.citylights.com/ This store is a legend, and was co-founded by another legend, author and artist Lawrence Ferlinghetti City Lights inspired our own Prairie Lights in Iowa City.
Barnes and Noble: Also online.www.barnesandnoble.com. They aren’t my favorite, but they do have a great coffee bar. Their sales are terrific; every two years or so, they have a $1.00 sale! I bought Vera Wang’s book on weddings for just $1.00, when it is usually close to $90.00! The advantage is these are new books, games, and art supplies. At any of the other stores, you would still pay full price. They always have a good selection of sale books and helpful extended hours.
• Northpark Mall
Borders: Also online.www.bordersstores.com. They have a newsletter which includes coupons and special sales. There are also special events for students and teachers. If you push them, their service is pretty good. One fine Friday before Halloween, I stood before the art books with my 20% coupon, looking for the expensive Joseph Cornell book I wanted. Nobody seemed to know who Cornell was, but the books about him always disappeared on coupon days. Once again, as I stood in my nifty Halloween sweater, the book was gone. I sighed audibly. Next to me was a very good looking gentleman holding a cup of coffee. “That’s an awfully big sigh,” he said to me somewhat playfully. “Oh, No,” I thought. I’m being hit on, and I don’t want to be!” But, then he said, upon hearing my dilemma, “Take your coupon to that desk over there, tell them to order the book, and tell them to give you the discount.” Then, I had an epiphany; this was no idle Ralph Lauren look alike; this was some Borders Executive, mayhap a District Manager! So, I went to the desk, related what he told me to. They were reluctant to agree, until I pointed to the man and said, “ That gentleman by the art books, the one holding the coffee cup, he told me you would order the book and let me use the coupon.” He saw me gesturing toward him, and toasted me with his paper cup. “Yes miss, of course; we’ll be glad to order it and let you use the coupon!” Moral of the story; ask for service, and complain politely where necessary!
• 4000 E. 53d Street
Davenport, IA
359-7830
The Book Emporium:
• 4129 Kennedy Drive
East Moline, IL
Crown: http://www.randomhouse.com/publishers/pub_crown.html. They have merged with Random House, and have chains of bookstores across the country. This is a helpful site that allows you to do an author search.
Cumberland Bookshelf: Bettendorf, 359-6630.
Guzzardo's: Downtown Geneseo. This is a combined Hallmark shop/book store. They have a good selection of best sellers and mysteries, and decent reference books. They have pretty good sales, and are an institution in the area. They are also sort of a pleasant, out of the way place for us to visit.
Putnam Museum: http://www.putnam.org/. They have expanded this museum considerably since the time I was a little girl. They have great books on various cultures, science, art, and anthropology. You can visit the museum and see the unwrapped female mummy, view a film at the IMAX, have a snack, or just wander around. The gift shop also carries jewelry, fossils, you name it.
• 1717 W. 12th Street, Davenport
Prairie Lights: Downtown Iowa City.
http://www.downtowniowacity.com/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=275. They have expanded since my humble law school/graduate days, and now have a Java Hut café with amazing magazines. They also have for sale autographed copies of books; when I was living there, I bought an autographed copy of Margaret Atwood’s Lady Oracle. They have great reference books, dictionaries, and law books, and feature author signings and poetry readings.
Rizzoli Books: Oakbrook Shopping Center: http://www.buy.com/retail/searchresults.asp?search_store=3&querytype=book_publisher&qutype=5&qu=Rizzoli+Publications&formatid=0&orderby=6&loc=106&dcii=4
[At Buy.com]
Iowa Book and Supply, Iowa City: http://www.iowabook.com/info.html
• 8 South Clinton, Iowa City, IA
University of Iowa, Boyd College of Law Book Store [call ahead to see if they will sell to general public, or if you need a student ID., etc.]
Walden: Good selection of books and sales. Their 10% off card was a blessing in graduate school when I used to buy my textbooks there. They are named for Thoreau’s masterwork, and they are still one of my favorites.
• Southpark Mall
Watermark Corners: They have a wonderful selection of children’s books, jewelry, English antiques, and coffee. There is even a café upstairs. They are located in the heart of John Deere Commons, near the Dead Poets Coffee Shop. 1500 River Drive, Moline, IL
Used Book Stores and Antique Shops:
Charlotte Bronte
Avatar Books: Village of East Davenport. They are very reasonable, and have a nice atmosphere. There are some very unusual books for sale that cannot be found elsewhere. 2218 E. 11th Street, Davenport
The Source Book Store: Over 200,000 books! 232 W. 3d, Davenport.
Tim’s Corner: 2963 14th Avenue, RI
794-0333
Banowetz Antiques: 122 McKinsey Drive, Maquoketa. http://www.banowetzantiques.com/
There is always a nice selection of books in at least one or two booths. They also carry a full line of books on antiques. There are special sales, and sometimes, free items. This is a great place to look for records, cards, old Valentines, and all sorts of other goodies, too. They carry new collectibles, and are very friendly.
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/: This is a great place to buy software, computers, and computer books. I’ve also seen best sellers and books on many subjects discounted significantly.
• 5153 Elmore/Davenport
• 4401 16th/Moline
Blue Castle Treasures: Rapatee, IL. The owner lives across the street, and she is always open during Spoon River. She has great books, and as a teacher herself, is glad to help you find what you are looking for. I’ve found some nice collections of Mark Twain and Eugene O’Neill, but she is loaded with old toys, collectibles, some furniture, records, you name it. There is also a nice shop next door you can visit, with more old books and antiques.
Juli’s Book Keeper: Rock Island, IL. Former owner Ms. Finch was a huge help when I was writing my dissertation. Current owner Juli is just as helpful. She is an avid reader, and takes any books in trade. She also sells many handmade items and puzzles. This is one of the best kept secrets in the Quad Cities, and many local writers, including the romance writer Kim Cates, go to The Book Keeper to look for sources.
• 2698 21st Avenue, Rock Island/788-6410. Usually open M-S 12-5.
DAV: Most recent spectacular find: an autographed copy of Gerry Spence’s, The Making of a Country Lawyer. They used to be on River Drive. Takes credit cards, but not checks. Cash is always welcome. They are usually open 8am to 8pm. They also have good novels, paper backs, cookbooks, and craft books. Magazines are about $.10 each.
• 1112 W. Kimberly/Davenport
The Discovery Shop: 2397 Cumberland Square Drive, Bettendorf – They carry all sizes and all sexes. Everything goes to The American Cancer Society, so your shopping supports a worthy cause. The Discovery Shop has wonderful sales, and often sells new items with the tags. I’ve seen $500.00 women’s suits selling for less than $100.00. They also carry great shoes, designer lines, housewares, cookbooks, antiques, and collectibles. They have a nice selection of books in good shape. They have special holiday open houses, Super Bowl Sunday sales, and Cookbook Event sales. They are located near the Goodwill Store in Cumberland Square. Nearby are Keepsake Corners and Evergreen Artworks, which are wonderful places for office and art supplies.
Dollar Bill's and Dollar Tree: They carry nice handbags, school supplies, and toiletries. You can also find jewelry, books, and close out merchandise. Recently, the Southpark store sold Eddie Bauer and other designer sweaters for $1.00 each!
• 902 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport
• Dollar Tree, 4500 16th Milan
o 3824 44th Ave. Dr., Milan
o Southpark Mall, near J.C. Penney
Dollar General: As with Family Dollar, there are several stores in the area, including one right across the street from Kaplan College at Spring Village Shopping Center. They, too, have good professional pieces, including shirts, dresses, skirts, and sweaters for $10.00 or less. Fifty percent off sales are common. They also carry reasonable and good looking costume jewelry, handbags, and lingerie. They are also a great place to find hangers, and plastic storage units so you can take care of your clothes from season to season. Different stores carry different merchandise, so it’s worth taking a “tour” of local Dollar Generals. They are also a good place to find wallets and handbags. Their books vary from dictionaries and textbooks to best sellers. Most are $1.00, and are brand new in mint condition. They also carry coloring books for kids. It’s worth checking various stores to see what is available. They also have office supplies and framed prints, check out my Harriet Tubman triptych, and the African prints hanging in the library, both from my private collection. Neither set cost over $5.00.
• 2170 E. Kimberly Rd, Davenport
• 1037 S. Oakwood Avenue, Geneseo
• 201 W. Second Avenue, Coal Valley
• 905 W. 4th, Milan
• 2010 26th Avenue, Moline, IL
• 3830 11th Street, Rock Island
• 4012 Black Hawk Road, Rock Island
• 4110 Avenue of the Cities, Rock Island
• 2201 5th Street, Silvis
• 1224 State, Bettendorf
• 109 E. 50th Street, Davenport
• 2604 W. Locust, Davenport
Dyersville Antique Mall: aka, Plaza Antique Mall. http://www.plaza-antique-mall.com/. Located in the hometown of Field of Dreams. 1235 16th Avenue Court SE
Dyersville, IA 52040
Family Dollar: The selection of books varies. Most cost about $1.00. There are several stores in the area. They have decent quality clothing for under ten dollars. They also have 75% off sales; it is possible to buy a pair of shoes for $.50 cents. Most of the professional or dressy clothing is for women, teens, and children. They also carry office supplies, paper, coloring books, seasonal decorations, etc.
• Cityline Plaza, First Street Moline, IL.
• 3126 23d Avenue, Moline, IL
• 1617 11th Street, Rock Island, IL
• 921 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL
• 2255 Rockingham Road, Davenport, IA
• 1932 N. Brady Street, Davenport, IA
Galesburg Antique Mall: http://www.seminarystreet.com/antique/.
309-342-8571/
349 East Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401: As with other antique malls listed, they have a good variety of vintage books and books on different subjects. This mall has three floors, and a candy and coffee shop built-in. Knox College students love to hang out there. Sometimes you can buy signed books by local authors as well.
Goodwill: They also have a website where you can bid on items. Shop Good Will.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/. Many people scour their bookshelves, frames, and records. There are a lot of good deals waiting, and most books are under $1.00.
• 2302 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf
• 4241 23d Avenue, Moline
• New Store off West Division and 53d, 5360 Villa Drive in Davenport, not yet in the phone book
• 4664 44th, Rock Island
• Several Stores in Iowa City; there is one just off the Coralville Exit.
Hallmark Stores: Many of the Gold Crown stores carry beautifully bound editions of classics that have been portrayed on the Hallmark Hall of Fame. They also have music and tapes based on their TV specials. Hallmark also carries a nice line of gift books for various occasions.
The Haunted Bookshop: http://www.abebooks.com/home/THEHAUNTEDBKSHP/. 520 E. Washington, Iowa City. When I used to go to the old location in Iowa City, it was run and owned by a physician who worked at the VA Hospital. It is still a lovely place to go, and great places to find vintage sheet music, books on every subject, you name it. The atmosphere is terrific, and you may even find the signature novel, The Haunted Bookshop.
Hawk Hollow: Owned by Dr. Char Hawks, my teacher, boss, and friend at Augustana. This is a family owned store with all sorts of wonderful things. They bought a collection of over 2000 books several years ago, almost all professional and academic.
• 563-872-5467
106 South Riverview
Bellevue, IA 52031
King's Daughters Thrift Shop: Moline.
Murphy Brookfield Books:
• Email • murphyb2@inav.net
• Address • 219 N. Gilbert St.
Iowa City, IA
U.S.A. 52245
• Phone • 319-338-3077
• Fax • 319-338-3077
Another of my Iowa City Haunts, located in a charming old home. They have a very good history and literature section. They have a wonderful web site where you can browse their books and inventory. You can also browse by subject.
Osco: The store in Moline at City Line Plaza has best sellers priced very low, sometimes at 40% off, more even than Borders or Barnes and Noble. I bought the latest Harry Potter book there when it was still “hot” and flying off the shelves everywhere else, only I bought it for a lot less!!
Paperback Exchange
Illinois Antique Center: 308 SW Commercial Alley/Peoria, IL 61602-1401/309-673-3354 – This is a huge store, with its own used and antiquarian book shop with books on every subject. It’s a great place to visit and wander around. They also carry magazines about writing and book collecting in the book shop.
The Old Book Barn: ( 217) 875-0222/Forsyth , Illinois. Near Decatur.
http://faculty.millikin.edu/~czelhart.hum.faculty.mu/AS92.html
• Route 51 North
P.O. Box 500
Forsyth, IL 62535
Phone: (217) 875-0222
FAX: (217) 877-9211
They literally have everything, and are huge! They have the best room of mystery and true crime books I have ever seen. This is a consignment shop, so you can bring books and run an account for further discounts. They also carry rare books, including real dime novels and pulp fiction. This is the dream of every graduate student everywhere!!
Stuff Etc.: This is the granddaddy of all consignment stores. One store even has a coffee bar in it! At sixty days, consignment merchandise is discounted 50%. After ninety days, merchandise is discounted 80%! You could spend all day just in the one store. They carry home furnishings, clothes, books, antiques, toys, furniture, dishes, jewelry, appliances, you name it. They have great ties and shirts, and a lot of sportswear. Located just off the Coralville exit by Wal-Mart. The second store is near K-Mart in Iowa City. They have a large selection of books on all topics, well-organized and nicely displayed. One recent find was an Alfred Hitchcock mystery book from the 70s in mint condition for $.80!
The phone number for Stuff Etc., West is 319-545-8408
The Book Lady: She comes to Kaplan College. As at our front desk. We always have a nice selection of children’s books and gift books on display from her inventory.
Doodads and More: 1517 15th Street/ Moline - They are very reasonable, and also carry all kinds of memorabilia, vintage clothing, and seasonal décor. They carry vintage detective paperbacks in great condition, comics, old books on many subjects, records, and rock and roll nostalgia items by the dozen.
The Book Rack: 355-2310/Duck Creek Plaza/Bettendorf. They have a great selection of paperbacks, and the good thing is that they have more than one copy. Some are at various prices depending on condition. This store survived the mall “renovation,” and they are worth the short trip from Kaplan.
Church Sales and Rummage Sales:
The Resale Shop: 2218 37th Moline [right off Avenue of the Cities. This is a consignment store which also carries new things. They have a lot of books, and they are all in excellent condition.
The Salvation Army : Once known as strictly a thrift store, the Salvation Army carries many new items and advertises them on its marquees. Their clothing is very reasonable, and they change merchandise with the season. They have a lot of books and shoes, and also carry a section for antiques and collectibles.
• Store off 7th Street in Moline, 701 19th Avenue, Moline
• 2125 11th Street, Rock Island
• 420 W. River Drive, Davenport
• 415 W. 2d, Davenport
• 4303 N. Brady, Davenport
Wholesale Books:
American Book Display/ 736 Federal Street, Davenport
Yard Sales, Garage Sales, Auctions: These are great sources that are often overlooked. It is possible to find antiquarian books, used law books and textbooks, good dictionaries, paper dolls and paper products, art books, children’s books you name it. Most people sell them for $.50 or a quarter, and many are first editions. I recently found pristine copies of Grisham novels for only $.75 each. I’ve also found gorgeous German Bibles written in script, the Time-Life books on Great Civilizations for only $.25 each, and many prints by famous artists that come in their own folders. One worries about the literacy of America if everyone is willing to part with their books, but hey, we may as well profit from it!!
• Scotty's Auction/ 5403 Rockingham Road, Davenport
• Milan Auction Barn/337 E. 2d Avenue/Milan, IL
• Sharpless Auction. Iowa City, Iowa, Just off I-80, Exit 249. Besides special auctions, they hold them every Wed. at 5:30.
• Thursday Papers: Check our local papers on Thursdays; all the auctions are listed, and they do mention when they sell books.
Book Outlets and Outlet Stores:
Tanger Factory Outlets. Williamsburg, IA.
Brandeis University Book Sales [across the country]: http://www.brandeisusedbooks.org/. They also have an on line books store, brandeisbooks.com, and links for donating books. This is a wonderful sale, and I used to catch it regularly in San Jose, CA, where they held it at shopping malls. This is a site worth surfing. At their sale, I saw for the first time, the real Wizard of Ox books by L. Frank Baum. They also provide phone numbers and book club information on their site. Named for a Supreme Court Justice, they live up to their namesake.
Chicago Book Fair: http://www.chicagotribune.com/extras/printersrow/: June 4-6, 2004. Check their site. See the following quote from their webpage where they write: “The largest free literary event in the Midwest, the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair features five tented blocks in the historic Printers Row district and showcases the nation's most diverse booksellers displaying new, used and antiquarian books for sale. Annually the Book Fair offers more than 90 free literary programs including readings and book-signings by famous authors, panel discussions of cutting edge issues, non-stop poetry readings, a Writers' Marketplace and two full days of children's programming. All Book Fair events are free and open to the public. The Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair is located on South Dearborn between Congress and Polk, and at the Harold Washington Library Center in downtown Chicago. Stay tuned for more information, and don't miss this fantastic literary event!”
Computer Books:
Borders
Barnes and Noble
Babbages: This electronics store features games and books on computers and gaming. I’m giving the URL for my MSN search. http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=babbages&FORM=SMCRT
Walden
Readmore
Radio Shack
Kaplan University: Yes, that’s right, us!! Never underestimate our book sales, faculty generosity, and occasional free giveaways, [latter usually in the Student Lounge]. We also sell books on other subjects. Check with Student Council. There are also many free publications like The River Cities Reader free for the taking at various locations throughout the College.
E-books:
UAL Library
Quad Linc:
Telnet:
On line:
Alibris.com. www.alibris.com. Credit cards only, secure sight. Has a good newsletter and discounts. They are very reliable, and ship within one or two days. You can also buy music and movies. I give this five stars.
Amazon.com. www.amazon.com. You can find book reviews, read excerpts, engage in lists, do searches, buy used books, etc. They sell other merchandise as well, including movies and DVDs.
Diversity, Inc., Newsletter.. newsletter@diversity.com. The initial announcements are free; most things require a subscription, but it’s a good way to get an idea of the issues going on in society.
Half Dot.com. http://half.ebay.com/index.jsp
• Textbook Superstore. http://half.ebay.com/browse/browse.cfm?tag=tb_books. This is the half price division of EBay, with as many categories and possibilities. This is a special link on the Half.com homepage which specializes in textbooks in the following categories.
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Bargain Bins at Half.com: On a recent perusal, I found Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for $.99!
http://half.ebay.com/products/bargain_bin.cfm?tag=books&format=paperback. This is a great place to look for special topics and children’s books. You could spend all day just surfing back and forth.
Yahoo Auctions. www.yahoo.com
BookCrossing. www.bookcrossing.com: The have a great site for book lovers. This site is full of tips for successful reading and enjoyment of books. Members exchange books and book reviews. They also share book ratings.
Book Sense. www.booksense.com
Salon Books. www.salon.com/books: They provide reviews of books and also have links for other arts and entertainment subjects. There is always a feature book and a well-written review.
EBay. www.ebay.com. They have categories for books, just as they do for anything else.
The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. www.lawbookexchange.com. They sell new and used law books, and also rare and antiquarian law books. They will also do appraisals and sell just published books as well.
Legal Affairs Magazine. Legal Affairs.com . www.legalaffairs.com. What’s good about this periodical is that the whole thing is on line, not just selected parts, as other magazines are selected for the Web and you don’t get the whole thing.
MSNBC.com : www.msnbc.com: They always have featured book excerpts. Look for The Today Show link.
AOL Book Report: www.aol.com Featured books and excerpts. A great place to start the day.
Home Improvement Books and Crafts:
Dover Books: http://www.doverbooks.com/. They have terrific paper products, many of them retro. They also provide books about different cultures, and the Dover Thrift Classics are famous for only costing $1.00. The have great catalogs, and send them often. If you are looking for children’s books, this is the place to go.
Ben Franklin: 2500 52 Avenue, Moline. Ben Franklin has a good selection of pattern books of all kinds. There are also books and magazines on crafts, painting, and jewelry. BF carries unusual pens, gifts, and office supplies as well as hobby and craft supplies. They occasionally have 90% off sales.
Hobby Lobby. 2121 Kimberly Road, Bettendorf. Also in Iowa City. They give away free patterns, and have lots of books, pattern books, graphics, paper arts, and magazines.
Lowe's: They and Menards carry a complete line of Sunset Books, published by the Lane Family in California [they are big contributors to Stanford U]. They also carry books on other art and construction projects.
• 3955 Elmore Avenue
• 3820 44th Avenue Drive, Moline
Menards:
• 22 W. 53d, Davenport
• 4100 10th Street Drive, Moline
North West Office and Art Supplies: 1609 Washington/Davenport
Michael's: 53d and Eastern, Davenport. They carry all kinds of hobby and craft magazines, as well as patterns and self-help books. They also hold classes and carry framing supplies. They, too, give away free patterns.
Wal-Mart: They have a huge selection of books, art supplies, school supplies, patterns, paper supplies, and magazines. They also have great videos, CDs, and DVDs at reasonable prices, many under $10.00, and some hard to find. Wal-Mart carries classic brands like White Stag at very low prices. They also carry their own brands, and regular prices are usually under $20.00. Their sales can yield phenomenal bargains, so that a dress shirt can sell for $4.00, and a woman’s blouse can go for $.50! Wal-Mart also has a great yard goods and notions department where many fabrics sell for $1.00 per yard. They are a good place for shoes and even carry brands like Dr. Scholl’s. Also, they have reasonable house wares and school supplies. If you are mistakenly charged the regular price on a sales item, you sometimes can get a refund if you draw the cashier’s attention to the mistake. Super Wal-Mart has the added attraction of online shopping, and one-stop shopping. You can buy groceries and work clothes all in one fell swoop! If you live in the Carbondale, IL area, you can go to the Wal-Mart discount store, Bud’s. Check the Web for other locations and for online shopping.
• 5811 Elmore Avenue, Davenport
• 3930 44th Avenue, Moline
• New store in West Davenport
Sam’s: If you are willing to pay the yearly membership price, you can find literally anything. They have great deals on designer clothes, office supplies, groceries, and books. Books are always discounted, sometimes near wholesale prices. They have wonderful journals and blank books for keeping school notes or addresses, or even creative writings. Sweaters that cost $75.00 and up elsewhere go for $12.99 at Christmas. They also have great ideas for office gifts. One Christmas, I received as a gift a hand painted Italian ceramic jar full of biscotti. The jar was about 18 inches high and 8 inches in diameter; it cost $19.99. If it had come from Williams Sonoma, it would have cost at least three times that amount. Trust me; I know these things.
• 3887 Elmore Avenue, Davenport
Somerset Studios and Stampington.com. www.stampington.com: This is a gorgeous magazine that uses visual techniques to tell a story. There are a lot of links for rubber stamps, paint, graphics, patterns, ideas, etc. Most issues revolve around a theme, e.g., Homer’s Odyssey. The collages, boxes, and homemade books incorporate themes from art and literature. It is a gorgeous magazine, and explores truly what a text is, and what art and writing across the curriculum are.
• Zines: Zines are self-published periodicals and magazines on a variety of subjects. The best, to me, are those that incorporate collage, painting, and paper arts to illustrate a theme. Anyone can start a zine; I worked on one in College called An Ounce of Civet. In the 19th century, they were often called Chapbooks. Emily Dickinson was on her way to creating them when she sewed her poems into little books. They are a lot of fun to make; review Somerset Studios magazine and look at the hand made art journals that people do, and you will have an idea of what a zine is.
o The Book of Zines: http://www.zinebook.com/
o INKPOT’S ZINE SCENE: www.inkpot.com/zines.
o Library Journals, Newsletters, and Zines: www.libdex.com/journals.html
o Zines. www.etex.org/Zines
Martha Stewart Living and www.marthastewart.com: The Distressed Domestic Diva still has a useful website, numerous books on decorating, crafts, recipes, and entertaining, and an award winning magazine. Don’t be a snob; she still has some useful ideas!
Mary Englebreit Magazine: This St. Louis artist is famous for her character Anne Estelle and Daisy Kingdom designs. Her magazine has great ideas and features terrific paper dolls. She is also quite a philanthropist for those interested in working with charities of all types.
Scrap Album. www.scrapalbum.com: This is a beautiful site with great links on Victorian scraps and ephemera. There is a lot of history as well, but it is so visually beautiful, that it is worth a surf.
Victoriana. www.victoriana.com. This, site, too, is rich in links and has gorgeous graphics. There are places to buy actual Victorian antiques, and every aspect of Victorian life is covered.
Department Stores and Grocery Stores:
Hy-Vee: Northgate Shopping Center. Our own neighbor carries many books and magazines for all ages and for all interests. They also have nice collector’s trading cards and sports card memorabilia.
K-Mart: Many of these stores carry books and videos in Spanish as well as English. They have best sellers and children’s books, often discounted. The Big K is a great place to find work clothes, too. They carry several professional lines, including Jacqueline Smith. These are reasonably priced and well made. They have great sales after Christmas through early March, where blouses and sweaters can cost $4.00 or less. K-Mart is a good place to buy basics, like simple shirts and blouses, shoes, handbags, wallets, undergarments and lingerie, and sweaters. Vogue, Seventeen, Glamour, and other style magazines feature stories and elaborate ads on the fashion finds available at K-Mart. They are also a good place to look for office supplies and personal toiletries.
• 3661 W. Kimberly, Davenport
• 5000 Avenue of the Cities, Moline
• 3840 46th Avenue, Rock Island
Kohls: You may be familiar with them because Jim Victor reports on their stocks every morning on KWQC. They are a fast growing retailer with great sales and senior discount days. Kohls features nice children’s books that they sell for $5.00 as a charitable project. They have a great selection of children’s books and toys. They have many sales at 80% off, even 90% off. It is possible to buy skirts for $.70, and blouses for $2.00!! Major brands including Sag Harbor, Dockers, and Villager are always discounted from 10-25%. They have nice men’s furnishings and sportswear adaptable to business attire, and a wide variety of reasonably priced shoes.
• 800 42nd Avenue Drive, Moline
• 3910 Elmore, Davenport, IA
Marshall's : The new store is open at Duck Creek. Marshalls has a nice selection of gift books and journals. They are one of the most famous of the national discount retailers. Almost everything in the store is already discounted at around 50%, but there are mark downs on top of that. They carry Perry Ellis, Liz, Ralph Lauren [Polo and Chaps], Koret, and other major brands for men and women. They have a good selection of shoes and accessories, as well as toiletries for men and women. Usually once a month on a Thursday, they take an additional 25% off red-tagged sale items. They also carry calendars and office furnishings. Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Tuesday Morning, and Gordman’s require frequent visits, since you never really know what you will find there. Sometimes, you can add your name to a mailing list for advance notice of sales. They carry plus sizes.
• Duck Creek Plaza, Bettendorf
Sam's: If you are willing to pay the yearly membership price, you can find literally anything. They have great deals on designer clothes, office supplies, groceries, and books. Sweaters that cost $75.00 and up elsewhere go for $12.99 at Christmas. They also have great ideas for office gifts. One Christmas, I received as a gift a hand painted Italian ceramic jar full of biscotti. The jar was about 18 inches high and 8 inches in diameter; it cost $19.99. If it had come from Williams Sonoma, it would have cost at least three times that amount. Trust me; I know these things.
• 3887 Elmore Avenue, Davenport
Target and Super Target: Target is owned by the same folks who own Marshall Fields. Their books selection is very good. Target also sells DVDs, CDs, videos, and magazines. You can also find great clothes and accessories there. They have great sales on professional attire for men and women. You can sometimes buy a dress for $4.00, shells, skirts, and lingerie for even less. They carry all sizes for both sexes, and a professional line of maternity clothes, Liz Lange. Supertarget is open almost all of the time. They have wonderful groceries from all over the world, a sushi bar, Starbucks, a good snack bar, books, great seasonal items, etc. It is not unusual to find 75% off or more off items during their sales.
• 900 42nd Avenue Drive, Moline
• 1850 E. 54th, Davenport
T.J. Maxx: 53d and Elmore, Davenport. They have wonderful paper products, videos, art books, audio books [my weakness], history books, and children’s books. All are discounted, and sometimes, you can buy one for $.75 or less. It’s pretty much hit and miss, so visit often.
Tuesday Morning: Village Shopping Center, Davenport. Tuesdays also has wonderful wrapping paper, boxes, cards, and notes. They, too, carry art books and videos.
Big Lots: Brady Street, Davenport. Also Galesburg, Il and La Salle-Peru, IL.
Libraries and Library Stores:
Augustana College Library: Occasional book sales. There is also an annual book sale at Augie to benefit WVIK.
Bettendorf Library
• Dewey’s' Cafe [formerly, The Novel Cafe]. They sell magazines, current and past, books, and paperbacks, all for $.10.
• Library Proper: Ms. Hedy Hustedde, information librarian, puts together wonderful, helpful pamphlets about authors and types of books. So, if you like Anne Rice, that pamphlet, charmingly illustrated, also contains lists of books and authors similar to Rice. They are great reference materials for papers.
• Also, the library has book discussions; I plan on leading one on Rice next fall, The library also hosts special events. They have been working on a community-wide Emily Dickinson project which involves planting her garden on library grounds. They also sponsor writing contests.
Black Hawk College Learning Resource Center [books sales and book give-aways]
Galva Public Library: Galva, IL. They have a great book sale during the Stark County Scenic drive every year during the last Saturday in September.
Geneseo Public Library. Geneseo, IL. Annual book sales.
Kaplan College Academic Resource Center and Student Council Sales. Occasional Book Give-aways, too.
Law Library, Iowa City [gives away discarded books]
Main Library, Iowa City [sales]
Modern Woodman [private library]
Moline Public Library
O'Keefe Library, St. Ambrose
Rock Island County Courthouse Library
Rock Island Library
Rock Island Library, 31st Street Branch
Southern Illinois University, Morris Library, annual book sale
University of Iowa Libraries, various disciplines
Western Illinois University
Museums:
Chicago Art Institute: They have a great book store, and an annex in Oakbrook Shopping Center. Their fantastic books on art are often discounted, and the postcards are plentiful and varied. There are also many booklets around the displays in the museum that cost $.25. Some are free.
Museum of Science and Industry: As with most major museums, they have a great gift shop that includes wonderful books on all topics.
Oriental Institute: Ditto the Oriental Institute. If you can, catch the PBS special on the origins of the Institute.
Strong Museum, Rochester, NY: http://www.strongmuseum.org/. Margaret Woodbury Strong was an eccentric and wealthy millionaire married to the heir of Kodak fortune. She collected folk art and dolls of al kinds, and established a museum. There are over 25,000 dolls, and an extensive library. They allow scholars to write for information and will send photos.
Field Museum, Chicago: They have one of the best book selections on art, native American and indigenous cultures, artifacts, jewelry, and other types of related objects.
Hoover Presidential Library: They have great selections on Laura Ingalls Wilder and Rose Wilder Lane, including The Little House Books and critical books about the family. Some are by local authors and are often autographed. In fact, the papers of Rose Wilder Lane are housed there. They also have a large historical and biographical section of books about presidents and first ladies, as well as Dover books, sticker books, postcards, photographs, Hoover memorabilia, etc. There are discounts for students, children, and seniors, but the gift shop is free.
Metropolitan Museum of Art: They have a great catalog which features art books.
University Presses:
Oxford University Press
Cambridge Press
University of Wisconsin Press
The Hogarth Press
The Southern Illinois University Press
Black Hawk College Book Store.
Scott Community College Bookstore
Augustana College Bookstore
Church Sales and Private Church Libraries:
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Gift Shop [contact Church]: 792-2912
St. George Greek Orthodox Church Boutique [contact Church]: 786-8163
Tri-City Jewish Center [contact Synagogue]: 788-3426
Christian Book Stores:
The Faith Explained: 114 ½ W. 3d, Davenport
Family Christian Stores:
• 102 E. Kimberly, Davenport
• 3930 38th Avenue, Moline
In His Steps: Northpark Mall
Religious Supply Store: Village of East Davenport
Book Repair:
• GBC Binding Systems, 933 E. 53d, Davenport, 391-7696
Antiquarian Books:
Avatar Books
Source Books Store
Viewing – Augustana College Special Collections
Festivals where books are sold:
Spoon River Scenic Drive: http://www.spoonriverdrive.org/
Knox County Scenic Drive : http://home.grics.net/~scenicdrive/
Stark County Scenic Drive. http://www.outfitters.com/illinois/stark/
Kewanee Hog Festival:
http://www.ilohwy.com/k/kewanee.htm
Left Bank Art League Annual Show: Books by Bill Hannan, and handmade paper objet d'art.
http://www.worldlyviews.com/news.htm
Artists who make books:
William Hannan, artistic book artist. http://www.midcoast.org/artist/whannan/
Paper Dolls:
• Borders
• Barnes and Noble
• Watermark Corners
• Marilee’s Paper Doll Page: http://marilee.us/paperdolls3.html
• Paperdoll.com
• The Paper Soldier [periodical]
Lord Byron
Miscellaneous Sources:
Readers Digest Books:
Majesty Books:
Time-Life Books:
Office Max
Staples
Majors Art and Hobby:
Book Fairs: Check Local Grade Schools and High Schools
Keepsake Corners. Cumberland Square, Bettendorf, and Moline, across from Southpark Mall. They have scrapbooks and supplies, and incredible stickers and paper. Near Dick Blick in Moline.
Teachers Aide: Moline, across from Southpark Mall. They have great student books for grades K-12. Many are guides for studying literature or work books. They also have stickers and flash cards, and great educational toys.
Magazines:
• Bibliophile
• Writers' Digest
• Romantic Times
Writers Organizations
• Midwestern Writing Center
• Mississippi Valley Poets
• Romance Writers of the Quad Cities
• Midwestern Writing Conference, newsletter and workshop
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• Book Clubs [Bettendorf library].
Books On Line:
Bibliomania: http://www.bibliomania.com/: Free books and complete texts, as well as study guides on line in various disciplines.
Project Guttenberg : Similar to Bibliomania. http://www.promo.net/pg/. Named for the Guttenberg Bible, this is a fantastic site for E-books and other online materials It’s all free, and is absolutely wonderful to surf.
Legal Periodicals, Hard Copy and Online:
AAfPe Publications
ABA Publications
The Champaign County Chronicle: Published by my cousin, Chuck Fanakos. This is a nostalgia newspaper that looks at various months in history. It has wonderful graphics and is a lot of fun and informative as well.
Legal Affairs.com
Illinois Bar Journal
Iowa Lawyer
The Jurist Newsletter [free]
NALA Publications
NFPE Publications
The Paralegal Reporter
Lawschool.westlaw.com. www.lawschool.westlaw.com/faculty/proftools.asp
Institute for Law Teaching. http://law.gonzaga.edu/ilst.Newsletters/Spring02.Itonlines02.htm
Newspapers:
The Washington Post
QC Online
The Des Moines Register
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Sun Times
The New York Times
The Argus
The Moline Dispatch
The San Jose Mercury News
USA Today
The Wall street Journal
Le Monde
The Orthodox Observer
Pravda
The Daily Iowan
The Daily Egyptian [Southern Illinois University]
Scribes: Journal of Legal Writing. www.scribes.org/journal.htm
Journal of Technology Law and Policy. grove.ufl.edu/~techlaw
The Haworth Press, Inc. www.haworthpressinc.com
• Journal of Whiplash & Related Disorders
• Journal of Women and Aging
• Latin American Business Review
• Legal References Services
• American Journal of International Law. www.asil.org/Abtajo.htm
• Stanford Journal of International Law. www.stanfrod.edu/group/SJIL
• Journal of the Association of Legal Writing Directors. www.alweed.org/alwdResources/alwdErasingLines.Title.pdf
• Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law.www.cardozo.yu.edu.cjicl
Websites and URLs:
Legal Writing in Plain English-University of Chicago Press. http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/garner/documents/section3.html
Distance Learning Support and Mentoring: http://maxpages.com.edsupport
Study Guides and Strategies: www.lss.stthomas.edu.studyguides
Braindancing for Students. http://braindance.com
Eggleston's Distance Education Resources. http:www.the-eggman.com
Nolo Press Self-help Law Center: http://www.nolo.com
Famous Trials.www.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials
Law Crawler. www.lawcrawler.com
Lawsource, Inc. www.lawsource.com
Law Journal Extra!. ww.ljx.com
Substantive Law on the World Wide Web. www.mohter.com/~randy/law
Law Guru.www.lawguru.com
FastSearch. www.fastsearch.com
Law School Websites:
• Chicago-Kent College of Law. www.kentlaw.edu
• Cornell Law School. www.law.cornell.edu/library
• Emory Law Library. www.law.emory.edu/law/refdes/reference
The Drudge Report: http://www.drudgereport.com/
The Smoking Gun : www.smokinggun.com. This site has the original court papers for many famous celebrity cases. You can see actual pleadings, briefs, motions and other documents. Be very careful; this site is habit forming.
Celebrity Justice: http://celebrityjustice.warnerbros.com/
Court Decisions on the Web. www.stanford.edu/group/law/library/how/web.courts
The Courthouse. www.ljextra.com
Internal Revenue Service Homepage. www.irs.ustreas.gov/prod/cover
Legal and Government Forms:
• Versuslaw. www.versuslaw.com/versuslaw/forms
• Findlaw. www.findalw.com/16forms.index
• Lectric Law Library Forms room: www.lectlaw.com
• U.S. CourtForms. www.uscourtforms.com
Bibliographies:
• AALS Workshop for Women in Legal Education Bibliography.www.aals.org/wlepp/biblio.html
Court TV. http://www.courttv.com/
State Web Sites:
• court opinions
New Hampshire: www.state.nh.us/courts
New York: www.law.cornell.edu/ny/ctap
North Carolina. www.nando.net/insider
North Dakota. http://sc3.court.state.nd.us
Ohio. www.sconet.ohio.gov
Oklahoma. www.ou.edu/okgov
Oregon. www.wilamette.edu/~ecrowell/law
Pennsylvania. www.cert.net/penna~courts
South Carolina. www.law.sc.edu/opinions
South Dakota. www.sdbar.org/opinions
Tennessee. www.tsc.state.tn.us/opinions
Texas. www.winodw.state.tx.us.txgovinf
Vermont. http://dol.state.vt.us.WWW_ROOT
Virginia. http://legl.state.va.us
Washington.www.wa.gov/courts
West Virginia. www.scusoco.wynet.edu/www
Wisconsin. www.wisvar.org.WIS
Wyoming. http://courts.state.wy.us
• state statutes
Nevada. http://venus.optimis.com
New Hampshire. www.state.nh.us/gencourt
New Jersey. www.njleg.state.nj.us
New York. http://assembly.staeny.us/ALIS
North Carolina. www.legislature.state.nc.us
Attorney General Opinions:
United States Attorney General. www.usdoj.gov/ag/index.html
Washington Law. www.washlaw.edu
WESTLAW. www.westlaw.com
Lexis/Nexis
Findlaw.com. www.findlaw.com
Hieros Gamos: http://www.hg.org/
Find Articles.com. www.findarticles.com
Websites of Individual Authors
• Stephen King. http://www.stephenking.com/index_flash.php
• Anne Rice. http://www.annerice.com/
• John Grisham. http://www.randomhouse.com/features/grisham/
• Anne Rule . http://www.annrules.com/
Legal Sites, More Courts, and University Websites
'Lectric Law Library. www.lectlaw.com
Voice of the Shuttle Legal Studies. http://vos.ucsb.edu/browse.asp?id=2716
The Death Penalty Project: http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/lawlibrary/death/
The Crime Library: http://www.crimelibrary.com/
The Black Dahlia Site. www.bethshort.com
United States Supreme Court: http://www.supremecourtus.gov/
8th Circuit: http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/index.html
7th Circuit: http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/
Uniform Commercial Code. http://www2.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/ucc2/query=*doc{tf9l}/pageitems={ref}?
Amnesty International.www.amnesty.org
NAACP. www.naacp.org
United Nations. www.un.org
NATO. http://www.nato.int/
Other Federal and State Courts:
• http://www.maxwell.syr.edu.plegal/scales/court.html
• http://www.judicial.state.iowa.us/students
• http://www.courts.net
• http://lawyerviews.com/lawsite.courts.html
• http://landmarkcases.org/mapp/courtsystem.html
• http://www.faculty.ncwc.edu.toconnor/111.111lect08.htm
Online Dictionaries of Law:
• The Jurist Law Dictionary. www.jurist.law.pitt.edu/dictionary.htm
• 'Lectric Law Library Dictionary. www. lectlaw.com/def.htm
• Real Life Dictionary of Law. www.dictionary.law.com
• www.4lawschool.com
• www.lawinfo.com/lawdictionary
• www.chesslaw.com
• Cornell Law School. www.law.cornell.edu
• www.1000dictionaries.com/index.html
• Court TV Dictionary.www.courttv.com/glossary.html
• Lloyd Duhaime Law Dictionary. www.wwlia.org/diction/htm
• Oran's Law Dictionary. www.lawoffice.com/pathfind/orans/orans.asp
• Find Law Dictionary. http://findlaw.com
Directories:
• Martindale-Hubbell. www.martindale.com
• West.www.lawoffice.com
The Blue Book: A Uniform System of Citation:
http://www.legalbluebook.com/
Federal Rules of Evidence: http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/overview.html
The Uniform Commercial Code: http://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/ucc.table.html
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/overview.htm
Model Penal Code: http://www.legal-definitions.com/model-penal-code.htm
• MPC: Selected Bibliography.
• http://wings.buffalo.edu/law/bclc/bclrarticles/4%281%29/bibpdf.pdf
• http://www.fdpress.com/fdpress/crimlaw.htm
• http://www.ali.org/ali/stu_mod_pen.htm
CFR [Code of Federal Regulations]:
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html
U.S. Constitution: http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html
USC: [United States Code] - http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/
• IRS Code. http://www.taxableincome.net/exhibits/uscaindex.html
Environmental law Institute: WWW.ELI.ORG
West/Thompson: http://west.thomson.com/store/product.asp?product%5Fid=USCA&catalog%5Fname=wgstore
Aspen:
http://www.aspenpublishers.com/default.asp?readcookie=N
Writing and Grammar Sites:
• Purdue University Online Writing Lab: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
Modern Language Association: MLA.org
• Citation Examples: http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/education/hcc/library/mlahcc.html
• MLA Citation/Online Writing Lab. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_mla.html
Library of Congress:
http://www.loc.gov/
• Library of Congress Law Researchers: http://www.loc.gov/law/public/law.html
PBS.org
Search Engines, Browsers, and the Like:
• Yahoo.com
• Google.com
• Looksmart.com
• Big Mamma.com
• Dogpile.com
• Exite.com
• Geocities.com
• MSN Explorer
• AOL.com
• About.com
• Netscape
Software:
• Office XP - Pleading Wizard
Arbitration and Mediation:
INTERNET RESOURCES
ADR Resources.
• ABA Section of Dispute Resolution
• http://www.abanet.org/dispute/
• The Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc.
• http://family.knick.net/cadr/
• Centre for Conflict Resolution International
• http://conflictatwork.com
• CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution
• http://www.cpradr.org
• Arbitration Resources
• American Arbitration Association
• http://www.adr.org/
• National Arbitration Forum
• http://www.arb-forum.com/
• United States Arbitration and Mediation
• http://www.usam.com/
Mediation Resources
• Center for On-Line Mediation, University of Maryland, School of Law
• http://www.mediate-net.org/
• Mediation and Information Resource Center
• http://www.mediate.com
• United States Arbitration and Mediation
• http:/www.usam.com/
Multicultural Law Enforcement:
• Interpol at http://www.interpol.int/.
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 at http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/vii.html
The Center for the Book - The University of Iowa: http://www.uiowa.edu/~ctrbook/
Employment in Law:
• Monster.com
• QC Employ Me
• Law Jobs WWW.www.lawlib.wuacc.edue/postlaw.joblists.htm
• The Legal Employment Search Site. www.legalemploy.com
Bibliography:
Basbanes, Nicholas A. A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books. Henry Holt, 1999.
---. Among the Gently Mad: Strategies and Perspectives for the Book-Hunter in the 21st Century. Henry Holt, 2002.
Bookwormer.com. www.bookwormer.com. [Buying cheap books].
Carter, John. ABCs for Book Collectors. Oak Knoll Press, 2000.
Goudey, Pat. The Collector’s Price Guide to Collecting Books.
House of Collectibles, 2002.
“The Best for Less: An Insider’s Guide to Great Bargains.” Reader’s Digest. June 2004. 73+.
McBride, Bill. Pocket Guide to Identification of First Editions.
McBride Publications, 2001.
Wright, Fred. “The History and Characteristics of Zines.” http://www.zinebook.com/resource/wright1.html
Dead Poet’s Café: John Deere Commons, Moline. A great place to ponder and write, and to view vintage portraits of Poe, Bronte, Emerson, and all the greats!
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