Antigone Books

“This is the best browsing bookstore I’ve ever been in. I’ve really enjoyed being here.”
–Man visiting Tucson

“You always have exactly the book I’ve been needing to read.”
–Woman buying three non-fiction books

“I love coming in here.  You have fun stuff well organized.”
–Holiday shopper

“This is so amazing! This place is amazing.”
–10 year old boy looking at toys on counter

“Leave it to Antigone to have the perfect thing that I need.”
–Happy customer

“This is a great place to buy presents. You have so many fun items.”
– Recent customer

“My brother and I decided that since Borders closed we should patronize Antigone to keep it from closing.”
–Customer

“This is like a toy store for grown-ups.”
–Customer

“You do know this is an exceptional place.”
–Comment from gal who used to live here, who now lives in Albuquerque and misses us

“I’ve just moved back to town yesterday and I am SO GLAD this store is still here.”
–Man with blissful expression

“Antigone Books should be in the ‘National Register’.”
–Customer

“I think there’s something for everyone in here. I always come here when I need a little gift.”
–Local customer

“Best bookstore on earth.”
–Woman from New Mexico

“I consciously ‘tithe’ to Antigone Books by buying at least one book per month. Keep independents alive!”
–Betts Putnam

“This is an awesome kids’ section, girls.”
–Mom talking to two young daughters

“You have too many cute things to be believed!”
–Gal laughing as she wandered around the store

“Sure am glad you’re here. You’re a real asset You can’t get these {We-Moon engagement calendar} anywhere else!”
–Customer

“I am seeing all these things I could have gotten for my mom. I should have shopped here for Mother’s Day!”
–Overheard the day after Mothers’ Day

“Your kids’ section is a hidden treasure.”
--browsing customer

“You could go crazy in this store.  It’s just what I believe in.”
--recent customer

“Every cool thing I’ve ever gotten is from this store!”
--Young woman in scrubs shopping after work

“I was in here yesterday and I’m in here again today.  Every time I come in it always feels like home.”
--customer comment

“The thing is, you can get serious books and goofy things, too!  It’s so much fun.”
--recent customer

“I love shopping here.  And I hate shopping.”
--Woman stocking up on birthday presents

“This shop just opens your mind.  Why doesn’t my town have one like it?”
--Visitor

“I’ve never been in here before,” --husband talking to wife.  “You’ll never get out of here, it’s wonderful,” --random customer nearby

“My favorite bookstore on the planet.”
--Gary Nabhan, noted author

“Smell the books – ah, it smells nice!”
--recent customer

“I love, love, love this store and visit it every time I come to Tucson.”
--Visitor from Florida

“I save all my impulse shopping for Antigone Books.”
--comment from a regular customer

“When I leave your store, I feel happy and energized and positive.  It’s such a cool store.”  --Woman at our booth at the Tucson Festival of Books

“My favorite independent bookstore.”  --Man at our booth at the Festival of Books

“This is the only place I go.  I can get everything for the holidays and the next 6 months of birthdays in one trip.”  --Anna, holiday shopper

"You've gone solar?  And I thought this store couldn't be any cooler."
--Someone who wandered into our solar celebration party.

"I love this store.  It just keeps getting better and better."
--A recent customer.

"I love this place...  You have stuff that no one else has."
--A customer who was laughing the whole time she was shopping.

"Love your greeting cards.  They are amazing."
--A happy shopper.

“I do have to say, this store really does rock.”
--A youngish, low key man in the calendar section.

“Kids, this is Mommy’s favorite bookstore.”
--Mother with a five year old and a toddler.

“I live in China now, but went to school here and this is still my favorite bookstore.”
--A young woman at the counter.

“You’ve got some great things in here.  Best show in town!”
-- Holiday Shopper Carol

“Please tell the store owners that I love coming in here and always leave feeling refreshed!”
--Woman at counter.

“You all have the best calendar selection!”
--December customer.

“My favorite place for holiday shopping!”
--Patricia, long time customer.

“You know, every time I shop here, I leave feeling like a better person!”
--Unknown Customer

“Who knew such a hot town could have such a cool store.”
--Bay Area visitor in August

“When I come into the store, I feel like I’m going down the magical rabbit hole.”
--Mrs. Green (from Mrs. Green Goes Mainstream Radio Show)

“A delightful shop!” –out-of-town visitor

“This store reminds me of when I lived in Greenwich Village.”
--Ex-New Yorker

“Best cards in town.”
--frequent customer comment

“The best store in Tucson.  A really friendly place where I actually can find something for everyone.”
--Stan Maliszewski, Educational Psych. professor at the U. of A.

“I live in Tucson and love 4th Ave.  I could spend hours in this bookstore and have…  Thank you for keeping my mind and heart in tune with your wonderful store!”  -- Facebook comment from Hester Snow

“I love that Antigone Books and the Book  Stop are now within walking distance -- it's a great way to spend Friday or Saturday night.”   –Facebook comment from Mike Jacobs

“The best bookstore in town. It is in a great location and has a great selection of books.  Not to mention the awesome staff, they are always ready and eager to help.”  –Facebook comment from Collin Adkisson