G. J. Ford Bookshop
G.J. Ford Bookshop is the PREMIER independent bookstore in The Golden Isles. We offer the NYT's Bestsellers, as well as books of local interest, children’s books, classics, audio books, exquisite boxed cards, greeting cards Lamy pens and puzzles. Our knowledgeable staff is on hand to help and encourage you to take your time while making your selection. We are located in the Shops at Sea Island on beautiful St. Simons Island, Georgia. Visitors from all over the world come in to see us. We hope you will share your favorite authors and/or books, and let us introduce you to some of our favorites. We invite you to come in and find the book you didn't even know you wanted!
Promotions
We offer a rewards program to our customers. No fee is involved, and you can enter the program by giving us your name and phone number. Upon each purchase, we ask for your name, and our computer keeps track of your purchased items. When the total reaches $200, you will receive
$10 off your next purchase. Everyone loves this program, and it is one way we reward you for supporting us!
We offer complimentary gift wrap and ship books anywhere in the USA.
September Book Discussions
Hours
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am until 6:00 pm
Sunday - 1 pm to 5 pm
Tel: 912-634-6168 Fax: 912-634-8987
Email: gjfordbookshop@yahoo.com
Book Selection – The Half-Life of Carson Hood by Chuck Carter
The story begins in a family cemetery on St. Simons, where the title character finds someone buried in his grave. It reaches its climax on the waterfront terrace of the Barrier Island Golf Club, where the country’s first female president addresses the worldwide media.
Thursday, September 19
7:00 – 8:00 PM
GJ Ford Bookshop.
Children's Book Club Selection – When We Flew Away by Alice Hoffman
Ages 7-12
A stunning novel about one of contemporary history's most acclaimed figures, exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank's life before she went into hiding.
Sunday, September 29
4:00 – 5:00 PM
GJ Ford Bookshop.