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The Bookshop

The Claremont Forum Bookshop:

A Non-Profit, Independent Used Bookstore with a Mission

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The Claremont Forum Bookshop is a great place to find a good read, whether you're a student, a collector, or just a book lover. We have a wide selection of books in all genres, as well as artwork from local artists, greeting cards, and other gifts. And best of all, proceeds from all sales support the Prison Library Project, which provides books and educational materials to incarcerated adults.

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The Prison Library Project is one of the nation's largest book-to-prisoners programs. Volunteers meet at the Bookshop to fulfill book requests from incarcerated adults, who often have limited access to books and educational materials. The PLP has sent nearly a million books to prisons nationwide since it took leadership of the project in1993.

Image by Annie Spratt
Sign outside the Claremont Forum Bookshop located inside the Claremont Packing House
Front view of the Claremont Forum Bookshop with large windows and a sign, located in the Claremont Packing House

Shop, Read, Donate, and Repeat

A Book Lover’s Paradise

 

Our store is fortunate to be located in a city that truly loves books! Each week, we receive a wide variety of high-quality fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, classics, mysteries, and more from our generous community. All of our books are in excellent or like-new condition before they make it onto our shelves!

 

With daily donations, we’re constantly restocking, so be sure to visit us often to discover what’s new. Our passionate staff and volunteers are always ready to help you find a title you’ll love. Shopping at our brick-and-mortar bookstore offers an experience that online retailers simply can’t match. Whether you’re browsing the shelves for a specific book or discovering a hidden gem, there’s always something special to find.

 

Frequent shoppers also know that we often have bestselling books available for a fraction of the original price—so stop by and see what treasures await you!

The Prison Library Project

All book sales help support the Prison Library Project (PLP). The PLP sends books and educational material to incarcerated men and women nationwide. 

A selection of newly donated books for the Prison Library Project displayed on shelves at the Claremont Forum Bookshop
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