Front Street Books is a member of the American Booksellers Association (ABA)( www.bookweb.org ), an effective advocacy organization; and of the American Booksellers Foundation for Freedom of Expression (ABFFE), which works to protect our freedom to publish, read, and sell without interference.
We also belong to Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association, a regional affiliate of the ABA, which convenes in regional trade shows where staff can meet with authors, publishers, sales representatives, and other independent book dealers. We list hundreds of collectible and out-of-print, books on www.abebooks.com.
Our Alpine store comprises two buildings that house new, used, and collectible books. Founded in 1995, Front Street Books, Alpine, has grown to be an important part of the greater Big Bend area. Our satellite store in Marathon began operation on March 1, 1998. Both locations work together to serve their communities through volunteer activities and proactive service on many levels.
Proprietor/General Manager is Jean Hardy-Pittman. Alpine Staff: Julia Green, Operations Manager; Amy Fields, Assistant Manager, and Sales Associates Amy Ellis and Samin Green. Mike Hardy is our Payroll Manager.
Alpine store hours: 9 am to 6 pm Monday-Friday. 10 am to 6 pm Saturdays, and 1 to 6 pm Sundays.
Marathon staff: Joan Carlisle, Manager, Sandra Pedro and Susan Roberts, Sales Associates. The Marathon store opens daily at 9 a.m. It closes at 6 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It closes at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. Hours are extended during peak tourism seasons.
Alpine
121 & 201 E. Holland Ave.
Alpine, Texas 79830
432/837-3360
Fax: 432/837-1126
Marathon
next to the Gage Hotel
P.O. Box 145
Marathon, Texas 79842
432/386-4249
Toll Free: 1-800-597-3360 email: amazons@fsbooks.com