Attention residents and visitors: After a much lamented three year absence, Amate Books has once again opened its doors to book lovers — this time at Aldama 318, in the hip and happening Barrio de Jalatlaco. Yes, my neighborhood, so I’m especially happy.
The new store is bright and welcoming with well stocked shelves of (mostly) English language fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books. In addition, as in the past, there is a carefully curated selection of folk art, small gift items, and (drum roll, please) postcards.
Even La Catrina, in her sartorial splendor, has returned to welcome patrons, old and new.
Today, stepping through the door, being greeted by the smiling face of longtime employee Carmen, and surrounded by knowledge and imagination, I felt a sense of peace and tranquility from the chaos of today’s world. If or when you are in town, make sure to stop by and support this local treasure. The store is open daily. (I’ll post the hours when I know for sure.) In the meantime, a big thank you to Henry Wangeman for reopening Amate Books!
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I love that store and was in there all the time. So happy it’s reopened in your neighborhood!
I’m very glad, too!
I really missed Amate Books when they closed. I could always count on them to have nice cards for special occasions along with interesting books and gifts 🙂
Me, too!
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OH — such good news!!! Some of the same bookshelves and, so wonderful, La Catrina. Spent many a peso there mostly for gifts but have some papel picado currently strung in my tiny apartment. Many memories of welcoming smiles !!!
And, the new space is light and airy!
Hallelujah!
My sentiment, too!
Felicidades! Wonderful news!
Thanks to the owner and staff – Carmen and others- for making a comeback.
One of my favorite art shows was of the alebrijes of the theme of reading at Casa de la Ciudad sponsored by them. Some of the pieces remained in the store.
Thank you, Shannon, for sharing the good news!
Ahh, yes… one of my favorite exhibitions, too. And, they still have my favorite piece.
Hi Eshkie, The reading/book themed display of alebrijes at Casa de la Ciudad is where I met you and Jerry. Too many years ago. After that show there always seemed to be a few others in the former Amate location.
If I ever get back to la ciudad, I’m looking forward to exploring the new store.
Hello,
I like your blog! I’m returning to Oaxaca after 18 years and I’ve written a novel set in Oaxaca, Weaving Dreams In Oaxaca, and would love to bring a copy to Amate and would like to call first. The number I have doesn’t work. It is 52-951-516 6960. Do you know their number? I’m only there for 6 days but would also love to present my book. It’s in English but I speak Spanish as well. We’re there from 2/16 – 2/22. I too have a blog, http://www.karensamuelson. com where you can see my book if you are interested. Thanks in advance. Also, if possible can you email me back at ksamcareers@gmail.com because I don’t know how else I would receive your answer. Thanks again!! Karen
I’m sorry for the delay in responding. I’ve been in the USA since late January dealing with some family challenges and many Oaxaca related things have fallen through the cracks. I hope you connected with Amate Books when you were in Oaxaca. Btw, your book looks wonderful and I see the Oaxaca Lending Library has a copy!
I keep looking, hoping to see reference to its presence in 2024, and see none. Has it disappeared, again?
Their return is what this blog post is about. They are in Barrio de Jalatlaco, Aldama 318.
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