More about Front Street Books Front Street Books is a proud member of the American Booksellers Association ( ABA ) ( www.bookweb.org ), an effective support organization ; and of the American Booksellers Foundation for Freedom of Expression ( ABFFE ), an activist group that works to protect our freedom to publish, read, and sell without interference. We also belong to the 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 bookdealers. We list hundreds of collectible, often out-of-print, books on www.abebooks.com. Locally, Front Street Books participates in the Alpine Rotarys annual Way-Out-West Texas Book Festival, which takes place in late July/early August ( July 29, 30, 31, 2010 ) at Sul Ross State University campus. The WOW Book Festival supports Rotary Internationals literacy initiative and contributes significantly to the Alpine Public Librarys capital campaign. 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. Alpine staff: Jean Hardy-Pittman, Owner/General Manager ; Julia Green, Associate Manager ; Amy Ellis, Assistant Manager ; Joanne Crenshaw, Amy Fields, and Clint Brackett, Sales Associates. Alpine store hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Marathon staff: Joan Carlisle, Manager ; Patsy Cavness, Assistant Manager ; and Sandra Pedro, Sales Associate. The Marathon store opens daily at 9 a.m. It closes at 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It closes at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Sunday.