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A Literary Harbor for the Arts, since 1980

Established in 1980 by Canio Pavone, the bookshop features new, used and collectible books and is well known as a literary gathering place. An entire wall devoted to poetry comprises one of the largest collections on Long Island. Specialties include literary fiction and non-fiction, art, and photography. Shelves are bursting with a fine selection of children´s books, nature titles, food books, spirituality, literary biography and memoir, and environmental interest. Since October 1999, Maryann Calendrille and Kathryn Szoka have continued Canio´s tradition of hosting a wide range of authors, and featuring exceptional local artwork.

Visit the shop to discover why customers call Canio´s "a real bookshop." Shelves are crammed with books worth reading; our knowledgeable staff is eager to make recommendations. Events on Saturdays at 6 p.m. The art gallery features changing exhibits and receptions in summer. Writing workshops in fiction, essay, memoir, poetry and photography are offered. Expert picture framing services and editorial consultation also available.

East End Ink, recorded readings at Canio´s Books, can be heard at: East End Ink
Recorded by Tony Ernst for WPKN radio. Please listen.

***Celebrate Sag Harbor! Sag Harbor Is…a Literary Celebration is IN! edited by Maryann Calendrille with Kathryn Szoka´s photographs. Makes a great gift.***

We welcome special orders and maintain a gift registry. Call Canio´s Books at 631-725-4926.

IN OUR GALLERY

Selections from "Crooked Knee" an intimate look at the last year of her father´s life, photographs by Kathryn Szoka on view through April.

Custom Picture Framing by Kathryn is available in our Gallery. Let an artist frame your art work. Kathryn has over ten years experience as a professional framer. Please call for information.

** Spring hours: We´re open seven days: 10 - 6 p.m.; Sunday & Wednesday, noon - 6 p.m. **

Canio´s Books: 631-725-4926 CALL US!