Unknown to Vivian, Susan Bulowa another American in our town, was also thinking of starting a local used book shop and the ladies actually met while shopping for the same location on Herzl Street. They decided to team up since they both wanted this location, and thus began their association that lasted for more than a decade. Susan eventually returned to the U.S., and today Vivian is the sole owner. Paperback Gallery moved to larger quarters in 1978, and two years ago moved again to their present location at Beit Hapoaltin Street. There are also books in Hebrew, German, French and other languages.
Popular magazines are available.
Special request orders are taken and filled if available. Paperback Gallery has become a most friendly meeting place for local English Speakers . The shop has served as a place where U.S. citizens gain information about their rights, sign various petitions and even register to vote inU.S. elections and pick up their absentee ballots. To illustrate just how popular this book shop is, Vivian has not only befriended many of her regular customers, but even the next generation has come in to browse and buy. Nor are her clients only native English speakers.