Teachers, Librarians, and School Administrators ... we can help!

Mr. RobinsonMeet Thomas!            email Thomas & Erin directly: russosbooks@gmail.com

Thomas Robinson has spent the last seven years giving Bakersfield book buyers premium service.  In fact, we were so impressed with him, we recently hired him for our newly created "Business Development Specialist" position.  That is a fancy way of saying he works with our community, and especially our schools, on providing solutions to all their book needs.

Thomas's first task is to get to know you.  His direct line is (661) 665-1643.  We've given Thomas the freedom to customize a plan that will work for you. 

In an era of tight budgets, we felt it important to bring Thomas on-board to help schools, churches, non-profits and businesses find real solutions.

Below are just a few of the "weapons" in his arsenal:

  * Educator, Church, Non-Profit and Business Discounts

  * Quick Turnaround (2 million books in as little as 2 days)

  * Free in-town delivery

  * Easy & fun Fund Raising Opportunities (for schools, individual classes / programs, & non-profits).

  * In-store field trips & storytime & tours at our store, celebritiy reading events at your school, hosting book groups, and more!

  * MARC records for school libraries

  * Easy billing; great terms.  Russo's gladly accepts P.O.'s.

  * Personal Shopper Service / Title Selection Assistance

  * Non-book purchases, including DVDs and CDs

  * What goes around, comes around ... shopping local keeps more tax dollars in the community to better support our local schools.

  * Hometown service 7 days a week

Whether you are a teacher, librarian, administrator, parent, or home-schooler, Thomas can devise a plan which will help you maximize your budget while keeping books in kid's hands.  No cost or obligation ... call Thomas today.

 

<-- Also note that we offer detailed information on our School In-Store Book Fairs via the link just to the left.

 

 

Bakersfield Hometown Heroes Weekend

Try as they might, there are some things our big box and online competitors will NEVER be able to do...

Pam Munoz Ryan Day

Special program, including Mayorial proclamation.

Saturday, September 18

1:30 p.m. kick-off

2:00 p.m. program

Details & Booklist

Congressman Kevin McCarthy

Book Signing 

Sunday, September 19

1 p.m. at Russo's Books

Details & Booklist

 

By shopping locally, you've allow us to celebrate Bakersfield each and every day for the past 21 years! 

 

Top 5 Bestsellers from Last Week
         


Mockingjay
by Suzanne Collins


My Giraffe Makes Me Laugh
by
Marc Schmatjen


Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
by Stieg Larsson


Breaking Dawn

by Stephenie Meyer

 


Eat, Pray, Love by
Elizabeth Gilbert
Enjoy SPECIAL ONLINE PRICING shipped directly to you or save shipping charges by selecting "Pick Up at Store".  Thanks for shopping local!

Neil Gaiman Welcomes You to Russo's!

Youth Book Recommendations ... directly from the youth!

So how does Russo's always have the best young adult books and hottest events?  We go straight to the source.  Our Youth Book Advisory Council consists of students from 20 area schools.  They meet with Russo's staff monthly to discuss books, plan activities, and learn about the book industry.  Click photo to learn about their favorite books.