Business Details
Expert Book Recommendations from Nashville's Literary Experts
We are Larry Woods and Saralee Terry Woods, lifelong book enthusiasts with decades of experience in curating literary experiences. Our journey began with the founding of BookManBookWoman Bookstore in Nashville's Hillsboro Village, where we operated for over 20 years until our physical closure in 2016. While our brick-and-mortar store was a Nashville institution combining new and gently used books, we continue serving readers through our online collection featuring selections from both our personal libraries and former store inventory.As regular contributors to the television show Talk of the Town, we maintain our commitment to connecting readers with exceptional literature through expert recommendations. Our combined professional backgrounds in law, education, urban planning, and community leadership inform our unique perspective on book curation and customer service. We remain dedicated to fostering literary appreciation through personalized book consultations and active participation in Nashville's cultural landscape.
Services
Book Reviews
Online Bookstore
Personalized Recommendations
TV Appearances
Book Collection Sales
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience operating Nashville's premier independent bookstore
- Our TV appearances on Talk of the Town showcase our proven book recommendation expertise
- We combine legal, academic, and urban planning expertise with deep literary knowledge
- Our personal library collections offer unique book selections unavailable elsewhere
- We maintain active community involvement through Nashville civic organizations
What people say
Expert recommendations
Unique book selections
TV credibility
Personalized service
Nashville institution
Services
Book Reviews
We provide expert book reviews through our TV appearances and online content. Our reviews combine decades of bookselling experience with deep literary knowledge to help readers discover quality titles. Each recommendation considers current reading trends and timeless classics, offering balanced perspectives that guide both casual readers and book clubs.
Online Bookstore
Our online bookstore features curated selections from our personal collections and former store inventory. We offer both new and gently used books carefully chosen for diverse reading tastes. The online platform allows customers to browse and purchase unique titles that reflect our combined expertise as former independent booksellers.
Personalized Recommendations
We offer personalized book recommendations based on individual reading preferences. Our service draws from extensive experience matching readers with appropriate titles through both in-person consultations and digital interactions. This tailored approach considers genre preferences, reading level, and specific interests to create customized reading lists.
TV Appearances
We regularly appear on Talk of the Town television program providing book recommendations. Our media presence extends our reach beyond Nashville to help wider audiences discover quality literature. These appearances showcase our expertise through engaging discussions about current releases and literary trends.
Book Collection Sales
We assist individuals and institutions in selling book collections through our established network. Our service includes evaluation, consultation, and marketing of private libraries and special collections. Leveraging our decades in the bookselling industry, we help clients maximize value from their literary assets.
People
Larry Woods
Co-Owner
Attorney, professor, and former debate coach with decades of bookselling experience. Hosts Talk of the Town book segments and curates literary collections from his extensive personal library.
Saralee Terry Woods
Co-Owner
Urban planning expert and former government official with deep roots in Nashville business circles. Brings organizational leadership experience to book curation and community literary initiatives.
Questions
How do you select books for review?
We draw from decades of bookselling experience and current literary trends to choose titles that offer value to diverse readers.
Do you still operate a physical bookstore?
Our physical store closed in 2016, but we continue serving readers through our curated online book collection.
How do your TV appearances work?
We appear regularly on Talk of the Town, providing book recommendations and literary insights to television audiences.
What makes your book selections unique?
Our selections combine personal expertise from both our professional backgrounds and decades of curating bookstore collections.
