Alice the mischievous cat escapes from her third-story apartment and makes her way to an antique store filled with all kinds of wonderful, fascinating objects.

Reproduction of the original: Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms by Guido Bruno

The guide to antiquing in America.

A collection of beautiful linens, hand-sewn clothing, and fine monogram work highlighting how the beloved custom of monogramming is flourishing today.

A guide to antique shops, malls, and flea markets.

"Old Ladies Are Antique Little Girls", by Egretta Wells, is a gem of memories from an antique shop.

A rollicking tableau of family life in all its messy complexity, like the best of Meg Wolitzer and Tom Perrotta, The Antiques is hilarious, heartbreaking, nimble, and observant.