The right stuff! The Deptford Mall in Deptford, Gloucester, NJ besides being th e home of major department stores such as Macy’s, Sear’s, JC Penny’s, Boscov’s, has over 150 specialty stores. Shining among them you find Borders Express, located by Boscov’s. Michael Shnatterer is the store manager and also a fine musician. Michael’s salesmanship’s and marketing’s skills make Borders Express a gem of a bookstore where smart shoppers purchase books at significant discounts using their Borders reward card. The bookstore is neat, shines with friendly sales associates, and attracts savvy customers who get great bargains.

You can find books about Deptford history. Named after a small town in Kentshire, England, Deptford was a Dutch settlement in 1623, and later, after the Sweeds and the Finns, became a British colony. The hot-air balloon, which is Deptford logo, has a fascinating story behind it. Jean Pierre Blanchard left Philadelphia in a hot-air balloon in 1793 to meet with President George Washington, and landed in Deptford after 45 minutes fly.

I landed there, too, but in the mall at Borders Express to do a book signing on April 4, 2010. I was welcomed by Michael and his dedicated staff. Chatting with Michael was an enjoyable treat. He’s a bright, sharp and definitely cool guy in his late 20s. He is a scholarly and polished gentleman as well as a friendly and accommodating manager.

You don’t have to take my word. Drive to Deptford during this amazing spring scenery. See what a lovely, friendly and fantastic little town Deptford is! Shop at the mall and shake hands with Michael Shnatterer at Borders Express. Get the tools there to make 2010 income taxes reporting easy. Of course, get some books to challenge your mind, curiosity and imagination. Let the written word help you explore the past, the present and the future. Be more than all you can be – with poetry and prose. I know I’ll be there again, on May 1, 2010 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

Borders Express

Deptford Mall

Center Rd & Clements Bridge Rd

Deptford, NJ 08096

Tel (856) 845-2195

Main Level by Boscov’s