The Complex Relationship Between John F. Kennedy and J. Edgar Hoover: A Closer Look.

The Complex Relationship Between John F. Kennedy and J. Edgar Hoover: A Closer Look.

By James O'Donnell | February 20, 2024 | Comments Off on The Complex Relationship Between John F. Kennedy and J. Edgar Hoover: A Closer Look.

In the annals of American history, few relationships have been as complex and intriguing as that between President John F. Kennedy and FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. From the outside, their interactions may have appeared cordial and professional, but beneath the surface lay a web of secrecy, suspicion, and mutual distrust. Let’s delve into the…

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In the News: Palm Beach TV Sundays: Raptis Rare Books on Worth Avenue.

In the News: Palm Beach TV Sundays: Raptis Rare Books on Worth Avenue.

By Adrienne Raptis | September 19, 2023 | Comments Off on In the News: Palm Beach TV Sundays: Raptis Rare Books on Worth Avenue.

Matthew and Adrienne Raptis of Raptis Rare Books were recently featured in the Palm Beach Civic Association‘s Palm Beach TV Sunday Newscast which highlights the unique lifestyle of Palm Beach. Palm Beach TV Sundays: September 17, 2023 HUMAN INTEREST | OUR TOWN | September 15, 2023 Leave the fast-paced world behind as we step inside Raptis Rare Books…

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In the News – A Look at Rare History

In the News – A Look at Rare History

By Adrienne Raptis | December 2, 2022 | Comments Off on In the News – A Look at Rare History

The following story was recently featured in the Palm Beach Daily News: Matthew and Adrienne Raptis have big plans for the five commercial condominium units they purchased last year in the seven-unit Via Roma Building on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue. Raptis Rare Books, an antiquarian bookstore that opened in 2016 at another Worth Avenue location, moved into two of…

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In the News – Matthew Raptis to open The Churchill Cigar Company next to Raptis Rare Books

In the News – Matthew Raptis to open The Churchill Cigar Company next to Raptis Rare Books

By Adrienne Raptis | October 26, 2022 | Comments Off on In the News – Matthew Raptis to open The Churchill Cigar Company next to Raptis Rare Books

The following article was published today in the Palm Beach Daily News: New cigar business to open on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue in December Jodie Wagner Palm Beach Daily News A bookstore owner and fashion boutique operator will team to open Palm Beach’s first cigar store this fall. Matthew Raptis, who owns Raptis Rare Books at 329 Worth…

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In the News: Top Spots for Book Lovers in The Palm Beaches

In the News: Top Spots for Book Lovers in The Palm Beaches

By Adrienne Raptis | March 5, 2022 | Comments Off on In the News: Top Spots for Book Lovers in The Palm Beaches

In a recent article by Palm Beach Culture, Raptis Rare Books was featured among some other great spots for book lovers. Here is what they had to say: Picture this: you, relaxing on the beach with a favorite book. Or maybe you’re sitting on a beloved porch swing or hotel balcony, reading as the sun…

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The “Big Three” of 20th Century Science Fiction.

The “Big Three” of 20th Century Science Fiction.

By Susan Christiansen | September 9, 2020 | Comments Off on The “Big Three” of 20th Century Science Fiction.

Three of the best-selling science fiction novelists of the 20th century, Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, and Arthur C. Clarke are commonly referred to as the “Big Three” of science fiction for their influential work in expanding the definition of the genre established by their predecessors Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Hugo Gernsback. Moving beyond their…

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In the News: Rare Harper Lee Collectibles Featured at Raptis Rare Books.

In the News: Rare Harper Lee Collectibles Featured at Raptis Rare Books.

By Susan Christiansen | July 8, 2020 | Comments Off on In the News: Rare Harper Lee Collectibles Featured at Raptis Rare Books.

The following article was posted on The Palm Beach Daily News website: Posted Jul 7, 2020 at 5:30 PM Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach marks 60th anniversary of the publication of To Kill a Mockingbird with an array of Harper Lee collectibles.     Raptis Rare Books is marking the 60th anniversary of the publication of Harper Lee’s To…

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Upcoming Events: Palm Beach Concours.

Upcoming Events: Palm Beach Concours.

By Susan Christiansen | November 26, 2019 | Comments Off on Upcoming Events: Palm Beach Concours.

Join us Sunday, December 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a V.I.P. event with Palm Beach Concours, the premier automobile event of the season showcasing high end, luxury automobiles from classics to exotics. Learn more about the event and purchase V.I.P. tickets on PalmBeachConcours.com.

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In the News – The Best ‘Secret’ Things to Do in Palm Beach, Florida, According to a Local

In the News – The Best ‘Secret’ Things to Do in Palm Beach, Florida, According to a Local

By Adrienne Raptis | September 18, 2019 | Comments Off on In the News – The Best ‘Secret’ Things to Do in Palm Beach, Florida, According to a Local

We have recently been featured in Travel and Leisure Magazine in an article detailing some of the best “secret” things to do in Palm Beach. Palm Beach is a wonderful travel destination, and if you are considering visiting, this article highlights some wonderful things to do, so we thought we would share this with you.…

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In the News: Matthew Raptis and Antiquarian Books.

In the News: Matthew Raptis and Antiquarian Books.

By Adrienne Raptis | December 13, 2018 | Comments Off on In the News: Matthew Raptis and Antiquarian Books.

The following article was recently published in the Local Business Feature of the December 2018 issue of Boca Magazine. To read the full article follow the link and navigate to page 82 in the flipbook.

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