DOVER — Baldface Books is celebrating a milestone.



And while the bookstore on the corner of Central Avenue and Third Street is now turning the page on its 20th year in business, owner Clyde Allen says the business really hasn't changed all that much.



"I tend not to get into trends," says Allen. "I tend to stick with all the solid stuff. I'd rather go for the things that have a long-lasting value."



The vinyl records along with the books available at Baldface tend to be classics or rarities not often found elsewhere. As has been true for nearly 20 years, Baldface is a great place to find Louis Armstrong or Bob Dylan, Dostoyevsky and Kafka.



As a result of sticking to those tried and true classics, Allen said his business remains strong among the giant box book stores, Amazon.com and now the advent of eBooks.



"I don't think it effects us in any negative sense," Allen said. "They (customers) can't sell them back to Barnes and Noble. We give them access to really good, used books."



Allen pointed to an older book on Bob Dylan, including images of the famous folk singer.



"You can't get that as an eBook," he said.



While eBooks have their place, says Allen, they likely wont replace the physical book.



"It's sort of a niche that doesn't affect us," he said. "You can't sell it or give it away."



Longtime employee Molly McHale attributes the store's continued success to Allen's knowledge of his subject matter.



"If there's a song a customer has heard in the store, he knows the origins and the root of that song," she explained. "He knows everything."



The best part of the business for Allen are the stories of his customers, many of whom have been enjoying the bookstore for years.



"They can remember coming in here at five or six years old and they found a book that's changed everything they do. It just knocked them out. That's a real fun part of the business. They get turned on to a whole new world for them."



In celebration of the store's 20th anniversary, Allen said he will be holding a storewide event throughout the summer offering discounts on many of Baldface's offerings.



Allen said he is thankful for the years of support received from the Garrison City.



"We're always happy to be in Dover," he said. "Some towns just aren't built for a bookstore, but being here has been great."