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Bridge Street Book Shop offers customers many different titles to choose from. Berlage said if he does not carry a certain book, he can special order it for a customer. In addition to books, the store also carries cards, journals and a nice selection of jazz music. Berlage also offers free gift wrapping, and free delivery in Charlevoix to residents and boaters. "We are a friendly customer-minded, full service book shop, serving everyone throughout northern Michigan and beyond," Berlage said. "We want to meet the customer's needs helping them get what they want in terms of books." Berlage moved to Charlevoix from Toledo in 1967, and graduated from Charlevoix High School and then Michigan State University. Jim returned to Charlevoix in 1994 after a 19 year absence. He is a Rotarian and past chairman of the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and is married to Penny, his high school sweetheart.