The St. Simons Land Trust is proud to announce Righton Books as the newest partner in its Pennies for Preservation program. Owned by St. Simons Island locals and longtime Land Trust supporters Burch and Jim Barger Jr, Righton Books is deepening its commitment to conservation through a meaningful, community-centered initiative.
As part of this partnership, Righton Books will donate 100% of the profits from the sale of a curated selection of books directly to the Land Trust. Each participating title is clearly marked in-store with a sticker that reads:
“100% of proceeds from the sale of this book go to the St. Simons Land Trust.”
A Curated Collection with Purpose
The Bargers have thoughtfully selected a rotating collection of books that reflect the natural beauty, ecological importance, and rich history of St. Simons Island and the surrounding coastal region.
Current featured titles include:
- Leave the Trees, Please by Benjamin Zephaniah (Children’s book)
- A High Low Tide: The Revival of a Southern Oyster by André Joseph Gallant
- The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Georgia’s Land of the Golden Isles by Burnette Vanstory
- Half-Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life by Edward O. Wilson
- And the Coastlands Wait: How the Grassroots Battle to Save Georgia’s Marshlands Was Fought—and Won by Reid W. Harris
Visit Righton Books
Community members and visitors alike are encouraged to stop by Righton Books, explore the curated selection, and take part in this impactful initiative. Every purchase makes a difference—supporting local conservation while celebrating the stories that define our coastal home.