GEE GEE: THE BOOK OF A LIFETIME
Sharing the Legacy of an Inspiring Life.
Publishing MAY 26
PRE-ORDER Now at the SPECIAL SALE PRICE
$25 a book, or 3 books for $65, including shipping.
A Portion of Proceeds Will Benefit The Gee Gee Rosell Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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Join Us As We Meet Gee Gee through 3 dozen writers and 100 photos . . .
- Introduction
- In the Words of Her Family
- In the Words of Friends and Community
- From Inside Buxton Village Books
- In the News
- In the Words of Authors
- Through the Eyes of a Camera
- In the Words of Gee Gee
- Saying Goodbye
GEE GEE ROSELL — beloved owner of Buxton Village Books on North Carolina’s Outer Banks for nearly 42 years, following a decade working for the National Park Service — passed away January 29, 2026.
Gee Gee was a warm, caring friend to readers, authors, publishers, vacationers, visitors, fellow booksellers, and countless friends. She was also an extraordinary community advocate, supporting school reading programs, civic organizations, the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, conservation efforts, and many other local groups. And she quietly helped countless individuals — from islanders facing hard times or needing encouragement, to aspiring authors who may never have been published without her guidance. Oh, and she built much of her bookstore. Literally. To say she will be missed hardly captures the affection and gratitude felt by the tens of thousands whose lives she touched over the decades.
BEACH GLASS BOOKS, with contributions from dozens of Gee Gee’s family members, friends, community members, authors, photographers, booksellers, and other supporters, has prepared a commemorative book celebrating her life. Assembled by author Ray McAllister, the book not only honors Gee Gee’s remarkable and inspiring legacy but also will help support students in her name.
THE GEE GEE BOOK PUBLISHES MAY 26, 2026.
PRE-PUBLICATION PRICING
(Order Below. Click on selection bar to order either:)
- One book, including shipping, $25.
- Legacy Sharing Special, 3 books, including shipping, $65.
SUPPORTING GEE GEE’S LEGACY: A portion of the proceeds from every book sold will benefit the BCA Marjean “Gee Gee” Rosell Memorial Scholarship Fund. Sponsored by the Buxton Civic Association and administered by the Outer Banks Community Foundation, this scholarship supports graduates of Cape Hatteras Secondary School of Coastal Studies as they pursue their educational goals. (Click on the scholarship link if you would also like to donate directly to the scholarship fund.)
ORDER HERE (Click Selection bar to choose, then click add to cart)
OR — Send check for $25 for each book, or $65 for 3 books, to: Beach Glass Books, PO Box 72672, North Chesterfield, VA 23235.
BOOKS WILL SHIP BY PUBLICATION IN MAY 2026
And note . . .
Gee Gee is one of many people and stories featured in the award-winning book of the island,
HATTERAS ISLAND: Keeper of the Outer Banks.