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Looking for something to do in the A/C to escape these lovely July heatwaves? Our booksellers have got your back! Read on for recommendations in romance, fantasy, and fiction! The Falling In Love Montage by Ciara Smyth This is the indie lesbian romcom movie of your dreams, except it's a book. Complete with medical drama, … Continue reading What We’re Reading 7/8
Happy pride month, y'all! Here are a few titles our booksellers have read this June by LGBTQ authors—recommended reading for this month and every month beyond! The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta I've never read a novel in verse, at least not one written this century. It immediately threw me back into the rhythm and … Continue reading What We’re Reading 6/24
Have a New Year resolution to read more, but can't seem to find that next read? Look no further: here are our weekly recommendations from your friendly neighborhood booksellers! Milkman by Anna BurnsFollow an anonymous young Irish woman through the troubles and the trials of being peculiar in a time and place where such differences … Continue reading What We’re Reading 1/15
Looking for a new book to read in the new year? Look no further! Here's our weekly list of suggestions from your very own local booksellers. Reinhardt's Garden by Mark HaberMark Haber's little novel is a breathless epic that, in a single paragraph, transports readers from provincial Europe to the far-flung forests of South America, … Continue reading What We’re Reading 1/8
Christmas is only one week away, folks! Having trouble thinking of the perfect gift? Take a look at these current reads from our staff for some inspiration. This Is Not a Love Song by Brendan MathewsThis Is Not a Love Song deserves a lot more praise than it has received, because it's beautiful. Every story … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/18
So many books, so little time. It's a sad fact of life for many readers. But our booksellers are here to give you the 411 on titles you may have on your radar, and honestly, no one gives it to you the way a bookseller will. Check out these blurbs and mini reviews of titles … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/11
It's December once more, and all of us here at the store know what means: cold temperatures, hot drinks, and new books to read while we keep warm! Here are some picks to read beside a fire or under a cozy blanket. Moth Smoke by Mohsin HamidThe descent of Darashikoh Shezad begins when he loses … Continue reading What We’re Reading 12/4
Take a peek at what our booksellers have their noses in this week. A good mix here: YA, Historical Fiction, and some weird short stories! The Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesA delightful historical novel from Jojo Moyes, The Giver of Stars was a perfect book for a comfy chair and a cup of tea. … Continue reading What We’re Reading 11/27
This week our booksellers have their sights set on fantastical happenings and...murder? See what your favorite bookfriends have to say about their current reads.The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern I had my nose buried so deeply in Erin Morgenstern's sophomore novel, The Starless Sea, that I missed several overhead pages at BookPeople and a storewide … Continue reading What We’re Reading 11/20
The Lost Coast by Amy Rose CapettaThis book blew me away. The deftness of Capetta's writing pulls off what in another author's hands would come off as cheap or silly. I was particularly drawn to the representation of the landscapes' flora and fauna as characters just as important as the humans. This transhumanism invokes such … Continue reading What We’re Reading 11/13
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