Lose Yourself in the World of Books
Gigi Graham doesn’t do distractions—especially not ones in the form of Briar’s brooding, insufferably hot hockey captain. But when Luke Ryder corners her after practice, all sharp eyes and sharper words, she meets him head-on. “You’ve got a real attitude, Graham.” She smirks. “And you’ve got a real problem, Ryder.”
Maggie Shipstead’s *Great Circle* is a breathtaking journey of ambition, resilience, and adventure. Spanning decades and continents, it follows fearless aviator Marian Graves and modern-day actress Hadley Baxter in a sweeping, character-driven tale. With stunning prose and rich historical detail, this novel soars—an unforgettable flight through love, destiny, and the pursuit of freedom.
Fredrik Backman’s *Beartown* is a gripping novel exploring loyalty, trauma, and the power of community. Set in a small hockey-obsessed town, the story unravels after a shocking incident shakes its foundations. This review highlights Backman’s masterful storytelling, complex characters, and emotional depth, making *Beartown* a must-read for fans of compelling drama.
My Life Through Food My coworker absolutely raves about this book and when I was looking for a new audiobook, I realized that this would be the perfect choice! Synopsis From the publisher marketing:Stanley Tucci grew up in an Italian American family that spent every night around the kitchen table. He shared the magic of… Continue reading Taste by Stanley Tucci
Mure #1 (The Café by the Sea in the USA) It's not summer without a Jenny Colgan book! This year I'm making my way through the Mure series, set on a fictional Scottish island based on my favorite place in the world, the Orkney Islands (and the Shetlands, which I also want to visit!). Synopsis… Continue reading The Summer Seaside Kitchen by Jenny Colgan
Tokyo Ever After #2 In continuing my efforts to only read new books that I'm fairly certain I'll enjoy, I'm turning once more to a sequel. I really enjoyed Tokyo Ever After last year and was doubly excited to get a physical advance copy from our publisher rep at the store back in December. Synopsis… Continue reading Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean
I love all things pertaining to dragons and I was immediately sucked in by the description of When Women Were Dragons. I'd heard wonderful things about Kelly's middle grade novels and her first adult novel certainly did not disappoint. Synopsis From the publisher marketing:Alex Green is a young girl in a world much like ours,… Continue reading When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
John, Caroline, and the New Generation: A Legacy of Triumph and Tragedy In addition to being an Anglophile royalist, I also enjoy keeping up with our own "American Royalty," the Kennedys. While I've learned quite a bit about Joe Jr., JFK, RFK, Kick, Ted, Eunice, Pat, Jean, and Rosemary, I wanted to learn more about… Continue reading The Kennedy Heirs by J. Randy Taraborrelli
Every season I peruse thousands upon thousands of titles from all the major publishers, and some smaller ones, to decide which books to bring into the store. In the 6 years that I've been the adult book buyer, I have never come across an adult book featuring women hockey players. Not once. Never. And if… Continue reading Home or Away by Kathleen West
I love Ruta Sepetys books so much and when I found out her latest book would be set in Romania during the fall of communism, I was immediately intrigued - once again she would be introducing me to a time and a place I knew very little about. Synopsis From the publisher marketing:Romania, 1989. Communist… Continue reading I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
Celebration of Books 