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.
Faith Erin Hicks delivers a winning story with *Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy*, a heartfelt and witty exploration of identity, friendship, and finding connection in unexpected places. With dynamic characters and a perfect blend of humor and emotional depth, this book is a must-read celebration of the beautifully messy journey of growing up.
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.
The Jane Austen Society #2 To say I pestered our sales rep endlessly for a manuscript of Bloomsbury Girls would be an understatement. As soon as I knew it was coming (summer 2020 when I did a virtual event with Natalie for the bookstore) I asked at least biweekly when I would be allowed to… Continue reading Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
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
Another catch up read from my beach vacation - and what is better for the beach than a lighthearted contemporary romance? Synopsis From the publisher marketing:When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith… Continue reading The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
A Murder at Harvard and a Half Century of Silence In my continuing efforts to read a book in every section of the store, I realized that the book I called true crime had a week argument at best. When I came across We Keep the Dead Close as an advance copy, I figured it… Continue reading We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper
Verity #4 Code Name Verity will forever and always be one of my all time favorite books. Whenever Elizabeth Wein has released a new book in the series (none of which follows the other directly but all are related) I immediately want to read it. And while none has thus far captured the unique magic… Continue reading The Enigma Game by Elizabeth Wein
The Rediscovered Memoir of One Woman's Harrowing Escape from the NazisPublished originally as No Place to Lay One's Head This is another Nonfiction Book Club selection! As a club that reads exclusively nonfiction, eventually we were going to make our way to WWII, either by reading a memoir or history book. We decided to go… Continue reading A Bookshop in Berlin by Francoise Frenkel
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