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.”
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.
Royal We #2 I've found myself reading quite a bit of fiction this summer which is rare for me! Nonfiction readers don't fear, running the Nonfiction Book Club means that there will always be lots of nonfiction on my reading list! But I loved The Royal We so when I first found out a sequel… Continue reading The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan
How an International Sisterhood Made Olympic History I begged and begged our sales rep for an advance copy of this book, and it kept getting postponed again. And again. And again. Which meant by the time it found it's way into my hands, I just wasn't really in the mood for it, with the Winter… Continue reading A Team of Their Own by Seth Berkman
The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team It's been a decade since I first read The Boys of Winter, sixteen years since one of my all-time favorite movies, Miracle, was released in theaters, and 40 years, almost to the day, since the "Miracle on Ice" games was… Continue reading The Boys of Winter by Wayne Coffey
Whenever I am met with times of strife, I find solace in sports. From lacing up my own hockey skates and taking a spin at my local ice rink, or locking my feet into skis for a few miles of flying down a mountain, to just going for a run, it's a mental retreat for… Continue reading Favorite Sports Books
Every year at the bookstore I work at, I have everyone choose a few books from the year to highlight as their top gift choices, as well as a selection of backpack backlist titles for our annual Jolabokaflod display (Jolabokaflod post will be next week). Below are my eight choices for the holidays with their… Continue reading Holiday Gift Picks
Bromance Book Club #1 When making my way through my monthly ARC review (where I pick a book for each publisher/rep and make sure to write an early blurb for it on Edelweiss), I came across this book, which I really laughed at. But I figured, why not give it a chance? And boy was… Continue reading The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
I've had a good reading year so far, better than previous years - I've only hated 3 books so far! But below are my favorites thus far - not necessarily published in 2019 but read in 2019. And surprisingly, only 1 work of nonfiction and 3 fiction. Range by David Epstein An enjoyable psychology/sociology minded… Continue reading Favorite Reads of 2019 So Far
Celebration of Books 