In this (belated) public post, I discuss my bookstore's further adventures in converting a brick-and-mortar establishment into a digital enterprise, my new obsession with The Magnus Archives, and a roundup of what I've been reading and watching during the last six weeks of quarantine. Click the link below to check it out! APRIL + MAY… Continue reading Patreon: April + May Roundup
Category: Recommendations
Top 19 Books of 2019
One of my 2020 resolution is to get more familiar with Instagram, and to that end, all of my end-of-year top book picks of 2019 are being posted there! Check out my page if you're looking for recommendations for a holiday gift or if you just want a bookseller's perspective on notable fantasy novels for… Continue reading Top 19 Books of 2019
5 YA Books for Tweens with Nervous Parents
In my last post, I talked about "age appropriateness" and what we mean by that when choosing books for tweens. In this post, I'm going to highlight some of my favorite Young Adult books that (in my opinion) are appropriate for the 11-14 crowd and why I think they're a good fit. Let's dive in!… Continue reading 5 YA Books for Tweens with Nervous Parents
A Book Like Summer
The weather is warm, school is officially over, and the season of lounging in the backyard with a good book and a glass of lemonade is upon us. Summer is a great time for fun, flirty stories that make you feel as bright and happy as a day at the beach. Below you'll find some… Continue reading A Book Like Summer
It’s Queer, It’s Here, It Should Be on Your Bookshelf
I return from a brief hiatus! On my tumblr, someone asked for book recommendations for science-fiction/fantasy/adventure books featuring PoC and LGBT+ characters. Here's what I came up with. All links are to Amazon, but please consider shopping at your local indie bookstore or checking them out at your library instead. It's the best way to… Continue reading It’s Queer, It’s Here, It Should Be on Your Bookshelf