Friday, May 20, 2022.
Following Netflix's release of their Heartstopper show, the graphic novels have been flying off shelves. In fact, most of the books are still backordered!
So whether you're waiting for your book or you've finished Heartstopper and are looking for something that will make you feel the same way, check out Leo's top 10 books for Heartstopper fans!
Thursday, March 17th, 2022
What do Rodgers and Hammerstein have in common with YA authors? The knack for a great retelling! Caitlin shares her love for adaptations, from a classic fairy tale onstage at the Old Town Playhouse to works of classic literature, mythology, and more rewoven into new shapes for readers to discover all over again.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
It's the start of the school year again, and we're putting the spotlight on some great YA reads that take place in school! More specifically, we're sharing our favorite titles set in boarding schools, complete with mystery, magic, and more than a little mayhem. What kind of adventure do you want to go on this year?
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Can't decide between YA and adult fiction? Explore the world of crossovers with Leo, examining the boundary between YA and adult titles—and the books that exist in the in-between.
Thursday, April 15th, 2021
Today, April 15th, we'll be hosting authors Wendy Heard and Tirzah Price for a live virtual event as they talk about their new novels, their writing process, and more! We wanted to take a minute to share a little sneak peek and introduce our guests. Today, it's Wendy's turn!
Tuesday, April 13th, 2021
On Thursday, April 15th, we'll be hosting authors Tirzah Price and Wendy Heard for a live virtual event as they talk about their new novels, their writing process, and more! We wanted to take a minute to share a little sneak peek and introduce our guests, starting with Tirzah!
Thursday, January 14th, 2021
Kendall's up to 11 books already for 2021, a feat she pulls off by having more than one book in the works at any given moment. Here's a rundown of what's in her currently ready stack right now.
Wednesday, September 5th, 2020
Since we can't have dozens of customers in store as we usually would this time of year, we've come up with other ways to keep our booksellers' recommending skills sharp. The latest challenge? The 90 second book list. Here's how it works. Each bookseller gets a topic and 90 seconds to find as many books as fit that topic as possible.
Tuesday, July 7th, 2020
I love roadtrip novels any time of the year whether it's January or June. But, in an effort to spend as much time at home as I can, I'm looking for even more adventure-filled tales to escape into. Here's some of my favorite roadtrip (and tracktrip?) books to help you travel the world from the comfort of your couch.
Monday, June 29th, 2020
Meet Jason Reynolds, (if you haven't already). He's an incredible award-winning author of books for both children and young adults and a huge indie bookstore advocate. Last week, Jason sat down with PBS to recommend his favorite books for young readers to check out this summer. Some are incredibly timely, others offer a bit of escapism. All are books worth reading.
That's why we work in the other direction.
