Bookseller Recommendations

“An interesting premise drew me to this book, and it did NOT disappoint. This really has it all — action, drama, and boxing. A strong female main character only adds to the appeal.”

-Zanny

“Beautiful, lyrical and atmospheric. Come for the detailed descriptions of this fictitious Welsh island on the brink of World War II, stay for the moving, slow burn story.”

-Zanny

“I recommend the latest Belletrist Book Club pick — Bright I Burn by Molly Aitken. This novel is based on the true story of the first recorded person in Ireland to be condemned as a witch. It’s daring, crushing, and gives voice to a woman who otherwise would have been lost to the annals of history.”

-Liz

"Every Heart Is A Doorway is the first book in one of my favorite fantasy series. Each book follows a person who has been to a fantasy world—think Alice in Wonderland—and had to return to OUR world. What happens to them? Are they happy to be back? Where do they belong—here or there? Where do ANY of us belong for that matter? Each book in the series is short (around a hundred pages) but packs quite the emotional gut punch."

-Katrina

"I'm rage reading my way through Liars by Sarah Manguso. In the novel, a workaholic writer marries a man-child artist/filmmaker and unhappiness ensues. I can't put it down—come join me in the catharsis!"

-Liz

"This book is a beautiful ode to the small moments of nature that Renkl finds in her very own backyard. It is a much needed reminder that the magic of our world exists all around us, and Renkl urges us to pause and take note of it."

-Katrina

"A riveting and hilarious family drama told against the backdrop of Los Angeles in the '60s, '70s, and '80s. Some incredible history and nostalgia factors in this one!"

-Liz

"I just finished the sequel to Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone. I loved the second book — Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect — just as much! Don't read mystery because they're too predictable?? Try this series! Even though Stevenson gives you all the clues to solve the crime, you'll be left stumped and guessing until the very end!"

-Caroline

"I was lucky enough to get my paws on an Advanced Reader’s Copy of Worst Case Scenario by TJ Newman — we are HUGE fans of TJ in the bookshop!"

-Mike

"Under Your Spell is a charming debut with a romance trope that I always enjoy: the celebrity romance. This one features a hot musician and the woman who’s stuck working for him, and I couldn’t put it down! Perfect for fans of The Bodyguard by Katherine Center and Nora Goes Offscript by Annabel Monaghan."

-Sherri

"It's a page turner that touches on a lot of current social themes, like grief and social status. It has a wide range of characters that are all super interesting."

-Mike

"I just finished The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden. It's a debut novel that takes place in 1961 in a town not far from Amsterdam. A young woman lives alone until her brother asks her to host his girlfriend while he goes off on a business trip. It's best to go into this novel knowing as little as possible — it's a beautiful, lyrical, and devastating tale."

-Liz

"It's based in Topanga, California, and I love how weird and unexpected it is. It's a truly singular reading experience!"

-Caroline

"This historical, fantastical romance really pulls you in, with plot twists galore."

-Katrina