"We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of...

Looking for a last minute Father’s Day gift? All these fun books are in-stock and are available for curbside pickup. Of course, you could...

The other day we had a great Zoom Webinar about sharks with author and conservationist William McKeever. He talked about his book...

I’m dubbing this "the white privilege listening project" because reading, after all, can be a form of listening. It is a need we all...

What better way to spend a Saturday then in a comfy chair reading a good book, and here's Katia doing just what she loves. Katia has...

James is our new manager and we are so glad that he is in the job! These past few months have been challenging, but James has been there...

Every artwork tells a story, as does every novel. Here are four novels that combine art and a story to celebrate the reopening of The...

With the restaurant business in a state of total upheaval, it's hard to imagine what the future will hold. Our bookseller Andrea worked...

Melanie takes great care of our Secret Garden children's area. We really miss seeing families back there reading stories. So, we sent...

What your neighbors are reading from your local independent bookstore! May 18 - May 25

Time changes everything except something within us which is always surprised by change. ~Thomas Hardy Having to “fall back” gets me...

Scott Selects Our Collection of Taschen Art Books “Taschen books are beautiful, original, unpredictable and - pay attention, because this...

Andrea shines a spotlight on short story collections. A short story is a different thing altogether – a short story is like a kiss in...

Doug's mini-reviews of books about trees. It is an understatement to say my surprise was overwhelming as a crowd of related books showed...

Who says Young Adult (YA) novels are just for teens? According to Publisher's Weekly, adults comprise over half of YA's readership....

Often, those new to Sarasota are looking for local authors. Here are a few of our favorite Florida mystery authors to start you on your...

“Everyone likes birds. What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal...