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Great Reads


We Read Black Authors
There's nothing like discovering a powerful story that stays with you long after you've turned the last page. This month, we're...
Bookstore1Sarasota
Feb 162 min read


Love Stories for Today
Who doesn't love a good love story? With Valentine's Day right around the corner, these recent novels will have you thinking about...
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Feb 31 min read


Men of Purpose
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” ~ Jane Goodall There are people who...
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Jan 152 min read


Ben Reads Avant-Garde
Ben is our expert on avant-garde literature. We always know he'll be reading something that's cutting-edge . Here are five experimental...
Bookstore1Sarasota
Jan 61 min read


Andrea Reads Quirky Fiction
Andrea reads a lot of literary fiction. Here are four quirky stories written by and about women that she recommends. Our Spoons Came from...
Bookstore1Sarasota
Jan 61 min read


Our First Reads of 2025
2025 is just getting started and of course we are already reading. We asked around the store to find out what the first books Bookstore1...
Bookstore1Sarasota
Dec 30, 20242 min read


The State You're In Is Florida!
The state with the prettiest name, the state that floats in brackish water, held together by mangrove roots. ~ Elizabeth Bishop Florida...
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Dec 17, 20241 min read


Our Favorite Covers of the Year: 2024
We know that the cover definitely influences the sale of a book, so we pay attention to what a book looks like. Here are 27 covers we...
Bookstore1Sarasota
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Your Favorite Books of 2024
Here they are! Our biggest sellers of 2024! These are your favorite books of the year! Fiction: Nonfiction:
Bookstore1Sarasota
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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