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Bookstore1Sarasota
May 9, 20211 min read
Essay Test
We’ve noticed a resurgence of interest in essays the past few years. Ross Gay, Rachel Cusk, Jia Tolentino and others have published...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
May 3, 20211 min read
It's Beach Read Season!
It’s the time of year when a day at the beach calls out. But, what is it that makes a book a beach read? We think it gives you an escape...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Apr 18, 20212 min read
Our Most Anticipated Books: May - July 2021
It’s time for spring and summer reads! Here are a selection of books we are most excited about that are being released in the next three...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Doug's Poetry Picks for Poetry Month
If every head of state and every government official spent an hour a day reading poetry we'd live in a much more humane and decent world....
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Apr 5, 20211 min read
Georgia's Poetry Picks for Poetry Month
Reading poetry is an adventure in renewal, a creative act, a perpetual beginning, a rebirth of wonder. ~ Edward Hirsch We're not shy...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Mar 28, 20212 min read
Read Globally
It’s a big world out there, full of creativity all over the globe. We are always looking to expand our horizons and yours. To help us do...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Mar 15, 20211 min read
What The Kids Are Reading
It's Spring Break week, time for goofing off and going to the beach. It's the time to take a break from school, whether remote or in...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Mar 8, 20211 min read
Celebrating Women's History Month
A well-read woman is a dangerous creature. In honor of Women’s History Month, here is a selection of staff picks written by women...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Feb 28, 20212 min read
Let's Read in the Garden
“With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?” ~ Oscar Wilde It's the time of year when Florida bursts into bloom....
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Feb 14, 20212 min read
Debut Authors We Have Our Eyes On
Are you looking for something new to read? These 6 debut authors offer fresh voices and viewpoints. Deemed writers to watch in 2021,...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Feb 8, 20211 min read
Doug and Elsie Book Blurb
What have Doug and Elsie been reading lately? Doug read Snow by John Banville. Here's what he had to say: There is nothing like...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Feb 8, 20211 min read
Love is in the Air
Is there a better way to express love than poetry? Give your love the gift of a poem and your Valentine’s Day will be beautiful. All...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Jan 31, 20211 min read
Keeping Kids Engaged as Readers
With so many TV shows, video games, and other things to do, how can we help kids get excited about picking up a book—and continue reading...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Jan 16, 20212 min read
Our Most Anticipated Books: February - April 2021
No matter what else 2021 brings, one thing we know for sure is that it will be full of wonderful new books! Here are some that we are...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Jan 11, 20212 min read
Help for Understanding The World We’re In
Andrea writes: Connie Ogle, a writer for the Miami Herald, posed a question on Facebook after the devastating events in the U.S Capital...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Jan 5, 20211 min read
Doug and Andrea Book Blurb
What have Doug and Andrea been reading lately? Doug read Dearly by Margaret Atwood. Here's what he had to say: For someone who has...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Dec 8, 20201 min read
Doug and Andrea Book Blurb
Both Doug and Andrea love to write up mini-reviews of books they read. For a new occasional feature, we’ll be sharing a few of their...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Nov 30, 20202 min read
5 Short Books to Finish Your Reading Goal Challenge
As the year winds down, perhaps you are struggling to meet your reading goal challenge. Some of us may have read more during these...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Nov 29, 20201 min read
Mysteries to Die For
Mysteries to Die For is one of our longest-running, most popular book clubs. Even in these the pandemic times, the book club meets once a...
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Bookstore1Sarasota
Nov 23, 20202 min read
Giving Thanks
Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough....
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