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Read Around the World
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. ~Marcel Proust~ Air travel is hard right...

Bookstore1Sarasota
Aug 1, 20222 min read


It's the Dog Days of Summer!
Since we are in the dog days of summer, here are some bark-worthy books to put on your radar. These 12 books are all about dogs: fiction,...

Bookstore1Sarasota
Jul 18, 20221 min read


Let's Dine Out!
If you know Andrea, then you know that she loves to read books in which restaurants play a big part. She loves to imagine the clinking of...

Bookstore1Sarasota
Jul 11, 20222 min read


Feeling Foggy? Focus on a Book with Short Chapters
Do you have times where it seems difficult to focus on a book? Perhaps you are feeling foggy from illness, or you're tired, or there is...

Bookstore1Sarasota
Jul 4, 20222 min read


Our Favorite Books: 2022 Midyear Edition
Since it's the mid-point of 2022 and the start of summer, we’ve checked off a few good books from our reading lists this year. And, since...

Bookstore1Sarasota
Jun 20, 20223 min read


Short Stories for the Longest Days of the Year
Andrea told us that she loves to read a short story at the end of a long day. Since the days are really long right now, she selected six...

Bookstore1Sarasota
Jun 19, 20221 min read


Great Books for Dads!
Looking for a last minute Father’s Day gift? All these books are in-stock and ready for you to pick up. “I believe that what we become...

Bookstore1Sarasota
Jun 12, 20222 min read


10 New Paperbacks Perfect for the Beach
There's no doubt that publishers know that beach season is perfect for paperbacks. June is paperback month! Here are 10 new paperbacks...

Bookstore1Sarasota
Jun 12, 20221 min read


Nonfiction Bestsellers 2022
With Father’s Day around the corner, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at nonfiction best sellers. Fiction usually...

Bookstore1Sarasota
May 24, 20221 min read


12 Classic Books to Celebrate Pride Month
To celebrate Pride Month, we’re showcasing some classic works of LGBTQ+ literature. These selections are dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+...

Bookstore1Sarasota
May 20, 20221 min read


Mysteries to Die For!
Here are our hottest selling mysteries so far in 2022. Elsie's Mysteries to Die for Book Club is meeting on June 14th and July 12th...

Bookstore1Sarasota
May 19, 20221 min read


Summer Comes Early in Florida
“The summer passed quietly. I busied myself as best I could, reading a good deal.” ~Michael Cox, The Meaning of Night Brace yourselves,...

Bookstore1Sarasota
May 19, 20222 min read


Our Most Anticipated Books: June - August 2022
There are some great books coming out this summer. Here is a selection that we are excited about, including Geraldine Brooks, Jess...

Bookstore1Sarasota
May 15, 20222 min read


Books and Hometown Memories: Featuring Andrea
Andrea grew up in Ossining, New York, went to college in Geneva, New York, and has lived in Sarasota for over 40 years. I was born in the...

Bookstore1Sarasota
May 6, 20222 min read


Books and Hometown Memories: Featuring Roxanne
Roxanne grew up in Perry, New York Perry, New York is still a small town in Western New York equidistant to Buffalo and Rochester. The...

Bookstore1Sarasota
May 6, 20221 min read


Books and Hometown Memories: Featuring Doug
Doug grew up in Huntington, L.I. The harbor aromas and its boats filled my senses, and the trees on every street. Playing ball, feeding...

Bookstore1Sarasota
May 6, 20221 min read


Feels Like Spring!
Spring is short lived in Florida. Before you know it, you will open your door to a hot, steamy morning. Here are seven springy novels to...

Bookstore1Sarasota
May 2, 20222 min read


Make Every Day Earth Day
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” Gary Snyder While you’re celebrating Mother Nature this Earth Day, consider picking up a...

Bookstore1Sarasota
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Poems We Love
April is one of our favorite months at Bookstore1. We love poetry and we love supporting poets. To prepare for Poem in Your Pocket Day on...

Bookstore1Sarasota
Apr 11, 20221 min read


There's an Accountant in that Book!
Although Tax Day has been moved up to April 18th this year, April 15th is traditionally Tax Day. To commemorate that day we did some...

Bookstore1Sarasota
Apr 11, 20222 min read
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