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

What your neighbors are reading from your local independent bookstore. May 7 - May 14, 2022.

There are some great books coming out this summer. Here is a selection that we are excited about, including Geraldine Brooks, Jess...

Roxanne reviews Love Marriage by Monica Ali Love Marriage by Monica Ali is the perfect book complement to the recent Oscar nominated film...

What your neighbors are reading from your local independent bookstore. April 27 - May 7, 2022.

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...

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...

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...

Roxanne review Pure Colour by Sheila Heiti You know a writer is talented when she/he/they can outdo previous stories with a truly...

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...

What your neighbors are reading from your local independent bookstore. April 21 - April 29, 2022.

What your neighbors are reading from your local independent bookstore. April 14 - April 23, 2022. This week all of our best sellers are...

What your neighbors are reading from your local independent bookstore. April 8 - April 16, 2022.

“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...

Roxanne reviews Groundskeeping by Lee Cole Groundskeeping is a complicated modern romance of a couple from opposite backgrounds. Its...

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...

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...

What your neighbors are reading from your local independent bookstore. April 1 - April 9, 2022.

Roxanne reviews Inspired: Understanding Creativity: A Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul by Mark Richtel Inspired by Matt Richtel...

“Poetry is not an expression of the party line. It's that time of night, lying in bed, thinking what you really think, making the private...