We're more than just booksellers; we're your guides tothe wondrous world of literature! Our passion for books goes beyond the pages, and we're thrilled to share that enthusiasm with you. Dive into this month's handpicked selection, curated with love by our team, and discover your next favorite read among our Booksellers' top picks.
Claire—Bookseller, Merrillville, IN
American Rapture by Cj Leede
“A zombie apocalypse with a twist! This is a horror coming of age story that explores feelings of guilt and desire as a young girl searches for her brother during a zombie apocalypse caused by a mutated virus. This book has everything you would want in a zombie horror story. It has found family, well timed humor, and phenomenal pacing. Any horror fan will love it.”
Miranda—Bookseller, Wilmington, NC
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
“A MUST READ! A gripping representation of the prison industrial system set in a dystopian America, where punishment morphs into pleasure and entertainment for the elites of society. Adjei-Brenyah brilliantly writes the complex lives of Loretta Thurwar and Hamara "HurricaneStaxxx" Stacker, a tragically deadly pair, forced to perform violent acts to gain their freedom and re-entry into a corrupt world - will it be worth it?”
Kylie—Bookseller, Kissimmee, FL
Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green
“For lovers of science, anthropology, and humanity, this book is a depiction of the intersectionality of disease and culture. John Green tells stories of the various ways that we have influenced our understanding and sociocultural development around tuberculosis (and othersimilar diseases), and the way that tuberculosis has done the same in reverse in a cyclical nature that is entirely astounding to follow. He reminds everyone in many ways how tuberculosis--and history as a whole--are not simply stuck in the past but instead is an active presence within the foundations of oursociety. It has shaped the lives of our ancestors, but it continues to shape our lives in ways that are not always apparent. It is humbling, awe-inspiring, and entirely necessary to reflect upon. Everything really is tuberculosis.”
Kell—Bookseller, San Marcos, TX
Greenteeth by Molly O’Neill
“Greenteeth is a heartwarming story that beautifully blends together legend and folklore in the early 17th century as a monster and a witch must join forces to save a town overwhelmed with corruption. I didn't know anything about this book when I first picked it up, but as someone who loves celtic folklore and authurian legend I felt myself truly delighted at what I found waiting within the pages. O'Neill is a master of words, and she weaves the world so intricately that it feels as though you are standing right there with the characters and experiencing all the magic alongside them. She crafts such loveable characters and the story if full of heart melting tropes like found family.”
Forrest—Bookseller, Richmond, VA
Hollow by Celina Myers
“Hollow is a sharp, spooky vampire novel that breathes new life into familiar tropes. Celina Myers nails the angst of feeling stuck in your twenties, then flips the script with rival vampire clans, messy immortality, and a genuinely fun mythos. The love triangle hurts just enough, the betrayals land, and the LGBTQ+ rep feels natural and earned. If you'renostalgic for Twilight or The Vampire Diaries but want something darker, smarter, and more self-aware, this one's an easy bite."
Kimmy—Bookseller, Biloxi, MS
The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
“If you long for a love story that transcends time and heeds no societal constructs you won't be able to help yourself from falling into the pages of this book. Arthurian, enchanting, bittersweet and full of twists, adventure, yearning and romance that hurts as much as it heals, this book is simply unputdownable. Some stories aren't always what they seem and are fated to burrow themselves into your heart forever. This one is true to its title, everlasting.”
Savannah—Bookseller, Terre Haute, IN
The Poet Empress by Shen Tao
“I devoured this book! This is a perfectly written love story. A love story not between two people, but between a seemingly powerless village woman and her love for her family and the country she lives in. A love story filled with violence, deceit, revenge, and desperate grabs at power. Set in an Asian style fantasy world where it is illegal for women to read and write, one woman risks it all proving that love truly is a weapon and read like poetry.
Jake—Bookseller, Katy Mills, TX
The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown
“I recommend The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown because it delivers a fast-paced, intelligent thriller that blends history,science, and mystery in a way that keeps readers fully engaged. Dan Brown’s signature puzzle-driven storytelling makes the book hard to put down, while the themes of hidden knowledge and power feel especially relevant today. It’s a great choice for both longtime fans of the Robert Langdon series and new readers looking for an exciting, thought-provoking read.”
Nick—Bookseller, South Portland, ME
The Summer War by Naomi Novik
“The Summer War is the first book I have read by Naomi Novik, and it certainly won't be the last. The writing in this book is gorgeous, the concept is extremely memorable, and the world that it takes place in is so thoroughly developed that I felt like I was living in it. The character work is also exceptional. This is even more impressive due to how short the book is! I read it in one sitting- I couldn't put it down! The Summer War feels like an epic poem in nature. It's filled with magic, morals, and heroic feats. I highly recommend it!”
Addison—Bookseller, Waldorf, MD
The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath by Sylvia Plath and Karen V.Kukil
“If you’re drawn to raw, emotional honesty and brilliant poetry in prose form, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath is a powerful read. It weaves her early hopes, struggles with mental illness, and fierce creative drive into candid entries that illuminate the mind behind some of the 20th century’s most enduring poems. Approach it with space to reflect, the intensity that makes Plath’s voice compelling can also be quite affecting. It’s a deeply human, sometimes harrowing, chronicle that resonates long after you finish.”
