September Booksellers’ Picks

We're more than just Booksellers; we're your guides to the 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.

Bailey—Bookseller, Albany, GA

The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

Great book for all Book Lovers! I picked this book on a whim for book club, and I was so thankful I did. Why do people love books? Each character in this book has a different reason to love books and it's great to explore. The storytelling is superb, and I can't wait to grab her next book The Story Collector!

Peyton—Bookseller, South Portland, ME

If You Tell by Gregg Olsen

Calling all true crime junkies!! If You Tell features the horrible retelling of Nikki, Sami, and Tori Knotek's lives growing up with their mother. Normally, a mother is kind, caring, and listens to their children, however, that is not the case in this real-life story. Olsen has an amazing craft for uncovering the truth behind this case. Not only do you get multiple different timelines and perspectives, you also get the final answer to the case at the end. If you area true crime podcast listener, interested in psychology, or just looking for something gut wrenching to read, then check out this book.

Megan—Bookseller, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

This story book has a phenomenal message for children. This was absolutely one of my favorites when I was a child, and something that helped shape me into who I am today. It's about finding and embracing your uniqueness, and loving regardless of looks or differences. <3

Jennifer—Bookseller, Brandon, FL

The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde

Beauty and the Beast meets Crescent City. Monsters, magic and heists combine together in this wonderful ride. Throw in some found family and you have the Wren in the Holly Library. I love this book and the banter between the main characters was terrific. Such a beautiful book to match the beautiful tale.

Jessee—Bookseller, Bristol, VA

Watering The Soul by: Courtney Peppernell

It's a very good mental health book that makes you look on yourself and people around you. I love the way it describes everything around us in such an artistic and beautiful way.

Joanna—Bookseller, Clarksville, TN

The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen

The Games Gods Play is by far one of my favorite new releases! This book has a little bit of everything! (Including a beautiful cover and sprayed edges)  I like to describe this book as "Hunger Games in Olympus."  It had so many interesting twists, I couldn't put the book down!

Kathleen—Bookseller, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Kitchen Confidential Annotated Edition by Anthony Bourdain

This is a real eye-opener of the behind-the-scenes action of the culinary world. It's shocking, yet enjoyable and addicting. Anthony Bourdain's writing style is very descriptive with an almost Beatnik vibe that I highly enjoy. This is the new deluxe edition with all of his notes, new photos to accompany the text and an article added from the New Yorker published initially 20 years ago titled Don't Eat Before Reading. Very interesting additions!

Tiffany—Bookseller, Cuyahoga Fall, OH     

The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro

The Sun and the Star is a young-adult novel set in the world of Percy Jackson. However, instead of following the franchise's title character, instead follows fan favorites Nico Di Angelo and Will Solace as they travel into the depths of Tartarus. The journey puts their skills, wits, and even their relationship to the test as the work towards finding a long-lost friend as they fight and outrun countless monsters. This book is perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson franchise!

Forrest—Bookseller, Richmond, VA

Salem's Lot by Stephen King

Author Ben Mears returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lotto write his next book. Upon arrival, he learns that the mysterious Kurt Barlow has moved into the old, supposedly haunted Marsten place. When the locals start turning up drained of blood... and then returning from the dead to haunt their friends and family...Ben takes it upon himself to figure out what is going on and what Barlow and his mysterious friend Straker have to do with it.

Salem's Lot is a fantastic, creepy vampire classic done in only the way Stephen King can! I recommend this to anyone looking for a good spine-tingling read this Halloween season.

Kyle—Bookseller, Waterford, CT

How to Write One Song by Jeff Tweedy

A fantastic songwriting book that goes more into the mind set pitfalls that creative people fall into, offering solutions to the problems people tell themselves to avoid even attempting to make music.

You can head to your local Books-A-Million to chat with your friendly, neighborhood Booksellers.  We’re sure they’ve got the perfect book recommendation, just for you.

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