Allende weaves the stories of two displaced characters at the center of a tale of migration and immigration. A beautifully written novel about leaving and loss and families we find and make for ourselves. My own family stories echoed throughout the pages. – Allison (Staff)
A masterful true story of life on a sailing warship in 1742, of typhus and scurvy, of arduous, dangerous labor, and eventually of shipwreck, mutiny and court marshal. -George Cooper, Store Founder
On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty’s Ship the Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain.
I laughed, I cried, and I connected with Tove’s delightful and informative book about the world of backyard chicken keeping. You don’t need a flock of your own to LOVE this book! You’ll certainly gain an appreciation for our feathered friends and the people that love them. – Camila (Staff)
“The summer of ’96, Coalfield, TN. The friendship of two awkward teens leads to a world wide phenomena. A coming of age story of obsession and what happens if we lean into that obsession or try to run away from it. I love this book! A fun, light read with substance.” – Emily (staff)
An exuberant, bighearted novel about two teenage misfits who spectacularly collide one fateful summer, and the art they make that changes their lives forever
Sixteen-year-old Frankie Budge—aspiring writer, indifferent student, offbeat loner—is determined to make it through yet another summer in Coalfield, Tennessee, when she meets Zeke, a talented artist who has just moved into his grandmother’s house and who is as awkward as Frankie is. Romantic and creative sparks begin to fly, and when the two jointly make an unsigned poster, shot through with an enigmatic phrase, it becomes unforgettable to anyone who sees it. The edge is a shantytown filled with gold seekers. We are fugitives, and the law is skinny with hunger for us.
The posters begin appearing everywhere, and people wonder who is behind them and start to panic. Satanists, kidnappers—the rumors won’t stop, and soon the mystery has dangerous repercussions that spread far beyond the town.
Twenty years later, Frances Eleanor Budge gets a call that threatens to upend her carefully built life: a journalist named Mazzy Brower is writing a story about the Coalfield Panic of 1996. Might Frances know something about that?
A bold coming-of-age story, written with Kevin Wilson’s trademark wit and blazing prose, Now Is Not the Time to Panic is a nuanced exploration of young love, identity, and the power of art. It’s also about the secrets that haunt us—and, ultimately, what the truth will set free.
Lose yourself in this engrossing tale of four generations of Korean immigrants in 20th century Japan. From the fish market to the Pachinko parlors this tale is full of love but heart breaking too. A story that will stay with you a long time. – Anna (Volunteer)
Raised by her mother in exile Xingyin must flee her home in the middle of the night. Isolated and alone, she finds refuge in the royal court she’s trying to escape by hiding in plain sight. Xingyin trains as an archer and never wavers in rescuing her mother, battling epic monsters, other immortals and her own emotions. Xingyin finds her own power and strength. This is an enthralling tale that will sweep you off into the night. – Rio (Staff)
A perfect combo of all the best British rom coms and an American’s music sensibilities, this debut novel is fun, sexy and playful. If you’re looking for something to read in a post – Daisy Jones world, make this your next musical read. Allison (Staff)
Buckle up tight as Damani takes you on a ride through her town, or is it any town? Full of fierce commentary on social injustice, the strength of community, loyalty and love in all its messy guises. Fast, furious and fun. A great read! – Anna (volunteer)
A story about love, loss and that point where you realize your parents are human too and not always perfect! Set in the beautiful Amalfi Coast, this book is heartwarming, heartbreaking, and VERY HARD TO PUT DOWN! My favorite read of this year so far! – Gina (Staff)
I loved this book! It was exactly what I needed – funny, light, charming, as all Eli Lipman’s books are – one of her best most romantic. A real treat. – Judy B (Co-founder)
