Ask a bookseller

Every week, The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment.

February 17, 2024 8:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Yours Truly’

Rachel Harris of Four Pines Bookstore in Bemidji recommends one with a local setting and a lot of feels: “Yours Truly” by Abby Jimenez.

by Emily Bright

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February 10, 2024 8:00 AM

Ask A Bookseller: ‘The September House’

Ryan Elizabeth Clark of Gibson’s Bookstore in Concord, N.H., said Carissa Orlando’s novel “The September House” is the one of the best horror novels she’s ever read.

by Emily Bright

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February 3, 2024 8:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Black Queen’

Louisiana author Jumata Emill is a journalist whose work covering crime led him to writing YA thrillers. His debut novel, “The Black Queen,” came out in paperback in January, and his second book, “Wander in the Dark,” was released this week.

by Emily Bright

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January 27, 2024 6:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: 'The Eyes and the Impossible'

Greg Danz of Zandbroz Variety in Fargo, N.D., adds his hearty recommendation to the list, calling it a wonderful book for the whole family.

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January 20, 2024 8:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Boys in the Boat’

The historical sports drama “The Boys in the Boat,” directed by George Clooney, is now in theaters. It’s based on Daniel James Brown’s nonfiction book by the same name, and Sarah Dorn of The Nook in Brookings, S.D., highly recommends reading it.

by Emily Bright

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January 13, 2024 8:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Best Barbarian’

Blake Worthey of Two Friends Bookstore in Bentonville, Ark., raves about Roger Reeves’ poetry collection “Best Barbarian.”

by Emily Bright

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January 6, 2024 8:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: 'The Half-White Album'

John Hoffsis of Treasure House Books and Gifts in Old Town Albuquerque, N.M., recommends “The Half-White Album” by local author and musician Cynthia J. Sylvester.

by Emily Bright

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December 23, 2023 8:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: 'All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days'

Julie Buckles of Honest Dog Books in Bayfield, Wisconsin recommends Rebecca Donner’s nonfiction book, “All The Frequent Troubles of our Days.”

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December 16, 2023 8:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: 'The Twelve Hours of Christmas'

Looking for a new read-aloud Christmas book? Amber Collins of Soul Book Nook in Waterloo, Iowa recommends “The Twelve Hours of Christmas,” written by Jenn Bailey, illustrated by Bea Jackson.

by Emily Bright