Ask a bookseller

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

October 7, 2017 6:00 AM

A 'hypnotic,' 'pointillistic' novel

David Enyeart recommends a new novel by British writer Jon McGregor: "He's not very well known in this country yet, but I think he certainly will be."

by Tracy Mumford

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September 30, 2017 12:00 AM

Seven fantasy and sci-fi recommendations from a diehard reader

Bookseller Jude Feldman works at Borderlands Books in San Francisco, the city's destination for genre thrills. She has seven recommendations for readers eager to explore new worlds.

by Tracy Mumford

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September 23, 2017 12:00 AM

A 'completely hypnotic' book to spend the afternoon with

"I emerged from the book and realized three hours had passed, and I was done with it," said bookseller Vanessa Martini. "I had no idea what had happened to my life."

by Tracy Mumford

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September 16, 2017 12:00 AM

A look back at the Battle of Hue, in time for the 50th anniversary

Bookseller Steve Bercu recommends a book with "astoundingly good writing" about "a story I guess a lot of people have forgotten."

by Tracy Mumford

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September 2, 2017 4:00 AM

With gentrification on the rise, a look at 'Vanishing New York'

Bookseller James Conrad recommends a book that 'covers the demise of New York City's diverse neighborhoods.'

by Tracy Mumford

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August 26, 2017 4:00 AM

For 'Jaws' fans, a look at what it's really like to hunt a shark

Bookseller Molly Coogan works not far from where "Jaws" was filmed. Her reading recommendation is right on theme, "even if you missed Shark Week."

by Tracy Mumford

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August 19, 2017 4:00 AM

The case for short stories: 'How can you not be satisfied with this one perfect, delicious thing?'

Bookseller Kathryn Harper tore through 'The Tower of the Antilles' in two days. The short story collection is 'ten different, interesting pieces that you put together,' she said.

by Tracy Mumford