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Do you have a comfy chair near a ceiling fan or a nice shady spot outside? Wherever your favorite summer reading space is, I hope you are reading up a storm and staying cool. Happy July everyone! See you soon at the bookshop,
Mary
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Mark your calendars for when the store is closed:
Closed August 4th and 5th as I will be at my regional convention
Closed August 15th -- it's college move in time!
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Summer 2026 Book Clubs
Have you joined us for our summer book clubs? We are having fun and enjoying a change of pace with thriller and romance choices moderated by longtime customer Meghan Miller. And we still have a couple of spots open so come and join us!
All participants must purchase the book from TLB in order to confirm your sign-up. You can pay for the book in-store or by phone. 804-464-1244.
All book clubs meet at The Little Bookshop.
Questions? Call or send an email to:
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Banter & Beach Towels -- A Romance Book Club
Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan
Tuesday, July 14th at 7:30pm
Paperback $20
A hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the New York Times bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script. "This book is like a spicy margarita… sweet and a little salty, tart and hot… I have fallen in love with Dolly and with funny, fizzing Annabel Monaghan!"-Catherine Newman, New York Times bestselling author of Sandwich.
Meghan says: This is a quick, fun read with a gentle emotional tug. I love the oceanside setting and the family backstory and I'm 100% a sucker for fake dating stories!
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Plot Twists & Sips -- A Thriller Book Club
Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray
Tuesday, July 28th at 7:30pm
Paperback $19.00
Nothing is as it seems—and no one is telling the truth—in this page-turning thriller about a young lawyer forced to defend a man on trial for murder against the mentor who taught her everything: her husband. (publisher mkting)
Meghan says: This is a legal thriller that you won't want to put down!
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Fiction / Nature / Family Life / Humor
A year in the life of a family as they strike out into the unknown (aka Vermont), leaving all the comforts of home behind - a rollicking, lyrical novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason, the bestselling author of North Woods and one of America's greatest living writers. (publisher mkting)
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Historical Fiction
Local Author
From the author of Florence Adler Swims Forever and The House Is on Fire, a novel set on a remote Italian island, about a navy wife's reckoning with power, love, and the price of staying silent in the Atomic Age. (publisher mkting)
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Historical Fiction
Book 3 in the Harlem Trilogy
From #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead, an exuberantly entertaining novel that brings to life 1980s New York in the magnificent final volume of his Harlem Trilogy. (publisher mkting)
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Historical Fantasy
From the author of The Magician's Daughter comes a historical fantasy where dreams come to life and Arthurian legends are reborn, perfect for fans of The Everlasting and The Once and Future King. (publisher mkting)
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Thriller
In a remote corner of the South African bush, two sisters reunite to bury a family secret once and for all, but when they're stranded among the wild animals, they find a predator far more dangerous waiting for them in the shadows. (publisher mkting)
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Romance
It is a truth universally acknowledged that when the most famous book boyfriend of all time comes to life, you must belong together…right? Perfect for fans of Ashley Poston and Emily Henry's bookish rom-coms, this sparkling and witty modern fairy tale from bestselling author Freya Sampson will capture the hearts of Jane Austen fans - and any reader who has ever imagined reading a character to life. (publisher mkting)
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Fantasy / Romance
Sarah Beth Durst brings cozy fantasy romance to the high seas in Sea of Charms, the third magical adventure in the New York Times bestselling Spellshop series! (publisher mkting)
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Nonfiction / Cooking
Dear Grace is a warm and wise cookbook written by chef and award-winning food writer Claire Thomson for her daughter as she leaves home for university – one for parents to read, and their soon to be adult children to cook from. These are simple, accessible recipes for cooking nutritious food on a budget. (publisher mkting)
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Nonfiction / Memoir
In her luminous debut, Emilee Hackney offers both a love letter to and a reckoning of the place that made her - a story of losing her faith, finding her way back to her Appalachian home, and discovering what endures. (publisher mkting)
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Crafts
Looking for a fun craft this summer? Look no further than this adorable book. Bonus idea -- the holidays are coming y'all, I bet you know someone who wants one of these!
Needle felt 20 super-cute animals - and their even cuter babies! - with this beginner-friendly guide, featuring complete step-by-step visuals and full-size templates. (publisher mkting)
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Nonfiction / age 8+
The newest entry in a favorite series for kids, History Smashers.
Myths! Lies! Failed satellite launches? Head to the launch pad, the History Smashers are busting the biggest misconceptions about the Space-Race, and the facts are blasting off in 10-9-8… (publisher mkting)
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Nonfiction / age 7+
Did you know that whales are the loudest animals in the world? Or that blue whales aren’t actually blue? Do you know the differences between a toothed whale and a baleen whale?Immerse yourself in this beautifully illustrated guide to some of the world’s most largest mammals, full of facts about whales, their diets, habitats and how they communicate (and yes, dolphins too). (publisher mkting)
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Fiction / ages 5+
Book 3 in a wonderful series for younger middle grade readers
It’s the first day of school for Hedgehog and her forest friends in this cozy classroom caper about overcoming doubts and letting your light shine, with full-color art on every page from a beloved Caldecott Honor winner. (publisher mkting)
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Fiction / ages 5+
A new entry in the Princess in Black series!
Where is the real Princess in Black? A case of hilarious costume confusion leads some neighborhood trick-or-treaters to discover their inner heroes thanks to the power of a good disguise. (publisher mkting)
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Fiction / ages 4+
From two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall and beloved artist Phoebe Wahl comes a luminous book that braids together the joy of storytelling with the satisfaction of learning a new craft. Here is the story of a rag rug, woven through with the stories of the scraps used to create it and those told during its making. The result is a special handmade spot where the whole class can gather, ready for more stories. (publisher mkting)
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