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Porter Square Books: Cambridge Edition – Cambridge, MA
This past weekend, we made our way out to Cambridge, MA and visited Porter Square Books: Cambridge Edition! They’ve been a staple of the community here for decades and they do an incredible amount of work to support it. They run both the Porter Square…
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Little Bee Bookshop – Ayer, MA
This time we brought a special guest with us: my Mini-Me! We visited children’s bookstore Little Bee Bookshop in Ayer, MA and wanted to bring a customer who would view it with a child’s eyes. She gave the place a big thumbs up, and even…
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The Factory Witches of Lowell by C.S. Malerich
Deadlines burn me out sometimes. Even when I’m enjoying what I do, a looming deadline adds stress. Every so often, I need to take a break from ARC reading and instead read a book after its publication. Novellas and other short works are exceptionally good…
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Tidal Pages Bookshop – Ipswich, MA
A few weeks ago, we drove out to Ipswich to visit Tidal Pages Bookshop! It’s a super fun space with lots of bookish AND artistic events. It even has a delicious “Snackery” in the back called Nosh with lots of curated goodies. (Apologies for the…
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Essays on Civil Disobedience edited by Bob Blaisdell
Exploring all the indie bookstores in Massachusetts has meant an ever-growing TBR pile. When we recently visited The Thoreau Society Bookshop in Concord, I couldn’t leave without some of their namesake’s writing. Because I already owned much of it, I opted for a collection he…
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Saltwater Bookstore – Marblehead, MA
Recently, we paid another visit to Saltwater Bookstore in Marblehead, MA. We visited them last year on the North of Boston Book Trail, but we needed to grab more footage of the place and used it as an excuse to return. It’s such a gorgeous…
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This Safe Darkness by Alexis Maragold
I need to give a very big thank you to The Nerd Fam for helping me get an ARC of This Safe Darkness by Alexis Maragold. The moment I read the description, I knew I wanted this one. More and more lately, I’ve been seeking…
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Paper & String Books – South Hamilton, MA
Recently, we paid another visit to Paper & String Books in South Hamilton, MA. We visited them last year on the North of Boston Book Trail, but we needed to grab more footage of the place and used it as an excuse to return. They’ll…
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Murder Bimbo by Rebecca Novack
Usually when publishers reach out to me with an ARC offer unprompted, they mention why. There’s usually a line in the email that states which book I reviewed favorably that made them think I’ll like this one too. This time, that went unsaid and I…
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Jabberwocky Bookshop – Newburyport, MA
This past weekend, we ducked into the historic Tannery Marketplace to check out Jabberwocky Bookshop in Newburyport, MA. It’s a gorgeous space, and incredibly cozy for its impressive size. You’ll definitely want to check out their discounted selection, and say hello to the shop’s dog!…
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The Bone Queen by Will Shindler
After finishing my last read, I dove right into another ARC. This month has several releases that I’m excited for. One of which is a very spooky-sounding tale I’d stumbled across while browsing NetGalley. This wasn’t an author I was familiar with, and it turned…
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Illume Books – Newburyport, MA
This past weekend, we stopped in Illume Books in Newburyport, MA. They have a highly curated selection that’s organized like no other store. It’s also an amazing gathering place where you can spend time either alone with books or gaming and socializing with other patrons.…
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