This week's Indie Bookstores of Mass episode features Little Bee Bookshop in Ayer, MA! Since they're primarily a children's bookstore, we brought my child as a special guest this week and she gave the place a big thumbs up!
www.littlebeebookshop.com
#booksky #bookshop #massachusetts
Post from Julia Fine that says, "Write the book you want to read because you will have to read it 75 times."
#writerslife
If the acetone doesn't work and you can't get your hands on glue remover, a fine-grit file used gently can get it off without being painful, but it's a little more finicky.
On the quest to see every indie bookstore in Massachusetts, we recently visited Tidal Pages in Ipswich! They're a super fun space supporting both the literary and artistic community. They also host lots of events and feature Nosh Snackery in the back room!
www.tidalpagesbookshop.com
#booksky #mass
He's metal enough he could do it again, I'm sure
Libby is my ride or die 💖📚
I was just thinking about that one last night. Think it's time for a replay.
True Communication Nowadays we have many means of communication, like smartphones, computers, and television, but communication has become very difficult between partners, father and son, and mother and daughter. Having many electronic devices doesn't necessarily improve the quality of our communication. If we are unable to be in touch with ourselves, to understand ourselves, to know the cause of our suffering, fear, and anger, then we're not in communication with ourselves. If we can't communicate with ourselves, how can we communicate with another person? Coming back to ourselves, we get in touch with our body, feelings, perceptions, and our suffering, and we develop our capacity to listen to ourselves and then to be able to listen to others.
How to Connect - Thich Nhat Hanh
#booksky #connection
Absolutely. Stress goes up and my attention span goes down. I know it's bad when short stories are the default
authors and books are like an MLM . . . i need you to buy my books so i can buy some other author's books so they can buy another author's books and so on
but it's like, an honorable ponzi scheme
We're visiting every indie bookstore in Massachusetts, and we recently returned to Saltwater Bookstore in Marblehead, MA! This historic storefront feels far bigger than it is, making it accessible and comfortable in addition to gorgeous!
www.saltwaterbookstore.com
#booksky #indie #bookstore #MA
If it becomes a column, is it a stalactimite?
Happy release day to This Safe Darkness by Alexis Maragold! It's an incredible fantasy debut with a rich and unique world and magic system, a female protagonist in her 30s, and fantastic disability representation.
Full review at writing.hallidaynelson.com/this-safe-da...
#booksky #bookreview
Writing fiction is the exact opposite of a get-rich-quick scheme.
This week's indie bookstore is Paper & String in South Hamilton, MA! They will be on the North of Boston Book Trail again this year as well and we wanted to grab some more footage (and books and embroidery kits!) before then.
paperandstringbooks.wordpress.com
#independent #bookstore #ma #booksky
Happy release day to Murder Bimbo by Rebecca Novack! I had so much fun with this new political satire. This is not a book to practice escapism with. It is an indulgence in feminist rage fantasizing.
Full review at writing.hallidaynelson.com/murder-bimbo...
#murderbimbo #bookreview #booksky
I got the ARC for Murder Bimbo and it was SO GOOD
That show was so much fun. Unlike literally anything they covered.
Indie bookstore this week is Jabberwocky in Newburyport, MA! I knew I was going to like the place before I even walked in the door; it really is a wonderland.
jabberwockybookshop.com
#indiebookstore #massachusetts #booksky
The Bone Queen is a super creepy and suspenseful new horror novel releasing tomorrow. It's a fantastic blend of a procedural and paranormal thriller that will keep you guessing all the way through.
Full review: writing.hallidaynelson.com/the-bone-que...
#TheBoneQueen #horror #bookreview #booksky
Ooooooh you are in for a RIDE!
You're welcome to message me about it.
Why are libraries so tall? Because they have lots of stories.
This week's indie bookstore is Illume Books in Newburyport, MA! They have a highly curated selection, making the place as much a gallery as it is a bookstore. Also an amazing community-centered gathering space!
illumebooks.com
#booksky #indiebookstore #massachusetts
Happy release day to Silver & Blood by Jessie Mihalik! This new romantasy was a lot of fun with some serious Beauty and the Beast vibes.
Read my full review at writing.hallidaynelson.com/silver-blood...
#bookreview #arc #releaseday #booksky
There is too much talent trapped inside of poverty
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Happy release day to Bound - the second book in the Shadowed duology by Alyson Dawn!
Read my full review at writing.hallidaynelson.com/bound-by-aly...
#booksky #bound #review #shadowed
This week's indie bookstore is Valley Wild Books in Littleton, MA! The place is a treasure trove of secondhand physical media (a lot more than just books!), and it's a great gathering space that's big on community-building.
www.valleywildbookstore.shop
#indiebookstore #ma #littleton #booksky
Still raising money for ex-wife, for a medical emergency. She’s $300 away from what’s needed URGENTLY. Everything else can sit a while. Dropping payment apps in the comments. If you contribute, you can DM a book you want me to read/review or bookish discourse you want me to weigh in on!
