Bookstores

It’s extremely difficult for me to narrow down a list of all-time “best” books as it depends on the personal taste of every reader. However, here are a few classic and contemporary works that are widely considered to be excellent: “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood: This dystopian and speculative…

Located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, Under the Umbrella is a locally owned queer bookstore. This corner store boasts friendly staff and wonderful recommendations. I devoured their clearance section like it had my name on it, the minute I walked through the door. This friendly and accepting atmosphere is…

This article summarizes the main points of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. — The book teaches us that we should focus on what matters most in our lives and that we should not give too much fu*ks about things that do not matter. — Mark Manson’s book, The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A Fu*k, was a very influential book and helped me…

This story was initially written for Magazine Writing course at Hunter College in September 2022. Sweet Pickle Books is a time capsule. As one browses the shelves, one gets the feeling that they are walking through someone’s apartment and peering into the life they had once lived. Like other used…

Bibliophage — A person who loves to read books; literally : a devourer of books. A small bell emits a clanging sound to alert the owner as I step through the door of her bookshop. She sits across the other side of the room behind a small cash register, reading…

Every avid book reader knows what a bookmark is to them, and what role it plays in their reading journey. Everyone likes to get back to their favorite part of the book or to re-read the best lines whenever they feel lonely. …