Notes From The Bookstore

Notes From The Bookstore The pages of a book are magic and so are bookstores. Share you love of all bookish things here. Coming to downtown Black Mountain, NC, in March 2018!

Books, coffee, treats and gifts all in one of the oldest buildings in town. Stone walls, cozy seating, fun events... make sure to come see us next Spring!

I’m so excited to be heading to Cincinnati next weekend with my two bookstore managers. I haven’t been to Winter Institu...
02/04/2024

I’m so excited to be heading to Cincinnati next weekend with my two bookstore managers. I haven’t been to Winter Institute since 2019!

Bricks-and-mortar bookshops anchor neighborhoods, while a book bus and pop-ups take their shelves on the road.

Bookworms unite! The bookstore truly is the place to be!
02/04/2024

Bookworms unite! The bookstore truly is the place to be!

St. Pancras Station in London has created the most amazing literary Christmas tree. Full of book and nooks and magic. I ...
11/08/2023

St. Pancras Station in London has created the most amazing literary Christmas tree. Full of book and nooks and magic. I really believe we ALL need to hop on a plane to London immediately to see this! Who's with me?

https://stpancras.com/news-events/st-pancras-2023-christmas-tree

St. Pancras International unveils 2023 Christmas Tree in partnership with London oldest bookshop, Hatchards! Click here to find out more.

Here are the books topping the charts this week. Britney's book has been a surprise seller for us. We usually don't sell...
11/07/2023

Here are the books topping the charts this week. Britney's book has been a surprise seller for us. We usually don't sell a lot of biographies/memoirs. Matthew Perry's memoir has also been popular this week for obvious and very sad reasons.

What are you reading? Share!

Britney Spears tops the bestseller list, two third novels in series see sales breakthroughs, a book on Mitt Romney does notably well, and more.

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros - Author comes out tomorrow. Are you waiting? Did you read The Fourth Wing? We are hosting ...
11/06/2023

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros - Author comes out tomorrow. Are you waiting? Did you read The Fourth Wing? We are hosting a party at our Black Mountain store tomorrow morning at 10am for all of our Fourth Wing fans.

Fourth Wing took the book world by storm when it came out in May. First the book had special edges, and then it didn't. But everyone wanted the special edges. Of course, they did. They are cool! The publisher tried and tried but just couldn't keep up with demand. If you own a bookstore, this whole Fourth Wing drama has dominated the summer.

And then came Iron Flame and the hysteria continued. Bookstores have been scrambling to order copies all summer. Ordering and ordering as the hoopla grew. Some got copies. Some didn't. It's been a bit of a mess for us retailers. Then certain people started selling the book early despite the fact that we are 100% not allowed to do so, but that's a whole other story.

I'm really happy for the author and for bookstores. We don't often have a book come out that SOOOO many people are looking forward to reading. I opened my first bookstore after all the Harry Potter books came out. We haven't had a huge, can't-wait-to-read book series, so this is very exciting!

We did get our copies of Iron Flame and are ready to go for tomorrow. We even have some special edition Fourth Wings in stock. Yay! If you're in the NC mountains, head over to Sassafras on Sutton tomorrow morning and join in the fun.

If you'd like to order a copy of Fourth Wing and support my (or any indie) bookstore, here's a link to purchase: https://bookshop.org/a/94/9781649374172

I can't wait to hear what readers think of it. I hope they love it!

NOTE TO READERS: Preorder now and receive the stunning, LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN--featuring spray-painted edges with gorgeously detailed map endpapers. This breathtaking first edition is only available for a limited time and while supplies last. "The first year is when some of us lose our lives. The....

You can now vote for your favorite kid's book at Every Child A Reader!https://everychildareader.net/vote/
09/15/2022

You can now vote for your favorite kid's book at Every Child A Reader!

https://everychildareader.net/vote/

EVERY CHILD A READER supports all those who inspire children and teens to enjoy reading — thousands of parents, educators, librarians and booksellers across America — year-round as well as through our popular and long-running national programs.

This is a very informative article about the status of Middle Grade books. As a MG writer, I'm excited to see our tweens...
09/14/2022

This is a very informative article about the status of Middle Grade books. As a MG writer, I'm excited to see our tweens and teens getting more quality books to read. They are voracious readers and love a good series.



We asked a number of literary agents about the kinds of middle grade projects they see coming into the pipeline and what they think editors and readers will want next.

Jonathan Cahn's new book, The Return of the Gods, just released. I've been waiting eagerly for this one! Have you read T...
09/13/2022

Jonathan Cahn's new book, The Return of the Gods, just released. I've been waiting eagerly for this one! Have you read The Harbinger? It's one of the most fascinating books I've ever read. Can't wait to dive into this one!
NEW YORK TIMES Best-Selling Author
From the author that brought you 6 New York Times best-selling books including The Harbinger, The Book of Mysteries, The Oracle and The Harbinger II
Is it possible that behind what is taking place in America and the world lies a mystery that goes back to the gods of the ancient world...and that they now have returned?
The Return of the Gods is the most explosive book Jonathan Cahn has ever written. It is so explosive and so revealing that no description here could do it justice. Jonathan Cahn is known for revealing the stunning mysteries, many from ancient times, that lie behind and are playing out in the events of our times. But with The Return of the Gods, Cahn takes this to an entirely new level and dimension.
The Return of the Gods, Cahn takes the reader on a journey from an ancient parable, the ancient inscriptions in Sumer, Assyria, and Babylonia that become the puzzle pieces behind what is taking place in our world to this day, specifically in America.
The mystery involves the gods. Who are they? What are they? And is it possible that these beings, whose origins are from ancient times, are the unseen catalysts of modern culture?
Is it possible that these gods lie behind the most pivotal events, forces, and movements taking place in our nation and around the world at this very moment? Are the gods at this very moment transforming our culture, our children, our lives, and America itself?
Could this mystery have even determined the exact days on which Supreme Court decisions had to be handed down?
What is the Dark Trinity?
Is it possible that what we in the modern world take as nothing more than ancient mythology could actually possess a reality beyond our fathoming?
Who is the Possessor? The Enchanter? The Destroyer? And the Sorceress?
Could a sign that has appeared all over America and the world be linked to the gods of Mesopotamia? And if so, what does it actually mean?
Could the gods have returned to New York City and an ancient mythology played out on the streets in real time?
Is it possible that the gods lie behind everything from what appears on our computer monitors, our televisions and movie screens; to the lessons given in our classrooms; to the breakdown of the family; to wokism; to the occult; to our addictions; to the Supreme Court; to cancel culture; to children's cartoons; to every force and factor that has transformed the parameters of gender; to that which appears in our stores, on our T-shirts, and on our coffee mugs--to that which is, at this very moment, transforming America and much of the world? Is it possible that behind all these things are ancient mysteries that go back to the Middle East and ancient Mesopotamia? This and so much more, most of which we can't even reveal in this description, will be uncovered.
Is it possible that the gods are even affecting your life right now? How can you recognize it? And what can you do about it?
The Return of the Gods is not only one of the most explosive books you'll ever read but also one of the most profound. It will reveal the most stunning secrets and truths behind what is happening before your eyes in America and the nations. You will see things, even in your world, in a whole new light. With such chapters as "The House of Spirits," "The Avatar," "The Masters," "The Deep Magic," and "The Day of the Goddess," The Return of the Gods will take readers on a fascinating, unforgettable, and mind-blowing journey that will leave them stunned and with the ability to see the world as they never have before.
Be prepared to be blown away as you open up Jonathan Cahn's most explosive book ever, The Return of the Gods!
https://bookshop.org/a/94/9781636411422

Y'all!!! This beautiful old historic building is the new home of my dream come true! Sassafras on Sutton will be born in...
10/19/2017

Y'all!!! This beautiful old historic building is the new home of my dream come true! Sassafras on Sutton will be born into this building coming March 2018. This is the original livery in Black Mountain, NC and is right across from the railroad tracks and the depot (which is now an adorable art gallery). I'm so excited to bring my love of books and my love of retail together. Throw in coffee, delicious goodies, stone walls, cozy seating, author events, and beautifully curated gifts and that will be Sassafras. Please come see me if you come to Black Mountain.

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