Welcome to February! Reader Mailbag: How Often Did You Visit A Bookstore Last Year?
In the January 2026 newsletter I asked readers how often they visited a bookstore in the last year.
Here were the responses:
Order of Amy Bloom Books
Amy Bloom is an American author and psychotherapist, known for her novels and short stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and emotions. She is the author of works such as Love Invents Us and Come to Me, as well as the short story collections Where the God of Love Hangs Out and Normal (more…)
Order of Ali Land Books
Ali Land is a British author of psychological thriller novels. She is known for her gripping plots and darkly compelling characters. She is best known for the international bestseller Good Me, Bad Me, which explores family secrets, trauma, and the line between innocence and culpability. Land’s novels are praised for their suspenseful storytelling, emotional intensity, and ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats. (more…)
Order of Alan Garner Books
Alan Garner is a British author of children’s and young adult fantasy, best known for his novels steeped in British folklore and myth. His works, including The Weirdstone of Brisingamen and Red Shift, often blend magical realism with vivid depictions of place, exploring themes of history, memory, and the supernatural. Garner’s storytelling is celebrated for its rich language, imaginative depth, and lasting influence on modern fantasy literature. (more…)
Order of Alexandra Ripley Books
Alexandra Ripley (1934-2004) was an American author of historical fiction and family saga novels. She is best known for continuing the legacy of Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind with her bestselling sequel Scarlett. She also wrote historical fiction under her own name and the pseudonym B.K. Ripley, drawing on Southern history and family heritage for inspiration. (more…)
Order of Alice Sebold Books
Alice Sebold is an American author of literary fiction novels and non-fiction books. She gained international recognition with her bestselling novel The Lovely Bones, which blends grief, hope, and the supernatural in a deeply affecting story. Sebold is also the author of the memoir Lucky and the novel The Almost Moon, and her work is noted for its raw honesty and unflinching exploration of trauma, memory, and survival. (more…)
Order of Amal El-Mohtar Books
Amal El-Mohtar is a Canadian author of speculative fiction and a poet. She is best known for the award-winning novella This Is How You Lose the Time War, co-written with Max Gladstone, which blends science fiction, romance, and richly poetic language. It won the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards for Best Novella. El-Mohtar’s work deals with themes of time, identity, and connection.
Amal El-Mohtar made her debut in 2010 with the collection The Honey Month. Below is a list of Amal El-Mohtar’s books in order of when they were first released: (more…)
Order of Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Books
Amelia Atwater-Rhodes is an American author of fantasy and young adult fiction, best known for their Den of Shadows series. They began publishing at a remarkably young age, debuting as a novelist at the mere age of 14 with In the Forests of the Night. Their work often explores themes of identity, power, and transformation, featuring vampires, shapeshifters, and richly imagined supernatural worlds. (more…)
Order of Annette Marie Books
Annette Marie is a Canadian author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance, best known for her Guild Codex series. Her books blend magic, mythology, and fast-paced action with strong, relatable heroines and complex relationships. Marie’s work has earned her a devoted readership among fans of supernatural adventure and character-driven fantasy. (more…)