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BookTok Made Me Buy It… But Did I Even Read It?

BookTok has become one of the most powerful forces in publishing. Viral videos showcasing popular titles have pushed backlist books onto bestseller lists and turned debut authors into overnight successes. Yet behind the glossy shelfies and color-coordinated stacks, one question persists. Are people buying these books to read them, or…
Monique Snyman
August 20, 2025
Nonfiction

A Better Tomorrow: 3 Books that Can Change the World

In the words of the musical that wowed America Thursday night, “Don’t bring me no bad news.” It seems like that’s all we see in the headlines lately, but Odyssey Bookshop has the balm that heals: their selection of “Books that Can Change the World.” First opened in 1963, Odyssey…
Ben S. Dutka
December 4, 2015
Nonfiction

Unique Writing: 3 Books That Offer Fresh Forms of Prose

Tired of the same old, narrative style? This week we offer three books that dive deeper and offer fresh prose styles, thanks to recommendations from our friends at City Lights Books in San Francisco. These books brilliantly employ unique methods of writing to bring their stories to life. One of…
Ben S. Dutka
October 9, 2015
Fiction

Shelfies from The Booksmith Brings Out our Inner Explorer

The exploration of ourselves and our world is precisely what makes life worth living. A rich tapestry of personal and geographical discovery molds us into the individuals we become, and ultimately allows us to amass valuable memories. That is why we're honoring Space Exploration Day and offering three new books that…
Ben S. Dutka
July 27, 2015