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Welcome back to Bookstore Pix, where we celebrate independent bookstores and share their booksellers’ best reads.
This week’s newsletter takes us to the Old West-themed town of Sisters, OR, for a collection of twisty tales perfect for spooky season.
Francesca McDonnell Capossela
The Shelf Talker
Take a trip to Paulina Springs Books
Photo provided by Paulina Springs Books
Paulina Springs Books is a 4,500-square-foot general trade indie bookstore established in 1992 and nestled at the foot of the Three Sisters mountains in the Old West-themed town of Sisters, OR. They host over 250 events per year, including author events, book clubs, game nights, storySLAMs, workshops, and more.
Lane Jacobson has owned Paulina Springs Books since 2018 and has been a bookseller since 2010, managing bookstores on both coasts. He is a former president of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association. When not reading, you can find him watching movies or hiking, climbing, surfing, snowboarding, sailing, sleeping in his truck, and/or generally getting into trouble outdoors.
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Paulina Springs Books: Bookseller Picks
Unclay by T.F. Powys
Recommended by Josh
“I’d stock the entire store just with this one book if it were professionally acceptable.”
The Huntress by Kate Quinn
Recommended by Jackie
“I would advise you to clear your schedule if you pick up this book!! Absolutely riveting, historically fascinating, and downright nail-biting.
Spies. Murder. Haunting Lives. Night Witches.”
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Fontana Village Resort & Marina
The Vibe: Lakeside adventure
The Location: Fontana Dam, North Carolina
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Nestled in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest, Fontana Village Resort & Marina is your gateway to year-round discovery in the Great Smoky Mountains. Choose your own adventure—from pet-friendly and fully-equipped cabins, cozy lodge rooms, or riverside campsites! On-site, the full-service marina offers pontoon rentals, kayak and paddleboard access, bass fishing, and historic lake tours aboard the Miss Hazel. With all of the water sports, hiking trails, mountain biking, a lazy river, pickleball & tennis, the experience is equal parts adventure and retreat.
Paulina Springs Books: Bookseller Picks
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Recommended by Lauren
“Looking for a page-turner? Well, charge up your book light, because this one will keep you up past your bedtime! It’s the best kind of twisty story, where everyone has something to hide, and secrets and second chances come to light. Plus, the writing is engrossing and immerses you into the world of the beautiful and dangerous Adirondack Wilderness.”
Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito
Recommended by Lane
“Clocking in at an efficient 208 pages, Victorian Psycho packs in all the fun, all the horror, and all the Victorian vibes without sacrificing the tension and slow burn of a longer novel. Plus, it’s getting the highbrow horror film treatment soon from film studio A24.”
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Recommended by Lee
“Wickedly dark comedy that is both funny and disturbing but not so chilling you’ll hear bumps in the night. Both entertaining and thought-provoking.”
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Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU
The Vibe: Smart, stylish, and sunny side up
The Location: Tempe, AZ
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU brings bold architecture, southwestern design, and a desert-modern vibe to the heart of downtown. This 330-room retreat blends sleek interiors with floor-to-ceiling views of the city and surrounding mountains. Spend your days on the rooftop pool deck, exploring Mill Avenue's buzzing food scene, or catching a show at ASU Gammage. With four on-site dining concepts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, 36,000 square feet of flexible event space, and year-round sunshine, Omni Tempe is just steps from campus but miles from ordinary.
Until next time!
Thank you to Paulina Springs for these recommendations!
Happy reading!
Francesca
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