Francesca McDonnell Capossela
Contributing writer · Bookstore Pix
Currently reading: The Art of a Lie
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Welcome back to Bookstore Pix, where we celebrate independent bookstores and share their booksellers’ best reads. This week, we’re traveling to Cornwall!
Let’s take a trip across the pond!
Photo provided by The Edge of the World Bookshop
After seeing a bookstore come up for sale in Penzance, Cornwall, James and Rachael sold up everything they had and moved to “the edge of the world.”
Now a flagship indie bookshop, The Edge of the World Bookshop is run by a close-knit team of dedicated bookworms, known for their wide range of fantastic local books and for supporting local indie authors!
Check out their Instagram for more.
Edge of the World Bookshop Bookseller Picks
Old Soul by Susan Barker
Recommended by James
“If you love authors like David Mitchell and Mariana Enriquez, then read this!! Dark, unsettling, mysterious. Everything I want from a novel!”
James, co-owner, loves to read anything weird or macabre! A big fan of Japanese translated fiction & a go-to bookseller for a slightly disturbing read.
Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb
Recommended by Helen
“Robin Hobb, A.K.A. The High Empress of fantasy authors, will take you away on adventures and escapism of the highest caliber. Start here — you’ll never look back!”
Helen, shop manager and social media wizard, is a huge lover of fantasy and historical fiction. And a very mercurial mood reader!
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Hyatt Regency Denver
The Vibe: Downtown comfort
The Location: Denver, Colorado
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Located in the heart of Denver, Hyatt Regency Denver sits adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center and just blocks from the 16th Street Mall and Union Station. The hotel features over 1,100 contemporary rooms—many with sweeping views of either the city skyline or the Rocky Mountains. Guests can dine at Peaks Lounge on the 27th floor, enjoy a swim in the indoor pool, or work out in the 24-hour fitness center equipped with Peloton® bikes. With direct access to major venues, restaurants, nightlife, and transit, Hyatt Regency Denver makes city-center stays effortless and stylish.
Edge of the World Bookshop Bookseller Picks
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
Recommended by Milly
“Heartbreakingly beautiful and haunting, this book almost immediately became one of my favourite books of all time!!
With themes of conservation, the natural world, loss and found family, this book will rip you apart, stitch you back together again…and then tear you apart again! 10/10!”
Milly, bookseller, loves a magical realm to get lost in and a good mythological retelling! Every now and then she gets swept up in the whirlwind of new releases and has discovered a bit of a penchant for some weird girl fiction.
The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson
Recommended by Katie
“Dark romantasy is soooo back! This one is 18+, so please check the triggers. Poison Daughter is a lush story full of secrets, betrayal and trauma. In a world divided between the powerful and the (literally) bloodthirsty, who are the real monsters?”
Katie is the resident Maas-verse expert! Anything romantasy and this bookseller has all the recommendations up her sleeve! With a weakness for a beautiful special edition, Katie boasts a very impressive home library too!
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa
The Vibe: Alps energy
The Location: Midway, UT
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Tucked in the mountains between Park City and Sundance, Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa takes inspiration from the Swiss alpine village it’s named after. European-inspired architecture, alpine courtyards, and a full-service spa set against the Wasatch Mountains make for a stunning year-round escape. The 250 rooms and suites are all furnished in traditional European style with modern amenities, most with mountain or village views. World-class skiing, snowmobiling, and fly fishing are a short drive away, while the property offers indoor and outdoor pools, off-road vehicles, a mini golf course, an award-winning bakery, and more. Plus, in summer, kids can ride the iconic carousel!
Until next time!
That’s all for now! Follow The Edge of the World Bookshop on Instagram. Still looking for your next read? You can browse past posts for other recommendations.
Happy book browsing!
Francesca
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