Visiting new places is fun. Seeing your book on the shelves of every bookstore you visit is spectacular, especially when it’s on the ‘Hot New Reads’ table as you walk in the door.
But, by far, the best part of this journey has been connecting with the wonderful readers and booksellers— inspiring clay people, sculpted by kindness and literature.
West Coast beauty.
San Francisco and the Bay Area is home to many quaint, delightful independent bookstores.
Village Books, Bellingham WA
Green Apple Books, SF
At Cellar Door Books in Riverside with the spectacular Linda Sherman-Nurick. She is a champion for readers, writers and a creative force on this planet.
Caitlin and Destenie at Cellar Door: thoughtful, helpful, avid readers, witty, bright, artistic… simply inspiring
In San Jose with Goodreads reviewer extraordinaire, Elyse Walters, who encourages countless writers with her insightful and generous reviews.
Copperfield’s Books at the Hop Monk Tavern in Sebastopol. What a delight connecting with avid readers and aspiring young writers. Calin, Lucy and Jacque, you all are spectacular!
With Emily at Green Apple on the Park Bookshop.
Photos credits, Brian D. Tucker