BOOK LOVE, the bookshop of Senoia

To work at Book Love, booksellers need to read at least 5 books a month. These booksellers smashed that number this month! We read so much because we truly enjoy it and to make recommendations and talk books with you!

Here’s our reading wrap up for August!

Chelsea-So many favorites this month! Enchanted Hacienda, The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie, The Night Guest, Buffalo Dreamer, The Reappearance of Rachel Price, A Daughter of Fair Verona and My Salty Mary.

Cristal-Favorite reads of the month:
The Baker’s Man
An Enchanting Case of Spirits
At The Coffee Shop of Curiosities

Sarah-So many good reads this month! My favorite reads of the month:
My Salty Mary, The Baker’s Man, How to Sell a Haunted House, An Enchanting Case of Spirits and The Reappearance of Rachel Price.

Melanie- Gosh this was such a great reading month. So hard to choose!!! Horror Movie, Diavola, and my continued love of the John Dies at the End series with This Book Is Full of Spiders. And if teens are looking for a super fun series, my niece recommended The Inheritance Games and I could not stop reading. Addictive! Sheesh I loved Mexican Gothic, youthjuice, and Lady MacB too. Such a fun month!!!

Theresa- my favorite reads were “Lady Macbeth” and “Middle of the Night”. Lady Macbeth is one of my favorite reads so far this year. Also, I learned some fascinating things about the science of bacteria from “I’m so Effing Hungry”. I love a book that I can learn from! Totally recommend!

We love having author Kara Kihm and her book “Discovering My Wings” at the shop today!

Introducing “Story Time with Heroes”! Inspired by the children’s cartoon “Higglytown Heroes”, we will begin a new series for children. Join us at 11:30 on the second Saturday of each month for this unique story time. Each month we will have a hero from our community read stories to the children. Stories will be inspired by the hero’s profession. This is a great even for children 12 and under.

This event is free, however we ask that you call or stop in to sign up, since space is limited.

Over the next few months we will be joined by firefighters, police officers, nurses, and members of the armed forces. If you are a local hero or know someone who is, contact us at [email protected] for story time opportunities.

We look forward to this fun way to bring community together!

Our Summer Author Series went by so quickly! It’s been so fun to meet all of these authors and see them introducing their books to our Book Love community. This weekend we have end the series with author Kara Kihm. Come meet the author and get your book signed!

Kara Kihm’s life has led her on her own journey of healing and self-discovery. Like so many people she has faced unanticipated storms. Following a devastating divorce, she took a sabbatical for one year and drove from Virginia to Alaska — alone. She was seeking answers and pursuing a desire to return to her essence. She surrounded herself with nature in an attempt to discover who she was in this new phase of her life. Her discoveries led to her writing her book.

Laren Ruby writes dystopian and fantasy-inspired stories for teens (and the young at heart). When not writing, you can find her hanging with her husband and fur-kids, watching crime docs, drawing, or tending to her small farm. Transcendent is her debut novel.

We love having author Dr. Milton Davis here signing his books!!! Head over and get your books signed!

That’s a wrap on the first meeting of the new Horror Book Club at Book Love! Thanks to all who showed up ready to process allll the big feelings and thanks to for writing HORROR MOVIE!!!

We are so excited for the continuation of our Summer Author Series! This Saturday come meet author Dr. Milton Davis and get your books signed!

Dr. Davis is owner of MVmedia, LLC, a small publishing company specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Sword and Soul. MVmedia’s mission is to provide speculative fiction books that represent people of color in a positive manner.
Milton is the author of eight novels; his most recent The Woman of the Woods and Amber and the Hidden City. He is co-editor of four anthologies; Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology and Griot: Sisters of the Spear, with Charles R. Saunders; The Ki Khanga Anthology with Balogun Ojetade and the Steamfunk! Anthology, also with Balogun Ojetade. Milton is also a contributing author to Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda, published by Marvel and Titan Books and coauthor of Hadithi and the State of Black Speculative Fiction with Eugen Bacon.

It’s time!!!

Today only! In-store only!

Come fill those totes!

If you own our special “tote day sale” tote it’s your lucky day!

Come meet author Dr. Bethany Johnson this Saturday from 11-2 and get your copy of her book Re-Becoming you signed!

“Re-Becoming You invites readers on a journey to peel away the layers of social expectations that obscure their core identities. Divided into ten sections, each containing five perspectives, the book provides daily readings that last just 5-10 minutes.” - Authors Insider

Come talk about books with us! Pick one or all that you can handle. Buy the book from us, have your name added to the list, and join us at 7pm!

Men’s 8/8
Horror 8/13
Fantasy 8/15
Romance 8/20
Genre 8/28

Here’s what our booksellers read this month! And which were our fav!

Theresa- I loved “Pink Glass Houses” such a fun thriller!

Chelsea- Favorites for July: Black Bird Oracle, Midnight Feast, Pink Glass Houses

Mel-My favorites for July are A House with Good Bones and John Dies at the End

Sarah- Favorites of the month: The Midnight Feast and Black Bird Oracle

Cristal- Favorites of the month:
Graceland
The Paradise Problem

Author Lane O’Neil signed her book for us!

Excited for our Author Summer Series!

Our first author is Lane O’Neil, signing her romance “Lady Luck” this Saturday from 11-2.

“Lane O’Neils debut novel is more than a romance; it’s a journey through abandonment, trust, and self-discovery. With heartwarming moments, an action-packed climax, and scorching-hot scenes, Lady Luck is a passionate read with laugh-out-loud moments that will make you believe in the magic of love, even in the eye of the storm.”- Goodreads

Copy get your copy!

Ever wanted to learn the art of calligraphy but thought it would be too difficult? Join us for a  beginners calligraphy class with local artist, Lynn Hubbard. Cost will include all materials, and participants will take home a creation. Tickets are $45 and you can buy tickets online or in store.

We are so excited to announce our summer series for local authors.

Every Saturday starting July 20- Aug 31!

Calling all local authors! This is your chance!

Do you have a book you’d like to sell at Book Love? Would you like the opportunity to meet our customers and share your book with them? Each Saturday we will host one local author.

-you must be able to provide your own copies
-you will manage your own sales
-$30 non refundable fee (we will not take a cut of your sales)

To be considered or for more information email us at [email protected]

Use the subject line - author summer series

Tell us the:
title of your book
ISBN #
If your book has won awards

To be considered your book must be professionally edited and bound. No spiral bindings.

Only 7 spots available!

Happy 4th!

We are open from 10-4. Closing early!

Happy July!

Here are our book club picks for July!

To join a book club you must purchase the book from us. Then let the bookseller know you’d like to join and you’ll be added to the list! Audio books purchased through .fm are available!

*no outside food and drink
** all are welcome, though some books may not be appropriate for those under 18.

July 11 Men’s Book Club
July 16 Romance Book Club
July 18 Fantasy Book Club
July 31 Explore the Genres Book Club
(Biography month)

Here is what Book Love’s booksellers read in June!

Chelsea-My favorites this month range from fun light hearted romance to just downright creepy. Funny Story,  Middle Of The Night, Home Is Where The Bodies Are and Incidents Around The House.

Melanie- Favorite: If This Book Exists You’re in the Wrong Universe

Cristal-My faves
Funny Story by Emily Henry
My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan

Sarah-My favorites are: Middle Of The Night, Funny Story, Magic of Lemon Drop Pie and Bridgerton The Duke and I

Theresa- I read the Other Queen while in Scotland. It really brought the history and the book to life while following the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots. One night I read about a murder in her bed chamber and the next day I stood in that spot. I love this series by Gregory and was happy to save this book for this trip.

Today’s the day!

Bring in your Book Love tote for your personal shopping day!

Fill your Book Love tote and receive 20% off of all the books that fit in your tote!

Today only! Books only! In store only!

This is what we read this month! Each bookseller made a slide. Swipe to see!

1st is Cristal “I have too many favorites this month to pick from. But all of Abby Jimenez and MKA were at the top.“

2nd is Sarah “My faves were Magic Lessons, Just for the Summer, One Perfect Couple and Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade… but I enjoyed them all! ”

3rd Me (Theresa) “I loved a few of my reads this month. However, one of these was life changing for me. ‘My Oxford Year’ made me laugh and cry, and think differently. I’m thankful for this book. If you’re a fan of Jojo Moyes or Taylor Jenkins Reid, you’ll want to read this.

4th up is Chelsea “My favorites were the ministry of time, the cautious travelers guide to the wastelands … and of course Bridgerton!”

5 Mel! Mel is on vacation! But I bet she has a copy of Stephen King’s new book “You Like it Darker” with her.

Part Two of our Mary Kay Andrews event night!

As the owner of I measure the success of our shop by the community we have built. I want to thank all of you who have ever made a purchase in our book shop, online, or through our partners bookshop.org and Libro.fm . It is because of your support of small business and our small bookshop that we are able to do big things!

Two weeks ago we became a New York Times reporting store! That means every book you purchase at Book Love will help your favorite authors rise to the top of the chart!

We are thrilled to see “Summers at the Saint” by on the NYT Best Seller list!!!

Thank you! If you weren’t able to come last night and would like a signed copy you’re in luck! Mary Kay Andrews signed extra! Come get yours today!

New York Times Best Selling Author Mary Kay Andrews came to Book Love!
We had a great night hearing about her latest book “Summers at the Saint”, hearing about her writing process, and asking questions about her life as an author. Books were signed, laughs were had, and more wonderful memories were made in our little Book Love the bookshop of Senoia.

If you’d like a signed copy and weren’t able to attend, you’re in luck! Mary Kay Andrews signed extra copies! Come get yours today!

I forgot to post our bookseller reading wrap-ups for April!

By now, many of you are getting to know our reading tastes. Can you guess which wrap-up belongs to which bookseller?

For our final workshop of the spring, Cristal turned the book shop into a succulent garden! We decoupaged flowerpots with pages from books, then chose our plants and played in the dirt!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for monthly workshops this season. We’ll be back with more opportunities to write and create and GROW in August!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Tips for celebrating the mom in your life.
1. Books
2. More Books
3.Time to read books

I’m so excited to introduce our new bookseller! We know you’ve built friendships and relationships over the love of books with our booksellers, Chelsea is a perfect fit into our Book Love family!

Chelsea is our friendly Canadian. She reads all genres, including fantasy, thriller, romance and historical fiction.

Her favorite books include, The Nightingale, Wrong Place Wong Time, A Discovery of Witches, The Bridgerton Series and The Princess Bride.

Chelsea will be leading our fantasy book club here at Book Love, join us every third Thursday of the month at 7pm.

Happy May!

Here are our book club picks for May.

To join a book club you must purchase the book from us. Then let the bookseller know you’d like to join and you’ll be added to the list! Audio books purchased through .fm are available!

*no outside food and drink
** all are welcome, though some books may not be appropriate for those under 18.

May 9 Men’s Book Club
May 14 Romance Book Club
May 16 Fantasy Book Club
May 29 Explore the Genres Book Club