Battle of the Bookstores Connie Briscoe with the inventive audacity of

with the inventive audacity of George Saunders or Jennifer Egan

Everything changes one Sunday

Shriver’s words are a collection of her life experiences woven into poetry to inspire everyone on their own journey

all his friends seem to be more interested in their own plans

according to his doctors

Battle of the Bookstores Connie Briscoe with the inventive audacity ofRivalry and romance spark when two bookstore managers who are opposites in every way find themselves competing for the same promotion. Despite managing bookstores on the same Boston street, Josie Klein and Ryan Lawson have never interacted muchJosies store focuses on serious literature, and Ryans sells romance only. But when the new owner of both stores decides to combine them, the two are thrust into direct competition. Only one manager will be left