Michael is a senior bookseller and manages the receiving and operations team. His passions are LGBTQ+ fiction, young adult fiction, memoir, and sociology non-fiction. When not reading, you can probably find him experimenting with his espresso machine and watching a Netflix docuseries.
This is the perfect romance book for readers who don't usually enjoy romance. A much darker, moodier Red, White, and Royal Blue, with enough levity to make the journey a joy. I loved every page. ~Michael
Two men sit in the dark in a small apartment in the desert; one is dying, one is a witness. This amazing, unusual book, (a National Book Award winner) feels like an intimate conversation with history. A must read! ~Michael
Aspiring historian Elliot Weiner is willing to do anything, ANYTHING, in order to get access to an alleged trunk of incriminating, never before seen document on former President Harding. He also happens to be a terrible person, and his downfall is a sight to behold in this very funny (and very dark novel. ~Michael
The Great British Bake Off meets Red, White, & Royal Blue in this funny, tender romance. ~Michael
Uriel the Angel and Ashmedai the Demon travel to America to rescue a girl from their shtetl, or village. Part historical fantasy, part Jewish fairy, tale this is a beautiful, super unique novel that keeps you enraptured until the last page. ~Michael
A sensitive, gay college student begins tutoring a football player in 1970's North Carolina, and a connection develops that shocks them both and changes the course of their lives. This is a quiet book that pack a powerful punch. Will definitely become a modern classic. ~Michael
The perfect follow up for fans of A little Life. Yanagihara has weaved three overlapping tales in order to present a great American saga, with reflections on loss, family, betrayal, and mirage of true Paradise. Don't be intimidated; all 720 pages are magnificent. ~Michael
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Gerald's consciousness gets accidentally uploaded into his work's Slack channel in this hilarious, absurdist novel. Kasulke is brilliant in this satire of our brave new world of Zoom and working from home, and has created the perfect gift to send to your colleague. --Michael
When high-powered attorney Wallace Price finds himself dead, it turns out to be a much bigger inconvenience than he could have imagined. Luckily, tea shop owner/soul courier Hugo is ready to help him resolve his unfinished business and move on to the other side. This charming, romantic, cozy hug of a book is the perfect balance of funny and thoughtful; the perfect gift, from teens to grandparents. --Michael
In this sequel to the modern classic, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is the perfect conclusion to one of YA's greatest romances. Ari and Dante navigate new love, new friends, and the pain and joy of growing into adulthood in this beautiful novel. --Michael
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