“Around the Bookstore” is a column by Mathew Tombers, the manager of Edgartown Books, featuring reading recommendations and themed book selections tied to the seasons, holidays, and current events. The column offers readers a curated look at what to read next, from new releases and bestsellers to classics and more unexpected finds. It appears occasionally, generally tied to a change of season or special event.
Around the Bookstore: Autumn comes in like a lion
The summer buzz around books continues.
Around the Bookstore: Memorial Day, 2026
Reading to honor what we’ve lost.
Around the Bookstore: Oh, what fools!
Playful, prankster reads for April.
Around the Bookstore: Valentine’s Day
Books are a great way of showing love.
Around the Bookstore: Merrily we read: Christmas 2025
Holiday page-turners and heart-openers
Around the Bookstore: Exploring the dark corners …
Halloween reading for any and all.
Around the Bookstore: June reads
Get ready for a summer filled with books, barbecues, and beaches.
Around the Bookstore: Get caught reading
Here are some options for this month’s celebration.
Around the Bookstore: On vacation
What does a bibliophile pack in his suitcase for a February trip?
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New books to look forward to in 2024.
Around the Bookstore: Gift-giving
A new book (or a classic) is a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays.
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Fall is a good time to curl up with a good book.
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Wrapping up a summer season filled with bestsellers.
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The thrill of the hunt is part of the joy of the job.
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