After an abnormally cold and wet winter (great reading weather!), perfect spring conditions (great beach-reading weather!) have arrived in Southwest Florida. We are enjoying our wonderful wrap-around porch in our new location, where we have hosted several book-signings and often find customers enjoying their new purchases in our comfy Adirondack chairs.
Two wonderful new children’s books are now available: Helen Ketteman’s Swamp Song ($17.99) is charmingly illustrated and lyrically written for young children. “Down in the swamp where the cypress grows, old man gator starts tapping his toes…” begins Swamp Song.
Jane Kirschner-Tuccillo’s Annabelle from Sanibel ($12.95) grew out of the author’s fond memories of visiting the Island Bake Shop on Sanibel in the 1950s and tasting her first-ever piece of key lime pie there. She has included her secret recipe for the pie in her story.
- Cover of Annabelle from Sanibel
Big news
MacIntosh Books and Paper is moving! We are relocating to a beautiful new space at 2407 Periwinkle Way—immediately next door to where we are now (in the direction of Bailey’s). The new shop fronts right along the bike path on Periwinkle. It has wonderful big windows and a spacious wrap-around porch that will be great for relaxing with a book or meeting authors while enjoying the Sanibel sunshine. We are very excited about this move. Hope to see you soon in the new shop.
Gearing up for the holidays
Once again we have our wonderful selection of cards for the holiday season, including some beautifully clever new ones from Kirby Rambo Collections. These shell-themed cards are produced on Sanibel and feature lovely drawings adorned with witty sayings (“Visions of SCALLOP SHELLS danced in their heads!” Happy HanukCONCH!”) You won’t find these cards just anywhere—they are unique. We also have a great selection of holiday cards from Crane, William Arthur, the Museum of Modern Art, and the ever-popular Crane Creek, among many others.
Signed copies of The Help
The Help
The Help by Kathryn Stockett has recently skyrocketed in popularity, pushed along by fast-flowing positive word of mouth. We are predicting this will be another reading phenomenon like The Secret Life of Bees was a few years ago. We are lucky enough to have received several signed copies of The Help. Come in and get yours today.
Step into our charming yellow island building and relax while you browse through our great selection of books, gifts, and stationery. Founded in 1960 by William MacIntosh, we are Sanibel’s oldest and largest bookstore, now owned by long-time islander Susie Holly.
Make us a must-see location while you are on Sanibel. Give us a call at 239-472-1447 if you have any questions or would like to order a book.
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Release of the Month
People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks
