I, Maggie Banks, solemnly swear to uphold the rules of Cobblestone Books.
If only, I, Maggie Banks, cared about following the rules.
When Maggie Banks arrives to run her best friend's struggling bookstore, she expects to sell bestsellers to the small-town clientele. But with the town on the map as a top literary destination and the tourist society bent on keeping businesses historic, Maggie is banned from selling anything written this century. So, when a series of mishaps suddenly tip the bookstore toward ruin, Maggie will have to get creative to keep the shop afloat.
And in Maggie's world, bookish rules are made to be broken.
To help save the store, Maggie starts an underground book club—a series of events celebrating the books readers actually love. But keeping the club quiet, selling her customers the books they want, and dodging the historical society is nearly impossible. Especially when Maggie unearths a town secret that could upend everything.
Maggie will have to decide what's more important to her—the books that formed a small town's history, or the stories poised to change it all.
Topics Booksellers and bookselling. Book clubs. African Americans. Black people. Literature. Banned books. Romance. Small towns. Secrecy.
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2022-10-31
JLG Release Date Feb 2023
Minimum grade 10
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Paperback Escape Reads High (Grades 10 & Up)
Paperback Escape Reads High
Paperback Escape Reads High (Grades 10 & Up)
For Grades 10 & Up
This collection features original trade paperbacks designed to provide an enjoyable escape for older teen readers. The list includes romances, mysteries, suspense, and other engaging stories that are easy to get lost in. Occasional selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers. Moderate mature content appropriate for older teens may be present, making this a great choice for readers seeking accessible, age-appropriate entertainment.