A book signing at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach? What a highlight in my writing life! It’s such a big deal because Browseabout figures heavily in the first two books in the Rehoboth Beach series. Beth and Katherine, main characters in Finding Home and Wedding Plans, both work there.
And it’s one of my favorite bookstores.
Why do I love it? They have a great selection of books and a knowledgeable, friendly staff who can point you, like Beth does, to just the right choice for your next read. Books for me, across all kinds of genres. Books for my husband: thrillers and westerns. Books for my son and daughter-in-law, both aspiring authors and great bakers. Books for my grandsons: local authors with beautifully illustrated books about the beach and dolphins. And if you need a candle or a hostess gift, they have you covered. Toys. Clever doodads. Jigsaw puzzles. Coffee. Newspapers. Magnets. Stickers. Beautiful stuff. I can spend (and have spent) hours in the store.
But it goes beyond the selection. It’s a feeling when you walk in: they love books as much as I do. It’s inviting. I’m with my people, people who get lost in books and stay up late reading just one more chapter.
And it’s about the community they’ve created, from the author signings to the book clubs to the local nonprofits they support. For authors, the Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild. For readers, the History Book Festival, the Lewes Public Library, and the Cape Henlopen Book Mobile. For children, the Children’s Beach House and the Harry K Foundation. And for their four-legged friends, the Brandywine SPCA and Humane Animal Partners. They don’t just have a business in Rehoboth. They’re an important part of the community, and they support it.
Come say hello: I’m signing at Browseabout Books, 133 Rehoboth Avenue, on Saturday, November 14, from 1:30 to 3:30. All my events are on the Events page.
What’s your favorite bookstore? Send me a note and tell me why you love it.
