Scavengers is so clever and beautifully written. The layered mother-daughter dynamics add depth without feeling heavy-handed, and Boland’s voice is totally original. For readers who love smart, emotionally rich storytelling. —Liz Burkwist, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, ID Scavengers releases nationally on January 13, 2026. Did you know that independent bookstores are delighted to preorder …
A mutual friend goes missing and twin sisters Frankie, a young teen on the spectrum, and popular Tess try to solve the mystery. The loyalty of sisters, friendship, and acceptance all come into play in this well-written and engaging book. — Marlene Craig, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, ID Discover overlooked gems at The Well-Read …
“A more expertly crafted, character driven story, does not YET exist. Dream State is it! I feel as if I’ve explored the ‘best friend betrayal’ trope a dozen times…but not YET from the male perspective, through the lens of male friendships and relationships. I found it profoundly thoughtful and beautifully executed. Puchner’s writing is next-level …
Molly the maid is back – and there is another murder at the Regency Grand Hotel. This time, Molly knows the victim, who didn’t remember her at all. As she thinks back to when she was around the mysterious Mr. Grimthorpe as a young girl, she can’t help thinking she may know who and why …
A sweet story of compassion and friendship set in a cozy Italian hotel. Give yourself a warm, sunny little holiday and read this one! –Annette, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, ID Travel without having to wait for passport checks– shop destination-setting books at The Well-Read Moose and other independent bookstores.
Whoo-wee—what a wild ride! Are you in a reading slump? This book will give you a jolt! Creepy, funny, gory, disgusting—loved it! At times I found myself cringing while laughing out loud at the same time. Glad our book club stepped outside of our usual reading genre and took a chance on this one! –Annette, …
The Wedding Season is a delightful book that will make you smile, laugh, cry, and feel all warm and fuzzy in side with its witty humor, slow-burn romance, unbreakable bonds of friendship, and the growing pains of rediscovering who you are. Freya is dumped the day before her wedding by her boyfriend of 12 years. …
Some just out-wit, out-smart, out talk others, out perform, and some “sit quiet and refuse to be agreeable.” Many just don’t give into self-doubt and second-guessing and proceed through life with verve and conviction. I would have loved to met them all! Each little vignette is filled with wit and insight and such fun to …
I recently read a wonderful book, The Book Collectors by Delphine Minoui, which reminded me how fortunate we are to read whatever we choose to. It’s about a group of Syrian rebels who rescued books from their town’s rubble and built an underground library for the community. All the bombing and stress of war, and …
I honestly am speechless… I could not have asked for a better conclusion to one of my favorite series. This book broke my heart– I cried AT LEAST five times. This book proves there is hope; there is a sky beyond the storm, even during such dark, divided times. –Anna Rose, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur …
