by Emma Straub
First published 2021
Bookseller Emma's shop is no ordinary bookstore. When customers browse the shelves, the characters and worlds inside the books begin to manifest, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. As Emma helps her regulars navigate this enchanted space, she must confront her own struggles to keep the magic alive. But when a ruthless developer threatens to shut down the shop, Emma must use all her literary wit to save her beloved bookstore and the stories it holds.
Genres: fantasy, contemporary, magical-realism, books-about-books
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, magical-realism
Setting: Bookstore
Period: Contemporary
128 pages · Hardcover · Harry N. Abrams