Gretchen's Picks
Gretchen is the most recent addition to the Snowbound crew. She joined in the summer of 2020, and has a very handsome dog named Rosie Cotton.
Do you judge a book by its cover?
ALWAYS! I only read books with good covers. I might be missing out on some good reads... but I doubt it.
Dogear or bookmark?
Now I am become death, the destroyer of books--dogear all the way. I've never managed to own a bookmark for more than a few hours.
Monogamist or polygamist reader?
I consider myself a read-onist (reading hedonist), thus the more the merrier!
Any classics you refuse to read?
Camus.
What's your most terrifying book experience?
When I'm reading in bed and drop my book on my face.
Do you eat while reading? If so, what's your favorite reading drink or snack?
I love a good reading beverage. Currently, red wine is my drink of choice.
Your mission as a bookseller?
To find and share great new reads with our community.
Outlawed is a total blast. I've always loved a good western, and this book checks all the boxes--plus some extra!
This book nicely defies the macho tendencies of its genre--with a sparkling cast of queer & nonconforming characters, and a story revolving around women's reproductive rights. Check it out!
Perfect goth fairy tale! Good for those who walk in the woods and feel watched...
Thoughtful intertwined monologues from a mother, father and son that lead to unexpected places. A slow, simmering burn chock-full of interpersonal drama mixed in. Lovely writing, cool social commentary!
Sweet dystopian future fiction--hits just right if you're stressed out about the state of the world. A great adventure that roams through a corporate-run USA of the future. I'd definitely recommend this book to fans of Douglas Adams.
This book is INSANE!! In the best possible way. Lee Durkee has written a book that is both hilarious and heart-wrenching. You need to read this book, and then tell your friends to read this book. It's that good.
If you're any kind of romantic, you NEED to read this book. This book will totally sweep you off your feet, and take you to unexpected--and beautiful--places.
Billy Collins' Whale Day is a perfect cure for seasonal depression. His poems are wholesome as can be. Sweet and shimmering with quaint imagery, this book would pair well with a cup of chamomile tea & a cozy chair.
