The BookMark

“This Book Made Me Think of You is a love letter to books, independent bookstores and booksellers the world over. It's a story of love, loss and renewal, and it is charmingly written with a few added little bonuses. At the start of each monthly section, the author includes actual book recommendations.”

This Staff Pick Sunday, Molly recommends This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page.

You can read her full review on our website! www.bookmarkbeach.com/staff-picks/...

“Skylark is the latest novel from Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife. Skylark takes place in Paris and features a dual timeline - one set in the 1660s amid a community of fabric dyers and miners, and the other in the 1940s during the Nazi Occupation. Beautifully written, with themes of oppression, resilience and hope, this is a wonderful novel of historical fiction. The author does a brilliant job of putting the reader into the story, and showing us that throughout history, we have always wished for a better world.”

This Staff Pick Sunday, Sheryl recommends Skylark by Paula McLain. You can read her full review on our website! www.bookmarkbeach.com/staff-picks/...

This Black History Month, read a Black author! No matter your age or what genre you read, there's a book for you. (Brittany recommends The Legendborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn, book two of which is pictured here.)

#blackhistorymonth #blackauthors #readblackauthors

Take your book to Broadway - these books all have musical adaptations! Read the book and then listen to the soundtrack. What's your favorite book/broadway duo?

“Anatomy of an Alibi is a worthy successor to First Lie Wins. Camille Bayliss is looking for dirt on her attorney husband Ben, so she can trigger her prenup and leave him and her shady family far behind in Louisiana. The best mysteries are the ones you can’t put down AND that you can’t figure out what’s coming. Anatomy of an Alibi delivers on both of these, plus characters you love and love to hate, an original plot with lots of twists and turns, and a bad guy I didn’t even consider. It was a fun ride!”

This Staff Pick Sunday, Sheryl recommends Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston.

You can read her full review, and shop this and others, on our website! bookmarkbeach.com/staff-picks/...

Teen boys read, too! These six coming-of-age novels all feature teen male protagonists. Kirsten particularly recommends Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini, and Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going.

Celebrate Black History Month with a nonfiction read, no matter how old you are!
Shop these and others in store or online.

“Award winning Spanish author Javier Moro delivers a wonderfully illuminating look at a little-known figure from the Gilded Era in New York. There was so much in this novel that I didn’t know, even though I was familiar with many of the buildings and people involved in Guastavino’s life and work. What better way to learn about a time and place than a well- researched and presented novel of historical fiction.”

This Staff Pick Sunday, Rona recommends The Architect of New York by Javier Moro. You can read her full review on our website! www.bookmarkbeach.com/staff-picks/...

Bad luck beware! We can help you get lucky this Friday the thirteenth with the right book for your or your valentine!

Valentine's Day is around the corner. We've got cards and books for the book lover in your life! We also do wrap for free, so come by find a good book and let us help you get ready for Valentine's Day!

Signed books make great gifts! Treat your sweetheart to a signed edition of a book they'll love - shop these and others in the store today. We also have a great selection of cards to pair with your gift.

It's new book Tuesday and our booksellers are so excited about the release of the newest book from Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of Nightmares! Get your copy from The BookMark today and get this fun freebie tote bag (while supplies last)

“The Booker Prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo is back with his much-anticipated second novel. If you enjoyed Lincoln in the Bardo, you will likely find Vigil well worth your time – and at only 174 pages, you will likely finish the easy-flowing story in no time at all.”

This Staff Pick Sunday, Richard recommends Vigil by George Saunders.

You can read his full review on our website. www.bookmarkbeach.com/staff-picks/...

Meet author Kaira Rouda this Sunday!

(note the 2pm start time, you'll be home in plenty of
time to watch the big game!)

She will be chatting about her newest book We Were Never Friends.

You can order your copy in store or online at your website.

Kaira Rouda - February 8, 2pm Rona Recommends - March 11, 6pm Simon & Schuster Rep Night - March 19, 6pm

Our calendar is full of great events you don't want to miss! All our events are free to attend and will take place in the store, all you have to do is show up. You can find more information on our website at bookmarkbeach.com.

Meet Author Natalie Keller Reinert Tuesday, March 24 at 6pm

Event announcement! Natalie Keller Reinert will be at The BookMark to talk about hew newest release, The Jump, set in Florida horse country. What would you sacrifice to follow your dreams? You can preorder your book in store or online at bookmarkbeach.com

Check out The BookMark's most anticipated reads of 2026, and shop these and others on our preorders page! (PS: Just because a book isn't listed doesn't mean you can't order it! Just reach out to us and we'll get you set.)
www.bookmarkbeach.com/preorder-books

We are excited to welcome our own
Simon & Schuster rep to The BookMark this March for
a rep night. Come listen to Angie recommend and chat
about some of the great books from Simon & Schuster
and maybe find a great new book to read for book club!

This weekend is the Donna! We will be open our usual hours, ready to supply runners and readers with all the best reads before, after and during the run. And keep an eye out for Brittany who will be running the half!

It's chilly outside, and you know what they say: if you're cold, they're cold! Give a book a warm home. Shop these and others in the store and on our website. It's the perfect day to curl up with a good book!

“Eden Fox returns from her morning run and puts the key in her front door like any other normal day... except her door refuses to open. My Husband’s Wife is a well written domestic thriller with a lot of shady undertones, plot twists and storylines. If you are a fan of Alice Feeney, or have yet to read her work, you will enjoy this mystery.”

This staff pick Sunday, Laura recommends My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney.

You can read her full review on our website! bookmarkbeach.com/staff-picks/...

Football lovers, we've got the perfect book for you! We've partnered with @penguinpress.bsky.social to celebrate Chuck Klosterman's new book, FOOTBALL! Get your copy in store today!

A Long Winter draws us into the dark emotions and grief of this family. I won’t pretend that this has a happy ending. But somehow that doesn’t seem to detract from the beauty of the journey. If you’re a Colm Toibin fan, you will love this small book; if you’ve never read him before, this tasting will make you a believer.”

This Staff Pick Sunday, Rona recommends A Long Winter by Colm Toibin. You can read her full review on our website! bookmarkbeach.com/staff-picks/...

“It’s been five years since Hannah’s husband Owen disappeared. Hannah and Bailey have tried to put the past behind them. But as Hannah is finishing up at an art exhibition, she sees Owen. Hannah knows this is a sign – it’s time to protect Bailey and herself again. With themes of forgiveness, family and the settling of debts, this novel will satisfy your hunger for a great thriller and a moving family saga to start 2026. Enjoy!“

This #StaffPickSunday, Sheryl recommends The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave. You can read her full review on our website!

bookmarkbeach.com/staff-picks/...

Kaira Rouda will be at The BookMark
this February! Mark your calendars and come out to
see her talk about her newest book We Were Never
Friends. And of course sign books too!

The Storm is out now, the newest book from Rachel Hawkins! Grab your copy now and then come to The BookMark on January 22nd to meet Rachel! Our resident mystery reader always enjoys Hawkins thrillers, the perfect read for the beach.

The Everlasting is both beautiful and harrowing. I was continually captivated by the language and equally stressed out by the high stakes facing Owen and Una. The journey is so worth it, I loved how Harrow used second person narration in a way I had never read before. Truly one of my favorite books of the year!

This Staff Pick Sunday, Brittany recommends The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow. You can read her full review on our website.
www.bookmarkbeach.com/staff-picks/...

As a side, this was one of Kirsten's favorite books of 2025 as well!

The BookMark As Jacksonville’s favorite independent bookstore, we specialize in new books and author events. Come hear bestselling authors read and get your copy signed today.

Starting the year off with New York Times Bestselling author Rachel Hawkins is going to be wonderful! She'll be at The BookMark on January 22 to chat about her new book The Storm.
Order your copy today in store or online at bookmarkbeach.com

Local author Robby Weber dominated this year: not one but two of his books topped our Y/A bestsellers list! We couldn't be more proud of him, and we're thrilled to still have signed copies of his books available.

Thanks for following along with our 2025 Bestsellers! Happy New Year!

Beloved author James Ponti continued to top charts with his City Spies series, and Jan Brett's latest picture book, Christmas Sweater, flew out the door. We also loved classic series such as Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid!