If there's one place I never skip when I'm wandering through Brooklyn, it's Books Are Magic. Tucked into the heart of Cobble Hill, it's the kind of independent bookstore where it's impossible to leave empty-handed. The shelves are thoughtfully curated, the staff recommendations are always spot on, and every visit seems to introduce me to a book I didn't know I needed.
Because we trust their taste as much as we trust our own, we asked the Books Are Magic team to share a reading list with us. Whether you're packing your beach bag, looking for your next book club pick, or simply searching for a story you can't put down, these are the titles they're reaching for this season.
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