Christine Bell, Bookseller at Roundabout Books & Cafe, Author at The Source

So You Think Poetry’s Not for You…

You may discover something new about the world or yourself

by Christine Bell, Bookseller at Roundabout Books & Cafe March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Whether you see yourself as a reader of poetry or not, in honor of National Poetry Month in April, I’d like to challenge you to lean into poetry. As a friend of mine described them, poems are “powerful, silly, introspective, invasive, descriptive, short, long, weird, punctuationally diverse” and so much more. You may discover something […]

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Make 2026 the Year of Reading

Recommendations to start your book list

by Christine Bell, Bookseller at Roundabout Books & Cafe December 19, 2025December 18, 2025

The frenzy of the holidays is almost behind us and 2026 is just around the corner. For many, using the new year to set goals and resolutions is a time-honored tradition. Some of you may join a gym or commit to Dry January. Perhaps you want to do more for our local community. Volunteer at […]

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Building Connections Through Books

What we read can lead to improved humanity

by Christine Bell, Bookseller at Roundabout Books & Cafe July 2, 2025July 19, 2025

Last week, in the span of a few days, my daughter and two friends reached out, asking, “What should I read next?” This isn’t the first time I’ve been asked for a book recommendation. I do work in a bookstore, after all, and yet, each time, I get a little thrill. Books are a matter […]

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Your Next Beach Read… A History Book

So many books expand horizons and educate along the way

by Christine Bell, Bookseller at Roundabout Books & Cafe June 25, 2025July 27, 2025

As summer gets underway, you might be looking for the perfect beach read: a book that’s engrossing, entertaining and fun to read. Why not try a history book? History books are ideal for the beach or any other summer destination. Learn something new without sacrificing entertainment. In fact, David McCullough has a new book coming […]

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Read to Kids

They’ll reap the benefits

by Christine Bell, Bookseller at Roundabout Books & Cafe February 19, 2025February 27, 2025

Have you ever read a book to a 5-year-old? Their enthusiasm for choosing which book they want to read, their excitement at telling you that the stegosaurus has protective armor to save it from the meat eaters, or their giggle as they picture Pete the Cat stepping into a pile of blueberries in his new […]

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