Find yourself wondering, “Where Dewey find books around Nashville?” Reader Tony M. asked this very question in response to our 23 Questions for 2023 .
If you’re an avid reader, or want to become one, check out these new local reads + where to find other page-turners.
📚 Recent + upcoming releases
- “Amelia and the Old New Truck ” by Mattie Bush-Martin | Amelia’s Flower Truck owner released her debut children book this month, chronicling the tale of a forgotten truck made new again.
- “Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe ” by Mignon François | The story of how the entrepreneur turned $5 and no experience into The Cupcake Collection — releases Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
- “Tom Lake ” by Ann Patchett | Expect nods to the play “Our Town” in this novel following the retelling of a romance sparked at theater company “Tom Lake” — releases Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
❤️ Editor picks
Keep the pages turning with these recommendations from the NASHtoday team:
- “The Fortunate Ones ” by Ed Tarkington | The plot thickens when working-class Charlie Boykin befriends the rich and deceitful upperclassman Archer Creigh at a Nashville private school.
- “Maybe We’ll Make It ” by Margo Price | This memoir follows musician Margo Price’s journey to break through the Nashville music industry and details the challenges she faced along the way.
🛍️ Shop local
New
- Parnassus Books , 3900 Hillsboro Pk., Unit 14
- The Bookshop , 1043 W. Eastland Ave.
- Fairytales Bookstore , 1108 Woodland St., Unit G
- Novelette Booksellers , 1101 Chapel Ave., Unit 108
- Alkebu-Lan Images , 2721 Jefferson St.
Used
- McKay’s , 636 Old Hickory Blvd.
- Rhino Booksellers , 4918 Charlotte Ave.
- Defunct Books , 1108 Woodland St. Unit A
- Half Price Books , 21 White Bridge Pk.
💳 Visit the library
Don’t forget to browse thousands of books Nashville Public Library has to offer. If you don’t already have a library card, you can get one online or in person . Find your nearest branch .