Ask a bookseller

Every week, The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment.

The case for short stories: 'How can you not be satisfied with this one perfect, delicious thing?'
Bookseller Kathryn Harper tore through 'The Tower of the Antilles' in two days. The short story collection is 'ten different, interesting pieces that you put together,' she said.
How to become a 'superforecaster'
Bookseller Jonah Zimiles recommends a business-minded book that can teach readers to be better at predicting the future.
Love and arson in rural Virginia
True crime is bookseller Hans Weyandt's guilty pleasure during the summer. 'American Fire' tells the story of a dying relationship, in a dying place.
Dive into the twisted world of 18th century New York City
'Golden Hill' unfolds in 1746, mixing perfect plotting with fascinating history. 'When I finished it, I just wanted to turn it over and start again,' said bookseller Betsy Burton. 'It's the best read of the summer.'