Books like The bookstore by Deborah Meyler
Esme Garland arrives in Manhattan to study art history at Columbia University, eager for a bright future. A passionate romance with the charismatic Mitchell van Leuven begins, but after she discovers her pregnancy, he ends their relationship, dismissing their intimacy as trivial. Determined to regain control, Esme takes a job at the Owl, a modest West Side bookstore that stays open day and night. The shop is run by the earnest owner George, who lives by spirulina shakes and idealism, and staffed by a varied crew, including the quiet guitarist Luke. The Owl becomes a refuge and a place of discovery for both Esme and its colorful patrons. As Esme navigates motherhood, work, and the complexities of her past love, she learns about self‑realization and the power of books and community.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Deborah Meyler
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