Looking Back: Top Bestsellers of 2023
Hello everyone! It's that time of year again. We've compiled our lists, we've gone over them with highlighters, and now we present to you: Our Top 20 Bestsellers of 2023! This list is a reflection of the people who frequent our charming store. It shows us what was purchased again and again. It’s full of books that we couldn’t stop recommending, as well as books that were popular across the country due to celebrity book clubs, word of mouth, or social media (see Honorary #21 at the bottom of this post for an example). Either way, it’s a list of books you (and we) loved reading.
It’s hard to believe we’re already at the end of 2023. It’s been such a special year for Island Books: celebrating our 50th anniversary all year long and looking back at our history and the people who shaped our store into the landmark it continues to be. We’ve had Saturday morning story times with Nancy Stewart and another wonderful Independent Bookstore Day in April. A whole July full of Waldo seekers, plus the many fantastic authors we’ve hosted. Book fairs and book clubs, and so so many books read and then recommended. The 
When we’re tired out from trying to find the perfect gift or calculating just how long we can procrastinate on sending packages without actually missing Christmas, it’s nice to escape into the pages of a cozy holiday-centered read. Here are a few that I’ve finished this holiday season that are helping me get in the spirit.
