2021 Bookseller Favorites

When it comes to recommending how to spend your money and your time, Riverstone booksellers take things very seriously. As such, we wholeheartedly endorse the books listed below as some of our favorites of 2021. 

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The Lincoln Highway: A Novel By Amor Towles Cover Image

The Lincoln Highway: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Amor Towles
$30.00
ISBN: 9780735222359
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Viking - October 5th, 2021

Recommended by Barbara, Riverstone Books Owner

Punch Me Up To The Gods: A Memoir By Brian Broome Cover Image

Punch Me Up To The Gods: A Memoir (Hardcover)

By Brian Broome
$26.00
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ISBN: 9780358439103
Published: Mariner Books - May 18th, 2021

Recommended by Barbara, Riverstone Books Owner

Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob By Russell Shorto Cover Image

Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob (Hardcover)

By Russell Shorto
$26.95
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ISBN: 9780393245585
Published: W. W. Norton & Company - February 2nd, 2021

Recommended by Barbara, Riverstone Books Owner

Stalin's War: A New History of World War II By Sean McMeekin Cover Image

Stalin's War: A New History of World War II (Hardcover)

By Sean McMeekin
$48.00
ISBN: 9781541672796
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Basic Books - April 20th, 2021

Recommended by Chris, McCandless Crossing Store Manager

A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World's Smartest Birds of Prey By Jonathan Meiburg Cover Image

A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World's Smartest Birds of Prey (Hardcover)

By Jonathan Meiburg
$30.00
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ISBN: 9781101875704
Published: Knopf - March 30th, 2021

Recommended by Chris, McCandless Crossing Store Manager

Fugitive Telemetry (The Murderbot Diaries #6) By Martha Wells Cover Image

Fugitive Telemetry (The Murderbot Diaries #6) (Hardcover)

By Martha Wells
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250765376
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Tordotcom - April 27th, 2021

Recommended by Chris, McCandless Crossing Store Manager

Whereabouts: A novel By Jhumpa Lahiri Cover Image

Whereabouts: A novel (Hardcover)

By Jhumpa Lahiri
$24.00
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ISBN: 9780593318317
Published: Knopf - April 27th, 2021

Recommended by Nat, Squirrel Hill Store Manager

The Sentence By Louise Erdrich Cover Image

The Sentence (Hardcover)

By Louise Erdrich
$28.99
ISBN: 9780062671127
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Harper - November 9th, 2021

Recommended by Nat, Squirrel Hill Store Manager

Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness (Pantheon Graphic Library) By Kristen Radtke Cover Image

Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness (Pantheon Graphic Library) (Hardcover)

By Kristen Radtke
$30.00
ISBN: 9781524748067
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Pantheon - July 13th, 2021

Recommended by Nat, Squirrel Hill Store Manager

The Lost Apothecary By Sarah Penner Cover Image

The Lost Apothecary (Hardcover)

By Sarah Penner
$27.99
ISBN: 9780778311010
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Park Row - March 2nd, 2021

Recommended by Carrie

The Four Winds: A Novel By Kristin Hannah Cover Image

The Four Winds: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Kristin Hannah
$28.99
ISBN: 9781250178602
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: St. Martin's Press - February 2nd, 2021

Recommended by Carrie

Hour of the Witch: A Novel By Chris Bohjalian Cover Image

Hour of the Witch: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Chris Bohjalian
$28.95
ISBN: 9780385542432
Availability: Backordered
Published: Doubleday - May 4th, 2021

Recommended by Carrie

Pony By R. J. Palacio Cover Image

Pony (Hardcover)

By R. J. Palacio
$17.99
ISBN: 9780553508116
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - September 28th, 2021

Recommended by Melanie, Riverstone Children's Manager

Cat Problems (Animal Problems) By Jory John, Lane Smith (Illustrator) Cover Image

Cat Problems (Animal Problems) (Hardcover)

By Jory John, Lane Smith (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593302132
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Random House Studio - August 3rd, 2021

Recommended by Melanie, Riverstone Children's Manager

The Kitchen Front: A Novel By Jennifer Ryan Cover Image

The Kitchen Front: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Jennifer Ryan
$28.00
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ISBN: 9780593158807
Published: Ballantine Books - February 23rd, 2021

Recommended by Melanie, Riverstone Children's Manager

One Last Stop By Casey McQuiston Cover Image

One Last Stop (Paperback)

By Casey McQuiston
$16.99
ISBN: 9781250244499
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: St. Martin's Griffin - June 1st, 2021

Recommended by Mia

Squad By Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Lisa Sterle (Illustrator) Cover Image

Squad (Paperback)

By Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Lisa Sterle (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780062943149
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Greenwillow Books - October 5th, 2021

Recommended by Mia

The Love Hypothesis By Ali Hazelwood Cover Image

The Love Hypothesis (Paperback)

By Ali Hazelwood
$16.00
ISBN: 9780593336823
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Berkley - September 14th, 2021

Recommended by Mia

The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel By Laura Dave Cover Image

The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Laura Dave
$27.00
ISBN: 9781501171345
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Published: S&S/ Marysue Rucci Books - May 4th, 2021

Recommended by Annette

Firekeeper's Daughter By Angeline Boulley Cover Image

Firekeeper's Daughter (Hardcover)

By Angeline Boulley
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250766564
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - March 16th, 2021

Recommended by Annette

Once There Were Wolves: A Novel By Charlotte McConaghy Cover Image

Once There Were Wolves: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Charlotte McConaghy
$27.99
ISBN: 9781250244147
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Published: Flatiron Books - August 3rd, 2021

Recommended by Annette

A Spindle Splintered (Fractured Fables #1) By Alix E. Harrow Cover Image

A Spindle Splintered (Fractured Fables #1) (Hardcover)

By Alix E. Harrow
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250765352
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Published: Tordotcom - October 5th, 2021

Recommended by Beth

The Chosen and the Beautiful By Nghi Vo Cover Image

The Chosen and the Beautiful (Hardcover)

By Nghi Vo
$26.99
ISBN: 9781250784780
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Tordotcom - June 1st, 2021

Recommended by Beth

The Witch's Heart By Genevieve Gornichec Cover Image

The Witch's Heart (Hardcover)

By Genevieve Gornichec
$26.00
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ISBN: 9780593099940
Published: Ace - February 9th, 2021

Recommended by Beth

Rabbit Island By Elvira Navarro, Christina Macsweeney (Translator) Cover Image

Rabbit Island (Hardcover)

By Elvira Navarro, Christina Macsweeney (Translator)
$19.95
ISBN: 9781949641097
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Two Lines Press - February 9th, 2021

Recommended by William

Trafik By Rikki Ducornet Cover Image

Trafik (Paperback)

By Rikki Ducornet
$15.95
ISBN: 9781566896061
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Coffee House Press - April 13th, 2021

Recommended by William

Stranger to the Moon By Evelio Rosero, Anne McLean (Translated by), Victor Meadowcroft (Translated by) Cover Image

Stranger to the Moon (Paperback)

By Evelio Rosero, Anne McLean (Translated by), Victor Meadowcroft (Translated by)
$13.95
ISBN: 9780811228626
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Published: New Directions - September 7th, 2021

Recommended by William

No One Is Talking About This: A Novel By Patricia Lockwood Cover Image

No One Is Talking About This: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Patricia Lockwood
$25.00
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ISBN: 9780593189580
Published: Riverhead Books - February 16th, 2021

Recommended by Kiley

One Two Three: A Novel By Laurie Frankel Cover Image

One Two Three: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Laurie Frankel
$26.99
ISBN: 9781250236777
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Henry Holt and Co. - June 8th, 2021

Recommended by Kiley

The Anthropocene Reviewed (Signed Edition): Essays on a Human-Centered Planet By John Green Cover Image

The Anthropocene Reviewed (Signed Edition): Essays on a Human-Centered Planet (Hardcover)

By John Green
$28.00
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ISBN: 9780525555216
Published: Dutton - May 18th, 2021

Recommended by Kiley

Hot Stew By Fiona Mozley Cover Image

Hot Stew (Hardcover)

By Fiona Mozley
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ISBN: 9781643751559
Availability: Out of Print
Published: Algonquin Books - April 20th, 2021

Recommended by Eowyn

The Prophets By Robert Jones, Jr. Cover Image

The Prophets (Hardcover)

By Robert Jones, Jr.
$27.00
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ISBN: 9780593085684
Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons - January 5th, 2021

Recommended by Eowyn

We Play Ourselves: A Novel By Jen Silverman Cover Image

We Play Ourselves: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Jen Silverman
$28.00
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ISBN: 9780399591525
Published: Random House - February 9th, 2021

Recommended by Eowyn

The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel (A Thursday Murder Club Mystery #1) By Richard Osman Cover Image

The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel (A Thursday Murder Club Mystery #1) (Paperback)

By Richard Osman
$18.00
ISBN: 9781984880987
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Penguin Books - August 3rd, 2021

Recommended by Marisa

Deacon King Kong (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel By James McBride Cover Image

Deacon King Kong (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel (Hardcover)

By James McBride
$28.00
ISBN: 9780735216723
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Published: Riverhead Books - March 3rd, 2020

Recommended by Marisa

We Begin at the End By Chris Whitaker Cover Image

We Begin at the End (Hardcover)

By Chris Whitaker
$27.99
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ISBN: 9781250759665
Published: Henry Holt and Co. - March 2nd, 2021

Recommended by Kristin

On Animals By Susan Orlean Cover Image

On Animals (Hardcover)

By Susan Orlean
$28.00
ISBN: 9781982181536
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Published: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster - October 12th, 2021

Recommended by Kristin

Heard It in a Love Song: A Novel By Tracey Garvis Graves Cover Image

Heard It in a Love Song: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Tracey Garvis Graves
$27.99
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ISBN: 9781250235688
Published: St. Martin's Press - November 9th, 2021

Recommended by Kristin

These Silent Woods: A Novel By Kimi Cunningham Grant Cover Image

These Silent Woods: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Kimi Cunningham Grant
$27.99
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ISBN: 9781250793393
Published: Minotaur Books - November 16th, 2021

Recommended by Matthew

Cloud Cuckoo Land: A Novel By Anthony Doerr Cover Image

Cloud Cuckoo Land: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Anthony Doerr
$30.00
ISBN: 9781982168438
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Published: Scribner - September 28th, 2021

Recommended by Matthew

Billy Summers By Stephen King Cover Image

Billy Summers (Hardcover)

By Stephen King
$30.00
ISBN: 9781982173616
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Scribner - August 3rd, 2021

Recommended by Matthew

The Maidens: A Novel By Alex Michaelides Cover Image

The Maidens: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Alex Michaelides
$27.99
ISBN: 9781250304452
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Published: Celadon Books - June 15th, 2021

Recommended by Jodi

Rock Paper Scissors: A Novel By Alice Feeney Cover Image

Rock Paper Scissors: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Alice Feeney
$27.99
ISBN: 9781250266101
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Published: Flatiron Books - September 7th, 2021

Recommended by Jodi

Faye, Faraway By Helen Fisher Cover Image

Faye, Faraway (Hardcover)

By Helen Fisher
$27.00
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ISBN: 9781982142674
Published: Gallery Books - January 26th, 2021

Recommended by Jodi

Malibu Rising: A Novel By Taylor Jenkins Reid Cover Image

Malibu Rising: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Taylor Jenkins Reid
$28.00
ISBN: 9781524798659
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Published: Ballantine Books - June 1st, 2021

Recommended by Elle

People We Meet on Vacation By Emily Henry Cover Image

People We Meet on Vacation (Paperback)

By Emily Henry
$16.00
ISBN: 9781984806758
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Published: Berkley - May 11th, 2021

Recommended by Elle

Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park By Conor Knighton Cover Image

Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park (Paperback)

By Conor Knighton
$18.00
ISBN: 9781984823557
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Published: Crown - April 6th, 2021

Recommended by Jeff

Peril By Bob Woodward, Robert Costa Cover Image

Peril (Hardcover)

By Bob Woodward, Robert Costa
$30.00
ISBN: 9781982182915
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Simon & Schuster - September 21st, 2021

Recommended by Jeff

Heart and Steel By Bill Cowher, Michael Holley (With) Cover Image

Heart and Steel (Hardcover)

By Bill Cowher, Michael Holley (With)
$28.00
ISBN: 9781982175795
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Published: Atria Books - June 1st, 2021

Recommended by Jeff