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The BookMark is an independent bookstore in Neptune Beach, Florida. It is known for its carefully curated selection, diverse offerings, knowledgeable staff as well as its author events.
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The BookMark @bookmarkbeach.bsky.social · Jan 9
We love hosting authors at The BookMark. Check out our event page to see if your favorite author is coming for a visit.

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The BookMark
As Jacksonville’s favorite independent bookstore, we specialize in new books and author events. Come hear bestselling authors read and get your copy signed today.
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This #StaffPickSunday, Sheryl recommends The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave. You can read her full review on our website!

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“It’s been five years since Hannah’s husband Owen disappeared. Hannah and Bailey have tried to put the past behind them. But as Hannah is finishing up at an art exhibition, she sees Owen. Hannah knows this is a sign – it’s time to protect Bailey and herself again. With themes of forgiveness, family and the settling of debts, this novel will satisfy your hunger for a great thriller and a moving family saga to start 2026. Enjoy!“
January 11, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Kaira Rouda will be at The BookMark
this February! Mark your calendars and come out to
see her talk about her newest book We Were Never
Friends. And of course sign books too!
January 8, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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The Storm is out now, the newest book from Rachel Hawkins! Grab your copy now and then come to The BookMark on January 22nd to meet Rachel! Our resident mystery reader always enjoys Hawkins thrillers, the perfect read for the beach.
January 8, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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This Staff Pick Sunday, Brittany recommends The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow. You can read her full review on our website.
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As a side, this was one of Kirsten's favorite books of 2025 as well!
The Everlasting is both beautiful and harrowing. I was continually captivated by the language and equally stressed out by the high stakes facing Owen and Una. The journey is so worth it, I loved how Harrow used second person narration in a way I had never read before. Truly one of my favorite books of the year!
January 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Starting the year off with New York Times Bestselling author Rachel Hawkins is going to be wonderful! She'll be at The BookMark on January 22 to chat about her new book The Storm.
Order your copy today in store or online at bookmarkbeach.com
The BookMark
As Jacksonville’s favorite independent bookstore, we specialize in new books and author events. Come hear bestselling authors read and get your copy signed today.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Local author Robby Weber dominated this year: not one but two of his books topped our Y/A bestsellers list! We couldn't be more proud of him, and we're thrilled to still have signed copies of his books available.

Thanks for following along with our 2025 Bestsellers! Happy New Year!
December 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Beloved author James Ponti continued to top charts with his City Spies series, and Jan Brett's latest picture book, Christmas Sweater, flew out the door. We also loved classic series such as Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
December 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Make sure to start the new year with a good book!
We are here for your book emergencies on New Years Eve.
Our hours stay the same for the most part, except for New Years Day, when we are closed.
December 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Who doesn't love love? This year we were so lucky to partner with Peyton Corrine to launch her second novel, Unloved! We had so much fun working with Peyton and selling her books. We still have signed copies of both Unloved and Unsteady available in the store.
December 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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2025 was a great year for fantasy. Staff favorite authors like TJ Klune and V.E. Schwab dropped excellent, engrossing novels, and of course readers couldn't get enough of Alchemised and The Empyrean.
December 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Our mystery bestsellers range travel far and wide: local author Abel Harding drew us in with his novel Last Time I'll Ask, and of course Freida McFadden continued her reign. And who could forget Fever Beach, Carl Hiaasen's most recent adult book?
December 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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This Staff Pick Sunday, Rona recommends The Award by Matthew Pearl.

You can read her full review on our website!
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“You don’t want to miss this one - an exciting story of lies and mayhem, a cast of characters worth spending time with, and the wonderful writing of bestselling author Matthew Pearl. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to read more (as mine is every year), this might be a good one to get you started.“
December 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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For the most part we stayed close to home with our nonfiction bestsellers. Local writer Admiral James Stavridis stayed high on our bestseller lists with his books The Admiral's Bookshelf and Sea Power - signed copies of both are still available!
December 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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In 2025 we loved female-centric stories! Atmosphere took us to space, and The Warm Hands of Ghosts took us back in time. But no matter the period or setting, we couldn't get enough of these novels - which have you read?
December 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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In the lead up to the New Year, we're celebrating our bestselling books of 2025. We'll be sharing our lists by genre every single day until January 1, so keep checking back to find out which books we couldn't get enough of in 2025!
December 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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We are closed for Christmas, but we will reopen tomorrow, 12/26. Merry Christmas from those of us at The BookMark!
December 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Check out our favorite Christmas reads! We are here until 4 if you are looking for something festive to read!
December 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Looking for last-minute stocking stuffers? We have a bunch of fun and gifty items that will fit perfectly.
December 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Last but not least, we have Rona's five favorite books of the year. Rona enjoys literary fiction, where the prose is beautiful and the characters are engrossing.

We hope you liked seeing our staff's favorite books of the year! Who do you read the most similarly to?
The Great Mann by Kyra Davis Lurie Buckeye by Patrick Ryan The Antidote by Karen Russell What We Can Know by Ian McEwan The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
December 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Buford enjoys nonfiction! His five favorite books are all going to teach you about life and history.
1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin The Zorg by Siddharth Kara When Everyone Knows that Everyone Knows by Steven Pinker History Matters by David McCullough Book and Dagger by Elyse Graham
December 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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We have a second Staff Pick Recommendation today, from Brittany! She absolutely devoured Good Spirits by B.K. Borison, and says it might be her best book yet. You can read her full review on our website. www.bookmarkbeach.com/staff-picks/...
“This book was a pure joy to read from page one. I loved the banter between Nolan and Harriet and the holiday magic sprinkled throughout the story. Ice skating and mistletoe and lots of candy canes, Good Spirits reminded me what I love most about a good romance. It made me kick my feet and hold the book to my chest, and warmed my heart."
December 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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This Staff Pick Sunday, Rona recommends Queen Esther by John Irving. You can read her full review on our website! www.bookmarkbeach.com/staff-picks/...
Everything you expect from an Irving novel is here - wrestling, little people, concern with family, social issues, and of course, humor always. Spanning decades, characters seek and find family in unexpected places. They deal with anti-semitism, sexuality and war. In the hands of any other writer, this might all seem too much. But for the master, it’s never enough.
December 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Richard enjoys mysteries and nonfiction! If you want a book to keep you on the edge of your seat, or a book to learn from that will still suck you in, he's your man!
The Fate of the Day by Rick Atkinson The Gales of November by John U. Bacon A History of Ancient Rome in 12 Coins by Gareth Harney Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson Too Old For This by Samantha Downing
December 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Kirsten is our most eclectic reader! Her favorites this year include historic fiction, contemporary literature, fantasy and romantasy - a little bit of everything, as long as it's fiction!
Stop Me If You've Heard This One by Kristen Arnett Once Was Willem by M.R. Carey Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino
December 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Members of our Subscription Club receive books chosen just for them, with a handwritten note. It's the perfect gift for all voracious readers in your life - we're happy to pick books for all ages and types of readers!
For more information, go to www.bookmarkbeach.com/subscription...
December 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM