The Poisoned Pen (In-Person Visit)
My husband and I recently embarked on a vacation to Sedona, Arizona. As we flew in and out of Phoenix, I seized the opportunity to visit my favorite independent bookstore, The Poisoned Pen, nestled in the picturesque town of Scottsdale.
This marked our third in-person visit to The Poisoned Pen. We spent a delightful afternoon browsing through their extensive collection of signed books. It was a pleasure to reconnect with Patrick, one of the long-time booksellers. His exceptional assistance and the joy of engaging in book discussions with him make every visit a cherished experience.
I’m a fan of Lisa Scottoline and was intrigued by her daughter, Francesca Serritella’s, new book, ‘Full Bloom.’ The book cover is stunning, and the signature page is beautiful. I also spotted the first book, ‘We Are All Guilty Here,’ in Karin Slaughter’s new series, North Falls. I love her books and couldn’t resist adding her signed book to my collection.
While chatting about books with Patrick, author Carlos Ruiz Zafon came up in the conversation. Patrick is an expert at book recommendations. He had introduced me to Brian Panowich during a previous visit to the store. This time, he suggested Arturo Perez-Reverte, who is similar to Zafon. I decided to try a paperback copy of ‘The Flanders Panel.’ I also added a cute drink koozi to my book pile and was ready to check out.
It was a fantastic bookstore day and a great way to end our Arizona vacation. Thankfully, The Poisoned Pen was willing to ship the books to me. I had no room left in my suitcase, and I wasn’t keen on carrying books around airports all day. As you can see, all the books arrived safely.
On my book blog, I also have an Adventure Blog section where I document our various travels. I wrote about our incredible time in Sedona, which included hiking, visiting the meteor crater, exploring Jerome and Flagstaff, and browsing bookstores. You’re welcome to check out my blog post and read more about our experience at The Poisoned Pen here. I came across some amazing, but pricey, books by Tana French and Ruth Ware.
My Sedona Adventure Blog posts are also linked below.
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