Did you hear the news? Taylor's an audiobook girlie just like us! GOD OF THE WOODS by Liz Moore is selling out fast, but there's still the gift of audiobooks through @libro.fm!

Get into the holiday spirit, one page at a time!

The Bookstore Plus is pleased to host author Sandra Weber for a book signing event on Local Shopping Day, Tuesday, December 9, from 4 PM - 6 PM to autograph copies of her book, "JOHN BROWN IN NEW YORK."

Our bookseller, Loree, recently read and loved "THE MONA LISA VANISHES" by Nicholas Day, a nonfiction witty thriller! "The Mona Lisa has a backstory... and this is it. True storytelling at its absolute best! You'll love it!"

Celebrate Small Business Saturday with us, author Sue Steinhardt, and Phil the Dog! By choosing to shop local, you are helping our community THRIVE!

Our bookseller, Elisa, is currently listening to THE EVERLASTING by Alex E. Harrow! You can get your copy by stopping in the store or shopping on our website, or listen through libro.fm!

Local Shopping Day is Dec 9th! We will be offering complimentary gift wrapping and 20% discount on your purchase* OR you can donate your 20% savings to the Lake Placid Thrive & Thrift. *discount is valid on in-stock items only. Not valid on prior purchases, special orders, or gift card purchases.

The Bookstore Plus and The Lake Placid Public Library are pleased to host author, Layne Fargo, for a book signing and conversation with ESPN.com NBA deputy editor Adam Reisinger, on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 2-4 PM at The Lake Placid Public Library to discuss her novel, “The Favorites”.

Did you hear the news?! The newest installment of DOG MAN: BIG JIM BELIEVES, releases November 11, 2025! Preorder your copy today in-store or on our website and receive an exclusive color assorted dog man pen with purchase! *while supplies last* Link here: thebookstoreplus.com/item/sHLPL3D...

Have you seen @katemessner.com's newest release?! WILDLIFE RESCUE, a chapter book series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals, is out now! Stop in the store or shop our website to get yours today!

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. we will talk with Amanda Bellows, via Zoom, to discuss Explorers: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions. Join us in the children's section of the store OR email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

We had a special surprise recently! We got to chat with the wonderful author, Michael Wehunt! His book, THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT, a perfect book for spooky season, is signed and available on shelves now!

Staff pick Saturday! Bookstore owner Marc recently read and LOVED Jess Walter's newest novel, SO FAR GONE. ABOUT THE BOOK| "A reclusive journalist is suddenly thrown into a wild, suspenseful journey to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren."

Lynn Painter's newest book, FAKE SKATING, is on our shelves! Get crafty with a DIY bow bookmark that's as swoonworthy as your favorite rom-com trope! 🎀

ATTENTION LOCAL BOOKCLUBS! DID YOU KNOW?! We offer 10% off paperbacks and 20% off hardcovers for your members. To get the discount, let us know when you are checking out that you are buying for your book club. Let us know what your group is reading & we can have the books available in the store

We are pleased to host author Joan O’Leary with The Innovation Hub at Northwood School for a book signing and conversation with Amy Spicer on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 6-8 PM at The Innovation Hub to discuss her novel, “A Killer Wedding”. Registration for the event: luma.com/84gbpuki

Stop by The Bookstore Plus, September 15, to take part in the celebrations on DOT DAY! Stop by today to “MAKE YOUR MARK” on our storefront window and sidewalk! Copies of "THE DOT" and "ISH" by Peter Reynolds are available in store or online on our website!

Elisa's newest staff pick is THE HOUNDING by Xenobe Purvis. She describes it as "a haunting tale that takes place in a small English village in the 18th century. The village is convinced that a family of 5 sisters turn into dogs!" Grab your copy in store or on our website at thebookstoreplus.com

The Bookstore Plus is pleased to host author and illustrator, Caitlin Friebel, for a book signing event on Saturday, August 30th, from 3-5 PM to autograph copies of her book "OCTOBER IS HAVING A PARTY”.

We had a special surprise the other day. We met the wonderful children's author, Andrea Beaty! Thanks so much for stopping in to see us! You can find her children's books, IGGY PECK AND THE MYSTERIOUS MANSION, SOFIA VALDEZ AND THE VANISHING VOTE, and more in our children's section of the store.

Diego Fuego was spotted in the wild by Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social at The Bookstore Plus @bookstoreplus.bsky.social in Lake Placid, NY! Thank you for sharing Katie!!! @phonemova.bsky.social

On Tuesday, September 2nd, at 7:00 P.M. we will talk with Kate Messner, in person, to discuss her New York Times and USA Today bestseller and the number one Kid's Indie Next Pick for May/June, TROUBLE WITH HEROES! @katemessner.com

GIVEAWAY! When you buy 3 or more PENGUIN CLASSIC title's you will also receive a Penguin Classic tote bag! You can find the Penguin Classic titles in our Classic and Philosophy section! **while supplies last**

The Bookstore Plus is pleased to host authors DAVE and ILLYSSA KYU, and CHRISTINA MCKAY-DICHRISTINA and SUSAN J. DICHRISTINA, for a book signing event this Saturday, July 12th, from 1-3 PM and 3-5 PM to autograph copies of their books, the CAMPIRE STORIES collection, and THE BARELY THERE BEAR!

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. we will talk with Kate Fagan, via Zoom, to discuss THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY. Join us in the children's section of the store OR email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

We are so excited our bookseller, Emma, is back for the summer! She is currently reading REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES by Shelby Van Pelt! "Who doesn't love a cheeky Octopus?! I'm only 100 pages in and I can't put it down. I can't wait to see how it ends!"

June 19th, 5-7 PM we will be hosting "Miracle on Ice" Olympic Gold Medalist, retired NY Islander player, and author, Ken Morrow, for a book signing event of his book "Ken Morrow: Miracle Gold, Four Stanley Cups, and a Lifetime of Islanders Hockey".

Have you heard the news?! Your eBooks can now support your local bookshop like ours! Bookshop.org allows the purchase of eBooks which can be enjoyed on Apple, Android, and web browsers! Purchase your eBooks through the website, bookshop.org, and download them on your bookshop app to enjoy on the go.

Thank you Maxwell Eaton III for joining us to read "A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU" and leading the group in a map activity! Thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun and who stopped by for the book signing after!

Our bookseller, Maggie, can't stop thinking about the Shadow of Leviathan series by Robert Jackson Bennett! A mystery-fantasy styled after Holmes and Watson. It follows the quirky and eccentric detective Ana Dolabra and her assistant Dinios Kol as they unravel mysteries that threaten the Empire.

Don't miss Bookclub, TOMORROW, May 6th, at 7 P.M. We will be discussing BLOB: A LOVE STORY by Maggie Su, WITH THE AUTHOR VIA ZOOM Join us in the children's section of the store OR email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

A successful Independent Bookstore Day! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with us! We wouldn't be able to do it without you! Thank you to Loree Griffin Burns for visiting us as a guest bookseller! We had the best day with you and are so thankful you could join us to celebrate!

Don't miss Bookclub, May 6th, at 7 P.M. We will be discussing BLOB: A LOVE STORY by Maggie Su, WITH THE AUTHOR VIA ZOOM Join us in the children's section of the store OR email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! We have exclusive merchandise for sale!

Happy #IndependentBookstoreDay! (And a special shoutout to the amazing team at @bookstoreplus.bsky.social in Lake Placid, where I signed preorders of THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES earlier this week!) Reader friends, where are you celebrating today? And what books are you picking up? 👀

To start off National Library Week we are celebrating the RIGHT TO READ DAY. #RightToReadDay is a national day of action to defend, protect, and celebrate your right to read freely and we’re asking you to celebrate — and defend — the freedoms that are found in our libraries!

PREORDER NOW! Releasing April 8th, is a new interactive book of maps written by Lourdes Heuer and illustrated by Maxwell Eaton!

Save the date! Saturday, April 26, is Independent Bookstore Day! To celebrate we will have activities, merch, and more! Stay tuned for more details!

SUNRISE ON THE REAPING and merch available! When you purchase the newest Hunger Games you will receive a themed button, temporary tattoo, and bookmarks with a QR code for more Hunger Games activities! *(Stickers and bags sold separately)*

Another successful Silent Bookclub in the books! Sad you missed out? Join us at the next one! We meet at Origin Coffee on the third Wednesday of every month, alternating between the Lake Placid and Saranac Lake locations. For more information or to reserve your spot click here: lu.ma/saraplacidsbc

We still have signed copies of EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS by John Green! Stop in the store or reserve your copy online! We ship too!

We are OBSESSED with these new GORGEOUS wooden journals! Stop in or shop our website to get yours!

Our bookseller Maggie is currently reading OVERGROWTH by Mira Grant, due to be released May 6, available for preorder, and BLIGHT by Emily Monosson, out now!

Spots are still available for the Silent Book Club in Saranac Lake, March 19, hosted by Origin Coffee Co! At Silent Book Club, you can bring whatever book you're currently reading. There is time to order a drink, chat, and find a seat before settling in to read with fellow book lovers!

Teacher friends! Have you signed up for my virtual author visit this spring! It's free with even one pre-order of THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES from my local indie @bookstoreplus.bsky.social. You can order & sign up here: www.thebookstoreplus.com/item/R888A8P...

Survival Scout: Lost at Sea from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social makes landfall in two weeks! Pre-order today from @bookstoreplus.bsky.social for a signed and doodled copy! Link in my bio.

Our bookseller Laurie is currently listening to and LOVING the second book in the Antique Hunter's series by C.J. Miller, THE ANTIQUE HUNTER'S DEATH ON THE RED SEA! "The perfect mystery to read curled up with a cup of warm tea!"

Move over sprayed edges, cute spines are coming for you! Releasing tomorrow in paperback, Emily Henry's FUNNY STORY! 🍋

Customer reviews! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We love hearing what our customers have to say about the store and appreciate all the support!

Our bookseller Donna is currently reading FROZEN RIVER by Ariel Lawhon. A New York Times bestseller and an NPR Best Book of 2023, this is not one to miss! A thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.