Battle of the Bookstores
Published on: June 3, 2025
If you’ve ever dreamed of living inside a bookstore or better yet, falling in love in one, Battle of the Bookstores by @alibradybooks (out June 3, 2025!) is the feel-good, bookish rom-com your TBR stack needs.
At the heart of this charming tale are two rival booksellers: Josie Klein, the no-nonsense manager of a serious literary fiction shop (think big, brainy novels that quietly break your heart), and Ryan Lawson, who runs the cozy romance bookstore just across the street, complete with themed events, swoony titles, and staff who might as well be cast in a Hallmark movie.
Naturally, sparks fly.
They clash at the shared coffee shop. They compete for customers. And when the landlord drops a bombshell, only one store can stay, things escalate. It’s the perfect enemies-to-lovers setup, with just the right sprinkle of chaos and chemistry.
But here's the twist: Josie and Ryan have already been falling for each other for years, anonymously, on a cozy online book forum where they vent, laugh, and recommend reads under secret usernames. Yep. It's giving You’ve Got Mail, and it's adorable.
With delightful nods to classic book tropes, witty banter, and heartfelt moments, Battle of the Bookstores is a love letter to book lovers, bookstore culture, and the joy of finding your person—on and off the page.
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Highly recommend for fans of rivals-to-lovers, slow-burn romance, and stories that feel like a warm cup of coffee on a rainy afternoon. You'll be grinning the whole way through.
Are you a sucker for books about books? This one’s for you. 💕📚
About the Author
Ali Brady
Ali Brady is the creative partnership of best friends and talented authors Alison Hammer and Bradeigh Godfrey. Together, they craft romantic, heartwarming, and often laugh-out-loud novels that have touched readers across the country. Their collaborative works — The Beach Trap, The Comeback Summer, Until Next Summer, and Battle of the Bookstores — have earned them recognition as USA TODAY Bestselling Authors and have been featured as “best of summer” picks by outlets like The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Parade, and Katie Couric Media.
Alison brings a sharp eye for storytelling from her career as an advertising creative director in Chicago. She’s also deeply involved in advocacy work as the Founder and Co-President of The Artists Against Antisemitism. Beyond her collaboration with Bradeigh, Alison is the author of two moving contemporary novels: You and Me and Us and Little Pieces of Me.
Bradeigh balances her writing life with a career in medicine and life at home in Utah, where she lives with her husband, four children, and two dogs. In addition to her uplifting co-written novels, she’s the author of two gripping psychological thrillers: Imposter and The Followers.
Together, Alison and Bradeigh write under the name Ali Brady, connecting with readers who love stories about friendship, growth, and love in all its forms. You can follow their journey and latest releases on Instagram: @AliBradyBooks.
| Book Title | Battle of the Bookstores |
|---|---|
| Author | Ali Brady |
| ISBN | |
| Book Language | English |
| Book Format | Ebook, Paperback, Hardcover |
| Date Published | June 3, 2025 |
| Publisher | Berkley |
| Awards | None |
| Pages | 432 |
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If you’ve ever dreamed of living inside a bookstore or better yet, falling in love in one, Battle of the Bookstores by @alibradybooks (out June 3, 2025!) is the feel-good, bookish rom-com your TBR stack needs.
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