About Me
Hello and welcome!
My name is Kerry and I am an avid reader and lover of all things books and reading related! I fell in love at a young age and loved spending my days tucked in a corner reading at our local library branch, and was delighted each summer as the bookmobile would make an appearance in our neighborhood. As an adult, I love nothing more than getting cozy and settling in with a great story! I also love to travel, and do a little reconnaissance before each trip, to find an independent bookstore (or two) to visit! As we all know, book buying, is a separate, and also very satisfying hobby. I love chatting with booksellers to see what they are loving and what they recommend!
I believe that just like the stories we get lost in, we each have a story to share. In listening to others, we can slow down and get to the heart of what moves and motivates a person. Each individual is unique and will react to books differently. In a readers world filled with algorithms and TikTok trends. I believe taking the time to get to know a reader will help me guide you to stories that are just the right fit for you.
What Qualifies Me To Be A Book Concierge?
I have had the pleasure of working at an Independent Bookstore for the last five years as a Bookseller and Bookstore Manager. In that capacity, I have had the opportunity to:
Organize & lead two store book clubs
Make book recommendation to the store owner, to help her decide which titles to carry in store
Make personalized book selections for store subscription boxes for a variety of readers
Attend American Bookseller Association Winter Institutes in 2019, 2020 & 2023
Maintain contacts with a variety of Publishers & Authors
Stay up to date on book trends & forthcoming titles
Attend a variety of author events featuring nationally bestselling authors