Our Bookish Blog

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Welcome to Mad Rye Books' Our Bookish Blog, your go-to source for the bookish scoop! Dive into the world of literature with us as we explore new releases, share news about your favorite authors, and recount the quirky tales from our very own book shop in Mesa, Arizona.

For the love of reading

Are you someone who loves to curl up with a good book, a warm beverage, and cozy socks? Do you find joy in the scent of old paper and the turning of a new page? If you live in Arizona, one of the colder winter states, or even Canada, then you're exactly who we're writing this blog for! We're crafting content tailored for book lovers like you.

More than just a blog

Our goal is simple: to foster a vibrant community of book enthusiasts and encourage you to visit our store, both online and in person. We want to be more than just a place to buy books; we want to be a gathering place for those who share our passion.

The Mad Rye perspective

At Mad Rye Books, we believe that a book may change your day, but the right book can change your life. We hope our blog can help bring that change to you.

Visit our store

Come visit our store in Mesa, Arizona, at the Mesa Marketplace! We have lots of books and the kind of accessories that readers love.

It's October!

8 Oct 2025 19:06

I can't even begin to tell you how many hours I've spent these last couple weeks buying stock for the shop and then assembling that stock for the shop. I say assembling because we are offering "Date with a Book" this year. I went ahead and made a TON of stock for October (Horror and Thrillers), November (Autumn Cozy Mystery), and December (Christmas Romances). I also had to fill two racks with random picks that I was certain most people hadn't read yet, but also novels that still got high scores on goodreads.