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Are you looking for more than just a bookstore? At Four Seasons Books in the charming town of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, we offer you an immersive literary experience. Nestled in the heart of this historic community, our independent bookstore has been a beloved fixture for both locals and visitors alike since 1991.
A World of BooksStep through our doors and discover a treasure trove of books that spans every genre and interest. From the latest bestsellers to hidden literary gems, our curated collection appeals to readers of all tastes and ages. Whether you're a history buff, a science fiction fanatic, a mystery aficionado, or simply seeking a captivating read, we have something for you.
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The Serviceberry : Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
$20.00
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.
THE FIRST NEW BOOK IN A DECADE FROM A LITERARY PHENOM: Braiding Sweetgrass has spent over 198 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list, and the book is a cultural touchstone with over 2 million units sold. Robin Wall Kimmerer's readers have waited more than 10 years for a new book and will be hungry for The Serviceberry.
ELECTION COUNTERPROGRAMMING: Incorporating her expertise of science and indigenous wisdom, Robin Wall Kimmerer has written a slim yet mighty manifesto that shows how we all thrive when we share what we have with each other. This book is a profoundly hopeful and revolutionary one, given that its message speaks directly to how we can repair our communities and imagine a new economy based on sharing, generosity, and interdependence. Come November, this is going to be a message we all need.
PUBLISHING INTO GIFT SEASON: The Serviceberry is fundamentally a heart-stirring story about gifts and the power of generosity in our lives. This is a small, elegantly designed hardcover with drawings commissioned for the book. Perfect for the holidays, a "Gift of the Magi" for the 21st century.
ALL AUTHOR PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED: Robin Wall Kimmerer is taking her book's message to heart and redistributing her wealth to her local community by donating all of her proceeds from The Serviceberry to land trusts--organizations that conserve nature from development and destruction. The book will also be printed in an eco-conscious package with recycled paper and printers that have embraced sustainability
THE FIRST NEW BOOK IN A DECADE FROM A LITERARY PHENOM: Braiding Sweetgrass has spent over 198 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list, and the book is a cultural touchstone with over 2 million units sold. Robin Wall Kimmerer's readers have waited more than 10 years for a new book and will be hungry for The Serviceberry.
ELECTION COUNTERPROGRAMMING: Incorporating her expertise of science and indigenous wisdom, Robin Wall Kimmerer has written a slim yet mighty manifesto that shows how we all thrive when we share what we have with each other. This book is a profoundly hopeful and revolutionary one, given that its message speaks directly to how we can repair our communities and imagine a new economy based on sharing, generosity, and interdependence. Come November, this is going to be a message we all need.
PUBLISHING INTO GIFT SEASON: The Serviceberry is fundamentally a heart-stirring story about gifts and the power of generosity in our lives. This is a small, elegantly designed hardcover with drawings commissioned for the book. Perfect for the holidays, a "Gift of the Magi" for the 21st century.
ALL AUTHOR PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED: Robin Wall Kimmerer is taking her book's message to heart and redistributing her wealth to her local community by donating all of her proceeds from The Serviceberry to land trusts--organizations that conserve nature from development and destruction. The book will also be printed in an eco-conscious package with recycled paper and printers that have embraced sustainability
North is the Night - Emily Rath
$32.10
***DELUXE LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN with stenciled edges, a beautiful foil-stamped fabric hardcover, exclusive interior design with full-color illustrated endpapers, and a reversible foil dust jacket!*** Only while supplies last.
Two bold young women defy the gods and mortals, living and dead, in this sapphic reimagining of Finnish folklore from internationally bestselling author Emily Rath. The first in a darkly mythical duology for readers of Katherine Arden, T. Kingfisher, and The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec.In the Finnish wilderness, more than wolves roam the dark forests. For Siiri and Aina, summer's fading light is a harbinger of unwelcome change. Land-hungry Swedes venture north, threatening the peace; a zealous Christian priest denounces the old ways; and young women have begun to disappear. Siiri vows to protect Aina from danger. But even Siiri cannot stop a death goddess from dragging her friend to Tuonela, the mythical underworld. Determined to save Aina, Siiri braves a dangerous journey north to seek the greatest shaman of legend, the only person to venture to the realm of death and return alive. In Tuonela, the cruel Witch Queen turns Aina's every waking moment into a living nightmare. But armed with compassion and cleverness, Aina learns the truth of her capture: the king of the underworld himself has plans for her. To return home, Aina must bargain her heart--as Siiri plots a daring rescue of the woman she loves the most.
Biographical Note:
EMILY RATH is an internationally bestselling author whose chart-topping, queer-inclusive fantasy and romance novels include the Jacksonville Rays and the Tuonella Duet. A former university professor, she holds PhDs in Political Science and Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame. Emily is a third-generation Finnish American whose grandmother gave her a copy of the Kalevala and told stories about their family in Finland while baking pulla bread. She was born in Florida, raised in Kentucky, and now lives with her husband, son, and cat in Jacksonville, Florida. She can be found online at EmilyRathBooks.com, on Instagram @emilyrathauthor and on Tiktok @emilyrathbooks.
Pub Date: December 24, 2024
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
$32.99
Get ready to fly or die in the breathtaking follow-up to Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.
The Deluxe Edition will include stenciled edges and more. The cover reveal is still to come!
January 21, 2025
Mark of the Witch by E.R. Munley
$14.99
Paperback pre-orders exclusive to Four Seasons Books. These preorders will be signed & come with exclusive art print & bookmark.
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The fires of persecution burn hot tonight in the city of Caer.
Since the great rebellion of Myrridia fifty years ago, the Dread King Georg VII has ruled the country of Briganta with an iron fist. A religious zealot and follower of Malleus, the King has decreed that a new wave of inquisitions must begin. He created the Hex Breakers, an elite division of witch hunters to root out the plague of magic in his lands.
Kate Morgan has tried to remain under the radar since her mother’s arrest and execution. By day she works at the Caer Chronicle, and by night she runs an informational blog for the Red Dragon Movement, an organization working to take down the Dread King’s regime. She keeps her nose down and trusts no one with the truth.
When a powerful explosion rocks the Chronicle, Kate finds her world turned upside down. Though her boss is arrested for the incident, she finds herself at the center of the magical world that she thought she had left behind. With the help of her new friends and coven, Kate will embark on a journey to power and destiny.
Will she be able to master the magic she has long suppressed and save the ones she loves from destruction?
Nowhere by Allison Gunn
$30.00 - $75.00
SIGNED FOUR SEASONS BOOKS PREORDER EXCLUSIVE INCLUDES:
- FOUR SEASONS BOOKS EXCLUSIVE TAROT CARD
- BOOKMARK & SWAG
- EARLY RELEASE MARCH 23, 2025 + ENTRY TO EVENT
Mare of Easttown meets The Outsider in this spine-tingling and twisty debut about a series of disappearances in a small, fundamentalist town and what one broken family must do to remain together as dark forces close in.
After losing her young son in an accident, Rachel Kennan throws herself into her career as police chief of a small Virginia town to avoid focusing on her grief. Meanwhile, her husband, Finn, a washed-up writer whose alcoholism led to the devastating tragedy that changed everything, struggles to redeem himself before his family completely falls apart. Their two daughters are the only things keeping Rachel and Finn together, but the girls have demons of their own.At the same time, a disturbing crime rocks their tightknit, religious community, sending Rachel chasing leads in a place that does not take kindly to outsiders. When an ominous force in the forest starts calling to the children, fear spawns hate among the townspeople, placing the Kennan family directly in the line of fire. Left with no choice but to rely on each other, Rachel and Finn must come together to face threats inside and out.A haunting family saga and a disquieting horror debut, Nowhere draws from Appalachian folklore to caution us that true terror is what we bury in our own hearts.
ABOUT ALLISON: Allison Gunn is a professional researcher, writer, and podcaster with a penchant for all things whimsical and strange. An alum of the University of Maryland, she has extensively studied marginalized communities as well as Appalachian folklore and the occult. She currently resides in the wonderfully weird land of West Virginia with her twin daughters, a precocious pup, and one seriously troubled tabby. Nowhere is her first novel.
Her Soul to Take: Deluxe Special Edition : A Paranormal Dark Academia Romance by Harley Laroux
$35.95
DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER: This extra-luxe, limited special edition hardcover of features:
- Stenciled edges
- Reversible dust jacket with foiled accents
- Foiled stamped hardcover
- Designed chapter headers
- Exclusive endpapers
Leon
My reputation among magicians is unblemished. Killer, they call me; killing is what I’m best at. One wrong move and you’re dead. Except her. The one I was supposed to take, the one I should have killed. The cult that once controlled me wants her, but I’m not about to lose my new toy to them.
Rae
I’ve always believed in the supernatural. Hunting for ghosts is my passion, but summoning a demon was never part of the plan. Monsters are roaming the woods, and something ancient—something evil—is waking up . . . and calling my name. I don’t know who I can trust, or how deep this darkness goes. All I know is my one shot at survival is the demon stalking me, and he doesn’t just want my body—he wants my soul.
*PREORDER EXCLUSIVE* Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins
$35.95
The phenomenal fifth book in the Hunger Games series!
When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?
As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.
Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.
When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.
Mockingjay: Deluxe Edition (Sprayed Edges) (The Hunger Games, Book Two) by Suzanne Collins
$18.95
A stunning deluxe edition of Mockingjay, book three in the Hunger Games series! This paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and an iconic new cover. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader.
"My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not dead? I should be dead."
Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding.
District 13 has come out of the shadows and is plotting to overthrow the Capitol. Though she's long been a part of the revolution, Katniss hasn't known it. Now it seems that everyone has had a hand in the carefully laid plans but her.
The success of the rebellion hinges on Katniss's willingness to be a pawn, to accept responsibility for countless lives, and to change the course of the future of Panem. To do this, she must put aside her feelings of anger and distrust. She must become the rebels' Mockingjay--no matter what the cost.
The Hunger Games: Deluxe Edition (Sprayed Edges) by Suzanne Collins
$18.95
A stunning deluxe edition of The Hunger Games, the international bestseller! This paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and an iconic new cover. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader.
Even at the age of sixteen, Katniss Everdeen knows it takes hard work, keen observation, and inner fortitude to survive in the world. Her home, District 12, is under the merciless rule of the Capitol, continually forced to pay after losing a long-ago civil war in the nation of Panem.
One of the ways the Capitol keeps control is its annual Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death featuring two young tributes from each of Panem's twelve districts. This gruesome battle is meant to send home a chilling message: Rebellion will always be punished.
When Katniss finds herself within the Hunger Games arena, she knows the odds aren't in her favor. Any wrong move will end her life--and even the right moves come with a cost. But if she can survive, there is a chance the districts may survive as well...
The Hunger Games has enthralled millions of readers in its examination of the price of war, human nature, and the powerful force of both love and resistance.
Catching Fire: Deluxe Edition (Sprayed Edges) (The Hunger Games, Book Two) Suzanne Collins
$18.95
A stunning deluxe edition of Catching Fire, book two in the Hunger Games series! This paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and an iconic new cover. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader.
Sparks are igniting. Flames are spreading. And the Capitol wants revenge.
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just earned for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules, and now there are rumors of rebellion in the districts. Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: Deluxe Edition (Sprayed Edges) (A Hunger Games Novel) : A Hunger Games Novel by Suzanne Collins
$18.95
A stunning deluxe edition of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! This paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and an iconic new cover. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader.
It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute.
The odds are against him. He's been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined--every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute... and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.
The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees by Beth Norcross & Leah Rampy
$22.95
There is great wisdom to learn from trees, and when we connect intimately with them, we can deepen our spiritual lives and grow in the understanding that all beings are part of the fabric of the holy.
There's something about a majestic redwood, the sweet pink blossoms of a cherry tree in spring, or even a scrawny little pine that moves us in ways we don't fully comprehend. Trees have much to offer as soul friends, and their millennia of growth and loss provide deep wisdom, if we know how to pay attention. The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees encourages us to revel in the beauty and wonder of trees as they increase our capacity to bear witness to loss and grief. Integrating science and spirituality, coauthors Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy explore the knowledge held within the living world of trees and planted within each of us.
Drawing on extensive experience in both forest ecology and spirituality, Norcross and Rampy invite us into a deep mutual relationship with trees, whose wisdom provides comfort, resilience, guidance, and hope during these challenging times. Living amid the uncertainty of climate chaos and biodiversity loss, we experience loneliness, anxiety, grief, and fear. Such times call us to a fuller spiritual presence, richer connections to the world around us, and a deeper knowing that all are held within a sacred web of life.
Pulling from the Center for Spirituality in Nature organization's coursework, Norcross and Rampy offer us guidance and practices based on their experiences leading walks, retreats, and pilgrimages for over two decades. Having witnessed the profound healing and restorative power of trees, they offer us the wisdom of trees as wordless ministers to weary souls. When we learn the ecology of the forest and how to be present in nature, our eyes are opened to the awe and wonder of our world, deepening our sense of sacred oneness.
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