Mercer Island Books

Sadly, I have already filed my piece for the Guardian on my top ten favourite bookstores in the world otherwise there would be new entry on the list. Clearly, I was especially excited about this stop because it is my namesake. Mercer Island is in the middle of Washington Lake, just outside Seattle. It is a beautiful place, and not just because we share a number of vowels and consonants. The bookstore proved to be especially sensational, notably the incredible collection of vintage typewriters that grace the tops of the bookshelves. We had a great crowd and the bookstore team - Tonya, Roger & Cindy - threw a little wine, cheese and chocolate party afterward.

Sadly, I could never really afford to live on Mercer Island - it is home to the likes of Jeff Bezos and Paul Allen - but I look forward to returning.