Welcome to Litsy!

This �celebration of the world of books� (Kirkus) serves up �comfort food for bookworms� (Publishers Weekly) in true stories from the booksellers and librarians�the superheroes of reading�as told to the greatest storyteller of our time, James Patterson. To be a bookseller or librarian� You have to play detective. Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. An advocate. A visionary. A person who creates �book joy� by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, �You�ve got to read this. You�re going to love it.� Step inside The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians and enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, find whatever you want or require. This place has the magic of rainbows and unicorns, but it's also a business. The book business. Meet the smart and talented people who live between the pages�and who can�t wait to help you find your next favorite book.