The Bookstore

Reviews

"Sweet and touching" – NJ Arts

"It is a play filled with love for life, both physical and intellectual kinds. It is a love letter to all those indie bookstores that are still struggling to survive in an era of big chain stores and online shopping." – Out in Jersey

"A splendid theatrical piece with sincere, humorous, and poignant moments"
"The four actors charm as they master Michael Walek’s genuine dialogue and deliver performances you will long remember." – BroadwayWorld

"The actors take ownership of these roles like they would on a long-running televisions series, giving us shades of realistic and deeply sympathetic humanity." – TheaterMania

"The Bookstore is a beautiful tale of human companionship and how a spark of curiosity can lead to deep, genuine connection."
"It is intelligent, thought provoking, and touching–in other words, incredibly well written. The actors bring this to life with nuance, purpose, and above all else, love." – Pages on Stages

"A delightful new play for bibliophiles" – Book Marketing Buzz Blog

"A moving and comic play that proves highly entertaining and an enjoyable theatrical experience" – NewsNotesDance

★★★★ "Spectacular!"
"If you love books, love bookstore, love stories about the writers who created those bound unforgettable narratives that are part of our life story, then this play is for you" – The Front Row Center

"Michael Walek's The Bookstore is a cozy, unprepossessing play about the power of literature to change one's life and the importance of both writing and reading." – OffOffOnline