Black Lab Bookstore

05/22/2026

Summer Reading Totes are ready! See you Sunday, June 7 at Riverfest!

05/16/2026

Today’s Restaurant Review: Pepettini in Cornwall on Hudson NY is a gem in the Hudson Valley. Intimate, inviting and delicious. Wonderful food and drink menu. Outdoor dining for summer fun. Enjoy!

05/07/2026

Great things happening at Black Lab Bookstore . Amazing authors sharing their journey. Join us June 7. Video courtesy of my iPhone while walking my dog.

05/06/2026

Great things happening at Black Lab Bookstore. Amazing authors sharing their journey ! Come join us! Video courtesy of my iPhone while walking my dog.

05/02/2026

See what’s growing at the Black Lab Bookstore! One free with book purchase at RiverFest, June 7. While supplies last. (tomatoes and peppers)

01/23/2026

Did you know that the BlackLabBookstore has Goldsboro numbered special editions and other sought after signed books for sale? Like new and in great condition. Reach out to me for details. [email protected].

01/23/2026

Today's Book(s) Review
A Margarete Cassalina Collection

Never Be Afraid to Fly is a story about choosing bravery in small and meaningful ways. Helen Bach, a woman looking for self-discovery, is trusting her intuition, embracing her vulnerability and stepping into new possibilities despite her fear of the future. It’s a tender and encouraging read that tells it's story through feeling rather than action, leaving readers with the reassurance that they already carry what they need to soar.

ISBN 979-8-31781-929-3 / Amazon

Embracing the Beauty in the Broken is a gentle read that reminds you healing doesn’t have to be loud or linear. With quiet wisdom and tender honesty, Margarete Cassalina explores conflict and resolution with stories that can become places of meaning rather than shame. The book feels like a conversation with someone who is listening to you and provides a space to start the conversation. Margarete is giving reassurance that being broken doesn’t make you less whole; sometimes, it’s where the beauty begins.

ISBN 978-1-5320-8309-9 / Amazon

See You at Sunset is a tender and reflective read that lingers like the last light of day. A fictional narrative of compassion and insight from a young woman fighting to live for a life and family she loves dearly. It’s perfect for readers who enjoy savoring emotions rather than rushing through them. It’s the kind of collection that invites you to slow down, breathe and meet yourself right where you belong.

ISBN 978-1-5320-2744-4 / Amazon

Beyond Breathing is a quiet and thoughtful book that explores healing on a deeper level. It’s the author’s journey from the unimaginable loss of her daughter to Cystic Fibrosis to her life ‘beyond just breathing’. With gentle language and emotional honesty, Margarete Cassalina moves past survival and into what it means to truly live, feel and grow. The reflections are simple yet meaningful, offering comfort without pressure and insight without heaviness. It’s a soothing read for anyone learning that healing is more than just getting through the day, it’s about reconnecting with yourself.

ISBN 978-1-9352-7857-3 / Amazon

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01/10/2026

Don’t let the size fool you because this little spot delivers incredible food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Everything we tried was delicious and the cozy setting made the experience even better. A true hidden gem. Vidalia 21 Phillips Rd, Lawrenceville NJ.

01/09/2026

01/04/2026

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