In this episode of True Cozy Ghost Stories, we crack open the covers of three of America’s most beloved—and sweet-spirited—independent bookstores. These aren’t tales of terror, but of memory: the faint scent of lavender between poetry shelves, a Beat-era novel nudged from its place, and a playful child ghost who still stacks picture books after closing time.

📚 First, in The Lavender Lady of Bertram’s Books, we travel to Belfast, Maine, where a Victorian woman named Lavinia is said to curate the poetry section, leaving behind a trail of floral perfume and perfectly placed Keats.

📖 Next, in Beat Ghosts and Paperbacks, we wander the labyrinthine aisles of Haslam’s Bookstore in St. Petersburg, Florida, where visitors swear Jack Kerouac still roams the Beat Generation shelves—occasionally tipping On the Road to the floor for an unsuspecting reader.

👻 Finally, in The Boy in the Book Nook, we visit The Haunted Bookshop in Mobile, Alabama, where the giggle of a young boy, the clatter of wooden blocks, and mysteriously rearranged children’s books suggest story time is never really over. These accounts draw on documented reports, staff recollections, and long-held local lore—gently adapted into first-person tales for the cozy-horror heart. Perfect for listeners who love dusty stacks, flickering reading-lamps, and spirits who stay for the stories.

🎙️ This episode is perfect for fans of:

• haunted bookstores & gentle ghosts
• cozy horror with literary charm
• paranormal folklore & bookish legends
• old buildings that smell like well-loved pages
• lavender perfume, cold spots, and ghostly giggles