"Bindings" by John Bolton follows the intertwined lives of several characters connected through a mysterious bookstore. Each book on the shelves holds secrets that reflect the tumultuous inner struggles of the patrons who visit. As the characters navigate their personal traumas and desires, the store itself becomes a character, drawing them into its web of magic and discovery. The narrative weaves between reality and fantasy, revealing how literature can bind people together while also delving into the complexities of human relationships. Ultimately, it is a story about connection, healing, and the transformative power of stories. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Books Of Magic .

There are 192 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2006 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Neil Gaiman won both Newbery and Carnegie Medals for The Graveyard Book. Coraline was made into an Academy award-nominated film. He has also won the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award. Carla Jablonski is a novelist, performer, and playwright. Her most recent books Thicker than Water and Silent Echoes were selected for the New York Public Libraries "Books for the Teen Age" list.