One Community, One Book Launches this Month!

The Sanibel Recreation Center, MacIntosh Books + Paper and the Sanibel Public Library, present One Community, One Book — a locally focused book club open to both adults and children. Each month, we'll explore books by local authors or featuring themes tied to Sanibel, Southwest Florida, and the greater state of Florida — from captivating fiction and inspiring nonfiction to regional history and storytelling rooted in our unique island culture.

What to Expect:

Monthly discussions held at the Sanibel Recreation Center, beginning with the kick-off event on September 18th at noon.

Occasional author visits for enriching in-person conversations.

Light refreshments served.

Open to the public!

Join your neighbors as we come together through the power of local literature and community. We’ll see you there!

Don't Miss the Sunrise Sale this Saturday!

Hosted by the SanCap Chamber, the Sanibel-Captiva Sunrise Sale will take place on Aug. 30 from 7:07 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will feature exclusive deals, tiered sales, discounts up to 50%, BOGOs, free gifts with purchases, giveaways and in-store perks from 45 participating businesses, plus a grand prize drawing. More details here: https://www.captivasanibel.com/news/2025/08/chamber-to-host-islands-first-ever-sunrise-sale/

Randy Wayne White's Tomlinson's Wake is coming!

Meet Randy Wayne White Tuesday, August 26th at 6:30 PM

If you are unable to attend the event on 8/26, but would like a signed copy of the book, CLICK HERE to preorder!

THE EVENT

Join us for a special night of storytelling!

Randy Wayne White in conversation with WGCU’s Cary Barbour, to launch the latest Doc Ford mystery, Tomlinson’s Wake! Last year’s event was magical. Randy is a masterful storyteller and this venue allows for an intimate, comfortable experience you won’t want to miss.

Tickets include a personalized copy of Tomlinson’s Wake and will be limited to 100 guests. We offer two choices for tickets-

1 ticket and 1 signed copy of Tomlinson’s Wake, $40 CLICK HERE

2 tickets and 1 signed copy of Tomlinson’s Wake, $50 CLICK HERE

This event will be held at the Player’s Circle Theatre in Fort Myers and doors open at 6:00 PM. The concession stand will be open for refreshment purchases before the event.

**Tickets will be emailed to the address entered. Please use shipping option TICKET when checking out or call the shop at 239-472-1447.

Summer on Sanibel

New hours, less traffic and a relaxed vibe! Sanibel is coming back strong and so is your favorite local Independent Bookshop. Grab your girlfriends or your one and only and head out to the islands for a day. There are memories to be made!

Save the Date for Deidra Duncan's Love Sick Release Party!

Join us on Thursday, May 15th from 4-6, when we welcome Deidra Duncan and toast her new novel, Love Sick!

About the Book~

Their bedside manner needs a little work…
Love may be the best medicine, but first-year resident Grace Rose isn’t prescribing it anytime soon. Not since her ex broke her heart in med school, and especially not since hearing the rumor that she slept her way into the OB-GYN program. (Spoiler alert: So not true.) With her social anxiety already in full spiral, Grace is determined to set the record straight. But after a tense first encounter with fellow resident Julian Santini—with his annoying good looks and witty charm—she realizes that her reputation may never fully recover.

Julian didn’t mean to offend Grace. After all, he’s just as fed up with the toxic “BrOB-GYN” culture as she is. He’s got his own drama to triage anyway—like proving that he earned his spot in this residency, not simply lucked into it. Still, something about Grace gets under his skin…and not always in a bad way.

Forced to work together through grueling shifts and sleepless nights, Grace and Julian try to cut back on the bickering for the sake of their training. Before long, however, a different kind of tension exposes the cracks in their truce. With their hearts in critical condition, will they accept that love is the best remedy of all?

Grey’s Anatomy meets The Hating Game in this delicious, laugh out loud rom-com set in the world of a tight-knit group of OB-GYN residents—written by a practicing physician.

Trunk Show with Art Ranger Toni!

Macintosh Books will host a Sip ‘n Shop /Trunk Show for Art Ranger Toni on Saturday, March 22nd from 1-4.  See her unique, hand-painted items, up close and personal while we chat about books, art & COMMUNITY!  Toni’s unique and cheerful pieces will be available for purchase and make a great gift for yourself, your home or your mom. 

 Heart of the Island Shops is the home of Sanibel Art & Frame and Home by Rachel Pierce, so triple the art, triple the fun!  

 Mark your calendar and we’ll see you soon at Macintosh Books / 1620 Periwinkle Way.

Don't Miss These February Events!

Saturday, February 8th 12-1

Jennifer Moorman signing the Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds

Thursday, February 13th 4-6

Celebrate Galentine’s Day with local romance author, Tara September

Saturday, February 15th 11-1

Jennifer Coburn signing the Girls of the Glimmer Factory

Thursday, February 27th 5-6

Lisa Black signing Not Who We Expected

Meet Kathy Kleiner Rubin

This FREE event will be held at the Sanibel Community House. Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-kathy-kleiner-rubin-a-light-in-the-dark-tickets-1141235900299?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you there!

What's Happening on Sanibel this weekend (December 6-8th)

So many great things happening on island this weekend!

Join us for Luminary on Friday 5:30-9 for sips, snacks at holiday cheer at the Heart of the Island Shops. My neighbors, Sanibel Art and Frame and Home by Rachel Pierce will also be open! Local, Karey Nicely will be here signing her new cookbook, A Taste of Sanibel from 5:30-6:30. It makes a great gift!

Sunday from 11-1, meet Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur (also an island mom!) when she talks about her new book, the Doctor is No Longer In.

Both are a GREAT opportunity to shop for last-minute gifts and mix and mingle with your neighbors.

Signed Copies of the Mango Tree and cast your vote!

We were thrilled to host Annabelle Tometich on November 15th, compliments of the Sanibel Captiva Trust Company’s Wisdom of Women series! Thank you to everyone who visited and a BIG thanks to our friends at the Trust Company for bringing this terrific event to MacIntosh.

We have a handful of signed copies available and this extraordinary memoir would make a terrific gift for the holidays. Please call 239-472-1447 as they will go fast. Annabelle is also nominated for the Southern Book Prize and you can vote for her book here: https://thesouthernbooksellerreview.org/southern-book-prize/#sbpballot

Hurricane Milton Recovery Continues

Our island bookshop is temporarily closed for repairs post Hurricane Milton. You can continue to support us online by shopping at Bookshop.org or Libro.fm and we appreciate your support. Follow us on FaceBook and/or Instagram for daily updates. We’ll be back soon, Sanibel!

Tickets are live for RANDY WAYNE WHITE!

Join us for a special night of storytelling with local legend, Randy Wayne White!

Randy Wayne White will be in conversation with WGCU’s Cary Barbour, to launch the latest Doc Ford mystery, One Deadly Eye! This event will benefit the recovery of the Fort Myers Beach Public Library, as well as, MacIntosh Books + Paper, Sanibel’s oldest and only independent bookshop.

Tickets include a personalized copy of One Deadly Eye. After the conversation, you’ll have the opportunity to chat with Randy Wayne White and have your book personalized.

The event will be held at the Player’s Circle Theatre in Fort Myers and doors open at 6:30 PM. The concession stand will be open for refreshment purchases.

Buy tickets by calling MacIntosh at 239-472-1447 or by clicking here : https://www.macintoshbooks.com/newitems/meet-randy-wayne-white

Order the latest DOC FORD ADVENTURE, available this JUNE!

We’re thrilled to offer you the latest Doc Ford novel, releasing June 4th. Signed copies are available for ordering and shipping, so reserve yours now!

RESERVE A COPY TODAY!

We Are Back Strong For 2024!

We are open for business! Don’t mind the work and repairs that are happening along the way as we finish rebuilding :)