Welcome to

Matchmaker Bookshop

where readers and books live happily ever after

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“Books may well be the only true magic.” ~ Alice Hoffman ~

why matchmaker?

because finding your next book is our favorite pastime.

We can’t imagine a world without books. There’s a special kind of alchemy that happens when the right book gets into the right hands. And we truly believe there IS a right book for everyone…

Sometimes you just need a matchmaker.

Whether you’re an avid bookworm or are merely book-curious, we can’t wait to help you find your perfect read! And maybe a gift, or a tshirt, or a tote bag, or…

About matchmaker bookshop

Hello!

I’m lauren cardick, and i can’t wait to meet you.

I learned to read at age four and haven’t taken my nose out of a book since. Books are my friends, books are mentors, books are healers and fortune tellers. Books are the through line of my life, and I want to share them with you. Let’s be book besties.

Meet the Team

“‎The story is truly finished - and meaning is made - not when the author adds the last period, but when the reader enters.”

celeste ng

"Think before you speak. Read before you think."

~ Fran Lebowitz ~

"Think before you speak. Read before you think." ~ Fran Lebowitz ~

make yourself at home

come for the books, stay for the atmosphere.

With new titles arriving every week and an ever-evolving backlist, there’s always something new to peruse at Matchmaker. And we’re more than just books! We also have a finely curated selection of gift products, branded merchandise, and toys.

So wander the shelves. Cozy up in an armchair. Read on our back patio. Attend an event or workshop. Help yourself to a complimentary beverage or baked good. Matchmaker Bookshop just became your new favorite hang on the North Shore.

our bookshop is here

remember,

An effective independent bookstore is a partnership with the community, and we are committed to a vibrant and thriving Highland Park. Our knowledgeable staff is standing by to help you choose your next book, select and wrap the perfect gift, or just gush over your favorite author’s latest release.

for you.

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events

Check back here for our growing list of events, workshops, and classes! New events are being added all the time.

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