People

You! You make Garden Party Books possible with your support, donations, encouragement, and good cheer. Thank you for making our jobs so much fun.

Anna Smith (she/her) is the majority owner of Garden Party Books. She loves reading and books, especially memoirs about faith transitions, history, and the works of L. M. Montgomery.

Andy Smith (he/him) is the entrepreneurial spirit behind the business, the hype man, the minority owner, occasional worker, and the eye candy (according to Anna). He loves science fiction and fantasy, and his favorite book series is Malazan Book of the Fallen.

Carrie Boes (she/her) is a bookseller at Garden Party Books. She’s an avid reader who loves talking about books, and she keeps the store ship-shape! She recommends The Lonely Polygamist and Musical Chairs.

For more book recommendations from all staff, shop our Bookshop page!