Kelly Clayton
Kelly Clayton is the owner of the English language bookstore Semi-Colon Books here in
Costa Rica. The bookstore features a curated selection of new and used books in
English for all ages. Kelly has a very large TBR list and prefers thrillers and non-fiction,
but also enjoys fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and general literature. She is obsessed with
memory, storytelling, and pop culture. Semi-Colon Books is located in Santa Ana (near
San Jose) and participates in the National Reading Festival, various book fairs, and
monthly book discussions. The bookstore often hosts events because Kelly believes
that talking about books builds community and connection. There’s nothing better than
a discussion that starts with “have you read”!
Follow Semi-Colon on Instagram at semicolonbookscr, on Facebook at Semi-Colon
Books CR, or see our website at www.semicoloncr.com
Events with Kelly Clayton
Beach Reading RetreatApril 30 - May 4, 2025
Is your idea of the perfect vacation one in which you have nothing to think about but what you are reading? Our relaxing reading retreats are designed for this! Spend your days reading by the saltwater pool, at the beach, or in your room as you listen to the monkeys play. Meet other book lovers and discuss your favorite reads. Our host, Nereus Retreats, is a beautiful family-run boutique retreat center in Puerto Jimenez, a town that feels like it is at the end of the world. Nestled on the Osa Peninsula, the hotel has its own jungle-path access to…
