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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 21h

Writer, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, champion powwow dancer, and student of Salish art and history, Julian Brave NoiseCat, is discussing his new book, WE SURVIVED THE NIGHT. Joining Julian in conversation is trailblazing athlete, actress, and advocate Kali Reis. buff.ly/J1xxbM5

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 2d

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 2d

Charco Press is one of our absolute favorite indie presses, focused on publishing new translations of literature from Latin America. Enjoy some of our favorites from this small press, with one liners written by our ever witty book buyer, Cristin.
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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 2d

We have just a handful of tickets left for our special event with actor, writer and producer Lukas Gage, discussing his debut memoir, I WROTE THIS FOR ATTENTION. Joining Lukas in conversation is multidisciplinary artist Julia Fox. ✨
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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 3d

Cultural icons only! Thomas Pynchon, Chris Kraus, Jane Birkin (by the ever glossy @Marisa Meltzer) are all new today. Check our story for a link to the Thomas Pynchon name generator, and drop your favorites in the comments!
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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 4d

It's Banned Books Week! Join writer and bookseller Riley Womack as he takes us through some of the reasons these classic books have been banned or challenged.
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Northwestern University's MA in Writing, MFA in Prose & Poetry @nugradwriting.bsky.social · 5d

New post up on our Word Cafe site by Northwestern School of Professional Studies MFA student Kevin McEvoy about his favorite indie bookstore - the @strandbookstore.bsky.social in NYC!

sps.northwestern.edu/masters/word...

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 7d

Do you want The Strand tour? From the basement full of non-fiction to the Rare Book Room on the third floor, The Strand is full of treasures for you to explore. Open every day from 10-9, we'll see you in the bookstore! (Sparkle emoji, book emoji, house emoji)

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 8d

Strand on Film 🎞️ We had an amazing time celebrating! Thank you for celebrating with us for 98 years!

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 9d

Upcoming October events at The Strand 🎃

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 10d

Herzog! Chomsky! Powers! Oh My! It's a killer last Tuesday in September for us here at The Strand, and the books keep getting cooler—not just in color scheme.

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 12d

STRAND DAY 2025!🎉

On Saturday we celebrated our 98th year anniversary, and the turn out was record breaking! Thank you to everyone who made the day a success; we would be nowhere without all of you!

Here’s to 98 more years of The Strand!📚❤️

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 15d

In case you didn’t hear, our 98th anniversary is this Saturday, September 27th! To celebrate, we are offering an exclusive 20% off discount for all books!* This discount includes all of the beautiful art books we have in stock. See you on Saturday!

*discount is in store only

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 16d

It’s been quite the 98 years for us!❤️📚

We hope to see you on Saturday, September 27th for our anniversary celebration—a day full of author signings, kids activities, a 20% storewide discount (in store only) and more!

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 17d

You get a signed book! And you get a signed book! We have signed books galore for this week’s new arrival highlights—get them before they’re gone! You can find all of these and more here: buff.ly/ZsyJPQg

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Jessica Francis Kane @jfkane.bsky.social · 20d

Signed copies at Three Lives and @strandbookstore.bsky.social!

(Three Lives sold through the whole first batch 🥹)

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 21d

STRAND DAY 2025!

Join us on Saturday, September 27 to celebrate our 98th ANNIVERSARY! We have a full day of festivities planned including author signings, exclusive merchandise, family-friendly activities, evening programming, and a rare 20% off storewide discount—our only annual sale! ❤️📚

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 23d

Our famous Blind Date with a Book table is getting a new look for Strand Day! Join us on Saturday, September 27 at any of our locations for an exclusive line of Blind Date with a Book options with original artwork by our very own booksellers!

Join our newsletter to stay up to date: buff.ly/nkD1J00

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 24d

National Book Award Longlists are out, and we’ve got two veteran authors releasing new works today! In total, our new release highlights would be put in our Strand Shortlist for “most cohesive new arrivals color scheme of 2025.” All of these picks and more can be found at the link: buff.ly/tbjdNm5

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Clay McLeod Chapman @claymcleod.bsky.social · 28d

Letting the devil in with Nat Cassidy at The Strand Bookstore for Rachel Harrison’s launch of PLAY NICE. @rachelharrison.bsky.social @natcassidy.bsky.social @strandbookstore.bsky.social

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 28d

Preorder a signed copy of the worldwide sensation ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu and receive access to an exclusive virtual event with your purchase! Then join us on Tuesday, September 23 for a special virtual conversation between SenLinYu and Avendell!

🔗: buff.ly/H781pBu

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 28d

See you on September 27th...👀

Stay tuned for more!

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the launch of Elizabeth Gilbert’s new book, ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER! It was a packed house with an electric crowd for an emotional and powerful event.

Click the link for a signed copy: buff.ly/p29Vfp8

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · Sep 9

It’s a big week for non fiction, and not just because Elizabeth Gilbert and Steph Curry are sharing a pub date. We’ve also got a memoir about John Prine, a wistful novel of Brooklyn polyamory, and a long awaited translation from a popular crime writer.

All of these and more here: buff.ly/lSmuz8m

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · Sep 4

Tomorrow (September 5) we have the honor of hosting the iconic Ai Weiwei in our Rare Book Room as he discusses the AI WEIWEI HANDBOOK in conversation with Orville Schell. There are a few tickets left, so get yours now! We hope to see you on Friday.

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