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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 7d

HUGE thanks to the AMAZING independent bookstores on our AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC tour so far. All have signed stock in-store & online! Please support them!
@astoriabookshop.bsky.social in Queens, NYC
@wordbookstores.bsky.social in BK, NYC
@allshewrotebks.bsky.social in Somerville, MA
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A Golden-filigree framed image with a grey-green misty background with the book centered. The book cover features a teal background with a central haunted house (typical Gothic, mansard roof, eerily lit interior, surrounded by encroaching mist and overgrowing forest.) The text is in white script and the subtitle in a rich goldenrod yellow that mirrors the filigree detailing and quatrefoil corner pieces of gothic detailing around the edges.

The quote from Publishers Weekly reads: "[A] spine-tingling investigation of ghostly mayhem and gory deeds. It's a satisfuing combination of well-sourced fact-checking, thoughtful literary analysis, and creepy chills."

Andrea and Leanna are also the co-authors of A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN: TRUE STORIES OF AMERICA'S GHOSTS which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · 8d

Also!
One more October Date Night at the Bookshop available (newsletter subscribers get first dibs)
www.astoriabookshop.com/events/date-...

Astoria Bookshop

Books of all kinds for readers of all ages, located in central Astoria, Queens. Established 2013.

www.astoriabookshop.com

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · 8d

10/10 @ 6:30pm: Zine swap + open mic
10/14 @ 7pm: @judedoyle.bsky.social with @heatherhogan.bsky.social for DILF: DID I LEAVE FEMINISM

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · 8d

10/8: @jeannakadlec.bsky.social with Casey McQuiston (fully booked but wait list available)
10/9 @ 6:30pm: YA writing workshop with Rowana Miller (book purchase required, but free for teens)

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · 8d

Coming up:
10/5 @ 11:30am: storytime!
10/5 @ 5pm: @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social Read In
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Upcoming Events at the Astoria Bookshop 📚

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · 8d

Starting in 25 minutes!

David Lawson @lawsononstage.bsky.social · 10d

TOMORROW! 7pm! The October 2025 @astoriabookshop.bsky.social Storytelling Show! Free storytelling open mic! Show up, throw your name in the bucket, and perform a true, no theme, 5 minute story about something that happened to you! RSVP by emailing david at dtlawson dot com! See you at the show!

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · 20d

It's free book day! As always, BYO bag and get 'em while they last.

A blue library cart with three shelves full of books parked on the sidewalk outside a store. A sign behind it reads "free books, byo bag"

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David Lawson @lawsononstage.bsky.social · 22d

The October 2025 @astoriabookshop.bsky.social Storytelling Show is TWO WEEKS FROM TONIGHT! RSVP to david at dtlawson dot com if you want to show up, throw your name in the bucket, and perform a true, no theme, 5 minute story about something that happened to you! See you there!

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 22d

Just a reminder: This coming Sunday, Sept 21 at 11:30am, I'll be doing a special Sunday Storytime event at Astoria Bookshop, where I'll be reading from my children's book “Pumpkin Spice." For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/reminder-ast... @astoriabookshop.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · 23d

Coming up:
9/18: @lisaspringer.bsky.social
9/21: @ariekaplan.bsky.social
9/24: Hidden Gems book club
9/29: @megjoneswall.bsky.social
9/30 am: @nicoleharoutunian.bsky.social with Barrie Miskin
9/30 pm: @leannareneehieber.bsky.social & @andreajanes.bsky.social
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Upcoming Events at the Astoria Bookshop 📚

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · Sep 5

Registered book club picks are 10% off!
www.astoriabookshop.com/item/ZoOPMvN...

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Aug 28

On Sunday, September 21st at 11:30am, I'll be doing a Sunday Storytime event at Astoria Bookshop, during which I'll read from my new children's book “Pumpkin Spice." For more info, check out this blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/astoria-book... @astoriabookshop.bsky.social #pumpkinspice #authorevents

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static klinger @jessespector.com · Sep 1

i spy @raxkingisdead.bsky.social’s SLOPPY at @astoriabookshop.bsky.social

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David Lawson @lawsononstage.bsky.social · Aug 28

A WEEK FROM TONIGHT is the September 2025 @astoriabookshop.bsky.social Storytelling Show! RSVP email to david at dtlawson dot com if you want to show up, throw your name in the bucket, and perform a true, no theme, 5 minute story about something that happened to you! See you at the show!

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giri nathan @girinathan.bsky.social · Aug 26

shoutout to Mary Carrillo for buying the first signed CHANGEOVER of the day

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · Aug 25

We're outside the US Open today with @girinathan.bsky.social and his new book CHANGEOVER: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis!

Meet the author! Snag an autographed book! Get some swag!

Find us on the boardwalk by the LIRR between 4:30-7:30pm

Copies of Giri Nathan's book Changeover stacked on a table outside in dappled sunlight with a tennis racket balanced between the book at the front and the stack behind

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · Aug 25

Details + tickets for our launch event!
astoriabookshop.com/events/33870...

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · Aug 25

Lexi read this book at least a dozen times as a kid living in the suburbs of Philadelphia, and looking back it was a clear starting point in the winding line that eventually led to making a home and opening a bookstore in NYC

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · Aug 25

If you need more NYC scavenger hunt in your life, may we recommend this tragically out of print YA coming of age summer romance by the late great Paula Danziger. We can't sell it to you but a bunch of used bookstores around the country can.
www.alibris.com/search/books...

Remember Me to Harold Square

Kendra, her brother and a farm boy discover that every day is an adventure packed with surprises, fun and excitement during a summer-long scavenger hunt in New York City. "Danziger's teenagers not onl...

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · Aug 24

You are also likely to cross paths with a bookseller because we are all there all the time 😂

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · Aug 24

If you didn't get a card & stickers, please note you won't be admitted to the cafe BUT you should visit soon and get @tiffanycaban.bsky.social's favorite pancakes.

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · Aug 24

Hope you all had fun on the #ZcavengerHunt today!
Astorians should have no problem deciphering the last clue. 🌷

Zohran's Summer Scavenger Hunt
One of my favorite cafes shares the nickname of my favorite mayor of all time. And don't worry, they always remember to bloom their coffee. Travel to another borough to this cafe to end the hunt!

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thanks, man 💙

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · Aug 24

I mean he DID tell you all to enjoy local neighborhood offerings...
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Aug 24

📣 #ZcavengerHunt:

🕵🏽‍♂️ The final stop opens at 5:30pm! If you arrive early, please enjoy local neighborhood offerings until then 🙂

🕵🏽‍♂️ Only players with clue cards will be able to access the final stop. We couldn’t have imagined how many New Yorkers would be ready to Zcavenge!

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · Aug 24

SHAMLESS SELF PROMOTION TIME
If you're heading to Little Flower for the end of the #ZcavengerHunt the Bookshop is open until 7pm and it's in between the N train & the cafe 🧡

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