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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 3h

Hey, YA readers! ⭐

Join us in the bookshop to meet New York Times bestselling author @mjgwrite.bsky.social! We'll be celebrating the new book in his Above the Black trilogy for teens, AMONG SERPENTS. 🐍

See event details and RSVP here! buff.ly/KCa3RVh

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 5h

Next Saturday! Join us for an event with USA Today bestselling author @lynnekelly.bsky.social (Song for a Whale), celebrating her new #mglit novel, THREE BLUE HEARTS. 🐙

We can't wait to see you there! buff.ly/BFlAVCW

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 7h

On October 25, join us for one of our favorite events... the ✨Tweens Read Book Festival!✨

This FREE festival connects tween readers with amazing middle grade authors. Attend panels, ask questions, & get your books signed! 🥳

Register FREE now to attend! buff.ly/N6XwAxz

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 9h

Happy Saturday, dear friends!

It's a beautiful day in the bookshop. Come shop seasonal reads, great picks for Halloween storytime, and buzzy fall releases. 🍂

We can't wait to see you!

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 10h

Looking forward to it!!

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Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 1d

I'm coming to Houston and will be doing an event with @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social

RSVP for the event!
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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Register free now for this Sunday's virtual event with @charlottestein.bsky.social, celebrating her new novel DEALING WITH A DESPERATE DEMON! 🧡 Charlotte will appear in conversation with @oliviawaite.com.

We hope you'll join us, friends! Register free here: buff.ly/TAIar1B

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Preorder campaign! ❤️🔥

Preorder your copy of NYT bestselling author @authorjelle.bsky.social's new YA romantasy, FORTRESS OF AMBROSE, with us to receive a signed, personalized copy and gorgeous character overlay!

Orders must be placed by next Wednesday, 10/15. buff.ly/dp4Xfaw

Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Friday from the fiction section at Blue Willow Bookshop. 😍

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 2d

We're delighted to offer ✨signed and personalized✨ copies of THE OLD SLEIGH, a gorgeous new picture book by Caldecott Honorees and Blue Willow staff favorites Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey!

We love this instant holiday classic and know you will too. Preorder: buff.ly/KJigKFn

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Next Thursday, don't miss our event with NYT bestselling author @authorjelle.bsky.social, celebrating the explosive finale of the dark, romantic fantasy House of Marionne series, FORTRESS OF AMBROSE! 🔥

J. Elle will appear in conversation with E.B. Golden! buff.ly/ggaOAQO

Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Our beloved shop dog, Jacky Dawson, heading to the back to file some paperwork (read: take another nap!). 🐶

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Tonight! We can't wait to see you at ✨A Good Yarn✨

This book and yarn crafts club meets monthly to work on our yarn/needle projects and chat about books. 🧶

We'll be discussing The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel by Katherine Reay. All are welcome. Join us! buff.ly/5eV2Ujj

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 3d

We're excited to welcome James Beard Award–nominated chef Arnold Myint to the bookshop to celebrate his cookbook, FAMILY THAI: Bringing the Flavors of Thailand Home!

He'll be joined in conversation by Vanarin Kuch, pastry chef & owner of Koffeteria in Houston! buff.ly/dDfFzvs

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Friends, we know many of you are looking for an alternative to Am@zon's Audible.

We encourage you to check out @libro.fm, which supports indie bookshops like us — not billionaires. 😍

Today through October 13, shop their amazing Indie Bookshop Appreciation Sale! buff.ly/jsMFA2U

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Tomorrow, don't miss our meeting of ✨A Good Yarn✨

This book and yarn crafts club meets monthly to work on our yarn/needle projects and chat about books. 🧶

We'll be discussing The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel by Katherine Reay. All are welcome. Join us! buff.ly/5eV2Ujj

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Today is ✨the LAST DAY✨ to preorder THE WEAVER BRIDE by Lydia Gregovic if you want your book personalized! 🌹

Preorder now to receive a signed, personalized copy of this new romantasy—complete with stenciled edges and printed endpapers—plus custom bookmarks! buff.ly/t5fcaeO

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 3d

✨Tonight!✨

Don't miss our event with New York Times bestselling authors @sararaaschbooks.com and @bethrevis.bsky.social, celebrating their new historical romantasy, THE CRIMSON THRONE.

We can't wait to see you there! buff.ly/axpCmOL

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Looking for a special gift for the newest reader in your life?

We offer subscriptions of hand-selected books for newborns to four year-olds!

Learn more here, and don't hesitate to give us a call with any questions. buff.ly/f25WXY8

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Friends, we know many of you are looking for an alternative to Am@zon's Audible.

We encourage you to check out @libro.fm, which supports indie bookshops like us — not billionaires. 😍

Today through October 13, shop their amazing Indie Bookshop Appreciation Sale! buff.ly/jsMFA2U

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 4d

✨Tomorrow!✨

Join us in the bookshop for an event with New York Times bestselling authors @sararaaschbooks.com and @bethrevis.bsky.social, celebrating their new historical romantasy, THE CRIMSON THRONE.

We can't wait! buff.ly/axpCmOL

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 4d

All roads lead to the bookshop. 😍

Or at least, they should. 😂

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 5d

Out TOMORROW! 🍂

We're delighted to partner with @charlottestein.bsky.social on the preorder for her new book, DEALING WITH A DESPERATE DEMON.

Preorder here to receive a signed bookplate, a notecard, & an illustrated page overlay, while supplies last. 😍
buff.ly/pPbvsci

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 5d

We're excited to welcome Caroline Shankle and her mom, Melanie Shankle, to Houston to celebrate their new devotional, THE LION AND THE BEAR: A 100-Day Guide for Facing Your Giants.

This is going to be a wonderful event! ✨ Get your tickets now to join us: buff.ly/5N2wd7n

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 5d

✨Audiobook sale!✨

Friends, we know many of you are looking for an alternative to Am@zon's Audible. We'd love to tell you about @libro.fm, which supports indie bookshops like us. 😍

Today through October 13, shop their amazing Indie Bookshop Appreciation Sale! buff.ly/jsMFA2U

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