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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 15h

October events continue with these three>>>

Check out our events calendar for more information and book your ticket today! blue-house-books.com/events

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 15h

October events continue with >>>

More information here - blue-house-books.com/events

#booksky💙📚

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 15h

October is packed with incredible events at Blue House Books! From author meet & greets to community celebrations, there’s something for every book lover this month. 🍂

See all the details and mark your calendars by looking here: www.blue-house-books.com/events

A graphic with a white background and a pumpkin, it says- Upcoming events in October-

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 16h

This #NewReleaseTuesday (on a Wednesday) post finishes with these great picks-

#booksky💙📚

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Savage Blooms" by S.T. Gibson in front of a wall with a frame and flowers.
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S. T. Gibson, the queen of erotic fantasy romance, returns with this ravishingly dark trilogy of gothic manors, faery magic, and forbidden desires set in the foreboding Highlands of Scotland.

For as long as Adam can remember, the legends passed down from his world-traveling grandfather have called him to a crumbling manor in the Highlands. His closest friend Nicola longs for the same adventure, as well as for Adam himself. She'll follow him just about anywhere - even to the remote wilds of Scotland - if it pushes the pair to surrender to their shared attraction.

But when a storm strikes and strands them unexpectedly, Adam and Nicola find themselves at the mercy of the eccentric owner of the infamous house, Eileen, as well as her brooding groundskeeper, Finley.

Trapped by the weather, and bound by ancient faery magic, Nicola and Adam get more than they bargained for as they become entangled in Eileen and Finley's world of mind games, deceit and forbidden desire. As ancestral sins are unearthed, Adam and Nicola will have to reckon with the spell Eileen and Finley have cast over them - and whether or not they even want to be free.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Baby-Sitters Club: Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter" by Ellen T. Crenshaw based on the novels by Ann M. Martin.
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A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by National Book Award longlister and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Ellen T. Crenshaw!
The Mancusis don't have any kids... but they sure do have a lot of pets! So when they're desperate for a sitter, who do they call? The Baby-sitters Club! Kristy feels pretty sure that the BSC does not pet-sit. But Jessi has always liked animals, and she talks Kristy into being okay with her taking the job.

With snakes on the loose and sick hamsters, Jessi's got plenty of pet-sitting troubles, and things don't get any easier when she and her friends get into a big fight. Will Jessi be able to handle her pet-sitting job when things are going wrong with the baby-sitters, too?

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 16h

#NewReleaseTuesday continues (on a Wednesday) with >>>

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "A Mouthful of Dust" by Nghi Vo in front of a book display.
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Hunger makes monsters in this dark new tale in Nghi Vo's Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle.

"Nghi Vo is so good."―NPR on The Brides of High Hill

Wandering Cleric Chih of Singing Hills and their hoopoe companion Almost Brilliant come to the river town of Baolin chasing stories of a legendary famine. Amid tales of dishes served to royalty and desserts made of dust, they discover the secrets of what happens when hunger stalks the land and what the powerful will do to hide their crimes.

Trapped in the mansion of a sinister magistrate, Chih and Almost Brilliant must learn what happened in Baolin when the famine came to call, and they must do so quickly...because the things in the shadows are only growing hungrier.

The Singing Hills Cycle has been shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award, the Locus Award, and the Ignyte Award, and has won the Crawford Award and the Hugo Award.

The novellas are standalone stories linked by the Cleric Chih, and may be read in any order.

The Empress of Salt and Fortune
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain
Into the Riverlands
Mammoths at the Gates
The Brides of High Hill
A Mouthful of Dust

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Hearth Witch's Guide: To Magic & Murder" by Kiri Callaghan in front of a book display.
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"For all intents and purposes, we are still blissfully separated from the mortals, but there have been…complications."

When a rise in London's supernatural crime puts Fey society at risk of discovery, the Winter Council turns to an unlikely solution: Avery Hemlock, the changeling they sentenced to 500 Years of Nightmares. Inherently lacking social grace and missing approximately two centuries of world knowledge, Avery must find a way to acclimate and solve the case or lose her probationary freedom.

After being left at the altar and dropping out of medical school, Saga Trygg attempts to rekindle her faith in life, humanity, and witchcraft. But when her new neighbor, Avery, accidentally reveals the Fey that have been living among humanity all along, Saga realizes magic is far more than prayers, intention, and candles.

Each faced with navigating an unfamiliar world, the two form an unexpected partnership—but shortly into Avery's investigation, they discover the threat might be closer to Saga than either of them imagined, and Avery will do anything to protect the first friend she's had in more than two hundred years.

Rich bonus features for the deluxe edition include:

Gorgeous interior art

Beautiful sprayed edges

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Second Chance Cinema" by Thea Weiss in front of a book display.
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A magical theater atop a cobblestone path alters what a couple knows about themselves—and each other—in this scintillating debut brimming with nostalgia and life-affirming wonder.

At the end of a fog-covered alley, glitters a glamorous cinema. It’s nearly impossible to find. When Ellie and her fiancé, Drake, stumble upon it during a late-night walk, they’re shocked to discover what’s playing inside the red-velvet auditorium: their formative memories.

Drake fears what the cinema might reveal, but eventually gives in when Ellie insists they return for more viewings. She’s haunted by a night from her past that she doesn’t fully remember. This is her opportunity to piece the story back together. But as the memories displayed on screen inch closer to the present, they realize they’re both keeping secrets from each other.

With their wedding on the horizon, Ellie and Drake must decide if seeing their pasts changes their plans for a future together. Filled with warmth, hope, and a dash of magic, The Second Chance Cinema is both an enchanting escape and a thought-provoking examination of how our memories shape who we are.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Crimson Throne" by Sara Raasch & Beth Revis in front of a brick wall.
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Samson Calthorpe's curse has isolated him from everyone he has ever cared about. So, when the opportunity arises to break the curse, he grabs it. All he has to do for his freedom is risk his life and become a royal spy, using every bit of the skills and resolve he's picked up on the streets of London to infiltrate the court of the Scottish Queen and uncover a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth.

For years, Alyth Graham has been protecting Mary Queen of Scots from threats both physical and magical, including the Queen's own husband, Lord Darnley. Alyth is more than meets the eye though, the child of a fae prince and a human mother, she is among the most powerful protectors in Scotland: guardians sworn to defend against the Red Caps, a bloodthirsty fae clan . . . that Lord Darnley is in league with to overtake Scotland.

As Alyth and Samson circle each other in the volatile and glamorous Scottish court, both seek to uncover threats to their own countries. They have one unifying link: their shared hatred and suspicion of Lord Darnley…and their undeniable pull towards each other. Using secret codes, hidden messages, and a little bit of magic, Alyth and Samson unravel a plot centuries in the making. Lord Darnley is only a pawn, and in this game, the queen takes all.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 16h

It’s #NewReleaseTuesday! (err Wednesday)

It’s that magical day when fresh stories hit the shelves! Even better? Some of these exciting titles tie right into our upcoming events so you can read along and join the fun!

Shop in person until 6, or online anytime at ShopAtBHB.com!

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Mockingbird Court" by Juneau Black in front of a display.
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Upcoming event: MOCKINGBIRD COURT: Juneau Black in Kenosha!
https://blue-house-books.com/events/3539020251010

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In the latest installment in the beloved Shady Hollow series, everyone's favorite vulpine investigator Vera Vixen must contend with a cold-hearted killer—and the ghost of her own past.

It's a crisp, cool autumn in Shady Hollow, and preparations are underway for the annual Harvest Festival. Creatures have flocked from far and wide to partake in the seasonal festivities, from pumpkin carving to pie tasting to soup throwing. With all these new faces around town, it’s the perfect time for someone to slip in unnoticed.

Unless that someone is Bradley Marvel, the most famous author—and most noticeable personality—in any woodland warren. It seems the wolf is on the lam. Back in the city, a body was found in his penthouse apartment at Mockingbird Court, and Marvel skipped town before the questioning could commence.

Marvel claims to be innocent, and it's up to Vera and her friends to piece together what might have happened that fateful night so many miles away in the beating heart of the big city. But things get complicated when Vera learns that she also knows the victim ... and might even be implicated herself.

A photo of the book, "The Intruder" by Freida McFadden sitting on the floor of the bookstore with a couple copies facing you so you can see the sprayed edges.
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Who knows what the storm will blow in…

Casey's cabin in the wilderness is not built for a hurricane. Her roof shakes, the lights flicker, and the tree outside her front door sways ominously in the wind. But she's a lot more worried about the girl she discovers lurking outside her kitchen window.

She's young. She's alone. And she's covered in blood.

The girl won't explain where she came from, or loosen her grip on the knife in her right hand. And when Casey makes a disturbing discovery in the middle of the night, things take a turn for the worse.

The girl has a dark secret. One she'll kill to keep. And if Casey gets too close to the truth, she may not live to see the morning.

In this taut, deadly tale of survival and desperation, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden explores how far one girl will go to save herself.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Birds of the Great Lakes" by Dexter Patterson in front of a book display.
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Upcoming event: BIRDS OF THE GREAT LAKES: Dexter Patterson in Kenosha! https://blue-house-books.com/events/3436920251030

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From the co-founder of Wisconsin's BIPOC Birding Club comes a fun and accessible guide to birding throughout the Great Lakes.

The Great Lakes region is teeming with scores of beautiful birds, and the Birds of the Great Lakes will help you find them. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly seen birds that help make the Great Lakes the natural wonders that they are.

An emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability help empower conservation and ensure that birding around our most precious resources will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the region.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 2d

🎃 October Keychain Club Perk! 🎃

This month, our Blue House Keychain Club members get 10% off all spooky books - the perfect excuse to stock up on chills and thrills! 👻 Come check out our spooky display in-store and find your next eerie read!

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "No Rest for the Wicked" by Rachel Louise Adams in front of the Halloween display.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The October Film Haunt" by Michael Wehunt in front of the Halloween display.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color" by Lorraine Monteagut in front of the Halloween display.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 2d

🩵What an incredible day at the 2025 Southport Literary Fair!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing celebration of books, authors, and community.

Huge thanks to our partners at Kenosha Public Library and Studio Moonfall for helping make this third annual literary fair such a success.

A photo of customers looking through merchandise at the Lettering Machine's merch bar at our Southport Literary Fair.

Casey talking to author Sally Collins at her table during the Southport Literary Fair.

A photo of the romance authors holding their books after their Romance Panel during the Southport Literary Fair.

A photo of Sam with the authors from the Mystery/Thriller Panel during the Southport Literary Fair.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 2d

👻Spooky Story Time is creeping up at Blue House Books!🎃
Join us on Tuesday, October 28th at 4:30 p.m. for a magical evening of costumes, stories, and crafts. Maleficent herself will be here to read a spooky tale, followed by a Halloween craft, drinks, and treats!

#spooky #storytime

A photo of Maleficent sitting at the bookstore reading the book, "We Are Already Haunting Here".
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Join us on Tuesday, October 28th at 4:30 p.m. for a magical evening of costumes, stories, and crafts. Maleficent herself will be here to read a spooky tale, followed by a Halloween craft, drinks, and treats!
Perfect for little monsters, superheroes, and princesses ages 4–7!
Tickets are only $5 for anyone participating in activities & refreshments (including grown-ups!).
Spots are limited, so snag your tickets now before they vanish into the night here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3648020251028

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 7d

#NewReleases part two continues with these great 4 picks:

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Warriors" (book 3) by Erin Hunter in front of a book display.
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The third full-color graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series covers the fifth and sixth novels of The Prophecies Begin ("A Dangerous Path" and "The Darkest Hour").

In the heart of the forest, the uneasy harmony between the four warrior cat Clans is in graver peril than ever before. ShadowClan has chosen Tigerclaw—now Tigerstar—as their new leader, and Fireheart fears that he still harbors dark plans for vengeance on his old clan.

With the forest on the brink of battle, in which all the warriors must fight for their home and clan, the time has come for Fireheart to face his destiny.

Ever since the first Warriors book hit shelves, readers have devoured these epic adventures. These stunning new adaptations retell the original Warriors story arc as full-color graphic novels.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Impossible Fortune" by Richard Osman in front of a wall with a frame and flowers.
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Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan?

It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favorite criminal.

But when Elizabeth meets Nick, a wedding guest asking for her help, she finds the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. And when Nick disappears without a trace, his cagey business partner becomes the gang’s next stop. It seems the duo have something valuable—something worth killing for.

Joyce’s daughter, Joanna, jumps into the fray to help the gang as they seek answers: Has someone kidnapped Nick? And what’s this uncrackable code they keep hearing about? Plunged back into action once more, can the four friends solve the puzzle and a murder in time?

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Widow's Point: the complete haunting" by Richard and W.H. Chizmar in front of a book display.
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“This is a bad place. I don’t think people are meant to live here.”

Longtime residents of Harper’s Cove believe that something is wrong with the Widow’s Point Lighthouse. Some say it’s cursed. Others claim it’s haunted.

Originally built in 1838, three workers were killed during the lighthouse’s construction, including one who mysteriously plunged to his death from the catwalk. That tragic accident was never explained, and it was just the beginning of the terror. In the decades that followed, nearly two dozen additional deaths occurred in or around the lighthouse including cold-blooded murder, suicide, unexplained accidents and disappearances, the slaughter of an entire family, and the inexplicable death of a Hollywood starlet who was filming a movie on the grounds.

The lighthouse was finally shuttered tight in 1988 and a security fence was erected around the property. No one has been inside since. Until now.

Told across two harrowing incidents from 2017 and 2025, those who enter the Widow’s Point Lighthouse searching for supernatural proof and the next big thing find themselves cut off from the outside world. And although no one has recently stepped foot inside the structure, they are not alone.

In this remarkable collaboration, father and son writing team, Richard and W.H. Chizmar combine forces to tell a terrifying ghost story that will make you think twice about what’s waiting for you in the dark.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "What Stalks the Deep" by T. Kingfisher in front of a bookshelf.
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The next installment in the New York Times bestselling Sworn Soldier series, featuring Alex Easton investigating the dark, mysterious depths of a coal mine in America

Alex Easton does not want to visit America.

They particularly do not want to visit an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia with a reputation for being haunted.

But when their old friend Dr. Denton summons them to help find his lost cousin—who went missing in that very mine—well, sometimes a sworn soldier has to do what a sworn soldier has to do...

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 7d

New Releases: Part 2! 📚 So many good books dropped this week, we had to split it into two rounds. Wednesday just got even better. Shop in store during our regular hours, or online anytime of day at ShopAtBHB.com!

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The October Film Haunt" by Michael Wehunt in front of a book display.
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"Horror Movie" meets the scope and emotion of Stephen King in this heart-pounding, magnetic tour de force novel, destined to become an instant classic, about a woman pulled into a cult horror film that is determined to have a sequel, by critically acclaimed author Michael Wehunt.

Ten years ago, Jorie Stroud was the rising star of the October Film Haunt – a trio of horror enthusiasts who camped out at the filming locations of their favorite scary movies, sharing their love through their popular blog. But after a night in the graveyard from Proof of Demons – perhaps the most chilling cult film ever made, directed by the enigmatic Hélène Enriquez – everything unraveled.

Now, Jorie has built an isolated life with her young son in Vermont. In the devastating wake of her viral, truth-stretching Proof of Demons blog entry — hysteria, internet backlash, and the death of a young woman — Jorie has put it all, along with her intense love for the horror genre, behind her.

Until a videotape arrives in the mail. Jorie fears someone might be filming her. And the “Rickies” – Enriquez obsessives who would do anything for the reclusive director – begin to cross lines in shocking ways. It seems Hélène Enriquez is making a new kind of sequel…and Jorie is her final girl.

As the dangers grow even more unexpected and strange, Jorie must search for answers before the Proof of the movie’s title finds her and takes everything she loves.

This riveting and layered horror novel unleashes supernatural terror in a world where truth can be manipulated, and nothing is as it seems. Beautiful and horrifying, with an unforgettable cast of characters, "The October Film Haunt" will shock and delight readers all the way to its breathless final page.

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True love knows no bounds. This premium, dual-sided volume includes two complete novels bound together to create one can’t-miss collector’s item.

The first novel—told from Grim’s perspective—gives readers insight into his past: the motivations and events that cemented his fate as Isla’s eventual love interest.

The second is narrated by Oro and offers a window into his complex identity: that of a king torn between desire for justice and passion for the woman he loves more than anything. Grim and Oro: Dueling Crowns Edition includes key moments from the rulers’ love stories with Isla, expanded upon in their own voices.

This gorgeous dual-sided "Lightlark" companion book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster contains two full novels bound together in one breathtaking package that boasts a suite of premium features:
Dual-sided slipcase with two unique cover designs
Die cuts and foil stamping in two colors on both sides of slipcase
Full-color case with illustrations on both sides
Full-color, stenciled edges
Full-color endpapers with never-before-seen illustrations

"Grim and Oro" is certain to thrill readers and test allegiances, leaving new and longtime fans second-guessing who they’re rooting for in the breathtaking battle for Isla’s heart.

A photo of the book, "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller sitting on the floor of the bookstore with one copy facing you so you can see the sprayed edges.
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This deluxe edition features elegant sprayed and stenciled edges; sparkling gold foil; endpapers featuring a map of Homer’s Greece; a guide to Greek gods, mortals, and heroes; essays by Madeline Miller; and discussion questions.

A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Circe.

A tale of gods and goddesses, kings and queens, immortal fame and the human heart.

Achilles, “the best of all the Greeks,” son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful—irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods’ wrath.

They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when words comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "This Book is Literally Just Pictures of Cute Dogs That Will Bring You Joy" in front of a bookshelf.
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Feel all the feels with this collection of the planet’s cutest dogs.

Just like Einstein’s theory of general relativity, it is a well-known fact of the universe that there is nothing cuter than a dog. Wet noses, waggy tails, floppy ears, and puppy eyes are best in show in this latest edition of This Book Is Literally Just . . . the perfect anecdote for anyone who’s having a woof-ful day.

Remember, the only paw-purse you need in life is to love a dog and have that love returned. And if you can’t have a dog, This Books Is Literally Just Pictures of Cute Dogs That Will Bring You Joy is the next best thing.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 8d

Our first #NewReleaseTuesday finishes up with these two-

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The House with No Keys" by Lindsay Currie in front of a book display.
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This exhilarating sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller The Mystery of Locked Rooms follows the famous Deltas as they race to complete the most challenging escape room they've ever faced...and confront their fears in order to save their friendship.

It's been just over a year since Sarah, Hannah, and West made it through the epic funhouse that changed their lives forever. Since then, the three best friends have been working for Mr. William Taters, the owner of that very funhouse, renamed The Delta Game, and completing every challenging escape room they can.

But then a strange invitation shows up from the ominous and cryptic owner of a new funhouse—The Mystery Mansion.

The Mystery Mansion claims to be the biggest and best escape house ever, and it's opening just miles away from The Delta Game. The mysterious owner has invited the trio to come test it on opening day, offering a ten-thousand-dollar prize if they successfully escape. The prize is exciting, but the three friends don't want to be a walking advertisement for a competitor to their beloved The Delta Game.

But maybe the only way to keep their funhouse in business is to accept the invite, escape the mansion in record time, and show just how boring and easy it is by comparison. The trio arrive on opening day, armed with their "fortune favors the bold" attitude. Unfortunately, their plan quickly goes awry. Secrets threaten their friend group, nothing in the house is as it seems, and this time, not everyone is playing fair…

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Dating After the End of the World" by Jeneva Rose in the front of the bookstore.
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There’s nothing like the undead to bring the living together in an action-packed and apocalyptically romantic genre-shattering novel by a #1 New York Times bestselling author.

Casey Pearson grew up with a doomsday-prepping father. At eighteen, tired of living an unconventional life, she left home, vowing never to return.

More than a decade later, a mysterious viral outbreak changes everything, including the people it infects, turning them into zombielike creatures. It’s the end of the world, and no one saw it coming—well, except for Casey’s father. With no place left to run and danger lurking around every corner, Casey is forced to return home.

Upon arrival, she’s surprised to find that her dad has hunkered down with a group of survivors, including her archnemesis, Blake Morrison, the high school bully who made Casey’s teenage years a living hell.

While struggling to live on the compound, face outside threats, and survive alongside her handsome enemy, Casey will learn that although the world has ended, hers is just beginning.

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 8d

#NewReleaseTuesday 's first round continues with these great picks-

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Blue Hour" by Paula Hawkins in the front of the bookstore.
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Welcome to Eris: an island with only one house, one inhabitant, one way out. Unreachable from the Scottish mainland for twelve hours each day.

Once home to Vanessa: A famous artist whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago.

Now home to Grace: A solitary creature of the tides, content in her own isolation.

But when a shocking discovery is made in an art gallery far away in London, a visitor comes calling.

And the secrets of Eris threaten to emerge....

A masterful novel that is as page-turning as it is unsettling, “The Blue Hour” recalls the sophisticated suspense of Shirley Jackson and Patricia Highsmith and cements Hawkins’s place among the very best of our most nuanced and stylish storytellers.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes" by Chanel Cleeton in front of a book wall.
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A mysterious book with a legacy spanning from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day unites three women—and their secrets—in this unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton.

London, 2024: American expat Margo Reynolds is renowned for her talent at sourcing rare antiques for her clients, but she’s never had a request quite like this one. She’s been hired to find a mysterious book published over a century ago. With a single copy left in existence, it has a storied past shrouded in secrecy—and her client isn’t the only person determined to procure it at any cost.

Havana, 1966: Librarian Pilar Castillo has devoted her life to books, and in the chaotic days following her husband’s unjust imprisonment by Fidel Castro, reading is her only source of solace. So when a neighbor fleeing Cuba asks her to return a valuable book to its rightful owner, Pilar will risk everything to protect the literary work entrusted to her care. It’s a dangerous mission that reveals to her the power of one book to change a life.

Boston, 1900: For Cuban school teacher and aspiring author Eva Fuentes, traveling from Havana to Harvard to study for the summer is the opportunity of a lifetime. It’s a whirlwind adventure that leaves her little time to write, but a moonlit encounter with an enigmatic stranger changes everything. The story that pours out of her is one of forbidden love, secrets, and lies… and though Eva cannot yet see it, the book will be a danger and salvation for the lives it touches.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Lost Evangeline" by Katie DiCamillo illustrated by Sophie Blackall in front of a book display.
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When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as his own. The shoemaker’s wife, however, fears that Evangeline has bewitched her husband, so when an opportunity arises to rid herself of the girl, she takes it. Evangeline finds herself far from her adopted father and her home, a tiny girl lost in the wide world. But she is brave, and she is resourceful, and with the help of those she meets on her journey—including a disdainful and self-satisfied cat—she may just find her way again. Return to the magical land of Norendy in this third original fairy tale by renowned storyteller Kate DiCamillo, perfect for savoring alone or for reading aloud with someone you love. Graced with exquisite black-and-white illustrations by Sophie Blackall, this timeless story of a girl and her father will make you believe in the impossible.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 8d

It’s #NewReleaseTuesday which means fresh stories hot off the press, waiting for you! This is our first of two posts since there’s so many new fun books in today!

Shop in person until 6, or online anytime at ShopAtBHB.com!

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Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros

Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders.

But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away...because dragons don’t bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them.

With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant.

She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise.

Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom's protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret.

Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die.

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Isabella Swan's move to Forks—a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington—could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Bella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn.

So far, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Bella—the person Edward now holds most dear.

Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.

A must-have collector’s edition for any die-hard or newly minted Twilight fan.

Also Available to Celebrate 20 Years of Twilight
Twilight: Deluxe Collector’s Edition: A hardcover edition with apple blossom cover and slipcase, new interior art, designed endpapers, ribbon bookmark, and gilded edges with hidden portraits of Bella and Edward (New Moon: Deluxe Collector’s Edition coming Fall 2026!)
The Twilight Saga Deluxe Hardcover Collection: A stunning 5-book hardcover boxed set featuring exclusive wraparound box art, new jacket designs, and starry night stenciled edges

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Featuring new and original stories from:

Bridget Collins
Imogen Hermes Gowar
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Andrew Michael Hurley
Jess Kidd
Natasha Pulley
Elizabeth Macneal
Laura Purcell
Susan Stokes-Chapman
Laura Shepherd-Robinson
Stuart Turton
Catriona Ward

The tradition of a haunted tale at Christmas has flourished across the centuries. These twelve stories - authored by some of today's most loved and lauded writers of historical and gothic fiction - are all centred around Christmas or Advent, boldly and playfully re-imagining a beloved tradition for a modern audience.

Taking you from a haunted Tuscan villa to a remote Scottish island with a dark secret,, these vibrant haunted stories are your ultimate companion for frosty nights.

So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of winters past . .

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You knew I’d write a book about you someday.

Our narrator understands good love stories—their secrets and subtext, their highs and free falls. But her greatest love story, the one she lived, never followed the simple rules.

In the fall of her senior year of college, she meets two star students from her 17th-Century Lit class: Sam and Yash. Best friends living off campus in the elegant house of a professor on sabbatical, the boys invite her into their intoxicating world of academic fervor, rapid-fire banter and raucous card games. They nickname her Jordan, and she quickly discovers the pleasures of friendship, love and her own intellectual ambition. But youthful passion is unpredictable, and soon she finds herself at the center of a charged and intricate triangle. As graduation comes and goes, choices made will alter these three lives forever.

Decades later, the vulnerable days of Jordan's youth seem comfortably behind her. But when a surprise visit and unexpected news bring the past crashing into the present, she returns to a world she left behind and must confront the decisions and deceptions of her younger self.

Written with the superb wit and emotional sensitivity fans and critics of Lily King have come to adore, Heart the Lover is a deeply moving love story that celebrates literature, forgiveness, and the transformative bonds that shape our lives. Wise, unforgettable, and with a delightful connective thread to Writers & Lovers, this is King at her very best, affirming her as a masterful chronicler of the human experience and one of the finest novelists at work today.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 8d

Sam’s Pick of the Week: "The Ascent"

What would you do if the past showed up on your doorstep? Allison Buccola’s "The Ascent" is a nerve-rattling thriller about cult secrets, motherhood, and the truths we think we know about our families.

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Sam’s Pick of the Week: "The Ascent"

What would you do if the past showed up on your doorstep? Allison Buccola’s "The Ascent" is a nerve-rattling thriller about cult secrets, motherhood, and the truths we think we know about our families.

Even better, you can meet author Allison Buccola in person at the 2025 Southport Literary Fair this Saturday, Oct. 4th, at Southwest Library in Kenosha! Don’t miss this chance to grab a signed copy and celebrate stories with fellow book lovers!

See more info here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3284720251004

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 9d

Meet the star of the story in real life! 🐾 Children’s author Blair Braverman is coming to BHB on Oct. 22nd to celebrate her debut picture book, "The Day Leap Soared", inspired by her real-life sled dogs!

#authorevent #booksky💙📚

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Meet the star of the story in real life! 🐾 Children’s author Blair Braverman is coming to Blue House Books on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6PM to celebrate her debut picture book, "The Day Leap Soared". Inspired by her real-life sled dogs, this heartwarming story follows Leap as he discovers the power of teamwork, self-acceptance, and never giving up.

Blair will be joined in conversation by beloved Wisconsin children’s author Pat Zietlow Miller - and yes, Leap the sled dog will be there too!

This free event requires registration. RSVP today to save your spot here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/2976120251022

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 9d

When your bookstore owner is best friends with authors… you get to celebrate incredible books and amazing friendships! 📚❤️

Sam is besties with Greta Kelly, author of "The Frozen Crown", and Hannah Morrissey, author of the Black Harbor series, and she can’t get enough of their books.

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When your bookstore owner is best friends with authors… you get to celebrate incredible books and amazing friendships! 📚❤️

Sam is besties with Greta Kelly, author of "The Frozen Crown", and Hannah Morrissey, author of the Black Harbor series, and she can’t get enough of their books.

Check out Greta’s books: https://www.blue-house-books.com/.../author/t/Greta%20Kelly

Check out Hannah’s books: https://www.blue-house-books.com/.../t/Hannah%20Morrissey

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 12d

Join us at BHB on Oct 10th at 6:30PM to celebrate the 6th & final installment of the Shady Hollow series, “Mockingbird Court”, with the incredible writing duo Juneau Black. Meet the minds behind the cozy, quirky, and delightfully twisted world of Shady Hollow.

#authorevent #juneaublack

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Kenosha, this is a CAN’T-MISS event!

Join us at Blue House Books on Friday, October 10th at 6:30PM to celebrate the sixth and final installment of the Shady Hollow series, “Mockingbird Court”, with the incredible writing duo Juneau Black. Meet the minds behind the cozy, quirky, and delightfully twisted world of Shady Hollow, hear all about the final chapter of your favorite woodland creatures, and celebrate this unforgettable series in person!

Tickets start at just $5, but spots are limited, so don’t wait! Also, if you preorder “Mockingbird Court”, you can get free character cards to bring the charming animal folks of Shady Hollow home with you!

Get your tickets to the event at the link in our bio, and see info on claiming your character cards here: https://sites.prh.com/ashadyhollowmysteryseries

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 12d

Hey, book lovers! We’re looking for a food vendor for the 2025 Southport Literary Fair (a day of author discussions, live interviews, activities for all ages, and plenty of hungry attendees!) on Saturday, October 4th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southwest Library.

#kenosha #foodvendor

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Hey, book lovers! We’re looking for a food vendor for the 2025 Southport Literary Fair (a day of author discussions, live interviews, activities for all ages, and plenty of hungry attendees!) on Saturday, October 4th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southwest Library.

If you’re interested and available, please email events@shopatbhb.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!

See more information on the event here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3284720251004

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 12d

Get ready for a spine-chilling night at BHB on Wednesday, October 22nd! 🩺👀 Join bestselling author Caitlin Starling (“The Death of Jane Lawrence”) as she dives into her latest horror masterpiece, “The Graceview Patient”, a thrilling mix of Misery, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and medical mayhem.

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Get ready for a spine-chilling night at Blue House Books on Wednesday, October 22nd! 🩺👀 Join bestselling author Caitlin Starling (“The Death of Jane Lawrence”, “Starving Saint) as she dives into her latest horror masterpiece, “The Graceview Patient”, a thrilling mix of Misery, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and medical mayhem.

Caitlin will be in conversation with Cynthia Pelayo (“The Shoemaker’s Magician”), sharing the creepy inspiration behind her new novel, taking your questions, and signing copies!

Reserve your spot here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3526320251022

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 12d

Join us at Blue House Books for an unforgettable evening on October 21st at 6PM with New York Times bestselling author Jane Hamilton as she discusses her newest novel, “The Phoebe Variations”, a stunning coming-of-age story about girls, mothers, and finding your way in the world.

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Join us at Blue House Books for an unforgettable evening on October 21st at 6PM with New York Times bestselling author Jane Hamilton as she discusses her newest novel, “The Phoebe Variations”, a stunning coming-of-age story about girls, mothers, and finding your way in the world.

She’ll be in conversation with Carol Dunbar, answer audience questions, and sign books!

Reserve your spot with a $5 deposit (redeemable in-store that night!) We’ll see you there! Reserve your spot here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/2759520251021

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 15d

Last but not least, these great two picks complete #NewReleaseTuesday-

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In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.

This stunning hardcover edition features a deluxe jacket with gold foil on the front and a full-color illustration on the reverse, gorgeous designed endpapers, a gold foil case stamp, and, from acclaimed artist Avendell, a black-and-white interior illustration.

“What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.”

Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner—of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed.

In the aftermath of a long war, Paladia’s new ruling class of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers, whose vile undead creatures helped bring about their victory, holds Helena captive.

According to Resistance records, she was a healer of little importance within their ranks. But Helena has inexplicable memory loss of the months leading up to her capture, making her enemies wonder: Is she truly as insignificant as she appears, or are her lost memories hiding some vital piece of the Resistance’s final gambit?

To uncover the memories buried deep within her mind, Helena is sent to the High Reeve, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers in this new world. Trapped on his crumbling estate, Helena’s fight—to protect her lost history and to preserve the last remaining shreds of her former self—is just beginning. For her prison and captor have secrets of their own . . . secrets Helena must unearth, whatever the cost.

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2014: At a dinner for close friends and colleagues, renowned poet Francis Blundy honors his wife’s birthday by reading aloud a new poem dedicated to her, ‘A Corona for Vivien’. Much wine is drunk as the guests listen, and a delicious meal consumed. Little does anyone gathered around the candlelit table know that for generations to come people will speculate about the message of this poem, a copy of which has never been found, and which remains an enduring mystery.

2119: Just over one hundred years in the future, much of the western world has been submerged by rising seas following a catastrophic nuclear accident. Those who survive are haunted by the richness of the world that has been lost. In the water-logged south of what used to be England, Thomas Metcalfe, a lonely scholar and researcher, longs for the early twenty-first century as he chases the ghost of one poem, ‘A Corona for Vivian’. How wild and full of risk their lives were, thinks Thomas, as he pores over the archives of that distant era, captivated by the freedoms and possibilities of human life at its zenith. When he stumbles across a clue that may lead to the elusive poem’s discovery, a story is revealed of entangled loves and a brutal crime that destroy his assumptions about people he thought he knew intimately well.

What We Can Know is a masterpiece, a fictional tour de force, a love story about both people and the words they leave behind, a literary detective story which reclaims the present from our sense of looming catastrophe and imagines a future world where all is not quite lost.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 15d

#NewReleaseTuesday continues with these great picks-

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Seventeen-year-old Phoebe was never interested in her birth family. But on the cusp of her high school graduation, her adoptive mother, Greta, insists on a visit to meet her biological parents and siblings. The encounter is a jolt, a revelation that derails Phoebe.

With the help of her best friend Luna, Phoebe runs away—as far as their friend Patrick O’Connor’s chaotic home, where she hopes to go unnoticed among his thirteen siblings. But when Phoebe asks Patrick to chop off her hip-length hair, she’s suddenly transformed. Patrick’s older brothers can’t help but notice the striking, Peter Pan–like stranger who has suddenly appeared in their midst.

What starts as an adolescent rebellion soon spirals into a whirlwind of self-discovery and unexpected connections. As she grapples with her shifting identity and strained relationships, Phoebe must navigate the tumultuous road out of girlhood and chart a new and unknown course.

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For the first time, and with surprising and revealing insights, former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history.

Your Secret Service code name is Pioneer.
You are the first woman in history to be elected vice president of the United States.
On July 21, 2024, your running mate, Joe Biden, announces that he will not be seeking reelection.
The presidential election will occur on November 5, 2024.
You have 107 days.

From the chaos of campaign strategy sessions to the intensity of debate prep under relentless scrutiny and the private moments that rarely make headlines, Kamala Harris offers an unfiltered look at the pressures, triumphs, and heartbreaks of a history-defining race. With behind-the-scenes details and a voice that is both intimate and urgent, this is more than a political memoir—it’s a chronicle of resilience, leadership, and the high stakes of democracy in action.

Written with candor, a unique perspective, and the pace of a page-turning novel, 107 Days takes you inside the race for the presidency as no one has ever done before.

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Night is made of shadows and shadows have teeth.

Charlie Hall, glue trap for disaster, crooked from the day she was born, who’d never met a bad decision she wasn’t willing to double down on, may have finally met her match.

After defeating Salt and stealing her lover—the powerful shadow, Vince—back from under the noses of the powerful Cabal leaders, she thought she’d won. Agreeing to become the Hierophant and risking her life hunting down dangerous rogue shadows seemed a small price to pay if she got to do it while being tethered to Vince.

But Vince is no longer the man she loved. The tethering process wiped away his memories of the last year, leaving only Red—the ruthless shadow who spent years as a killer for a cruel, mercurial billionaire. Red doesn’t remember Charlie and doesn’t like her.

So when Charlie is ordered to track down the Blight responsible for a massacre at a local church, she’s worse than just alone, heartbroken, and outmatched. She’s vulnerable. In a world where shadows have wills of their own, the question isn’t just how to survive. It’s how to protect yourself from the on thing you can never escape—your own shadow.

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When Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train, they are immediately captivated yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, a clumsy meddling that served only to drive Sonia and Sunny apart.

Sonia, an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont, has returned to her family in India. She fears that she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration. Sunny, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world.

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is the sweeping tale of two young people navigating the many forces that shape their lives: country, class, race, history, and the complicated bonds that link one generation to the next. A love story, a family saga, and a rich novel of ideas, it is the most ambitious and accomplished work yet by one of our greatest novelists.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 15d

#NewReleaseTuesday is here! ✨
Fresh stories are hitting our shelves today, perfect for adding to your fall TBR. Swing by the store until 6 and be the first to snag the newest reads everyone will be talking about. (Or shop online anytime at ShopAtBHB.com!)

#booksky💙📚

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Priscilla Presley’s divorce from Elvis left his fans incredulous. How could she leave the man every woman wanted? From the outside, life in Elvis’s mansion looked glamorous and enviable, and in many respects, it was. But inside the mansion, her husband was constantly surrounded by a male entourage while at the gates, lines of beautiful women waited hopefully for an audience with the King. From the time she was seventeen years-old, that life was all Priscilla had known. During her ten years with Elvis, it became painfully apparent that she had no idea who she was outside Elvis’s world. The only way to find herself was to leave that world and seek a new life of her own, because leaving was the only way to survive, for herself and for her daughter.

Softly, As I Leave You, is the deeply personal story of what Priscilla lost and what she found when she walked away from the man she loved. Despite the legal separation, their love for one another transformed into a touching and tender dynamic that endured until Elvis’s untimely death four years later. Shattered by Elvis’s passing, she had to reinvent herself a second time as the single mother of a talented, often headstrong daughter who never really recovered from her father’s death. Priscilla’s dedication to motherhood was enriched by the birth of her second child, and she gradually found her footing as a businesswoman, actress, designer, and legislative advocate. She transformed Graceland into an international destination and helped guide the development of Elvis Presley Enterprises. But the unexpected, shattering loss of three immediate family members years later brought Priscilla to her knees.

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Let's get something clear, Prince. I have claimed you. That means you belong to me now.

There's a shortage of men in the kingdom of Amarra. After a failed rebellion against the matriarchy, most noblemen in the country are dead. Now the women of Amarra must obtain their husbands (should they want one) by kidnapping them from other kingdoms.

Olerra, a warrior princess vying for the throne, is determined to prove her worth by kidnapping a husband. And not just any husband. To outmaneuver her treacherous cousin, she needs the best. Fortunately, the second-born prince of their greatest enemy is widely known for both his looks and his sweet, docile temperament. He's the perfect choice to secure her claim to the throne.

Sanos, heir to the Kingdom of Brutus, has nothing but contempt for the idea of a society run by women. Trained from birth to fight, lead, and follow in his father's overbearing footsteps, his path has always been set. Until he takes his younger brother's place in a drunken prank and finds himself kidnapped, carted off to the Amarran Palace, and informed that he is to become the husband of Queen Potential Olerra. Sanos needs to escape before anyone learns his real identity, but the more he gets to know his captor, the less sure he is of what he truly wants.

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LIMITED PRINT RUN―featuring stenciled edges as well as a bold new cover and other beautiful features. This breathtaking deluxe hardcover edition of Rachel Gillig’s sensational gothic romantasy debut is available for a limited time and while supplies last.

THE FANTASY BOOKTOK SENSATION!

A dark, lushly gothic fantasy, One Dark Window follows a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom—but the monster in her head isn't the only threat lurking.

Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her.

Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom she calls home—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets.

But nothing comes for free, especially magic.

When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it. Except the highwayman just so happens to be the King’s own nephew, Captain of the Destriers…and guilty of high treason.

He and Elspeth have until Solstice to gather twelve Providence Cards—the keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.

$A photo of the book, "Tourist Season" by Brynne Weaver sitting on the floor of the bookstore. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/vZsE44oxTHO8c0pJgcNyqw Welcome to Cape Carnage! Visit Once, Stay Forever. You can hide in the farthest reaches of the deepest hell, and I will still drag you out. Even the devil can’t save you from me. Cape Carnage is a seaside town of colorful houses, quirky shops, and an unusually high body count. With tourists comes trouble, and Harper Starling won’t let anyone ruin her picture-perfect home. A skilled gardener with killer instincts, Harper protects her sanctuary—and her aging mentor with a fading memory—at any cost. Troublesome tourists don’t check out of Carnage. They compost beneath Harper’s award-winning flowerbeds. But Nolan Rhodes isn’t your average tourist. Devilishly handsome, disarmingly charming, and skilled with a blade, Nolan is relentless in the pursuit of revenge. On every anniversary of the hit-and-run accident that fractured his life, Nolan slays another target. And he’s saved the best for last: the undeniably beautiful Harper Starling. The problem? Harper isn’t the monster he expected. And she won’t go down without a fight. When an amateur true crime investigator comes to Cape Carnage on the trail of a long-lost serial killer, Harper and Nolan strike an uneasy truce. If Nolan helps Harper protect her town, she’ll keep quiet about his hunting habits . . . for now. But their alliance soon spirals into obsession, one that threatens to shatter every secret in Carnage—including their fragile love. Tourist Season is a darkly funny, slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romance where destruction and desire are balanced on the edge of a blade—and where love is the most dangerous battleground of all.$

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 16d

On Saturday, October 18th, shop at Blue House Books in-store or online and support Safe Families for Children of Racine and Kenosha. Mention the code word “Families” at checkout—or add it to the order comments online—and 15% of your purchase will be donated to this incredible organization.

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