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

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 · 12h

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 · 14h

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 · 16h

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 · 18h

✨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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

✨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 · 1d

All roads lead to the bookshop. 😍

Or at least, they should. 😂

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

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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

A long wall of colorful bookshelves is one of the most beautiful sights. 📚💙

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Chaz Stein @charlottestein.bsky.social · 3d

Not long until this now! Come see us chat!

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

Register free now for next 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 · 3d

We're so excited to welcome USA Today bestselling author @lynnekelly.bsky.social (Song for a Whale) back to the bookshop to celebrate her new #mglit novel, THREE BLUE HEARTS! 🐙

Join us, friends! buff.ly/BFlAVCW

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

Register free now for next 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 · 3d

Preorder campaign! 👑

Preorder A QUEEN'S MATCH, the breathtaking sequel to A QUEEN'S GAME by New York Times bestselling author Katharine McGee, with us to receive a ✨signed and personalized copy!✨

Order by October 20 to receive personalization! Details: buff.ly/szrvNeu

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

✨TODAY!✨

Join us in the bookshop to welcome our friend Lydia Gregovic to celebrate her new YA dark fantasy, THE WEAVER BRIDE! 🌹

We can't wait to see you there! buff.ly/n6wCvxE

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

✨Tomorrow!✨

We're very excited to welcome friend of the bookshop Lydia Gregovic to Houston to celebrate her new YA dark fantasy, THE WEAVER BRIDE! 🌹

Join us, friends! You can RSVP and reserve your book here: buff.ly/n6wCvxE

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

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 · 4d

Dear readers, it's the first Saturday in October! 🍂 It's officially cozy reading season.

Come by and have a chat with one of our friendly booksellers. We're here to help you find your next favorite read.

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

Today! Don't miss our event with Tara Royer Steele, the proPIEetor of Royers Pie Haven in Round Top.

We'll celebrate her book, KEEP YOUR FORK, THERE'S PIE!, full of 75 family recipes for pies, desserts, and more.

We can't wait to see you, friends! 🥧 buff.ly/PIjaUyg

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

This coming Thursday, join us for ✨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 · 5d

Tomorrow! Join us in the bookshop for a fun event with Tara Royer Steele, the proPIEetor of Royers Pie Haven in Round Top!

We'll celebrate her book, KEEP YOUR FORK, THERE'S PIE!, full of 75 family recipes for pies, desserts, and more. We can't wait! 🥧 buff.ly/PIjaUyg

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

✨Meet our Teen Advisory Board!✨

These Houston-area students read, review, and select the books for our quarterly YA subscription, Another Shade of Blue. 🔹

Find their recs in our Teen Section, and learn more about the TAB and Another Shade of Blue here! buff.ly/HEe3L8l

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