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COLIN GETS PROMOTED AND DOOMS THE WORLD by Mark Waddell (rec by Greg): "A fun, queer horror comedy great for fans of Chuck Tingle and Grady Hendrix! ... Colin must learn in the hardest of ways that his unchecked ambitions and quest for power could have fatal consequences for the entire world."

COLIN GETS PROMOTED...by Mark Waddell (rec by Greg): "A fun, queer horror comedy great for fans of Chuck Tingle and Grady Hendrix! Colin is a complex, often frustrating protagonist who has allowed his bullied underdog status to breed in him a toxic sense of entitlement and a casual indifference to the people around him. He must learn in the hardest of ways that his unchecked ambitions and quest for power could have fatal consequences for the entire world."

Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 1d

🐲 THE BAKERY DRAGON AND THE FAIRY CAKE, a new Bakery Dragon picture book by Devin Elle Kurtz
😗 I AM NOT HAPPY, a hilarious animal picture book by Caroline L. Perry, illustrated by Sydney Hanson

The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake by Devin Elle Kurtz and I Am Not Happy by Caroline L. Perry.

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 1d

🥇 WAR GAMES, a new historical middle grade fiction by Alan Gratz
🐙 THREE BLUE HEARTS, a middle grade fiction about friendship by Lynne Kelly
👮‍♂️ BUSTED, a humorous middle grade spree novel by Dan Gemeinhart
⬛ SPY SCHOOL BLACKOUT, the latest in the Spy School thriller series by Stuart Gibbs

War Games by Alan Gratz, Three Blue Hearts by Lynne Kelly, Busted by Dan Gemeinhart, and Spy School Blackout by Stuart Gibbs.

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 1d

🎓 THE SCAMMER, a young adult mystery/thriller by Tiffany D. Jackson

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 1d

👩🏼‍⚖️ MOCKINGBIRD COURT, the newest cozy mystery from the Shady Hollow series by Juneau Black
💼 COLIN GETS PROMOTED AND DOOMS THE WORLD, a darkly humorous horror-fantasy by Mark Waddell (see Greg's rec at the end of this post!)
🐺 MATE, a paranormal romance by Ali Hazelwood

Mockingbird Court by Juneau Black, Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World by Mark Waddel, and Mate by Ali Hazelwood.

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 1d

⚠️ CHARLATANS, a non-fiction about fraud by Moises Naim and Quico Toro
✊🏽 GIRL WARRIOR, a memoir by poet laureate Joy Harjo
😺 PHYSICS FOR CATS, a humorous cartoon collection by Tom Gauld

Charlatans by Moises Naim, Girl Warrior by Joy Harjo, and Physics for Cats by Tom Gauld.

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 1d

Ready for a gigantic New Release Tuesday?! 🥊 Let's get to it!
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👨👨👨 WE ARE LEGION (WE ARE BOB), a funny sci-fi action-adventure by Dennis E. Taylor
✨A MOUTHFUL OF DUST, the latest in the epic fantasy Singing Hills Cycle by Nghi Vo
❓SHADOW TICKET, a long-awaited literary release from Thomas Pynchon

We Are Legion by Dennis E. Taylor, A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi Vo, and Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon.

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 1d

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for a pre-festival keynote with renowned author-illustrator @dansantat.bsky.social 🥳 Fri, 10/10 from 5:30-7 pm at the Archer Hotel. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Find the link to obtain your free ticket in the comments below!

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 8d

Martha Brockenbrough School Visit Application

Fill out this form by OCTOBER 6 to be considered for a FREE school visit from Martha Brockenbrough, October 23 or 28, 2025! Martha will be sharing her new middle grade book, At the Edge of Lost.

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scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 5d

☕ SEATTLE!:
👁️ See you in only 3 WEEKS!

Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 5d

✏ Tues, October 21 at 6 pm (at Town Hall Seattle): Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, creators of THE CARTOONISTS CLUB...buy tickets here: townhallseattle.org/event/cartoo...

✨ Wed, October 22 at 6 pm: Amanda M. Helander, author of WAYWARD GODS, in conversation with Marissa Meyer

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 5d

⚔ Friday, October 24 at 6 pm: Seanan McGuire, author of SILVER AND LEAD

Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 5d

✏ Tues, October 21 at 6 pm (at Town Hall Seattle): Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, creators of THE CARTOONISTS CLUB...buy tickets here: townhallseattle.org/event/cartoo...

✨ Wed, October 22 at 6 pm: Amanda M. Helander, author of WAYWARD GODS, in conversation with Marissa Meyer

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 5d

🔎 Saturday, October 18 at 2 pm (at the Redmond Library): J.A. Jance, author of THE GIRL FROM DEVIL'S LAKE...register here: kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/688fb...

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 5d

Happy October 🎃 Check out our events this month, and see the comments for links to the registration pages.

🍊 Monday, October 6 at 6 pm: Rachel Linden, author of THE SECRET OF ORANGE BLOSSOM CAKE

📚 Saturday, October 11 from 10-4 (at the Redmond Senior & Community Center): Bigfoot Kids Book Festival

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 8d

Martha Brockenbrough School Visit Application

Fill out this form by OCTOBER 6 to be considered for a FREE school visit from Martha Brockenbrough, October 23 or 28, 2025! Martha will be sharing her new middle grade book, At the Edge of Lost.

docs.google.com

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 8d

Are you an educator who would like to receive a FREE school visit from local author Martha Brockenbrough? Martha will be visiting local school October 23 and 28 to promote her new middle grade adventure novel, AT THE EDGE OF LOST. Fill out our application form by October 6 to be considered!

At the Edge of Lost by Martha Brockenbrough.

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 9d

More info on the Festival website!

Book Festival | Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival | Redmond

The Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival is an all day event taking place September 9th with the goal of connecting children to their favorite authors and illustrators.

www.bigfootkidsbookfestival.com

Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 9d

The Bigfoot Kids Book Festival schedule is here! 🎉 Take a gander and see when your favorite creators will be signing.

A quick reminder that the festival (Saturday, October 11 from 10am-4pm) is at a new location this year: the Redmond Senior & Community Center!

Bigfoot Kids Book Festival schedule chart.

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 9d

Join us next Monday for a tasty fiction event! 🍊 On October 6 at 6 pm, Rachel Linden will be here to celebrate the release of her latest novel THE SECRET OF ORANGE BLOSSOM CAKE (out this Tuesday, September 30)! No tickets or registration required - just show up and enjoy a lovely time! #booksky

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you to Elaine U. Cho and Alexandra Oliva for a wonderful Word Craft event! ✒️And a big thanks to everyone who attended the last Word Craft of 2025! Stay tuned for info about next year's Word Craft events.

Elaine Cho in conversation Alexandra Oliva at Brick & Mortar Books for the Word Craft program.

Elaine Cho signing the wall of authors at Brick & Mortar Books.

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 13d

Tonight (9/25) is the last Word Craft of the year! 📚 Alexandra Oliva will be joined by Elaine U. Cho, author of The Alliance sci-fi series (OCEAN'S GODORI and TEO'S DURUMI). The topic of the evening will be "from first draft to finished novel." No tickets/registration required. Don't miss it!

Wordcraft with Alexandra Oliva in conversation with Elaine U. Cho poster.

Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 14d

📚 107 DAYS, a political memoir by Kamala Harris
~ 🤝 STRONG GROUND, a nonfiction about leadership by Brené Brown
~ 🍵 A STEEPING OF BLOOD, second in the YA fantasy series Blood & Tea, by Hafsah Faizal
~ 🐸 POOL PARTY, the latest in the nonfiction picture book series Tiny Habitats, by Amy Hevron

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 14d

What a big New Release Tuesday! Behold:
~ 😺 THIS INEVITABLE RUIN, the latest Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
~ 🏰 ALCHEMISED, a dark fantasy novel by SenLinYu
~ 🐰 WE LOVE YOU, BUNNY, sequel to the cult classic fiction BUNNY, by Mona Awad
~ 🪨 CIRCLE OF DAYS, a historical fiction by Ken Follett

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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 19d

Today (9/19) is the day! 🌙 Leslie Barnard Booth (author of I AM WE) & Andie Powers (author of WILD MOON) will join us @ 6pm to discuss their nonfiction picture books. Learn about the nocturnal behavior of crows and the science behind the moon! No registration required; just bring your curious minds!

I Am We by Leslie Barnard Booth and Wild Moon by Andie Powers.