Bridgeside Books
bridgesidebooks.bsky.social
Bridgeside Books
@bridgesidebooks.bsky.social
Bookseller musings from the indie bookstore in Waterbury, Vermont.
Books and more plus bespoke literary events that are off the hook!
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When an ARC arrives at the bookstore addressed to the store dog, you know it's gonna be good! 🤣
#booksky @celadonbooks.bsky.social #booksellermusings #indiebookstore
November 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It was lovely having Gesine come in to sign our stock of her newest cookbook! @wwnorton.com #celebrities #booksellerlife #indiebookstore #booksky #cookbook #vermontauthor
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Walking to my bookstore. It's a very loud time of year for nature!
#booksky #autumn #crunchingleaves #booksellermusing #fallinvermont
October 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Ah fall at a Vermont bookstore.
#autumnvibes #booksky #vermont #indiebookstore
October 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
PSA: HOW SMALL DECISIONS MAKE BIG IMPACTS. Sometimes it might feel like your one singular choice couldn't possibly make a difference, but as part of a collective movement, it DOES make a difference!
@libro.fm @bookshop.org
#indiebookstores #shopesmall #yourchoicesmatter #booksky
October 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We got our first 1 star review in 16 years of business.
#booksky #indiebookstore #abooksellerlife #bekind
September 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Two great events this month! Drag Story Hour and Book Bevvy Bingo. Check out all our events on bridgesidebooks.com/events
#booksky #bookstoreevent #indiebookstore #dragqueenstoryhour
September 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
New historical fiction display... But not WWII historical fiction!!
#booksky #historicalfiction #renaissance #shakespeare #bookdisplay
September 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
What are you doing on your phone? You've got books to read (or buy)!
#booksky #stopthescroll #readbooks #reader #booklover #indiebookstore #bookseller
August 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Reading list for the day ✨IT HAPPENS✨
(There was fun music but it didn't download with it 😔)
#booksky #booklist #booksellers
August 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
What do booksellers do on a summer Saturday evening? Go to a Silent Reading Party at the library's garden, duh.
#booksky #introverting #readingtime #silentreadingparty #saturdaynight #indiebookstore #vermont
July 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Past, present, future: books to guide us through historical examples, where we currently are, & equip us to create a path to a different future 📚 Reading is resistance. One page at a time.
#indiebookstore #booksky #independentbookstore #shopindie #shoplocal #shopsmall #vermontbookstore
July 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Reposted by Bridgeside Books
I'm so excited to announce I'll be partnering with @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social to host a reading retreat in Vermont!!! If you want to join me for cozy reading times, grab your spot today!

November 14 - 16, 2025!
July 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
VT Fall Reading Retreat w author Rebecca Thorne
Nov 14-16, 2025

CALL Old Stagecoach Inn TO BOOK 802-244-5056
Welcome reception
Reading Time, Author lunch
Literary activities & goodies!
$399pp (+tax & room)
#readingretreat #rebeccathorne #booksky #vermont
July 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Each year we pick a couple of nonprofits to which we donate a portion of our used book sales.
You can bring us your "recent and decent" used books any weekday, and we'll take what we can.
#usedbooks #indiebookstore #vermontbookstore #vermont #booksky #plannedparenthood #abortionishealthcare #proroe
July 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Fall Reading Retreat w author EMILY RATH
The Grafton Inn in VT
Sept 12-14, 2025
CALL INN TO BOOK 802-843-2248 

Welcome bonfire w s’mores
Lunch w Emily Rath
VT-inspired dinner
Brunch w VT author
Book Swap
Books & bookish swag

Bundle: $499/pp
Rooms: $249-$329/nt
#readingretreat #emilyrath #booksky
July 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Who's birthday? JENNA'S! Manager, bookseller, content maven, event ideator, writer, who loves matching people with their perfect book. She's kind, smart, and Bridgeside would certainly not be the same without her. Here are some of favorites. Happy Birthday!
#booksky #indiebookstore #happybirthday
June 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
June 15, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Your unplugged summer starts @ Bridgeside. Books, games, art kits, puzzles, search & find, wood carving, you name it! Unplugged is kind of our whole thing!
#booksky #indiebookstore #waterburyvt #vermontbookshop #vtbookstores #vtbookshop #shopindie #shopvermont #shopsmall #discoverwaterbury
June 14, 2025 at 2:45 AM
My hs math teacher & her daughter visited me @ the bookshop. The 5th teacher of mine to see the direct result of their amazing education. I don't remember calculus, but I use algebra & geometry regularly!
Thank you to all of MY teachers & ALL teachers everywhere.
#booksky #teachersareheroes
June 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The next silent reading party is @ the von Trapp Family Lodge w/ Waterbury & Stowe libraries & Bear Pond Books Stowe. A big book lovefest in the Concert Meadow. BYO chair/blanket & book. Park @ Outdoor Center Lot. RAIN DATE: 6/25
#silentreadingparty #Waterburyvt #stowevt #booksky #indiebookstore
June 1, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Yep, that's me. You're probably wondering how I got here...🤷‍♀️ #booksky #indiebookstore #bookseller #womanownedbusiness #smallbusinessowner
May 29, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Fall reading retreat at the Grafton Inn in Vermont! 50 readers, two best-selling authors, literary activities and goodies! Mark your calendar for June 30th, the big reveal and booking launch.
#booksky #readingretreat #vermont #graftoninn
May 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I haven't watched You've Got Mail since before I owned a bookstore. It certainly hits differently now!
#booksky #youvegotmail #bookseller #indiebookstore
May 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM