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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 15h

What ARE we reading? Come see us or head to Musing to find out! October staff picks are live🤩📚

Chills and Thrills: 44 Reads for October

We’re still (not so patiently) waiting for fall weather to arrive here in Nashville, but that hasn’t stopped the big fall releases from hitting our shelves! We have some spine-tingling …

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 7d

In 2014 we picked Seeds of Hope by Jane Goodall for our First Editions Club. (It was one of the rare nonfiction picks, which means it must be pretty great.) Jane sent us these photos of her signing all the copies for our members, with a friend for company, of course. Thank you for everything, Jane.

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 7d

Wednesdays are Ann Patchett and Robin Preiss Glasser Appreciation Days. We can’t wait for this duo to write a new picture book! #Booksky

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 9d

We’re less than 3 weeks away from the 37th annual Southern Festival of Books! The author list is up, the schedule has been posted, and we couldn’t be more excited🤩 Will we see you there? Find out more: sofestofbooks.org
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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 14d

If you missed a recent event you wish you could have attended, fear not! You can still get a signed copy of the book! We have SO many signed titles available right now — what you see here is just a small selection. See what we have in stock: parnassusbooks.net/signed

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 16d

It’s a great day for a new book! Come have a chat with one of our wonderful booksellers — they’ll help you find your next favorite read! We’re here until 6pm. #Booksky

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 20d

It’s time for a new episode of Parnassus Presents! This time, we’re bringing you our event with the wonderful Kathy Wang, in conversation with our own Lindsay Lynch. They discusses Kathy’s latest novel (out July First Editions Club pick!), The Satisfaction Café! Have a listen at the link below⬇️

Parnassus Presents: Kathy Wang with Lindsay Lynch

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 23d

And don’t forget to check out our selection of Spanish language reads! parnassusbooks.net/spanish

Spanish Language Reads

Here are lists of Spanish language reads we often have in stock or can order in!

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 23d

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! While we celebrate the literary contributions of the Hispanic & Latinx communities all year long, this month would be a great time to scan your TBR and fill in any gaps in Hispanic representation. We have lots of recs for you! parnassusbooks.net/hispanicheri...

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 26d

It’s Friday, and if you haven’t read this revived speculative feminist fiction hit, it’s new to you! Even if you have read it, you probably don’t have the brand new collector’s edition Hannah is holding up, which includes an introduction by Carmen Maria Machado! parnassusbooks.net/newtoyou

New to You: Hannah recs Jacqueline Harpman

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 27d

Join us for one or all of these events — register and find more info at the link below!

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 27d

📚Sept. 19 - staff favorite YA historical fiction author Julie Berry will be discussing her new book, which pits Jack the Ripper against Medusa

📚Sept. 20 - Emily Frans and Susanna Chapman, author and illustrator of Howdy! Welcome to the Grand Ole Opry! are hosting storytime

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 27d

📚Sept. 17 - the prolific Margaret Peterson Haddix (her 50+ titles include the Missing series, the Shadow Children series, and more) will be here with Kristin O’Donnell Tubb!

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 27d

We have an especially exciting lineup of events for young readers over the next week! parnassusbooks.net/events

📚Sept. 13 - Fancy Nancy Storytime with Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser (the event is at capacity, but you can still stop by at 11am to join the signing line!)

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 28d

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 28d

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 28d

If you’ve been looking for an alternative to Audible, look no further! Our friends Libro.fm have created everything you could hope for from an indie-supporting audiobook platform, AND they’ve just been certified as a B Corporation!*🎉

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy Monday! Here’s a classic Barnabus on Boxes pic to start your week off right. Keep the good vibes going with a new read! We’re here until 6pm today. #BookSky

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · Sep 4

Now it’s the young readers’ turn! We have a feast of picture books, a dash of middle grade, and a pinch of YA for you this month. Find your next great read at the link below!

Squirrels, Shindigs, and Slowing Down: 19 Reads for the Young & Young at Heart

With autumn approaching, it’s a great time to slow down, put your feet up, and enjoy a great read. What are chilly fall days meant for if not that? It’s still warm here in Nashville, bu…

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Staff picks are back! This time, we have thirty great reads for you to spend your September with. See the full list⬇️

Lucky Days & Lost Hours: 30 Reads for September

It’s your lucky day! There’s just a hint of fall chill in the air, publishing is ramping up for its biggest season, and we have thirty fantastic reads for you to spend your September wi…

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Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · Aug 28

THANK YOU NASHVILLE had such a great time at our sold out trot with @parnassusbooks.bsky.social. TONIGHT IS TEMPE ARIZONA hosted by @changinghands.bsky.social there are still a few tickets left see you there buckaroos www.changinghands.com/event/august...

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Kirkus finalists and Pres. Obama’s summer reading list were both revealed yesterday! Be sure to check out the full lists at the link below! (Psst, several Kirkus finalists haven’t even been released yet, so get your pre-orders in!) parnassusbooks.net/readinglists #Booksky

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · Aug 27

Two of our very favorite local middle grade authors have new books out!! Jamie Sumner’s SCHOOLED and DW Gillespie’s GRIN are on our shelves now, and they both stopped by to sign copies! You can get signed copies of these titles and browse through all our signed stock here: parnassusbooks.net/signed

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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · Aug 25

It’s a GORGEOUS day here in Nashville!☀️ Come grab a great new read to take to the park, the patio, or anywhere you can catch some rays and enjoy the breeze. We’re here until 6pm!
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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · Aug 20

August is Women in Translation Month! Reading translated literature is a fantastic way to broaden your reading horizons, and there are so many women writing amazing books in languages other than English. See our WIT Month reading list here: parnassusbooks.net/wit

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