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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 10h

Books + board games = the perfect match. 📚🎲
We’ve paired stories with the games that capture their vibe — which duo are you diving into first?

#ReadThisPlayThat #TheSecretLantern #BookAndGamePairings #ReadersAndGamers #BoardGameCommunity #BookishVibes

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 3d

This week's events at The Secret Lantern ✨

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 5d

Store Hours:
SAT 10AM-10PM (Soft Opening)
SUN 10AM-8PM

Let’s hangout!

#thesecretlantern #boardgames #softopening #readersofinstagram #booktok #cedarparktx #bookishcommunity #tiktokboardgames
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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 5d

Plus, our totes are stuffed with free goodies from our amazing partners:
@kellyskillerpopcorn @holy_shweets @farhorizoncoffee @harpercollins @wizardsofthecoast & Games Workshop

📍151 S Bell Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
(next to the Farmers Market)

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 5d

Just 1 more day until we welcome you into The Secret Lantern.

Join us for our soft opening on Oct 4th at 10AM.

✅ A vault full of games + shelves of stories
✅ First 25 parties score a free tote of goodies
✅ Itz a Rap Food Truck on site
✅ Cozy patio vibes for post-book browsing

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 7d

Banned Books Week Read-In 📣

We’ve teamed up with @librofm and @silentbookclub to host a #BannedBooksWeek Read-In on Oct 5th-7th in protest of censorship. Attendees will receive a free audiobook copy of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books 📘🎧

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 10d

If your fall vibe is plot twists + gasps at 2am… these mysteries were basically written for you.

Which one would you solve first?

#WhodunitReads #MysteryBooks #TheSecretLantern #CozyThrillers #Booktok #BookCommunity

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 11d

7 days. That’s all that stands between us and welcoming you into The Secret Lantern.

Join us for our soft opening on Oct 4th at 10AM.

📚 Books, games, vibes — and yes, the first 25 parties score a free tote of treasures.

📍151 S Bell Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
(next to the Farmers Market)

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 14d

♟️Game night at The Secret Lantern = tough choices. Which board game would you bring to the table?

#TheSecretLantern #GameNight #BoardGames

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 15d

We're not just a bookstore — we're a whole vibe.

✅ Diverse books
✅ Board games galore
✅ Themed rooms for rent
✅ Community events

Our soft opening is right around the corner… are you ready to step inside?

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 20d

At The Secret Lantern, celebrating Latine/x Heritage isn’t just something we do in September — it’s part of who we are.

With our co-founder Dianna being a proud Afro-Dominicana, these stories carry special meaning for us.

These books remind us why representation matters.

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 21d

🍂Here are a few reads we can’t stop talking about this fall:

-The Coils of the Labyrinth by David Annandale
-Slime Don’t Play by R.L. Stine
-Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis
-Prince Fortune by Lisa Tirreno

What on your autumn TBR?

#TheSecretLantern #FantasyReads #FallReading #BookishFall

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 26d

We missed you last weekend (thanks, Texas rain ☔), but we’re back this Saturday!

Join us for our pop-up shop on 9/13 from 9 AM–1 PM next to the Texas Farmers’ Market at Bell.

We invite you all to tour the shop, check out our new shelves, and browse our expanding collection of books and boardgames!

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 29d

Wear the vibe. Fund the dream. Light the lantern.

Our new Secret Lantern merch shop is live! You can now rock our signature logo t-shirt! Every purchase helps build this cozy bookstore!

Hoodies, totes, and more are coming soon!

📍www.bonfire.com/store/the-secret-lantern-books-games/

https://📍www.bonfire.com/store/the-secret-lantern-books-games/

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · Sep 7

Yes that's us! :D.

www.thesecretlantern.com

The Secret Lantern Books & Games | Explore & Connect Today!

Discover The Secret Lantern: Books & Games in Cedar Park, TX—a vibrant hub for book lovers and gamers. Sign up for updates, support our launch, and join our welcoming community.

www.thesecretlantern.com

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · Sep 6

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · Sep 5

Say goodbye to summer, and hello to spooky season. 🎃

Join us for our pop-up shop this Saturday, 9/6 from 9AM–1PM

Expect books, board games, and a sweet surprise: baked goods from @holyshweets!

📍The Secret Lantern: Books & Games
151 South Bell Blv
Cedar Park, TX 78613

The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · Sep 4

Are you free this weekend? Come Hang Out!

We’re gearing up for another volunteer weekend.

If you missed the last one (or just want to come hang again), we’ll be making even bigger strides toward opening our doors

Reply in this form if you're free this weekend~!

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The Secret Lantern Volunteers

Hi again, wonderful humans! We’re still glowing from the incredible energy you all brought last weekend. The Secret Lantern is so much closer to being ready because of your generosity, sweat, and…

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · Aug 30

Mary Shelley’s immortal work has captured our imaginations since 1818. An iconic work of gothic horror (and one of the very first science fiction novels ever!) and absolutely filled with amazing quotes.

These are just a few of our favorites!

#thesecretlantern #frankenstein #horrorbooks #bookquotes

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · Aug 29

The Secret Lantern is coming alive—shelves are going up, walls are getting decorated, and our pop-up is back this Saturday (8/30) from 9AM–1 PM!

Browse new books and games, peek inside as we build the store. Weather permitting—we’ll keep you posted.

📍151 South Bell Blv
Cedar Park, TX 78613

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · Aug 29

Bookish joy + indie love = our kind of night 💛

As new booksellers on the scene, we were blown away by how kind, generous, and welcoming everyone was. Thank you for opening your hearts to a cozy little newcomer like us — we’re so excited to keep connecting & collaborating with this amazing community

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · Aug 28

✨ Round 2? Let’s do this! ✨

We’re gearing up for another volunteer weekend & we’d love your help

If you missed the last one (or just want to come hang again), we’ll be making even bigger strides toward opening our doors

Reply in this form if you're free this weekend~!

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The Secret Lantern Volunteers

We’re still feeling the love from our last volunteer weekend—seriously, you all crushed it and helped bring The Secret Lantern one huge step closer to opening. Thank you again for being amazing! As…

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · Aug 28

We're tired. We're inspired. And we’re even more excited to open our doors soon.

We're bummed we didnt get a group picture! NEXT TIME!!

Thank you all so much!

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · Aug 28

We are so grateful for every single person who carved out time to help — whether you stayed all day, lent tools, brought cold drinks, or just stopped by to say “you got this.”

This community is what makes The Secret Lantern glow. 🕯️

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · Aug 28

We got this done:

✅ Furniture built
✅ Fixtures moved
✅ Shelves wiped, walls painted, rooms cleared
✅ Donations delivered, laughter shared, post-it notes added
✅ A cozy dream made so much more real

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