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bluewillowbooks.bsky.social
West Houston's favorite bookshop. Can we say that? Opinionated service and fantastic author events since 1996.
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Special preorder offer! 🌟 We're so happy to be partnering with Karen Walrond to offer signed, personalized copies of her delightful new book, IN DEFENSE OF DABBLING: The Brilliance of Being a Total Amateur. See details and preorder here! buff.ly/9lMHwEg

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Dear Romance readers, You're invited to our event with @alexambooks.bsky.social, celebrating her new book, HOW TO SELL A ROMANCE! 💕 Alexa Martin will appear in conversation with bestselling author @authorjelle.bsky.social. Join us, friends! buff.ly/6XHNFuD

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Tomorrow! Join us in the bookshop for our event with @kelseybtoney.bsky.social, celebrating her new YA novel about self-advocacy and endometriosis, THE UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCE OF BLEEDING ON A TUESDAY. Kelsey will appear in conversation with Torie Jean. buff.ly/936hFrX

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Come discover what's new in paperback! ✨

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Don't miss the next meeting of our club, ✨A Good Yarn.✨ This audiobooks and yarn crafts club meets to work on our yarn/needle projects and chat about books. 🧶 We'll be discussing I NEED YOU TO READ THIS. Join us! buff.ly/nZcxXxg

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✨Romance preorder campaign!✨ Preorder WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED, a heartfelt new romance by @melaniesweeney.bsky.social, with us to receive custom art and a signed, personalized (if you want) copy of the book! Preorder by 5/5 for personalization. 🪴 Order here! buff.ly/8pN22ts

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Discover graphic novels, epic fantasy, teen romance, and more in the YA Section! ✨

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Welcome, readers. 💙

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We're delighted to partner with @quicunquevult.bsky.social on a preorder campaign for LOOKING FOR GROUP! 💛 Preorder with us to receive: ✨ A hand-signed custom bookplate ✨ Adorable Drew & Kit character cards See details and preorder here, friends! buff.ly/Ig9buXE

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Friends, join us for the ✨book launch✨ of WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED, a new romance by USA TODAY bestselling author @melaniesweeney.bsky.social‬! 🪴 Melanie Sweeney will appear in conversation with USA Today bestselling author Naina Kumar. 💚 Don't miss it! buff.ly/FXPzOBv

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Back by popular demand... be the first to hear about this season's best upcoming books! 😍 Join us for "Beat the Heat," a night of book recommendations, wine, and laughs with Liz and Brian, our publishing reps from Penguin & Random House. See you there! buff.ly/60hTdbP

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No matter how many books we have at home, we always want more. 📚✨

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✨Special preorder offer!✨ DEN OF LIARS by Jessica S. Olson is out next week! Preorder with us to receive... 📖 A copy of the book 🌟 Two beautiful art prints 🔖 A gold foil bookmark ✍️ And a bookplate signed by Jessica S. Olson! Preorder here: buff.ly/4AJm0KN

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You're invited to the ✨book launch✨ of local Houston author Kacy Ritter's new #mglit book, ELVIRA VANCE AND THE MONSTER MYSTERY! Join us, readers! buff.ly/G6KugeG

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The popular @libro.fm Kids' Audiobook Sale is happening now! 😍 Through June 30, shop the sale, pick up some great audiobooks for your young readers, and support our bookshop. 🌟 buff.ly/zrwF9tH

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Your local bookshop wishes you a wonderful week. 💙

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Did you know that we have a Teen Advisory Board? This group of thoughtful, local teen readers selects the books for our YA subscription program, "Another Shade of Blue"— chosen by teens for all YA readers. 🔥 You can learn more here! buff.ly/aDEB34f

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✨Special preorder offer!✨ Preorder Katherine Quinn's new book, THE GOLDEN HUNTRESS, with us to receive a signed, personalized (if you like) book! Katherine will include a beautiful art print while supplies last. 😍 Order by 10/31 to guarantee personalization! buff.ly/zQ7L21o

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Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to shop the @libro.fm members-only ✨Audiobook BOGO Sale!✨ Don't miss out, y'all! Every purchase supports our bookshop. 💙 buff.ly/nR1eT8a

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Heading on a road trip? Hosting family and friends this summer? Take a look at our games section! We have fun adult party games and brain teasers, plus puzzles, activities, and games for family game night. 🎲 Don't hesitate to ask to try one out, or to ask staff for our (or our kids') favorites!

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Want to read all summer, then get invited to enjoy donuts at the bookshop? 😍 Play summer reading bingo! Stop by the bookshop to pick up your bingo cards—we have one for kids and one for adults. Read all about our summer programming here: buff.ly/OsSKZqJ

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Good morning, friends! Your next great read is waiting at the bookshop. We can't wait to welcome you in today.

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Preorder the ✨exclusive indie edition✨ of THE POISONED KING, Book 2 in #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures series! 🌟Foil & embossing on the jacket 🌟Full-color designed endpapers 🌟Brilliant stained edges Preorder now! buff.ly/f2zeoNb

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We're thrilled to welcome actor and activist Tyler Merritt to Houston! Join us to celebrate his new book, THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: A Surprisingly Funny Story About Race, Cancer, Faith, and Other Things We Don’t Talk About. We can't wait! Get your tickets now: buff.ly/gVXxP02

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Next Friday, don't miss our event with @kelseybtoney.bsky.social, celebrating her new YA novel about self-advocacy and endometriosis, THE UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCE OF BLEEDING ON A TUESDAY. Kelsey will appear in conversation with Torie Jean. Join us, friends! buff.ly/wqgAFns

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Happy Friday from all your friends in the fiction section. 😍

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Dear Romance readers, You're invited to our event with @alexambooks.bsky.social, celebrating her new book, HOW TO SELL A ROMANCE! 💕 Alexa Martin will appear in conversation with bestselling author @authorjelle.bsky.social. Join us, friends! buff.ly/6XHNFuD

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

Don't miss the next meeting of our club, ✨A Good Yarn.✨ This audiobooks and yarn crafts club meets to work on our yarn/needle projects and chat about books. 🧶 We'll be discussing I NEED YOU TO READ THIS. Join us! buff.ly/3YA4zAh

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Juneteenth stories to share with your young readers! 💙

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Happy #Juneteenth, y'all! ✨ Check out this directory of Houston's Black-owned bookstores. Our city is home to so many fantastic community spaces. Who have you visited? Who are you excited to visit soon? Did we miss anyone? Please mention them in the comments!

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Today only, get THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM free on @libro.fm! This lyrical children’s book by Tonya Duncan Ellis tells the history of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas—and the origins of Juneteenth. Available June 19, 12:00 AM ET to 11:59 PM ET! Download here: buff.ly/KaTNESi

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✨Special preorder offer!✨ Preorder DEN OF LIARS by Jessica S. Olson with us to receive... 📖 A copy of the book 🌟 Two beautiful art prints 🔖 A stunning gold foil bookmark ✍️ And a specially designed bookplate signed by Jessica S. Olson! Preorder here: buff.ly/jCQZgiR

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New paperbacks to join you on your travels! ✈️

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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! 😍 Use code SWITCH to get two bonus audiobook credits when you sign up for a new one-credit-per-month membership! buff.ly/3mJ6lPN

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Recent releases our staff recommends. 📚✨

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✨Romance preorder campaign!✨ Preorder WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED, a heartfelt new romance by @melaniesweeney.bsky.social, with us to receive custom art and a signed, personalized (if you want) copy of the book! Preorder by 5/5 for personalization. 🪴 Order here! buff.ly/8pN22ts

submitted 9 days ago • 1 comment

Friends, join us for the ✨book launch✨ of WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED, a new romance by USA TODAY bestselling author @melaniesweeney.bsky.social‬! 🪴 Melanie Sweeney will appear in conversation with USA Today bestselling author Naina Kumar. 💚 Don't miss it! buff.ly/f5MiYgq

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✨Audiobook BOGO Sale!✨ Through June 22, shop the @libro.fm members-only, buy-one-get-one audiobook sale. 🎧 Every purchase supports our bookshop. 💙 buff.ly/nR1eT8a

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Read with Pride, this month and always! 🌈📖

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We're delighted to partner with @quicunquevult.bsky.social on a preorder campaign for LOOKING FOR GROUP! 💛 Preorder with us to receive: ✨ A hand-signed custom bookplate ✨ Adorable Drew & Kit character cards See details and preorder here, friends! buff.ly/Ig9buXE

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

Dear local book clubs, Did you know that you can register your book club with us? Your members will receive 15% off your book club picks when they buy them from us! ✨ Stop by or give us a call to register your group!

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New books are waiting for you. 😍

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The popular @libro.fm Kids' Audiobook Sale is happening now! 😍 Through June 30, shop the sale, pick up some great audiobooks for your young readers, and support our bookshop. 🌟 buff.ly/LHwFXOp

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

In honor of Pride Month, our friends at @libro.fm have curated a wonderful list of queer-owned bookstores, plus audiobook playlists, Pride picks, and more! 🌈📖 Here's to supporting queer bookstores and creators this month and always! buff.ly/j6vUhWY

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Stationery. Pens. Journals. Book lights. Pencil cases. Gifts, and more! 🌈

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Hey, neighbors! Have you picked up your summer reading bingo cards yet? We have bingo cards for adults and kids ready for pickup in the bookshop, and we're also holding a bookmark design contest for kids up to age 18! 😍 Check out our summer programming here: buff.ly/OsSKZqJ

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Tomorrow is Father's Day! A book is always a home run. 📚⚾️ Stop in today to browse picks Dad will love.

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Happy Saturday, dear friends. We can't wait to see you!

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