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Cat, Lindsay, and Sarah are in Denver at the American Booksellers Association’s annual Winter Institute! They’re learning from industry experts and fellow booksellers about new and exciting things they can bring back to keep making Parnassus the best it can be. If you’re at Wi25 go say hi to them!

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The skies and roads are a whole lot clearer than expected, so we’re already here slinging books! We’re still planning to close at 4pm today. Come warm up and get a new read!

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We will be open 12-4pm on Thursday, Feb. 20th. 10am book club has been rescheduled to 10am on Feb. 27. Please be safe on the roads!❄️

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❄️Winter Weather Update❄️ We’ll be open 12-4 today! Unfortunately, tonight’s event with Kimberly Lemming and Jo Segura has been canceled. If you can safely get here, we’d love to see you. If not, we’re wishing you a day of cozy reading at home!

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Books and dogs — is there a better way to start your week? (Hint: the answer is no.) Come see us, pet a pup, and get a great new read!

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Next up, staff picks for the young and young at heart! This month, we have some sweet picture books perfect for story time, a batch of YA thrillers, and a roundup of our February subscription box picks! Head to the link below for the full list.

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February staff picks have arrived! Our booksellers have 33 reads for your consideration this month. Check out the full list on Musing — link below⬇️

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Staff picks are almost here! We took our usual holiday rec hiatus in December and January, but we’re back in full force later this week. Until then, here’s a little sneak peek👀 What have you read and loved recently?

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Events keep on rolling right into February! See any you’re excited about? Head to our website to get your seats! And while you’re at it, take a peek at March events as well — we have so many great things in the works. Treat yourself to a great bookish chat! parnassusbooks.net/event

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Love is in the air here at Parnassus, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for all the romance book events we have coming up in the next few weeks! 💕📖 You can learn more and register for these events at the link below! www.parnassusbooks.net/event

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Reminder that Ann Patchett does not have any personal social media accounts! The only ones she is affiliated with are the official Parnassus accounts. We’d appreciate your help in reporting fake accounts (looking at you, @annpatchett1.bsky.social 🙃)

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We are sending all of our love to Antioch High School. We will keep working for a future where gun violence is not a regular occurrence, churned quickly through the media cycle. Josselin won’t be forgotten. Resources for Nashvillians impacted by yesterday’s events: www.nashville.gov/departments/...

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Is there any place cozier than our cookbook nook on a chilly day? Ditch the cold and come hang out with us, and maybe grab a book of hearty comfort food recipes. We’re here until 6pm!

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We’re open today — regular hours! Come by and grab a fantastic new read, perhaps one of these about MLK Jr.! (Bonus: it’s nice and warm and cozy in here.)

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January staff picks are an ode to audiobooks and Libro.fm! Whether your schedule makes it hard to find time to sit down with a paper copy, you appreciate the art of an audio performance, or you’re looking to read more books this year, audiobooks are for you. Check out our list of favorite listens!

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Parnassus Presents: Erik Larson with Jeremy Finley! Back in October, we partnered with Humanities TN and MBA to bring Erik Larson to Nashville as part of the Southern Fest of Books, and now we’re bringing the event to you! Tap the link below to listen to Erik and Jeremy discuss The Demon of Unrest🎧

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Winnie’s idea of a perfect day: 1. Get cozy in a warm donut jacket 2. Stop by the Donut Den (obviously) 3. Get pets from friends at work 4. Curl up with a new book! Follow Winnie’s lead and come grab a great new read — we’re here until 6pm!

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Back to normal hours today! We’ll be here 12-6. Come replenish your TBR pile!📚

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❄️HOURS UPDATE: We’ll be open 10am - 4:30pm today! If you can get here safely, we’d love to see you.

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We will be CLOSED today, Jan. 10, due to winter weather. Stay safe and warm out there!❄️☃️

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Events are back in full swing! Kwame Alexander, Lauren Kung Jessen, Neko Case, Julian Winters, and more will be visiting us in the next few weeks. Head to the link below to see all of our upcoming events and register for your favorites! parnassusbooks.net/event

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New year, new merch! 👕🧢 Our logo baseball hat now comes in pink, and we’re introducing a long sleeve logo tee, as modeled for you by Lindsay (with the crucial help of Barnabus). Get yours at the link below⬇️ www.parnassusbooks.net/store/catalo...

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It’s the first Friday of 2025, and if you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Ann is starting the year with a prequel to a classic, a reminder about a past New to You pick, and the importance of a great introduction.

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Is there a better way to kick off the New Year than listening to Margaret Renkl talk about nature? We think not! The first Parnassus Presents episode of 2025 is our event with Margaret discussing Leaf, Cloud, Crow with Katie McDougall. Have a listen!

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On this year’s Gratitude Edition of the Laydown Diaries, Lindsay and Rae Ann (feat. special guest Barnabus) share some things they’re thankful for. At the top of the list is all of you!🧵

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Making a resolution to read more? To attend more author events? Check out our January event lineup! Head to our website and reserve your seats for your favorites before they fill up📚 parnassusbooks.net/event

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Need a last-minute bookish gift? Get a Parnassus gift card — we can email it to you! Orders must be placed by 3pm CT so our team can process it before they head home to spend the holidays with loved ones💌 www.parnassusbooks.net/gift-card-01-0

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It’s feeling festive here at the bookstore! Need to round out your gift haul? Need a warm, cozy place to bring the family for a while? We’re here until 8pm!

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Children’s bookseller Aly is showing off some of the titles we’ll be donating to our Book’Em holiday book drive! Now thru the end of December, the Parnassus Foundation is matching donations — you donate a book, we buy the same book for kids in underserved communities in Nashville.🧵

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We’re getting down to the wire, folks! We can no longer guarantee that shipping orders will arrive by the 25th, but we do have some suggestions for last-minute gifts that will arrive in time. Check out the last, but certainly not least, installment of our 2024 Musing Gift Guide!🎁

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🎉Extended holiday hours start TODAY🎉 We’re staying open a little later this week for all you last-minute shoppers. And if you’re hoping to get a gift delivered in time for Christmas, we highly suggest placing orders that need to be shipped today!

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This week, Ann has a very special New to You guest — the celebrated, prolific poet Billy Collins! If you think he’s here to recommend a book of poetry, think again. Billy’s reading taste contains multitudes, and all you science buffs out there will love what his latest favorite title is.

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It’s not every day that THE Barefoot Contessa crashes your annual staff secret snowflake party! We can’t wait for our event with her at MBA tonight — there are a few tickets available, so grab yours NOW at the link below! www.eventbrite.com/e/author-eve...

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It can be hard to keep up with the latest and greatest in children’s and YA literature. There are so many amazing books coming out all the time! If you need some assistance picking holiday gifts for the young readers in your life, look no further than the latest installment of the Musing gift guide⬇️

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‘Tis the season for shipping woes! If you don’t want gifts to show up after the big day, we encourage you to place any shipping orders by Dec 16th! Box supervisor Barnabus can’t guarantee delivery dates this time of year, but following his advice will give you the best shot at an on-time arrival.

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Just visited some of my favorite people at @parnassusbooks.bsky.social! Caught up with friends, browsed books, and signed copies of mine. (In case you need a gift, I'm always happy to personalize them—and they ship!)

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Musing Gift Guide Part 2: Nonfiction Edition is here!🎁 History, sports, poetry, cookbooks, and more are covered in this roundup. Have a browse at the link below! parnassusmusing.net/2024/12/05/2...

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Special holiday bundle alert!🚨 We’re partnering with our pal Ruta Sepetys to bring you a limited edition holiday bundle for her new book, The Bletchley Riddle, written with Steve Sheinkin.🧵

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