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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.

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

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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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

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

YouTube video by Parnassus Books Parnassus Presents: Kathy Wang with Lindsay Lynch

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⬇️

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

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

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...

YouTube video by Parnassus Books New to You: Hannah recs Jacqueline Harpman

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

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

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📚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

📚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!

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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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

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!

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…

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

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...

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

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

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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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

Did you love The Woman in the Library? (Spoiler alert: TONS of you did.) Then come see Sulari Gentill in conversation with Mallory Arnold on Thursday at 6:30pm! They’ll be chatting about her newest Christie-esque mystery, Five Found Dead. Register:
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If I didn’t have the screenshots, I’d think it was a dream. Ann Patchett! @parnassusbooks.bsky.social #booksky #penelopefitzgerald

YouTube video by Parnassus Books Parnassus Presents: Kevin Wilson

🚨A new episode of Parnassus Presents is live!🚨 This time, the wonderful Kevin Wilson tells us about his latest novel, Run for the Hills. Have a listen⬇️

What a week for events! Jason Mott (our August FEC pick!) on Tuesday, Victoria Benton Frank on Wednesday, and Scott Anderson on Thursday! Grab a friend and join us for one or all of these fantastic events. Register now:
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Happy Bookstore Romance Day!!💞 In addition to our in-store happenings, we’re offering 10% off of select signed romance books, online only! Head to the link below for the discount code and to browse the sale.
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Sounds Fishy: 26 Reads for the Young & Young at Heart Back to school already?! Didn’t summer vacation just start? Sounds fishy to us. Thankfully, there’s always time for some just-for-fun reading, and we have a stack of great recommendatio…

We’re rounding out our August staff picks with a stack 2/3 of a Barnabus high of great reads for the young and young at heart! If you’re looking for a distraction from the fact that school is already back in session (?!?!), get lost in one of these reads. Full list at the link below⬇️