Photo is copies of "Waltraud" book by Wisconsin author, Tammy Borden. Sign in photo describes the time and date (February 19th, 11:00am) for the Wisconsin Public Radio show that is featuring this book.

We have copies of "Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany" by our beloved local author, Tammy Borden. Her book was chosen as a 2026 Book Club read on Wisconsin Public Radio!

She will be on WPR on February 19th discussing her impactful book.

Stop in and grab a copy!

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Thank you so much for the heads up! We made this adjustment in Settings. 😊

What do James Patterson, David Baldacci, Tana French, Sandra Brown, Abby Jimenez, TJ Klune, Rainbow Rowell, Lisa Jewel, Freida McFadden, and Lucy Score have in common?

They all have new books coming out soon! Did you know that we can pre-order books for you? Stop in or give us a call: 920-734-8908

It's been a while since we did a good ol' Classics Clash. We've got a doozy today.

Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights" vs. Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." Which one do you prefer and why?

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You're the best! We appreciate this and you! 📚💜

Reminder to support & promote your local indie bookshops! I know my locals, @tardigradesbookbar.bsky.social & @thebookstore.bsky.social , sell thru bookshop dot org as well as in person. They support local authors, they host cool events, they are the far better alternative to Bezos.

Our holiday hours this week:

Monday- regular (10a-7p)
Tuesday- regular (10a-7p)
Wednesday- regular (10a-7p)
Thursday- CLOSED
Friday- regular (10a-7p)
Saturday- regular (10a-4p)

We hope to see you soon!

Still need a last minute gift? We've got you! Our holiday hours this week:

Tuesday 10a-7p
Wednesday (Christmas Eve) 10a-2p
Thursday (Christmas Day) CLOSED
Friday 10a-7p
Saturday 10a-4p
We look forward to seeing you and helping you with your bookish needs!

This holiday season, practice a little Shelf Care. After a long year, treat yourself (and the people you love) to something comforting: time in your favorite indie bookstore.

We have over 90,000 books to choose from and also have gift cards for the book lover in your life!

#shoplocal #shelfcare

Also, Locked-in: A Soldier and Civilian's Struggle with Invisible Wounds by Carolyn Furdek

-Barrack Buddies and Soldier Lovers by Steven Zeeland
-Out in the Army: My Life as a Gay Soldier by James Wharton
-Major Conflict: One Gay Man's Life in the Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell Military by Jeffrey McGowan

"How did your family react with you joining the military?"

Looking for ways to honor the veterans in your life? We have books to help you explore military history, veterans' experiences, and journals to encourage family and friends' stories.

#booksky #thebookstoreappleton #veteransday

HAPPENING NOW! Please stop in and help us to support this great bookish and local author community!

#bjvanderhoof #supportlocalauthors #thebookstoreappleton #booksky

TOMORROW! We have author Rebecca M. Zornow in-store launching their new romance fantasy novel, Landsome Roads. Rebecca was kind enough to kick off the book tour here at The Book Store! We are so excited!

Please stop by and help support our community!

#rebeccamzornow #landsomeroads

Happy one year Book Store anniversary to both Mirm
and Megan! We are so lucky to have both of them on
our team. Congrats and thanks for everything, you two!
📚🥰

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HAPPENING NOW! Author Felicia Clark is here! Stop on in and help us to support our local author community!

#supportlocalauthors #booksky #thebookstoreappleton #feliciaclark #awakebook

Did you know that we have a Collectible book section? We have some wonderful special collector editions of some fantastic titles. We are lucky to have so many used books that we source from our own community, and this also keeps our inventory ever-changing.

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TODAY! We have local author, Machaela Jackson in-store today, singing her books and ready to chat with you. Stop on in and help us to support our amazing local author community!

#machaelajackson #supportlocal #supportlocalauthors

Reminder! TOMORROW is our Staff Favorite Book Club. This is a casual book chat with our staff member, Kirby, for his September pick, Stephen King's "Different Seasons". We look forward to seeing you!

#thebookstorebookclubs #differentseasons #booksky

While we should never judge a book by it's cover, sometimes we can get a laugh from a cover design. In this instance, the female lead has three arms.

Don't worry, we didn't write on the actual book! 😆

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It's that time of year! Back to school and gearing up for Fall. Our staff felt left out, so we had to participate. 😆

Today we are featuring our charismatic and lively staff member, Mirm!

#BackToBooks2025 @americanbooksellers #americanbooksellersassociation #booksky

It's Tuesday so that means new releases! Our staff was able to listen to this gem on @librofm, and we all ADORED it. Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz (@annaleen.bsky.social) . It's both magical and poignant.

Stop on in and find a new book to give a proper home!

#automaticnoodle #annaleenewitz

It's that time of year! Back to school and gearing up for Fall. Our staff felt left out, so we had to participate. 😆

Today we are featuring our sweet and charming staff member, Kim!

#BackToBooks2025 @americanbooksellers #americanbooksellersassociation #booksky

It's that time of year! Back to school and gearing up for
Fall. Our staff felt left out, so we had to participate. 😆

Today we are kicking off with our fearless and beloved
owner, Kalan!

#BackToBooks2025 @americanbooksellers
#americanbooksellersassociation #booksky

It's Friday! Time for a weekly wrap-up of what our staff has been reading!

Want to order a book? We can do that for you. Give us a call: (920) 734-8908 or stop in!

Shop our current inventory directly (new and used) :
www.thebookstoreappleton.com/s/shop

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Thank you for the kind words! Always amazing when we get to see you!

Support your local indie bookstore, Appleton!

(Side note: The Book Store is fantastic & I buy books mostly from them.)

HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!

We have local author, Wade Walker in-store signing and ready to chat with you!

Rainy days are the best for a new book. ☔

#booksky #thebookstoreappleton #supportlocalauthors #wadewalker

Military Families for Free Expression (MFFE), is heading an initiative to push back against censorship: Operation: Uncensor My Summer, encouraging military families and allies to read banned books and submit them to Second Lady Usha Vance's Summer Reading challenge by September 5th.

#uncensorbooks

Happy Bookstore Romance Day- a day designed to give independent bookstores an opportunity to celebrate Romance fiction!
Let's be honest though. We always have an enormous selection of new and used romance titles in stock, and it's ever-changing.
Romance not your thing? We also have you covered!