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Ringing in the new year with some great recipes li Ringing in the new year with some great recipes like lamb meatballs from Olive & Thyme
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Christmas is tomorrow! As you enjoy your holiday, Christmas is tomorrow! As you enjoy your holiday, keep this wisdom from @hownottobeold in mind. Head over to the @hownottobeold page for more tips, tricks, and laughs all year long, and maybe pick up a copy or two of the book for your friends and family while you're at it!
Give the gift of inspiration! What's a book that h Give the gift of inspiration! What's a book that has inspired you this year?
Books make the perfect stocking stuffers! Stop by Books make the perfect stocking stuffers! Stop by your local independent bookstore to stock up on your favorite titles like From Away, Daditude, and Mark Twain's Guide!
Need a gift for the social media addicts in your l Need a gift for the social media addicts in your life? The travelers? The California lovers? Here it is.
We have a new @bookshop_org list for December! Thi We have a new @bookshop_org list for December! This month, we're featuring the works of some of our author and publisher friends. Buying books from our list this month means you're supporting us, our friends in the industry, and independent bookstores everywhere! It doesn't get much better than that! Click the link in our bio to browse our December list on Bookshop.org
We all know a dad who can laugh alongside @chriser We all know a dad who can laugh alongside @chriserskinela about the joys and pains of being a father. Pick up a copy of DADITUDE and cross another name off your gifting list! #dadlife #giftsfordad #fatherhood #giftsforhim #dadhumor #giftideas #stockingstuffers
Have you ever met the author of one of your favori Have you ever met the author of one of your favorite books? The authors of A Narrow Bridge are generously offering to take part in a zoom meeting with any book clubs who are reading their book! If you're interested, send us a DM and we'll get you connected! #bookcommunity #bookclub #igreads #meettheauthor #bookblogger #bookstagram
Give the gift of HOLIDAY JUBILEE this season! Give the gift of HOLIDAY JUBILEE this season!
The stunning illustrations inside @maryleacarroll' The stunning illustrations inside @maryleacarroll's SOMEHOW SAINTS were done by @joerohde, who worked for Walt Disney Imagineering for many years. We are so grateful to him for lending us his talent! Which illustration is your favorite?
We're thankful for all the small businesses we hav We're thankful for all the small businesses we have had the pleasure to work with, like @little_flower_cafe!
Happy #smallbusinesssaturday! Just a reminder to s Happy #smallbusinesssaturday! Just a reminder to support local small businesses this holiday season. If you're looking for books, we recommend ordering from us online through our website or visiting some of the fine bookstores near us like @vromansbookstore @skylightbooks @chevaliersbooks @lastbookstorela @storiesbooksandcafe @booksoup and more!
Thanksgiving is almost here! With so many non-trad Thanksgiving is almost here! With so many non-traditional plans, why not experiment with your meal and try a recipe from one of our cookbooks?
Happy #pubday to @frumpy_middleaged_mom! Marla sig Happy #pubday to @frumpy_middleaged_mom! Marla signed stock at @vromans, so make sure you order now before they're gone!
With Thanksgiving approaching, its only right that With Thanksgiving approaching, its only right that we share some @hownottobeold wisdom to prepare you for whatever your dinner looks like this year. Head over to the @hownottobeold page for more tips, tricks, and laughs all year long, and maybe pick up a copy or two of the book for your friends and family while you're at it!
The Riley Ellison mysteries make a great gift for The Riley Ellison mysteries make a great gift for the cozy mystery fans in your life. Hilarious, relatable, and charming!
Our third November release is this gem by @frumpy_ Our third November release is this gem by @frumpy_middleaged_mom, also known as Marla Jo Fisher! In the midst of fighting cancer and preparing for a book launch, Marla has also found the time to write an interview with herself for the @ocregister, which includes excerpts from the columns in the book. Click the link in our bio for more info
Ready for the @vromans launch event for @maryleaca Ready for the @vromans launch event for @maryleacarroll's SOMEHOW SAINTS? The event is tonight at 6pm, so make sure to RSVP via the Vromans website to get the crowdcast link! Mary Lea will be in conversation with @liandolan. And if you need a cocktail recommendation, here's @fiatgal's recipe for a Somehow Saints themed drink: Stigmata ala AGM 2 servings, or 4 very tiny ones In honor of @maryleacarroll's newest book, #somehowsaints 2 oz vodka 1 oz ginger liqueur (such a smooth flavor) 1 oz grenadine syrup (Yes Cocktail Co.) 1 oz Luxardo Cherry (Sangue Morlacco/black blood)* .50 oz juice of yuzu (citrus that tastes like a cross between a clementine and a meyer lemon) 3 large basil leaves A splash of sparkling wine Muddle 3 basil leaves with vodka. Strain into shaker with the rest of the ingredients, shake with ice cubes until ice-cold, perhaps 15 seconds or so. Pour into a sexy cocktail glass, top off with sparkling wine. Enjoy! *Named by poet Gabriele D’Annunzio in 1919.
SOMEHOW SAINTS is here and @maryleacarroll has an SOMEHOW SAINTS is here and @maryleacarroll has an armful of new saint-filled stories to share with the world. Pick up a copy today and hear about her inspiring travels and the saints she learned from, all with stunning illustrations by @joerohde! #somehowsaints #maryleacarroll #newbook #saints #travel #inspirational #pubday #indiepublishing #localauthor
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Ringing in the new year with some great recipes li Ringing in the new year with some great recipes like lamb meatballs from Olive & Thyme
Are you ready for the new year? Are you ready for the new year?
Christmas is tomorrow! As you enjoy your holiday, Christmas is tomorrow! As you enjoy your holiday, keep this wisdom from @hownottobeold in mind. Head over to the @hownottobeold page for more tips, tricks, and laughs all year long, and maybe pick up a copy or two of the book for your friends and family while you're at it!
Give the gift of inspiration! What's a book that h Give the gift of inspiration! What's a book that has inspired you this year?
Books make the perfect stocking stuffers! Stop by Books make the perfect stocking stuffers! Stop by your local independent bookstore to stock up on your favorite titles like From Away, Daditude, and Mark Twain's Guide!
Need a gift for the social media addicts in your l Need a gift for the social media addicts in your life? The travelers? The California lovers? Here it is.
We have a new @bookshop_org list for December! Thi We have a new @bookshop_org list for December! This month, we're featuring the works of some of our author and publisher friends. Buying books from our list this month means you're supporting us, our friends in the industry, and independent bookstores everywhere! It doesn't get much better than that! Click the link in our bio to browse our December list on Bookshop.org
We all know a dad who can laugh alongside @chriser We all know a dad who can laugh alongside @chriserskinela about the joys and pains of being a father. Pick up a copy of DADITUDE and cross another name off your gifting list! #dadlife #giftsfordad #fatherhood #giftsforhim #dadhumor #giftideas #stockingstuffers
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Thanksgiving is almost here! With so many non-trad Thanksgiving is almost here! With so many non-traditional plans, why not experiment with your meal and try a recipe from one of our cookbooks?
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SOMEHOW SAINTS is here and @maryleacarroll has an SOMEHOW SAINTS is here and @maryleacarroll has an armful of new saint-filled stories to share with the world. Pick up a copy today and hear about her inspiring travels and the saints she learned from, all with stunning illustrations by @joerohde! #somehowsaints #maryleacarroll #newbook #saints #travel #inspirational #pubday #indiepublishing #localauthor
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