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Clay McLeod Chapman @claymcleod.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

CJ Leede talking about her American project here at the reader weekend @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social @ceejthemoment.bsky.social

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

(a day late) Jan 3, day 3 of 7 Books in 7 Days New Year Challenge: I had a weird day and needed something easy and light. This 1944 edition has been on my shelf for years. Don't even remember when/where I got it. But it was perfect for the vibe I needed! #booksky #winniethepooh #readingchallenge

Cover of the house at Pooh corner by a.a. Milne. Tattered jacket over a red hardcover

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Days 1 & 2 of my 7 Books in 7 Days New Years Challenge! One nonfiction about #wildlifeconservation specifically jaguars, and the other a magical middle grade fiction from local #vermont author @aaronstarmer.bsky.social. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for both. #booksky #bookrecommendations #bookseller #readingchallenge

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Goodbye 2025! Bring it on, 2026! We've got lots of things planned... Check out the events page on our website. #booksky #bookstorewrapped #indiebookstore #bookstorestats #shoplocal

A photo of the exterior of the bookstore in the evening with snow. And text overlay that says bridge side books 2025 wrapped and a list of statistics book sold, 19,000 Plus. Pieces of Taffy sold, 949. Special orders, 2858. Events, 29. Shipping, 41 states. Most rented game, klask and icecool tied. Best selling book, a mother always knows. Businesses we collaborated with, 35. And we helped eight rescue dogs find homes!

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

For many, inc myself, 2025 was not an easy year. The bookstore did alright - we celebrated 16 yrs in business for which I'm grateful, but I'm not sad to see this year go. Here's to a 2026 - a fresh start, a reset, and new books on our TBR stack. #indiebookstore #booksky #bookseller #vermont

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. 🎄 We are taking the next 2 days to recoup from a busy season & spend time with books of our own! Thank you for sharing the season with us, buying books, & trusting our recommendations. #indiebookstore #booksky #goodnightbookstore #cozyvíbes

Evening Exterior of Bridgeside Books after a fresh snowfall. Tree in the foreground with glowing Edison bulbs.

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

This is us!! We can't wait to welcome our next groups in 2026. Stay tuned for an announcement about when reservations open in January. #indiebookstore #booksky #bookworms #readingretreat

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Kid's books for donation to our Giving Tree to benefit The Children's Literacy Foundation are 20% off now through 12/24. #literacymatters #childrensliterace #bookdonation #indiebookstore #booksky

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

It's about to start y'all! (I don't use y'all. I'm not from the south.... But it felt right). *You can always check real-time inventory and place orders on our website BridgesideBooks.com #booksky #holidaysinretail #shopsmall #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness

Holiday house Nov 28-dec 23. Sat & Sun 10-5, Mon -thur 10-6, Friday 10-7

Closes on Thanksgiving, Dec 25 & 25, and Jan 1 & 2. Dec 24 open 9-3, Dec 31 open 10-3

Special order deadline for best chance of arrival by Hanukkah is Dec 4 and by Christmas Dec 14

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

bridgesidebooks.com/events/16268... We are thrilled to have @tavaresbooks.bsky.social join us for our Reindeer Rendezvous on Dec 14. Meet real reindeer, meet Matt and get some Dasher books signed, enjoy the merry Waterbury festivities! #vermontwinter #reindeer #indiebookstore #booksky #tistheseason

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

We are having the best time with @rebeccathorne.bsky.social at our Bookworm B&B Reading Retreat! She is so awesome and our guests are so awesome, this whole weekend is awesome! #booksky #readingretreat #bookworms #indiebookstore #queerreads #sapphicreads #cozyfantasy

Author Rebecca Thorne sits at a table signing and stamping books for a fan standing in front of her

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

One of the best things about being a bookseller is chatting books all day with booklovers...but I can't help think that if I had $1 for every book recommended made to me, I could retire early! #booksky #booksellermusings #indiebookstore

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

When an ARC arrives at the bookstore addressed to the store dog, you know it's gonna be good! 🤣 #booksky @celadonbooks.bsky.social #booksellermusings #indiebookstore

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

PSA: HOW SMALL DECISIONS MAKE BIG IMPACTS. Sometimes it might feel like your one singular choice couldn't possibly make a difference, but as part of a collective movement, it DOES make a difference! @libro.fm @bookshop.org #indiebookstores #shopesmall #yourchoicesmatter #booksky

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Two great events this month! Drag Story Hour and Book Bevvy Bingo. Check out all our events on bridgesidebooks.com/events #booksky #bookstoreevent #indiebookstore #dragqueenstoryhour

Cartoonified drag queen in pink and blue sparkly dresses holding wands. September 21 at 2pm, Emoji Nightmare & Katniss Everqueer

Yellow background with an open book and martini on top.

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Reading list for the day ✨IT HAPPENS✨ (There was fun music but it didn't download with it 😔) #booksky #booklist #booksellers

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

What do booksellers do on a summer Saturday evening? Go to a Silent Reading Party at the library's garden, duh. #booksky #introverting #readingtime #silentreadingparty #saturdaynight #indiebookstore #vermont

A perspective photo of a book on a blanket on the grass with a few readers in the background in chairs looking out into a couple of trees and a meadow.

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Past, present, future: books to guide us through historical examples, where we currently are, & equip us to create a path to a different future 📚 Reading is resistance. One page at a time. #indiebookstore #booksky #independentbookstore #shopindie #shoplocal #shopsmall #vermontbookstore

A book display under a large window with window paint saying WTF!? Past Present Future. The books include The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates,history of Free Speech, On Civil Disobedience, and other similar commentary on the state of the USA under the trump administration.

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Rebecca Thorne @rebeccathorne.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

I'm so excited to announce I'll be partnering with @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social to host a reading retreat in Vermont!!! If you want to join me for cozy reading times, grab your spot today! November 14 - 16, 2025!

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

VT Fall Reading Retreat w author Rebecca Thorne Nov 14-16, 2025 CALL Old Stagecoach Inn TO BOOK 802-244-5056 Welcome reception Reading Time, Author lunch Literary activities & goodies! $399pp (+tax & room) #readingretreat #rebeccathorne #booksky #vermont

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Each year we pick a couple of nonprofits to which we donate a portion of our used book sales. You can bring us your "recent and decent" used books any weekday, and we'll take what we can. #usedbooks #indiebookstore #vermontbookstore #vermont #booksky #plannedparenthood #abortionishealthcare #proroe

Blurry background of a bookshelf with Used category heading and a person holding a large fake check made out to Planned Parenthood of Northern New England for $340.

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Fall Reading Retreat w author EMILY RATH The Grafton Inn in VT Sept 12-14, 2025 CALL INN TO BOOK 802-843-2248 Welcome bonfire w s’mores Lunch w Emily Rath VT-inspired dinner Brunch w VT author Book Swap Books & bookish swag Bundle: $499/pp Rooms: $249-$329/nt #readingretreat #emilyrath #booksky

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Who's birthday? JENNA'S! Manager, bookseller, content maven, event ideator, writer, who loves matching people with their perfect book. She's kind, smart, and Bridgeside would certainly not be the same without her. Here are some of favorites. Happy Birthday! #booksky #indiebookstore #happybirthday

Jenna holding three books (Great Big Beautiful Life, A Mother Always Knows, & Gifted & Talented) in front of the entrance to Bridgesides Books.

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Your unplugged summer starts @ Bridgeside. Books, games, art kits, puzzles, search & find, wood carving, you name it! Unplugged is kind of our whole thing! #booksky #indiebookstore #waterburyvt #vermontbookshop #vtbookstores #vtbookshop #shopindie #shopvermont #shopsmall #discoverwaterbury

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

My hs math teacher & her daughter visited me @ the bookshop. The 5th teacher of mine to see the direct result of their amazing education. I don't remember calculus, but I use algebra & geometry regularly! Thank you to all of MY teachers & ALL teachers everywhere. #booksky #teachersareheroes

3 women standing under the store sign and in front of the entrance of the bookstore Bridgeside Books between two metal planters with flowers.

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

The next silent reading party is @ the von Trapp Family Lodge w/ Waterbury & Stowe libraries & Bear Pond Books Stowe. A big book lovefest in the Concert Meadow. BYO chair/blanket & book. Park @ Outdoor Center Lot. RAIN DATE: 6/25 #silentreadingparty #Waterburyvt #stowevt #booksky #indiebookstore

Blurry background with text overlay: Free silent Reading party, von trapp family lodge & resort, Wed June 18 5:30pm

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Fall reading retreat at the Grafton Inn in Vermont! 50 readers, two best-selling authors, literary activities and goodies! Mark your calendar for June 30th, the big reveal and booking launch. #booksky #readingretreat #vermont #graftoninn

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

I haven't watched You've Got Mail since before I owned a bookstore. It certainly hits differently now! #booksky #youvegotmail #bookseller #indiebookstore

Feet with slippers on the foreground with a TV and in the background playing a scene from the movie You've Got Mail with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks

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Katy Farber @katyfarber.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Stopped by @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social today and was delighted by the collection (fierce), signage, and conversation. Dropped off an ARC of my new thriller, THE BOARD, out this fall 🍁

Sign in front of Bridgeside Books that says Books, the original handheld device

Picture of a window in bookstore with a “feelings flow chart”

Cover of THE BOARD by Katy Farber. A women running up steps toward a school at twilight in the fall.

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Good night register & good night phone, now I leave you all alone. Good night stuffies asleep in your nooks. Good night, Bookstore. Good night, books. #booksky #indiebookstore #poetry #rhyming

Exterior of Bridgeside Booms with string lights and a wooden bench in front.

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Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Love bookstores? Love browsing new ones while traveling? Love having one near home? if so, you need to shop at them, or they won't be there to love. Indies offer way more value than just buying a book - expert curation, personal book recs, events, donations, a safe space, fun social media! #booksky

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