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We believe that some of the very best books take you somewhere else entirely. Transport yourself to the picturesque Tuscan hills or New England coast, take a guided trip around the world of poetry,…

The Children tore me apart! I loved this book so much. Reading it put me in a trance, and genuinely I could not look away until I made it to the end, and even then I couldn’t pull my head fro…

If you want to live in a world where people read, novelist Ann Patchett has news for you: it's your job to help create that reality. Tracing her path from a chance airport encounter through a career w...

This stylish ABC book about books and book-making is a wry, witty compendium, pervaded by a love of books. “A book about books for book lovers of all ages. B Is For Bibliophile is the meta-abecedarium...

Sometimes, you come across a book that creates a ripple effect in your life. Your first book by a soon-to-be all-time favorite author, a book about a new and interesting subject that leads you down…

This year is shaping up to be a big one in publishing. It seems like every week another heavy hitter has a fantastic new book out, and May is no different. It’s time to start thinking about w…

Parnassus Books is pleased to host a special double event with Mallory Arnold (author of Cross My Heart, I Hope You Die) and Paul Tremblay (author of Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep). The event will be moderated by Greg Greene.

We’ve gathered forty-three titles for your consideration this month. Need a mystery? A road trip story? A trip to ancient Egypt? A boyband-inspired cruise adventure? All of that, and so much …

Spring break is right around the corner! Whether you’re heading out of town or making the most of a staycation, good reading material is essential for maximum relaxation, and we’ve made…

Friends, family, and customers alike often ask us, “What’s the best thing about working at an indie bookstore?” Maybe you’d think it’s all the amazing authors we get t…