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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 43m

Our October events, workshops, and storytimes are creeping & crawling off the page. With this many events, there's bound to be something for everyone in the family! View our full calendar here: peoplesbooktakoma.com/calendar/

Black flyer with dates, author photos, book jackets, and event descriptions for the month of October. Head to peoplesbooktakoma.com/calendar for the full list.

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Thank you for bringing the heart to People’s Book. Our membership drive ends October 1, and we’d love to welcome you before it closes. Join here for probably less than your last cup of coffee: withfriends.co/Peoples_Book...

Quote overlays a yellow shaded photograph of bookshelves in People's Book: "Your store and you both (and everyone who works there) are awesome. We need more heart in our commerce; you represent the best." - Carole C.

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 28/09/2026

Suzanne Lang, of Grumpy Monkey fame, returns to People's Book this Wednesday evening for a storytime at 5:30pm! You're going to love her newest picture book, Dragon Dog! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/287305...

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9/30 - Storytime: Suzanne Lang for Dragon Dog by People's Book

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 26/09/2026

Fall is here and the acorns are falling. Channel your inner squirrel 🐿️ and join us for acorn crafting on the patio! withfriends.co/event/acorn_...

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10/3 - Crafting Workshop: Acorn Folk & Forest Charms by People's Book

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 24/09/2026

There is finally a chill in the air, which means it's time for October book clubs! Grab your copy from our store for 15% off, or shop our Bookshop.org page and get started on these great Fall reads!

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Sticky Doodler 🖍️ Color Jam @stickydoodler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What's the difference between reading a book versus playing a game on the same topic? Come find out at the PeopleCon keynote game+book talk 📅 Sat, Oct 17 🕝 2:30-3:30 📍 @peoplesbooktakoma.com ft. designer Talia Rosen & author @brendanballou.bsky.social

Play First Monday in October or Read When Companies Run the Courts

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 22/09/2026

Curious about the effects of colonialism on salsa music? Always wanted a song by song analysis of Selena’s iconic album Amor Proihbido? All this & more is in store for you 😁 Join us on Thursday at 6:30pm for a music-filled evening! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/285599... @miriamzperez.bsky.social

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9/24 - Miriam Zoila Pérez & Verónica Bayetti Flores for Muévelo: The Enduring Legacy of Latin Music Across Borders by People's Book

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 20/09/2026

“Only in America can you run for office and get elected by people who can’t even pronounce your name.” — Lily Qi Join Maryland Delegates David Moon and Lily Qi for a talk about Qi's new book, Elected American. RSVP: withfriends.co/event/290188...

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9/22 - Maryland Delegate Lily Qi for Elected American by People's Book

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 19/09/2026

Thanks to our dear friend (and celebrity chef!) Carla Hall for stopping by to sign copies of her newest cookbook! Snag 'em while you can! P.S. Carla's favorite recipes in the book? Giant poptarts :)

Owner in neon yellow shirt poses with author holding a copy of her pink and blue hardcover cookbook.

Left - giant sheet pan strawberry poptarts; right- cover of Carla Bakes with photo of Carla Hall holding a plate of cookies

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 18/09/2026

These might just be the cutest signed bookplates we've ever seen. Get your signed copy of Jen Hamilton's book Birth Vibes before they're gone! peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/birt...

Circle blue/pink sticker signed by the author inside a hardcover book

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 16/09/2026

Games! Games! Games! Come to our third annual PeopleCon on Sat. 10/17 -- a market of locally designed games (12-5pm) and a game designer talk at 2:30pm - not to be missed! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/290173...

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 16/09/2026

Women's stories matter. Come hear @sarahstankorb.bsky.social talk about her brand new book - Damned if She Does -- this Thursday at 6pm. RSVP: withfriends.co/event/290186...

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9/17 - Sarah Stankorb for Damned if She Does by People's Book

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Happy publication day to Bradley Bazzle, whose new story collection IN THE SHADOW OF THE ARCHITECT is out today! Learn more: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/I/In-t.... And many thanks to Rec Room Books, @peoplesbooktakoma.com, @interabangbooks.bsky.social, and Fireside Books & More for hosting Bradley!

On the left, a photo of the cover of IN THE SHADOW OF THE ARCHITECT. On the right, text reads AVAILABLE NOW and then there are two blurbs: “Bazzle leads the reader on a treasure hunt of the secret corners, angles, scaffolding, and foundations that make a life a life. These stories reveal the imprints of the past on the present, as Bazzle’s always-searching characters excavate memories, longings, regrets, and wonder through the trajectory of their messy and fascinating lives.”—Joanna Luloff. “If Bazzle were an architect and these stories were buildings, you’d find yourself in one of those dream houses with endless rooms, some revealing glorious surprises, some with doors you wish you hadn’t opened, and some, you discover, you hadn’t really left.”—Reginald McKnight

At top, text reads BOOK TOUR and then there's a photo of the cover of IN THE SHADOW OF THE ARCHITECT. Then, event dates: September 14 at Rec Room Books in Athens, GA. September 26 at People's Book in Takoma Park, MD. October 18 at Interabang Books in Dallas, TX. November 15 at Fireside Books & More in Redwood City, CA.

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 14/09/2026

A huge thank you to @rephuffman.bsky.social for taking time out of his busy schedule to sign books with us! Pick up your signed copy at People's Book today or order online and we'll ship it to you 👍 peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/nopr...

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 14/09/2026

Author and illustrator @peterhreynolds.bsky.social will be stopping by People's Book this Thursday to sign copies of his new gift edition of The Dot! 😁 If you want a book personalized, order with us now so we can set it aside for you! peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/dot/ @candlewickpress.bsky.social

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 13/09/2026

Do you like winning things? Getting books before everyone else? How about free events at award-winning bookstores? If you answered yes, then I have great news! The 1st person to RSVP for our event with @roselynclarkebooks.bsky.social on 10/7 will win a signed ARC of her brand new book (out 10/6)

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 12/09/2026

Your neighborhood bookstore, with more ways to belong. Perks include store discounts, birthday gifts, and invites to member events. Join our membership drive through October 1 and help us expand events on our new outdoor patio. Find your fit at the link in our bio.

Yellow transparent hue over a photo of a bookstore with a quote and heart -- "Our local pride, helping us encourage kids in our neighborhood to love reading!"

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 10/09/2026

We have so many book clubs reading great titles this month! And, with the recent good weather (I really just want it to be fall, okay?), some of them are even meeting on our brand new patio. But seriously, is it fall yet?

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 09/09/2026

We're thrilled to have Madison Murphy Brown leading a workshop at People's Book this month! Learn how you can be more like mushrooms :) BONUS! Bring a pal, win a book! The next 2 folks signed up together will win a free book from @weiserbooks.bsky.social! Register: withfriends.co/event/29353773

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9/23 - Workshop: Living a Life of Abundance - Learning from Ancestral Wisdom by People's Book

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 07/09/2026

This Wednesday, @kevinadavies.bsky.social discusses his new book, on how sickle cell anemia led the quest to edit the human genome while patients endured decades of racial discrimination and medical neglect. RSVP withfriends.co/event/288188...

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9/9 - Kevin Davies for Curved Air: A Biography of Sickle Cell Anemia by People's Book

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 06/09/2026

The patio is open and it is lovely! Will we see you at one of our many September author events? If the weather is nice, we'll be outside! peoplesbooktakoma.com/calendar/

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 05/09/2026

You'll see our booksellers at Spookyville this year! We'll be giving out free kids' books (what a treat!) and reading our favorite spine-chilling tales! Come say hi! www.spookyville-HAUNTEDALLEY.com @erinpalmerdc.bsky.social

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Kevin Davies @kevinadavies.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Excited to be talking about "Curved Air" next Wednesday (Sept 9th) at @peoplesbooktakoma.com -- and hopefully sign a few copies! I'll be joined in conversation by Teonna Woolford, patient advocate and foundation director.

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John Lingan @johnlingan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Great idea for an essay, and happy to see the great @peoplesbooktakoma.com speaking about their success.

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 01/09/2026

Big news: The bookstore patio is OPEN & our Membership Drive starts today! Memberships start at $5/mo. & benefits include: Free mug! $10 coupon on your bday! Discounts on events! Member only gatherings! We can't wait for you to be part of our bookstore family! withfriends.co/peoples_book...

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Become a member of People's Book

Expand our event offerings on our new outdoor patio!

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 31/08/2026

Exclusively available at People's Book!

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 31/08/2026

I think there might have been a storytime here. Thanks TKPK for always showing up! Photo credit: Thom Wolf

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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Grateful my local indie bookstore @peoplesbooktakoma.com is making personalized signed copies of my new book available. BACKSLIDE: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation after the Christian Turn Against Democracy If you order now, arrives by pub day 09/08. peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/back...

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Backslide by Robert P. Jones (SIGNED!)

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy, a clear-eyed reckoning with the moral collapse of white Christianity and a call to protect American democracy. Wha…

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 28/08/2026

The pied piper of Takoma Park, Mr. Gabe, joins us to celebrate the end of summer with a fun and free kids' concert this Saturday at 10am! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/285598...

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8/29 - Mr. Gabe End of Summer Concert by People's Book

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 25/08/2026

Did you know that the trickster Anansi is featured in the very first unit of first grade at all MCPS schools? Come get your kiddo ready with a free evening author storytime at People's Book this Thursday at 6pm! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/285597...

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8/27 - Caroline Brewer for Anansi and the Talking Cloth by People's Book

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Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I’ll be @peoplesbooktakoma.com in Takoma Park, Maryland for storytime tomorrow (8/23) at 9:30 am! I'll be reading my new board book, THE POWER OF OUR! Bring your little ones. Bring the whole family! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/289975...

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8/23 - Storytime: Ibram X. Kendi for The Power of Our by People's Book

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 19/08/2026

Slow summer days call for a good book! Which events have made their way to your calendar? RSVP here: peoplesbooktakoma.com/calendar/

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 18/08/2026

Join @edgeofsports.bsky.social at People's Book this Saturday evening at 6pm to discuss his newest book - a wonderfully researched biography of Howard Zinn. RSVP: withfriends.co/event/285597...

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 12/08/2026

@ibramxk.bsky.social will be joining us for storytime at 9:30am on 8/23! He'll be reading his new children's book The Power of Our - a beautiful and charming retelling of Zora Neale Hurston's folktale. Bring the whole family! Be sure to RSVP: withfriends.co/event/289975...

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8/23 - Storytime: Ibram X. Kendi for The Power of Our by People's Book

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 10/08/2026

Nerd Nite is coming to Takoma Park! People’s Book has a brand new patio and some brand new events to go with it. Keep your eyes on this page for updates on fall dates - Maybe you’ll be one of the lucky few to be in our inaugural line up? Submit your proposal today! takoma.nerdnite.com

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Jessie A @jessieatkin.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Thank you so much to @peoplesbooktakoma.com for welcoming me for storytime today! It was great to meet so many kiddos and sign a few books. Yay Sunday! #kidlit #readaloud

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 08/08/2026

We can't wait to host @edgeofsports.bsky.social at People's Book on 8/22 @6pm to talk about his new biography of Howard Zinn, the beloved author of the classic national bestseller - A People's History of the United States. @zinnedproject.bsky.social RSVP: withfriends.co/event/285597...

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8/22 - Dave Zirin for The People's Historian by People's Book

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Maia Kobabe @redgoldsparks.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We signed books in Maryland and DC! @redemmas.org has signed copes of Gender Queer, Opting Out & Breathe; @peoplesbooktakoma.com has Opting Out & Breathe; @fantomcomics.bsky.social has a few copies of Breathe & (a few days ago) an Annotated Gender Queer. Grab them if you want them :D

The cover of Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding, held up in front of dense green leaves

The Annotated Edition of Gender Queer, the hardcover of Gender Queer: A Memoir and the original softcover of Gender Queer stacked up on the ground in green leaves

softcover and hardcover copies of Opting Out, by Maia Kobabe and Swati Lucky Srikumar

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 01/08/2026

The end of summer is in sight! But if you're not ready to cool off, come join one of our free book clubs for hot books and warm, friendly conversations.

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 31/07/2026

A slow-burn work-nemesis romance set in a world of cryptids and monsters? Sign me up! Come chat on Friday 8/7 @6:30pm with the author @graceviallwrites.bsky.social about her debut book (Mostly) Human Resources (what a great title, huh?!) RSVP: withfriends.co/event/285596...

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8/7 - Grace Viall for (Mostly) Human Resources by People's Book

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Maia Kobabe @redgoldsparks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Coming up soon in Takoma Park, MD at @peoplesbooktakoma.com !

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 20/07/2026

We love seeing @garethhinds.bsky.social books featured in @usatoday.com! Which is your favorite Odyssey retelling? You can snag signed and personalizd copies of our favorite here! peoplesbooktakoma.com/hinds/

Deluxe hardcover of The Odyssey with blue stained edges and gold foil on the cover.

Gareth Hinds signing a copy of The Odyssey inside a bookstore.

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 19/07/2026

The heat and smoke this past week are telling us something. And it's to come to this author event on Tuesday. withfriends.co/event/279815...

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7/21 - Jason Mark for The Earth Said Remember Me by People's Book

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 18/07/2026

Not to be confused with #BookstoreRomanceDay a week later, #BookLoversDay is for bookworms of all genres! Swing by our shop for a free sticker and that beach read you've had your eye on 😉

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 16/07/2026

We won Best of DC! That's three in a row! Thank you so much to everyone who supports our store, we love you. bestof2026.washingtoncitypaper.com/goods-and-se...

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 16/07/2026

The new @rebeccayarros.bsky.social book contains 13 threshing stories about our fave characters & their dragons. Take a trip back to Basgiath and pre-order your copy with a local bookshop -- we don't send any of our staff members to space. Promise. Out 9/29. peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/empy...

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