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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

lock of Books Author Reveal #4: Come meet (& support) over 90 Wisconsin authors and other book related vendors. Block of Books : May 30th, 11-2. 800 block of W. College Ave., Appleton, WI #blockofbooks #blockofbooks2026 #supportlocal #supportlocalauthors #thebookstoreappleton #booksky

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Block of Books Author Reveal #3: Come meet (& support) over 90 Wisconsin authors and other book related vendors. Block of Books : May 30th, 11-2. 800 block of W. College Ave., Appleton, WI #blockofbooks #blockofbooks2026 #supportlocal #supportlocalauthors #thebookstoreappleton #booksky

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Block of Books Author Reveal #2: Come meet (& support) over 90 Wisconsin authors and other book related vendors. Block of Books : May 30th, 11-2. 800 block of W. College Ave., Appleton, WI #blockofbooks #blockofbooks2026 #supportlocal #supportlocalauthors #thebookstoreappleton #booksky

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Block of Books Author Reveal #1: Come meet (& support) over 90 Wisconsin authors and other book related vendors. Block of Books : May 30th, 11-2. 800 block of W. College Ave., Appleton, WI #blockofbooks #blockofbooks2026 #supportlocal #supportlocalauthors #thebookstoreappleton #booksky

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Recent arrival! We have the brand new book in by David Jones! "No Perfect Witness" is the newest installment of the fictional Fox Valley Homicide series. Stop in and pick up your copy! #davidjones #supportlocalauthors #noperfectwitness #booksky #thebookstoreappleton

A photo of the cover of the book "No Perfect Witness : Fox Valley Homicide" by author David Jones. The cover features chess pieces, including a black rook in the forefront, and a white king piece laying on it's side.

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Today's Block of Books- Local Author Highlight : *Morgan Kielisch* *Ryan Surprise* Morgan writes adult fantasy romance. Ryan writes western/historical fiction, and focuses on Midwest-inspired literature. Block of Books : May 30th, 11-2. 800 block of W. College Ave., Appleton #booksky

Poster for The Book Store's Block of Books event featuring author Ryan Surprise and a cover of his newest book, High Roller Airways.

Poster for The Book Store's Block of Books event featuring author Morgan Kielisch and a cover of her book, The Awakening of Gods.

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Have you heard the news? We are hosting our second annual local author fair, Block of Books! This year we will have even more authors and additional vendors. We cannot wait to celebrate with you! Mark your calendars! Saturday, May 30th, 11a-2p. 800 block of W. College Ave., Appleton, WI #booksky

A poster containing the state of Wisconsin as the background, announcing the Block of Books Local Author Fair. It says that there are over 90 local authors, poetry readings, kids story time, and book-related makers. Sponsors and thanks are listed as well, including: Creative-Downtown Appleton, Tardigrade's Bookshelf, The Core church, Power House Comics, AmberLulu, Pierri Pizza, fsm, Chicago Grill, Coalesce Marketing, Truly Hair Salon, Pioneer Professional Carpet Care, and Violet Social Club.

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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! #tammyborden

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.

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

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? #booksky #bookstoreappleton

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Antlers Teeth Claws @gravewriter71.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

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.

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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!

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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!

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

HAPPENING NOW! Please stop in and help us to support this great bookish and local author community! #bjvanderhoof #supportlocalauthors #thebookstoreappleton #booksky

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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! 📚🥰 #supportyourlocalindie #booksky #thebookstoreappleton

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

HAPPENING NOW! Author Felicia Clark is here! Stop on in and help us to support our local author community! #supportlocalauthors #booksky #thebookstoreappleton #feliciaclark #awakebook

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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. thebookstoreappleton.com/s/shop

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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! 😆 #booksky #thebookstoreappleton

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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 #booksky #thebookstoreappleton

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Antlers Teeth Claws @gravewriter71.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Support your local indie bookstore, Appleton! (Side note: The Book Store is fantastic & I buy books mostly from them.)

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

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!

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

August is Women-in-Translation Month, a global celebration of women writers who write in languages other than English. What is your favorite book that is a work of a translated women? Have you read any of the titles shown? #WITmonth

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

HAPPENING RIGHT NOW! We have author Christopher Micklos in-store right now, signing his novel for you! He is is a life-long horror junkie, an award-winning filmmaker, and a frequently published writer of horror-themed fiction and non-fiction. #christophermicklos #ticktown

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

The Staff Favorite Book Club pick for August is.....BABEL by R.F. KUANG! This historical fantasy novel was chosen by our staff member, Melanie! We have copies in-store for you to pick up and read between now and August 20th (5:30pm). We look forward to seeing you! #thebookstorebookclubs

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

We were featured on Appleton's "Talk of the Town" podcast! Where to listen: appletondowntown.org/podcast/ Find “Talk of the Town” on your favorite streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music/Audible and iHeartRadio. #supportlocal #booksky

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Have you been meaning to read a Kristin Hannah book? Have you read this book and NEED to talk about it? Pick up a copy, and pop in next week for book club with Denise! #thebookstorebookclubs #stafffavoritebookclub #thegreatalonebykristinhannah

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

July's Local Author Book Club reveal! Tammy Borden will be here on Tuesday, July 22nd to discuss her book with you! This is a very engaging true story. Stop in and pick up a copy and hang out with us on the 22nd to discuss. #localauthorbookclub #thebookstorebookclubs #tammyborden #waltraud

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

TONIGHT! Come on in for our Local Author Book Club featuring Roger Skrypczak himself! 5:30 pm. Support our local author community! #localauthorbookclub #rogerskrypczak #neverdoubtnadine #thebookstorebookclubs #thebookstoreappletonwi

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Have you picked up your copy of The Women by Kristin Hannah, yet? Our Staff Favorite Book Club meets next Tuesday ( the 17th), to discuss this emotional book. Join us in-store at 5:30pm to share your thoughts with Barb! #thewomen #supportlocal #stafffavoritebookclub #booksky

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

TOMORROW! Join us in-store for a local author book signing with Kimberly Anne Conway. Celebrate our wonderful local authors with us and come support! #supportlocal #supportlocalauthors #kimberlyanneconway

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

TODAY! Stop in and speak with Abbey about her book and pick up a copy. She'll be here until 2pm. Help us to support our local authors! #booksky #localauthorsigning #thebookstoreappleton #abbeybeaumont #hellshalfacre

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Block of Books Author Highlight! Unfortunately, local author Jon K. Hagen has to cancel their appearance at our Block of Books event. But don't worry-we have the spot filled and are still standing strong at 50 AUTHORS. Come chat with local author Patrick McNerney at our Block of Books event!

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

It's Friday! That means it's weekend reading time! Here's some books that our staff will be reading this weekend: What book and where will you be reading this weekend? Need a new book? Stop in or shop our inventory online! www.thebookstoreappleton.com/s/shop #booksky #supportyourlocalindie

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Block of Books Author Highlight! Come chat with local author Bill Gillard at our Block of Books event! Bill will be happy to discuss multiple genres with you. Join us and support local authors! May 31st. 11-2pm. 800 block of W. College Ave. #blockofbooks #supportlocal #billgillard #downaman

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Looking for books to listen to in the car during your summer adventures? Make the switch to Libro.fm for audiobooks, and also support The Book Store in the process! libro.fm/thebookstore... #librofm #librofmlisteningsquad #supportlocal

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

thebookstoreappletonwi Need a suggestion for your next read? Check out the May pick for our Staff Favorite Book Club. Kalan chose "Mongrels" by Stephen Graham Jones. Pick up a copy, read at your own pace, and come in on May 14th at 5:30 pm to casually chat about it with Kalan. #booksky

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

@followers Block of Books Author Highlight! Come chat with local author Shalene Marie at our Block of Books event! Shalene will be happy to discuss fiction with you. Join us and support local authors! May 31st. 11-2pm. 800 block of W. College Ave. #blockofbooks #thebookstoreappleton

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