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Bobzbay Books' BobzBlog - 6/26/26 - Dollar Days Are Coming Soon!

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@bleakhousing.bsky.social is one of those authors that I can count on to always write something original & weird & wonderful. The Ship of Death is going to be on my top of 2026 list and will probably warrant a re-read before release date. I was IMMERSED in this story and read it in one sitting.

"The book opens with Wendy teaching children at the orphanage...Soldiers are returning home broken [from WWI]. Families are falling apart. Kids are being left behind. The atmosphere is already heavy before the supernatural horror even starts creeping in." www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803654...

It Came From Neverland by Cynthia Pelayo: 9798892424448 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

Peter Pan meets Stephen King's It in this twisted horror retelling of a classic childhood fairy tale set during WWI. 1914, Wendy Darling works by day as a school teacher, and by night, she assists so...

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I’m (Liz) away this week wearing my 2 hats (bookstore owner & horror lover) but the shop is open as normal thanks to the wonderful team (Carey, McKenzie, Michelle, and Sydney!).

Weird time to share art, but I’m finally allowed to share the cover of my next book, THE SHIP OF DEATH, from @harpercollins.bsky.social & Avon A. (9/29/26) Expect some other posts w/ choice blurbs and preorder links! Illustration: Peter Strain/Design: Julianna Lee. Editor @peterkispert.bsky.social

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Bobzbay Books' BobzBlog - 1/9/26

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I am incredibly tired and everything is a lot but little joys need to be shared. Just today we’ve had an adult with their toddler, an older retiree, and now 2 people who appear to be on a first/early date all making cards to put inside Midwest Food Bank boxes. If you’re local, come hang out. ❤️

The #1 movie from when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go.

shrek is standing next to a woman in a red dress and a man in a purple robe .

Alt: shrek is standing next to a woman in a red dress and a man in a purple robe .

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🌈 Hailey Piper 🌈@haileypiperfights.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The #1 movie from when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go. Oh. Huh.

The Bobzbay Books staff top of the year picks are here! So so many good books this year. What are some of your favorites?

Got a bee in my bonnet to clean/organize the break room at the shop but unfortunately that bee has left the building halfway through.

I think one of the hardest things about being a career writer in traditional publishing is that writing attracts the neurodivergent brain while the variable reinforcement schedule punishes it. We are all the rat at the water bottle, waiting for the hit of cocaine. You get one win, and you need MORE.

Our newsletter is updated, with some fun event info, deals from our affiliates @libro.fm & @bookshop.org + our holiday shopping guide. The ‘Bloomington Bubble’ might be in effect tomorrow and the snow will skip us. I sure hope so 🙃

Bobzbay Books' BobzBlog - 11/28/25

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My favorite unflattering angle when I’m taking a photo of Chairry. When you shop with Bobzbay your money goes towards feeding this lil girl and not towards w/e stupid shit bezos is up to.

🔥 COVER +TITLE REVEAL + SUBMISSIONS OPEN🔥 YOUR BODY IS A FEVER DREAM: A Cosmic Body Horror Anthology from Trans & Gender Nonconforming Voices A Charity collection coming in October 2026🖤☠️🏳️‍⚧️ Art by @mxmorgan.com All the info here: tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/11...

Reminder that we have also have fun things that aren’t books + our canned food drive is still going strong!

The holidays are fast approaching and we all know you need some books! Both of my books can be found at @bobzbay.bsky.social (if you're out-of-state, they will ship!). Head on over and shop local! *Cat not available at Bobzbay. Please see your local shelter for cat. #cats #shoplocal 📚💙

Cover reveal time for CROSSROADS, the incredible novella from @laurelhightower.bsky.social! This is the first cover reveal for our 2026 titles. Cover art, design, and typography by @alandistro.bsky.social CROSSROADS will be published in April 2026. shortwavepublishing.com/catalog/cros...

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Everything is a lot right now, but at least we have a new bookmark of the month and isn't it perfect. 🖤Thank you Dandy Taylor for this incredible piece of art we get to hand out to everyone, go find Dandy on Patreon www.patreon.com/dandydullahans & Instagram www.instagram.com/3dullahans/

Thank you @peoplemag.bsky.social for allowing me & @raforall.bsky.social to talk about our favorite topic: horror people.com/why-is-horro...

Why Is Horror Having a Moment? Authors Alma Katsu and Becky Spratford Break It Down (Exclusive)

The horror genre is having a major moment in the world of books and publishing, and authors Alma Katsu and Becky Spratford are getting together to discuss why. The authors of 'Fiend' and 'Why I Love H...

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*rubs hands together like a fly* oooo we’ve got a fun announcement in the newsletter tomorrow.

Chuck Tingle announced their new book the day I’m wearing my Love is Real shirt, this timeline is great sometimes! Pre-order: bobzbay.square.site/product/fabb...

Chuck Tingle@chucktingle.bsky.social · 11mo ago

my new horror novel FABULOUS BODIES is out next summer. PREORDER NOW to give your future self a little treat AND support art you enjoy. preorders are SO important and all it takes is a few clicks. EXCITED FOR OUR NIGHT OF CARNAGE IN PALM SPRINGS. LETS TROT BUCKAROOS us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

Getting snail mail is fun! Send a card to a pal! Maybe you don’t need to be in constant communication with everyone all of the time. 🙃 (If you ask at checkout, we’ll even throw in a postage stamp for free - saves you a trip to the post office!)

Some of my new stickers you can find at @bobzbay.bsky.social this weekend 9/13 from 10am-2pm ⚡️

Downtown Bloomington is already getting into the Halloween spirit! 👻 Pics from our bookstore, exquisite piercing, & rooted studios plant shop.

Sorry I’m not reading any new books right now. I’m escaping the world through nostalgia and reading all 62 of the original Goosebumps books this fall. Join me 😈

I only have one tub of used books to price 🙌 The tub in question: