Well, well, well. Look who stopped by The Secret Lantern. When a suspiciously handsome wicker gentleman shows up, you take the hint. WE'RE GOING TO THE MOVIES! Join your fellow kindred spirits for WICKER! Nov 10 | 7 PM | Pflugerville $15 | Limited seats! vist.ly/5mxm3

ONE MORE DAY, Y'ALL! Our feet hurt, we're running on caffeine, and our hearts are FULL. Let's close it out with board games ALL DAY, Pirate Borg at 6 PM, raffle prizes, 10% off purchases, and 15% off preorders! Last day of Member Appreciation Week, too! Thank you for ONE amazing year!

Y'ALL. WHAT A DAY. Yesterday was absolutely WILD, and we are still recovering (in the best way possible). First THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrated! We were SLAMMED, and seeing so many familiar faces, new friends, and folks just hanging out and enjoying the space meant the world to us

Today's the day! We're celebrating The Secret Lantern's 1st Anniversary, starting with our official ribbon cutting at 3pm today, followed by a pizza party and games all night, starting at 6pm. We also have a last-minute addition to the festivities - ADORABLE BABY GOATS!!!

2 more days before our 1st birthday bash! Today, we're highlighting the partners and vendors that have shared our space and helped us succeed, from local crafters, to cooks, to publishers, and more. Make sure to check them out and support them!

3 days to go before our 1st birthday celebration! It still boggles our minds that we opened only one year ago. We wanted to commemorate some of the highlights from this first year to see how far we've come and remember the amazing times we've had with everyone.

October marks one year since we opened our doors, and we are INCREDIBLY grateful for everyone who has shopped with us and joined in our events! Come to our official ribbon cutting this Friday afternoon, then join us for an outdoor pizza party in the evening - come early to grab a slice!

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to introduce myself as the new Social Media Manager for The Secret Lantern. I’m thrilled to be part of such a wonderful team and to share all the exciting things happening around the shop. #thesecretlantern #cedarpark #books #games #socialmedia

Thank you so much for voting us Best Bookshop in Texas! A huge thank you to Guide to Texas for this honor. We can’t wait to celebrate our 1-year anniversary with you all!✨ #thesecretlantern #guidetotexas #bestoftexas #bookshop #gamestore

Spooky season is here at last, and so is our one-year anniversary! There's a LOT happening at the store this month, so check out our Events page and make sure to check out everything that's on the calendar. October Highlights Below >

** FROM THE DESK OF GENERAL LORA** WE SURVIVED THRESHING DAY. Last night, prospective riders crossed the Parapet, took on the Gauntlet, battled their fellow cadets, discovered what type of dragon might bond with them, and finally faced Threshing to choose their dragon.

Some fun new releases have arrived at The Secret Lantern! We’ve got an amazing selection for readers of all ages; from fantasy and romance to graphic novels and more. Stop by, browse the shelves, and find your next favorite read! 📚 #thesecretlantern #newreleases #books #book #cedarpark

We had an incredible midnight release for Threshing Day! As a special treat for our cadets, we'll be open from 12pm to 8pm today for anyone who would like to pick up their reserved copy! We also have a read-in from noon to 3pm for those who can't wait to start reading.

This week, we're celebrating the release of Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros with an incredible night full of activities. We'll be open Tuesday for anyone who can't stay up until midnight. Friday is also our first Members' Appreciation Day with special deals for all of our Members! More below >

Thank you to The 100 Black Men of Austin for joining us for the Ready Player 100 event! We are proud to work with an amazing group that is focused on their community and supporting the next generation of game developers. 🎮✨ #the100blackmenofaustin #thesecretlantern #gamedeveloping

Join us for a morning of movement, mindfulness, and healing! 🧘‍♂️ The Secret Lantern is hosting chair yoga, meditation & healing circle with Pooja Moondra of Yoga to Heal. Enjoy an hour of chair-based movement, breathwork, and meditation. 🪷 #meditation #thesecretlantern #yoga #poojamoondra

We've established our shop outside of the Tiny Minotaur Tavern tonight! Along with an assortment of books and games, we'll be hosting a map making workshop and mini RPG sessions - come on by and grab an ale with us just past the gatehouse!

Can you believe that it's almost been a year since we opened?! We'll be hosting a weekend of sales, giveaways, and special offers, as well as our official ribbon cutting on Friday, 10/9. We'll have more details as it gets closer - keep an eye on our upcoming events here: vist.ly/5jrg3

September is coming to a close, and we're excited to wrap it up with more clubs and events! MON - Recommended Reads Club - Cozy Cauldron Book Club TUE - ACOTAR Reread WED - D&D Encounters THU - Popup at the Tiny Minotaur Tavern - MtG: The Hobbit | Draft Night - Dark Chapters Book Club

✨A little gift from the Magnificat North ✨ Be one of the first 10 readers to preorder The Mirror of Infinite Endings by Stephanie Garber online and receive a FREE bag charm with your order! 💘🦊🪞🍎 #onceuponabrokenheart #stephaniegarber #preorder #themirrorofinfinteendings #thesecretlantern

Pick up a new hobby, learn Bachata, or join an RPG party - we've got you covered at The Secret Lantern! MON 9/14 - Solo RPG Meetup - Hobby Night TUE 9/15 - Afro-Latin Night WED 9/16 - D&D Encounters: Red Wizards' Gambit 1/4 THU 9/17 - LGBTQ+ Youth Gathering with Cedar Park Pride More below >

Hey there, friends - we're at Medici Roasters celebrating their 20th anniversary alongside some amazing vendors! If you find yourselves in East Austin this afternoon, stop by and say hi! 1023 Springdale Rd Ste 1A, Austin, TX 78721 Look for the tents past the yellow structure.

The September newsletter is out! Inside this month’s issue: - Threshing Day preorder info and midnight release party details - OUR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - Reality Fractured and @wizards_magic - D&D Encounters: Season of Magic

Stop by the Secret Lantern for books, boardgames, and roleplaying throughout the week! MON - Teacups & Time - Spicy Romance TUE - Closed WED - D&D Celebration | The Season of Magic THU - Popup at Medici Roasters 20th Anniversary Celebration - AEP | Board Games & Business Cards More Below >

TODAY IS LAST DAY TO VOTE! vote in Best in Texas, and if you’ve been meaning to cast your vote, this is your sign! We’d be incredibly grateful if you took a minute to vote for @thesecretlantern.bsky.social Every share, recommendation, & person who tells a friend about our weird little bookstore

We have some fun events coming up after a brief closure, so we look forward to seeing you all later this week! MON 8/31 - Closed for Inventory TUE 9/1 - Closed for Inventory WED 9/2 - Thee Bad Witch Club Tarot Workshop - Good Vibes Book Club: A Tangled Magic THU 9/3 - Blood on the Clocktower

Offsite events are back this September! Join the Secret Lantern and our lovely partners in Cedar Park and Austin for the following events: SAT 9/5: Chapters & Cedar Book Camp Join us at the Camp Twin Lakes YMCA for an all-weekend adult book camp and an awesome book fair on Saturday afternoon!

Welcome to the first inaugural Black Bookstore Day! > 10% off in store purchases > 15% off online or in store preorders with code PREORDER26 > Free tote bag with any purchase of $100 or more > Get a special gift when you sign up for a Membership Shop our online store: vist.ly/5gj23

Who's ready for September? We definitely are - stop by the Secret Lantern for new events and activities all month! Check out all of our events at thesecretlantern.com/events Highlights below >

TEACHERS! The Secret Lantern can create a Classroom Registry just for you! Send us your class book & games wishlist and we’ll create a registry that you can share to help stock your shelves. Those purchases support a local indie store at the same time.💛 Drop us a line vist.ly/5gdca