Today on Musing, bookseller Kim interviews Sarai Walker about her latest novel, Furious Violet! As Kim says, this is the Gen X heroine you’ve been waiting for. Read the post: parnassusmusing.net/2026/08/13/s...

Mondays are a drag. You know what isn’t? Being greeted by a shop pup on your way to support your local independent bookstore! We’re here until 6pm today, and we have a few spots left for our 6:30 event with Chang-rae Lee. Come see us!

Spooky vibes abound in this month’s staff recs for young readers! Go on an adventure with aliens, ghosts, vampires & more, all from the comfort and safety of your favorite reading chair. See the full list: parnassusmusing.net/2026/08/06/s...

Our well-oiled staff pick machine is back and right on time for a batch of August recs! Tap the link to see what our booksellers are loving this month: parnassusmusing.net/2026/08/05/s...

Best of Nashville voting is officially open! We’d be honored to be your vote for Best Local Bookstore. Head to the link below to vote and show some love for all your favorite Nashville small businesses! vote.nashvillescene.com/retail-and-s...

It’s the most lovely time of year: Bookstore Romance Day is coming! We have a full weekend of activities planned for you this year and some wonderful local businesses we’re partnering with. We’ll see you here! #bookstoreromanceday #indiebookstore #shopsmall #shoplocal #nashville

Our new collection of Old School Farm Pottery mugs reminds us of something…. Grab your new go-to mug for your morning cup of joe at the link below!☕️ parnassusbooks.net/product/parn...

Over on the Substack, I have clarified some tour & swag details I was Horribly Confused about. Also, blathered a little. Most important thing you guys need to know is THE DEADLINE TO ORDER PERSONALIZED COPIES FROM @parnassusbooks.bsky.social IS JULY 14. maggiestiefvater.substack.com/p/tour-stuff...

July staff picks are here! Click the link below to see what our booksellers are recommending this month📚 #BookSky

Summertime, and the Readin’ is Easy: 28 Reads for July

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,…

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The latest addition to the Parnassus bulletin board — a visitors map! Pin your hometown (or your country’s flag!) when you come to see us. It’s only been up for a month or so, and we truly can’t believe how many folks from out of town have paid us a visit. Let’s fill it up!

NEWS: The 2026 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction will be awarded to Ann Patchett at the National Book Festival on Aug. 22! https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/ann-patchett-to-receive-2026-library-of-congress-prize-for-american-fiction/s/4cab92e9-cda0-47f4-8ee3-6b1c4efbe3e3

Our June subscription box selections sure are looking good! Our expert booksellers hand select these amazing titles every single month and ship them right to your door. And the best part — we have a club for every age group! Learn more and sign up: parnassusbooks.net/subscriptions

Maybe you’ve heard about some big sales happening online this week, but we’d like to remind you that great value isn’t only measured in discounts. When you shop local, you invest in your community, discover unexpected treasures, & keep your neighborhood one of a kind. Shop small, make a big impact!

Whistler by Ann Patchett is CHANCE APPROVED!! (Thanks @parnassusbooks.bsky.social

Happy Pride from Barnabus and the whole Parnassus crew! Head to parnassusbooks.net/pride to see some of our favorite queer reads or come shop our in-store display!* *Barnabus (aka Pink Pony Bub) is not available for purchase

Whistler debuted at #1 on the NYT bestseller list!! We’re so proud of Ann and endlessly thankful to all of you who pre-ordered from indie bookstores across the country. Your excitement about books is what makes our jobs so fun. Thank you, thank you, thank you. #Booksky

Today on Musing, Rachel chats with author Melissa Albert about her adult debut, The Children! Rachel describes the book as “a genius blend of fantasy, horror, lit fic, and suspense, plus a complicated love letter to children’s literature.” Read the interview⬇️

Our Cup of Tea: An Interview with Melissa Albert

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…

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June events are already in full swing! Don’t miss your chance to hear from these fantastic authors — register for your favorites at parnassusbooks.net/events!

Happy Whistler pub day to all who celebrate! Celebrate by grabbing a copy at your local indie bookstore and watching her recent TED Talk!

The love of my life (and why I need to share it with you)

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...

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Welcome back, writer & editor Jon Appleton, who reflects on his admiration for #AnnPatchett and enjoys her latest novel, Whistler. reviewsbywriters.blogspot.com/2026/06/gues... @parnassusbooks.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #greatreads #AmericanFiction

Guest feature by Jon Appleton: 'This is the Time We Have' - my decade with Ann Patchett

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Whistler is almost here, which means Ann’s tour will start before you know it! She’s heading to the UK in August and September, and there are still some North American dates with tickets left (including some virtual options)! Head to annpatchett.com/tour for tickets.

Our summer reading section has returned! Whether you’re a student grabbing required reading or an adult looking for a classic you may have missed in school, we have everything you need. Local teachers and librarians — send us your summer reading lists and we’ll add them to our handy binder!

We’re up for Best Independent Bookstore in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards! If you feel so inclined, we’d love for you to vote for us at the link below. (Psst, you can vote once per day!) Voting ends on June 1. 10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...

B is for Bibliophile is a staff pick at @parnassusbooks.bsky.social, and they have 4 copies on their shelves... parnassusbooks.net/book/9781592...

B Is For Bibliophile

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...

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And now for the young and young at heart! See our recs for May picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles⬇️

The Ripple Effect: 27 Reads for the Young & Young at Heart

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…

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It’s time to start thinking about what you’ll be bringing with you to the pool, lake, ocean, or other chosen body of water this summer, so let our staff tell you what we’re recommending these days! See all of our May staff picks⬇️

Keep the Good Reads Rolling: 24 Reads for May

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…

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Nashville friends: I'm THRILLED to moderate this conversation between horror great @paultremblay.bsky.social and Nashville's own Mallory Arnold! At @parnassusbooks.bsky.social on July 15. RSVP now, cuz Nashville loves horror! parnassusbooks.net/event/2026-0...

Hard to believe May is almost upon us! We hope you’ll join us for an exciting month of events — Jesmyn Ward, Douglas Stuart, Steven Rowley, and many more will be here, so make your plans and register for any or all of these discussions: parnassusbooks.net/events/2026/05

Don’t mind us, we’re just reminiscing about Indie Bookstore Day and everyone we spent it with. I mean, Clifford the Big Red Dog was here!!! Thank you all again for showing up for your local indies. It means the world.

Exciting news!! Everyone who pre-orders the print edition of Whistler from Parnassus is eligible to receive a FREE copy of the audiobook, courtesy of our friends @libro.fm! Submit your proof of pre-order at the link below, and Libro.fm will email your copy on June 2. librofm.typeform.com/to/Vai4lerf