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.

Slow summer days call for good books. Will we see you at one of our August author events? There's a little something for everyone!

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...

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

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

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The award-winning creator of GENDER QUEER @redgoldsparks.bsky.social is back at People's Book on 7/28 to talk about eir new middle grade graphic novel starring Saachi, who's navigating friends, siblings, crushes, and a resistance to blue-and-pink binaries. Join us! withfriends.co/event/282637...

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/

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...

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

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@peoplesbooktakoma.com you ready for this?

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 😉

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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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...

A whole new bookcase awaits. Ah, the beauty. What should we put on it?!

Come bathe yourself in queer joy with @chippons.bsky.social - we're celebrating his new book this Thurs @6:30pm! “Pons writes... with heart, humor, & spectacular heat. I’m obsessed with this!” —Elena Armas, NYT bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception RSVP: withfriends.co/event/286180...

7/16 - Chip Pons for Dearly Departed by People's Book

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This Sunday at 4:30, join Palestinian and Iraqui poet Jawdat to discuss her new collection inspired by the removal of 70,000 books from Palestinian homes & libraries in 1948. Each handwritten number is reimagined as a book. RSVP: withfriends.co/event/283403...

The award-winning creator of GENDER QUEER @redgoldsparks.bsky.social is back at People's Book on 7/28 to talk about eir new middle grade graphic novel starring Saachi, who's navigating friends, siblings, crushes, and a resistance to blue-and-pink binaries. Join us! withfriends.co/event/282637...

7/28 - Maia Kobabe for Opting Out by People's Book

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Come get a free tarot reading this Saturday! You can sign up here: withfriends.co/event/286324...

This is your fault, Jeff.

Happy 4th! We're open today 9-4pm. We hope you burn sparklers, not books. 🇺🇸📖🎇📖💥📖🇺🇸

Music buffs unite! Join our panel of four incredible music writers as they discuss the research process for their @3313books.bsky.social books. Ask 'em how they decide which album to write about! Tell 'em which band deserves to be in the collection! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/283400...

7/10 - Panel: An Evening with 33 1/3 by People's Book

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Waldo is back this July! He's a sneaky one. Will you be able to spot him around Takoma Park? We hope to see you at one of our many author events this month too!

Last day for free shipping -- thank you @bookshop.org!

An actual thrill to see my name in one of Steve’s DC-area listings. I’ll be at @peoplesbooktakoma.com tonight discussing BACKBEATS with their music book club!

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Fri, June 26 in DMV DC- Disco Biblioteca book club talks Backbeats: A History of Rock in 15 Drummers by John Lingan 7 pm @ People’s Book; Independents Day w/ poetry & music (Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Trio) celebrate real American values 7:30 @ Takoma Park Community Ctr; TCB @ Martini's (bouncebeat🧵

We would not be happier with the new @calebmorris.bsky.social Takoma Park print! On totes, postcards, dishtowels & magnets... Stop into People's Book to grab one of your own!

July book clubs are hot hot hot! Always free and always fun 😁 Will we see you at one?

Piggie and Gerald are here! Happy third birthday to us! They'll be here taking pictures and saying hello to kiddos all day at: 12-1pm 2-3pm 4-5pm

On June 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, we premiere with @sarahpinsker.bsky.social at @peoplesbooktakoma.com in Takoma Park, MD

Peoples Book is turning three!! Our good friends, Piggie & Gerald, are coming to celebrate with us throughout the day on Saturday 6/20! For adults, we'll have a free glass of wine for adults from 5-8pm to sip and shop👌 withfriends.co/event/282643...

6/20 - Meet & Greet with Elephant & Piggie! by People's Book

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You don't want to miss storytime this Sunday at 9:30am with @beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social ! Her newest book will be sure to delight and inspire the most curious of minds ❤️ RSVP withfriends.co/event/280241...

6/14 - Storytime: Becca McMurdie for Just a Shell...or is it? by People's Book

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Join us outside People's Book this Sunday 6/14 from 10-2pm to meet eight local authors with new publications! Vocal Takoma will also be leading an open mic, so come show us what you got! Music, poetry, prose? We want to hear it! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/282066...

6/14 - 3rd Annual Local Author Bazaar by People's Book

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The gorgeous new historical novel is out from the beloved Lisa See! We're honored to host an in person talk with her alonside @montgomerycollege.bsky.social on 6/16 @7pm. Free student (any institution) tickets available! Save your seat: withfriends.co/event/279062...

Takoma Park sure is lucky to have SO MANY "best" restaurants, shops, and businesses. Let's keep those crowns local -- do you have a minute to vote for your faves? Voting ends on 6/10. bestof2026.washingtoncitypaper.com/goods-and-se...

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