To be unveiled on Indie Bookstore Day (Sat, 4/25) 👀 These art prints are original works by local artists, and will be dispensed through a new vending machine! Bring your quarters! The artists: Ben Clanton, Anait Semirdzhyan @kevanjatt.bsky.social @elliepeterson.bsky.social @elaynecrain.bsky.social
The Rolling Stones by Bob Spitz.
Jurassic Jeff Phone Home by Royden Lepp.
🎸 THE ROLLING STONES, a rock 'n' roll bio by Bob
Spitz
🦖 JURASSIC JEFF # 3: PHONE HOME, the latest in
the middle grade sci-fi graphic novel series by Royden
Lepp | @randomhousekids.bsky.social
#booksky
Aphrodite in Pieces by Lauren J.A. Bear.
James by Percival Everett!
💟 APHRODITE IN PIECES, a mythical retelling by local author @laurenjabear.bsky.social
📖 the paperback edition of JAMES, the reknowned
reimagining of Huckleberry Finn by Percival Everett
(recommended by Tina, John, and Dan Ullom!) | @percivaleverett.bsky.social @doubledaybooks.bsky.social
#booksky
Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez.
Bumblebee Season by Eileen Garvin.
Have a New Release Tuesday, as a treat! #booksky
🏙 LAST NIGHT IN BROOKLYN, a coming-of-age lit fic by Xochitl Gonzalez | @flatironbooks.bsky.social
🐝 BUMBLEBEE SEASON, a family fic by Eileen Garvin | @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
Thus begins Independent Bookstore Spirit Week! 📣
Today is silly sock day 🧦
Remember, Indie Bookstore Day is this Sat, 4/25! Get your audiobook playlists ready, your bookish shirts clean, and start planning your routes for the Seattle Passport Challenge! #booksky @americanbookseller.bsky.social
😵 Friday, May 8 @ 6:30pm: JUST A BUSY SEASON, by Taylor Wolfe. In conversation with creator of the Busy Toddler community Susie Allison #booksky
🤝 Sunday, May 3 @ 1pm (at Redmond Senior & Community Center): WE ARE NOT STRANGERS, by Josh Tuininga, presented by KCLS (we'll be vending!) @kcls.org
🌠 Tuesday, April 28 @ 6:30pm: THE RADIANT DARK, by our friend and Word Craft host Alexandra Oliva! In conversation with local author Laurie Frankel. Preorders of THE RADIANT DARK will enter you into a prize drawing for an annotated copy, and promotional tote bag! @lauriefrankel.bsky.social #booksky
Exactly ONE WEEK until Independent Bookstore Day! 📚 Blind Date with a Book! Photo ops! Free giveaways! Exclusive merch! Passport challenge! Don't miss it! April 25! @americanbookseller.bsky.social #booksky
• Must be able to move boxes up to 40 pounds
To Apply:
Send us a short note about yourself, your favorite book (or a few!), and any relevant experience. Applications can be dropped off in-store or emailed to info@brickandmortarbooks.com
Responsibilities:
• Assist customers in finding books and making personalized recommendations
• Handle sales transactions and basic store operations
• Shelve books and restock gift items
• Help maintain a welcoming, well-organized store
• Maintain store cleanliness and order
What We're Looking For:
• A genuine love of books — across multiple genres
• Experience in a bookstore, library, or book-related setting
• Friendly, enthusiastic customer service skills
• Ability to make thoughtful book recommendations
• A love of fountain pens is a bonus
Position: Part-Time Bookseller
Hours: ~20 hours/week, including evenings and weekends
Interior photo: Brick & Mortar Books.
We are hiring! 😁 Brick & Mortar Books is looking for a passionate, well-read bookseller to join our team! If you can't stop talking about books, light up when helping someone find their next great read, and love to learn — we want to meet you.
Join us Tues 4/28 at 6:30 to celebrate our friend Alexandra Oliva and her latest book THE RADIANT DARK! 👐🏽 in conversation with local author Laurie Frankel! The book is still available for preorder, and preorders are all entered into a raffle for an annotated copy and limited edition tote! #booksky
Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds.
Guardians: Forbidden Mountain by Brandon Mull.
🎧 SOUNDTRACK, a new YA novel by Jason Reynolds
⚔️ FORBIDDEN MOUNTAIN, the first in a new middle grade adventure series by Brandon Mull
The Butcher's Daughter and Be Ready When the Luck Happens.
🥧 the paperback edition of THE BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER, by @daviddemchuk.com and Corinne Leigh Clark (recommended by Celina!) | @sohopress.bsky.social
👩🍳 the paperback edition of BE READY WHEN THE LUCK HAPPENS, a memoir by Ina Garten
Faith of Beasts by James S.A. Corey, The Take by Kelly Yang, and a deluxe edition of The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
Lonely bookshelves? You're in luck - new books today! 🤝 #booksky
🌌 THE FAITH OF BEASTS, the latest in the Captive's War scifi series by James S.A. Corey | @orbitbooks.bsky.social
✒️ THE TAKE, a literary fiction by @kellyyang.bsky.social
✉️ a deluxe edition of THE CORRESPONDENT, by Virginia Evans
Saturday, April 25 is Independent Bookstore Day! 🕺🏽 Exclusive merchandise, free goodies, Blind Date with a Book, and other fun stuff all! Plus, the Seattle Indie Bookstore Day Passport Challenge will begin: ten days to visit as many participating stores as possible!
@americanbookseller.bsky.social
We hope it was worth the wait! 🐌📬❤️
Extra, extra, hear all about it! 📢 Preorder local author and Word Craft host Alexandra Oliva's upcoming book THE RADIANT DARK and be entered into a raffle for an annotated copy and a limited-edition tote!
A big thank-you to Ravi Vedula and the lovely 8080 Books crowd for a great event on Monday night! 📕 #booksky
Are you a local/small press/indie author? 📖 Planning is underway for this year's Indie Author Night and applications are open! Check our comments section for the form and more info. #booksky
🔑 THE ESCAPE GAME, a YA thriller by local author Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss
🪐 PIPERS AT THE GATES OF DUSK , the first in a new YA sci-fi series by @patricknessbooks.bsky.social
💕 FRUITCAKE, a new kids graphic novel by Rex Ogle, illustrated by Dave Valeza
✊🏽 UNBREAKABLE, a historical picture book by Minoru Tonai and @writerjolene.bsky.social, illustrated by Chris Sasaki
📚 AGAINST BREAKING, an inspiration poetry exploration by Ada Limón
🛍 the paperback edition of THE BOOKSHOP, a social history by Evan Friss
