CJ Leede talking about her American project here at the reader weekend @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social @ceejthemoment.bsky.social

Another fresh coating of snow!

Sterling Ridge Resort Reading Retreats Reading retreats hosted at Sterling Ridge Resort in Jeffersonville, Vermont.

We've just launched our spring reading retreats! 3 themed weekends of author talks and bookish activities! Choose #horror #romcom or #nature

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#booksky @booksky.bsky.social #readingretreat @claymcleod.bsky.social @amberrobertswrites.bsky.social #bookworms

Ice out Nationwide shutdown. It is difficult to know what actions might effect change particularly in this moment. When we look at our neighbors in Minneapolis, when we look to history, and when we look globally, we know that economic disruption holds power. Change will not come over ight and it requires sacrifices. Ice out everywhere

Ice out Nationwide shutdown. Bridgeside Books will be closed on Friday January 30. In honor of bookstores in Minneapolis unable to open their doors due to ice occupation, in memory of those killed and abused by ice, on behalf of those unlawfully detained, and in defense of the constitution. Ice out everywhere.

Cover of the house at Pooh corner by a.a. Milne. Tattered jacket over a red hardcover

(a day late) Jan 3, day 3 of 7 Books in 7 Days New Year Challenge: I had a weird day and needed something easy and light. This 1944 edition has been on my shelf for years. Don't even remember when/where I got it. But it was perfect for the vibe I needed! #booksky #winniethepooh #readingchallenge

Days 1 & 2 of my 7 Books in 7 Days New Years Challenge!
One nonfiction about #wildlifeconservation specifically jaguars, and the other a magical middle grade fiction from local #vermont author @aaronstarmer.bsky.social. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for both. #booksky #bookrecommendations #bookseller #readingchallenge

A photo of the exterior of the bookstore in the evening with snow. And text overlay that says bridge side books 2025 wrapped and a list of statistics book sold, 19,000 Plus. Pieces of Taffy sold, 949. Special orders, 2858. Events, 29. Shipping, 41 states. Most rented game, klask and icecool tied. Best selling book, a mother always knows. Businesses we collaborated with, 35. And we helped eight rescue dogs find homes!

Goodbye 2025! Bring it on, 2026!
We've got lots of things planned... Check out the events page on our website. #booksky #bookstorewrapped #indiebookstore #bookstorestats #shoplocal

For many, inc myself, 2025 was not an easy year. The bookstore did alright - we celebrated 16 yrs in business for which I'm grateful, but I'm not sad to see this year go. Here's to a 2026 - a fresh start, a reset, and new books on our TBR stack.
#indiebookstore #booksky #bookseller #vermont

Evening Exterior of Bridgeside Books after a fresh snowfall. Tree in the foreground with glowing Edison bulbs.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. 🎄 We are taking the next 2 days to recoup from a busy season & spend time with books of our own! Thank you for sharing the season with us, buying books, & trusting our recommendations.
#indiebookstore #booksky #goodnightbookstore #cozyvíbes

This is us!! We can't wait to welcome our next groups in 2026. Stay tuned for an announcement about when reservations open in January. #indiebookstore #booksky #bookworms #readingretreat

Kid's books for donation to our Giving Tree to benefit The Children's Literacy Foundation are 20% off now through 12/24.
#literacymatters #childrensliterace #bookdonation #indiebookstore #booksky

Holiday house Nov 28-dec 23. Sat & Sun 10-5, Mon -thur 10-6, Friday 10-7

Closes on Thanksgiving, Dec 25 & 25, and Jan 1 & 2. Dec 24 open 9-3, Dec 31 open 10-3

Special order deadline for best chance of arrival by Hanukkah is Dec 4 and by Christmas Dec 14

It's about to start y'all! (I don't use y'all. I'm not from the south.... But it felt right).
*You can always check real-time inventory and place orders on our website BridgesideBooks.com
#booksky #holidaysinretail #shopsmall #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness

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We are thrilled to have @tavaresbooks.bsky.social join us for our Reindeer Rendezvous on Dec 14. Meet real reindeer, meet Matt and get some Dasher books signed, enjoy the merry Waterbury festivities!
#vermontwinter #reindeer #indiebookstore #booksky #tistheseason

I feel that!

Is anyone else just have A DAY? 🤦‍♀️
#booksellermusings #indiebookstore #booksky

Author Rebecca Thorne sits at a table signing and stamping books for a fan standing in front of her

We are having the best time with @rebeccathorne.bsky.social at our Bookworm B&B Reading Retreat! She is so awesome and our guests are so awesome, this whole weekend is awesome! #booksky #readingretreat #bookworms #indiebookstore #queerreads #sapphicreads #cozyfantasy

One of the best things about being a bookseller is chatting books all day with booklovers...but I can't help think that if I had $1 for every book recommended made to me, I could retire early!
#booksky #booksellermusings #indiebookstore

When an ARC arrives at the bookstore addressed to the store dog, you know it's gonna be good! 🤣
#booksky @celadonbooks.bsky.social #booksellermusings #indiebookstore

Two women, with author Gesine Bullock-Prado on the left, stand in front of an orange maple tree holding Gesine's new cookbook, My Harvest Kitchen.

It was lovely having Gesine come in to sign our stock of her newest cookbook! @wwnorton.com #celebrities #booksellerlife #indiebookstore #booksky #cookbook #vermontauthor

Walking to my bookstore. It's a very loud time of year for nature!
#booksky #autumn #crunchingleaves #booksellermusing #fallinvermont

Ah fall at a Vermont bookstore.
#autumnvibes #booksky #vermont #indiebookstore

PSA: HOW SMALL DECISIONS MAKE BIG IMPACTS. Sometimes it might feel like your one singular choice couldn't possibly make a difference, but as part of a collective movement, it DOES make a difference!
@libro.fm @bookshop.org
#indiebookstores #shopesmall #yourchoicesmatter #booksky

We got our first 1 star review in 16 years of business.
#booksky #indiebookstore #abooksellerlife #bekind

Cartoonified drag queen in pink and blue sparkly dresses holding wands. September 21 at 2pm, Emoji Nightmare & Katniss Everqueer

Yellow background with an open book and martini on top.

Two great events this month! Drag Story Hour and Book Bevvy Bingo. Check out all our events on bridgesidebooks.com/events
#booksky #bookstoreevent #indiebookstore #dragqueenstoryhour

3 shelves with historical fiction books faced out. Mona's Eyes, The Tower, Boy, The Stone Witch if Florence, Florenzer, Daughter of Verona, By Any Other Name, and Lady Macbeth.

New historical fiction display... But not WWII historical fiction!!
#booksky #historicalfiction #renaissance #shakespeare #bookdisplay

What are you doing on your phone? You've got books to read (or buy)!
#booksky #stopthescroll #readbooks #reader #booklover #indiebookstore #bookseller

Reading list for the day ✨IT HAPPENS✨
(There was fun music but it didn't download with it 😔)
#booksky #booklist #booksellers

A perspective photo of a book on a blanket on the grass with a few readers in the background in chairs looking out into a couple of trees and a meadow.

What do booksellers do on a summer Saturday evening? Go to a Silent Reading Party at the library's garden, duh.
#booksky #introverting #readingtime #silentreadingparty #saturdaynight #indiebookstore #vermont

A book display under a large window with window paint saying WTF!? Past Present Future. The books include The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates,history of Free Speech, On Civil Disobedience, and other similar commentary on the state of the USA under the trump administration.

Past, present, future: books to guide us through historical examples, where we currently are, & equip us to create a path to a different future 📚 Reading is resistance. One page at a time.
#indiebookstore #booksky #independentbookstore #shopindie #shoplocal #shopsmall #vermontbookstore

I'm so excited to announce I'll be partnering with @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social to host a reading retreat in Vermont!!! If you want to join me for cozy reading times, grab your spot today!

November 14 - 16, 2025!