What This Week 📚✨
📖 Reading: Finishing Mistborn—it’s longer than I expected!
💼 Business: Personal taxes = done. Time to refocus on the bookshop.
💭 Thinking about: Just applied for my library’s board of trustees. Hopeful. Nervous. Ready.
What’s on your mind this week?
I stepped away for a bit—because honestly, the world is exhausting. But I have to do this. They are dismantling our education system, and books—stories, knowledge, truth—matter more than ever. This bookshop is my act of resistance. When access to knowledge is under threat, we fight back with books.
HUGE news from Bookshop.org! 🎉 E-BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED!
Whether you love the feel of a physical book or the convenience of an e-reader, you can now support Happenstance Bookshop with every book purchase in all formats!
👉 bookshop.org/shop/happens...
Chocolate cake is the dessert equivalent of a favorite book: comforting, indulgent, and a little bit magic. What’s your go-to pairing on this sweet day? 🍫📚
Mine? It's chocolate cake (and NOT yellow cake with chocolate frosting) while reading Legends & Lattes by @travisbaldree.bsky.social
Granville, Vance and surrounding counties in NC—calling all book lovers! 📚✨ We’re starting something extraordinary: a worker-owned co-op bookshop. Let’s make it a place where stories and community meet. Want to help? Message us! 💬
Feeling lucky to have snagged an advanced copy of Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things by Breanna Randall! ✨ This magical story is out on March 4th, but you can get a sneak peek on our blog now.
📖 www.happenstancebook.shop/blog/review-spells-strings-and-forgotten-things-by-breanne-randall
✨ Curated this fierce book list for Brooklyn:
Vicious, Fourth Wing, Divergent, The Spellshop, The Poppy War, The Cruel Prince.
Magic, rebellion, and unforgettable heroines.
Which one’s on your TBR? Let’s talk! 📚
#WhereStoriesMeet #FantasyReads
Baby giraffes are ALWAYS welcome.
Rebecca Yarros absolutely nailed it about why we love romance: “When I read a romance, I can fall in love over and over and over. It’s the same brain chemicals.” 🧠✨ She sees romance for what it is—a genre full of joy, empowerment, and those sweet, sweet endorphins.
www.elle.com/culture/book...
Can we stop calling specialized bookstores “hipster bookstores”? It’s dismissive and undercuts their value. These shops are champions of niche communities, supporting local voices and diverse stories. Let’s respect the work they do, not belittle it with labels. #SupportIndieBookstores #ReadLocal
FYI: A sampling of book entities owned by Amazon in case you didn't know...
Goodreads
Audible
Abe Books
Book Depository
#shoplocal
I hope you enjoy the others if you do read them!
Say hello to our very first curated collection for @blythebookspgh.bsky.social!
This is just the beginning—we’re planning to make this a regular thing. Want to be next? Follow us to find out how to be chosen for a custom bookish spotlight!
Like this post before 5pm EST January 5, 2025, and I’ll randomly pick TWO of you for custom book recommendations!
Whether you’re into epic fantasy, cozy mysteries, or a bit of smut (😉), I’ve got you covered with the perfect pick. Let's find your next perfect read. ❤️
#BooksByChance
It’s here—2025, our official launch year! 🎉 This is the year where our bookish dreams take flight, and we’re so thrilled to have you along for the journey. What’s the one book you can’t wait to dive into this year? Here's our list of 37!
2024 is almost over, and 2025 is the year we officially launch Happenstance Bookshop! 🎉 Cheers to books, community, and new adventures ahead.
What’s your final read of the year? 📚✨ I just started Flock by Kate Stewart
2025’s bookshelf is shaping up to be EPIC. 🤩 From fantasy to romance and everything in between, I’ve gathered next year’s most buzz-worthy releases. Check out the blog for all the details! 📚💫
www.happenstancebook.shop/blog/2025s-m...
Our website is live! I'm still fidgeting with it, but I wanted a place to send people to learn more about us.
www.happenstancebook.shop
Trying to decide between Shopify and Square Space. And I'm being *very* indecisive today.
Where are all the North Carolina book lovers who can't wait for a bookstore in Granville County? We’re building something special, and we want you to be part of it. Drop us a comment and follow along to see our journey!
Hanukkah begins tonight! Light the menorah, spin the dreidel, and settle in with a great story. 🕎📚 What’s your holiday read? #Hanukkah
Books make the best gifts. What’s the best book you’ve ever received on Christmas? 🎄🎁 #MerryChristmas
Stockings are hung, hot cocoa is ready, and a good book awaits. What’s your Christmas Eve read? 🎄📖 #ChristmasEve
Gather ‘round the Festivus pole and let’s talk about books that grieve, gripe, or just get real. Share your top pick! 📚✨ #Festivus
Ugly sweaters, great books. A perfect pair. Share a pic of your ugliest sweater, and we’ll suggest a festive read! 🎄📖 #UglyChristmasSweaterDay
The first day of winter calls for hot cocoa, fuzzy socks, and a page-turner! What's your go-to winter book? 📖☕ #WinterSolstice
50% off ebooks until 2025 at neonhemlock.com Use code WINTER2024. on a cool black and white grid gradient thing that looks oddly menacing for something that is supposed to be triggering acts of holiday capitalism
50% off ebooks until 2025 at neonhemlock.com
Use code WINTER2024.
We’re crafting a bookish playlist for the shop! What’s your go-to song for flipping pages? 🎶
I'm a small business owner. Of course, I'm making my own website on the weekend. Fonts won't obsess over themselves. #BooksByChance #WhereStoriesMeet
We'll be in Granville County, but will do events and popups all over the Triangle area!