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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 2h

We’re thrilled to welcome Christina Henry back to Kenosha for the release of her latest haunted house thriller, "The Place Where They Buried Your Heart"! She’ll be chatting with S.A. Barnes ("Cold Eternity"), taking audience questions, and signing books at The Final Girl Bar on Wednesday, Nov. 5th

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 3h

#NewReleaseTuesday on a Wednesday continues with >>>

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Princess Knight" by Cait Jacobs in front of a book display.
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A princess desperate to win back the prince who broke her heart follows him to his kingdom's prestigious military academy—and in doing so, falls in love, saves the realm, and continues to look fabulous in this delightful debut fantasy.

Domhnall and Clía are an ideal match—or so everyone says. They are prince and princess of neighboring kingdoms. An alliance the gods will smile on. Until Domhnall ruins everything by refusing to propose.

Heartbroken but determined, Clía makes the perfect plan: Follow Domhnall to Caisleán Cósta, the military academy he’s attending. Show she can protect her kingdom. Secure the betrothal. Sure, the castle has a brutal reputation. But how hard can dueling really be?

Warrior Ronan promised himself he’d never lose his focus. He fought and sacrificed for his place at Caisleán Cósta, and he has no time for blonde princesses who waltz into arenas like they’re attending a ball. Even if she and her otter-like pet are…well, cute.

He doesn’t want to be intrigued by Clía. But her hunger to prove herself is something he understands. He tells himself there’s no harm training her. Even if his heart does race around her. Even if Domhnall is his best friend.

But as they say, love is a battlefield—and unfortunately for them all, a very real war is looming on the horizon. It’s a fight that will threaten all their kingdoms…and test all their hearts.

A photo of the book, "Vagabond" by Tim Curry sitting on the floor of the bookstore.
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This memoir is a celebration of Tim Curry's life’s work, and a testament to his profound impact on the entertainment industry as we know it today.

There are few stars in Hollywood today that can boast the kind of resume Tony award-nominated actor Tim Curry has built over the past five decades. From his breakout role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show to his iconic depiction as the sadistic clown Pennywise in It to his critically acclaimed role as the original King Arthur in both the Broadway and West End versions of Spamalot, Curry redefined what it meant to be a “character actor,” portraying heroes and villains alike with complexity, nuance, and a genuine understanding of human darkness.

Now, in his memoir, Curry takes readers behind-the-scenes of his rise to fame from his early beginnings as a military brat to his formative years in boarding school and university, to the moment when he hit the stage for the first time. He goes in-depth about what it was like to work on some of the most emblematic works of the 20th century, constantly switching between a camera and a live audience. He also explores the voicework that defined his later career and provided him with a chance to pivot after surviving a catastrophic stroke in 2012 that nearly took his life.

With the upcoming 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the 40th anniversary of Clue, there’s never been a better time for Tim to share his story with the world.

A photo of the book, "Crafting for Sinners" by Jenny Kiefer in front of the horror bookshelf.
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Ruth is trapped. She’s stuck in her small, religious hometown of Kill Devil, Kentucky, stuck in the closet, and stuck living paycheck to paycheck. After her manager finds out that she lives with her girlfriend, Ruth is fired from her job at New Creations—a craft store owned by the church that dominates life in Kill Devil.

In an act of revenge, Ruth attempts to shoplift some yarn but is caught red-handed. Instead of calling the police, the employees lock her in the store—and attack her. As Ruth fights for her life using only the crafting supplies at hand, she plunges deeper into the tangled web of the New Creationists, who are hiding a terrible secret that threatens not only her but the entire town.

Urgent, scathing, and utterly original, Crafting for Sinners cements Kiefer’s status as a dazzling new star in horror.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Ring Shout" by P. Djèlí Clark in front of a bookshelf.
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Nebula, Locus, and Alex Award-winner P. Djèlí Clark returns with Ring Shout, a dark fantasy historical novella that gives a supernatural twist to the Ku Klux Klan's reign of terror

“A fantastical, brutal and thrilling triumph of the imagination...Clark’s combination of historical and political reimagining is cathartic, exhilarating and fresh.” —The New York Times

Named a Best of the Year Pick by NPR | Library Journal | Book Riot | LitReactor | Bustle | Polygon | Washington Post

IN AMERICA, DEMONS WEAR WHITE HOODS.

In 1915, The Birth of a Nation cast a spell across America, swelling the Klan's ranks and drinking deep from the darkest thoughts of white folk. All across the nation they ride, spreading fear and violence among the vulnerable. They plan to bring Hell to Earth. But even Ku Kluxes can die.

Standing in their way is Maryse Boudreaux and her fellow resistance fighters, a foul-mouthed sharpshooter and a Harlem Hellfighter. Armed with blade, bullet, and bomb, they hunt their hunters and send the Klan's demons straight to Hell. But something awful's brewing in Macon, and the war on Hell is about to heat up.

Can Maryse stop the Klan before it ends the world?

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 3h

#NewReleaseTuesday: Part 2! ✨📚

We told you there were too many great books to fit in one post, and we weren’t kidding!

A photo of the book, "Gone Before Goodbye" by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben sitting on the bookstore floor.
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Maggie McCabe is teetering on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned Army combat surgeon, she has always lived life at the edge, where she could make the most impact. And it was all going to plan ... until it wasn’t.

Upside down after a devastating series of tragedies leads to her medical license being revoked, Maggie has lost her purpose, but not her nerve or her passion. At her lowest point, she is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite plastic surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand the best care money can buy, as well as absolute discretion.

A photo of the "After Dark Edition" of the book, "Lights Out" by Navessa Allen sitting on the bookstore floor with one copy facing you so you can see the black sprayed edges.
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I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it.
Trauma nurse Alyssa Cappellucci doesn’t need any more kinks. She likes the one she’s landed on just fine. To her, nothing could top the masked men she follows online. Unless one of those men was shirtless, heavily tattooed, and waiting for her in her bedroom. She dreams about being hunted by one in particular, of him chasing her down and doing deliciously dark things to her willing body. She never could have guessed that by sending one drunken text, those dreams would become her new reality.
I want things most people don’t, craving darkness and depravity instead of light and love.
Joshua Hammond has an infamous father—the kind of man that true-crime podcasts love talking about. He’s spent his life avoiding the limelight, but his online persona is another story. At night, he posts masked thirst traps for his millions of fans to drool over, but one follower has caught his eye: Aly. After reading a comment begging him to break into her house wearing a mask, he decides to take her up on her offer.
Together, Aly and Josh live out their darkest fantasies unaware that Aly has captured the attention of someone else. Someone with far more sinister intentions than a little light stalking. As Josh turns from predator to protector and the stakes heighten, he must ask himself how far he’s willing to go for the woman he’s obsessed with.

A photo of the book, "Boleyn Traitor" by Philippa Gregory sitting on a chair at the bookstore.
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Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor court, where secrets are currency, every choice is dangerous, and even the faintest whisper can seal the fate of queens.

For Jane, survival demands playing every role required of her: a loving wife who conceals her doubts, a devoted sister to Anne Boleyn at the height of her power, and an obedient spy who carefully wields her words. But in a court ruled by ambition and a tyrant’s sword, Jane must rely on her sharp wit and skillful maneuvering to outthink those around her, knowing that one wrong move could cost her everything.

Philippa Gregory masterfully shines a spotlight on the untold story of Jane Boleyn, peeling back the myths to reveal a complex portrait of a woman who dared to survive at any cost. Perfect for fans of thrilling historical drama and readers captivated by the intrigue of the Tudor period, Boleyn Traitor is a must-read.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Dead & Breakfast" by Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thor in front of a bookshelf.
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The new vampires in town are sinking their teeth into solving a murder…

Married odd couple Arthur and Sal are totally normal. They wear sunscreen, not because the sun can kill them, but because even the undead need a skincare regimen. They eat garlic whenever they want, though it gives Sal indigestion. They can talk to creatures of the night, but only the raccoons that rifle through their garbage. Really, they don’t bite… except into delicious baked goods.

Ready to settle down and stay out of trouble, the two have opened a bed & breakfast in the idyllic, if not-so-paranormal-friendly, town of Trident Falls, Oregon. But trouble finds them when the mayor is discovered dead in their begonias with two puncture wounds in his neck. With the help of a werewolf barista, the elven town coroner, and a very human city manager, Arthur and Sal will need to prove they aren’t literally out for blood by catching a killer…

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 21h

Our last #NewReleaseTuesday for this post wraps up with these two:

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A photo of the book, "We Survived the Night" by Julian Brave Noisecat sitting on the bookstore floor.
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Julian Brave NoiseCat’s childhood was rich with culture and contradictions. When his Secwépemc and St’at’imc father, an artist haunted by a turbulent past, abandoned the family, NoiseCat and his non-Native mother were embraced by the urban Native community in Oakland, California, as well as by family on the Canim Lake Indian Reserve in British Columbia. In his father’s absence, NoiseCat immersed himself in Native history and culture to understand the man he seldom saw—his past, his story, where he came from—and, by extension, himself.

Years later, NoiseCat sets out across the continent to correct the erasure, invisibility, and misconceptions surrounding the First Peoples of this land as he develops his voice as a storyteller and artist. Told in the style of a "Coyote Story," a legend about the trickster forefather of NoiseCat’s people who was revered for his wit and mocked for his tendency to self-destruct, We Survived the Night brings a traditional art form nearly annihilated by colonization back to life on the page. Through a dazzling blend of history and mythology, memoir and reportage, NoiseCat unravels old stories and braids together new ones. He grapples with the erasure of North America's First Peoples and the trauma that cascades across generations, while illuminating the vital Indigenous cultural, environmental, and political movements reshaping the future. He chronicles the historic ascent of the first Native American cabinet secretary in the United States and the first Indigenous sovereign of Canada; probes the colonial origins and limits of racial ideology and Indian identity through the story of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina; and hauls the golden eggs of an imperiled fish out of the sea alongside the Tlingit of Sitka, Alaska.

A photo of the book, "Johnny Cash: Lyrics from a Lifetime of Songwriting" by Mark Stielper sitting on the floor of the bookstore.
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The official, comprehensive archive of Johnny Cash’s writing, with 526 lyrics spanning his 55 years of genre-defining writing: a “journey through the mind and soul of one of America’s greatest storytellers” (Eric Alper)

Johnny Cash remains one of the most prolific and influential songwriters in American history. In a voice like no other, his words and melodies speak to the soul of the nation—capturing the complexities of American life and the wonder of the human condition.

This definitive volume, fully authorized by the Cash estate, spans the entire arc of his extraordinary career, from the earliest compositions penned in poverty amid the glow of youthful ambition, through the moments that defined him as an inspiration to generations, to the final songs of devotion written near the end of a life filled with pain, success, hardship, and joy. With unprecedented access to Cash’s personal writings, this work presents newly-discovered, essential compositions, alongside never-before-seen handwritten pages that offer readers a rare and intimate look into his process and poetic mind.

Organized to reflect the eras in which they were crafted, with an introduction by his son, John Carter Cash, and incisive reflections by historian Mark Stielper, these songs trace Cash’s evolution as an artist and a cultural icon through periods of struggle, transformation, activism, and tests of faith.

What emerges is an unprecedented portrait of Johnny Cash—a timeless American artist who never stopped searching for truth in rhythm and rhyme.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 21h

#NewReleaseTuesday continues with these great reads>

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Clock" by Pam Fong in front of the bookshelf.
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An artful nonfiction ode to the beauty and magic of second chances.

In early twentieth-century Paris, a new train station—the Gare d’Orsay—was a marvel to everyone who saw it. With stunning architecture and the first trains to be powered by electricity, the station welcomed the world. At the heart of the station was a brilliant clock that hung high above the crowds.

The clock was essential in keeping the station humming. It was as beautiful as it was important. Until it was not.

Paris expanded and soon outgrew the station. The crowds moved elsewhere, and the clock was abandoned. But memories are strong, and a love of beauty remains.

In this poignant account of the transformation of a Paris train station into the world-class Musée d’Orsay (Orsay Museum), Pam Fong invites readers to experience the decades-long journey of a resilient clock, and to discover a lasting truth—there is always time for second chances.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Wayfinder" by Adam Johnson in front of a bookshelf.
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A historical epic about a girl from a remote Tongan island who becomes her people's queen.

Talking corpses, poetic parrots, and a fan that wafts the breath of life—this is the world young Kōrero finds herself thrust into when a mysterious visitor lands on her island, a place so remote its inhabitants have forgotten the word for stranger. Her people are desperate and on the brink of starvation, and the wayward stranger offers them an impossible choice: they can remain in the only home they’ve ever known and await the uncertainty to come, or Kōrero can join him and venture into unfamiliar waters, guided by only the night sky and his assurance of a bountiful future in the Kingdom of Tonga. What Kōrero and her people don’t know is that the promised refuge is no utopia—instead, Tonga is an empire at war and on the verge of collapse, a place where brains are regularly liberated from skulls and souls get trapped in coconuts with some frequency.

The perils of Tonga are compounded by a royal feud: loyalties are shifting, graves are being opened, and everyone lives in fear of a jellyfish tattoo. Here, survival can rest on a perfectly performed dance or the acceptance of a cup of kava. Together, the stranger and Kōrero embark upon an epic voyage—one that will deliver them either to salvation or to the depths of the Pacific.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Keeper of Magical Things" by Julie Leong in front of a bookshelf.
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Certainty Bulrush wants to be useful—to the Guild of Mages that took her in as a novice, to the little brother who depends on her, and to anyone else she can help. Unfortunately, her tepid magic hasn’t proven much use to anyone. When Certainty has the chance to earn her magehood via a seemingly straightforward assignment, she takes it. Nevermind that she’ll have to work with Mage Aurelia, the brilliant, unfairly attractive overachiever who’s managed to alienate everyone around her.

The two must transport minorly magical artifacts somewhere safe: Shpelling, the dullest, least magical village around. There, they must fix up an old warehouse, separate the gossipy teapots from the kind-of-flaming swords, corral an unruly little catdragon who has tagged along, and above all, avoid complications. The Guild’s uneasy relationship with citizens is at a tipping point, and the last thing needed is a magical incident.

Still, as mage and novice come to know Shpelling’s residents—and each other—they realize the Guild’s hoarded magic might do more good being shared. Friendships blossom while Certainty and Aurelia work to make Shpelling the haven it could be. But magic is fickle—add attraction and it might spell trouble.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 21h

Happy #NewReleaseTuesday everyone!

There are so many incredible new books hitting the shelves this week that we couldn’t fit them all into one post, so stay tuned for more!

Which of these new reads are you grabbing first?

A photo of the book, "The Graceview Patient" by Caitlin Starling sitting on the floor of the bookstore.
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Margaret’s rare autoimmune condition has destroyed her life, leaving her isolated and in pain. It has no cure, but she’s making do as best she can—until she’s offered a fully paid-for spot in an experimental medical trial at Graceview Memorial.

The conditions are simple, if grueling: she will live at the hospital as a full-time patient, subjecting herself to the near-total destruction of her immune system and its subsequent regeneration. The trial will essentially kill most of, but not all of her. But as the treatment progresses and her body begins to fail, she stumbles upon something sinister living and spreading within the hospital.

Unsure of what's real and what is just medication-induced delusion, Margaret struggles to find a way out as her body and mind succumb further to the darkness lurking throughout Graceview's halls

A photo of the book, "Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse, and the Storm" by Charlie Mackesy sitting on the floor of the bookstore.
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‘One day you’ll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did’

Charlie Mackesy’s four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They’re not sure what they are looking for. They do know that life can be difficult, but that they love each other, and cake is often the answer.

When the dark clouds come, can the boy remember what he needs to get through the storm?

A photo of the book, "Dragonborn" by Struan Murray sitting on the floor of the bookstore with the sprayed edges facing you.
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An astonishing new fantasy series takes flight in this soaring, action-packed adventure filled with twists and surprises. The secret world of dragons is waiting for you!

*This stunning book features a dragon-scale edge, full-color illustrated endpapers, a foil scene on the case, foil on the jacket, and an interior map*

There is a secret world of dragons that lurks at the edges of our own. But dragons also live among us. These Slumberers have been human for so long they have forgotten their true selves—until something awakens the dragon within.

Twelve-year-old Alex Evans is about to wake up.

Ever since her father’s death, Alex’s overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. Feeling trapped, Alex’s frustration has become too big to hide away. Burning inside, she erupts into a fierce, fiery roar.

A new school and a new life await Alex on the legendary island of Skralla, one of the last surviving dragon havens. There, she will train alongside other young dragons who are wild, untamed, and—unlike Alex—skilled at transforming and embracing their dragons within.

As dark factions begin to rise, Alex finds herself in a race to unlock her long-dormant power before Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, rises again to wage war against the human world.

A picture of a hand holding the book, "The Secret Christmas Library" by Jenny Colgan in front of a bookshelf.
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A new holiday story set in the Scottish Highlands to warm booklovers’ hearts by Jenny Colgan, New York Times bestselling author of Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop.

Mirren Sutherland stumbled into a career as an antiquarian book hunter after finding a priceless antique book in her great aunt’s attic. Now, as Christmas approaches, she’s been hired by Jamie McKinnon, the surprisingly young and handsome laird of a Highland clan whose ancestral holdings include a vast crumbling castle. Family lore suggests that the McKinnon family’s collection includes a rare book so valuable that it could save the entire estate—if they only knew where it was. Jamie needs Mirren to help him track down this treasure, which he believes is hidden in his own home.

But on the train to the Highlands, Mirren runs into rival book hunter Theo Palliser, and instantly knows that it’s not a chance meeting. She’s all too familiar with Theo’s good looks and smooth talk, and his uncanny ability to appear whenever there’s a treasure that needs locating.

Almost as soon as Mirren and Theo arrive at the castle, a deep snow blankets the Highlands, cutting off the outside world. Stuck inside, the three of them plot their search as the wind whistles outside. Mirren knows that Jamie’s grandfather, the castle’s most recent laird, had been a book collector, a hoarder, and a great lover of treasure hunts. Now they must unpuzzle his clues, discovering the secrets of the house—forming and breaking alliances in a race against time.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 2d

Huge thanks to everyone who came out for the final Downtown Clean-Up. It was amazing to see neighbors, friends, & community members come together to keep Kenosha shining.

We couldn’t be happier to have shared this hour of giving back with all of you!

#communitycleanup

A photo of the group of people who came out for the final Downtown Clean-Up event on Saturday, October 11th, in front of Blue House Books.

A photo of Sam, the owner of BHB, and her family carrying garbage bags and walking down the street during the final downtown clean-up event.

A photo of the volunteers in front of Blue House Books enjoying some treats after the clean-up.

A photo of Sam's dad grabbing some cups from the Sipster at the downtown clean-up event.

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 2d

🍂 Fall is in full swing at Blue House Books! 🍁

Stop by and check out our cozy fall display, packed with seasonal reads, spooky stories, and all the autumn vibes you need!

#HappyFallYall #booksky💙📚

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Pumpkin Spice Cookbook: Recipes for irresistible treats with a hint of sugar and spice" by Eloise Goode in front of the Fall display table.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Autumnal" by Kraus, Shehan, Wordie, and Campbell in front of the fall display table.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 2d

Did you know we do #B2B orders?

Stock up your school, library, or business with all the books you need, without the hassle! Bulk orders made easy – everything in one order

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Did you know we do B2B orders?

Stock up your school, library, or business with all the books you need, without the hassle! Bulk orders made easy – everything in one order

Exclusive discounts – save when you buy more

Free local delivery or discounted shipping anywhere in the US

💌 Ready to get started? Email us at info@shopatbhb.com and let’s make your next big order a breeze!

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 3d

Current Staff Picks continue with>>>

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry with a bookmark sticking out the top that says- "Skyler's Pick".

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Snowbirds" by Christina Clancy with a bookmark sticking out the top that says- "Melissa's Pick".

A photo of a hand holding the book, "One Dark Window" by Rachel Gillig with a bookmark sticking out the top that says- "Casey's Pick".

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 3d

The BHB team is always reading something new, and our Staff Picks shelf is packed with our latest favorites!

Here are just a few of our current picks… but you’ll have to stop by Blue House Books to see them all! 😉

#staffpicks #booksky💙📚

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Sirens" by Emilia Hart with a bookmark sticking out the top that says- "Sam's Pick".

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Quicksilver" by Callie Hart with a bookmark sticking out the top that says- "Dani's Pick".

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Angel Down" by Daniel Kraus with a bookmark sticking out the top that says- "Sarah's Pick".

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 4d

Join us Saturday, October 11th, anytime from 11 AM–2 PM at Blue House Books to celebrate the release of “The Women Who Stand Between”, the first in Jeannee Sacken’s brand-new series!

#meetandgreet #author #booksky💙📚

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 7d

October events continue with these three>>>

Check out our events calendar for more information and book your ticket today! blue-house-books.com/events

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 7d

October events continue with >>>

More information here - blue-house-books.com/events

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 7d

October is packed with incredible events at Blue House Books! From author meet & greets to community celebrations, there’s something for every book lover this month. 🍂

See all the details and mark your calendars by looking here: www.blue-house-books.com/events

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 7d

This #NewReleaseTuesday (on a Wednesday) post finishes with these great picks-

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "Savage Blooms" by S.T. Gibson in front of a wall with a frame and flowers.
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S. T. Gibson, the queen of erotic fantasy romance, returns with this ravishingly dark trilogy of gothic manors, faery magic, and forbidden desires set in the foreboding Highlands of Scotland.

For as long as Adam can remember, the legends passed down from his world-traveling grandfather have called him to a crumbling manor in the Highlands. His closest friend Nicola longs for the same adventure, as well as for Adam himself. She'll follow him just about anywhere - even to the remote wilds of Scotland - if it pushes the pair to surrender to their shared attraction.

But when a storm strikes and strands them unexpectedly, Adam and Nicola find themselves at the mercy of the eccentric owner of the infamous house, Eileen, as well as her brooding groundskeeper, Finley.

Trapped by the weather, and bound by ancient faery magic, Nicola and Adam get more than they bargained for as they become entangled in Eileen and Finley's world of mind games, deceit and forbidden desire. As ancestral sins are unearthed, Adam and Nicola will have to reckon with the spell Eileen and Finley have cast over them - and whether or not they even want to be free.

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A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by National Book Award longlister and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Ellen T. Crenshaw!
The Mancusis don't have any kids... but they sure do have a lot of pets! So when they're desperate for a sitter, who do they call? The Baby-sitters Club! Kristy feels pretty sure that the BSC does not pet-sit. But Jessi has always liked animals, and she talks Kristy into being okay with her taking the job.

With snakes on the loose and sick hamsters, Jessi's got plenty of pet-sitting troubles, and things don't get any easier when she and her friends get into a big fight. Will Jessi be able to handle her pet-sitting job when things are going wrong with the baby-sitters, too?

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 7d

#NewReleaseTuesday continues (on a Wednesday) with >>>

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "A Mouthful of Dust" by Nghi Vo in front of a book display.
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Hunger makes monsters in this dark new tale in Nghi Vo's Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle.

"Nghi Vo is so good."―NPR on The Brides of High Hill

Wandering Cleric Chih of Singing Hills and their hoopoe companion Almost Brilliant come to the river town of Baolin chasing stories of a legendary famine. Amid tales of dishes served to royalty and desserts made of dust, they discover the secrets of what happens when hunger stalks the land and what the powerful will do to hide their crimes.

Trapped in the mansion of a sinister magistrate, Chih and Almost Brilliant must learn what happened in Baolin when the famine came to call, and they must do so quickly...because the things in the shadows are only growing hungrier.

The Singing Hills Cycle has been shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award, the Locus Award, and the Ignyte Award, and has won the Crawford Award and the Hugo Award.

The novellas are standalone stories linked by the Cleric Chih, and may be read in any order.

The Empress of Salt and Fortune
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain
Into the Riverlands
Mammoths at the Gates
The Brides of High Hill
A Mouthful of Dust

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Hearth Witch's Guide: To Magic & Murder" by Kiri Callaghan in front of a book display.
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"For all intents and purposes, we are still blissfully separated from the mortals, but there have been…complications."

When a rise in London's supernatural crime puts Fey society at risk of discovery, the Winter Council turns to an unlikely solution: Avery Hemlock, the changeling they sentenced to 500 Years of Nightmares. Inherently lacking social grace and missing approximately two centuries of world knowledge, Avery must find a way to acclimate and solve the case or lose her probationary freedom.

After being left at the altar and dropping out of medical school, Saga Trygg attempts to rekindle her faith in life, humanity, and witchcraft. But when her new neighbor, Avery, accidentally reveals the Fey that have been living among humanity all along, Saga realizes magic is far more than prayers, intention, and candles.

Each faced with navigating an unfamiliar world, the two form an unexpected partnership—but shortly into Avery's investigation, they discover the threat might be closer to Saga than either of them imagined, and Avery will do anything to protect the first friend she's had in more than two hundred years.

Rich bonus features for the deluxe edition include:

Gorgeous interior art

Beautiful sprayed edges

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Second Chance Cinema" by Thea Weiss in front of a book display.
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A magical theater atop a cobblestone path alters what a couple knows about themselves—and each other—in this scintillating debut brimming with nostalgia and life-affirming wonder.

At the end of a fog-covered alley, glitters a glamorous cinema. It’s nearly impossible to find. When Ellie and her fiancé, Drake, stumble upon it during a late-night walk, they’re shocked to discover what’s playing inside the red-velvet auditorium: their formative memories.

Drake fears what the cinema might reveal, but eventually gives in when Ellie insists they return for more viewings. She’s haunted by a night from her past that she doesn’t fully remember. This is her opportunity to piece the story back together. But as the memories displayed on screen inch closer to the present, they realize they’re both keeping secrets from each other.

With their wedding on the horizon, Ellie and Drake must decide if seeing their pasts changes their plans for a future together. Filled with warmth, hope, and a dash of magic, The Second Chance Cinema is both an enchanting escape and a thought-provoking examination of how our memories shape who we are.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Crimson Throne" by Sara Raasch & Beth Revis in front of a brick wall.
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Samson Calthorpe's curse has isolated him from everyone he has ever cared about. So, when the opportunity arises to break the curse, he grabs it. All he has to do for his freedom is risk his life and become a royal spy, using every bit of the skills and resolve he's picked up on the streets of London to infiltrate the court of the Scottish Queen and uncover a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth.

For years, Alyth Graham has been protecting Mary Queen of Scots from threats both physical and magical, including the Queen's own husband, Lord Darnley. Alyth is more than meets the eye though, the child of a fae prince and a human mother, she is among the most powerful protectors in Scotland: guardians sworn to defend against the Red Caps, a bloodthirsty fae clan . . . that Lord Darnley is in league with to overtake Scotland.

As Alyth and Samson circle each other in the volatile and glamorous Scottish court, both seek to uncover threats to their own countries. They have one unifying link: their shared hatred and suspicion of Lord Darnley…and their undeniable pull towards each other. Using secret codes, hidden messages, and a little bit of magic, Alyth and Samson unravel a plot centuries in the making. Lord Darnley is only a pawn, and in this game, the queen takes all.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 7d

It’s #NewReleaseTuesday! (err Wednesday)

It’s that magical day when fresh stories hit the shelves! Even better? Some of these exciting titles tie right into our upcoming events so you can read along and join the fun!

Shop in person until 6, or online anytime at ShopAtBHB.com!

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Mockingbird Court" by Juneau Black in front of a display.
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Upcoming event: MOCKINGBIRD COURT: Juneau Black in Kenosha!
https://blue-house-books.com/events/3539020251010

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In the latest installment in the beloved Shady Hollow series, everyone's favorite vulpine investigator Vera Vixen must contend with a cold-hearted killer—and the ghost of her own past.

It's a crisp, cool autumn in Shady Hollow, and preparations are underway for the annual Harvest Festival. Creatures have flocked from far and wide to partake in the seasonal festivities, from pumpkin carving to pie tasting to soup throwing. With all these new faces around town, it’s the perfect time for someone to slip in unnoticed.

Unless that someone is Bradley Marvel, the most famous author—and most noticeable personality—in any woodland warren. It seems the wolf is on the lam. Back in the city, a body was found in his penthouse apartment at Mockingbird Court, and Marvel skipped town before the questioning could commence.

Marvel claims to be innocent, and it's up to Vera and her friends to piece together what might have happened that fateful night so many miles away in the beating heart of the big city. But things get complicated when Vera learns that she also knows the victim ... and might even be implicated herself.

A photo of the book, "The Intruder" by Freida McFadden sitting on the floor of the bookstore with a couple copies facing you so you can see the sprayed edges.
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Who knows what the storm will blow in…

Casey's cabin in the wilderness is not built for a hurricane. Her roof shakes, the lights flicker, and the tree outside her front door sways ominously in the wind. But she's a lot more worried about the girl she discovers lurking outside her kitchen window.

She's young. She's alone. And she's covered in blood.

The girl won't explain where she came from, or loosen her grip on the knife in her right hand. And when Casey makes a disturbing discovery in the middle of the night, things take a turn for the worse.

The girl has a dark secret. One she'll kill to keep. And if Casey gets too close to the truth, she may not live to see the morning.

In this taut, deadly tale of survival and desperation, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden explores how far one girl will go to save herself.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Birds of the Great Lakes" by Dexter Patterson in front of a book display.
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Upcoming event: BIRDS OF THE GREAT LAKES: Dexter Patterson in Kenosha! https://blue-house-books.com/events/3436920251030

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From the co-founder of Wisconsin's BIPOC Birding Club comes a fun and accessible guide to birding throughout the Great Lakes.

The Great Lakes region is teeming with scores of beautiful birds, and the Birds of the Great Lakes will help you find them. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly seen birds that help make the Great Lakes the natural wonders that they are.

An emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability help empower conservation and ensure that birding around our most precious resources will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the region.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 8d

🎃 October Keychain Club Perk! 🎃

This month, our Blue House Keychain Club members get 10% off all spooky books - the perfect excuse to stock up on chills and thrills! 👻 Come check out our spooky display in-store and find your next eerie read!

#booksky💙📚

A photo of a hand holding the book, "No Rest for the Wicked" by Rachel Louise Adams in front of the Halloween display.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The October Film Haunt" by Michael Wehunt in front of the Halloween display.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color" by Lorraine Monteagut in front of the Halloween display.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 8d

🩵What an incredible day at the 2025 Southport Literary Fair!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing celebration of books, authors, and community.

Huge thanks to our partners at Kenosha Public Library and Studio Moonfall for helping make this third annual literary fair such a success.

A photo of customers looking through merchandise at the Lettering Machine's merch bar at our Southport Literary Fair.

Casey talking to author Sally Collins at her table during the Southport Literary Fair.

A photo of the romance authors holding their books after their Romance Panel during the Southport Literary Fair.

A photo of Sam with the authors from the Mystery/Thriller Panel during the Southport Literary Fair.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 8d

👻Spooky Story Time is creeping up at Blue House Books!🎃
Join us on Tuesday, October 28th at 4:30 p.m. for a magical evening of costumes, stories, and crafts. Maleficent herself will be here to read a spooky tale, followed by a Halloween craft, drinks, and treats!

#spooky #storytime

A photo of Maleficent sitting at the bookstore reading the book, "We Are Already Haunting Here".
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Join us on Tuesday, October 28th at 4:30 p.m. for a magical evening of costumes, stories, and crafts. Maleficent herself will be here to read a spooky tale, followed by a Halloween craft, drinks, and treats!
Perfect for little monsters, superheroes, and princesses ages 4–7!
Tickets are only $5 for anyone participating in activities & refreshments (including grown-ups!).
Spots are limited, so snag your tickets now before they vanish into the night here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3648020251028

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 13d

#NewReleases part two continues with these great 4 picks:

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Warriors" (book 3) by Erin Hunter in front of a book display.
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The third full-color graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series covers the fifth and sixth novels of The Prophecies Begin ("A Dangerous Path" and "The Darkest Hour").

In the heart of the forest, the uneasy harmony between the four warrior cat Clans is in graver peril than ever before. ShadowClan has chosen Tigerclaw—now Tigerstar—as their new leader, and Fireheart fears that he still harbors dark plans for vengeance on his old clan.

With the forest on the brink of battle, in which all the warriors must fight for their home and clan, the time has come for Fireheart to face his destiny.

Ever since the first Warriors book hit shelves, readers have devoured these epic adventures. These stunning new adaptations retell the original Warriors story arc as full-color graphic novels.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Impossible Fortune" by Richard Osman in front of a wall with a frame and flowers.
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Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan?

It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favorite criminal.

But when Elizabeth meets Nick, a wedding guest asking for her help, she finds the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. And when Nick disappears without a trace, his cagey business partner becomes the gang’s next stop. It seems the duo have something valuable—something worth killing for.

Joyce’s daughter, Joanna, jumps into the fray to help the gang as they seek answers: Has someone kidnapped Nick? And what’s this uncrackable code they keep hearing about? Plunged back into action once more, can the four friends solve the puzzle and a murder in time?

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Widow's Point: the complete haunting" by Richard and W.H. Chizmar in front of a book display.
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“This is a bad place. I don’t think people are meant to live here.”

Longtime residents of Harper’s Cove believe that something is wrong with the Widow’s Point Lighthouse. Some say it’s cursed. Others claim it’s haunted.

Originally built in 1838, three workers were killed during the lighthouse’s construction, including one who mysteriously plunged to his death from the catwalk. That tragic accident was never explained, and it was just the beginning of the terror. In the decades that followed, nearly two dozen additional deaths occurred in or around the lighthouse including cold-blooded murder, suicide, unexplained accidents and disappearances, the slaughter of an entire family, and the inexplicable death of a Hollywood starlet who was filming a movie on the grounds.

The lighthouse was finally shuttered tight in 1988 and a security fence was erected around the property. No one has been inside since. Until now.

Told across two harrowing incidents from 2017 and 2025, those who enter the Widow’s Point Lighthouse searching for supernatural proof and the next big thing find themselves cut off from the outside world. And although no one has recently stepped foot inside the structure, they are not alone.

In this remarkable collaboration, father and son writing team, Richard and W.H. Chizmar combine forces to tell a terrifying ghost story that will make you think twice about what’s waiting for you in the dark.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "What Stalks the Deep" by T. Kingfisher in front of a bookshelf.
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The next installment in the New York Times bestselling Sworn Soldier series, featuring Alex Easton investigating the dark, mysterious depths of a coal mine in America

Alex Easton does not want to visit America.

They particularly do not want to visit an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia with a reputation for being haunted.

But when their old friend Dr. Denton summons them to help find his lost cousin—who went missing in that very mine—well, sometimes a sworn soldier has to do what a sworn soldier has to do...

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 13d

New Releases: Part 2! 📚 So many good books dropped this week, we had to split it into two rounds. Wednesday just got even better. Shop in store during our regular hours, or online anytime of day at ShopAtBHB.com!

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The October Film Haunt" by Michael Wehunt in front of a book display.
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"Horror Movie" meets the scope and emotion of Stephen King in this heart-pounding, magnetic tour de force novel, destined to become an instant classic, about a woman pulled into a cult horror film that is determined to have a sequel, by critically acclaimed author Michael Wehunt.

Ten years ago, Jorie Stroud was the rising star of the October Film Haunt – a trio of horror enthusiasts who camped out at the filming locations of their favorite scary movies, sharing their love through their popular blog. But after a night in the graveyard from Proof of Demons – perhaps the most chilling cult film ever made, directed by the enigmatic Hélène Enriquez – everything unraveled.

Now, Jorie has built an isolated life with her young son in Vermont. In the devastating wake of her viral, truth-stretching Proof of Demons blog entry — hysteria, internet backlash, and the death of a young woman — Jorie has put it all, along with her intense love for the horror genre, behind her.

Until a videotape arrives in the mail. Jorie fears someone might be filming her. And the “Rickies” – Enriquez obsessives who would do anything for the reclusive director – begin to cross lines in shocking ways. It seems Hélène Enriquez is making a new kind of sequel…and Jorie is her final girl.

As the dangers grow even more unexpected and strange, Jorie must search for answers before the Proof of the movie’s title finds her and takes everything she loves.

This riveting and layered horror novel unleashes supernatural terror in a world where truth can be manipulated, and nothing is as it seems. Beautiful and horrifying, with an unforgettable cast of characters, "The October Film Haunt" will shock and delight readers all the way to its breathless final page.

A photo of the Lightlark Dueling Crowns Edition showing the Oro side (Grim is on the other side) sitting on the bookstore floor with one copy showing you the sprayed edges.
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True love knows no bounds. This premium, dual-sided volume includes two complete novels bound together to create one can’t-miss collector’s item.

The first novel—told from Grim’s perspective—gives readers insight into his past: the motivations and events that cemented his fate as Isla’s eventual love interest.

The second is narrated by Oro and offers a window into his complex identity: that of a king torn between desire for justice and passion for the woman he loves more than anything. Grim and Oro: Dueling Crowns Edition includes key moments from the rulers’ love stories with Isla, expanded upon in their own voices.

This gorgeous dual-sided "Lightlark" companion book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster contains two full novels bound together in one breathtaking package that boasts a suite of premium features:
Dual-sided slipcase with two unique cover designs
Die cuts and foil stamping in two colors on both sides of slipcase
Full-color case with illustrations on both sides
Full-color, stenciled edges
Full-color endpapers with never-before-seen illustrations

"Grim and Oro" is certain to thrill readers and test allegiances, leaving new and longtime fans second-guessing who they’re rooting for in the breathtaking battle for Isla’s heart.

A photo of the book, "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller sitting on the floor of the bookstore with one copy facing you so you can see the sprayed edges.
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This deluxe edition features elegant sprayed and stenciled edges; sparkling gold foil; endpapers featuring a map of Homer’s Greece; a guide to Greek gods, mortals, and heroes; essays by Madeline Miller; and discussion questions.

A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Circe.

A tale of gods and goddesses, kings and queens, immortal fame and the human heart.

Achilles, “the best of all the Greeks,” son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful—irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods’ wrath.

They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when words comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "This Book is Literally Just Pictures of Cute Dogs That Will Bring You Joy" in front of a bookshelf.
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Feel all the feels with this collection of the planet’s cutest dogs.

Just like Einstein’s theory of general relativity, it is a well-known fact of the universe that there is nothing cuter than a dog. Wet noses, waggy tails, floppy ears, and puppy eyes are best in show in this latest edition of This Book Is Literally Just . . . the perfect anecdote for anyone who’s having a woof-ful day.

Remember, the only paw-purse you need in life is to love a dog and have that love returned. And if you can’t have a dog, This Books Is Literally Just Pictures of Cute Dogs That Will Bring You Joy is the next best thing.

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 15d

Our first #NewReleaseTuesday finishes up with these two-

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The House with No Keys" by Lindsay Currie in front of a book display.
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This exhilarating sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller The Mystery of Locked Rooms follows the famous Deltas as they race to complete the most challenging escape room they've ever faced...and confront their fears in order to save their friendship.

It's been just over a year since Sarah, Hannah, and West made it through the epic funhouse that changed their lives forever. Since then, the three best friends have been working for Mr. William Taters, the owner of that very funhouse, renamed The Delta Game, and completing every challenging escape room they can.

But then a strange invitation shows up from the ominous and cryptic owner of a new funhouse—The Mystery Mansion.

The Mystery Mansion claims to be the biggest and best escape house ever, and it's opening just miles away from The Delta Game. The mysterious owner has invited the trio to come test it on opening day, offering a ten-thousand-dollar prize if they successfully escape. The prize is exciting, but the three friends don't want to be a walking advertisement for a competitor to their beloved The Delta Game.

But maybe the only way to keep their funhouse in business is to accept the invite, escape the mansion in record time, and show just how boring and easy it is by comparison. The trio arrive on opening day, armed with their "fortune favors the bold" attitude. Unfortunately, their plan quickly goes awry. Secrets threaten their friend group, nothing in the house is as it seems, and this time, not everyone is playing fair…

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Dating After the End of the World" by Jeneva Rose in the front of the bookstore.
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There’s nothing like the undead to bring the living together in an action-packed and apocalyptically romantic genre-shattering novel by a #1 New York Times bestselling author.

Casey Pearson grew up with a doomsday-prepping father. At eighteen, tired of living an unconventional life, she left home, vowing never to return.

More than a decade later, a mysterious viral outbreak changes everything, including the people it infects, turning them into zombielike creatures. It’s the end of the world, and no one saw it coming—well, except for Casey’s father. With no place left to run and danger lurking around every corner, Casey is forced to return home.

Upon arrival, she’s surprised to find that her dad has hunkered down with a group of survivors, including her archnemesis, Blake Morrison, the high school bully who made Casey’s teenage years a living hell.

While struggling to live on the compound, face outside threats, and survive alongside her handsome enemy, Casey will learn that although the world has ended, hers is just beginning.

Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · 15d

#NewReleaseTuesday 's first round continues with these great picks-

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Blue Hour" by Paula Hawkins in the front of the bookstore.
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Welcome to Eris: an island with only one house, one inhabitant, one way out. Unreachable from the Scottish mainland for twelve hours each day.

Once home to Vanessa: A famous artist whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago.

Now home to Grace: A solitary creature of the tides, content in her own isolation.

But when a shocking discovery is made in an art gallery far away in London, a visitor comes calling.

And the secrets of Eris threaten to emerge....

A masterful novel that is as page-turning as it is unsettling, “The Blue Hour” recalls the sophisticated suspense of Shirley Jackson and Patricia Highsmith and cements Hawkins’s place among the very best of our most nuanced and stylish storytellers.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes" by Chanel Cleeton in front of a book wall.
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A mysterious book with a legacy spanning from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day unites three women—and their secrets—in this unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton.

London, 2024: American expat Margo Reynolds is renowned for her talent at sourcing rare antiques for her clients, but she’s never had a request quite like this one. She’s been hired to find a mysterious book published over a century ago. With a single copy left in existence, it has a storied past shrouded in secrecy—and her client isn’t the only person determined to procure it at any cost.

Havana, 1966: Librarian Pilar Castillo has devoted her life to books, and in the chaotic days following her husband’s unjust imprisonment by Fidel Castro, reading is her only source of solace. So when a neighbor fleeing Cuba asks her to return a valuable book to its rightful owner, Pilar will risk everything to protect the literary work entrusted to her care. It’s a dangerous mission that reveals to her the power of one book to change a life.

Boston, 1900: For Cuban school teacher and aspiring author Eva Fuentes, traveling from Havana to Harvard to study for the summer is the opportunity of a lifetime. It’s a whirlwind adventure that leaves her little time to write, but a moonlit encounter with an enigmatic stranger changes everything. The story that pours out of her is one of forbidden love, secrets, and lies… and though Eva cannot yet see it, the book will be a danger and salvation for the lives it touches.

A photo of a hand holding the book, "Lost Evangeline" by Katie DiCamillo illustrated by Sophie Blackall in front of a book display.
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When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as his own. The shoemaker’s wife, however, fears that Evangeline has bewitched her husband, so when an opportunity arises to rid herself of the girl, she takes it. Evangeline finds herself far from her adopted father and her home, a tiny girl lost in the wide world. But she is brave, and she is resourceful, and with the help of those she meets on her journey—including a disdainful and self-satisfied cat—she may just find her way again. Return to the magical land of Norendy in this third original fairy tale by renowned storyteller Kate DiCamillo, perfect for savoring alone or for reading aloud with someone you love. Graced with exquisite black-and-white illustrations by Sophie Blackall, this timeless story of a girl and her father will make you believe in the impossible.

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