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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 1m

Hip hip hooray! Our new website is now live! Your old account has been migrated to the new website, but you will need a new password. Use your email as your username and click "forgot password" to access your account. We can't wait for you to see the new look and features!

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 1d

Our website migration has begun! You will be unable to place online orders until it is completed on Thursday 10/16. Thank you for your patience!

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 1d

Loved seeing @almakatsu.bsky.social's latest, FIEND, on the Washington Post's list of "4 terrifying new novels to get you through the scariest season." We concur - time to add it to your TBR stack!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/10/14/spooky-novels-katsu-karella-rushby/

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 2d

You will not be able to place orders starting at 9pm on Wed, Oct 15th through Thurs, Oct 16th when the transition is complete, so put those orders in now! Thanks for your patience as we make this major upgrade.

New Website FAQs:

www.onemorepagebooks.com

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 2d

Get ready for better and faster website experience with more browsing and exploration capability!

We are moving to a new website platform this Thursday! The new website looks a lot like our current website but will be faster, have improved security, and expanded browsing options.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Indigenous People's Day! So many great reads to choose from, but here are a few of our favorites.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 3d

Banned Book Author @mikecurato.bsky.social shared his life story and his work to a captivated audience as part of Arlington Public Library's Celebrate the Freedom to Read program. A powerful (and funny), heart-felt, and honest discussion and which brought some of us to tears. Thank you, Mike!

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 5d

Proceeds from our "Queer Books Save Lives" sticker go towards Rainbows & Reflections, an organization that is working to get LGTQIA+ books into the hands of the youth that need it most. They are available at the register.

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 5d

It's #NationalComingOutDay! Cheers to being the most authentic version of ourselves. Let's continue to fight for the safety of our queer community so that everyone has a chance to live loudly and proudly.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 5d

Read them, check them out from your library, buy them, support teachers who use them, and vote against the people behind banning them.

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 5d

That's a wrap on this year's #bannedbooksweek. The books that find their way onto this list are as wide ranging and colorful as our country. We hope you have been inspired to read something new and use your voice to stand up to censorship.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 5d

Looking forward to our fundraiser today for @kweksociety.bsky.social! As a reminder, a portion of our sales today will be donated to them. We also are accepting donations of unopened period products today only. So shop online/visit us in the store to join us in supporting this amazing organization.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 6d

Today's featured #bannedbook is recommended by Diamone: BELOVED by Toni Morrison

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 7d

What items are in the highest demand?
- Plastic-applicator tampons (thin)
- size 3 or 4 pads with wings
- packages of ladies cotton bikini or hipster underwear in sizes 5 through 10

Hope to see you there!

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 7d

This Saturday, come support @kweksociety.bsky.social in two ways:
- Shop with us in the store or online and a portion of sales will be donated to them
- Bring unopened period products to donate (due to space limitations, we can only accept donations on Sat the 11th)

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 7d

Carmen has the next title for #bannedbooksweek: PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER by Stephen Chobsky

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 8d

Tonight at 6:30 we will be at the Arlington Library to hear an author talk with Mike Curato, author of (the frequently banned book) FLAMER and (his newest book) GAYSIANS. Seating is first come, first serve so we suggest getting there early if you can. Hope to see you there!

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 8d

Eileen has our featured #bannedbook today: SEPARATE IS NEVER EQUAL: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 8d

RSVP here:

www.onemorepagebooks.com

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 9d

Two more days until we welcome local author Bekah Wueste to talk about her new book FIREFLIES IN A JAR. Bekah will be in conversation with our very own Lelia on 10/9 at 7pm! This book is a perfect way to celebrate #NationalComingOutDay, which is on Saturday.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 9d

Today's featured title for #BannedBooksWeek was chosen by Katie:

"I'm a new mom, so I've been reading a lot of board books lately. My son loves EVERYWHERE BABIES by Susan Meyers..."

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 10d

Our first featured title for #BannedBooksWeek was picked by Lelia:

"Tiffany Jackson's YA thriller MONDAY'S NOT COMING is an incredible feat of writing. It centers on a missing Black girl and her best friend who tries to piece together her disappearance..."

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 11d

OMP staffers are sharing their favorite banned books this week. Head to our insta for the full post.

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 11d

"I'm tired of this Grandpa!"

Here we go again. Did you know that #BannedBooksWeek was created in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Here we are 40 years later and it feels much worse.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 12d

Local horror author Sonora Taylor will be there to give her recommendations. You won't want to miss out on the perfect outing for October.

#spookyseason #october #boos #booze #books #beer #nostalgia #bookfaire #shopindie #smallbusiness #shoplocal #thirstythursday #halloween #spirits