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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 1d

This week we have some incredible books about art and living a creative life from some of our favorite writers: Susan Orleans, Brandon Taylor, Yun Ko-eun, and Mega Majumdar!

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Peter Clines @peterclines.bsky.social · 3d

Okay, so the big book tour for GOD'S JUNK DRAWER isn't going to reach the east coast, but if you're familiar with the Strand bookstore in New York and their Pick of the Month... you might be interested in signing up for their November sci-fi choice.

(and it'll be scribbled in!)

Shop Pick of the Month | Explore Monthly book picks & More

Don’t miss our Pick of the Month, staff-recommended must-reads updated monthly. Discover standout stories and new favorites. See what’s trending now.

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Mattilda B Sycamore @mbsycamore.bsky.social · 3d

Registration link for my New York City book launch on Wednesday, November 19th, 7 pm at @strandbookstore.bsky.social (in conversation with Alexander Chee), get ready🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore + Alexander Chee: Terry Dactyl

Join us for a release event with iconic author and activist Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore, discussing her new book Terry Dactyl.

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 6d

Writer, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, champion powwow dancer, and student of Salish art and history, Julian Brave NoiseCat, is discussing his new book, WE SURVIVED THE NIGHT. Joining Julian in conversation is trailblazing athlete, actress, and advocate Kali Reis. buff.ly/J1xxbM5

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 7d

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 7d

Charco Press is one of our absolute favorite indie presses, focused on publishing new translations of literature from Latin America. Enjoy some of our favorites from this small press, with one liners written by our ever witty book buyer, Cristin.
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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 8d

We have just a handful of tickets left for our special event with actor, writer and producer Lukas Gage, discussing his debut memoir, I WROTE THIS FOR ATTENTION. Joining Lukas in conversation is multidisciplinary artist Julia Fox. ✨
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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 9d

Cultural icons only! Thomas Pynchon, Chris Kraus, Jane Birkin (by the ever glossy @Marisa Meltzer) are all new today. Check our story for a link to the Thomas Pynchon name generator, and drop your favorites in the comments!
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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 9d

It's Banned Books Week! Join writer and bookseller Riley Womack as he takes us through some of the reasons these classic books have been banned or challenged.
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Northwestern University's MA in Writing, MFA in Prose & Poetry @nugradwriting.bsky.social · 11d

New post up on our Word Cafe site by Northwestern School of Professional Studies MFA student Kevin McEvoy about his favorite indie bookstore - the @strandbookstore.bsky.social in NYC!

sps.northwestern.edu/masters/word...

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 13d

Do you want The Strand tour? From the basement full of non-fiction to the Rare Book Room on the third floor, The Strand is full of treasures for you to explore. Open every day from 10-9, we'll see you in the bookstore! (Sparkle emoji, book emoji, house emoji)

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 14d

Strand on Film 🎞️ We had an amazing time celebrating! Thank you for celebrating with us for 98 years!

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 15d

Upcoming October events at The Strand 🎃

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 15d

Herzog! Chomsky! Powers! Oh My! It's a killer last Tuesday in September for us here at The Strand, and the books keep getting cooler—not just in color scheme.

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 17d

STRAND DAY 2025!🎉

On Saturday we celebrated our 98th year anniversary, and the turn out was record breaking! Thank you to everyone who made the day a success; we would be nowhere without all of you!

Here’s to 98 more years of The Strand!📚❤️

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 21d

In case you didn’t hear, our 98th anniversary is this Saturday, September 27th! To celebrate, we are offering an exclusive 20% off discount for all books!* This discount includes all of the beautiful art books we have in stock. See you on Saturday!

*discount is in store only

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 21d

It’s been quite the 98 years for us!❤️📚

We hope to see you on Saturday, September 27th for our anniversary celebration—a day full of author signings, kids activities, a 20% storewide discount (in store only) and more!

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 22d

You get a signed book! And you get a signed book! We have signed books galore for this week’s new arrival highlights—get them before they’re gone! You can find all of these and more here: buff.ly/ZsyJPQg

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Jessica Francis Kane @jfkane.bsky.social · 25d

Signed copies at Three Lives and @strandbookstore.bsky.social!

(Three Lives sold through the whole first batch 🥹)

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 27d

STRAND DAY 2025!

Join us on Saturday, September 27 to celebrate our 98th ANNIVERSARY! We have a full day of festivities planned including author signings, exclusive merchandise, family-friendly activities, evening programming, and a rare 20% off storewide discount—our only annual sale! ❤️📚

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · 29d

Our famous Blind Date with a Book table is getting a new look for Strand Day! Join us on Saturday, September 27 at any of our locations for an exclusive line of Blind Date with a Book options with original artwork by our very own booksellers!

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · Sep 16

National Book Award Longlists are out, and we’ve got two veteran authors releasing new works today! In total, our new release highlights would be put in our Strand Shortlist for “most cohesive new arrivals color scheme of 2025.” All of these picks and more can be found at the link: buff.ly/tbjdNm5

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Clay McLeod Chapman @claymcleod.bsky.social · Sep 13

Letting the devil in with Nat Cassidy at The Strand Bookstore for Rachel Harrison’s launch of PLAY NICE. @rachelharrison.bsky.social @natcassidy.bsky.social @strandbookstore.bsky.social

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Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · Sep 13

Preorder a signed copy of the worldwide sensation ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu and receive access to an exclusive virtual event with your purchase! Then join us on Tuesday, September 23 for a special virtual conversation between SenLinYu and Avendell!

🔗: buff.ly/H781pBu

Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore.bsky.social · Sep 12

See you on September 27th...👀

Stay tuned for more!

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