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Blue House Books is a small company with big dreams. As Kenosha's only full-service bookstore, we sell any and all books: fiction and nonfiction, from romance to politics.
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We’re kicking off January with an amazing event! Join us Thursday, January 8th, at 6:30 PM at Blue House Books for Lori Rader-Day in conversation with Andrew Ludington as they dive into Lori’s new crime novel, "Wreck Your Heart".

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A graphic with a purple background, the book cover of the book, "Wreck Your Heart", an author photo of Lori Rader-Day and Andrew Ludington. In the text in the center, it says- Blue House Books Presents: "Wreck Your Heart": Lori Rader_Day in conversation with Andrew Ludington. Thursday, January 8th, at 6:30 p.m. Blue House Books | RSVP Required." --- Expect great conversation, audience Q&A, and book signing after the talk. Seats are limited. It's only a $5 deposit to reserve, and you can use that toward any in-store purchase the night of the event! See more info and reserve your seat here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3732820260108
December 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Local shoutout! ☕️ Sarah grabbed a pick-me-up from Eastview Coffee in Kenosha, and it was delicious 😍 We love supporting local shops. Go treat yourself today!

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December 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Preorder "The Mr. & Mrs. Mistake"!

Reserve your copy from Blue House Books and get a hand-signed edition in your choice of edition, an exclusive trope sticker, and two custom art prints -- one of which is only available at BHB. We’re the only store offering all of these goodies together at once!
A graphic with a teal colored background, the covers for "The Mr. & Mrs. Mistake", the graphics for the trope sticker and the exclusive art prints. It also says, "The Mr. & Mrs. Mistake" Preorder campaign: Signed and personalized books (in standard, special, or limited edition), trop sticker, and exclusive art prints. Plus the BHB logo at the bottom. --- Preorder "The Mr. & Mrs. Mistake"! Reserve your copy from Blue House Books and get a hand-signed edition in your choice of edition, an exclusive trope sticker, and two custom art prints -- one of which is only available at BHB. We’re the only store offering all of these goodies together at once! Order by January 4 to guarantee your signed and personalized copy. Orders after that will still be signed, but personalization can’t be guaranteed. While you’re at it, consider completing your collection with signed copies of Brighton’s first two Steele Brothers books, "The Grump Next Door" and "The Live-In Temptation"! Don’t miss out! Preorder yours here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/preor.../the-mr-mrs-mistake
December 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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What a night! @curtisduffy.bsky.social with James Schend drew a great crowd at Kemper Center. Guests got an inside look at Curtis’s incredible journey, from personal tragedy to becoming one of the country’s top chefs, and heard stories straight from his new book, “Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef”.
A photo of Chef Duffy with James Schend in front of a crowd discussing his book, "Fireproof". A photo of Chef Duffy with James Schend in front of a crowd discussing his book, "Fireproof". A photo of Chef Duffy signing books at his event A photo of James Schend (left), Sam (owner of BHB, middle), and Chef Duffy (right), standing together and posing for a photo, after the event.
December 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Our final #NewReleaseTuesday post continues with these 3 great picks!

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "Tender Cruelty" by Katee Robert in front of a display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/yxefp03frD7u8LaL9-OhHg I was his wife. His lover. His sworn enemy. The ice queen to Olympus's most hated king. *A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Hera and Zeus.* The barrier that's protected Olympus for generations has fallen. The enemy's breached the gates and the Thirteen are scrambling to protect themselves, their loved ones, and the city they've sworn to protect. At least they would be if they weren't at each others' throats instead. Hera has no intention of letting her husband, Zeus, survive the oncoming storm. But despite the white-hot hatred burning between them, when Hera and Zeus are forced to work together, enmity crystalizes into something brighter. Hotter. Too powerful to deny or destroy. Hera never bartered on falling in love with the man she married—the man she once swore to kill. But now, standing back-to-back in the ruins of Olympus, she may be forced to admit that she's been wrong about Zeus all these years…and there may be something about their marriage worth saving if they can survive long enough to turn sworn enemies into something more. A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Library of Fates" by Margot Harrison in front of a framed wall display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/smJ8IUQprOTvUG9A04qPmw When its librarian keeper mysteriously dies, two former classmates must race to locate a rare book from their college years that can foretell your future if you confess a secret from your past—but someone is intent on protecting what’s hidden inside. It can write the story of your future... and hide the secrets of your past The Library of Fates was designed to show you who you are—and who you could become. Its rarest book, The Book of Dark Nights, holds a secret: when you write an intimate confession on its pages, you'll receive a prediction for your future, penned in your own handwriting. For Eleanor, whose childhood was defined by a senseless tragedy, the library offers a world where everything makes sense. She’s spent most of her life there as an apprentice to the brilliant librarian, showing other people how to find the meaning of their lives in stories. But when her mentor dies in a freak accident and The Book of Dark Nights goes missing—along with the secrets written inside—Eleanor is pulled out of the library and into a quest to locate it with the last person she expects: the librarian’s estranged son, Daniel, who Eleanor once loved. Together, as they hunt down clues from Harvard to Paris, Eleanor and Daniel grow closer again, regaining each other’s trust. But little do they know that they’re entangled in a much larger web. Someone else wants the book, and they'll go to dark lengths to get it... A photo of a hand holding the paperback edition of, "The Night is Defying" by Chloe C. Penaranda in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/MWp_c1qAP1y9fbX4hNFZ5w Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams. Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories with the hope it will unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea’s awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through? For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.
December 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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The final part of new releases this week! We love adding new stories to our shelves, and then putting them for adoption to move to your shelf instead😌
Come get yours online anytime at ShopAtBHB.com, or in person during our regular store hours!
A photo of a hand holding the book, "Booked for Murder" by P.J. Nelson in front of a display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/MWp_c1qAP1wNDs_zqgPbPg Madeline Brimley left small town Georgia many years ago to go to college and pursue her dreams on the stage. Her dramatic escapades are many but success has eluded her, leaving her at loose ends. But then she gets word that not only has her beloved, eccentric Aunt Rose passed, but she's left Madeline her equally eccentric bookstore housed in an old Victorian mansion in the small college town of Enigma. But when she arrives in her beat-up Fiat to claim The Old Juniper Bookstop, and restart her life, Madeline is faced with unexpected challenges. The gazebo in the back yard is set ablaze and a late night caller threatens to burn the whole store down if she doesn't leave immediately. But Madeline Brimley, not one to be intimidated, ignores the threats and soldiers on. Until there's another fire and a murder in the store itself. Now with a cloud of suspicion falling over her, it's up to Madeline to untangle the skein of secrets and find the killer before she herself is the next victim. A photo of a hand holding the paperback edition of "A Language of Dragons" by S. F. Williamson in front of a table of books. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/UhelvOrckPm9XgR0kqFGtg Dragons soar through the skies and protests erupt on the streets, but Vivien Featherswallow isn’t worried. She’s going to follow the rules, get a summer internship studying dragon languages, be smart, be sweet, and make sure her little sister never, ever has to risk growing up Third Class. She just has to free one dragon. By midnight, Viv has started a civil war. With her parents and cousin arrested and her sister missing, Viv is brought to Bletchley Park as a codebreaker—if she succeeds, she and her family can all go home again. If she doesn’t, they’ll all die. As Viv begins to discover the secrets of a hidden dragon language, she realizes that the fragile peace treaty that holds human and dragon societies together is corrupt, and the dangerous work Viv is doing could be the thread that unravels it. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Every Day I Read" by Hwang Bo-Reum in front of a brick wall. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/H4Xn4e03TBmaRVD4HQip4g Why do we read? What is it that we hope to take away from the intimate, personal experience of reading for pleasure? How often do we ask these profound, expansive questions of ourselves and of our relationship to the joy of reading? In each of the essays in Every Day I Read, Hwang Bo-reum contemplates what living a life immersed in reading means. She goes beyond the usual questions of what to read and how often, exploring the relationship between reading and writing, when to turn to a bestseller vs. browse the corners of a bookstore, the value of reading outside of your favorite genre, falling in love with book characters, and more. Every Day I Read provides many quiet moments for introspection and reflection, encouraging book-lovers to explore what reading means to each of us. While this is a book about books, at its heart is an attitude to life, one outside capitalism and climbing the corporate ladder. Lifelong and new readers will take inspiration from it, including a treasure trove of book recommendations blended seamlessly within.
December 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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December Events at Blue House Books continues with>>>

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A graphic with a white background and the Holiday Boozy Bookfair graphic in the center. It has text on the bottom that says, Holiday Boozy Bookfair, December 12th, 5 to 8 p.m. --- https://blue-house-books.com/events/3684520251212 It's time for another Boozy Bookfair! Join us at Kenosha Tap House on Friday, December 12th from 5 to 8 p.m. for amazing books and never-before-seen gift items that will make the perfect gifts for your loved ones, or yourself! Remember the elementary school bookfairs? It's like that, but at a bar! Live out your best childhood memories... but with adult money! We'll have fun gift items like candles, games and fun stationary, and of course... BOOKS! A graphic with a white background and the Princess Arabella Tea Party graphic in the center. It has text on the bottom that says, Tea Party with Princess Arabella, December 20th at 2 p.m. --- https://blue-house-books.com/events/3974320251220 It's time for a Princess Tea Party! This time, we will be joined by a very special guest, Princess Arabella from Princess Arabella and the Lost Locket! Join us on Saturday, December 20th, at 2 p.m. for a princess tea party and story time! Princess Arabella will be reading Princess Arabella and the Lost Locket, a picture book for children aged 5 to 7, but any children who enjoy story time are welcome! Encourage your littles to dress up as their favorite Princess or Prince and enjoy some tea and treats. Treats are from Oliver's Bakery! Tickets are $7 for anyone participating in the tea party, including grown-up prince and princesses. Adults who are not participating in tea and treats do not need a ticket, but please limit extra guests as we have limited space in the store. A graphic with a white background and the graphic for the Cookie Decorating event in the center. It has text on the bottom that says, Cookie Decorating and Children's Story Time, December 22nd at 4:30 p.m. --- https://blue-house-books.com/events/3684320251222 It's the most wonderful time of the year to celebrate the holidays with Blue House Books! Grab the kiddos, put on your coziest winter jammies, and join us on Monday, December 22nd, at 4:30 p.m. for a night of decorating cookies with Munch Custom Cookies and a holiday story time with Lisa from the TravelingTrunk! This event is great for children ages 5 to 8, but anyone is welcome. When purchasing tickets, make sure to register for all children who will be decorating cookies. Please also limit extra guests to no more than 2 people so we can comfortably fit everyone.
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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December is stacked with amazing events! Here’s what’s coming up — join us for a month full of books, community, and holiday fun!🎁

See information on all these events here: www.blue-house-books.com/events
A graphic with a white background, the BHB logo, text in the center that says- Events in December, with a bow on the bottom. A graphic with a white background and the Holiday Party graphic and information in the center. It says, Blue House Books Annual Holiday Party, December 5th, 5:30 to 8 p.m. --- https://blue-house-books.com/events/3684020251205 Join us to ring in the holidays surrounded by books and friends! Our annual holiday party is a chance to celebrate the close of another year and indulge in holiday shopping for your loved ones… and of course, yourself! Shoppers will earn rewards, receive a gift with purchase, and enjoy refreshments with fellow book lovers in our cozy shop! During this festive event, we will have our normal selection of books available, as well as gift items (hello, Blind Date Deluxe Packages) and various sale items. Anyone who shops with us during the party will be entered to win a Blue House Books gift certificate! Please don't hesitate to dress up in your favorite holiday flair! This event is completely free, but we would love it if you would RSVP so we have an idea of how many people to expect. We can't wait to see you there! A graphic with a white background, the author photo of Nicole M. Hewitt, and the cover of her book, "The Song of Orphan's Garden". It also has text that says, Meet & Greet with Nicole M. Hewitt, December 6th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ---- https://blue-house-books.com/events/3854620251206 Combining the gentleness of Hayao Miyazaki, the wintry wonderland of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and the whimsicality of Newbery winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Nicole M. Hewitt's debut middle-grade novel, The Song of Orphan's Garden, is an enchanting fantasy tale with all the makings of a new classic. Join Nicole at Blue House Books on Saturday, December 6th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nicole will be chatting with readers and signing books, so stop by anytime during the event to meet this Midwest author! A graphic with a white background, the A Night of Tarot graphic, and text on the bottom that says, A Night of Tarot, December 11th, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. --- (THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT)
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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TOMORROW! Our Annual Holiday Party at Blue House Books!

Join us Friday, December 5th from 5:30–8:00 PM for our coziest celebration of the year!

Come dressed in your holiday best and ring in the festive season surrounded by books, friends, and treats!

#indiebookstore #holidays
A photo of Casey (left, store manager), Sam (middle, owner), and Dani (right, marketing manager), dressed up for the holidays in front of a Christmas tree. --- Annual Holiday Party: Free to attend, buy we’d love an RSVP! Can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❤️ RSVP here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3684020251205
December 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Before we showcase the rest of adult new releases, we wanted to show off some for our younger bookish friends too! These are fun, lighthearted, and sweet. Check them out online anytime at ShopAtBHB.com, or in person until 6 today!

#childrensbooks #newreleasetuesday
A photo of a hand holding the book, "Angelina Ballerina: Best Ballerina Friends" by Katharine Holabird in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/uhkEB3h562ssnHgNcGIu9A Celebrate friendship with Angelina Ballerina and Alice in this heart-shaped board book with foil on the cover! Angelina and Alice love to do everything together. They dance at Miss Lilly’s Ballet School, have fun hosting tea parties, encourage each other, celebrate their talents, and more! Angelina and Alice will be best friends forever! A photo of a hand holding the book, "Dog Loves Baby" by Natalie Nelson in front of a book display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/SbFnEzAaxwc-Sj6dmCZT3A In the next board book in the beloved series from Natalie Nelson, Dog and Baby are back with a sweet ode to Valentine’s Day and what it means to love someone all year long! Simple rhyming text and bright illustrations make Dog Loves Baby an ideal gift for the youngest readers. Is love something to sniff? Is it something to bounce or pounce? Love is in the air! As Valentine’s Day approaches, Dog sniffs out the meaning of love and tries to figure out why there are so many paper hearts to chew. Of course, Baby is on the case, too—and they just might discover that love is all around them. A photo of a hand holding the book, "A Stickler Valentine" by Lane Smith in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/Y10lLSQ5wzNgDZz-dE_VGg Stickler, the woodland creature from the mind of award-winning author-illustrator Lane Smith, returns to celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving his friends his favorite gift: sticks. A humorous and witty friendship story that encourages kindness and empathy. Stickler, a one-of-a-kind creature made of sticks, is giving his friends Valentine’s Day sticks, but none of them are interested in Valentine’s sticks. Crow says he prefers fine, shiny things, Beaver likes receiving funny cards, and Wolf doesn’t care for Valentine’s sticks – they’re too small to chew on! When Stickler tries to offer Cat a Valentine stick, she does not want one. “Hmm…” he wonders, “Maybe Valentine’s Day is not about what Stickler loves, but what others love.” Stickler has an idea: he will give Cat a gift he knows she wants. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Ten Little Leprechauns" by Molly Murphy in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/R888A8PhO_4iqsjh1-IQqg This charming St. Patrick's Day counting book is the perfect holiday treat for little ones! Legend says leprechauns love to frolic and play. How many can you count on this lucky day? Count down from ten as these lucky leprechauns as they hunt for clovers, stir up trouble, and chase after rainbows to prepare for an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day!
December 3, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Teatime at the Bookstore was the coziest way to kick off the month.
The tea was so yummy (HUGE thanks to southportteawi), the vibes were perfect, & it was such a sweet way to unwind with fellow book lovers. Can’t wait for the next one! We will be doing this event monthly so stay tuned for the next!
A photo of Sam and Sarah behind a counter with their arms extended in front of the line-up of teas. A photo of our customer, Jean, sitting on the comfy brown couch, drinking tea, and reading her book. A photo of two customers smiling at the camera in our events space during the teatime event. A photo of a customer sitting on a comfy chair, reading a book, and holding up her tea for the camera.
December 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Bring home a signed-and-personalized book from Brighton Walsh — an award-winning, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Be sure to place your order by December 5th to get your personalized copy in time for the holidays! Place yours here: www.blue-house-books.com/.../signed-b....
A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Grump Next Door" by Brighton Walsh in front of a bookshelf. A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Live-In Temptation" by Brighton Walsh in front of a book display.
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Meet author Nicole M. Hewitt!

Join us on Saturday, December 6th anytime from 11 AM–2 PM as we welcome Nicole M. Hewitt, author of the enchanting new middle-grade fantasy "The Song of Orphan’s Garden".

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A graphic with a green, illustrated shadow of the woods as a background. The book, "The Song of Orphan's Garden" by Nicole M. Hewitt in the center. It also says- "Meet the Author!". There are 3 arrows coming off the book that read, "Middle-grade fantasy perfect for fans of magical adventures", "Friendship between a human girl and a Giant boy", and "Absolutely adorable! The characters are endearing and I thoroughly enjoyed the verse. Poetry has a wonderful way of letting you pay with words, and Hewitt used this to great effect. What a delight.- 5 Star Review". --- Meet author Nicole M. Hewitt! Join us on Saturday, December 6th anytime from 11 AM–2 PM as we welcome Nicole M. Hewitt, author of the enchanting new middle-grade fantasy "The Song of Orphan’s Garden". Stop by anytime to chat with Nicole, get your book signed, and dive into a magical arctic adventure filled with whimsy, danger, and heart. Perfect for fans of "Narnia", "Miyazaki", and "The Girl Who Drank the Moon"!
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Part 1 of #NewReleaseTuesday continues with>>>👑👶

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "Crowntide" by Alex Aster, the Autographed Collector's Edition, in front of a book display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/jpo2KjG8N1UUpQKWQQHqOQ Some worlds deserve to be destroyed . . . Isla Crown has charted a new destiny and leapt into the unknown, determined to defeat her insidious ancestor, Lark, no matter the cost. But Skyshade is nothing like she anticipated, and she’ll have to use all of her skills just to survive, let alone end Lark for good. Meanwhile, Grim and Oro would sooner set fire to their own kingdoms than leave Isla stranded on a path toward certain death. But getting her back will involve forging an alliance—if they can find a way to forgive their long history of betrayals. The key to Isla’s return—and the fate of the realms—lies close to her heart. But in the face of her most powerful enemy yet, will Isla be able to reconcile her past in order to carve a future of her own making? Filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers, The Lightlark Saga is a must-read for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo. A photo of a hand holding the book, Jim Henson's "Labyrinth: The Graphic Novel" by Kyla Vanderklugt, Giorgio Spalletta, and Sara Cuomo in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/0ogWGNWBgbGkznP06_5_2g Celebrating the landmark 40th anniversary of Jim Henson's seminal film, BOOM! Studios proudly presents the first ever graphic adaptation of A.C.H. Smith's beloved novelization, which includes moments and scenes never shot or captured in the final feature film! Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, discover this brand new adaptation of her surreal adventure through the twisting and changing paths to the castle beyond the Goblin City, determined to save her brother Toby from the Goblin King, Jareth. A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Obsession" by Natasha Preston in front of a book display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/Y10lLSQ5wzMPxDCghHT6Ig SOMEONE IS ALWAYS WATCHING. Connie never asked to be famous—but thanks to her mother’s relentless vlogging, she and her sister Isla have spent their lives under a virtual microscope. Every smile, every moment curated for clicks. Every stranger online thinking they know them. Then local girls—girls who look just like Connie—start dying. One by one. As the bodies pile up and the spotlight turns sinister, Connie is forced to confront the terrifying truth: someone isn’t just watching. They’re planning.
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Part 1 of #newreleasetuesday ! (There’s going to be multiple posts today, so keep an eye out!) Browse our new titles anytime online at ShopAtBHB.com, or in person until 6!

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A photo of the book, "Fallen Gods" by Rachel Van Dyken sitting on the floor of the bookstore with two copies facing you so you can see the sprayed edges. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/mqz1tIp0zJsgW3JwC1mRaw They said the Gods were myth. That the Giants were only stories told around dying fires. They lied. The Gods aren’t dead—they’re only sleeping, locked in mortal bodies, scattered across the world, waiting for the right spark to wake them. And my father is the most ruthless of them all. He raised me to obey. To bleed. To be his blade when the time came. Now he’s sending me to Endir University, a place filled with ancient bloodlines and deadly secrets, to steal back Mjolnir, the hammer of legend. If I fail, everyone I love dies. But Aric Erikson wasn’t part of the plan. He’s the enemy’s heir. Distant. Dangerous. And…the one person I can’t afford to fall for. He’s closed himself off completely behind a wall of ice, but the more I’m ordered to unravel him, the harder it becomes to remember where the lies end and I begin. There's only a mission I never chose—and a man I was never meant to love—standing between me and a war that will decide the fate of the world. But if I’m the spark, maybe he’s the fuse. And the Gods? They’re about to wake up angry. A photo of the book, "The Dark is Descending" by Chloe C. Penaranda sitting on the floor of the bookstore with one copy facing you so you can see the sprayed edges. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/MWp_c1qAP1y53hElgCUyOA The strongest light needs the deepest shadows. Reeling from shocking betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea must now race against time to break the curse imprisoning her lover, Nyte. She will have to decide if the hand of darkness, or that of her enemy, is an alliance that could bring him back. But with the loss of daylight and the realm on the brink of ruin, Astraea and her companions must set off on their quests to retrieve the Maiden’s broken key, the only weapon that can kill the wrathful gods determined to rule the mortal world. Dragons will fly and their bonds may choose friend or foe. Gods will face gods, fathers will face sons, and all will face the end of the world. Because when the blood that binds them becomes a weapon to end them, two star-crossed lovers must yield to fate or pay their greatest sacrifice yet. A photo of the book, "All Eyes on Him" by Iliana Xander sitting on the floor of the bookstore with one copy facing you so you can see the sprayed edges. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/-Az7-_ID4T-VNQY9DKMWYw He's the Man of the Year. But what if he is a monster? When Natalie saw her best friend leaving the club with a handsome stranger, she never would have thought that the next morning, her friend would be discovered unconscious at a bus stop. What happened that night? Only her best friend knows. And until she recovers from her coma, she won't be able to tell her side of the story. Natalie is desperate for answers—so she can't believe her luck when she comes across a photo of the man her friend left with. Except he's on the cover of a magazine, being heralded as the "Man of the Year." This man appears untouchable. He's a millionaire. He's famous. But Natalie suspects he's dangerous. To prove it, she takes up a job as the housekeeper at his mansion. Her plan is simple. Watch his every move. Gather the evidence. And make him pay. But when she discovers that the last housekeeper went missing, she realizes she's in over her head. She thought she was setting the trap—but has she just fallen into his?
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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#NewReleaseTuesday on a Saturday continues with these great reads:
A photo of a hand holding the book, "Second Chance Romance" by Olivia Dade in front of a frame. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/Vus7kAU5V3W1sz7PbbEQLg In the second installment of USA Today bestselling author Olivia Dade’s Harlot’s Bay series, a mistaken obituary leads to the reunion of two former high school crushes. Sparks fly in this hilarious grumpy/grumpy romance, packed with Dade’s signature body positivity and a delicious amount of spice. Karl and Molly were never together. There was a time, right after high school, where it seemed like they might finally cross the line from friends to lovers…but instead, a foolish misunderstanding meant they never spoke again. Molly went to LA and got married. Karl stayed in Harlot’s Bay and bought a bakery. The only connection the pair has shared over the years is painfully one-sided: Now divorced, Molly narrates monster romance audiobooks, and Karl is an ever-diligent listener, clinging to his only piece of the one that got away. Still, Molly hasn’t totally left Harlot’s Bay behind. When she hears that Karl’s obituary has run in the local paper, unexpected grief prompts her to hop on the next flight to Maryland…where she finds Karl very much alive, the victim of nothing but an accidental obituary. As the pair reunite, they finally hash out their missed connection. True, Molly isn’t quite ready to trust again, but Karl is determined to prove himself worthy of her faith and devotion. And as her remaining time in Harlot’s Bay ticks down, Molly, the habitual cynic, just might find that Karl, the cranky town curmudgeon, is impossible to leave behind a second time. A photo of a hand holding the book, "A Book for Christmas" by Selma Lagerlof in front of a Christmas Tree. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/zW2zEWVjupNtg3ZELnOBrA An enchanting selection of Christmas tales by the Nobel Prize-winning Swedish national treasure–now available in English for the first time A Penguin Classics Hardcover A little girl receives a gift to treasure; the creatures of the forest gather to celebrate the New Year; an evil noblewoman schemes against her beautiful niece; a cantankerous gravedigger dines with an unexpected companion on Christmas Eve…In this enchanting selection of winter stories, now available in English for the first time, the beloved writer Selma Lagerlöf weaves together magic and miracles, Swedish folklore and timeless fables, darkness and light, heartfelt joy and festive wonder. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Death and Dinuguan" by Mia P. Manansala in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/wCIDqQu6pg8979Bfqi_Vuw Love is in the air for the citizens of Shady Palms, but Cupid’s arrow isn’t the only thing striking the town—not with another killer on the loose. Things are looking up for the Brew-ha Cafe, and Lila Macapagal can’t think of anything that could break the spell, especially with Valentine’s Day coming up—she can’t wait to celebrate with her boyfriend, Jae Park. Adding to the lovey-dovey atmosphere is Hana Lee, Shady Palms’s newest resident. She’s also Jae’s beloved cousin and chocolatier at Choco Noir, the latest addition to the town’s culinary offerings. Everything is coming into place for Hana, who left her old life in Minnesota behind to work at Choco Noir, owned by her best friend. Unfortunately, beneath the sweet surface of Shady Palms runs a bitter undercurrent, as a series of attacks against women-owned businesses in the area escalates from petty theft to assault and murder when Hana is found knocked unconscious inside Choco Noir, and the chocolate shop owner is put out of business—for good. With Hana left in a coma, a murderer hiding amongst them, and the safety of the women entrepreneurs of Shady Palms at risk, the Park brothers team up with the Brew-ha crew to put a stop to the villain before they strike again. A photo of a hand holding the book, "As Many Souls as Stars" by Natasha Siegel in front of a framed wall. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/1sM1NJwkMQcuVCJRcedtEg An inventive and romantic speculative novel about two women—a witch and an immortal demon—who make a Faustian bargain and are drawn into a cat-and-mouse chase across multiple lifetimes. 1592. Cybil Harding is a First Daughter. Cursed to bring disaster to those around her, she is trapped in a house with a mother paralyzed by grief and a father willing to sacrifice everything in pursuit of magic. Miriam Richter is a creature of shadow. Forged by the dark arts many years ago, she is doomed to exist for eternity and destined to be alone—killing mortals and consuming their souls for sustenance. Everything changes when she meets Cybil, whose soul shines with a light so bright, she must claim it for herself. She offers a bargain: she will grant Cybil reincarnation in exchange for her soul. Thus begins a dance across centuries as Miriam seeks Cybil in every lifetime to claim her prize. Cybil isn’t inclined to play by the rules, but when it becomes clear that Miriam holds the key to breaking her family curse, Cybil finds that—for the first time in her many lives—she might have the upper hand. As they circle each other, drawn together inescapably as light and dark, the bond forged between them grows stronger. In their battle for dominance, only one of them can win—but perhaps they can’t survive without each other. Natasha Siegel has written an unexpected love story that feels both epic and deeply personal. Ambitious, gothic, and magical, As Many Souls as Stars is about the lengths we go to protect ourselves, our legacy, and those we love.
November 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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#NewReleaseTuesday on a Saturday...! (it's been a busy week). Here's what hit stores this past Tuesday:
A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Christmas Sweater" by Jan Brett in front of a Christmas Tree. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/wCIDqQu6pg9_1EHkzx_txQ It’s Christmas morning, and Theo’s Yiayia has knitted his dog, Ari, a special red sweater. But when Ari shows his disinterest in the gift, Theo steps in to show his grandmother just how much they appreciate her kindness. He proposes a hike to Echo Lake, just him and Ari, where he can use his new snowshoes and Ari can sport his new sweater! The woods are a winter wonderland, and more snow swirls as they hike. But just when they reach the lake, Theo realizes Ari’s sweater has disappeared, along with their tracks and every familiar landmark. Could they have lost Yiayia’s gift and the way home? Luckily, Ari spots something in the snow that turns out to be a surprising solution to their predicament. And when they get home, they find an even bigger surprise from that amazing Christmas sweater. Jan Brett’s story of the bond between boy and dog radiates warmth and charm, while her signature border details hint at a final Christmas miracle sure to wow any crowd. The Christmas Sweater is a beautiful tale that’s sure to become an instant Christmas classic in every household. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Smooches!" by Sandra Boynton in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/2-gUryvjjJ-xbAnuEHEVwQ Starring a big bear and a little bear, this captivating board book with a peek-through cover from perennial New York Times bestselling author Sandra Boynton celebrates the endless delight of smooches. A year-round Valentine for the little ones you adore! "Oh, little bear! You spectacular child! You are joyful and funny and wonderfully WILD." So begins Smooches!, an affectionate and lively book of love. With those inimitable Boynton illustrations, a peek-through cover, and sweet rhyming text, this adorable and sturdy board book is the perfect present for each and every smoochable little one in your life. In the words of the book's conclusion, "The power of smooches cannot be denied." So true. A photo of the book, "The Wolf King" by Lauren Palphreyman sitting on the floor of the bookstore with two copies facing you so you can see the sprayed edges. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/-Az7-_ID4T-nhc-hUumh7Q *The limited deluxe edition includes gorgeous designed edges, spot gloss, and printed interior cover* From BookTok sensation Lauren Palphreyman comes the first in the Wolf King series, an adult fantasy romance for fans of romantasy, werewolves, forbidden romance, and enemies to lovers. When a princess is kidnapped by an alpha, war rages between the humans and the wolves. But soon, forbidden attraction starts to grow... Princess Aurora longs to escape the castle and the marriage that has been arranged for her. But on the night before her wedding, at a dog fight where captured werewolves are made to fight for sport, she spares the life of a young wolf. It puts her on the radar of the powerful alpha who was going to kill him. And it changes everything. That night, when the alpha escapes, he kidnaps her and takes her to the rugged lands north of the border — where the once warring werewolf clans are beginning to unite. He thinks that she is the key to winning the war against the humans. Only, as they spend time around one another, forbidden attraction starts to grow. And as Aurora learns that not all wolves are bad, the alpha discovers that she is in danger from both his enemies, and those he once considered friends. With monsters on both sides, a bloodthirsty war between humans and wolves raging, and undeniable passion growing between them — will their story end in love? Or tragedy? And will Aurora ever get home? Does she even want to? Delicious tropes: Wolf shifters Princess x alpha Captive heroine Enemies to lovers Love triangle done RIGHT Forbidden romance Humans vs wolves war A photo of a hand holding the book, "Ember Eternal" by Chloe Neill in front of a floral display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/p5lAnqxqGBQ5C-Za4qUsoQ A new romantasy, following a thief whose dramatic encounter with an assassin and a crown bodyguard (who has dangerous secrets to keep) launches her into a world of swirling palace intrigue, from New York Times bestselling author Chloe Neill. Fox is a thief with morals—she steals from those who can afford it and takes only a little at that. But she has no choice. Fox and her closest companion are indentured servants to an unscrupulous wealthy woman in the stronghold. Unable to pay off their debts with the work they’re given, they steal in the hopes of one day being free—truly free. While searching for an easy mark, Fox identifies a would-be assassin with her rare magical ability, and then helps a royal bodyguard fend off his vicious attack on the prince. Soon that good deed embroils her in a vast and shimmering world of imperial politics, long-lost magic, and improbable romance. But Fox longs for freedom, and must decide if love is its own kind of cage.
November 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Our Expansion Reveal Party had such an amazing turnout, and we’re genuinely so grateful to our community. Your support is what made this entire expansion possible. 💙

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate this huge new chapter for Blue House Books!
A photo of Sam and Norma sitting in chairs and pointing at the Norma's Nook sign. Sam, using very large scissors, to cut the blue ribbon in the hallway that leads to the new expanded space. Sam and her husband, Kyle, standing on the ladder and posing, in the new expanded space.
November 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Sam is currently reading "Fireproof" by @curtisduffy.bsky.social - an intense, raw, and inspiring memoir about Duffy’s rise from childhood chaos in rural Ohio to becoming one of the most celebrated chefs in the world. If Sam’s hooked already, you will be too!

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A photo of Sam, the owner of BHB, standing in front of bookshelves, and holding the book, "FIREPROOF: Memoir of a Chef" by Curtis Duffy with Jeremy Wagner. --- You can hear Chef Duffy tell his story in person at our upcoming event on Wednesday, December 3rd, 7–9 p.m., at the Kemper Center’s Founders Hall. He’ll be in conversation with James Schend, making this a rare, one-of-a-kind night for food lovers, memoir fans, and anyone who loves a powerhouse comeback story! Tickets are available, and they're going quick! Snag yours here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3661220251203
November 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Don’t forget! Our Annual Holiday Party is NEXT Friday, December 5th from 5:30–8 PM! 🎄

Come celebrate the season with books, treats, and a cozy night of shopping. Enjoy rewards, a gift with purchase, sale goodies, and automatic entry into our BHB gift certificate raffle when you shop!
A graphic with some illustrated berry leaves in the center with a big rectangle green box. In it, it says, "BLUE HOUSE BOOKS Holiday Party. Friday, December 5th | 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP REQUIRED." --- Come celebrate the season with books, treats, and a cozy night of shopping. Enjoy rewards, a gift with purchase, sale goodies, and automatic entry into our BHB gift certificate raffle when you shop! It’s free to attend. We’d just love an RSVP. See you there, book lovers! See more info and RSVP here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3684020251205
November 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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#holidaygiftguide #steveandjerry
A photo of a hand holding the Blue House Books Gift Certificate in front of a bookshelf. Steve says, "If that was a bit overwhelming, play it safe with a BHB gift certificate!" and Jerry responds, "I'm expecting seven of them." Back to the original photo of the Christmas tree and Litographs display with Steve (fox) and Jerry (deer). Steve says, "Thanks for joining me, and my best friend, Jerry!" Jerry responds, "We aren't friends." Steve says, "Haha! You're SO funny, Jerry! Hey YOU, come shop at BHB!" and Jerry has a thinking bubble that says, "I still don't know who he's talking to..."
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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#holidaygiftguide #steveandjerry
A photo of a hand holding up two literary coasters in front of a display. Steve says, "WAIT! DON'T RUIN THE TABLE WITH YOUR DRINK! Blue House has tons of bookish coasters!" Jerry responds, "Steve, I've seen you eat roadkill, and you're worried about ruining a table?" A photo of a BHB branded hoodie hanging in front of a bookshelf. Steve says, "Now that we have our candle and drink, let's put on this cozy BHB sweatshirt!" and Jerry responds, "Steve, we both have 4 legs." A photo of a hand holding a sticky notes set, a pencil pouch, and the Anxiety pen set. Steve says, "I'M FREAKING OUT! THERE'S SO MANY JOURNAL AND STATIONARY OPTIONS!" and Jerry responds, "Sounds like you need the "anxiety" pen set." A photo of a hand holding up the Book Seat in front of a book display. Steve says, "Now that you're all settled, prop up your book with this book seat!" and Jerry responds, "You can't read, Steve."
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Looking for the perfect holiday gifts? We got you! 😎

Our Holiday Gift Guide highlights the best picks from across the shop to help you check off every reader on your list!

(Featuring commentary from Steve and Jerry, who requested—loudly—to be included.)

#indiebookstore #giftguide
A photo of the Christmas tree and Litographs display. There is text in the middle of the photo that says, "A Blue House Books Holiday Gift Guide". It also has drawn illustrations of a fox and a deer. Same background as the previous photo, but this time it has the fox and deer larger in the center. It also has text bubbles coming off them. The fox says, "Hey, all! It's Steve! And this is my BFF, Jerry. Let's kick off this BHB gift guide". Jerry has a thinking bubble coming off him that says, "Uhh... Who is he talking to?". A photo of a hand holding the grey lotus brand candle, scent is cashmere, in front of a book display. It also has Steve (fox) and Jerry (deer) with talking bubbles. Steve says, "First up, let's set the mood! BHB has tons of candles." Jerry responds, "Steve, we live in a forest." A photo of a hand holding a mug that has dragon designs on it, in front of a display. Steve says, "Now make a hot bevvy in one of BHB's MANY mugs!" and Jerry responds, "Hot cocoa does sound good right now..."
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY DEALS EXTENDED!

In anticipation of today’s snow, Small Business Saturday deals are available until close on Sunday, in store and online!

#indiebookstore #smallbusinesssaturday #shopsmall
A photo of the outside of Blue House Books with snow coming down. It says- Small Business Saturday ALL WEEKEND! See caption for details. --- SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY DEALS EXTENDED! In anticipation of today’s snow, Small Business Saturday deals are available until close on Sunday, in store and online! 🎁 $5 coupon for every $25 gift certificate purchase 🎁 All loyalty members who shop will be entered into a raffle to win a basket of bookish goodies and Downtown Kenosha gift cards (if you shop online you’re automatically signed up, and if you shop in store you can sign up at checkout) 🎁 Free gift wrapping (if you shop online, let us know in the order comments if you would like your items wrapped) 🎁 Lots of items on sale We will be open normal hours if you decide to brave the snow: 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. Thank you all for your support so far on this busy weekend! We look forward to getting amazing books in your hands for the rest of the holiday season!
November 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Signed books make the best gifts!

We’ve got all of these beautiful, signed copies, and even more, waiting for you at Blue House Books! Come grab the perfect holiday present for others (or yourself) in person during regular store hours, or online anytime at ShopAtBHB.com!

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A photo of three romance books sitting on the floor, they are "Love is an Open Book" by Chandra Blumberg, "The Crush" by Ren Browne, and "Adversity" by Ren Browne, all three are signed by the author. A photo of 4 books sitting on the floor. They are, "The Phoebe Variations" by Jane Hamilton, "The Book of Lost Hours" by Hayley Gelfuso, "The Edge of Yesterday" by Rita Woods, and "The Devil Three Times" by Rickey Fayne. All four are signed by the authors. A photo of 4 books sitting on the floor. They are, "The Graceview Patient" by Caitlin Starling, "Cold Eternity" by S.A. Barnes, "King Sorrow" by Joe Hill, and "The Place Where They Buried Your Heart" by Christina Henry. All four are signed by the authors. A photo of 3 books sitting on the floor. They are, "The Net Beneath Us" by Carol Dunbar, "The Last Dreamwalker" by Rita Woods, and "The Mesmerist" by Caroline Woods. All three are signed by the authors.
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM