Parnassus Books
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An independent bookstore for independent people in Nashville, TN (shop + airport + blog + bunch of shop dogs) Owned by author Ann Patchett📚
If you come to Ann’s holiday office hours, not only can you get your books signed and personalized (excellent holiday gifts👀) you can see Noah Saterstrom’s original Whistler painting! Nemo might even make a bonus appearance🐾
Make your plan to join us on Nov 10, 17, or 24, 3-4pm! #Booksky
Make your plan to join us on Nov 10, 17, or 24, 3-4pm! #Booksky
November 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If you come to Ann’s holiday office hours, not only can you get your books signed and personalized (excellent holiday gifts👀) you can see Noah Saterstrom’s original Whistler painting! Nemo might even make a bonus appearance🐾
Make your plan to join us on Nov 10, 17, or 24, 3-4pm! #Booksky
Make your plan to join us on Nov 10, 17, or 24, 3-4pm! #Booksky
Our very last staff pick roundup of the year goes to the young and young at heart! If you’re looking for holiday gifts for young readers, this would be a great place to start. Have a look at the link below⬇️
#Booksky
#Booksky
Best for Last: 20 Reads for the Young & Young at Heart
We just might have saved the best for our last staff pick post of the year. Cryptid babies, dogs with jobs, tired lions, and more are featured in our November roundup for the young and young at hea…
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November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Our very last staff pick roundup of the year goes to the young and young at heart! If you’re looking for holiday gifts for young readers, this would be a great place to start. Have a look at the link below⬇️
#Booksky
#Booksky
Our booksellers have some great November recs to share! If you’ve been looking for your next read, head to the link below to see this month’s bookseller-approved titles!
#Booksky
#Booksky
Wrapping it Up: 34 Reads for November
How can it already be time for our last round of 2025 staff picks? It seems like just yesterday we were gearing up for a year of great new releases. The bad news: we won’t be doing another tr…
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November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Our booksellers have some great November recs to share! If you’ve been looking for your next read, head to the link below to see this month’s bookseller-approved titles!
#Booksky
#Booksky
Events are winding down as we approach the holiday season, but we still have a great November lineup! Some events are close to being full, so don’t wait if you see something you want to attend. And for you out-of-towners, we have our virtual holiday special on the 24th! parnassusbooks.net/events
November 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Events are winding down as we approach the holiday season, but we still have a great November lineup! Some events are close to being full, so don’t wait if you see something you want to attend. And for you out-of-towners, we have our virtual holiday special on the 24th! parnassusbooks.net/events
And now, for perhaps the biggest announcement we’re making this week…
WHISTLER, coming June 2, 2026
Pre-order your signed/personalized copy: parnassusbooks.net/whistler
WHISTLER, coming June 2, 2026
Pre-order your signed/personalized copy: parnassusbooks.net/whistler
Ann Announces Whistler
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October 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
And now, for perhaps the biggest announcement we’re making this week…
WHISTLER, coming June 2, 2026
Pre-order your signed/personalized copy: parnassusbooks.net/whistler
WHISTLER, coming June 2, 2026
Pre-order your signed/personalized copy: parnassusbooks.net/whistler
The second big announcement of the week is….. our holiday catalog is live!! Go to the link below to see our bookseller-approved gifts for all ages and interests. The catalog will change based on availability, so check back often! heyzine.com/flip-book/3b...
October 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The second big announcement of the week is….. our holiday catalog is live!! Go to the link below to see our bookseller-approved gifts for all ages and interests. The catalog will change based on availability, so check back often! heyzine.com/flip-book/3b...
It’s a BIG week of announcements here at Parnassus! To get started, we’re announcing Ann’s holiday office hours! Every Monday in November she’ll be on the stage 3-4pm signing and personalizing books. Come get the perfect holiday gift for the Patchett fan in your life! Stay tuned for more👀
October 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It’s a BIG week of announcements here at Parnassus! To get started, we’re announcing Ann’s holiday office hours! Every Monday in November she’ll be on the stage 3-4pm signing and personalizing books. Come get the perfect holiday gift for the Patchett fan in your life! Stay tuned for more👀
This wonderful design created for us by the Nashville institution Hatch Show Print is now available as a poster! Bring a piece of Parnassus home with you today➡️ parnassusbooks.net/product/parn...
October 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This wonderful design created for us by the Nashville institution Hatch Show Print is now available as a poster! Bring a piece of Parnassus home with you today➡️ parnassusbooks.net/product/parn...
What. A. Weekend! The 2025 Southern Festival of Books was a huge success. The overall feeling at the festival this year was gratitude. We know how close we were to losing this important celebration of the written word.
October 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
What. A. Weekend! The 2025 Southern Festival of Books was a huge success. The overall feeling at the festival this year was gratitude. We know how close we were to losing this important celebration of the written word.
Throwback to last year’s Southern Festival of Books! We can’t wait to be back on the Mall with you this weekend. Which authors are you most excited to see? #Booksky
October 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Throwback to last year’s Southern Festival of Books! We can’t wait to be back on the Mall with you this weekend. Which authors are you most excited to see? #Booksky
Thank you, Nashville, for voting us Best Bookstore in the Scene’s Best of Nashville poll! What a privilege to be in such a bookish city amongst all of you wonderful readers. It’s an honor to be your third space. #nashville #shopsmallshoplocal #parnassusbooks @nashvillescene.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Thank you, Nashville, for voting us Best Bookstore in the Scene’s Best of Nashville poll! What a privilege to be in such a bookish city amongst all of you wonderful readers. It’s an honor to be your third space. #nashville #shopsmallshoplocal #parnassusbooks @nashvillescene.com
What ARE we reading? Come see us or head to Musing to find out! October staff picks are live🤩📚
Chills and Thrills: 44 Reads for October
We’re still (not so patiently) waiting for fall weather to arrive here in Nashville, but that hasn’t stopped the big fall releases from hitting our shelves! We have some spine-tingling …
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October 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
What ARE we reading? Come see us or head to Musing to find out! October staff picks are live🤩📚
In 2014 we picked Seeds of Hope by Jane Goodall for our First Editions Club. (It was one of the rare nonfiction picks, which means it must be pretty great.) Jane sent us these photos of her signing all the copies for our members, with a friend for company, of course. Thank you for everything, Jane.
October 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
In 2014 we picked Seeds of Hope by Jane Goodall for our First Editions Club. (It was one of the rare nonfiction picks, which means it must be pretty great.) Jane sent us these photos of her signing all the copies for our members, with a friend for company, of course. Thank you for everything, Jane.
Wednesdays are Ann Patchett and Robin Preiss Glasser Appreciation Days. We can’t wait for this duo to write a new picture book! #Booksky
October 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Wednesdays are Ann Patchett and Robin Preiss Glasser Appreciation Days. We can’t wait for this duo to write a new picture book! #Booksky
We’re less than 3 weeks away from the 37th annual Southern Festival of Books! The author list is up, the schedule has been posted, and we couldn’t be more excited🤩 Will we see you there? Find out more: sofestofbooks.org
#Booksky
#Booksky
September 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We’re less than 3 weeks away from the 37th annual Southern Festival of Books! The author list is up, the schedule has been posted, and we couldn’t be more excited🤩 Will we see you there? Find out more: sofestofbooks.org
#Booksky
#Booksky
If you missed a recent event you wish you could have attended, fear not! You can still get a signed copy of the book! We have SO many signed titles available right now — what you see here is just a small selection. See what we have in stock: parnassusbooks.net/signed
September 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
If you missed a recent event you wish you could have attended, fear not! You can still get a signed copy of the book! We have SO many signed titles available right now — what you see here is just a small selection. See what we have in stock: parnassusbooks.net/signed
It’s a great day for a new book! Come have a chat with one of our wonderful booksellers — they’ll help you find your next favorite read! We’re here until 6pm. #Booksky
September 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
It’s a great day for a new book! Come have a chat with one of our wonderful booksellers — they’ll help you find your next favorite read! We’re here until 6pm. #Booksky
It’s time for a new episode of Parnassus Presents! This time, we’re bringing you our event with the wonderful Kathy Wang, in conversation with our own Lindsay Lynch. They discusses Kathy’s latest novel (out July First Editions Club pick!), The Satisfaction Café! Have a listen at the link below⬇️
Parnassus Presents: Kathy Wang with Lindsay Lynch
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September 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It’s time for a new episode of Parnassus Presents! This time, we’re bringing you our event with the wonderful Kathy Wang, in conversation with our own Lindsay Lynch. They discusses Kathy’s latest novel (out July First Editions Club pick!), The Satisfaction Café! Have a listen at the link below⬇️
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! While we celebrate the literary contributions of the Hispanic & Latinx communities all year long, this month would be a great time to scan your TBR and fill in any gaps in Hispanic representation. We have lots of recs for you! parnassusbooks.net/hispanicheri...
September 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! While we celebrate the literary contributions of the Hispanic & Latinx communities all year long, this month would be a great time to scan your TBR and fill in any gaps in Hispanic representation. We have lots of recs for you! parnassusbooks.net/hispanicheri...
It’s Friday, and if you haven’t read this revived speculative feminist fiction hit, it’s new to you! Even if you have read it, you probably don’t have the brand new collector’s edition Hannah is holding up, which includes an introduction by Carmen Maria Machado! parnassusbooks.net/newtoyou
New to You: Hannah recs Jacqueline Harpman
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September 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
It’s Friday, and if you haven’t read this revived speculative feminist fiction hit, it’s new to you! Even if you have read it, you probably don’t have the brand new collector’s edition Hannah is holding up, which includes an introduction by Carmen Maria Machado! parnassusbooks.net/newtoyou
We have an especially exciting lineup of events for young readers over the next week! parnassusbooks.net/events
📚Sept. 13 - Fancy Nancy Storytime with Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser (the event is at capacity, but you can still stop by at 11am to join the signing line!)
📚Sept. 13 - Fancy Nancy Storytime with Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser (the event is at capacity, but you can still stop by at 11am to join the signing line!)
September 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We have an especially exciting lineup of events for young readers over the next week! parnassusbooks.net/events
📚Sept. 13 - Fancy Nancy Storytime with Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser (the event is at capacity, but you can still stop by at 11am to join the signing line!)
📚Sept. 13 - Fancy Nancy Storytime with Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser (the event is at capacity, but you can still stop by at 11am to join the signing line!)
If you’ve been looking for an alternative to Audible, look no further! Our friends Libro.fm have created everything you could hope for from an indie-supporting audiobook platform, AND they’ve just been certified as a B Corporation!*🎉
September 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
If you’ve been looking for an alternative to Audible, look no further! Our friends Libro.fm have created everything you could hope for from an indie-supporting audiobook platform, AND they’ve just been certified as a B Corporation!*🎉
Happy Monday! Here’s a classic Barnabus on Boxes pic to start your week off right. Keep the good vibes going with a new read! We’re here until 6pm today. #BookSky
September 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Happy Monday! Here’s a classic Barnabus on Boxes pic to start your week off right. Keep the good vibes going with a new read! We’re here until 6pm today. #BookSky
Now it’s the young readers’ turn! We have a feast of picture books, a dash of middle grade, and a pinch of YA for you this month. Find your next great read at the link below!
Squirrels, Shindigs, and Slowing Down: 19 Reads for the Young & Young at Heart
With autumn approaching, it’s a great time to slow down, put your feet up, and enjoy a great read. What are chilly fall days meant for if not that? It’s still warm here in Nashville, bu…
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September 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Now it’s the young readers’ turn! We have a feast of picture books, a dash of middle grade, and a pinch of YA for you this month. Find your next great read at the link below!
Staff picks are back! This time, we have thirty great reads for you to spend your September with. See the full list⬇️
Lucky Days & Lost Hours: 30 Reads for September
It’s your lucky day! There’s just a hint of fall chill in the air, publishing is ramping up for its biggest season, and we have thirty fantastic reads for you to spend your September wi…
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September 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Staff picks are back! This time, we have thirty great reads for you to spend your September with. See the full list⬇️