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Three posts from the second week of January, taken from the calendar and shortened where they run long. Words in [BRACKETS] are placeholders you fill in once.
Tuesday · Staff Pick Tuesday
If you loved that one, try this
"I just finished [BOOK TITLE] and I don't know what to do with myself."
We hear this every week, and it's one of our favorite problems to solve.
If you liked [BOOK TITLE] by [AUTHOR], [BOOKSELLER NAME] says your next read is [BOOK TITLE] by [AUTHOR]. Same [describe the shared feeling: twisty plot, found family, slow-burn tension], but with [share what makes it different].
DM "MITTENS" with the last book you loved and we'll send back a match.
#ifyouliked #staffpicks #indiebookstore #bookrecommendations #booklover #[CITY]reads
Wednesday · Event Wednesday
An author evening worth bundling up for
Mark your calendar: [AUTHOR] is coming to [STORE NAME] for [EVENT NAME].
Join us [DATE & TIME] for a reading, a conversation and a signing of [BOOK TITLE]. It's the kind of night where the shop gets a little crowded, the coats pile up by the door and everyone leaves with a signed book and a new favorite.
A few things to know: [share your RSVP and seating details]. Signed copies will be available at the event, and if you can't make it, we can [share whether you can hold a signed copy].
RSVP at [EVENT LINK] before seats fill up.
#authorevent #booksigning #indiebookstore #bookstore #bookevents #[CITY]books
Thursday · Bookseller Thursday
Myth: you need a title in mind
Myth: You should only walk into a bookstore if you already know what you want.
Fact: Some of our favorite conversations start with "I have no idea what I'm looking for."
Tell us the last book you loved, a movie you can't stop thinking about, or just the mood you're in. "Something sad but hopeful." "A mystery I won't guess." "A book for my dad who says he doesn't read." We've heard it all, and we love it.
Hand-selling is the oldest trick in the bookseller's book. It's also the one no screen can copy.
Come in this week with a mood instead of a title and let us surprise you.
#mythvsfact #indiebookstore #bookstore #booksellers #booklover #[CITY]bookstore
