As we move ever-closer to the glorious days of summer, we continue to work our way through the 2021 edition of the Reading Women podcast’s yearly reading challenge. If you find yourself stumped on a certain Challenge category or just unsure of where to start, hopefully these recommendations from your very own Team OTB will point you in a new direction. Happy reading!
Read MoreIn the spirit of book loving community, we reached out to some of our new neighbors here on South Royal Street. Check out their recommendations below and be sure to give them a visit next time you’re in Old Town!
Read MoreApril brought a return to our full-time hours here at 130 S Royal, as well as a whole host of wonderful virtual events. April’s docket ranged from our monthly book clubs to writing workshops, author talks, and even a contest!
Read MoreThank you to everyone who has come to visit us at our new location at 130 S Royal St. We had an amazing time during Indie Bookstore Day last weekend and are so grateful for all of your continued support! If you haven’t had the chance to pop into the new store quite yet, fear not. We’ve got a feast for your eyes today.
Read MoreIn today’s edition of BTS, we’re thrilled to chat with the Book Buyer of Old Town Books, Jen Cheng. How does she decide which books to order? How does the process work? Read on to learn more!
Read MoreEach year, the Reading Women team collaborates to create a yearly reading challenge that encourages their listeners and the bookish community at large to consider the authors, genres, and topics that find their ways into TBR piles. Read on to learn more about this year’s challenge, Kendra’s goals for the podcast, and the upcoming collaboration between Reading Women and Old Town Books.
Read MoreMany thanks to those of you who joined us for Sunday’s True Story Book Club event. This month’s pick, Charlotte Brontë: A Fiery Heart by Claire Harman, has us considering the classics. Namely: What qualifies as a “classic” novel, and which are among our team’s favorites? Read on to find out!
Read MoreToday on the blog, we’re talking about the authors behind the authors you know and love: pen names! Some you may recognize and some may surprise you (as they did some of our staff). Either way, hopefully you’ll learn something new and maybe even find a few new titles for your TBR pile.
Read MoreAs human beings, we are captivated by stories. From times before the written word, tales have been handed down from generation to generation. Some of those tales that have most captivated the collective imagination are myths and legends, and the deities, creatures, and heroes who inhabit them. In honor of our upcoming event with Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch’s Heart, we asked our staff to share some of their favorite and most-anticipated mythology-inspired books.
Read MoreAs we approach two weeks of normal operations here at the new Old Town Books location, we are excited to sit down and chat with the proprietor herself, Ally Kirkpatrick. Read on to learn more about the origins of OTB, a bit about the store growth process, and advice she has for future entrepreneurs.
Read MoreWelcome back to the blog! Today we’re excited to share the first Reading Around Town feature from our new home. We cannot wait to connect with more of our friends and neighbors and share their stories. Please give a warm welcome to Nicole McGrew of Threadleaf!
Read MoreWhat’s been happening at Old Town Books in March? Read on to find out and learn more about what we have in store (and online) for April!
Read MoreWe'll keep this blog short and sweet: we're back!
Read MoreAs you may have heard, Team Old Town Books has been craving some organization and order in the midst of our big store move lately. This brought us to the topic of tracking one’s reads (there’s another reason too, but you’ll have to keep reading to find out…).
Read MoreWelcome back to the blog. Today, we’ve got some top picks by female authors and/or about wonderful female creators from our amazing team of women, in honor of Women’s History Month!
Read MoreJoin us as we look back at the wonderful events Team OTB hosted in January and February, and get a sneak peek at some of our favorite upcoming events as well!
Read MoreGet a sneak peek at February’s With Love selection and a glimpse into why our Program & Partnerships Coordinator Amanda was drawn in by this fresh take on motherhood, race, and more.
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