Believe it or not, summer is almost at an end. Whether you’re Team Endless Summer or Team Spooky Season, there’s one thing we can all agree upon: getting excited over new books! We asked Team OTB to share a few of the titles coming out during the remainder of 2021 that have them excited and/or tingling with anticia…pation.
Read MoreAnyone who has had the chance to visit the shop in person can attest to the love held by Team OTB for the one and only: Ms. Taylor Alison Swift. American songwriter, pop culture icon, cat lover, the list goes on. We love how TSwift is able to capture emotions in a way that makes you feel them so acutely. To tide ourselves over until the Red (Taylor’s Version) release this fall, we asked our team for some book recs inspired by some of our favorite Taylor albums.
Read MoreWith summer drawing to an end and masks making their way back into our lives (and onto our faces here at the shop), Team OTB is still dreaming of vacation. We asked our booksellers to share a title that swept them away on a mental vacation, either closer to home or further far afield.
Read MoreIn case you missed it, our staff has been laying out their true feelings about TikTok’s most beloved recommendations. They had so many feelings, in fact, that we had to make room for a second blog post to capture them all. Enjoy!
Read MoreHere at the shop, we’ve seen a resurgence for some backlist titles that have been getting some love over on the book-loving side of TikTok. You know them, you (might) love them. Consider this your very own #FYP - scroll on to see what Team OTB thinks of some of #BookTok’s top titles.
Read MoreThis month we celebrated a return to in-person events! While remaining cautious in terms of mask usage and being mindful of capacity limits, several of our July book clubs moved into a hybrid format for the first time, offering participants the option to join us here in the shop or from the comfort of their homes via Zoom.
Read MoreWelcome back to the blog! As you remember, “All reading is good reading",” according to our friend Katlyn Bennett, but when it comes to assigned summer reading, the selected titles can be a bit hit or miss, even for avid readers. We asked our team to embrace the #ThrowbackThursday of it all and reflect on some of their (in some cases surprise) favorites from their days of summer reading.
Read MoreFor those of you that are new to the blog, this year Old Town Books is partnering with the Reading Women podcast to highlight their annual reading challenge and help our community expand their reading horizons. The overall theme of the 2021 challenge encourages participants to “read the world” and seek out authors from outside their home countries. In this vein, we’ve rounded up ten selections written by and translated (in most cases) by women. Enjoy!
Read MoreThis past month, summer officially arrived and brought many lively book club discussions with it! Our team is settling into our new location nicely with a kids’ pop-up in our flex space, creativity-sparking writing workshops, and the prospect of in-person of events on the horizon.
Read MoreWelcome back to the blog! Earlier this month we heard from OTB’s resident romance consultants Kristen and Danielle. Today we’re diving in fantasy and sci-fi with sometimes-bookseller Kim. Enjoy!
Read MoreSchool is (nearly) out of the summer! We’re excited to chat with a local educator and get her tips and tricks on summer reading for all ages. Please welcome Katlyn to the Cobblestone Creative blog!
Read MoreIn case you missed it, Father’s Day is this coming Sunday: June 20, 2021! If it’s snuck up on you or if you’re still browsing for the perfect gift, we’ve got you covered. Read on for some of our teams top picks to show appreciation for the important men in your life.
Read MoreCheck out today’s post for inclusive book recommendations from our Kids Book Consultant, Melissa LaSalle!
Read MoreThis week, we’ve got another fun installment of our community series, Reading Around Town. You’ve heard from community leaders, local business owners, and some of our new South Royal Street neighbors. Now let’s check in with one of our regulars. Please welcome Carley De Rosa!
Read MoreHappy June greetings from Team OTB! We’re celebrating all types of romance today as we chat with Kristen Coates and Danielle Ballard, co-founders and hosts of our monthly (and beloved) Bad Romance Book Club.
Read MoreThe merry month of May seemed to fly by, bringing us lots of joy and insightful discussions in book clubs, creativity in writing workshops, and even our first pop-up event!
Read MoreWelcome back to the blog! Today we’re chatting with bookseller Amanda Robinson to learn more about OTB’s newest monthly attraction: the Murder by the Book Club!
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