Really should have left early! That wasn't the worst drive in the snow ever, but also not the best. Hope you're inside and staying warm! #winstedct #winterstorm #connecticut

We hope you had a lovely holiday, and that you've had a chance to pick up your holds (we do still have a number of them on our holds shelf, so if you needed that reminder, come on by!).

We hope you're having as exciting a day as Tabitha and Juju are, watching birds and squirrels, or as relaxing a day as Juju and Pyewacket. May your holidays be merry and bright! #cats #bookstore #bookstagram

The sun came out earlier this afternoon for just one brief moment, and then it got cloudy again. But that was nice while it lasted! We're here for just a few more hours for your last-minute Christmas needs, and then we're closed tomorrow to celebrate with our loved ones.

Looking for one of these hot titles at the last minute? We've got them for you in stock today. We're open Christmas Eve until 8 (though if it's not busy, we might leave a little early, so do call and let us know you're coming if you're looking for something in particular).

I'm working on a video about banned books (and especially focusing on the NON-bestsellers), and was at the store today on our day off collecting books from the store to show in the video.

Booksellers have been warning each other for years--that's why I decided to go with other suppliers when I started my bookstore. Passing the word along to other small businesses so you know too.

We've restocked the Blind Date w/a Book shelf! More deluxe blind dates with multiple stickers, a bookmark, and maybe even a little notepad or page flags, depending on the book. They make a great surprise for both gifter & giftee, or take them to your Yankee swap/white elephant! #nutmegsky #booksky

One lovely thing about running a bookstore is the reviews we get from our customers. Here, our members have shared why they joined our membership. If you'd be interested in joining, go to zurl.co/K5Bjt for all the details. The campaign runs through Jan. 14 for the extra perks! #nutmegsky #booksky

A big thank you to Wayne, who has been wrapping presents all day to benefit @sophialorange! So far today alone we've raised more than $100 for them, thanks to the generous donations of our community. Thanks, everyone! #winstedct #shoplocal #cats #winstedhasit

Looking for a suspensful read during your cozy holiday retreat? Try out these new arrivals! #shoplocal #winstedct #bookstagram

Last week, I was a bit frustrated because our warehouse canceled one of our orders--including many people's holiday orders. I was a little panicky, as you can imagine.

We love how much nonfiction there is out there now, and our ability to learn about pretty much any subject in a book (seriously or unseriously). Here are a few great choices for you! #books #bookstagram #winstedct #shoplocal

We're past the 10% mark to our (ambitious) membership campaign goal! Thanks for everyone who's signed up so far. We've got about 30 days left to go--please share with your friends and family. It's a great gift to give during this season that will last all year! zurl.co/Bm6yF

Our book box is changing a little bit in January! If you're a member with a book box subscription, look for an email this week with the details. Meanwhile, your December book boxes are ready for pick-up in the store if you didn't choose shipping.

If you've been wondering what our book box themes will be, you're in luck! We've put together a page that we'll be updating as we choose the theme of the month. So far we've pinned down Jan & Feb for both boxes. We're super excited about these themes and hope you are too! zurl.co/VCigC

Just a reminder that we're open later than usual in the month of December! On Sundays, we're here 11-4, and Tuesday through Thursday, we're open until 8. Come be cozy with us and find the perfect gift (even if it's a gift for yourself 😉). #nutmegsky

Raise your hand if you love cookbooks--not just the recipes, but the fascinating stories of food culture and history that come alongside unique books like these. zurl.co/QwchX #cookbooks #nutmegsky

Am I just as excited to receive gift items into the bookstore as you are to come in and find them? Yes, yes I am. #winstedct #gifts #winstedhasit #shoplocal

Looking for a sweet (in more ways than one!) cozy romantasy? Check out The Baby Dragon Bakery by @aamna_qureshi, another in her romance series. Each book stands alone, but you'll want to devour all of them! curiouscatbookshop.com/searc.... #booksky

Last night, as she was shelving some new gift bags and socks from @outofprint, suddenly Sara saw the brand-new Very Hungry Caterpillar baby rattle socks, and had the same reaction I did when I first saw them in the catalog.

A BIG congratulations to Sara, our bookseller, who just got awarded the Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus! Sara wins $500 as a holiday bonus! Here she is, recommending two more excellent reads (Wings of Starlight by Alison Saft and Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley).

Has anyone dealt with Monarch Money bringing in their business account to their personal finances against their will? I can't seem to get my business account out of my personal budget, which makes the budgeting tool completely useless. What am I missing?

It's always a great day to try a Blind Date with a Book! Try it for the vibes on the outside, stick around for the story inside. #winstedct #books #bookstagram #stockingstuffer #gift

It's New Book Tuesday! We felt it was only right to also feature last week's new books, because we didn't post them due to the snow day. We've got a nice variety of new books--and you can't forget all the books that have come into the store in the last few months too. Come on by! #nutmegsky

Today we're in two places at once! Come by the store from 11-3, and we'll be at the Sidekick Holiday Market at Little Red Barn from 1-4. We've got stocking stuffers, our favorite books of the year, & a few other great gift ideas--and it's a chance to enjoy some live music and shop local vendors!

Happy Friday! We hope your weekend plans include a book, and we know that bookseller Sara has plenty to recommend!+. AND please congratulate her on having passed her 2nd anniversary with The Curious Cat! She's been recommending fun reads and heading up book clubs for a full two years now! #winstedct

In this season of giving, we hope we're making a difference in our community, and that you are doing what you can as well. May we all find a way to make the world a little bit better now and into the new year. #winstedct #winstedhasit #bookstagram

Good morning from the CT WBDC mastermind in Hartford! If you're a woman starting a business or currently running one and know you need more resources, this is the org to learn from. Their resources are free! zurl.co/A2gDv

Do you use advent calendars for counting down to something besides Christmas? We've heard some good ones--counting down to wedding anniversaries, Hanukkah countdown (though that start date has already passed us this year), and more.

Audiobooks have different costs than print or ebook. That's why the annual sale at Libro.fm can be such a big deal for one's budget. I use it to by "on the fence" books that I set aside for audios I want more. And it supports an indie bookstore of your choice. Mine is @curiouscatbookshop.bsky.social

Snow day! We hear that schools are closed, and with the icy conditions on the roads, we've decided to all stay home nice and cozy with a book. See you tomorrow when the roads are cleared! #winstedct

I was up a bit later last night than intended tonight (after a very nice Small Business Saturday--thank you, everyone!) because I was finalizing our new t-shirt design on Bonfire, and realized that they have a TON of more products we can put our design on now vs.

It's Small Business CATurday! We'd love to see you in the store. If you can't make it in, you can always order online (curiouscatbookshop.com).

We are so grateful for you, too, all of you. Thank you for how you all come together to create this community of readers.

Right?? We hope you had a lovely holiday, whether gathering with family or friends or just having a quiet day. Today, though, we hope you're here in the bookstore or browsing online, feeling this weakness, muahahahaha! #bookstore #bookstagram #books #reading

We'll be closed on Thanksgiving Day. See you on Friday, but especially on Small Business Saturday! If you missed it, we're doing a fundraiser that day for @sophialorange, wrapping presents for donations.

As many of us prepare for a feast this week, we've got some great books to reflect with on the foods we eat, and other things to be grateful for.

Every book is a surprise! We've just wrapped a ton of new Blind Dates with a Book--wrapped up so pretty you could grab a couple for a White Elephant/Yankee Swap & might want to take your own present home! We've also got mystery bundles (which could hold a mug, a puzzle, a book, & other fun items!).

New Book Tuesday has arrived again, with some fun books for everyone. A new Sandra Boynton book will pair well with her other books (come pick up signed copies of her holiday book & album, Cows & Holly, while supplies still last!).

Have just spent the last several hours going through one publisher's catalog looking for new 2026 books to put in our book box for the bookstore.

Pounce, our new foster, is starting to get acclimated to being inside (and he is okay with being touched! not happy, but okay) but he found the ONE piece of furniture in the room that had just barely enough space for him to get under it (which was a huge surprise! mostly it's

Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.

It's not pretty, but we have WORKSPACE now in the back room! Big thanks to friend of the store Rodrigo, who helped us set up our new computers from the grant, and brought this desk up from the basement, left by the previous tenant.

A vast majority of teachers view inclusive literature as important and want to use these books with their students. That’s according to a recent #NCTE survey, which offers insight into how books are used in U.S. classrooms and the challenges teachers face in integrating texts to enhance learning.

If you're looking for a fun bookish advent calendar--or a romance that you read a chapter a day of in the lead-up to Christmas!--come on by in the next week. We've got PLENTY of the Bibliophile Advent Calendars that were so popular last year! #winstedct #shoplocal #winstedhasit

Our new buddy is going to the vet on Sunday, which means he needs a name! I like to name all my cats (including fosters) the names of cats in books.

We've found this to be true! How about you? #bookstore #bookstagram #books

We're changing up our subscription boxes in 2026 so that each month will be based on a theme. Right now, some suggestions we have are: Investigative Food Mythology Dragons Travel Cozy British village I'm not sure any of these are *quite* right and I'd love suggestions!

Earlier this week, it was our events coordinator Ivy's birthday! Be sure to wish them a belated happy birthday--they've been working so hard on the events you love to attend at the store!