Introducing The Cozy Cauldron Book Club! ✨ Join us Monday, Nov 24th @ 6:30PM. We’re starting with Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree — a heartwarming cozy fantasy about coffee, friendship, and fresh starts. ☕📖

New adventures await 🕯️ Join us Sat, Nov 15 • 1–5 PM for a free Game Demo Day with local creators Gathered Here to Game! Try out Culture Cue (a storytelling game about connection) and Café Game (a fast-paced barista race). Come play, meet the makers, and find your next favorite tabletop story.

Join us for our next Hobby Night 🧵 Monday, Nov 10th! Bring your favorite crafts/supplies & come hangout! #hobbynight #cedarparktx #atxbookstore #cedarparkevents #tiktokgames #thesecretantern

Friday (11/14 @ 6PM), join Nate for a free demo of Fountains! Become a master Fountaineer in the beautiful city of Florimelle — design the most stunning fountain and claim glory. Beginner-friendly | 1–5 players | 30–45 min | Free to play #BoardGames #CedarParkEvents #TheSecretLantern

Nov 17 @ 6:30PM — Mothership: Managing the Expendables A retro-future sci-fi horror RPG inspired by Alien & Event Horizon. You’re a clone, you’re expendable, and something just woke up. 18+ | 2–5 players | 3-hour | $10/ ticket Book your spot: www.thesecretlantern.com/store-events #MothershipRPG

Happy Native American Heritage Month. These are the stories and people that define our nation. Narratives of past and present – folklore, fact, and fiction. Pick up one of these amazing reads: Empire of the Summer Moon The Angel of Indian Lake Native American Myths & Tales: Epic Tales

This Week at The Secret Lantern | 11.3–11.9🕯️ Thu 11.6 🧛 Eat the Reich @ 6:30PM — Fully booked! Sat 11.8 ☕ Itz a Rap Food Truck | 8:30AM–2:30PM ⚔️ Legends of Tanah one-shot w/ Seth @ 11AM — Adventure awaits! 🩸 Vampire: The Masquerade – Palermo Conspiracies Demo @ 6PM w/ Mathew See you there!

Gather your fellow ghouls and goblins for a ghastly game night! The Secret Lantern’s shelves are packed with options that are perfect for the spooky season. Are you a fearless horror lover looking for your next fright? Or is a family friendly haunting more your speed? Check out a few of our favs!

If there’s one thing @turningpageswithcait knows. It’s spooky vibes. What goes better with fall than a dark, chilling read? 1/3 #TheSecretLantern #SpookySeasonReads #FallReads #BookstoreVibes #CedarParkBooks #DarkFiction #HorrorReads #AutumnReading #CozyAndCreepy #SpookyBookTok

We’re unboxing the Dungeons & Dragons: Welcome to the Hellfire Club game — 4 epic adventures, spell cards, monster tokens, maps, and dice, all inspired by Eddie Munson’s legendary campaigns. Grab your party. The battle for Hawkins begins. #DnD #StrangerThings #HellfireClub #DnDUnboxing

This Week at The Secret Lantern | 10.27–11.2 Mon 10.27 🎨 Hobby Night @ 6:30PM 🐉 Flamecraft Demo w/ Ben Wed 10.29 📖 Book Club Kickoff – Dead Silence 🎲 D&D: Welcome to the Hellfire Club Pt. 2 (Full!) Thu 10.30 🍷 Witches & Wine Night – Sold Out! #TheSecretLantern #CedarParkTX #ATXEvents

Witchy season is in full swing 🕯️ We’re pairing spells, stories, and sips with some of our favorite reads for the season — from the haunting beauty of Weyward to the cozy chaos of The Ex Hex. Come get inspired before our Witches & Wine Night on Oct 30th at The Secret Lantern! #spookyseasonreads

Join us for Witches & Wine Night on Thursday, Oct 30th @ 6:30 PM Tickets on sale now🔗https://buff.ly/vBelHxy Your ticket includes: 🍷 Wine, Beer, & NA Cocktail Tastings Enjoy a guided wine and cheese pairing led by a local cheesemonger, plus- 1/3

Our first Book Club meeting is on Wednesday, 10.29 @ 6:30PM! *No sign up required* Led by our Book Dragon 🐉, Bri, we’ll introduce our first read — Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes — a chilling sci-fi horror set in the dark reaches of space. We’ll have copies available in-store — see you there!

Our first Hobby Night is happening Monday, Oct 27th @ 6:30PM! Come hang out, get creative, and share a table with other makers and mini painters. Basic paints and hobby supplies will be available, but bringing your own paints and equipment is encouraged. See you soon! #TheSecretLantern #HobbyNight

10.20-10.26 at The Secret Lantern🕯️

Strange lights. Foul waters. Disappearing townsfolk. Join Austin the DM this Saturday, Oct 25th | 10AM for Timberhold’s Lament, a complete D&D one-shot that actually finishes in one session! Beginner-friendly | Story-rich | Free to play Book now: www.thesecretlantern.com/store-events...

Join us Sunday, Oct 12th at 2PM for a magical demo of Tea Witches—the cozy strategy game from the makers of Flamecraft. We’ll have tea provided by SereniTea Cup brewing all day long, so come early, sip something soothing, and settle in for a spell. Free to join | Learn to play | Tea all day

Join DM Ben for a goofy, goblin-filled one-shot adventure — ‘I Am Goblin, and So Can You!’ 🗓️ Tuesday, Oct 22nd @ 7PM Beginner-friendly | Dice & characters provided | Free to play book your seat now! 🔗 www.thesecretlantern.com/store-events... #DNDOneShot #TheSecretLantern #GoblinMode #CedarParkTX

Join us for Witches & Wine Night 🔮 Tarot readings 📚 A curated selection of witchy reads 🧀 Wine/Beer/NA drinks & cheese pairings ✨ Prizes & Costume contest 21+ Event 📅 Thursday, October 30th | 6:30 PM 🎟️ Book your ticket at the link below: www.thesecretlantern.com/store-events...

Ready to dive into the world of Games Workshop? ⚔️ Stock up on miniatures, paints, brushes, and hobby supplies at The Secret Lantern! Come check out the Warhammer corner and see what’s new in store this week. #WarhammerCommunity #Warhammer40k #AgeOfSigmar #MiniatureWargaming #GamesWorkshop

New arrivals have landed at The Secret Lantern — and they’re giving chills, curses, and chaos. Come browse The Works of Vermin, Ring Shout, Kill the Beasts, Witchlore, and The Graceview Patient in-store today 🕯️ #BookRecommendations #NewBooks #BookishVibes #IndieBookstore #FantasyReads #HorrorBooks

📣 Calling all DMs, Storytellers, Game Masters & Keepers of Chaos! We’re gathering info on all interested DMs (any system, any style!). If you’ve reached out to us about running a TTRPG session, campaign, or one-shot — please submit your information here ✨ Link: www.thesecretlantern.com/dms

Yes, we’re open! 🎉 Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Come visit us today | 10AM–8PM

@itzarapfoodtruck joins us this Saturday, Oct 11 | 8:30am–2:30pm on the patio. Come grab a bite, stay for the vibes. #TheSecretLantern #ItzARap #CedarParkTX #WeekendEats #BookstoreHangout #BookishCommunity

Join us Thursday, Oct 16th at 6:30 PM for a cozy, creative night at The Secret Lantern! Each guest will receive a Bedazzle Kit to use in-store and take home. 🎟️ $25 per person | Bring your own book or buy one. Snacks & supplies included Reserve your spot now www.thesecretlantern.com/store-events

Our soft opening was pure magic — laughter, books, and a line that wrapped around the block! To everyone who showed up (and showed out), thank you for bringing The Secret Lantern to life. Now the adventure truly begins. We’re open, ready, and waiting for you! 🥰🥰🥰

Books + board games = the perfect match. 📚🎲 We’ve paired stories with the games that capture their vibe — which duo are you diving into first? #ReadThisPlayThat #TheSecretLantern #BookAndGamePairings #ReadersAndGamers #BoardGameCommunity #BookishVibes

This week's events at The Secret Lantern ✨

Just 1 more day until we welcome you into The Secret Lantern. Join us for our soft opening on Oct 4th at 10AM. ✅ A vault full of games + shelves of stories ✅ First 25 parties score a free tote of goodies ✅ Itz a Rap Food Truck on site ✅ Cozy patio vibes for post-book browsing 🧵 1/3

Banned Books Week Read-In 📣 We’ve teamed up with @librofm and @silentbookclub to host a #BannedBooksWeek Read-In on Oct 5th-7th in protest of censorship. Attendees will receive a free audiobook copy of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books 📘🎧

If your fall vibe is plot twists + gasps at 2am… these mysteries were basically written for you. Which one would you solve first? #WhodunitReads #MysteryBooks #TheSecretLantern #CozyThrillers #Booktok #BookCommunity

7 days. That’s all that stands between us and welcoming you into The Secret Lantern. Join us for our soft opening on Oct 4th at 10AM. 📚 Books, games, vibes — and yes, the first 25 parties score a free tote of treasures. 📍151 S Bell Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 (next to the Farmers Market)

♟️Game night at The Secret Lantern = tough choices. Which board game would you bring to the table? #TheSecretLantern #GameNight #BoardGames

We're not just a bookstore — we're a whole vibe. ✅ Diverse books ✅ Board games galore ✅ Themed rooms for rent ✅ Community events Our soft opening is right around the corner… are you ready to step inside?

At The Secret Lantern, celebrating Latine/x Heritage isn’t just something we do in September — it’s part of who we are. With our co-founder Dianna being a proud Afro-Dominicana, these stories carry special meaning for us. These books remind us why representation matters.

🍂Here are a few reads we can’t stop talking about this fall: -The Coils of the Labyrinth by David Annandale -Slime Don’t Play by R.L. Stine -Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis -Prince Fortune by Lisa Tirreno What on your autumn TBR? #TheSecretLantern #FantasyReads #FallReading #BookishFall

We missed you last weekend (thanks, Texas rain ☔), but we’re back this Saturday! Join us for our pop-up shop on 9/13 from 9 AM–1 PM next to the Texas Farmers’ Market at Bell. We invite you all to tour the shop, check out our new shelves, and browse our expanding collection of books and boardgames!

Wear the vibe. Fund the dream. Light the lantern. Our new Secret Lantern merch shop is live! You can now rock our signature logo t-shirt! Every purchase helps build this cozy bookstore! Hoodies, totes, and more are coming soon! 📍www.bonfire.com/store/the-secret-lantern-books-games/

Say goodbye to summer, and hello to spooky season. 🎃 Join us for our pop-up shop this Saturday, 9/6 from 9AM–1PM Expect books, board games, and a sweet surprise: baked goods from @holyshweets! 📍The Secret Lantern: Books & Games 151 South Bell Blv Cedar Park, TX 78613

Are you free this weekend? Come Hang Out! We’re gearing up for another volunteer weekend. If you missed the last one (or just want to come hang again), we’ll be making even bigger strides toward opening our doors Reply in this form if you're free this weekend~! forms.gle/9R9XYUjCfiMj...

Mary Shelley’s immortal work has captured our imaginations since 1818. An iconic work of gothic horror (and one of the very first science fiction novels ever!) and absolutely filled with amazing quotes. These are just a few of our favorites! #thesecretlantern #frankenstein #horrorbooks #bookquotes

The Secret Lantern is coming alive—shelves are going up, walls are getting decorated, and our pop-up is back this Saturday (8/30) from 9AM–1 PM! Browse new books and games, peek inside as we build the store. Weather permitting—we’ll keep you posted. 📍151 South Bell Blv Cedar Park, TX 78613

Bookish joy + indie love = our kind of night 💛 As new booksellers on the scene, we were blown away by how kind, generous, and welcoming everyone was. Thank you for opening your hearts to a cozy little newcomer like us — we’re so excited to keep connecting & collaborating with this amazing community

✨ Round 2? Let’s do this! ✨ We’re gearing up for another volunteer weekend & we’d love your help If you missed the last one (or just want to come hang again), we’ll be making even bigger strides toward opening our doors Reply in this form if you're free this weekend~! forms.gle/rK96ey3k6Pup...

We. were. floored. 💛 This past weekend, The Secret Lantern was absolutely buzzing with kindness, muscle, magic, and momentum. From early morning until well past sunset, our amazing fantastical WONDERFUL volunteers came out in force — and y’all showed up.....

🕯️ "The beacons are lit! The Secret Lantern calls for aid!" We're looking for volunteers to help us bring the space to life as we get closer to opening. From shelf building to pop-up magic, we need hands, hearts, and a touch of nerdy courage. myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-for-vol...

New Blog Alert We’ve officially lit the lantern on our blog! Our first post? A love letter to romance novels — the soft, the spicy, and everything in between. Read it here: thesecretlantern.com/blog/the-secret-lantern-reads-romance #TheSecretLantern #BookstoreBlog #IndieBookstore #CedarParkTX

Need a page-turner between classes or a game night favorite? Visit our pop-up shop this Saturday (8.16), 9 AM–1 PM, and discover books and board games perfect for study breaks— or procrastination done right. 📍The Secret lantern: Books and Games 151 South Bell Blv Cedar Park, TX 78613