Did you receive a book from Parnassus as a holiday gift this year? If so, you have these guys to thank. Just about every book or merch item we sell passes through the hands of Pete our receiver, Craig our UPS driver, or CJ our USPS mail carrier. Join us in thanking them for everything they do!

It’s Christmas Eve, y’all! We’re here until 4pm today, so make your list, check it twice, and come see us for your last-minute gifting needs! #booksky

It’s time for last-minute gifts! Give the gift of monthly first edition books, hand selected by our staff. We have a subscription box for any age! And you can’t go wrong with a Parnassus gift card (they never expire!). We can email gift cards and subscription membership cards until Christmas Eve!

Yesterday, I met up with @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social to pick up the last of my bookplates and give them this lil guy I drew, as a thanks for 5 years of boxing up my books. Next year, you'll be able to order signed backlist from @parnassusbooks.bsky.social.

The children’s section can feel intimidating if you don’t live in the world of kidlit. But chances are you have a young bookworm on your list this year, so Part 2 of our Musing gift guide is for the young & young at heart! We have recs for animal lovers, outer space experts, and more. #Booksky

The countdown is on! Need help picking out books for the folks on your list? Head to the link below to see Part 1 of our Musing Gift Guide! We have recs for foodies, history buffs, cozy readers, and more. #Booksky

Happy Thanksgiving Eve!🦃 Today’s crew is feeling especially thankful for our wonderful community who go out of their way to support local businesses❤️ If we’re on your list of pre-Thanksgiving errands today, please note that we’re closing at 4pm so our staff can get home to their families!

Did you love Ann Patchett's Tom Lake from @parnassusbooks.bsky.social, or are you looking forward to her upcoming release, Whistler? One can only imagine what she might write to YOU next. Only a few days left to bid in our postcard auction! Click the link below! buff.ly/QOmwwUh

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗦! 🎁 This season, I'm partnering with @parnassusbooks.bsky.social to offer signed and personalized editions of any my books. Visit parnassusbooks.net/ruta

Our hours are changing for the holidays! In addition to the usual closed days, we’ll have extended hours starting December 13. Come see us and get your holiday shopping done!

Our internet is down! Our phones are down! We’re at the mercy of Big Tech, who will not grace us with their presence until late this afternoon! We appreciate you bearing with us as we get this sorted out. In the meantime, we can still do transactions, and if you have any questions, DM us on IG or FB

What a weekend celebrating @amortowles.bsky.social as the recipient of the 2025 NPL Literary Award! So many of you turned out for his fabulous public lecture. If you weren’t able to attend, you can still get signed copies of his books (while supplies last)! parnassusbooks.net/signed

It’s our 14th anniversary!🎉 Today only, enjoy a 14%* discount on in-store purchases! 14 years for a small, independent business is no small feat these days, and we wouldn’t be here without all you bookish folks from near and far who go out of your way to shop small. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

If the chilly weather has you thinking about the holidays, look no further than our digital holiday catalog! This bookseller-curated catalog has bookish gifts for everyone on your list. (And the pages make a very satisfying noise when you turn them.) Have a browse at the link below⬇️

If you come to Ann’s holiday office hours, not only can you get your books signed and personalized (excellent holiday gifts👀) you can see Noah Saterstrom’s original Whistler painting! Nemo might even make a bonus appearance🐾 Make your plan to join us on Nov 10, 17, or 24, 3-4pm! #Booksky

Our very last staff pick roundup of the year goes to the young and young at heart! If you’re looking for holiday gifts for young readers, this would be a great place to start. Have a look at the link below⬇️ #Booksky

Our booksellers have some great November recs to share! If you’ve been looking for your next read, head to the link below to see this month’s bookseller-approved titles! #Booksky

Events are winding down as we approach the holiday season, but we still have a great November lineup! Some events are close to being full, so don’t wait if you see something you want to attend. And for you out-of-towners, we have our virtual holiday special on the 24th! parnassusbooks.net/events

And now, for perhaps the biggest announcement we’re making this week… WHISTLER, coming June 2, 2026 Pre-order your signed/personalized copy: parnassusbooks.net/whistler

The second big announcement of the week is….. our holiday catalog is live!! Go to the link below to see our bookseller-approved gifts for all ages and interests. The catalog will change based on availability, so check back often! heyzine.com/flip-book/3b...

It’s a BIG week of announcements here at Parnassus! To get started, we’re announcing Ann’s holiday office hours! Every Monday in November she’ll be on the stage 3-4pm signing and personalizing books. Come get the perfect holiday gift for the Patchett fan in your life! Stay tuned for more👀

This wonderful design created for us by the Nashville institution Hatch Show Print is now available as a poster! Bring a piece of Parnassus home with you today➡️ parnassusbooks.net/product/parn...

What. A. Weekend! The 2025 Southern Festival of Books was a huge success. The overall feeling at the festival this year was gratitude. We know how close we were to losing this important celebration of the written word.

Throwback to last year’s Southern Festival of Books! We can’t wait to be back on the Mall with you this weekend. Which authors are you most excited to see? #Booksky

Thank you, Nashville, for voting us Best Bookstore in the Scene’s Best of Nashville poll! What a privilege to be in such a bookish city amongst all of you wonderful readers. It’s an honor to be your third space. #nashville #shopsmallshoplocal #parnassusbooks @nashvillescene.com

What ARE we reading? Come see us or head to Musing to find out! October staff picks are live🤩📚

In 2014 we picked Seeds of Hope by Jane Goodall for our First Editions Club. (It was one of the rare nonfiction picks, which means it must be pretty great.) Jane sent us these photos of her signing all the copies for our members, with a friend for company, of course. Thank you for everything, Jane.

Wednesdays are Ann Patchett and Robin Preiss Glasser Appreciation Days. We can’t wait for this duo to write a new picture book! #Booksky

We’re less than 3 weeks away from the 37th annual Southern Festival of Books! The author list is up, the schedule has been posted, and we couldn’t be more excited🤩 Will we see you there? Find out more: sofestofbooks.org #Booksky

If you missed a recent event you wish you could have attended, fear not! You can still get a signed copy of the book! We have SO many signed titles available right now — what you see here is just a small selection. See what we have in stock: parnassusbooks.net/signed

It’s a great day for a new book! Come have a chat with one of our wonderful booksellers — they’ll help you find your next favorite read! We’re here until 6pm. #Booksky

It’s time for a new episode of Parnassus Presents! This time, we’re bringing you our event with the wonderful Kathy Wang, in conversation with our own Lindsay Lynch. They discusses Kathy’s latest novel (out July First Editions Club pick!), The Satisfaction Café! Have a listen at the link below⬇️

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! While we celebrate the literary contributions of the Hispanic & Latinx communities all year long, this month would be a great time to scan your TBR and fill in any gaps in Hispanic representation. We have lots of recs for you! parnassusbooks.net/hispanicheri...

It’s Friday, and if you haven’t read this revived speculative feminist fiction hit, it’s new to you! Even if you have read it, you probably don’t have the brand new collector’s edition Hannah is holding up, which includes an introduction by Carmen Maria Machado! parnassusbooks.net/newtoyou

We have an especially exciting lineup of events for young readers over the next week! parnassusbooks.net/events 📚Sept. 13 - Fancy Nancy Storytime with Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser (the event is at capacity, but you can still stop by at 11am to join the signing line!)

If you’ve been looking for an alternative to Audible, look no further! Our friends Libro.fm have created everything you could hope for from an indie-supporting audiobook platform, AND they’ve just been certified as a B Corporation!*🎉

Happy Monday! Here’s a classic Barnabus on Boxes pic to start your week off right. Keep the good vibes going with a new read! We’re here until 6pm today. #BookSky

Now it’s the young readers’ turn! We have a feast of picture books, a dash of middle grade, and a pinch of YA for you this month. Find your next great read at the link below!

Staff picks are back! This time, we have thirty great reads for you to spend your September with. See the full list⬇️

THANK YOU NASHVILLE had such a great time at our sold out trot with @parnassusbooks.bsky.social. TONIGHT IS TEMPE ARIZONA hosted by @changinghands.bsky.social there are still a few tickets left see you there buckaroos www.changinghands.com/event/august...

The Kirkus finalists and Pres. Obama’s summer reading list were both revealed yesterday! Be sure to check out the full lists at the link below! (Psst, several Kirkus finalists haven’t even been released yet, so get your pre-orders in!) parnassusbooks.net/readinglists #Booksky

Two of our very favorite local middle grade authors have new books out!! Jamie Sumner’s SCHOOLED and DW Gillespie’s GRIN are on our shelves now, and they both stopped by to sign copies! You can get signed copies of these titles and browse through all our signed stock here: parnassusbooks.net/signed

It’s a GORGEOUS day here in Nashville!☀️ Come grab a great new read to take to the park, the patio, or anywhere you can catch some rays and enjoy the breeze. We’re here until 6pm! #Booksky

August is Women in Translation Month! Reading translated literature is a fantastic way to broaden your reading horizons, and there are so many women writing amazing books in languages other than English. See our WIT Month reading list here: parnassusbooks.net/wit

Did you love The Woman in the Library? (Spoiler alert: TONS of you did.) Then come see Sulari Gentill in conversation with Mallory Arnold on Thursday at 6:30pm! They’ll be chatting about her newest Christie-esque mystery, Five Found Dead. Register: parnassusbooks.net/event/2025-0...

If I didn’t have the screenshots, I’d think it was a dream. Ann Patchett! @parnassusbooks.bsky.social #booksky #penelopefitzgerald

🚨A new episode of Parnassus Presents is live!🚨 This time, the wonderful Kevin Wilson tells us about his latest novel, Run for the Hills. Have a listen⬇️

What a week for events! Jason Mott (our August FEC pick!) on Tuesday, Victoria Benton Frank on Wednesday, and Scott Anderson on Thursday! Grab a friend and join us for one or all of these fantastic events. Register now: parnassusbooks.net/events

Happy Bookstore Romance Day!!💞 In addition to our in-store happenings, we’re offering 10% off of select signed romance books, online only! Head to the link below for the discount code and to browse the sale. parnassusbooks.net/brd25

We’re rounding out our August staff picks with a stack 2/3 of a Barnabus high of great reads for the young and young at heart! If you’re looking for a distraction from the fact that school is already back in session (?!?!), get lost in one of these reads. Full list at the link below⬇️