Join us for another evening of bookish fun with Compton's Creations and paint a darling fall-themed wooden art piece! RSVP on Eventbrite now... because space fills up fast! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1811783526... #PaintandSip

FREE! IN PERSON & VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK JESUS LAND STORIES FROM THE UPSIDE DOWN WORLD OF CHRISTIAN POR CULTURE Author Joelle Kidd Reverend Kevin Ross Oct 16 4:00pm A Seat at the Table Books 9257 Laguna Springs Dr #130 Elk Grove Or join us virtually online! Scan the QR code to RSVP for the free event!

Reading aloud as adults, and hearing others read, can help us calm our nervous systems, hear stories differently, build connections, and feel uplifted. As you listen to Abby read, you can sip hot or iced tea and use our supplies to color or bring your own crafts. www.eventbrite.com/e/1782287954...

We are SO EXCITED for this one!

Happy Autumnal Equinox everyone! 🍂🎃🍂🎃🍂 #NewRelease September 28 @seatbooks.bsky.social @patriciabossano.com

Best "brain candy" book you read recently? We all need a treat every once in a while.

Celebrate the release of Among the Burning Flowers, the third book in the Roots of Chaos series, on 9/15 with Samantha Shannon joining virtually at midnight! By popular demand, we're also opening up the event to virtual attendees. www.eventbrite.com/e/1382978649...

New supernatural tradition twinkling in the horizon... 🎃 LAUNCHING SEP-28 🎃 "Midnights in October — eerie nightly escapes" a diary of 31 micro-fictions.   Reserve your signed copy of this "mood and mystique" morsel today: waterbearerpress.com/collections/...   #BookLaunch @seatbooks.bsky.social

Boy moding to sign copies of MOONFLOW at the very cool @seatbooks.bsky.social in Elk Grove!! So if you want to get yourself a SIGNED COPY, you know where to find 'em! :D

BAG SALE ALERT! Come in person between 8/31 and 9/6, choose any bag we sell, and fill it with books to get 15% off. Use this sale to stock up on classroom library titles, teacher gifts, reading log options, or "brain break" fun reads. *must mention deal, in-store and in-stock only #booksale

All active ASATTB Sponsors are invited to a mixer on Sept 7 with drinks, charcuterie, and #karaoke hosted by our beloved Dolly Romano. Become a sponsor by August 24 to get your invite! For sponsorship options and our signup form, visit our website and check out Sponsor Us in the FAQ menu.

@seatbooks.bsky.social is hosting a book club event on 8/26 and the book they're discussing is The Priory of the Orange Tree! Listeners of the podcast will recall that is the book Arden and Emily talked about in conversation w/ author Samantha Shannon! Sign-up 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/the-priory...

Alt txt describing photo: Picture inside the bookstore showing multiple cuttings in various glass and plastic containers, available to be taken. They are sitting on top of a painted unit that holds seeds available to be taken. The front of the unit says our "community seed bank"

Help us make room for all of the exciting books coming this fall with a sale! Now through August 23, take 15% off in-stock books online with code AUGUST15 and in store when you mention this deal. Come browse some amazing books and find your next favorite read! #IndieBookstore

Plants and seeds available: Bonnie and Sophia developed our Little Free Plant Shelf and Alisa created our Community Seed Bank! 🪴 There are various cuttings, numerous seed options, and garden plants like tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs available for swap! 📷️ Photos by Christina Best Thomas #plantlover

My happy place has the best ideas! Hope to see you at the upcoming #LocalAuthor Silent Reading Party, featuring Shea Robinson, Verde Arzu, Jason Denzel, and yours truly. Join us for some quiet reading time! When: Wed., Aug. 27, 6:30pm Where: @seatbooks.bsky.social Elk Grove, CA

We are OPEN while the building is being painted! Come get book recs from Arden today and enjoy eco-roasted coffee, locally made pastries, or a glass of wine while you read or work. #ShopLocal

9/22, Official Series Launch: El Legado de las Hadas. 9/28, Book Launch: "Midnights in October." A Seat at the Table Books, Elk Grove, CA. 10/11, Creative Women Mini-Con: Empire's Comics Vault, Sacramento, CA. 10/18, Peninsula Books, Daly City, CA Hope to see you at any one of them!

Tomorrow 7/26, join ASATT Community Initiative for a fun and interactive storytime event with Lisa, retired theater teacher who knows how to bring stories to life! After a fun and interactive read-aloud, Lisa will lead a themed craft.

We have something for everyone at Elk Grove's only bookstore and community hub! Find all of our event details on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/o/a-seat-at-...

And away we go! Local Author Fair on a beautiful blue sky day, in Elk Grove CA 💙 I'm once again at my happy place, surrounded by great books and talented indie authors - come on over! @seatbooks.bsky.social @waterbearerpress.com

All set up and ready at @seatbooks.bsky.social. So excited to be a part of this Local Authors Fair!!!

Are you a local romance author, or vendor with romantic themes? We're looking for more vendors and authors to fill out #BookstoreRomanceDay on 8/9! The $40 vending fee includes a market spot and inclusion on our social media marketing. Email [email protected] for more information.

I remember seeing Nikki Giovanni speak many many years ago and she said exactly this. That there's no point trying to get people to fix their hearts—make them fix their actions. Whether there's hate in their heart is their problem, but whether there's hate in their behavior, well, now that's mine.

Queer women+, test your knowledge on all things Y2K at a fun and inclusive #trivianight. Whether you're a trivia master or just looking to have fun, this event is perfect for all queer women+. Bring your squad or come solo and meet new friends. www.eventbrite.com/e/1486936991...

Coming up tomorrow! 💙📚💙📚💙 See you at @seatbooks.bsky.social in #ElkGroveCA 💙

In just 2 more sleeps, join me and 20 other indie authors at A Seat at the Table Books 📚 Round up your #SummerReadingList with amazing gems composed by indies, just for you 💙 See you in #ElkGrove! ✨📚✨📚✨ I'll be there from 1 to 3:30 PM #BookSky @seatbooks.bsky.social

The staff & the owner are lovely people who have been really supportive to me & many other local authors. I've had so many 1sts there: book event, signing, bookstore to stock my books, 1st time moderating a panel, teaching a class... the list goes on. #elkgrove #sacramento #writingcommunity 📚🌈💙 🌈✒️

Hey all, @seatbooks.bsky.social, the only bookstore in Elk Grove, CA could use some help boosting sales. This is a wonderful queer-owned store that's super supportive to local authors & a great third space for the community. 🧵 #elkgrove #sacramento #writingcommunity 📚🌈💙 🌈✒️ aseatatthetablebooks.org

I will be participating in @seatbooks.bsky.social Local Author Fair this Sunday (7/13) from 3:30-5:30pm! If you are in Northern California, swing by to support local authors and this amazing community space. Say hi and pick up one of my games while you’re there! www.eventbrite.com/e/local-auth...

🚨 SPONSORS URGENTLY NEEDED 🚨 to help keep our third space open! July is really low for bookstores and we are hurting. Your sponsorship keeps our community space open while you get perks like reservations, shoutouts, book mail, or free drinks. Info: aseatatthetablebooks.org/faq/sponsor-us #sponsorus

Tomorrow! I'm at Elk Grove Pride at the @seatbooks.bsky.social vendor table from 5PM-9PM. Come say hi, buy a book and get it signed! Can't wait to see folks there!

We are SO PROUD of this experience! Thank you @samanthashannon.bsky.social and @thisqueerbook.com ❤️❤️❤️

Come enjoy Pride Trivia with WClub Sacramento South, a social group for queer women+, on June 12 at 6:30pm! No RSVP required. Come with friends or on your own--WClub members love making new people feel welcome! Our cafe will be open so you can enjoy Pride drinks, wine, pizza, or pastries.

Warning: ICE is planning 30 days of immigration raids across Los Angeles County. If you or someone you know may be impacted, now is the time to set up a support system, identify a safe place, and stay alert.

We have something for everyone at Elk Grove's only bookstore and community hub! Find all of our event details on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/o/a-seat-at-... #IndieBookstore

Best books for reading slumps? I just finished Tainted Cup and it pulled me forward so fast, I hardly knew I was reading 130 pages in one sitting. (Fantasy meets murder mystery.) Tell me yours! - Emily

Join Arden for another great #Crafternoon on July 8 at 5pm! We host this "Craft Afternoon" monthly on the second Tuesday from 5pm to close. Bring your favorite craft, activity book, or just yourself, learn and share skills, and be in community. Free all-ages event. www.eventbrite.com/e/1225569313...

☕ Science Cafés make science accessible for all with a TEDx vibe, free treats from CASE, and community connection. 🔍️ Tonight, Theo Claire shared about paths for salmon restoration in the Central Valley. 🎙 July 2 is Your Friendly Neighborhood Volcanoes: www.eventbrite.com/e/1390766272...

Want to start a craft, study, affinity, or game group and just need the space? Do you like to give everyone a seat at the table? Email [email protected] subject "community meetup"! When you promote this group on social and let us share, we'll thank you by giving you a free drink.

This Father's Day, we're holding space at the store for whatever you're feeling. We'll have an area for discussing grief and loss and another for anger, frustration, and confusion. Journal prompts and reverse coloring will be available. For the last half hour, we'll offer open sharing on the mic.

Author Event Alert 📖 Join us on June 3 from 6-8 to celebrate the release of "Promise Keeper" by Verde Arzu! 💖Meet the author 💖Discuss the writing process 💖Get your copy signed RSVP www.eventbrite.com/e/1376857621...

Attention local artists! We're looking for more community artist work to fill out our art wall. If you've got pieces you want to sell in our store, displayed proudly in our cafe space, you can reach out to Arden for more information. ⁠ ⁠ Email Arden at: [email protected]⁠

Our first concert is THIS FRIDAY! We're excited to present Haunted Like Human live in concert on Friday, May 30. Doors open at 6:30. If you've ever wanted to attend a concert at a bookstore, get your tickets now! www.eventbrite.com/e/1297410372...

See y’all there! #verdearzu #blackqueerauthor #indieauthor #poet #blogger #podcaster #authorpublisher #educator #writing #writer #booktok #blackauthorsofinstagram #blackqueerauthorsofinstagram #booktok #fyp #aseatatmysisterstablebooks ✌🏾❤️ & 🌈🌈

Yoooo, Rainbow Peeps & Friends!! The time draws nigh!! Imma be out here in these streets slangin’ Promise Keeper like a rapper selling CDs out the back of they trunk tryna get on!! 🗣️ It’s #pridemonth ‼️ Come celebrate with us! 🌈 where: @aseatatthetablebooks 📅: June 7th ⏰: 11-3 and 5-6

Youth ages 12-16 are invited to ASATTCI's FREE STEAM Creator Academy on 6/1 at 2pm! Using a Kiwi Crate kit, create a customizable pinball machine you can take home while learning about physics and making friends. Finish up with free pizza and a drink. Reserve your spot! forms.gle/PLZm33SdAu6L...

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank your kids' teachers by getting them gift cards to Elk Grove's only bookstore! They can enjoy everything from books and tote bags to eco-roasted coffee and locally made pastries. We have both physical and emailed gift card options on our website!

Wondering what to read this summer? Your local bookstore is here to help! Our FREE summer reading catalog, full of hand-picked titles for all ages and readers from bookstores like ours, is available now. bookshopcatalog.com/seat-at-tabl... #caliba