⚔️Geralt is back, and he’s serving full dark and moody energy. If you’ve been missing that grim, morally-gray fantasy world, the Witcher; Crossroads of Ravens feels like the perfect return.

November - Read the shortest book on your TBR November is a busy month, so we wanted to offer a simpler challenge. Pick up the shortest book on your TBR and enjoy!

We asked booksellers to tell us about the scariest books they’ve ever read - and discovered that the most haunting tales aren’t always fiction.

Welcome to The Lahaska Bookshop, let’s take a quick tour! . . . #indiebookshop #bookstore

Flash your SEPTA Key card at @lahaskabookshop.bsky.social in Peddlers Village to save 20% on any item 📚: wwww.septa.org/perks/the-la...! #ISEPTAPHILLY #HowWeRoll

🥕🥦 Veggie vibes! We’re getting inspired by Vegetable Genius and these adorable bowls. With 200 recipes for snacks, soups, main courses, and more you can make vegetables the hero of your plate.

🌟featured picture book🌟 No One Slept by Rafael Sica Translated from Portuguese by Bruna Dantas Lobato This intriguing book evokes memories of sleepless nights and childhood fears, showcasing the power of stories to soothe even the most frightened residents in a haunted house.

✨ Mini crochet kits are our newest obsession. 🧶 Each kit contains everything you need to get started stitching together an adorable little veggie or bakery item: • High-quality yarn • Poly-fill • A crochet hook • A stitch marker • A needle • Step-by-step instructions and photos

Picked this up on a recent trip to @lahaskabookshop.bsky.social. It's even better reading with a view.

We're all feeling down about our beloved Philly teams' Thursday night losses. Don't let that sour your love of the game. Sports writer Dave Brown will chat baseball and sign copies of Shadows of Glory with Jeff Rodimer at The Lahaska Bookshop today from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you need me, I’ll be in a bookstore 📚 with a pumpkin spice latte🧋 wearing a sweater 🧥, reading about happily-ever-afters 💌

🏚️haunting books that will send chills down your spine. These are just a few of our many, many favorites. Meet Philip Fracassi at @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social 10/14 at 6:30 pm!

📚 It's #BannedBooksWeek! This year's theme is "Censorship is So 1984. Read for Your Rights." Celebrate your freedom to read and stand against censorship by picking up a banned book this week. #BooksNotBans #ReadBannedBooks

Got to see @tkingfisher.com and @chuckwendig.bsky.social at @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social and listen to them talk about writing! It was awesome. I’m also now convinced all of Doylestown smells like pork barbecue.

🍂Have you been to Scarecrows in the Village at @peddlersvillage.bsky.social? There are 150+ scarecrows on display through 10/26 and this year The Lahaska Bookshop has created our version of Mary Poppins! Stop by to see our scarecrow and the other amazing pieces on display throughout the Village.

📖 We’re thrilled to continue our 2025 Reading Challenge! ✨ October- Read a Banned or Challenged Book 📲 Share what you're reading with us!

Book 85 - This is the first T. Kingfisher novel I’ve read outside of her Sworn Soldier series, and I loved it! Creepy, funny, great characters and Bongo, one the best dogs in fiction. (Watson was a big fan of Bongo.) So excited to hear her speak @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social next week! 💙📚

📣Attention sports fans! This October we have two phenomenal sports writers that will be signing their books at The Lahaska Bookshop. 📆 Save the dates! ⚾️ 10/11 - Dave Brown 🏈 10/25 - Zach Berman

Looking for your next page-turner? Whether you’re in the mood for quirky mysteries or chilling thrillers - we’ve got you covered. ☑️ Big Bad Wool by Leonie Swann ✅ Matchmaking for Psychopaths by Tasha Coryell ☑️ Buried Above Ground by Mike Ripley ✅ Beast of the North Woods by Annelise Ryan

Our vintage book sale returns this Sunday, September 21st, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Stop by to discover rare editions and hidden literary gems.

Looking for a cuddly companion during storytime? Try squishables! They are the perfect size for little ones and come in a variety of styles. Pair them with your favorite picture books and create a new nighttime routine.

🎃 It’s Scarecrow Festival weekend at @peddlersvillage.bsky.social Stroll through the Village to see the incredible scarecrows on display, and don’t miss the Lahaska Bookshop’s Local Author Expo tomorrow from 1:00–3:00 PM. Featured authors: R. Saint Claire, James Ippoliti, and Matt McGarvey.

📣 Event announcement! 📖 Bestselling author @TKingfisher.com will visit The Doylestown Bookshop to discuss and sign her new book, What Stalks the Deep (Sworn Soldier #3), on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Seating is limited, get your tickets today: buff.ly/sFLkz2v

It's National Read A Book Day! National Read a Book Day is observed annually on September 6th. On August 9th, we all celebrated National Book Lovers Day. While these bookish days may seem similar, National Read a Book Day invites us ALL to grab a book we might enjoy and spend the day reading.

🕸️Two bookseller favs for the weekend: ✨ Feral and Hysterical by the one and only Mother Horror – a dark and dazzling guide to women’s horror fiction. 🔥 The End of the World As We Know It – chilling new tales inspired by Stephen King’s The Stand featuring some of our favorite authors.

Whether you’re sipping from a reminder of life’s brevity, diving into queer folklore, or unraveling the mysteries of science versus superstition - there’s something on our shelves for every curious spirit.

Happy Labor Day! Both bookstores are open today; Doylestown will be closing early at 3:00 pm.

September- Read a Book for Self-Care Awareness Month Whether it’s healthy eating, fitness, or mindfulness, take some time for self-care as you enter your busy Fall schedule.

💥Heroes reborn. Legends reimagined💥 Full of character and full of heart, these stunning Absolute Superman and Absolute Wonder Woman editions live up to the hype.

Happy Birthday to the Mother of Monsters. On August 30, 1797, Mary Shelley was born - and with her came the mind that would create Frankenstein, a story that continues to haunt, inspire, and shape literature over 200 years later. Here’s to Mary, her monsters, and the legacy she left us.

☀️A beautiful day deserves a trip to your local bookstore…

This special edition of The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty is absolutely stunning. It has a glow-in-the-dark cover (yes, really!) and green-sprayed edges. Originally published in 1971, it remains one of the most frightening and controversial novels ever written.

🦇#DarkInk2026 date announcement! ➡️Next year we are expanding Dark Ink to a two-day event! 🗓️Save the dates: 08/21/2026-08/22/2026

What Bookseller Paige is Reading: 📖 The Ex Talk Rachel Lynn Solomon 📖 A Thousand Splendid Suns Khaled Hosseini View more of Paige's Picks here: doylestownbookshop.com/paiges-staff...

Reading for fun doesn't have to be limited to summer. Develop good reading habits early, from picture books to middle-grade novels—our booksellers can help you find the perfect book for your child, which will nurture their love for reading.

Weekend Mission: Try something new! Find inspiration with cookbooks.

Few creators have shaped the world of manga and anime like Rumiko Takahashi. From the comedy of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, to the martial arts of Ranma 1/2, and the epic fantasy of Inuyasha - her stories are timeless. 📙 Which one is your favorite Takahashi classic?

Join us on Sunday, September 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM for the Lahaska Bookshop's Local Author Expo, where we will showcase a variety of authors from our community. Participating Authors: R. Saint Claire, James Ippoliti, and Matt McGarvey

2025 not doing it for you? We feel that. Get a jump on the future with 2026 calendars 📆

It has been accomplished. #DarkInk2025

💫Small presses, big stories💫 From a very particular spider to guest cats, our shelves are full of literary gems waiting to be discovered.

🎙️ This special episode of Booked! provides a special sneak peek at some of the amazing author panels and local vendors coming to the Doylestown Bookshop for Dark Ink, an all-day horror event beginning at 11 AM, on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Listen here: buff.ly/a7yYX9z

Are you ready?! The countdown to Dark Ink 2025 starts today. Check out the full lineup of authors and schedule of events. Be there - Saturday, August 16th, beginning at 11 AM at the Doylestown Bookshop. 🔗 buff.ly/kZWTTIQ

Jack Kirby ✔️ Stan Lee ✔️ Fantastic Four ✔️ Godzilla rampaging through literature ✔️✔️✔️ Tom Scioli is out here making comic history as fun, wild, and colorful as it should be.

📚Get on the WRITE track and BOOK your week with PROSE! 📍Stop by and let your next great read find you!

Tonight, beginning at 5:00 pm, come to Peddler’s Village for a free community event presented by the Buckingham Township Police Department in partnership with Peddler’s Village! Meet local officers and their K-9 companions as you enjoy music, local vendors, and food trucks.

🕵🏼‍♀️Attention Mystery lovers! We now have these gorgeously reissued Inspector Maigret novels by Georges Simenon. 🫆The Late Monsieur Gallet 🫆Pietr the Latvian 🫆The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien Translated by literary greats and perfect for fans of classic crime fiction. 📍Available in-store now!

This weekend - Saturday, August 2nd & Sunday, August 3rd! Join The Doylestown & Lahaska Bookshops for our Summer Sidewalk Sale!

📖 We’re thrilled to continue our 2025 Reading Challenge! Join us in exploring new horizons by tackling our monthly reading prompts throughout 2025. 💫 August - Reread a Favorite What's your favorite book? Revisit it this month with our reading challenge and share your progress with us on Instagram.

@Margueriteturl2.bsky.social’s Pick of the Week: Angel Down by @DanielKraus.com doylestownbookshop.com/book/9781668...