We got free coffee for any furloughed feds. C'mon by. Russ Vought sniffs farts.

Boo! We have a spooktacular month of free author events, fang-tastic storytimes, and as always, a hauntingly good book selection in store that’ll leave you spellbound! Witch events are you dying to attend?!

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There's more to share about the amazing things that an artist collective can accomplish, but first I want to come full circle and announce our next big event: the SECOND ANNUAL Indie & Local Tabletop Games, hosted once again by @peoplesbooktakoma.com on Oct 18 in Takoma Park MD! 9/⏹️

Wed. Oct 1, we're joined by @ahylton26.bsky.social to celebrate the paperback release of Madness, which details the history of Crownsville, one of the last segregated asylums, with a campus still standing in Anne Arundel county. Don't miss this important convo! peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/madness/

@ellenoh.bsky.social at People's Book this Tuesday at 6pm! Celebrate the release of her newest book, The House Next Door, with us! 🥳 peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/house-...

Readers in the DMV! Join us at @peoplesbooktakoma.com this Sunday for a conversation with Carolivia Herron, author of THEREAFTER JOHNNIE, a genre-defying novel that is by turns a poetic epic, a ghost story, a historical saga, and a chilling dystopian fable. RSVP for free:

I had such a wonderful time at @peoplesbooktakoma.com with @sarahpeitzmeier.bsky.social & Frances Reed! We left many signed copies of Gender Queer and Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding there, & the bookstore is now carrying a selection of my zines as well! A must visit if you are in the area.

A free chance to ask all your burning writing and publishing questions?! Yes please! @theinnerlooplit.bsky.social @thewriterscenter.bsky.social

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So honored to host the very talented Carolivia Herron at People's Book at 2pm on Sunday 9/28. Read about why this DC classic is getting reissued with @mcnallyeditions.com! RSVP at: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/therea... www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/18/w... @washingtonian.com

Find a new book...find a new friend! All of our book clubs are volunteer run, free to join, and super low stakes. Have you tried one yet?

Shadows, spirits, evil forces? Count me in! Preorder the new @ellenoh.bsky.social book with us for free stickers, pins, and a chance to win a brand new labubu! peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/hous...

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Our Art Print Vending Machine is here! This collection of limited edition #RichardScarry prints from #Inciardi is popping up in machines nationwide. Which print is calling to you? Personally, I would drive a cheese car if I could.

There's never been a better time for an adorable snowman, Twig, to help us be kind to ourselves & each other. RSVP for storytime with the author of the Not Quite Narwhal series and so many other gems, @jessiesima.bsky.social! 9/16 @5:30pm peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/snow-k...

I'll be in conversation with Ambrose Nzams (of Demystification zine) at @peoplesbooktakoma.com on Saturday, December 6 from 5-6pm about my new book, "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC." Event is free, but People's would love it if you'd RSVP at the link below!

You: Are you going to the book fair this year? Me: My mom already packed my money in a ziplock. Front pocket of my JanSport, baby. 11.08.25 4-9pm www.merrypindc.com/product/booz...

We're so honored to host the first east coast event for "Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding" with the incredible duo of @redgoldsparks.bsky.social and @sarahpeitzmeier.bsky.social this Friday 9/12 @6pm. RSVP here: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/breathe/

DMV friends come out on Tuesday to hear @joshkurtznews.bsky.social and me talk about state/local secrecy and corruption in a discussion about #backroomdealsinourbackyards at 6 p.m. at People's Book, 701A Westmoreland Ave., in Takoma Park. peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/backro...

New chair, who dis?

T-minus six days until the sequel to Impossible Creatures drops! Have you pre-ordered your copy yet?! Consider it dragon catnip for your middle schooler 🤪https://peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/poisoned/

A pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Or a pot of books? Potato, potahto.

Sorry to all you summer-lovers out there, but we are manifesting all things fall at the bookstore!

We are so honored to host @devinellekurtz.bsky.social for a special pre National Book Festival storytime this Fri @5:30pm! The Bakery Dragon is hands down THE CUTEST book we've had in the store all year!! A baby dragon who loves baked goods? I mean, c'mon! RSVP peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/bakery...

Literally sold! Thanks @peoplesbooktakoma.com !

Last week's top sellers!

Come get cozy indoors with any of our free events this September! Can't make it to an event? Let us know if you want a signed copy of any of these titles held for you at the store.

This week during kid bedtime, I fully fell into a home-alone-style booby trap my son created in his room. If your bedtime looks anything like mine, can I suggest some of our favorite bedtime books? 🤪

💥TAKOMA PARK, MD 💥 Interested in writing and publishing #kidlit? Join @alyssacolman.bsky.social @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social and me @peoplesbooktakoma.com as we discuss all things writing and publishing. 🗓️9.24 at 6pm Free to attend. See more here: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/writin...

A chilly morning means fall is just around the corner, which means September book clubs! Pick up any of these titles in store or on our @bookshop.org or @libro.fm stores.

The new #RFKuang book is here ... It is BEAUTIFUL and it is SIGNED! You don't want to wait on this one! @harpervoyagerus.bsky.social

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August's subscription boxes are looking divine 🥰 Got FOMO? Subscribe below and get curated selections for your kiddos delivered to your doorstep. (Live in the area? We'll bike it to ya!) peoplesbooktakoma.com/growing/

It's hard to pick a favorite author, but Mike Tidwell's The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue has been a People's Book bestselling title since its release 5 months ago! Come grab a copy today!

This newsletter installment covers our favorite banned books, Halloween titles, and a how-to on fighting a fascist administration by using bulk sales profits to fund immigration advocacy. Oh yeah, also book clubs, events (90s bookfair anyone?) and a word search 🤪 online.fliphtml5.com/suene/zxfu/

The best ways to combat fascism is through education and community. Please join me @peoplesbooktakoma.com in Takoma Park on August 21st at 6pm to discuss Craig Johnson’s “How to Talk to Your Son about Fascism” and introducing Srdja Popovic’s “Blueprint for Revolution.” @flareusa.bsky.social

Did you know we have 3-and-under story time every Friday at 9:00am? With FREE STROLLER PARKING 🤩 Join us next week, park up front, and bring your little one to sing and read with us!

Need a way to beat the heat this weekend? Starting tonight we have FIVE book clubs you can sit in on. From Booker Prize titles to second chances at love, we've got a group for everyone!

The end of summer always has me stretching my brain for activities to do with the kiddos. Here are our favorite kids' cookbooks - why not put them to work?!

@sarahpeitzmeier.bsky.social & I have a bookstore event coming up on 9/12/2025 at @peoplesbooktakoma.com in Takoma Park, MD (the Friday before @smallpressexpo.bsky.social)! Free but RSVP required: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/breathe/

Come join us for the next meeting of the Indie Press Book Club at @peoplesbooktakoma.com! We’re reading Melvill by Rodrigo Frésan (trans. Will Vanderhayden) out from @openletterbooks.bsky.social. No Moby Dick experience required! #ReadIndie #booksky #RepublicOfConsciousnessPrize

@bookstoreromanceday.org is this Saturday! Join us for discounts, a March Madness style bracket to determine the best trope, and crafts. Plus, if you submit a receipt to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social you can get limited edition pins! Tell us some of your favorite titles and tropes below!

Last week's bestsellers!

Our shelves are lookin' cute! 🥰 We can't wait for Bookstore Romance Day on Sat! 20% off all romance titles (we've doubled the section in size!), blind date with a book, giveaways & more! Check out our faves on this @bookshop.org list too! bookshop.org/lists/books-... @bookstoreromanceday.org

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Matt's on Talk of Takoma at 1pm to talk about our work with CASA and how Dave McCormick should do better. Takomaradio.org and 94.3FM in DC.

Our Waldo party is in full swing! Stop by People's Book today for Pizza, prizes, and more Waldo fun!