Shop in-store this Friday and Saturday and enjoy 10% store-wide savings; Members take 20%! Shop small, shop local this holiday season 🛍️📚🎁 11/28 & 11/29/25. Some exclusions apply, such as rare books, already discounted books, store services, and gift cards. See store for further details.

Shop online while still shopping small! You can tag your favorite indie at checkout 😉 or if not, the commission goes into a pool and is shared w/all indie bookstores in the US (win/win) Visit: tinyurl.com/msypc3ue Use code GIFT25 for 15% off thru 11/18. Discount off list price. Excludes ebooks.

🌈 Join us Nov. 13 at the Ernest & Hadley Brick House for Sim Butler, a conversation on raising a transgender child in rural America, from his book And The Dragons Do Come. In partnership with @DruidCityPride + a special guest 👀 RSVP to save your seat ❤️ bit.ly/sbutlerenh

In an unprecedented time of uncertainty, there are members of our community taking direct action to help our neighbors facing food insecurity. If you'd like to donate to Grace Presbyterian Church's Table of Grace food pantry, we are collecting shelf stable food in our Brick House -

Check out the Very Important Pets of Downtown Tuscaloosa! Madison made a stop by E&H Books to meet the terrier faction, Poppy and Sadie (Riese had the day off) Thanks for the shoutout, #WVUA! #shoplocal #shopdogs #tuscaloosa #tdma #indiebookstore #enhbooks www.wvua23.com/news/local/d...

We welcome Dakarai Larriett to the shop this coming Tuesday from 5:30-7pm. Join us for a great conversation about his new book and how he hopes to grow social justice and inclusivity in Alabama. It's a first account story you want to hear! Registration is encouraged: bit.ly/dlarriett

Themes of crones and gnomes intertwine, and made for a spooky but literary-rich evening! Thank you so much to Gregory Ariail and Kellie Wells for sharing their work with us #enhbooks #hermitsdieonthursday #merceruniversitypress #gregoryariail #kelliewells #literaryalabama #tuscaloosa #booksigning

What do all of these books have in common, you ask? Why, their covers just so happened to be designed by the stunning and talented Ashton Smith! (We can boast we knew her back when) Miss you, Miss Ashton! So proud of you! #tysmfa #talentedaf #staffbrag #enhbooks

Thursday, October 16 from 10:30 to 1:30, come meet historian and author, Lewis Bowling, in the Brick House. Register Here: bit.ly/lewisbowling

Thank you @enhbooks.bsky.social for hosting me — I’m so looking forward to this event! For those interested in some serious secret-spilling and important conversations about the death penalty in this country, hope to see you there & hope you’ll spread the word!

Join us for a Book Signing & Conversation with novelist Joe Taylor on his newest release. 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Ernest & Hadley Booksellers 🎟 Free to the public (registration required)

Corinna Barrett Lain joins us for a powerful talk on justice, law & the death penalty! 🗓 Sept 19 | 5:30–7pm 📍 The Brick House (behind the Blue House) 🎟 Free – register in bio! Co-sponsored by ACLU Alabama & Project Hope. #TuscaloosaEvents #AuthorEvent

Main shop (Blue House) opens at 10am today — worry not with easy parking in our lot! While you browse, that is; or 15 minutes in our driveway if you’re just picking up 😊 That just didn’t rhyme as cute.. so— Used books in the Brick House opens at 1pm; both open till 5:30! Roll Tide!

We've updated our hours again in the 'Brick House' at 651 20th Ave. (right behind the Blue House) Monday, 10am-5:30pm (BOGO and used book drop-off day) Tuesday and Wednesday BY APPOINTMENT Thur-Sat are 10am-5:30pm (no used book drop-offs) Give us a call for an appointment! (205) 632-5331

We recognize the privilege of not only having such incredible talent in Tuscaloosa, but to be able to call both Taylor Brorby and Brooke Champagne friends? Come on! We are the luckiest. #boysandoil #taylorbrorby #brookechampagne #nolaface #enhbooks #tuscaloosa #indiebookstore #authorevents

We’re OPEN til 5:30 today! #retaillife #enhbooks #tuscaloosa #indiebookstore

Grateful to Barry Michael Cole, author of One Hundred Pearls, for inspiring us at Ernest & Hadley and for giving voice to the silenced histories of Tannehill. His words remind us that remembering with compassion keeps these stories alive. #historicalfiction #africanamericanstudies

All the cool kids are headed to #RomanceDay this Saturday, 8/9 😎💘 Thanks #WVUA23 !

Thank you so much to Alina Stefanescu and Jennifer Horne for presenting a lovely evening of poetry, Revelations, and light idolatry. We even discussed the meaning and origins of 'that cover,' which is certainly turning heads! Get your signed copy of 'My Heresies' right here: tinyurl.com/4h44mkem

Join us Aug 26 at Ernest & Hadley for a signing & talk with Barry Michael Cole, author of One Hundred Pearls. A haunting novel rooted in forgotten history. 📍5:30–7PM | Free & open to all. 🎟️ Reserve your spot: bit.ly/barrycole #OneHundredPearls #LiteraryEvents #Tuscaloosa

It was a great night to celebrate Sandra K. Barnidge and her debut novel: The Diamondbacks! Congratulations, Sandy! Miss y'all already! Get your signed copy, while supplies last! tinyurl.com/2rrxursb Disclaimer: The eraser audience were paid actors. #booklaunch #sandrabarnidge #enhbooks

What’s a good SBC without a little dramatic comedy? Tonight was one for the books - stop by and we’ll tell you the story sometime 🤓📚 #sbcTuscaloosa #silentbookclub #enhbooks #tuscaloosa

Today, we take a moment to remember our friend, Donald Brown (1936-2025), who's career in North and West Alabama journalism spanned over 50 years. Journalist, editor, novelist, teacher, friend. We will miss our pal and send our condolences to his lovely wife, Hannah, and their family.

Big shout out to Dr. Sam Popkin (and wife, Mary) for a lovely event last week - "setting the scene" for life as a clinical psychologist. Signed copies are available, and the include his favorite comfort food recipe: mom Nancy's Noodle Kugel!

Thanks to all who could make it to Silent Book Club this week! We spent time in the new event space behind the main store - come check it out! Next meetup is June 19 📚📌 #sbctuscaloosa #silentbookclub #openbookclubs #tuscaloosa #indiebookstore #enhbooks

Eight Minutes: When an extinction-level solar flare knocks out most of the world’s modernization and the sun begins to fade, four brave humans take on the mission to rekindle it using the most powerful nuclear missile known to man. Thanks to Gregory Whitis & Karen for making the trip to Tuscaloosa!

We'll be closed on Monday, May 26💜wishing you a relaxing and reflective Memorial Day weekend, and reopening as normal at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, May 27 ⭐ #memorialday2025 #enhbooks #holidayweekend #tuscaloosa #indiebookstore

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Let absolutely ✨no one✨ attempt to distract nor diminish all that you have accomplished in your academic career. Your future is bright! Proud of YOU, dear graduates, and ROLL TIDE 🐘❤️🎓🤍

What a pleasure it was to have Hank Lazer officially christen our new events stage! A special shout out to the LCWA - an organization that has made enormous strides in increasing adult literacy in our state - and to everyone who became a member today! Algorithms don’t throw parties. Indies do!

This Saturday is a great day to discover indie bookstore (if you haven’t already!) Indie Bookstore Day is a nationwide celebration 🎉 www.indiebound.org/independent-...

A productive conversation today with Adam Gussow, his wife Sherrie, and Dr. Trudier Harris. Thank you to all who could join in! Copies of this timely and poignant memoir available here: tinyurl.com/4p59by49

Thank you to those who could join us for Silent Book Club! It’s a busy time of year and the times uncertain, but you can count on SBC to always be free and all reading formats welcome! Next one is May 15📍📕 #silentbookclub #readwithfriends #enhbooks #sbctuscaloosa #sbc #indiebookstore #tuscaloosa

We’ve popped up at the Tuscaloosa Wellness Fest at the River Market! Here till 5pm! #tuscaloosawellness #tuscaloosaevents #indiebookstore #enhbooks

A poetic afternoon with Chengru He! Special thanks to the visiting poet, and to Hank Lazer and Sarah Cheshire for their help in organizing Chengru’s return to Tuscaloosa #uacreativewriting #uaenglish #chengruhe #tuscaloosa #indiebookstore #enhbooks

Thank you to UA’s College of Communication & Information Sciences for inviting us to the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center today. And congratulations to Lars Anderson, this year’s Clarence E. Cason Award recipient!

We spent some time with Kerry Madden-Lunsford and family (including two stately fur babies) slinging lighthearted Shakespearean insults and enjoying a walk through memory lane! Thank you to Kerry, Kiffen and all who could join us! Copies available here: ernestandhadleybooks.com/book/9781623544331

Our version of March Madness over at Silent Book Club Tuscaloosa 📚☘️ Thanks for joining us - next meetup is Thursday, April 17! #sbctuscaloosa #silentbookclub #enhbooks

They’re in! #newreleasetuesday #sunriseonthereaping #suzannecollins

Join us for our next Silent Book Club meet up this Thursday, March 20! Click the newletter link for more details: mailchi.mp/ernestandhad... #sbc #silentbookclub #tuscaloosa #sbctuscaloosa #enhbooks #indiebookstore

The weather prediction for tomorrow looks a little too similar to the events that inspired Patti White's dystopian novella, 'Particularly Dangerous Situation.' We don't take it lightly - Stay safe, everyone! We're open online 24/7 - tinyurl.com/4um4xhrw #tornadoseason #enhbooks #tuscaloosastrong

Following an age where large aspects of war have been glorified, Lesley Gordon’s ‘Dread Danger’ seeks to create a fuller understanding of the soldier experience and the overall costs and sufferings of war. Thank you to Lesley and all who could attend today’s event! #historytalk #booksigning

Full house tonight at Silent Book Club | Tuscaloosa! Thanks to those who could join in tonight, and we’ll see you next time: Thursday, March 20 🍀☘️ #sbc #sbctuscaloosa #enhbooks #tuscaloosa

Join us for the next SBC Tuscaloosa this coming Thurs, Feb 20! mailchi.mp/ernestandhad...

There is no American history without Black history. Celebrating Black History Month, now and always!! ❤️🖤💚🤎 #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #enhbooks #tuscaloosa

We had a packed house last night celebrating professors James McNaughton and Mary O’Donoghue, with very special guest, Irish Consul General Sarah Kavanagh! Thank you to our very talented presenters, the attendees, and also to Maria and Niamh (Nieve) for their support as well! 📚💚☘️ @irelandgcmiami

Join us on Thurs. Jan. 30 from 5:30-7 PM for a double book signing and talk featuring James McNaughton and Mary O'Donoghue! RSVP here: https://buff.ly/42kiFgG #enhbooks #authorevents #booksigning #booktalk #tuscaloosa

Here's the latest #bookstack from the Silent Book Club's #Tuscaloosa Chapter at #enhbooks! Interested in attending? Our next meetup is Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6-8 PM. Please visit our event listing for more details: https://buff.ly/3PJJXG4

With everything else going on today (ahem) it’s vitally important to acknowledge, remember, and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are open normal hours, weather permitting, to provide those with the day off with a warm, peaceful respite. #MLKday2025 #enhbooks #indiebookstore #tuscaloosa

Yesterday was a fun day with Red Rook Press! Thank you Attalea Rose and Bianca McCarty for presenting their work, and Paul Albano for hosting. Two very promising authors from an exciting new press; we look forward to seeing what’s next from all of the above!

Join Ernest & Hadley Booksellers on Saturday, January 18, from 11 AM to 1 PM, as we proudly welcome RED ROOK PRESS to our shop, featuring two of their authors: Bianca McCarty and Attalea Rose! >>https://buff.ly/3Pao4iP<<