We've just launched our spring reading retreats! 3 themed weekends of author talks and bookish activities! Choose #horror #romcom or #nature www.eventbrite.com/cc/sterling-... #booksky @booksky.bsky.social #readingretreat @claymcleod.bsky.social @amberrobertswrites.bsky.social #bookworms

(a day late) Jan 3, day 3 of 7 Books in 7 Days New Year Challenge: I had a weird day and needed something easy and light. This 1944 edition has been on my shelf for years. Don't even remember when/where I got it. But it was perfect for the vibe I needed! #booksky #winniethepooh #readingchallenge

Days 1 & 2 of my 7 Books in 7 Days New Years Challenge! One nonfiction about #wildlifeconservation specifically jaguars, and the other a magical middle grade fiction from local #vermont author @aaronstarmer.bsky.social. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for both. #booksky #bookrecommendations #bookseller #readingchallenge

Goodbye 2025! Bring it on, 2026! We've got lots of things planned... Check out the events page on our website. #booksky #bookstorewrapped #indiebookstore #bookstorestats #shoplocal

For many, inc myself, 2025 was not an easy year. The bookstore did alright - we celebrated 16 yrs in business for which I'm grateful, but I'm not sad to see this year go. Here's to a 2026 - a fresh start, a reset, and new books on our TBR stack. #indiebookstore #booksky #bookseller #vermont

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. 🎄 We are taking the next 2 days to recoup from a busy season & spend time with books of our own! Thank you for sharing the season with us, buying books, & trusting our recommendations. #indiebookstore #booksky #goodnightbookstore #cozyvíbes

This is us!! We can't wait to welcome our next groups in 2026. Stay tuned for an announcement about when reservations open in January. #indiebookstore #booksky #bookworms #readingretreat

Kid's books for donation to our Giving Tree to benefit The Children's Literacy Foundation are 20% off now through 12/24. #literacymatters #childrensliterace #bookdonation #indiebookstore #booksky

It's about to start y'all! (I don't use y'all. I'm not from the south.... But it felt right). *You can always check real-time inventory and place orders on our website BridgesideBooks.com #booksky #holidaysinretail #shopsmall #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness

bridgesidebooks.com/events/16268... We are thrilled to have @tavaresbooks.bsky.social join us for our Reindeer Rendezvous on Dec 14. Meet real reindeer, meet Matt and get some Dasher books signed, enjoy the merry Waterbury festivities! #vermontwinter #reindeer #indiebookstore #booksky #tistheseason

Is anyone else just have A DAY? 🤦‍♀️ #booksellermusings #indiebookstore #booksky

We are having the best time with @rebeccathorne.bsky.social at our Bookworm B&B Reading Retreat! She is so awesome and our guests are so awesome, this whole weekend is awesome! #booksky #readingretreat #bookworms #indiebookstore #queerreads #sapphicreads #cozyfantasy

One of the best things about being a bookseller is chatting books all day with booklovers...but I can't help think that if I had $1 for every book recommended made to me, I could retire early! #booksky #booksellermusings #indiebookstore

When an ARC arrives at the bookstore addressed to the store dog, you know it's gonna be good! 🤣 #booksky @celadonbooks.bsky.social #booksellermusings #indiebookstore

It was lovely having Gesine come in to sign our stock of her newest cookbook! @wwnorton.com #celebrities #booksellerlife #indiebookstore #booksky #cookbook #vermontauthor

Walking to my bookstore. It's a very loud time of year for nature! #booksky #autumn #crunchingleaves #booksellermusing #fallinvermont

Ah fall at a Vermont bookstore. #autumnvibes #booksky #vermont #indiebookstore

PSA: HOW SMALL DECISIONS MAKE BIG IMPACTS. Sometimes it might feel like your one singular choice couldn't possibly make a difference, but as part of a collective movement, it DOES make a difference! @libro.fm @bookshop.org #indiebookstores #shopesmall #yourchoicesmatter #booksky

We got our first 1 star review in 16 years of business. #booksky #indiebookstore #abooksellerlife #bekind

Two great events this month! Drag Story Hour and Book Bevvy Bingo. Check out all our events on bridgesidebooks.com/events #booksky #bookstoreevent #indiebookstore #dragqueenstoryhour

New historical fiction display... But not WWII historical fiction!! #booksky #historicalfiction #renaissance #shakespeare #bookdisplay

What are you doing on your phone? You've got books to read (or buy)! #booksky #stopthescroll #readbooks #reader #booklover #indiebookstore #bookseller

Reading list for the day ✨IT HAPPENS✨ (There was fun music but it didn't download with it 😔) #booksky #booklist #booksellers

What do booksellers do on a summer Saturday evening? Go to a Silent Reading Party at the library's garden, duh. #booksky #introverting #readingtime #silentreadingparty #saturdaynight #indiebookstore #vermont

Past, present, future: books to guide us through historical examples, where we currently are, & equip us to create a path to a different future 📚 Reading is resistance. One page at a time. #indiebookstore #booksky #independentbookstore #shopindie #shoplocal #shopsmall #vermontbookstore

I'm so excited to announce I'll be partnering with @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social to host a reading retreat in Vermont!!! If you want to join me for cozy reading times, grab your spot today! November 14 - 16, 2025!

VT Fall Reading Retreat w author Rebecca Thorne Nov 14-16, 2025 CALL Old Stagecoach Inn TO BOOK 802-244-5056 Welcome reception Reading Time, Author lunch Literary activities & goodies! $399pp (+tax & room) #readingretreat #rebeccathorne #booksky #vermont

Each year we pick a couple of nonprofits to which we donate a portion of our used book sales. You can bring us your "recent and decent" used books any weekday, and we'll take what we can. #usedbooks #indiebookstore #vermontbookstore #vermont #booksky #plannedparenthood #abortionishealthcare #proroe

Fall Reading Retreat w author EMILY RATH The Grafton Inn in VT Sept 12-14, 2025 CALL INN TO BOOK 802-843-2248  Welcome bonfire w s’mores Lunch w Emily Rath VT-inspired dinner Brunch w VT author Book Swap Books & bookish swag Bundle: $499/pp Rooms: $249-$329/nt #readingretreat #emilyrath #booksky

Who's birthday? JENNA'S! Manager, bookseller, content maven, event ideator, writer, who loves matching people with their perfect book. She's kind, smart, and Bridgeside would certainly not be the same without her. Here are some of favorites. Happy Birthday! #booksky #indiebookstore #happybirthday

My sign for today's #nokings protest in Vermont. #makeatwoodfictionagain #booksky #bookseller #wethepeople #thehandmaidstale @margaretatwood.bsky.social

Your unplugged summer starts @ Bridgeside. Books, games, art kits, puzzles, search & find, wood carving, you name it! Unplugged is kind of our whole thing! #booksky #indiebookstore #waterburyvt #vermontbookshop #vtbookstores #vtbookshop #shopindie #shopvermont #shopsmall #discoverwaterbury

My hs math teacher & her daughter visited me @ the bookshop. The 5th teacher of mine to see the direct result of their amazing education. I don't remember calculus, but I use algebra & geometry regularly! Thank you to all of MY teachers & ALL teachers everywhere. #booksky #teachersareheroes

The next silent reading party is @ the von Trapp Family Lodge w/ Waterbury & Stowe libraries & Bear Pond Books Stowe. A big book lovefest in the Concert Meadow. BYO chair/blanket & book. Park @ Outdoor Center Lot. RAIN DATE: 6/25 #silentreadingparty #Waterburyvt #stowevt #booksky #indiebookstore

Yep, that's me. You're probably wondering how I got here...🤷‍♀️ #booksky #indiebookstore #bookseller #womanownedbusiness #smallbusinessowner

Fall reading retreat at the Grafton Inn in Vermont! 50 readers, two best-selling authors, literary activities and goodies! Mark your calendar for June 30th, the big reveal and booking launch. #booksky #readingretreat #vermont #graftoninn

I'll just leave this here. #booksky #fiction #dystopianbooks #Georgrorwell #aldoushuxley #raybradbury #octaviabutler #ursukakleguin #sinclairlewjs @margaretatwood.bsky.social #bothaynaalessa #lionelshriver #sandranewman #jacquelineharpman

I haven't watched You've Got Mail since before I owned a bookstore. It certainly hits differently now! #booksky #youvegotmail #bookseller #indiebookstore

Stopped by @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social today and was delighted by the collection (fierce), signage, and conversation. Dropped off an ARC of my new thriller, THE BOARD, out this fall 🍁

Bara the Corgi was very happy for a bookstore treat! #booksky #corgi #bookstoredog #indiebookstore

Good night register & good night phone, now I leave you all alone. Good night stuffies asleep in your nooks. Good night, Bookstore. Good night, books. #booksky #indiebookstore #poetry #rhyming

A fantastic lunch and talk with authors @sarahbethdurst.bsky.social and Katherine Arden at our Bookworms B&B Reading Retreat! #booksky #readingretreat #fantasyauthors #katherinearden #thespellshop #winternightseries

Wahoo! I got on the local news! #booksky @americanbookseller.bsky.social #indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #shoplocal @wcaxtv.bsky.social @wcax.bsky.social

Love bookstores? Love browsing new ones while traveling? Love having one near home? if so, you need to shop at them, or they won't be there to love. Indies offer way more value than just buying a book - expert curation, personal book recs, events, donations, a safe space, fun social media! #booksky

Books are the original handheld devices. #booksky #indiebookstore #booksellermusings #theog #theGOAT

My book of choice for tonight's Silent Reading Party. It's a whole mood right now. #feminism #feminist #mood #womensrights #booksky @penguinclassicsusa.bsky.social @roxanegay.bsky.social #indiebookstore #silentreadingparty

It might False Spring no. 2 here in Vermont. But I'll take it! #booksky #freshair #springinvermont #indirbookstore #booksellermusings

Bookselling Mythbusting #3 Myth: There's no indie bookstore near me, so I can't support them. False: Most Indies will ship or order on bookshop.org (a B-corp comp.) which profit shares w indie bookstores and helps keep your money out of billionaires' pockets. #booksky #indiebookstore #shopsmall

We host 3-Day reading retreats at historic lodging in VT w NYT Bestselling Authors like Katherine Arden, @sarahbethdurst.bsky.social, Riley Sager, @sarahstrohmeyer.bsky.social, & @jopiazza.bsky.social. What authors do you think would be the perfect fit? #vermont #booksky #bookworms #indiebookstore