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Square Books is a family of four stores on five floors in three buildings one hundred feet apart on the Square in Oxford Mississippi. www.squarebooks.com

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TONIGHT! We'll see you 6pm at The Powerhouse for this week's Thacker Mountain featuring Dennard Dayle for How To Dodge a Cannonball! squarebooks.com/event/2026-0...

05.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
W. Fitzhugh Brundage for A Fate Worse Than Hell
W. Fitzhugh Brundage for A Fate Worse Than Hell From the Pulitzer Prize finalist, a harrowing new history of the Civil War’s prisoner of war camps, North and South. Join us in welcoming acclaimed historian W. Fitzhugh Brundage in conversation…

In case you missed yesterday's great event with W. Fitzhugh Brundage in conversation with Robert Colby for A Fate Worse than Hell: Find signed copies in store or online, and watch the event on YouTube at the link below (please subscribe!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3RB...

05.03.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TODAY! Join us 5:30pm at Off Square Books for W. Fitzhugh Brundage in conversation with Robert Colby for A Fate Worse than Hell, "a harrowing new history of the Civil War’s prisoner of war camps, North and South."

03.03.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TODAY! Thrills & Chills members, we will see you 7pm at Circle and Square!

02.03.2026 20:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TODAY! Join us for this week's Thacker Mountain featuring Jonathan Miles for Eradication, "A blackly comic literary gem in which a broken man confronts a broken world on an uninhabited Pacific island, where a conservation assignment becomes a moral reckoning." Show starts 6pm at The Powerhouse!

26.02.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Beth Ann Fennelly for the Irish Goodbye
Beth Ann Fennelly for the Irish Goodbye "Beth Ann Fennelly’s writing flickers and shimmers like minnows just below the water’s surfaceβ€”quick, sharp, and radiantly alive. Each of these pieces is a marvel of compression and care, where humor…

What a WONDERFUL event we had yesterday to launch Beth Ann Fennelly's new micro memoir collection, The Irish Goodbye! Signed copies available in store or on SquareBooks.com. In case you missed it, watch the event on our YouTube channel here (please subscribe!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rsi...

25.02.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌼 SURPRISE!🌼 Beth Ann Fennelly stopped by and signed copies of The Irish Goodbye for us ahead of Tuesday's official book launch. Stop by for your copy today, and we can't wait to see you Tuesday!

22.02.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TODAY! Come out to our Thacker Mountain show with 2025-26 Grisham Writer in Residence, Latoya Watkins, for Holler, Child! Event begins 6PM at the Hendricks Building in Water Valley. Can't wait to see you there!

19.02.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Alison Lyn Miller with John T. Edge for Rough House
Alison Lyn Miller with John T. Edge for Rough House Not just for wrestling fans, Rough House is a ringside seat to a coming-of-age story that reveals the escapism, self-actualization, performance, and violence inherent in one of America’s most…

In case you missed it: you can now watch yesterday's event with Alison Lyn Miller in conversation with John T. Edge for Rough House on our YouTube channel! (please subscribe!) Signed copies are available in store or online at SquareBooks.com.

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19.02.2026 00:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Kristina Joy Carlson with Beth Ann Fennelly for Outrageous Kindness
Kristina Joy Carlson with Beth Ann Fennelly for Outrageous Kindness Join us as we welcome entrepreneur, leader and author Kristina Joy Carlson in conversation with poet and writer Beth Ann Fennelly for Outrageous Kindness, a reframing of kindness as a bold,…

In case you missed it: watch yesterday's event with Kristina Carlson & Beth Ann Fennelly for Outrageous Kindness on our YouTube now! (please subscribe!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgEa...

18.02.2026 01:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming up on Monday! Join us for the re-scheduled event with Kristina Joy Carlson in conversation with Beth Ann Fennelly for Outrageous Kindness, 5:30 PM at Off Square Books! squarebooks.com/event/2026-0...

15.02.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TODAY! We're kicking off this season of Thacker Mountain Radio with Jenny Tinghui Zhang for Superfan, 6pm at The Powerhouse! Learn more about the author, the book, and the event here: squarebooks.com/event/2026-0...

12.02.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to those who joined us on Monday for our Thrills & Chills Book Club February meeting! Our next pick is The Glowing Hours by Leila Siddiqui! To learn about the book & RSVP, click here: squarebooks.com/event/2026-0...

12.02.2026 00:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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βœ¨πŸ“£Coming May 7!πŸ“£βœ¨
Join us as we welcome Kathryn Stockett (author of bestselling novel, The Help) for The Calamity Club! Set in Oxford, MS, The Calamity Club is a bold, big-hearted novel about a group of unbreakable women. Purchase tickets here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/squar...

10.02.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thrills & Chills Book Club Please RSVP to attend Thrills & Chills Book Club presented by Square Books on Monday, February 2nd at 7pm at Circle and Square Brewing (100 Depot Street). We will be discussing I'll Make a Spectacle…

Don't forget, Thrills & Chills Book Club readers, that TODAY is our re-scheduled meeting! We'll see you tonight. Stay tuned to learn about this month's next read! If you haven't yet RSVP'd, please do so at this link: forms.gle/Ve6RCPTvqUyH...

09.02.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Super Bowl Sunday, y'all! While you're waiting on the game, why not read about the history of your favorite teams or the cultural context of your favorite sport? Browse our Football shelf today, you might be surprised by what you learn!

#SportsBooks #SuperBowl #Football #ShopIndie #OxfordMS

08.02.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Julian Sancton + Jim Dees for Neptune's Fortune
Julian Sancton + Jim Dees for Neptune's Fortune Please join us for Julian Sancton in conversation with Thacker host Jim Dees for Neptune's Fortune - the riveting true story of a legendary Spanish galleon that sank off the coast of Colombia with…

Yesterday's event with Julian Sancton in conversation with Jim Dees for Neptune's Fortune was a blast! We have signed copies in store or online. In case you missed it, you can watch the event here:
youtu.be/x3wlBPWPRAQ

06.02.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming up next Thursday! Join us as we welcome entrepreneur, leader and author Kristina Joy Carlson in conversation with poet and writer Beth Ann Fennelly for Outrageous Kindness, a reframing of kindness as a bold, disruptive force with the power to heal, connect, and transform. See you there!

22.01.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brrr...it's going to be a coooooold weekend! Now's the best time to find a good book to cozy up with. (And hey, that's one less thing you'll need to charge if the power goes out.) Here's a few of our hottest titles for the chilly days ahead. Find yours today, and stay warm y'all!

21.01.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pardon our progress! Monday, all Square Books locations will be closed for inventory. Then for the rest of the week, our main store will be undergoing renovations downstairs. Use our rarely-opened outside stairs to access our upstairs, balcony, and cafe!

02.01.2026 22:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Merry Christmas, everyone! We hope you have a wonderful holiday, and we'll see you tomorrow 10-6!

25.12.2025 16:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Christmas week everyone! Below are our special holiday hours for Christmas and New Years. We hope you have a wonderful week!

22.12.2025 23:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Solstice, y'all! If you need a last-minute gift or just something to do while your family is gathered around the Air Conditioner on Thursday, stop by and browse our indie tabletop kits and bounty of family trivia games!

#shoplocal #shopindie #happysolstice #merrychristmas #OxfordMS

21.12.2025 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Home Page Founded in 1979, Square Books is a renowned family of four independent bookstores near the University of Mississippi in historic Oxford. Home to William Faulkner's legacy and exclusive John Grisham signed...

πŸŽ…β—οΈIt’s getting down to the wire! πŸ”ŒπŸŽ„
If you need a book before Christmas, don’t delay, place your order with us today! If there’s a book you need that we don’t have in stock, tomorrow, December 18, is the last day we can guarantee we’ll have it in before Christmas.

18.12.2025 00:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Does the reader in your life seem to have read it all? Don't know what books to give them this holiday? Surprise them with a Square Books gift card! Add as much as you want and re-load whenever you'd like. Stop by today or order online at SquareBooks.com!

07.12.2025 15:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Home Page Founded in 1979, Square Books is a renowned family of four independent bookstores near the University of Mississippi in historic Oxford. Home to William Faulkner's legacy and exclusive John Grisham signed...

Are you subscribed to our emails? Whether you've been naughty or nice, we've got a list you'll want to check twice! Subscribe today to receive our Daily Dozen book & gift ideas every day this holiday season. Visit SquareBooks.com to join the fun!

#GiftIdeas #HolidayGifts #ShopLocal #ShopIndie

05.12.2025 22:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #NationalSockDay! Keep your toesies cozy this winter and rep your favorite bookstore with a soft pair (or 3) of Square Books socks! #BookstoreVibes #SillySocks #ShopLocal #ShopIndie #OxfordMS

04.12.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone! We are open today and will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) but will resume normal hours on Friday.

26.11.2025 19:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Holiday Season from Square Books! We've got holiday romance, classic tales, and a wonderful variety of cookbooks to help you bring something new to the table this year. Y'all stop on by and find your inspiration today!

#BookstoreVibes #Holidays #HolidayBooks #ChristmasBooks #HanukkahBooks

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