Blue Willow Bookshop

A graphic promoting the next meeting of Just the Facts, Ma'am, Blue Willow Bookshop's nonfiction book club. On the left is the cover image of the book the group will be reading, FAMILY OF SPIES: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor by Christine Kuehn. The graphic reads: "Next meeting: March 27th at 11:00am CT at Blue Willow Bookshop. All are welcome. Don't forget: Get 15% off the book club pick when you buy it at Blue Willow."

You're invited to our nonfiction book club, Just the Facts, Ma'am!

Our next meeting is 3/27 at 11:00am. We'll discuss FAMILY OF SPIES: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor by Christine Kuehn.

Join us! buff.ly/78Zfh2F

A graphic promoting an event with Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, celebrating the THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT, her picture book adaptation of her middle grade novel, THE ONE AND ONLY RUBY. The event will take place on Friday, March 20 at 5:00pm at Blue Willow Bookshop.

We're so excited to welcome the one and only @kaaauthor.bsky.social back to the bookshop this month! 💙

Join us to celebrate THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT, her picture book adaptation of her bestselling #mglit novel THE ONE AND ONLY RUBY. 🐘

See you there, friends! buff.ly/mKYrHRr

An angled photo of a wall of bookshelves lined with board games, card games, and puzzles.

Do you play family game night? 🎲😍

Come check out our selection of puzzles, activities, brain teasers, and more.

We are ready with recommendations—both our favorites, and our kids'!

A graphic promoting the meeting of Blue Willow Bookshop's books and yarn crafts club, A Good Yarn. The event will be held on March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm CT at Blue Willow. All are welcome. There is a photo of the cover of the book which will be discussed at the meeting, Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray.

Love books and crafting? Join us next Thursday for our book club, ✨A Good Yarn!✨

We meet monthly to work on our yarn/needle projects and chat about books. 🧶

We'll be discussing HARLEM RHAPSODY Victoria Christopher Murray. We'd love to see you there! buff.ly/gXPRiX5

An angled photo of the "Kids' Fiction" section of a bookshop. The shelves are wooden and full of colorful middle grade books. Some of the books are displayed face out.

Middle grade books are some of the most magical stories on our shelves. ✨

And middle grade readers are some of the most empathetic, courageous, and open-minded readers we know!

A graphic promoting the March meeting of Blue Herring, Blue Willow Bookshop's mystery book club. On the right is the cover image of the book the group will be reading, Impostor by LJ Ross. The graphic reads: "You're invited to Blue Herring, Blue Willow's Mystery Book Club! Next meeting: March 5th at 11:00am CT at Blue Willow Bookshop. Don't forget: Get 15% off the book club pick when you buy it at Blue Willow! All are welcome. Please join us!"

This morning at 11:00am in the bookshop! Don't miss the meeting of our new mystery book club, Blue Herring. 🔎

We can't wait to discuss IMPOSTOR by LJ Ross with you.

All are welcome. See you there, neighbors! buff.ly/uBm7QO6

A black graphic with white stars promoting the preorder campaign for Alexis Hall's science fiction debut, HELL'S HEART. The text reads, "Preorder your copy of HELL'S HEART from Blue Willow Bookshop, The Book Loft of German Village, or Mysterious Galaxy to receive a signed custom bookplate!" Beneath the text is the book cover art, which features a hot pink creature with tentacles and a single neon yellow eye.

We're delighted to be part of the preorder campaign for @quicunquevult.bsky.social's thrilling SF debut, HELL'S HEART, which releases on March 10! 🐋

Preorder with us to receive ✨ a signed bookplate, ✨ while supplies last.

Preorder now! buff.ly/ZTRQkle

🥳🥳🥳

A graphic promoting the March meeting of Blue Herring, Blue Willow Bookshop's mystery book club. On the right is the cover image of the book the group will be reading, Impostor by LJ Ross. The graphic reads: "You're invited to Blue Herring, Blue Willow's Mystery Book Club! Next meeting: March 5th at 11:00am CT at Blue Willow Bookshop. Don't forget: Get 15% off the book club pick when you buy it at Blue Willow! All are welcome. Please join us!"

Tomorrow! Don't miss the meeting of our new mystery book club, Blue Herring. 🔎

We can't wait to discuss IMPOSTOR by LJ Ross with you.

All are welcome. See you there, neighbors! buff.ly/uBm7QO6

A graphic with a purple watercolor background, promoting Blue Willow Bookshop's gift subscriptions for babies and toddlers. It reads, "Celebrate your youngest readers with hand-selected books!" The subscriptions are called Baby's First Year, Now We Are One, Two Much Fun, Three and Me, and More for Four. Learn more at bluewillowbookshop.com/BabySubscriptions.

Looking for a special gift for the newest reader in your life?

We offer subscriptions of hand-selected books for newborns to four year-olds!

Learn more here, and don't hesitate to give us a call with any questions. buff.ly/agYmKeR

A graphic promoting the preorder campaign for romance novel WHILE YOU WERE SEETHING by Charlotte Stein. It reads, "Pre-order your copy of While You Were Seething from Blue Willow Bookshop or to receive... one of four designed notecards* & a signed bookplate! *While supplies last" The book cover is situated in the middle of the graphic, and images of the notecards surround it.

Special preorder offer! 🧡

We're delighted to partner with @charlottestein.bsky.social on the preorder campaign for her new book, WHILE YOU WERE SEETHING.

Preorder here to receive a signed bookplate and a notecard, while supplies last! buff.ly/zuOTadP

A graphic promoting an interactive storytelling workshop with author and Moth host Corey Rosen, celebrating his new book, A Story for Everything. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00pm at Blue Willow Bookshop. Please RSVP!

Join acclaimed storyteller, Moth host, and author Corey Rosen for an interactive storytelling workshop celebrating his new book, A STORY FOR EVERYTHING!

This fun, participatory event will conclude with an audience Q&A and book signing. Please RSVP, friends! buff.ly/kiP3X8V

A graphic promoting the next meeting of I'm With the Banned, Blue Willow Bookshop's new banned books club. On the right is the cover image of the book the group will be reading, LULA DEAN'S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS by Kirsten Miller. The graphic reads: "I'm With the Banned. Next meeting: March 10th at 11:00am CT Blue Willow Bookshop All are welcome. Don't forget: Get 15% off the book club pick when you buy it at Blue Willow!"

Next Tuesday, please join us for our new banned books club, I'm With the Banned! 🔥

We're so excited to welcome new and familiar faces in March to discuss LULA DEAN'S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS by Kirsten Miller.

All are welcome. See you there! buff.ly/6CTh6cN

Young adult novels are displayed face out on wooden bookshelves. Beneath each book is a small white shelf talker. The shelf talkers have reviews of the books printed on them, which were written by members of Blue Willow's Teen Advisory Board.

Many of the shelf talkers you see in our Teen Section come from our Teen Advisory Board, a group of local students that selects the books for our YA subscription, Another Shade of Blue. ⭐

When you're next in the shop, we hope you'll stop by the Teen Section to take a look at their recommendations!

A graphic promoting the preorder campaign for AMERICAN RAMBLER: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac Fitzgerald. It reads, "Preorder AMERICAN RAMBLER by Isaac Fitzgerald with Blue Willow to receive a set of numbered prints created by Steven Weinberg, and signed by both Steven and Isaac, along with your copy of the book. Want your book signed and personalized? We can make that happen, too!" The book cover is situated beneath the text, next to images of the two prints, one of which features an apple tree, and the second of which features six apples.

Preorder campaign! 🍎

Preorder AMERICAN RAMBLER: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by @isaacfitzgerald.bsky.social to receive two signed prints, created by artist @stevendraws.bsky.social. You can also get your book signed and personalized!

Details & ordering: buff.ly/iZrG8qk

The book cover of WE ARE THE WORLD (CUP): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event by Roger Bennett. It features illustrations of soccer players and fans.

Out TOMORROW! ⚽

Preorder WE ARE THE WORLD (CUP): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event by Roger Bennett of Men In Blazers with us to receive a signed bookplate along with your copy of the book, while supplies last! buff.ly/2A6i7ZH

A graphic promoting TeenBookCon, Houston's annual book festival for teen readers. The graphic is black with faded flickers of flame, and the TeenBookCon logo is at the top. It reads, "One Day Only. Your Favorite Authors. Register Free. APRIL 11. Alief Taylor High School. Register free now at teenbookcon.org. @teenbookcon • #TeenBookCon26"

The annual ✨TeenBookCon Festival✨ is April 11!

This free, one-day event is one of our favorite days of the year. Meet some of the best YA authors writing today, ask questions, attend panels, and get your books signed. 😍

Register FREE now! buff.ly/D1Fl3x9 #TeenBookCon26

A graphic promoting Blue Willow's "Children's Holiday Box" subscription for newborns to two-year-olds. The graphic features holiday images, including Valentine's Day cards and Halloween baskets. It reads, "Blue Willow Holiday Boxes for young readers. Celebrate these special days with hand-picked holiday board books! bluewillowbookshop.com/HolidayBox"

We have a new subscription: the Children's Holiday Box! ✨

One of our favorite ways to celebrate the holidays with our kids is with a good book.

Subscribe to receive six board books for you and your readers to enjoy together over the holidays! buff.ly/osYxirw

A graphic comparing two audiobook providers, Libro.fm and Audible. It is titled: "Compare Libro.fm to Amazon's Audible." Beneath the title are two columns, one for each company. Of eleven features, Libro.fm ticks all, while Audible ticks only the first five. The features, in order, are: "1. Over 500,000 audiobooks to choose from. 2. 30% off additional audiobooks and gifted audiobooks. 3. Free iOS (including Apple Watch) and Android apps. 4. Ability to redeem credits in-app on iOS and Android. 5. Offers multiple membership plans. 6. Every purchase supports independent bookshops. 7. Membership credits never expire. 8. Real people on support-no bots, ever. 9. DRM-free downloads (you own your audiobooks!). 10. Recommendations and playlists from expert booksellers. 11. Employee-owned small business and Social Purpose Corporation."

Why do we always recommend @libro.fm for audiobooks?

🫶 Supports our bookshop
✅ DRM-free (you own your audiobooks)
♾️ Credits never expire
💙 Certified B Corp
🤝 Employee-owned

None of this is true of Am@zon's Audible or Spotify! We highly recommend checking out Libro.fm: buff.ly/QBxG4hi

A tan and pink graphic promoting a Silent Reading Party at Blue Willow Bookshop on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 3:00-5:00pm. All are welcome.

✨Silent Reading Party at the Bookshop!✨

Join us March 14 in the bookshop to meet fellow readers, browse the bookshelves, and read a few chapters.

There will be time to shop, and the annex will be open for silent reading. We'd love to see you there, friends! buff.ly/t0uNwCg

We can't wait!! She's the best!

A graphic promoting Blue Willow Bookshop's March events, including book clubs, author visits, and more. Please visit bluewillowbookshop.com/events/calendar for the details on all March events.

A graphic promoting Blue Willow Bookshop's March events, including book clubs, author visits, and more. Please visit bluewillowbookshop.com/events/calendar for the details on all March events.

March events at Blue Willow Bookshop! 😍

We're looking forward to another month of bookish joy.

We have book clubs, author events for all ages, weekly storytime, a Silent Reading Party, and more!

Join us. 💚 buff.ly/zPiizKZ

A graphic promoting the next meeting of Just the Facts, Ma'am, Blue Willow Bookshop's nonfiction book club. On the left is the cover image of the book the group will be reading, FAMILY OF SPIES: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor by Christine Kuehn. The graphic reads: "Next meeting: March 27th at 11:00am CT at Blue Willow Bookshop. All are welcome. Don't forget: Get 15% off the book club pick when you buy it at Blue Willow."

You're invited to our nonfiction book club, Just the Facts, Ma'am!

Our next meeting is 3/27 at 11:00am. We'll discuss FAMILY OF SPIES: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor by Christine Kuehn.

Join us! buff.ly/78Zfh2F

A graphic promoting an event with SEAT, Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, celebrating the publication of their new zine. It reads, "Join us to celebrate the launch of SEAT's new zine! A short panel conversation about the zine with students. Overview of SEAT's advocacy day, fellowship, & current policy priorities. An audience Q&A. Saturday, March 21 at 4:00pm at Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Dr. , Houston, TX 77079. Please RSVP on our website."

We are delighted to welcome SEAT (Students Engaged in Advancing Texas) to celebrate the publication of their new zine! 👏

Join us for a panel with students involved in and contributing to the zine, an audience Q&A, and more.

RSVP here, friends: buff.ly/YAWmEMW

A graphic with a background featuring the night sky at the top, and writing hot pink tentacles below. The graphic is promoting a virtual tour celebrating Alexis Hall's science fiction debut, HELL'S HEART. The text reads, "Join Alexis Hall on a virtual tour." Beneath the text is the book cover art, which features a hot pink creature with tentacles and a single neon yellow eye.

Join us for a virtual event with our friend, USA TODAY bestselling author @quicunquevult.bsky.social! 💕

We'll be celebrating Alexis Hall's thrilling SF debut, HELL'S HEART. Alexis will appear in conversation with Cathy Berner.

Register free now to attend! buff.ly/0R6uWC4

A close-up picture of the wooden front door of an indie bookshop. Paper fliers are posted in the windows surrounding the door, with shop hours and book club meeting times. The door stands open.

Come on in, neighbor. We're happy you're here. 📚✨

A graphic promoting an event with Lisa Chow, celebrating the new picture book she illustrated, BECAUSE OF YOU, I'M A SISTER. The event will take place on Saturday, February 28 at 4:00pm at Blue Willow Bookshop.

This afternoon, don't miss our event with local Houston illustrator Lisa Chow! ✨

She has illustrated the new picture book, BECAUSE OF YOU, I'M A SISTER. Join us for a discussion and book signing!

You can reserve your copy here. See you there, friends! buff.ly/JgzKzlF

A graphic promoting an event with Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, celebrating the THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT, her picture book adaptation of her middle grade novel, THE ONE AND ONLY RUBY. The event will take place on Friday, March 20 at 5:00pm at Blue Willow Bookshop.

We can't wait to welcome the one and only @kaaauthor.bsky.social back to the bookshop next month! 💙

Join us to celebrate THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT, her picture book adaptation of her bestselling #mglit novel THE ONE AND ONLY RUBY. 🐘

See you there, friends! buff.ly/mKYrHRr

A graphic promoting an event with Lisa Chow, celebrating the new picture book she illustrated, BECAUSE OF YOU, I'M A SISTER. The event will take place on Saturday, February 28 at 4:00pm at Blue Willow Bookshop.

TOMORROW! Join us for our event with local Houston illustrator Lisa Chow! ✨

She has illustrated the new picture book, BECAUSE OF YOU, I'M A SISTER. Join us for a discussion and book signing!

You can reserve your copy here. See you there, friends! buff.ly/JgzKzlF

A photo of the Teen Section of an indie bookstore: an alcove of full, colorful bookshelves. There is a wooden chair sitting between the shelves.

Happy Friday from your friends at Blue Willow. 💙