The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
@poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social
Your Local Bookstore. No matter where you live!
We're a Scottsdale, AZ indie bookstore, which specializes in signed 1st editions & book signings. We are the hub for autographed books by Diana Gabaldon, Clive Cussler, Jack Carr, Preston & Child, & more.
We're a Scottsdale, AZ indie bookstore, which specializes in signed 1st editions & book signings. We are the hub for autographed books by Diana Gabaldon, Clive Cussler, Jack Carr, Preston & Child, & more.
Q: What's black & white & noir all over?
A: Our new Noirvember display with books chosen by hardboiled fiction fans Patrick Millikin & Jen Johans.
A: Our new Noirvember display with books chosen by hardboiled fiction fans Patrick Millikin & Jen Johans.
November 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Q: What's black & white & noir all over?
A: Our new Noirvember display with books chosen by hardboiled fiction fans Patrick Millikin & Jen Johans.
A: Our new Noirvember display with books chosen by hardboiled fiction fans Patrick Millikin & Jen Johans.
Fantasy author Travis Baldree stopped by the Pen today to sign our copies of Brigands & Breadknives! Order it here:
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November 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Fantasy author Travis Baldree stopped by the Pen today to sign our copies of Brigands & Breadknives! Order it here:
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Today!
On behalf of Scottsdale's terrific indie @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social, this Fri, Nov 14 @ 12pm PST, I'll be virtually interviewing pal @sheilakathleen.bsky.social about her brilliant book "Frankenstein: Written & Directed by Guillermo del Toro." Join us on FB or YT: calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/pos...
November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Today!
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True crime fan? Eli Frankel talked about his new book recently, Sisters in Death: The Black Dahlia, the Prairie Heiress, and Their Hunter. @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social. Shared on the blog. Signed copies available. #BookSky #TrueCrime #TheBlackDahlia bit.ly/4p4l0Vc
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
True crime fan? Eli Frankel talked about his new book recently, Sisters in Death: The Black Dahlia, the Prairie Heiress, and Their Hunter. @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social. Shared on the blog. Signed copies available. #BookSky #TrueCrime #TheBlackDahlia bit.ly/4p4l0Vc
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Thanks to critic Oline Cogdill for her review of The Tutor by Courtney Psak, shared @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social's blog. #BookSky #PsychologicalThriller. bit.ly/47Jweaw
November 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Thanks to critic Oline Cogdill for her review of The Tutor by Courtney Psak, shared @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social's blog. #BookSky #PsychologicalThriller. bit.ly/47Jweaw
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Less than one week to go before FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE is on the shelves. If you’re near Scottsdale come to @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social on November 18 to celebrate launch day! #booksky #historicalfiction #historicalmystery #cozymystery
November 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Less than one week to go before FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE is on the shelves. If you’re near Scottsdale come to @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social on November 18 to celebrate launch day! #booksky #historicalfiction #historicalmystery #cozymystery
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T. Jefferson Parker introduces a new protagonist with Wild Instinct. Signed copies available @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social. #BookSky #Thriller. bit.ly/4hZnL80
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
T. Jefferson Parker introduces a new protagonist with Wild Instinct. Signed copies available @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social. #BookSky #Thriller. bit.ly/4hZnL80
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On behalf of Scottsdale's terrific indie @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social, this Fri, Nov 14 @ 12pm PST, I'll be virtually interviewing pal @sheilakathleen.bsky.social about her brilliant book "Frankenstein: Written & Directed by Guillermo del Toro." Join us on FB or YT: calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/pos...
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
On behalf of Scottsdale's terrific indie @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social, this Fri, Nov 14 @ 12pm PST, I'll be virtually interviewing pal @sheilakathleen.bsky.social about her brilliant book "Frankenstein: Written & Directed by Guillermo del Toro." Join us on FB or YT: calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/pos...
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social with 2 authors, Vanessa Lillie (The Bone Thief) & debut author Eliana Ramage (To the Moon and Back). Signed books available. #BookSky #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. bit.ly/4qPFp1R
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social with 2 authors, Vanessa Lillie (The Bone Thief) & debut author Eliana Ramage (To the Moon and Back). Signed books available. #BookSky #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. bit.ly/4qPFp1R
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John Charles @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social introduced author Andrea Catalano whose debut historical novel is The First Witch of Boston. #BookSky #DebutNovel. bit.ly/47LJXhj
November 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
John Charles @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social introduced author Andrea Catalano whose debut historical novel is The First Witch of Boston. #BookSky #DebutNovel. bit.ly/47LJXhj
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The Tin Men by Nelson DeMille & his son, Alex, is on the NYTimes Bestseller list. Alex DeMille recently appeared @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social to discuss it. Signed coies going fast. #BookSky #Bestseller #Thriller. bit.ly/43ZkBLB
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The Tin Men by Nelson DeMille & his son, Alex, is on the NYTimes Bestseller list. Alex DeMille recently appeared @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social to discuss it. Signed coies going fast. #BookSky #Bestseller #Thriller. bit.ly/43ZkBLB
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If you missed the live event, catch authors Tasha Alexander (The Sisterhood) and Andrew Child (Exit Strategy) through @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social's blog. Signed books available. #BookSky #LadyEmily #JackReacher bit.ly/3JLnqJl
November 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
If you missed the live event, catch authors Tasha Alexander (The Sisterhood) and Andrew Child (Exit Strategy) through @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social's blog. Signed books available. #BookSky #LadyEmily #JackReacher bit.ly/3JLnqJl
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You can still catch authors Jess Armstrong (The Devil in Oxford) and Charles Finch (The Hidden City) in conversation, via @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social's blog. Signed books available. #BookSky #Mysteries bit.ly/49BWo1v
November 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
You can still catch authors Jess Armstrong (The Devil in Oxford) and Charles Finch (The Hidden City) in conversation, via @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social's blog. Signed books available. #BookSky #Mysteries bit.ly/49BWo1v
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Jesse Kellerman discussed his new book, Coyote Hills, written with his father, Jonathan Kellerman. Shared @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social's blog. Signed books available. #BookSky #Thriller bit.ly/48VB9aR
November 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Jesse Kellerman discussed his new book, Coyote Hills, written with his father, Jonathan Kellerman. Shared @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social's blog. Signed books available. #BookSky #Thriller bit.ly/48VB9aR
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Critic Oline Cogdill reviews The Vanishing Place by Zoe Rankin @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social's blog. #BookSky #NewZealand bit.ly/49Dsc66
November 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Critic Oline Cogdill reviews The Vanishing Place by Zoe Rankin @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social's blog. #BookSky #NewZealand bit.ly/49Dsc66
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Critic Oline Cogdill reviews Nelson & Alex DeMille's The Tin Men before Alex's virtual appearance @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social on Nov. 5 at 5 PM MST. Signed books going quickly! #BookSky #Signedbooks. bit.ly/4hGVHpR
November 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Critic Oline Cogdill reviews Nelson & Alex DeMille's The Tin Men before Alex's virtual appearance @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social on Nov. 5 at 5 PM MST. Signed books going quickly! #BookSky #Signedbooks. bit.ly/4hGVHpR
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I got to visit with old friend Joe Lansdale his own self (and newer friend Kasey Lansdale) on Joe’s birthday Tuesday night at @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social. A great time was had by all, as is always the case when Joe’s around. Check out Hatchet Girls, his new novel!
October 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I got to visit with old friend Joe Lansdale his own self (and newer friend Kasey Lansdale) on Joe’s birthday Tuesday night at @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social. A great time was had by all, as is always the case when Joe’s around. Check out Hatchet Girls, his new novel!
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Patrick Millikin recently hosted Joe R. Lansdale @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social. Signed copies of Lansdale's latest Hap & Leonard novel, Hatchet Girls, are available. #BookSky #SignedBooks. bit.ly/4oIi00u
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Patrick Millikin recently hosted Joe R. Lansdale @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social. Signed copies of Lansdale's latest Hap & Leonard novel, Hatchet Girls, are available. #BookSky #SignedBooks. bit.ly/4oIi00u
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New noir in the house featuring a knockout list of authors, including one of my besties, the gifted @nikkidolson.bsky.social. Pick up EIGHT VERY BAD NIGHTS through @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social!
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October 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
New noir in the house featuring a knockout list of authors, including one of my besties, the gifted @nikkidolson.bsky.social. Pick up EIGHT VERY BAD NIGHTS through @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social!
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Catch up with authors Jill Beissel (Glitter and Gold) & Jenn McKinlay (Witches of Dubious Origin) with their recent conversation, hosted by John Charles @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social Signed books available. #BookSky #Mysteries. bit.ly/4quPK3a
October 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Catch up with authors Jill Beissel (Glitter and Gold) & Jenn McKinlay (Witches of Dubious Origin) with their recent conversation, hosted by John Charles @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social Signed books available. #BookSky #Mysteries. bit.ly/4quPK3a
Tonight, we welcomed THE TATTERED COVER author Colleen Cambridge & TWO TRUTHS AND A MURDER scribe Ellery Adams to the bookstore. See their delightful conversation here: www.youtube.com/live/cDOoLfB...
Ellery Adams and Colleen Cambridge in conversation with John Charles
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October 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Tonight, we welcomed THE TATTERED COVER author Colleen Cambridge & TWO TRUTHS AND A MURDER scribe Ellery Adams to the bookstore. See their delightful conversation here: www.youtube.com/live/cDOoLfB...
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Pat King welcomed Mary Robinette Kowal & Sam J. Miller @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social to talk about Apprehension/Red Star Hustle. Check out the event. #BookSky #ScienceFiction. bit.ly/3LlAup8
October 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Pat King welcomed Mary Robinette Kowal & Sam J. Miller @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social to talk about Apprehension/Red Star Hustle. Check out the event. #BookSky #ScienceFiction. bit.ly/3LlAup8
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Pat King @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social hosted 2 authors who write K-9 mysteries, Kathleen Donnelly (Colorado K-9 Rescue) & Margaret Mizushima (Dying Cry). Signed books are available. #BookSky #K-9Mysteries bit.ly/4qkI1EV
October 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Pat King @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social hosted 2 authors who write K-9 mysteries, Kathleen Donnelly (Colorado K-9 Rescue) & Margaret Mizushima (Dying Cry). Signed books are available. #BookSky #K-9Mysteries bit.ly/4qkI1EV
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Enjoy Adrian Tshaikovsky's virtual appearance @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social as he discusses his novella, Lives of Bitter Rain. Watch it via the blog. #BookSky. bit.ly/46Zw5AS
October 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Enjoy Adrian Tshaikovsky's virtual appearance @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social as he discusses his novella, Lives of Bitter Rain. Watch it via the blog. #BookSky. bit.ly/46Zw5AS
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Sometimes it's obvious that I'm the one who did the ordering for the bookstore, lol.
(Also, I'm playing Ennio Morricone today.)
(Also, I'm playing Ennio Morricone today.)
October 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Sometimes it's obvious that I'm the one who did the ordering for the bookstore, lol.
(Also, I'm playing Ennio Morricone today.)
(Also, I'm playing Ennio Morricone today.)