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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.
Q: What's black & white & noir all over?
A: Our new Noirvember display with books chosen by hardboiled fiction fans Patrick Millikin & Jen Johans.
November 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.)
October 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM