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Blue House Books is a small company with big dreams. As Kenosha's only full-service bookstore, we sell any and all books: fiction and nonfiction, from romance to politics.
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Signed books make the best gifts!

We’ve got all of these beautiful, signed copies, and even more, waiting for you at Blue House Books! Come grab the perfect holiday present for others (or yourself) in person during regular store hours, or online anytime at ShopAtBHB.com!

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A photo of three romance books sitting on the floor, they are "Love is an Open Book" by Chandra Blumberg, "The Crush" by Ren Browne, and "Adversity" by Ren Browne, all three are signed by the author. A photo of 4 books sitting on the floor. They are, "The Phoebe Variations" by Jane Hamilton, "The Book of Lost Hours" by Hayley Gelfuso, "The Edge of Yesterday" by Rita Woods, and "The Devil Three Times" by Rickey Fayne. All four are signed by the authors. A photo of 4 books sitting on the floor. They are, "The Graceview Patient" by Caitlin Starling, "Cold Eternity" by S.A. Barnes, "King Sorrow" by Joe Hill, and "The Place Where They Buried Your Heart" by Christina Henry. All four are signed by the authors. A photo of 3 books sitting on the floor. They are, "The Net Beneath Us" by Carol Dunbar, "The Last Dreamwalker" by Rita Woods, and "The Mesmerist" by Caroline Woods. All three are signed by the authors.
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Our #NewReleaseTuesday round-up finishes with these great picks 💍🔥

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Seven Rings" by Nora Roberts in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/pAG4rDFNcoxu-fzlrORj9A Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that house—a manor that has been cursed for generations. Within its walls, she has witnessed the deaths of seven brides and the thefts of seven wedding rings. And now, to break the curse and banish a malevolent spirit once and for all, a difficult task must be completed. After Sonya, her boyfriend, Trey, and their friends are forced to hear, see—and feel—the suffering of the house’s many ghosts as their torment is reenacted by the evil presence, their bond only strengthens and their anger is renewed. Refusing to let her spirit be broken, Sonya searches each room for clues to her ancestors’ hidden story, putting the picture together, unearthing small treasures, and uncovering the moments of joy that existed among the sorrows. She’s determined to bring light to this haunted place—to fill it with people, with life and hope, once again. But the enemy in the black dress continues to hover, to come at her in frightening forms. They may be illusions—but illusions can be powerful enough to wound and kill. She feeds on fear, and lies are her weapon. This dark-hearted witch wants to be mistress of Poole Manor, at any cost. And Sonya will need to fight a battle across two realms to finally take possession of the house on the clifftop—and of her own future… A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Burning Library" by Gilly Macmillan in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/1sM1NJwkMQcIOHIBqEGklw A deadly rivalry. A chilling secret. One woman who can decipher the truth. On a frigid, windswept day in Scotland’s Western Isles, Eleanor Bruton’s body is discovered on the shore. To her family Eleanor was an ordinary middle-aged woman. She did flower arrangements and plumped kneeler cushions at church. Little did they know she was harboring a dark and all-consuming secret. A scrap of fraying embroidery that seems worthless at first glance. For over a century, two rival organizations of women have gone to deadly lengths to secure the valuable artifact in the hopes of finding the original medieval manuscript from which it was torn. The Order of St. Katherine: devoted to the belief that women must pull strings in the shadows to exercise control. And the Fellowship of the Larks, determined to amass as many overt positions of power for women as possible…so long as their methods of doing so never come to light. When Dr. Anya Brown garners international attention for her translation of the cryptic Folio 9, she is handpicked by Diana Cornish, a professor and high-ranking member of the Fellowship, to join the exclusive Institute of Manuscript Studies in St. Andrews. Unbeknownst to Anya she’s been recruited at great personal danger to translate ancient texts that the Fellowship believes critical to their mission. Meanwhile at Scotland Yard, Detective Constable Clio Spicer begins a private investigation into the death of Eleanor Bruton. As all the women grow further entangled in this ancient web, circumstances spin wildly out of control and their lives may be in grave danger. Perfect for fans of Alex Michaelides and Ruth Ware, "The Burning Library" is the story of a centuries-old secret set to divide and consume those who seek to unearth it.
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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#NewReleaseTuesday continues with 🐍🐉🎤📚

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A photo of the paperback edition of, "The Serpent and the Wolf" by Rebecca Robinson, sitting on the floor of the bookstore with one copy facing you, so you can see the sprayed edges. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/gQpiPqSJBXgKdIaCnZATpg All her life, Vaasa Kozár has been sharpened into a blade. After losing her mother—her only remaining parent—to a mysterious dark magic that has since awakened within her, Vaasa is certain death looms. So is her merciless brother, who aims to eliminate Vaasa as a threat to his crown. In one last political scheme, he marries her off to Reid of Mireh, a ruthless foreign ruler, in hopes that he can use her death as a rallying cry to finally invade Reid’s nation. All Vaasa has to do is die. But she is desperate to live. Vaasa enters her new marriage with every intent to escape it, wielding the hard-won political prowess and combat abilities her late father instilled in her. But to her surprise, Reid offers her a deal: help him win the votes to rise in power, and she can walk free. In exchange, she will share his knowledge about the dark magic running through her veins—and help keep it at bay. This proposal may be too good to refuse, yet Vaasa and Reid’s undeniable attraction threatens to break the rules of their arrangement. As her brother’s lethal machinations take form, everything is at stake: Vaasa must learn to trust her new husband, but how can she especially when their perfect political marriage begins to feel like the real thing? In The Serpent and the Wolf, Vaasa and Reid must confront deadly betrayals, unravel the enigma of her dark magic, and decide whether their growing bond is their greatest strength—or the ultimate risk—in a world where love and power are the most dangerous games of all. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore" by Emily Krempholtz in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/BQmk5nUNoKFTGBViHiTsJA A powerful plant witch and a grumpy alchemist must work together to save their quiet town from a magical plague in this debut cozy fantasy romance about starting over, redemption, and what it really means to be a good person. Guy Shadowfade is dead, and after a lifetime as the dark sorcerer’s right-hand, Violet Thistlewaite is determined to start over—not as the fearsome Thornwitch, but as someone kind. Someone better. Someone good. The quaint town of Dragon’s Rest, Violet decides, will be her second chance—she’ll set down roots, open a flower shop, keep her sentient (mildly homicidal) houseplant in check, and prune dark magic from the twisted boughs of her life. Violet’s vibrant bouquets and cheerful enchantments soon charm the welcoming townsfolk, though nothing seems to impress the prickly yet dashingly handsome Nathaniel Marsh, an alchemist sharing her greenhouse. With a struggling business and his own second chance seemingly out of reach, Nathaniel has no time for flowers or frippery—and certainly none for the intriguing witch next door. When a mysterious blight endangers every living plant in Dragon’s Rest, Violet and Nathaniel must work together, through their fears, pasts, and growing feelings for one another, to save their community. But with a figure from her previous life knocking at her door and her secrets threatening to uproot everything she’s worked so hard to grow, Violet can’t help but wonder…does a former villain truly deserve a happily-ever-after? A photo of a hand holding the book, "Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much" by Cynthia Erivo in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/f9p-FNF8Slpn1-tOmN-dSA In this vulnerable and enlightening book of life lessons, globally renowned performer Cynthia Erivo draws from her singular experience to show us how to embrace being “too much” and to live up to the fullest iteration of ourselves. It is never too late to build the life you’re seeking. Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing those same lyrics would change her life. Now she has performed those songs on the world stage, showing us there is always time to keep discovering ourselves. And to illustrate that it’s often the parts of ourselves we are told to bury that make us shine. In a series of powerful, personal vignettes, Cynthia reflects on the ways she has grown as an actor and human and the practices she’s learned over years of performing and reminds us all we are capable of so much more than we think. We all have hopes and dreams that we want to bring across the finish line. We all falter and take missteps. In this book, Cynthia draws from her experiences running marathons, both real and metaphorical, onstage and onscreen, to show how each challenge can help us. She urges readers to lean into the wisdom of their bodies, to understand and strive for a physical and mental balance. Because when we chase our deepest desires, each small step leads us closer to where we want to go. A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Bookshop Below" by Georgia Summers in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/2-gUryvjjJ9t_kbp8gKUcg Below the streets of London, a secret network of magical bookshops has existed for millennia. But they’re slowly disappearing, and no one knows why. Only one dishonored bookseller can uncover the truth and rewrite her story—in this spellbinding standalone fantasy novel from the author of "The City of Stardust". If you want a story that will change your life, Chiron’s bookshop is where you go. For those lucky enough to grace its doors, it’s a glimpse into a world of powerful bargains and deadly ink magic. For Cassandra Fairfax, it’s a reminder of everything she lost, when Chiron kicked her out and all but shuttered the shop. Since then, she’s used her skills in less ethical ways, trading stolen books and magical readings to wealthy playboys and unscrupulous collectors. Then Chiron dies under mysterious circumstances. And if Cassandra knows anything, it’s this: the bookshop must always have an owner. But she's not the only one interested. There's Lowell Sharpe, a dark-eyed, regrettably handsome bookseller she can't seem to stop bumping into; rival owners who threaten Cassandra from the shadows; and, of course, Chiron's murderer, who is still on the loose. As Cassandra tries to uncover the secrets her mentor left behind, a sinister force threatens to unravel the world of the magical bookshops entirely...
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Book lovers, #NewReleaseTuesday is here!
Stop in and see what’s brand-new and begging to be read. Come in person until 6, or online at ShopAtBHB.com!

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A photo of the hardcover edition of "This is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone, sitting on the floor of the bookstore. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/DFe05H_njq6Up_vmTSFh-w The gorgeous, enthralling hardcover deluxe edition of the bestselling Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award–winning sci-fi novella spanning time and space about two time-traveling rivals who fall in love and must change the past to ensure their future. Including new cover art, stenciled edges, designed endpapers, and a deluxe printed and debossed case. Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandment finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, becomes something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future. Except the discovery of their bond would mean the death of each of them. There’s still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win. That’s how war works, right? Cowritten by two beloved and award-winning sci-fi writers, "This Is How You Lost the Time War" is an “exquisitely crafted tale” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) that spans time and space. Now fans can rejoice with the beautiful new design, which perfectly complements the novella’s breathtaking exploration of time travel, heart-pounding romance, and the intense rivalry that spans across the ages. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Puck You" by Flynn Novak in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/aF7CskCP6WwClbokQI_COw An on ice rivalry sparks an off ice affair . . . and puts both their hockey career in jeopardy in this steamy new adult debut by Flynn Novak When Grace Gillman transfers to Dallard University for her senior year, she’s excited to play top-level hockey with a high-ranking team, where she expects top-tier facilities and opportunities. But her excitement quickly fades as she learns that the women’s team isn’t a priority. Sebastian Evans needs this year to go perfectly. It’s his last chance to prove himself to scouts for a professional hockey career. Juggling school, an old injury, and the pressure to perform is tough enough—but dealing with Grace, the fiery star from the women’s team, makes everything harder. Neither Grace nor Sebastian wants to compete with each other, but when Grace sees how much better the men’s team is treated, she can’t stay silent. The two quickly become rivals, both on and off the ice. But when their personal conflict starts affecting their game, they risk being benched permanently. Despite the tension, sparks fly between them, and what began as a bitter rivalry might just ignite into something hot enough to melt the ice they skate on. A photo of the book, "Brimstone" by Callie Hart, sitting on the floor of the bookstore with one copy facing you so you can see the rose gold sprayed edges. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/1iqMaW6srnPRX1lnWCDWNQ This limited deluxe edition with metallic edges, gorgeous cover effects, designed endpapers, and a stamped foil case continues the epic story begun in runaway bestseller and global phenomenon "Quicksilver". Duty. Blood. Honor. Power. Saeris Fane doesn’t want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire court’s lips, but now that she’s been crowned queen of the Blood Court, she’s discovering that a queen’s life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders. Her ward—and her brother—need her back in her homeland…but the changes that have strengthened Saeris have also made her weak. Born under blazing suns, Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that, once again, she must send someone else in her stead... “Keep your mouth shut. Stick to the shadows. And for the love of all seven Gods, do NOT crack any jokes.” Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with Carrion Swift might just be the death of him. The male just will not shut up. Hidden dangers await them down the narrow alleyways of the Silver City. Unfolding secrets pose impossible threats. Fisher must wrangle the smuggler and accomplish his goals quickly if he wants to see his mate again. A darkness falls across Yvelia. The realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them. A photo of the book, "I, Medusa" by Ayana Gray, sitting on the floor of the bookstore with a copy facing you, so you can see the sprayed edges. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/ZoOPMvNQhqalJhQvDWW_hA The first edition hardcover will feature stunning sprayed edges, a premium dust jacket with foil, and a gorgeous custom-stamped case—while supplies last! Meddy has spent her whole life as a footnote in someone else’s story. Out of place next to her beautiful, immortal sisters and her parents—both gods, albeit minor ones—she dreams of leaving her family’s island for a life of adventure. So when she catches the eye of the goddess Athena, who invites her to train as an esteemed priestess in her temple, Meddy leaps at the chance to see the world beyond her home. In the colorful market streets of Athens and the clandestine chambers of the temple, Meddy flourishes in her role as Athena’s favored acolyte, getting her first tastes of purpose and power. But when she is noticed by another Olympian, Poseidon, the course of Meddy’s promising future is suddenly and irrevocably altered. When her locs are transformed into snakes as punishment for a crime she did not commit, Medusa must embrace a new identity—not as a victim, but as a vigilante—and with it, the chance to write her own story as mortal, martyr, and myth. Exploding with rage, heartbreak, and love, "I, Medusa" portrays a young woman caught in the crosscurrents between her heart’s deepest desires and the cruel, careless games the Olympian gods play.
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Join Blue House Books and our neighbors on 6th Ave A on Friday, November 28th from 4–7 PM for exclusive deals, sweet treats, and plenty of festive cheer both before and after the downtown Tree Lighting ceremony.

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A graphic with a lit tree blurred in the background and a square in the center that is white, but the opacity is not fully at 100, so it is slightly see-through. It also says, "Go Downtown Kenosha: Lightin' Up & City Tree Lighting. & 6th Avenue A. Friday, November 28th. 4 to 7 p.m. Before & After the tree lighting ceremony." --- Join Blue House Books and our neighbors on 6th Ave A on Friday, November 28th from 4–7 PM for exclusive deals, sweet treats, and plenty of festive cheer both before and after the downtown Tree Lighting ceremony. Make a night of it! Browse books at BHB, explore Equinox Botanical Boutique, shop unique finds at Lulu Birds, and grab delicious bites from Cut Stone Pizza. Find all business details and tree lighting info at this link: https://blue-house-books.com/events/4045520251128
November 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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🔮 The cards are calling! Join us for A Night of Tarot at Blue House Books on Thursday, December 11th, 5:30–8:30 PM!

Your $30 ticket includes a reading with a local tarot professional, plus exclusive discounts on decks and tarot goodies (15% off for attendees!).

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A graphic with a deep purple, maroon background and fleurs around the edges. It also says, "A Night of Tarot. December 11th. Starting at 5:30 p.m. Blue House Books." --- 🔮 The cards are calling! Join us for A Night of Tarot at Blue House Books on Thursday, December 11th, 5:30–8:30 PM! Your $30 ticket includes a reading with a local tarot professional, plus exclusive discounts on decks and tarot goodies (15% off for attendees!). Add a tarot deck for just $17 and pick your favorite in-store. Come early or stay after to shop, mingle, and enjoy cozy vibes! Get your ticket today before fate decides otherwise. There's only a couple left! Get them here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3970620251211
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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We love when our furry friends stop by for a visit. 💙 Whether it’s a pup, a duck, or anything in between, all well behaved animal companions are always welcome at Blue House Books!

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A cute, small, white dog holding its leash in its mouth and looking at the camera. The same small, cute, white dog hugging Dani's legs, while trying to bite her nails, in the front of the bookstore. A photo of the same small, cute, white dog with its head on Dani's lap and facing the camera in a cute pose.
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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What makes a great gift? Something EVERYONE will love: BHB merch! 💙 Stop by Blue House Books and pick up BHB and bookish merch, perfect for friends, family, or even yourself!

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A photo of Skyler wearing a bookish hat and holding up a BHB logo t-shirt in the front of the bookstore. A photo of Dani holding a bookish themed tote bag in front of a bookshelf. A photo of Skyler holding our BHB logo tote bag while looking at books.
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Come hang out with us at Kenosha Tap House on Friday, December 12 from 5–8 PM for our Holiday Boozy Bookfair. We’ll have books, giftable goodies, candles, games, stationery, and more. Perfect for treating your loved ones (or yourself!).

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A graphic with a cream-colored background with various twinkling lights. In the middle is a brown square and it says- "Blue House Books. Holiday Boozy Bookfair. Kenosha Tap House. Friday, December 12th, 5 to 8 p.m." --- Holiday shopping just got a whole lot more fun! Come hang out with us at Kenosha Tap House on Friday, December 12 from 5–8 PM for our Holiday Boozy Bookfair. We’ll have books, giftable goodies, candles, games, stationery, and more. Perfect for treating your loved ones (or yourself!). It’s your childhood bookfair nostalgia… upgraded with cocktails. 🍸 Be sure to enjoy food and drinks from Kenosha Tap House while you shop! Hope to see you there! See more info here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3684520251212
November 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Big news, Kenosha! 🎉 Blue House Books is growing, and we’re finally ready to share what we’ve been working so hard on. Join us on Friday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. for our Expansion Reveal Party as we unveil our brand-new event space!

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A photo of the chalkboard outside of the bookstore that says, "The time has come. Check out our new events space at our... expansion reveal party. Nov. 21st. @ Blue House Books". --- Enjoy a champagne toast right at 6 p.m., light appetizers, and a chance to celebrate this exciting new chapter with our bookish community. 💙 No ticket needed. Just RSVP at this link so we know how many friends to expect: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3897920251121
November 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Want to make sure your special gift arrives in time for Christmas? If you’re placing a special order for something not in store, make sure to order by December 10th! You can do this online at ShopAtBHB.com, or come in store!

Don’t wait. Let's make your holiday shopping stress-free! 🎄✨ #booksky💙📚
A graphic with a cream-colored background and some illustrations including a book and ribbons. It says, "Want a special order by Christmas? Make sure to place it by December 10th!". --- Want to make sure your special gift arrives in time for Christmas? If you’re placing a special order for something not in store, make sure to order by December 10th! You can do this online at ShopAtBHB.com, or come in store! Don’t wait. Let's make your holiday shopping stress-free! 🎄✨
November 14, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Kenosha foodies, this one’s for you. 🔥 Join Michelin-starred @curtisduffy.bsky.social and local favorite James Schend for an unforgettable night at Founders Hall at the Kemper Center on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 7PM!

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A graphic with the cover of "Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef" by Curtis Duffy with Jeremy Wagner with arrows and writing to the right of it. It says, "MEMOIR OF A MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF and you can meet him!", "From outlaw biker roots to Michelin-star legend", "Raw, Gritty, Unforgettable", "A story of trauma, triumph, and taste", "Not your typical chef story.", "about the event: Experience one of the culinary world's most powerful stories right here in Kenosha! Join world renowned Chef Curtis Duffy in conversation with James Schend as he shares his raw and inspiring new memoir, 'Fireproof'." --- Kenosha foodies, this one’s for you. 🔥 Join Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Duffy and local favorite James Schend for an unforgettable night at Founders Hall at the Kemper Center on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 7PM! They’ll be diving into Duffy’s raw and powerful new memoir, "Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef" — a story of tragedy, triumph, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. Whether you love food, memoirs, or a good comeback story, you won’t want to miss this one! Tickets start at only $5. See more info and get your tickets here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3661220251203
November 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Help us give back this holiday season! 🧡 From Nov 17–23, bring non-perishable food items or make a donation at Blue House Books. 10% of all sales will also go directly to the Kenosha County Food Bank. (We will also accept any cash donations you may want to give!)

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A graphic with food in boxes and the KCFB logo in the center. Under it, it says- Fundraiser with Blue House Books. November 17th to November 23rd. --- Help us give back this holiday season! 🧡 From Nov 17–23, bring non-perishable food items or make a donation at Blue House Books. 10% of all sales will also go directly to the Kenosha County Food Bank. (We will also accept any cash donations you may want to give!) See more info and great ideas on what to donate here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/4039520251117 Let’s come together to support our neighbors in need!
November 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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William Golding’s "Lord of the Flies" was published in 1954 & has been a canonical text on school syllabi & a literary reference within the public’s consciousness. For the first time this unforgettable classic has been given new life w/ Aimée de Jongh’s graphic style & gorgeous color adaptation.
A photo of a hand holding the book, "Lord of the Flies: the graphic novel" by William Golding. Adapted and illustrated by Aimee De Jongh. It also has a call out on the top right of the book that says- "For the 70th anniversary of William Golding's classic, the first graphic novel adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies'". --- The original tale of stranded youth devolving into disorder that inspired "Yellowjackets" and "The Hunger Games", now a Penguin Classics Hardcover The well-known plot: A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches, gorging fruit, seeking shelter, and ripping off their uniforms to swim in the lagoon. At night, in the darkness of the jungle, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, they must forge their own; but it isn't long before their innocent games devolve into a murderous hunt … William Golding’s Lord of the Flies was originally published in 1954 and has been a canonical text on school syllabi and a familiar literary reference within the public’s consciousness. For the first time this unforgettable classic has been given new life with Aimée de Jongh’s graphic style and gorgeous color adaptation. Get your copy from Blue House Books in person or online here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/rBSsMLeAZlbfgFcWQ5IWoA
November 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Honoring the courage and commitment of our veterans today and every day.
A graphic that has 3 men in uniform saluting. It says, Veterans Day, November 11th. --- Honoring the courage and commitment of our veterans today and every day.
November 12, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Our #NewReleaseTuesday round up finishes with these two. Stop in or order online to get your copy today.

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "Shiny Happy People" by Clay McLeod Chapman in front of a display. --- https://blue-house-books.com/item/BQmk5nUNoKEccK8YelmNQQ A twisted and thrilling sc-fi horror novel that shines a light on the terrors of the U.S. opioid epidemic, Clay McLeod Chapman has written an instant classic about a mysterious new drug plaguing a small town and the haunting side effects. At sixteen, Kyra is still haunted by the horrors she saw growing up with her drug-addicted mother. She doesn’t feel like she belongs anywhere—and disturbing dreams come to her at night. When a new party drug makes its way to her high school, Kyra’s life becomes an actual nightmare. A video challenge spreads among the students—and though she doesn’t participate, Kyra can’t escape the inexplicable side effects. Everyone around her seems to be mysteriously changing, including the people she loves the most. Her brother has a new personality overnight. Her best friend suddenly feels like a stranger. The only other person who seems to notice the eeriness is Logan, the new boy at school. Like Kyra, he has steered clear of the party scene. When the strangeness begins to feel sinister—or unnatural—Kyra is determined to find out exactly what is behind the mysterious drug. As she and Logan get closer to the truth, the line between Kyra’s past and present blurs . . . and she will need to face the terrors inside herself, or lose everyone she loves. A photo of a hand holding the paperback edition of the book, "Like Mother, Like Mother" by Susan Rieger in front of a multi-colored candle display. --- https://blue-house-books.com/item/3bfSPEKfdTeWFbroEcPXog A VOGUE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Detroit, 1960. Lila Pereira is two years old when her angry, abusive father has her mother committed to an asylum. Lila never sees her mother again. Three decades later, having mustered everything she has—brains, charm, talent, blond hair—Lila rises to the pinnacle of American media as the powerful, brilliant executive editor of The Washington Globe. Lila unapologetically prioritizes her career, leaving the rearing of her daughters to her generous husband, Joe. He doesn’t mind—until he does. But Grace, their youngest daughter, feels abandoned. She wishes her mother would attend PTA meetings, not White House correspondents’ dinners. As she grows up, she cannot shake her resentment. She wants out from under Lila’s shadow, yet the more she resists, the more Lila seems to shape her life. Grace becomes a successful reporter, even publishing a bestselling book about her mother. In the process of writing it, she realizes how little she knows about her own family. Did Lila’s mother, Grace’s grandmother, die in that asylum? Is refusal to look back the only way to create a future? How can you ever be yourself, Grace wonders, if you don’t know where you came from? Spanning generations, and populated by complex, unforgettable characters, Like Mother, Like Mother is an exhilarating, portrait of family, marriage, ambition, power, the stories we inherit, and the lies we tell to become the people we believe we’re meant to be.
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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#NewReleaseTuesday continues with these great reads>>> #booksky💙📚
A photo of a hand holding the paperback edition of "A Long Time Gone" by Joshua Moehling in front of snow. --- https://blue-house-books.com/item/yxefp03frD4YQF5E4aBVug It's time to put the past to rest… Ben Packard was just a boy when his older brother disappeared. Ben watched him walk out the back door of their grandparents' house and into the cold night. His brother was never seen again. Decades later, Deputy Packard finds himself with too much time on his hands. A shooting has him on leave and under investigation, and all he can do is dwell on the past. For the first time in years, new information about his brother has surfaced that may lead them to the location of a body. The midwinter ground is frozen solid. Worse, Packard is cut off from department resources. As he strikes out to finally uncover the truth behind his brother's disappearance, he stumbles on a separate, suspicious death. A tenuous connection exists between the two cases, and as Packard starts to dig, he meets fierce resistance from friends and foes alike who want him to stand down. The winter is long and cold. By the end of it, Packard will risk everything. A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Strength of the Few" by James Islington in front of a book display. --- https://blue-house-books.com/item/rPCoGQ_-yAUfqcZwTSwsYQ Featuring a reversible book cover that matches the original hardcover art design, sprayed edges, and beautifully designed endpapers! This highly anticipated sequel to The Will of the Many—one of 2023’s most lauded and bestselling fantasy novels—follows Vis as he grapples with a dangerous secret that could unravel history across alternate dimensions. Book two of the Hierarchy quartet. OMNE TRIUM PERFECTUM The Hierarchy still call me Vis Telimus. Still hail me as Catenicus. They still, as one, believe they know who I am. But with all that has happened—with what I fear is coming—I am not sure it matters anymore. I am no longer one. I won the Iudicium, and lost everything—and now, impossibly, the ancient device beyond the Labyrinth has replicated me across three separate worlds. A different version of myself in each of Obiteum, Luceum, and Res. Three different bodies, three different lives. I have to hide; fight; play politics. I have to train; trust; lie. I have to kill; heal; prove myself again, and again, and again. I am loved, and hated, and entirely alone. Above all, though, I need to find answers before it’s too late. To understand the nature of what has happened to me, and why. I need to find a way to stop the coming Cataclysm, because if all I have learned is true, I may be the only one who can. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Brigands & Breadknives" by Travis Baldree in front of a bookshelf. --- https://blue-house-books.com/item/MWp_c1qAP1wVWjy_zVrY6A Return to the fantasy world of the #1 New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes series with a new adventure featuring fan-favorite, foul-mouthed bookseller Fern Fern has weathered the stillness and storms of a bookseller’s life for decades, but now, in the face of crippling ennui, transplants herself to the city of Thune to hang out her shingle beside a long-absent friend’s coffee shop. What could be a better pairing? Surely a charming renovation montage will cure what ails her! If only things were so simple… It turns out that fixing your life isn’t a one-time prospect, nor as easy as a change of scenery and a lick of paint. A drunken and desperate night sees the rattkin waking far from home in the company of a legendary warrior, an imprisoned chaos-goblin with a fondness for silverware, and an absolutely thumping hangover. As together they fend off a rogue’s gallery of ne’er-do-wells trying to claim the bounty the goblin represents, Fern may finally reconnect with the person she actually is when nothing seems inevitable. A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Sunshine Man" by Emma Stonex in front of a book display. --- https://blue-house-books.com/item/zroBIQl5na9pbHjqKzh-Ww A taut, electrifying thriller about a woman determined to avenge her sister’s murder—and the killer who must confront his own ghosts Birdie Keller wakes one freezing January morning to the news she’s been waiting eighteen years to hear. Jimmy Maguire, the man who killed her sister, has been freed from jail. She leaves for London with a pistol and a plan: to find this man and make him pay. But every story has two sides. Jimmy can sense he’s being hunted. He knew Birdie a long time ago, in a life she’d sooner forget, and he isn’t the only one with something to hide. As the two circle each other in a heart-stopping game of cat and mouse, they plunge into a murky world of family secrets, betrayals, and unsolved mysteries. A tense, spellbinding page-turner, The Sunshine Man twists its way through the web of lives left shattered after a terrible crime and crafts an unforgettable tale of loss and revenge.
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Hey everyone, it’s #NewReleaseTuesday! Fresh books are here — come grab your next great read at Blue House Books in person until 6, or online anytime at ShopAtBHB.com!

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "Dog Man: Big Jim Believes" by Dav Pilkey in front of a book display. --- While supplies last, get a fun pen with your order! https://blue-house-books.com/item/sHLPL3DeHtV1dPLvIjupqQ Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully crafts a humorous and heartfelt adventure, weaving together the importance of truth, goodness, and believing in yourself. The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders -- Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles -- along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim's positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the future? And who is the chosen one? Readers will want to hold onto their hero capes as they soar into a new thrilling Dog Man story. The series follows the hilarious adventures of Dog Man, a lovable canine superhero and his friends. Each exciting graphic novel features inspiring characters, animated Flip-O-Ramas, and more! A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Merge" by Grace Walker in front of a bookshelf. --- One of Casey's picks! https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/1sM1NJwkMQcvLnacdSImig A thrilling and ominously prophetic debut set in a world when Earth and its resources have been pushed to breaking point, giving rise to a revolutionary—and highly controversial—procedure in which two people’s consciousness can be combined to exist in one body. How far would you go to never say goodbye? Laurie is sixty-five and living with Alzheimer’s. Her daughter Amelia, a once fiery and strong-willed activist, can’t bear to see her mother’s mind fade. Faced with the reality of losing her forever, Amelia signs them up to take part in the world’s first experimental merging process for Alzheimer’s patients, in which Laurie’s ailing mind will be transferred into Amelia’s healthy body and their consciousness will be blended as one. Soon Amelia and Laurie join the opaque and mysterious group of other merge participants: teenage Lucas, who plans to merge with his terminally ill brother Noah; Ben, who will merge with his pregnant fiancée Annie; and Jay, whose merging partner is his addict daughter Lara. As they prepare to move to The Village, a luxurious rehabilitation center for those who have merged, they quickly begin to question whether everything is really as it seems. An exhilarating, immersive debut from an astonishing new voice, The Merge is a personal story of love, family, and sacrifice, as well as a thought-provoking examination of the limits of control, resistance, and freedom in our modern world. A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Last Wish of Bristol Keats" by Mary E. Pearson in front of a wall with florals. --- https://blue-house-books.com/.../the-last-wish-of-bristol... Be wary of the legends you hear. Who knows, one day you may be a legend yourself. After Bristol Keats nearly loses her beloved King Tyghan to the monsters her mother had unleashed, their love deepens to a whole new level. Together, Bristol and Tyghan work to understand and reconcile their differences, moving forward with their common goal of saving Elphame. But when a daring rescue attempt turns into a disaster, and a beloved knight dies, Bristol is forced to confront the fact that her mother is more powerful than she could have ever imagined—and more dangerous. Meanwhile, Tyghan’s heart is laid bare when he encounters his former best friend and betrayer again, Bristol's own father, and must wrestle with a new secret that throws everything he thought he knew about his past into question. Bristol is Elphame’s last chance for survival, but where do her loyalties truly lie? If she fully embraces the magic that has always been her birthright, she could become a different kind of monster from her mother. Is she willing to risk losing the people she loves most, if it means keeping them safe? Brimming with dark secrets, lush world-building, and addictive romance, The Last Wish of Bristol Keats is the unforgettable conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson's first adult series. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Something from Nothing" by Alison Roman in front of a bookshelf. --- https://blue-house-books.com/item/zroBIQl5na_vcvbma6bF-A In Something from Nothing, bestselling author Alison Roman gives you a collection of simple, smart, timeless recipes that rely on a home cook's best kept secret: a well-stocked pantry. Making the most of your shelf-stable bottles, bags, jars and cans, Alison shows you how to cook as she does–loosely, intuitively, and with maximum flavor. With each recipe you’ll fall deeper in love with the magic of pantry cooking by using flavorful, hardworking ingredients, leaving you to ask, “How did something so wonderful come from basically nothing?”. In this book, you’ll find warm, opinionated writing coupled with classic recipes, both with signature Alison flair, such as: Snacks and Things to Start with: Herbed Artichoke Dip; Spanish Tortilla & Friends; and Labne with Caramelized Harissa Soups & Stews: Kimchi-Tomato Soup with Rice & a Soft Egg; Golden Mushroom Soup with Orzo & a Pat of Butter; and Ginger & Greens Noodle Soup Vegetables & How to Make Them Taste Even Better: Forever-Roasted Squash with Browned Butter Dates; Wine-Braised Romano Beans with Anchovy; and Spiced, Butter-Roasted Carrots with Walnuts Pasta & Noodles: Saucy Roasted Eggplant Pasta; Bolognese with Fennel; and Carbonara for Two Beans & Grains: Crispy Baked Beans with Mushrooms & Parmesan; Buttered Polenta with Fresh Corn; Caramelized Beans with Tomato & Cabbage Meats & Fishes: Crushed-Olive Chicken with Turmeric; Steak Like Tartare; Crispy Fish with Dill & Fried Capers Whether you’re feeding yourself on a busy weeknight or hosting a last-minute dinner party, this book has just what you need. For easy, straightforward recipes that still impress, Something from Nothing has you covered, showing you how to turn every bag of beans, tin of anchovies and jar of olives into a meal worth celebrating.
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Big #congratulations to Sam for being honored as one of the Kenosha Literacy Council’s 2025 Leaders of Literacy! We’re thrilled to see her recognized for her incredible contributions to literacy and our community. 💙
A photo of the KLC's winners during their event, including Sam, the owner of Blue House Books, in the long grey sweater over a black dress, holding up their awards. A photo of the Leader of Literacy Award presented to Samantha Jacquest-Zura. A graphic the KLC posted that says- "Howard J. Brown Family Literacy Leader Award. 2025 Recipient: Samantha Jacquest-Zura, Blue House Books. With 3 photos.
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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The #holidays have arrived at Blue House Books! ✨ Stop in to see our cozy holiday setup, full of festive reads, gifts, and winter cheer!🌲

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A photo of our holiday display shelves. It has a combination of bookish holiday gift ideas, holiday themed books, and children's holiday books and items. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Juniper's Christmas" by Eoin Colfer in front of the holiday display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/MWp_c1qAP1w5jhZcD6d1bg A photo of a hand holding the holiday deluxe package in front of the holiday display. A photo of a hand holding some Christmas themed pens and a Christmas festive sticker book in front of the holiday display.
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Tis the season for advent calendars! 🎁 Stop by and snag one before it’s too late, because everyone deserves a little daily surprise!

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A photo of a hand holding the "Bibliophile Advent Calendar for Booklovers" in front of our holiday display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/ld4DDtkH236yWAKGyMYTVA A photo of a hand holding "The Book Lover's Advent Calendar" in front of the holiday display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/KTBqAjPM1HAAQCJ2yz1E4Q A photo of a hand holding "Gilmore Girls: the Official Advent Calendar. 25 Days of Surprises" --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/avIhVvcU9OjcHluj8VljHw A photo of a hand holding the "Merry Catmas! Cat Lover's Advent" in front of the holiday display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/FQ16kPF2yNJT4pRbBgiJvA
November 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Join us Saturday, December 6th anytime from 11 AM–2 PM for a casual meet & greet and book signing celebrating her magical debut, "The Song of Orphan’s Garden" — a cozy, whimsical fantasy perfect for fans of "The Girl Who Drank the Moon".

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A graphic with a wintery watercolor background, the cover of the book, "The Song of Orphan's Garden", and a photo of the author, Nicole M. Hewitt. It also has a text on the top that says, "Meet & Greet with", and a text box on the bottom, middle, that says, "Nicole M. Hewitt. Saturday, December 6th. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blue House Books". --- Meet Midwest author Nicole M. Hewitt at Blue House Books! Join us Saturday, December 6th anytime from 11 AM–2 PM for a casual meet & greet and book signing celebrating her magical debut "The Song of Orphan’s Garden" — a cozy, whimsical fantasy perfect for fans of "The Girl Who Drank the Moon". No registration required! See you there. See more info here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3854620251206
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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ATTENTION FOODIES!

We’re hosting Chef Curtis Duffy — yes, THAT Curtis Duffy — in conversation with Kenosha’s own James Schend on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 7 PM at the Kemper Center.

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A graphic with a blue background, the book, "Fireproof" by Curtis Duffy with Jeremy Wagner, two photos, one of Curtis Duffy and the other of James Schend. It also says, "FIREPROOF: Curtis Duffy in conversation with James Schend. Wednesday, December 3rd, at 7 p.m. The Kemper Center. Ticket Required." --- ATTENTION FOODIES! We’re hosting Chef Curtis Duffy — yes, THAT Curtis Duffy — in conversation with Kenosha’s own James Schend on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 PM at the Kemper Center. They’ll be talking about Duffy’s new memoir "Fireproof", diving into his story, his craft, and everything that shaped him as one of the country’s top chefs! If you're into food, memoirs, or just love a good inspiring story, you definitely don't want to miss this. This is sure to be a big event, so grab your tickets while you still can! (And they start at only $5!) Grab yours here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3661220251203
November 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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#NewReleaseTuesday part 2 continues with >>>

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Bridge Kingdom" by Danielle L. Jensen in front of a bookshelf. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/BQmk5nUNoKGO4Ajuih0j8A The first novel of the bestselling Bridge Kingdom series, now in a stunning deluxe hardcover edition, featuring: • Designed sprayed edges • A deluxe jacket with new cover art • A full-color illustrated book case with new character art • A new interior black-and-white map • Designed endpapers • A spine design that will stretch across future deluxe hardcover editions in the series Begin a sweeping, sizzling fantasy romance filled with political intrigue and passionate love, from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. A warrior princess trained in isolation, Lara is driven by two certainties. The first is that King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom is her enemy. And the second is that she’ll be the one to bring him to his knees. The only route through a storm-ravaged world, the Bridge Kingdom of Ithicana enriches itself and deprives its rivals, including Lara’s homeland. So when she’s sent there as a bride under the guise of peace, Lara is prepared to do whatever it takes to fracture its impenetrable defenses—and the defenses of its king. Yet as she infiltrates her new home and gains a deeper understanding of the war to possess the bridge, Lara begins to question whether she’s the hero or the villain. As her feelings for her husband transform from frosty hostility to fierce passion, Lara must choose which kingdom she’ll save . . . and which she’ll destroy. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Fallen City" by Adrienne Young in front of a display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/mvAe9UD8MdrQEnnsdj40tA DELUXE LIMITED EDITION— available while supplies last! The collector’s hardcover features stenciled edges, full-color custom character endpapers, unique foiled front and back case stamps and foiled cover elements. In the great walled city of Isara, political turmoil ignites a rebellion one hundred years in the making. But when a legionnaire falls in love with a Magistrate's daughter, their love will threaten the fate of the city and the will of the gods. Luca Matius has one purpose—to carry on the family name, maintaining its presence in the Forum once his powerful and cruel uncle dies. But his noviceship with the city's Philosopher places him in the middle of a catastrophe that will alter the destiny of his people. Maris Casperia was raised amidst the strategic maneuvers of the Citadel's inner workings, and she knows what her future holds—a lifetime of service to a corrupt city. But her years of serving as a novice to the last Priestess who possesses the stolen magic of the Old War has made her envision a different kind of future for the city. When she meets Luca, a fated chain of events is set into motion that will divinely entangle their lives. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Heart Life Music" by Kenny Chesney with Holly Gleason in front of a display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/1sM1NJwkMQeQ08EhQf910Q "Heart Life Music" is a love letter to the journey: all the places I’ve gone and how we got here. This book takes you on the ride. Knoxville. Moscow. Myrtle Beach. The Virgin Islands. Plentywood, Montana. Holmdel, New Jersey. Key West. New England. The Road. No Shoes Nation. Beyond. We’ve had a lot of fun, a bunch of challenges, a few moments of wondering “what the hell?”—and more love than any artist deserves. You’re gonna meet so many people, some you’d never expect to see crossing my path, whether it’s the Wailers, Willie Nelson, John Madden, or Grace Potter. Maybe you won’t be surprised at all. I just know this: A whole lot has happened. For anyone who’s found a piece of your life in any of my songs, this is for you. Open a cold drink, get out on your deck or your boat or wherever your happy space is, jump in, and live them along with me. And if you’ve got dreams, whatever they are, know they don’t always come easy. But if you believe, do the hard work, and keep coming back, you’d be amazed at what can happen. I’m a pretty average guy, so look at this—know you might could do it, too. It’s been a helluva trip around the sun.
November 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Can’t get enough of new books? Neither can we! 💙 Here’s part 2 of #NewReleaseTuesday (on a Wednesday)! Come see what else is waiting for you!

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A photo of a hand holding the book, "We Fell Apart" by E. Lockhart in front of a book display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/p5lAnqxqGBRSzvkE6EWi3g The invitation arrives out of the blue. In it, Matilda discovers a father she’s never met. Kingsley Cello is a visionary, a reclusive artist. And when he asks her to spend the summer at his seaside home, Hidden Beach, Matilda expects to find a part of herself she’s never fully understood. Instead, she finds Meer, her long-lost, openhearted brother; Brock, a former child star battling demons; and brooding, wild Tatum, who just wants her to leave their crumbling sanctuary. With Kingsley nowhere to be seen, Matilda must delve into the twisted heart of Hidden Beach to uncover the answers she’s desperately craving. But secrets run thicker than blood, and blood runs like seawater. And everyone here is lying. A photo of a hand holding the book, "Cursed Daughters" by Oyinkan Braithwaite in front of a book display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/Tjsi1wmychOYyQqa_JN5Aw When Ebun gives birth to her daughter, Eniiyi, on the day they bury her cousin Monife, there is no denying the startling resemblance between the child and the dead woman. So begins the belief, fostered and fanned by the entire family, that Eniiyi is the actual reincarnation of Monife, fated to follow in her footsteps in all ways, including that tragic end. There is also the matter of the family curse: “No man will call your house his home. And if they try, they will not have peace...” which has been handed down from generation to generation, breaking hearts and causing three generations of abandoned Falodun women to live under the same roof. When Eniiyi falls in love with the handsome boy she saves from drowning, she can no longer run from her family’s history. As several women in her family have done before, she ill-advisedly seeks answers in older, darker spiritual corners of Lagos, demanding solutions. Is she destined to live out the habitual story of love and heartbreak? Or can she break the pattern once and for all, not only avoiding the spiral that led Monife to her lonely death, but liberating herself from all the family secrets and unspoken traumas that have dogged her steps since before she could remember? Cursed Daughters is a brilliant cocktail of modernity and superstition, vibrant humor and hard-won wisdom, romantic love and familial obligation. With its unforgettable cast of characters, it asks us what it means to be given a second chance and how to live both wisely and well with what we’ve been given. A photo of a hand holding the book, "The Dinner Party" by Viola van de Sandt in front of a display. --- https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/2-gUryvjjJ9nytFIqwOaqw Franca left the Netherlands behind to start her new life in England with Andrew. Andrew, whose parents lived in South Kensington but had a flat their son could “borrow” nearby. Andrew, an old-fashioned British gentleman who encourages her not to work but to instead focus on her writing. Andrew who suggests a dinner party with his colleagues to celebrate their big upcoming launch. A dinner party that Franca must plan and shop and cook and clean for. A dinner party during a heatwave when the fridge breaks, alcohol replaces water, and an unexpected guest joins their ranks, upending the careful balance between everything Franca once was and now is… Expertly weaving the past and present with precision and delicious tension, The Dinner Party is a thoughtful and thought-provoking look at female rage, body autonomy, and all the concessions women make throughout their lives—big and small—until the surprising moment when they decide they can make them no longer.
November 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM