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The Lynx
@thelynxbooks.bsky.social
A bookstore in Gainesville, Florida, dedicated to celebrating banned and challenged books and supporting the literary legacy of Florida.
As booksellers, we're always in the know about upcoming book releases--sometimes months in advance. Now, we want you to be in on the secret. Hear about upcoming titles from our wonderful @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social reps while you snack on hors d'oeuvres and sip wine from our curated list!
July 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Join us on Sunday, September 21st from 12-2pm to hear from @aclufl.bsky.social Executive Director Bacardi Jackson!

Spots are limited; free RSVP at TheLynxBooks.com 💚
July 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Lynx partnered with five other indie bookstores across FL to raise money for @abfefreeexpression.bsky.social by selling custom-made t-shirts. Collectively, our bookstores have raised over $10,000. We are so proud of our community’s advocacy and grateful for your support!
July 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
@legroff.bsky.social's new collection of short stories, BRAWLER, is coming out February 2026, and is now available for pre-order on The Lynx’s website. Order through The Lynx for EXCLUSIVE signed and personalized copies, alongside a piece of art commissioned for the book.
July 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Calling all mystery fans: award-winning author Mary Anna Evans will discuss her latest novel, THE DARK LIBRARY, at The Lynx on July 19th. She'll be in conversation with author Shelley Mickle.

Purchase books and free RSVP at TheLynxBooks.com/Events.💚
June 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The Lynx has a book vending machine at the Gainesville Regional Airport! It features Florida authors including Zora Neale Hurston, Carl Hiaasen, Karen Russell, and The Lynx's own @legroff.bsky.social.
June 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Happy New Release Tuesday from The Lynx! Shop new releases in-store or online for 10% off—today only. 💚
June 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Announcing our July First Editions Club pick: PAN by Michael Clune! He’ll be visiting The Lynx on July 23rd—Lauren’s birthday!—to discuss his debut novel with Prof. David Leavitt.

More details and tickets at TheLynxBooks.com/Events.
June 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We're shivering with antici-.............pation for our July 27th screening of Rocky Horror, featuring a LIVE shadow cast.

Tickets are free, with a suggested donation to our book drive for @pccncf! Head to our TheLynxBooks.com/Events to RSVP and donate. 🌈
June 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Happy New Release Tuesday from The Lynx! Shop new releases in-store and online for 10% off—today only. 🌟
June 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
May 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
It's Independent Bookstore Day!

4/26 come celebrate our Independent Bookstore!

4/27 The Lynx's 1st birthday! Yoga, music by Collin Whitlock & The Wirebirds, speech at 2:15 @legroff.bsky.social plus cupcakes, karaoke.

& find limited-edition tees benefiting @abfefreeexpression.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thanks to Celeste Ng's @pronounced-ing.bsky.social awesome idea, she and @legroff.bsky.social are giving away excellent books today, on April Fools' Day!
April 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The Pride Center of North Central Florida is now fully open and ready for checkout! Thank you for your generous donations last June.

Visit the library and community center space at 3850 NW 83rd St., Unit 201. Visit GainesvillePride.org to learn more about PCCNCF.
March 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Find us shouting from the IndieNext rooftops about how much we love STOP ME IF YOU'VE HEARD THIS ONE! Take advantage of our EXCLUSIVE signed preorder campaign before Friday at 3pm to have your copy sent out on release day, 3/18.
thelynxbooks.com/preorders
March 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Lynx Reproductive Healthcare Day of Action — March 15th, 3-5pm

Visit The Lynx for a day of community, access, and education.

thelynxbooks.com/events/21960...
March 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Thank you. We love you.
February 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM