People's Book

Our October events, workshops, and storytimes are creeping & crawling off the page. With this many events, there's bound to be something for everyone in the family! View our full calendar here: peoplesbooktakoma.com/calendar/

The inaugural Nerd Nite Takoma Park is happening this Saturday night! Be there and be square 🤓. We'll drink. We'll laugh. We'll learn. Feds will commiserate. Heated Rivalry fans will rejoice. And your ears are in for a treat. Learn more and get your tix here: withfriends.co/event/290244...

We'll be discussing Eric Lichtblau's book American Reich alongside Congressman @raskin.house.gov this Friday 10/23 at 6pm. You don't want to miss the insights of a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. RSVP for this powerful conversation: withfriends.co/event/312165...

We're beyond honored to host @emilyladau.bsky.social to celebrate the revised edition of her classic Demystifying Disability. We'll have light snacks and a panel of experts to learn from -- thank you @newamerica.org! We hope to see you there! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/293849...

Avoid the dread of the impending holiday season with our book clubs! As the temps dip down into Mylo's favorite weather, we invite you to read and discuss books out on our brand ✨new✨ patio! Check out the listings below:

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“I fell in love with the dictionary on my eleventh birthday,” Fatsis wrote about the gift he received that day. Will you fall in love too? Join us to celebrate his new book Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary @stefanfatsis.bsky.social RSVP: withfriends.co/event/293881...

Limited tix available for our first trivia night .... connections style! Think you're a wordle wizard? Connections connoisseur? Show us what you got! Bring yourself or a whole team! We promise there'll be prizes 🤓 Sign up here: withfriends.co/event/292364...

Feeling extra witchy this month? Come learn about the history of witches in our own backyard! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/302057...

Prisons censor staggering numbers of books, not only for content but for the size of a book or the color of mailed envelopes. Today is the last day of our Banned Books Week bookdrive, when each book donated from local bookstores is matched by a $ donation. Check out our wishlists - linktr.ee/dcbtp

The dream of the 90s is alive! Especially for the young DC punks in Mertz’s new graphic novel. We'll be talking comics on Tuesday 10/13 @6:30pm - will we see you there? RSVP: withfriends.co/event/307633... @mertzmakesstuff.com @smallpressexpo.bsky.social

🥒🥒🥒🥒 find us at DC pickle bash this Saturday! 🥒🥒🥒🥒🥒 We'll have all your pickle book needs and two kids storytimes featuring our favorite pickle books! @esmeshapiro.bsky.social at 11am @meanwhileplaces.bsky.social at 3pm dcpicklebash.com

@devinellekurtz.bsky.social is back at People's Book for a *new* Saturday morning storytime! Join us at 10am on 10/10 to hear about the new adventures of our favorite croissant-loving-cute-as-a-button-dragon! withfriends.co/event/298647...

What a beautiful day! Our patio is looking cute 😉. Come on by for a peaceful moment to read.

Saturday, October 17 (12-5 PM), I'll have a booth at PeopleCon 3: A Designed in the DMV Game Market at @peoplesbooktakoma.com! First time I'm bringing hard copies of my games out into the world!!!! I'll be there with @stickydoodler.bsky.social, @binarystar.games, @graftbound.bsky.social, and more!

People's Booze is on the horizon. bethesdamagazine.com/2026/10/06/p...

Come play board games with us on the patio! This Sun. 10/11 from 2-5pm @gamesunbound.bsky.social will facilitate three different RPGs for ages 9+ - they'll provide everything, just bring your imagination! Will we see you at the table?! Grab a spot; sliding scale tix: withfriends.co/event/296573...

Your local bookstore might be taking up this idea, even if the first speaker looks a bit suspect: 😉 withfriends.co/event/290244... @peoplesbooktakoma.com

Have you got your Sarah J. Maas Book 6 order in yet? Preorders must be in before October 12th to have it on release date (10/27)! Order: peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/acot...

Did you love Ninja Nate? Do you want to meet that author again? Great news! Markette Sheppard will be joining us for storytime THIS SUNDAY at 9:30am. Need a break from Street Fest? Storytime will offer you that and more (mostly stories, though). RSVP here: withfriends.co/event/307138...

Was this my favorite middle grade read of the year? Yes it was! Join @christinadg.bsky.social this Friday at 5:30 to talk soccer, friendship and more! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/290250...

Thank you for bringing the heart to People’s Book. Our membership drive ends October 1, and we’d love to welcome you before it closes. Join here for probably less than your last cup of coffee: withfriends.co/Peoples_Book...

Suzanne Lang, of Grumpy Monkey fame, returns to People's Book this Wednesday evening for a storytime at 5:30pm! You're going to love her newest picture book, Dragon Dog! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/287305...

Fall is here and the acorns are falling. Channel your inner squirrel 🐿️ and join us for acorn crafting on the patio! withfriends.co/event/acorn_...

There is finally a chill in the air, which means it's time for October book clubs! Grab your copy from our store for 15% off, or shop our Bookshop.org page and get started on these great Fall reads!

What's the difference between reading a book versus playing a game on the same topic? Come find out at the PeopleCon keynote game+book talk 📅 Sat, Oct 17 🕝 2:30-3:30 📍 @peoplesbooktakoma.com ft. designer Talia Rosen & author @brendanballou.bsky.social

Curious about the effects of colonialism on salsa music? Always wanted a song by song analysis of Selena’s iconic album Amor Proihbido? All this & more is in store for you 😁 Join us on Thursday at 6:30pm for a music-filled evening! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/285599... @miriamzperez.bsky.social

“Only in America can you run for office and get elected by people who can’t even pronounce your name.” — Lily Qi Join Maryland Delegates David Moon and Lily Qi for a talk about Qi's new book, Elected American. RSVP: withfriends.co/event/290188...

Thanks to our dear friend (and celebrity chef!) Carla Hall for stopping by to sign copies of her newest cookbook! Snag 'em while you can! P.S. Carla's favorite recipes in the book? Giant poptarts :)

These might just be the cutest signed bookplates we've ever seen. Get your signed copy of Jen Hamilton's book Birth Vibes before they're gone! peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/birt...

Games! Games! Games! Come to our third annual PeopleCon on Sat. 10/17 -- a market of locally designed games (12-5pm) and a game designer talk at 2:30pm - not to be missed! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/290173...

Women's stories matter. Come hear @sarahstankorb.bsky.social talk about her brand new book - Damned if She Does -- this Thursday at 6pm. RSVP: withfriends.co/event/290186...

Happy publication day to Bradley Bazzle, whose new story collection IN THE SHADOW OF THE ARCHITECT is out today! Learn more: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/I/In-t.... And many thanks to Rec Room Books, @peoplesbooktakoma.com, @interabangbooks.bsky.social, and Fireside Books & More for hosting Bradley!

A huge thank you to @rephuffman.bsky.social for taking time out of his busy schedule to sign books with us! Pick up your signed copy at People's Book today or order online and we'll ship it to you 👍 peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/nopr...

Author and illustrator @peterhreynolds.bsky.social will be stopping by People's Book this Thursday to sign copies of his new gift edition of The Dot! 😁 If you want a book personalized, order with us now so we can set it aside for you! peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/dot/ @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Your neighborhood bookstore, with more ways to belong. Perks include store discounts, birthday gifts, and invites to member events. Join our membership drive through October 1 and help us expand events on our new outdoor patio. Find your fit at the link in our bio.

We have so many book clubs reading great titles this month! And, with the recent good weather (I really just want it to be fall, okay?), some of them are even meeting on our brand new patio. But seriously, is it fall yet?

We're thrilled to have Madison Murphy Brown leading a workshop at People's Book this month! Learn how you can be more like mushrooms :) BONUS! Bring a pal, win a book! The next 2 folks signed up together will win a free book from @weiserbooks.bsky.social! Register: withfriends.co/event/29353773

This Wednesday, @kevinadavies.bsky.social discusses his new book, on how sickle cell anemia led the quest to edit the human genome while patients endured decades of racial discrimination and medical neglect. RSVP withfriends.co/event/288188...

The patio is open and it is lovely! Will we see you at one of our many September author events? If the weather is nice, we'll be outside! peoplesbooktakoma.com/calendar/

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