The Laydown Diaries: January 20, 2026 This week, we’re talking new books, highlighting the next 3 months of ParnassusNext picks, and most importantly, sending a lot of love and solidarity to all of our friends in Minnesota, especially our indie bookselling colleagues. See all of the titles discussed today at the link below. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #indiebookstore #shopsmall #createcommunity | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: January 20, 2026 This week, we’re talking new books, highlighting the next 3 months of ParnassusNext picks, and most importantly, sending a lot of love and solidarity to all of our friends in Minnesota, especially our indie bookselling colleagues. See all of the titles discussed today at the link below. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #indiebookstore #shopsmall #createcommunity | Parnassus Books
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Author Susan Orlean is here with Ann to recommend Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt, a wonderfully written generational story. If it is new to you, grab yourself a copy on our website! 📚 #newtoyou #indiebookstore #shoplocal #readmore #shoplocalnashville | Parnassus Books
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Author Susan Orlean is here with Ann to recommend Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt, a wonderfully written generational story. If it is new to you, grab yourself a copy on our website! 📚 #newtoyou #indiebookstore #shoplocal #readmore #shoplocalnashville | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: December 9, 2025 New releases are light this time of year, so we’re recapping some of our favorite, most giftable books of 2025! Plus, Ann does a deep dive into Elizabeth McCracken’s writing, and the crew highlights their Book’em book drive picks for the week! Head to the link below to see the full list of titles discussed today. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #booksfortheholidays #newbooktuesday #shoplocalnashville #elyseloveschairs #indiebookstore #readmore
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The Laydown Diaries: December 9, 2025 New releases are light this time of year, so we’re recapping some of our favorite, most giftable books of 2025! Plus, Ann does a deep dive into Elizabeth McCracken’s writing, and the crew highlights their Book’em book drive picks for the week! Head to the link below to see the full list of titles discussed today. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #booksfortheholidays #newbooktuesday #shoplocalnashville #elyseloveschairs #indiebookstore #readmore
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It’s Friday, and if you haven’t read this towering stack of great literature, it’s new to you! This week, Ann mixes it up a bit and responds to an op-ed by David Brooks in the NYT. Is the novel really dead? Read the article, watch Ann’s take, and let us know what you think. Links below. NYT gift article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/opinion/literature-books-novelists.html?unlocked_article_code=1.XU8.AsrY.wUGO85CnlNdN&smid=url-share Ann’s recs: parnassusbooks.net/literatureisntdead #parnass
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It’s Friday, and if you haven’t read this towering stack of great literature, it’s new to you! This week, Ann mixes it up a bit and responds to an op-ed by David Brooks in the NYT. Is the novel really dead? Read the article, watch Ann’s take, and let us know what you think. Links below. NYT gift article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/opinion/literature-books-novelists.html?unlocked_article_code=1.XU8.AsrY.wUGO85CnlNdN&smid=url-share Ann’s recs: parnassusbooks.net/literatureisntdead #parnass
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So many new books today! So many great events lately! Our Laydown crew can’t wait to talk about it with you. Come see us in store or order from our website. #parnassusbooks #newreleases #laydownday #newbooktuesday #bookstack #tbrpile #booksellerrecommends #indiebookstore #nashville #shoplocal #readmore | Parnassus Books
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So many new books today! So many great events lately! Our Laydown crew can’t wait to talk about it with you. Come see us in store or order from our website. #parnassusbooks #newreleases #laydownday #newbooktuesday #bookstack #tbrpile #booksellerrecommends #indiebookstore #nashville #shoplocal #readmore | Parnassus Books
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It’s our first New to You episode of 2026, and Ann has a something-old-something-new pair of recs for you. Perhaps get one in print and one from our friends at Libro.fm? Head to the link below to see these picks, and if you want one or both on audio, use the drop-down menu on the book’s page to select Libro.fm! It will take you right to their site. Happy reading! parnassusbooks.net/newtoyou #newtoyou #arundhatiroy #godofsmallthings #mothermarycomestome #audiobooks | Parnassus Books
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It’s our first New to You episode of 2026, and Ann has a something-old-something-new pair of recs for you. Perhaps get one in print and one from our friends at Libro.fm? Head to the link below to see these picks, and if you want one or both on audio, use the drop-down menu on the book’s page to select Libro.fm! It will take you right to their site. Happy reading! parnassusbooks.net/newtoyou #newtoyou #arundhatiroy #godofsmallthings #mothermarycomestome #audiobooks | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: July 15, 2025 It’s a great day for nonfiction, cozy and not-so-cozy fantasy, and Halloween books! Fingers crossed that the whole crew is reunited for next week’s episode, but until then, check out the full list of books discussed today at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #newbooktuesday #tbrpile #whattoread #bookrecs #nonfiction #cozyfantasy #halloweenreads #indiebookstore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: July 15, 2025 It’s a great day for nonfiction, cozy and not-so-cozy fantasy, and Halloween books! Fingers crossed that the whole crew is reunited for next week’s episode, but until then, check out the full list of books discussed today at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #newbooktuesday #tbrpile #whattoread #bookrecs #nonfiction #cozyfantasy #halloweenreads #indiebookstore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: June 17, 2025 It’s one of those chaotic Tuesday mornings with lots of dogs, lots of leaf blowing, and, of course, lots of books! Our Book’em book drive is still going strong, so be sure to donate a book while you’re grabbing your favorite new releases this week! parnassusbooks.net/newreleases parnassusbooks.net/bookem #parnassusbooks #laydownday #newbooktuesday #bookem #bookdrive #newreads #hotoffthepress #tothebookstore #shoplocalnashville | Parnassus Books
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It’s Friday, and if you’ve been looking for a gorgeous book about writing and being an artist, this week’s New to You pick is for you. Grab a copy of Swimming Studies at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newtoyou #parnassusbooks #newtoyou #backlistpick #swimmingstudies #leanneshapton #booksonwriting #practicemakesperfect #indiebookstore #readmore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: December 23, 2025 This week on the Laydown Diaries, Ann, Lamb Chop VanDevender, and the team reveal their very favorite books of 2025! Plus, they talk about the books they’re reading right now — some of them aren’t out yet, so make sure to put those pre-orders in! Head to the link below to see the full list of titles the crew mentioned today. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #favoritebooks #2025wrapped #shoplocalnashville #lambchop #indiebookstore | Parnassus Books
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This week, Ann and Lindsay are here to tell you about some books that are every bit as literary as they are heartwarming. If you’re looking for something for something impeccably written that has a happy ending, grab today’s recs at the link in the comments! #parnassusbooks #newtoyou #litfic #happyreads #less #writersandlovers #andrewseangreer #lilyking #indiebookstore #nashville #shoplocal #annpatchett #lindsaylynch | Parnassus Books
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It’s Friday, and our subscription box curation crew is here to save all of you last-minute gifters! These folks work so hard all year round to create incredible subscriptions for book lovers of all ages. Treat the bookworm on your list to a 3, 6, or 12 month subscription! Visit parnassusbooks.net/subscriptions to learn more and sign up! 📚Signed First Editions Club (literary fiction) 💞Love, Parnassus (18 romance) 🖤ParnassusNext (young adult lit) ⚡️Spark (middle grade lit, ages 8-12ish) 🌱Sprou
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It’s Friday, and if you haven’t read this towering stack of great literature, it’s new to you! This week, Ann mixes it up a bit and responds to an op-ed by David Brooks in the NYT. Is the novel really dead? Read the article, watch Ann’s take, and let us know what you think. Links in bio. #parnassusbooks #bookrecs #booktok #davidbrooks #nyt #oped #annpatchett
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Hi friends. We’re so very sad to share that our beloved Sparky passed away yesterday afternoon. Though Ann truly appreciates your condolences and kind messages, she’d prefer you not send her anything. If you feel moved to do something in Sparky’s memory, Ann and Karl would love for you to make a donation to your local shelter. We spent a long time trying to decide what to say here about Sparky, but nothing we came up with felt like enough. Nothing could fully encapsulate what a special dog he wa
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Ann Patchett Recommends Edith Wharton's Best Novel
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It’s graduation season!!🎓 Ann has the perfect book bundle for every graduate, but also for anyone in need of some reflection and inspiration. If you haven’t read these books, grab copies for yourself and a friend at the link below. New to You picks: https://www.parnassusbooks.net/newtoyou #parnassusbooks #newtoyou #congradulations #classof2024 #annaquindlen #annpatchett #davidfosterwallace #chimamandangoziadichie #georgesaunders #laurengraham #sandraboynton #shoplocal #readmore #nashville | Par
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Far from the Madding Crowd — Summer Beach Read Recommended
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It’s Friday, and you know what that means… Another great book rec for your weekend reading pleasure! Our friend Lily King thinks you should pick up a copy of Tessa Hadley’s Late in the Day (a former First Editions Club pick!) as your next read. Get a copy at the link in bio! #booktok #lilyking #tessahadley #tbrpile #nashville
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It’s not just any Friday… Parnassus turns 13 today!!🎉 To celebrate our teenagehood, Ann has a very special recommendation, plus we’re offering 13% off all purchases today only, both in-store and online!* If you’re shopping with us online, use the code BDAY13 to apply the discount. Thank you so much for all of your support over the last 13 years. We truly wouldn’t still be here without all of the authors and readers who have continued to lift us up. We hope we’ve been able to give you the joy yo
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Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t read these Irish books, they’re new to you!☘️ P.S. we post these videos on IG too, so if TikTok gets banned, find us there🙃 #parnassusbooks #newtoyou #stpatricksday #irishliterature #backlistbooks #eringobragh #shoplocalnashville #readmore #nashville
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