What’ll it be? A novel or a volume of short stories? Perhaps a glossy book about their favorite hobby? Mystery, poetry, biography? A little book of humor for the stocking? Our booksellers have everyone on your list covered. Come visit today — or click to shop online!
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We’ve learned over the past couple of years that there’s always a little flurry of visitors to Parnassus just before the Southern Festival of Books kicks off at noon on Friday; so this year, we’ve prepared a special welcome! On Friday, from 10-12, feel free to stop by the store on your way downtown to the Festival. Pat the shop dogs, say hello to Parnassus co-owner Ann Patchett, and discover “Dogs as I See Them” — the darling book of 1930s dog portraits that’s just been reprinted with a foreword by Ann. (Yes, she’ll sign copies!)
Are you looking for our shop-people? Coming up this weekend, October 9-11, you can find them…
We asked our manager of books for young readers, Stephanie Appell, to tell us about her favorite YA books. This is what she said…
It can feel daunting to choose books for kids during those years between about second grade and seventh…
Do you know how to find the kids’ books at Parnassus? It’s easy: Just follow the…
What happened on the day Go Set a Watchman was released? Let the shop dogs tell you all about it, from their perspective.
A common request we get from customers is, “I’m looking for a cookbook to give as a gift, and I want it to have something to do with Nashville.” Luckily, Parnassus has no shortage of those, and we’re delighted to report that there’s a brand-new one on the shelves now from local foodie-writer Nicki Pendleton Wood: Southern Cooking for Company.
It happens every summer. Parents come into the bookstore asking, “HOW am I going to get my child to read??” Author Annie Barrows has an idea . . .
He taught you to ride a bike. He paid for your braces. He walked the dog…
Musing 