The Wandering Willow

10/21/2026

New releases that just hit the shelves! Come grab your copy before it’s gone!

10/21/2026

Stop by today and grab something delicious from Angie’s Bloomin Onions and more!
We love food truck days here at the Willow! 🫶🏼🤤

10/20/2026

It's that time again!

We are looking for volunteers to serve as judges in the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers' Scholastic Art & Writing Awards!

As a judge, you will be directly supporting Hindman Settlement School's Literary Arts programming alongside the next generation of writers by reading and scoring an average of 80 works written by young people across the US. All materials are provided online and you can judge from anywhere. We hope you'll join us!

Judging Period: December 17 – January 7
Time Commitment: About 8 - 10 hours total, plus a short online training.

Register to volunteer today: https://bit.ly/4xVWaem
More on the Alliance and their awards can be found here: https://bit.ly/3Xdr6Xm

10/20/2026

Have you gotten your copy of A Court of Splintered Harmony yet?
Shipping is underway, and we’re so excited to get these books into your hands.
Preorder book‑only for morning pickup on 10/27, or secure your midnight release tickets in store or on our app.

10/20/2026

Our Bookshop.org shelves have exploded lately, new sections, curated lists, and all kinds of bookish rabbit holes to wander down.
Come see what’s new:

📚 Check out what the Willow staff are loving right now — our current obsessions, comfort reads, and the stories we can’t stop talking about.

🎃 Find fun Halloween books for the kids — sweet, spooky, silly, and perfect for October bedtime.

🌾 Cure that Threshing Day‑shaped hole in your heart — we’ve built sections full of fantasy, romance, and magical worlds to help you recover from the chaos and joy of release week.

Take a wander through our online shelves and see what calls your name.
bookshop.org/shop/thewanderingwillow

Bookstore + Coffee HouseA little corner of the mountains where books, coffee, community & adventure come together. Find your next story, grab your favorite drink, and keep an eye out for where we wander next.Hindman, KY

10/17/2026

A tremendous thank you to Perkins Head Start for inviting us to participate in their Trunk or Treat tonight! These two amazing ladies hand-crafted their own props for their Wings of Fire theme, inspired by the popular children’s fantasy book series, and had a blast seeing all the kiddos and their families!

We’re beyond grateful to be part of a community that spreads kindness, supports one another, and creates such special memories for our local families.

10/16/2026

🎥☕️ WE NEED YOU, WILLOW CREW! 🌿📚

Ever wanted to be part of the fun at The Wandering Willow? 👀 We’re looking for customers who want to join us for a fun NEW social media video series! 🤎

Don’t worry, you don’t have to be TikTok famous, have a million followers, or be a professional actor! 😂 We’re just looking for fun people who are willing to jump in, let their personality shine, and help us create some entertaining content for the Willow!

🎬 WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? FREE DRINKS, OF COURSE… AND MAYBE MORE! 👀☕️ Who knows what other perks might come with becoming one with the Willow? 🌿😉

👇 HERE’S HOW TO GET IN ON THE FUN!
Simply comment “ME!” below if you’d be interested in participating!
We’ll be choosing people from the comments to join us in upcoming videos, so even if you don’t get picked right away, don’t worry! There will be plenty of opportunities to become part of the Willow crew! 🎉

Tag a friend who would be perfect for this, too! We all know somebody who would absolutely LOVE this opportunity… or somebody who would be absolutely hilarious doing it! 🤣👇

Come for the coffee, stay for the fun, and become one with the Willow! 🌿📚🤎

10/16/2026

🌸 The Bloom Cooler is FULL 🌸

Run by and grab your favorites before they’re gone,
mix it up however you want!

10/15/2026

Guess the book by the sprayed edges…
A little horror, a little mystery, and a whole lot of red.
This edition is gorgeous, gory, and perfect for October.
Any guesses which story is hiding under the “blood”?