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Parnassus Books An Independent Bookstore for Independent People in Nashville, TN. Owned by author Ann Patchett. Mission Statement:
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Parnassus in Greek mythology is the home of literature, learning and music. We will be Nashville’s Parnassus by providing a refuge for Nashvillians of all ages who share in the love of the written word. We will partner with and support local writers and artists, businesses and institutions. We will strive to bring readers the best books in literature, non-fiction, children’s books, local interest and the arts in both printed and digital formats. We will provide venues for writers to connect with readers, and readers to connect with books. By doing this we hope to complement and add to the rich cultural character of the Athens of the South.

Thank you, Nashville, for voting us Best Bookstore in this year’s Best of Nashville poll! We’re so proud to stand alongs...
10/10/2026

Thank you, Nashville, for voting us Best Bookstore in this year’s Best of Nashville poll! We’re so proud to stand alongside all of our bookselling brethren in this incredible literary city. (Special shoutout and congratulations to The Bookshop, Novelette, and Duckbill Bookshop for their BON features this year!) Thank you for shopping local. Thank you for supporting your community. Thank you for reading.

10/09/2026

This week, Ann is exploring a structure she has found to be present in some of her favorite novels. Get your copy of The Awkward Age at the link in the comments below!

No month is complete without staff picks for the young & young at heart! We’re covering pickles, pools, puns, and everyt...
10/08/2026

No month is complete without staff picks for the young & young at heart! We’re covering pickles, pools, puns, and everything in between. See the list at the link in the comments below⬇️

Happy October staff pick day to all who celebrate! Head to the link in the comments below to see what our booksellers ar...
10/07/2026

Happy October staff pick day to all who celebrate! Head to the link in the comments below to see what our booksellers are loving this month.

10/06/2026

The Laydown Diaries: October 6, 2026

Today might just be the biggest laydown day of the year! Barbara Kingsolver, Lydia Millet, Michael Lewis, Nathaniel Philbrick, Stephen King & Peter Straub, Veronica Roth, Jasmine Guillory, and MORE have new titles out today. Nemo is very excited about it, as are the rest of us. Oh, and no big deal, but Whistler has officially sold over 1 million copies. Check out all the books discussed today at the link in the comments below!

It’s a big week of events! Head to parnassusbooks.net/events to learn more and make your plan to join us for these and m...
10/05/2026

It’s a big week of events! Head to parnassusbooks.net/events to learn more and make your plan to join us for these and more upcoming events!

📚10/5 - Hernan Diaz
📚10/6 - Sharon Cameron; Harry Connick Jr.
📚10/7 - Yotam Ottolenghi
📚10/10 - Winnie-the-Pooh 100th Anniversary Storytime
📚10/11 - Barbara Kingsolver (SOLD OUT)

Can you believe we’ve had 175 New to You picks? The Fridays have flown by! Which pick has been your favorite to discover...
10/03/2026

Can you believe we’ve had 175 New to You picks? The Fridays have flown by! Which pick has been your favorite to discover so far?

10/02/2026

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Wow, I sure wish Lindsay at Parnassus thought of me as a person of taste and distinction”? Now’s your chance! Grab a copy of Cassandra at the Wedding at the link in the comments below.

October might just be our busiest event month of 2026! Register now so you don’t miss your chance to see these fantastic...
10/01/2026

October might just be our busiest event month of 2026! Register now so you don’t miss your chance to see these fantastic authors. Plus, make your plans to attend the FREE Southern Festival of Books on October 17 & 18! The schedule is live now, and the lineup is stacked! Get all the information for these events and more on our website: parnassusbooks.net/events

09/29/2026

The Laydown Diaries: September 29th, 2026

We’ve got a long video for you today because there are SO many great books releasing! Local author and Nashvillian treasure, Bonnie Smith Whitehouse joined us today to talk about her new book: In Our Hands: A Maker’s Manifesto. Lindsay also had a super special guest join her. Unfortunately, he came across a little one dimensional on camera! To see all the books featured in today’s video, check the link in the comments below!

Address

3900 Hillsboro Pike, Ste 14
Nashville, TN
37215

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+16159532243

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