The Next Chapter Books and Art New Bern

09/14/2026

I held back due to space concerns, but here’s my book and crystal haul from Savannah! It’s been so much fun roaming these historic streets before going back to the blessed ac of my hotel. One more day of fun and then I’m heading home tomorrow. Back in the shop Wednesday! E. Shaver, Bookseller The Book Lady Bookstore Books on Bay ❤️

09/04/2026

We now carry Tracy Leutsch OConnor at the store! The large book bundles ($36) contain everything from journals to pens and stickers, the smaller “ditty bags” have smaller journals, pens and goodies, and the $15 mystery tarot bundles have a pack of tarot cards bundled with a carrying bag, bookmark, and crystal. Come get yours before I sell out!

09/01/2026

September newsletter!

We're finally in the BER months! Let's welcome the BRRR and dig into our TBR! Okay, that’s a stretch, but really, don’t you love it when you realize it’s September and the weather is no longer like Hell’s back porch and you can actually consider drinking a hot pumpkin latte? And we all know ...

08/14/2026

Poetry Soapbox is under way now! Come read your poems or listen to us read ours!

08/14/2026

NEW bookmarks FREE exclusively with purchase! Come get yours tonight at ArtWalk and listen to some local poets!

08/13/2026

A few new (and newish) acquisitions I don’t anticipate having on the shelf for long! Guess which one has painted edges!!

08/08/2026

I was gifted this watercolor by the super talented artist Don Zeringue today. You can’t buy it but I do have lots of others by him for sale! Come check them out!

08/04/2026

More about AI

So much to say and I don’t think I’m nearly smart enough to say it, but I’m not sure if I keep quiet I will be able to respect myself. Please. Stop thinking AI is harmless. It isn…

08/04/2026

More about AI. Sigh.

So much to say and I don’t think I’m nearly smart enough to say it, but I’m not sure if I keep quiet I will be able to respect myself. Please. Stop thinking AI is harmless. It isn…