Red Door Bookstore & Gifts

10/17/2026

Good grief, these are cute! ❤️📚

Snoopy and the Peanuts gang have found their way to Red Door, and we're loving every bit of this adorable collection!

From The Peanuts Guide to Friendship to the sweetest Snoopy plushies and little gifts, there's something for Peanuts fans of all ages.

Perfect for gifting, collecting, or treating yourself to a little childhood nostalgia.

Stop in and see what's new!

📍 Red Door Bookstore & Gifts | Downtown Portsmouth
Tuesday–Friday 10–4 | Saturday 10–2

Who's your favorite Peanuts character? 🐾

10/15/2026

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 📚

Can you believe Red Door Bookstore & Gifts has been open for just over six months?!

We've loved becoming part of downtown Portsmouth, and now we want your feedback!

What are you loving about Red Door, and what would you love to see more of? Books, favorite authors, unique gifts, or something completely different? We're all ears!

And don't worry! 🎄 We'll be transforming Red Door into the Winterfest wonderland you know and love very soon!

Drop your ideas in the comments! Your feedback helps us make Red Door even better.

Thanks for an amazing first six months. We're just getting started! ❤️

10/14/2026

📚💕 The best blind date you've ever been on... GUARANTEED! 😉

Our Fall Blind Date with a Book bundles have arrived at Red Door, and we are OBSESSED with how cute these are! 🍂🎃

Forget swiping right. We've already picked out your next perfect match! ❤️

Each book is wrapped up in the cutest seasonal packaging, complete with little surprises and just enough hints to help you find your next great read.

💕 Romantasy
🍁 Romance
👻 Th out

And while they say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover... we're making an exception for these! 😍

Perfect for a cozy fall night, a gift for your book-loving bestie, or a little treat for yourself.

Stop in and grab your mystery match before they're gone!

📍 Red Door Bookstore & Gifts | Market Street
🕰 Tuesday–Friday 10–4 | Saturday 10–2

So tell us... which blind date are YOU choosing? 💕🍁👻

10/09/2026

🎃📚 October called... it wants something SCARY on your bookshelf! 👻

There's just something about a chilly October night, a cozy blanket, and a book that keeps you turning pages WAY past bedtime. 🔦🍂

Whether you love a good psychological thriller, a creepy mystery, or a story full of twists you never saw coming, we've got some great picks waiting for you at Red Door!

🖤 The House in the Pines
🖤 Hide and Seek
🖤 The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
🖤 The Midnight Library

Some are spooky, some are mysterious, and some bring a little magic to your fall reading lineup!

So tell us... do you LOVE a book that scares you, or do you prefer to sleep peacefully at night? 😂👇

Stop in and find your next October read!

📍 Red Door Bookstore & Gifts
⏰ Tuesday–Friday 10–4 | Saturday 10–2

10/08/2026

🍂📚 Let's settle a little fall reading debate!

When the weather gets cooler and you're ready to curl up with a good book, what genre are you reaching for?

🍁 A. Cozy romance
🔍 B. Mystery or thriller
👻 C. Something spooky
📖 D. Whatever's next on my TBR pile!

We're curious what everyone is reading this season!

Drop your letter in the comments! 👇 And if you're looking for your next fall read, stop by Red Door and browse our shelves. ❤️

📍 Red Door Bookstore & Gifts
⏰ Tues–Fri 10–4 | Sat 10–2

10/07/2026

🍂 It officially smells like October at Red Door. 🍎🎃

Cooler days, cozy books, and all the fall scents... we’re here for it.

Our fall candles are stocked with scents that basically smell like October in a tin.

Drunkin Pumpkin, Farmhouse C***r, Apple C***r Donut and more are waiting to make your home feel a little cozier this season. 🕯️

Pair one with a new book and you’ve pretty much perfected a fall evening. 📖🤎

Stop in and find your favorite!

📍 Red Door Bookstore & Gifts
🕰️ Tuesday–Friday 10–4 | Saturday 10–2

Which fall scent are you choosing: 🎃 pumpkin or 🍎 apple c***r?

10/01/2026

☕🍂 Crisp fall mornings were made for a good cup of coffee.

Cool air outside, something warm in your mug, and maybe a good book nearby. Does it get much better?

For the coffee lover who wants to take their cup to the next level, Craft Coffee: A Manual is all about brewing a better cup at home, making it a fun addition to your own collection or a great gift for your favorite coffee person. 📖☕

And we couldn’t resist pairing it with this little quote:
“How do you like your coffee?”
“With you.” 🤎

Stop by Red Door, browse awhile, and soak up a little cozy fall goodness with us.

📍 Red Door Bookstore & Gifts
⏰ This week's hours: Tuesday–Friday 10–4 | Saturday 10–5

09/30/2026

🍂📚 Make Red Door part of your Oktoberfest plans this Saturday! 🍻❤️

We’re joining in on all the Market Street fun with EXTENDED HOURS!

Stop in and shop with us Saturday from 10 AM–5 PM while you’re downtown for Oktoberfest.

We’ll have plenty to browse, including:
👕 $5 TEE BINS!
❤️ Portsmouth merch
🍂 Fall favorites
📚 Books, books & more books
🎁 Gifts, goodies + plenty of fun finds

Grab your friends, enjoy Oktoberfest, stroll Market Street, and SHOP LOCAL while you’re downtown. There’s going to be so much happening, and we can’t wait to see everyone! 🥨🍺📖

🚪 Red Door Bookstore & Gifts
⏰ Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM

Come see what you find behind the Red Door! ❤️

🚪❤️ YOUR OKTOBERFEST WARM-UP STOP.

Before you head to Market Square Saturday, make a stop at Friends of Portsmouth’s Red Door Bookstore & Gifts!

We will be open with extended hours from 10am-5pm!

Shop local gifts, Portsmouth favorites and Friends of Portsmouth merchandise while you’re downtown for Oktoberfest.

Because apparently one can never have too much Portsmouth stuff.

We checked. 😂

Come downtown early, wander Market Street, support our local businesses and then head over to Oktoberfest.

📅 Saturday, October 3
📍 Burnside Brankamp Park at Market Square | Downtown Portsmouth
🍺 https://bit.ly/FOP-Oktoberfest-2026

And while you’re here, tell us: what’s your favorite Portsmouth-themed gift to give someone?

09/29/2026

👻🎃 THE CUTEST LITTLE SPOOKS HAVE ARRIVED! 🎃👻

Our Halloween Dumplings are NOW IN STOCK at Red Door, and they’re ready to bring a little spooky-cute fun to your fall. 🖤

These make the sweetest little Halloween surprise, basket stuffer, or treat for yourself because, really, who can resist a tiny Halloween dumpling?! 😂

Stop in and pick your favorite before these little guys disappear. 👻✨

📍 Red Door Bookstore & Gifts
🕰 This weeks hours: Tuesday–Friday 10–4 | Saturday 10–5

09/26/2026

🏈❤️ GAME DAY, THE OHIO WAY! ❤️🏈

Football season is here, and Red Door has plenty of ways to show your Ohio State spirit on game day! 🌰

We’ve got game day tees for the whole family, with baby, kids, and adult sizes available. Plus, you’ll find garden flags, hair claw clips, and more Buckeye-inspired goodies throughout the store.

Whether you’re heading to the game, hosting a watch party, or cheering from the couch, stop in and get game-day ready! 🏈🙌

📍 Red Door Bookstore & Gifts
⏰ Tuesday–Friday 10–4 | Saturday 10–2