Wicked Words

09/25/2026

Let’s try this again! Since we didn’t meet last month, we’re repeating the reading suggestions for our October 4 meeting. As an added treat, we’ve gone ahead and shared the suggested reads for the November 1 meeting too!

Read some or all of one, two, three, or four of the suggested reads and come chat about it! Or go rogue and read whatever romance moves you this month and come ready to share.

This is a space for romance readers to come together, connect, and chat about the books they love most. All over a glass of w**e, a warm coffee/tea, decedent truffles, and/or delicious snacks from ChocMo. 😍 Talk about all your favorite things in one spot!

09/21/2026

This celebration of spooky season is one for the readers. 📚

Your favorite indie bookstores Ballast Book Company and Wicked Words are popping up at the incomparable Tipsy Blackbird W**e Bar!
Shop with us October 17 from 4-8pm. 🛍️

Bring your friends, put on your most ethereal and haunting garb, grab your favorite drink from the bar, and stock up on your favorite reads, all of which have been specially selected with the season in mind.

You can even turn the evening into your own impromptu silent reading night and settle in with your purchases for a cozy evening of reading out on the town.

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08/30/2026

Friendly reminder that Blush-Worthy Book Club is a little later this month due to the holiday weekend!

We’ll see you 3pm September 13 ChocMo Chocolatier & Cafe to talk all things romance books. No matter what you’ve been reading, we invite you to come meet fellow romance readers, enjoy handcrafted chocolate, delicious food, or your favorite drink 🍷☕️🍵🍺 while we talk about the books we love best.

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08/11/2026

They say a picture is worth a thousand words but it was so busy I barely even got two (so sorry we missed taking one with you Lauren Blakely !) and honestly I’m not sure any amount of words would be enough to truly express how profoundly grateful we are for every single person who came by, said hi, purchased books, gave us drive by hugs, waited patiently in line, and checked to make sure we’d reapplied sunscreen during the Puget Sound Book Festival this year. Nor do I think there are enough words to sufficiently express to each of you how big a difference your support makes.

A very big thank you also to Dr. Lexi LaFleur Brown and Lauren Blakely for joining us to sign books and chat with readers. We were so happy to host you and it is such a joy to see excited readers meeting their favorite authors face to face.

So yes, while there are thousands of things we could say, for now we’re just going to offer a simple but heart felt “thank you” and a fervent “we love you.”

More will come later but now it’s time for us to rest up and recover so that we can celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with you all this Saturday 8/15 at Ty’s W**e and Brew from 3-7pm.

P.S. If you missed seeing Lauren Blakely or Lexi LaFleur Brown this weekend, we have limited signed stock available for online orders and we’ll be bringing signed stock with us to the Bookstore Romance Day Pop-Up!

P.P.S If there are titles you’re looking for or if there are things you want to see more of in the store, now is the time to let us know! Thanks to all of you, we’ll be due for a restock soon here! 😉

XOXO 💋 Wicked Words

08/08/2026

Save your spot before it’s too late!

Only a few more days to sign up! Wicked Words and Ty's W**e and Brew
Link to sign up in comments!

08/02/2026

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with us August 15 at Ty’s W**e and Brew !

We’ll have our pop-up running from 3-7 and you can join in an incredible cookie decorating class with Teress Beggerow, Poulsbo WA from 3-4 then have author Eve Kasey sign one of her incredible contemporary romances for you from 4-7.

Tickets are required for cookie decorating and seats are going fast! https://www.mycustombakes.com/sweettree/presales?fbclid=IwdGRjcATeWpZwZG9mBWZkaWQWUL2pen9SZXszoLxTeyRnu4ZkGLmxoWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4fi2e374h9b7isXIj0Fo2meFSg7XsgxKLIgJvtZnpivUedVvIRHyd6aPJ5uA_aem_5SDj-TwZe_kYpEH6mrY46A

https://facebook.com/events/s/national-romance-book-day-cook/1726885831964158/

No ticket needed to shop the pop up or visit Eve Kasey!

08/01/2026

Did we maybe (definitely) forget to officially post the reading suggestions for book club this month after sharing them to our story? Yes. (Listen, planning the Puget Sound Book Festival can really be all consuming sometimes. 😅🙈) But you know what, the great thing about this book club is that you can read whatever you want to anyways!

So join us Sunday August 2 to chat about whatever romance books you’ve been fancying lately and enjoy some time with your bookish community!

And as penance we’ve already posted the books and date (September 13 due to the holiday weekend!) of the next book club on our website under the book club tab.

07/26/2026

Did someone say signed preorder?!

🐉Dragons + ⚔️ knights + 🏳️‍🌈sapphic romance with a little thievery, druids, and magic 🧙thrown in. This is one you won’t want to miss!

We are proud to be a part of this preorder campaign for the incomparable Lana Kole (if you haven’t discovered Lana’s books yet, what are you waiting for?!)

Preorder 🔗 in our bio! Preorder by 8/1 to guarantee your copy + incentives.

07/18/2026

Sooooo excited about this! 8/15 for Bookstore Romance Day you can catch our shop popping up at Ty's W**e and Brew from 3-7 AND you can join this amazing cookie decorating class from 3-4! Grab a drink, decorate some cookies, then close out the evening by stocking up on your favorite romance reads. All in one stop! Talk about the perfect night out! 😍

Seats for cookie decorating are limited so make sure you grab a ticket and reserve your spot! These classes are so fun. You’ll be shocked at what you can create with Teresa’s expert guidance. Plus, you’ll never have a more delicious sugar cookie. 🍪

💕📚🍷 Celebrate National Romance Book Day with the Perfect Pairing! 🍷📚💕

Join Sweettree Cookie Company, Wicked Words and Ty’s W**e and Brew for a sweet afternoon celebrating all things romance!

Spend the afternoon decorating a beautiful set of romance-themed sugar cookies while enjoying the cozy atmosphere at Ty’s W**e and Brew. Whether you’re a romance reader, cookie lover, or just looking for a fun day out with friends, this class is the perfect way to celebrate.

✨ Your ticket includes:
• Step-by-step instruction to decorate a themed set of sugar cookies
• All cookies, royal icing, tools, and supplies
• A fun, relaxed evening filled with creativity and community

🍷 W**e and other beverages will be available for purchase from Ty’s W**e and Brew.

Bring your favorite book bestie, your partner, or come solo and treat yourself to a creative night inspired by romance, books, and sweet treats!

💕 Seats are limited—reserve yours today!

07/16/2026

🥅Calling all hockey romance fans! 🏒 Your favorite author and ice hockey goalie Dr. Lexi LaFleur Brown ( Dr. Lexi LaFleur Brown) will be signing books and chatting with readers at the Wicked Words booth from 2-4pm during the Puget Sound Book Festival . Come say hi August 9 at the Bremerton Boardwalk!