Books & Bards

09/13/2026

Our latest Substack article on the NY literary scene in the fall.

Literary Essay by William Weger

07/29/2026

Booker Prize Longlist Released for 2026
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czekl599087o

Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year.

07/19/2026

Why Reading Matters Even More

Optimists once believed that universal literacy was inevitable. Now it seems that the age of reading might be a short anomaly in human history.

06/27/2026

🎩 Books & Bards is now on Substack. Featuring our Bookstonian blog. This classic book review highlights The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux.

📚 Books & Bards is celebrating our 10th Anniversary in 2026.😊

05/02/2026

🎩 It's a great day to read. And to go to the library. The benefits and value of our local libraries are immeasurable.

📚 Read books. Support your local library. Lit to Live By.❤️

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01/23/2026

🎩 Books & Bards celebrates its 10th Anniversary today. The online literary apparel company opened in 2016 on January 19 — Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday. The company specializes in online literary gifts, apparel, accessories, and classic books.

😊 With more than 400 literary-themed products, Books & Bards offers book lovers a full spectrum of shopping options, including candles, mugs, sweatshirts, t-shirts, bags, posters, socks, and stickers.

🎉Many of the company’s fine arts gifts celebrate POE, the famous Maryland poet and author.

Some have been sold at the Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia.

01/10/2026

🎩 New arrival! The Betty Boop book t-shirt, celebrating just a girl and her books. Splendid literary and Valentine's Day gift for book lovers and fans of the famous 1930s cartoon character.

❤️ Visit our profile for shopping options via our online store or Etsy shop. Multiple colors and sizes available. Lit to Live By!

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11/16/2025

🎩New Arrival! A marvelous memoir of sorts by Margret Atwood. Author of The Handmaid’s Tale. Filled with interesting life stories and humor. Learn about her writing and connection to us. Entertaining and a must read for Atwood fans!♥️

📚Visit our profile for shopping options. Happy reading!🙂

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10/19/2025

🎩Fall is here! Our literary candles are great for gifts and reading literature on crisp autumn nights.📚

📓More than 60 classic book titles available. The eco-friendly candle itself is made 100% with a natural soy wax blend and cotton wick. Choose between ambrosial fragrances such as Vanilla Bean, Comfort Spice, and Sea Breeze.

🎩Visit our our online store or Etsy shop. Happy Reading!

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10/11/2025

🎩Love this 25th Anniversary Edition of On Writing. From a master storyteller, some great tips for all writers.😊

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