Vintage Books

10/04/2026

Our featured Children's Picture Book of the Week is IF PETS WROTE POEMS: A PARODY COLLECTION, highly recommended by Oliver 😺This is a charming yet also informative little treasure about famous historical figures and their pets.

The unique combination of history and poetry is sure to amuse children and adults alike, while sparking curiosity about the featured pets and their people. Just a few are shown here; others you will meet in the book include Beatrix Potter and her pet lizard, Charlotte Bronte and her pet goose, and even Pablo Neruda and his pet mongoose.

Entertaining and educational, this book serves a bridge to famous people, their pets, and poetry itself. Perhaps it will encourage a few youngsters to write their own poetry from their pet's point of view! Learn and enjoy 😊

10/04/2026

Oliver is here to say that while we welcome any of your gently-used books for trade credit, he does have the final say😼And fair warning: you may or may not get your bag back...

Happy Sunday from Oliver, Maisie (hiding) and their staff here at Vintage Books!

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Maisie says: "Well sheez loueez...looks like one of my employees had a glitch in their system and posted my famous "Where's Maisie?" a day early! Pretty soon I'll have to take over and do it myself😾"

So if you're looking for your usual favorite Thursday post, it's there! We don't want you to miss out on the fun 😄

10/01/2026

The store may not be open yet, but Maisie is ready to play her favorite game of kitty hide-and-seek 😺She may be resting for a bit between her dashes around the store, but she won't stay in one place for very long, so catch her while you can! And as always enjoy browsing the bountiful book displays as you carry on your quest. Happy Where's Maisie Day!

09/30/2026

Author Roberta Kwok stopped into the store today to sign copies of her wonderful book, "Lost in Curiosity", an exploration of scientific adventures, discoveries, and revelations. The book has already received much praise, including this from author Alan Lightman: "Colorful and beautifully written, Kwok's book authentically conveys the daily life and mind of the scientist." We now have several signed copies, and look forward to sharing them with you!

09/27/2026

A DOOR IS TO OPEN, our featured Children's Picture Book of the Week, is all about the wonderful world of....doors! Whether doors to a friend's house, doors into schoolrooms or stores, large or small doors, even hidden or imaginary doors - all of these are shown as pathways to other worlds.

Sometimes the simplest books, in terms of text and illustration, can appeal to young children as they explore common things in their environment and experience, and this book does exactly that. But it also may open some "doors" in their mind, inviting them to discover new "portals and possibilities".

A great introduction to doors of all kinds, this may lead to further discussion and certainly thinking about doors we choose, may have to go through, and doors we can even create! Another one to add to your home and/or school library!

09/27/2026

Staff Pick Coming Soon!

Balder's Gate: Astarion
by T. Kingfisher

Staff-selected swag included with preorder. Releases September 29, 2026.

Someone who shall remain nameless might be a tiny bit excited for the Astarion novel releasing next Tuesday. They have convinced the new book crew to let them give away a little special something--a book-themed charm and bracelet--to those who preorder.

Here's a little more about the story: "Astarion Ancunin was supposed to be a magistrate, not a vampire spawn. He was supposed to serve the law, not the vicious vampire lord Cazador Szarr. And he was supposed to drink fine w**e, not rat blood. Alas—the city of Baldur’s Gate cares little for what’s supposed to happen.

"Though he has been powerless to resist his master’s bidding, haunting the nighttime streets to fetch warm blood, Astarion has never surrendered his hope. One day, this nightmare must end. He just has to find out how.

"When the vampire lord announces a twisted competition for his favor, an opportunity presents itself in the form of a rare prize...and an unlikely alliance. The blood of a dead god is buried deep beneath Baldur’s Gate, and, to get it, Astarion will need the help of a handsome Aasimar paladin named Hahn den Suriel.

"There are just a few problems. Astarion is not supposed to trust his fellow spawn. He’s not supposed to go out into the city for his own ends rather than the vampire lord’s. And he’s certainly not supposed to strike a deal with a stranger whose golden eyes can snare even a blackened, undead heart."

P.S. If you'd like to snag a copy of the audiobook, narrated by Astarion's voice actor Neil Newbon, be sure to order from Libro.fm, a PNW audiobook company that gives back to local bookstores.

Image description: cover of Astarion against a light gold/orange background, decorated with a very cute bat. Text repeated in post except, "The roguish charlatan Astarion will free himself from a centuries-long fate of servitude or die (a second time) trying—in this decadently dark fantasy adventure by award-winning author T. Kingfisher."

09/26/2026

Coming Soon!

The Pumpkin Vice Cafe
by Ellie Alexander

Signed book plates and a recipe bookmark available with preorder.
Releases September 29, 2026.

The 23rd installment of the Bakeshop Mysteries is arriving on Tuesday! The torte crew is back, and they have a lot going on.

"As autumn settles over the charming hamlet of Ashland, Oregon, ushering in cool, crisp breezes and a stunning show of color, everyone at Torte is keeping warm by whipping up a bevy of fall treats and spicy lattes. Jules is nearing her due date, and the whole town is abuzz—placing bets on when the twins will make their grand debut. Helen and the team are working on a secret surprise baby shower, complete with cupcakes, cookies, and a feast fit for royalty, or maybe just a mother-to-be.

"Meanwhile, Lance and Arlo are busy planning their nuptials in what is sure to be as close to a royal wedding as Ashland has ever seen. But when the high-end wedding planner they hired is found dead in the frigid waters of Ashland Creek, what looks like a tragic accident, a slip on an icy bridge, quickly reveals itself as something much more sinister. Jules knows at once—this was no mishap. A killer is loose in Ashland, and they may be ready to strike again."

Image description: cover of The Pumpkin Vice Cafe against a light blue background, decorated with a baby mobile, wedding case, and yellow police line tape. Text repeated/paraphrased in post.

09/26/2026

Meet the Author: Cindy Goyette

Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 1pm-3pm

We are excited to host mystery author Cindy Goyette on October 10. She will be signing copies of books from her Probation Case Files mysteries and her Wiggle Butt Manor series. Stop by anytime between 1pm and 3pm to chat with her and pick up the latest book in either series. We'll also have the other titles in each series, in case you need to catch up!

Image description: author photo of Cindy Goyette along with the front covers of her two most recent books--Diversion, from the Probation Case Files series and Dashing Through the Show from the Wiggle Butt Manor series. "Meet the Author" banner is decorated with a cute black kitten. Text repeated in post.