"'This is just a change of setting, a new storyline, a fresh chapter. We have a whole book to write,' she says, squeezing me around the shoulders, 'and how do we write it?'
'One page at a time,' I say automatically."
― Victoria Schwab,
City of Ghosts
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Here we are, introducing yet another page in the Covid-19 pandemic chapter of our story. As of Wednesday, we are taking appointments for shopping in-store, 30 minutes at a time. Be assured we are following state guidelines and taking every precaution to maintain a safe shopping environment. The basics:
- In-Store Shopping appointments must be made by phone
- 10 people allowed in the store at a time with confirmed appointment
- Staff will be masked and we require that you mask also
- Sanitize hands upon entrance
- Drop tables are provided for items you handle, but decide not to purchase (we will sanitize with a UV wand)
- Maintain physical distancing while shopping
- Should you need assistance from a staff member please give them the space they need to help you safely
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Re-opening will be a process and we will learn and adjust as we go. Please be patient with fellow customers and our booksellers as we work out the kinks. This is uncharted territory for us all. If you don’t feel safe entering the store, no worries,
we will continue to offer contactless curbside pick-up. Additionally, you may always have your purchase shipped directly to your home, and books ship for just $1 per book.
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In book news, you’ll find more recommendations than usual as it’s officially summer reading season! We think you’ll find lots of books you’ll want to add to your list. Lastly, parents of children aged Kindergarten through 8th may be interested in our Summer Reading Program. Sign-up starts June 1. We'll be posting a link to sign up on our social media accounts and sending out a dedicated newsletter on Monday with sign-up information.
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May 28 · 6pm · Live Zoom Chat
Berkley Romance is proud to host a group of amazing authors celebrating LGBTQ+ fiction and kicking off Pride Month! Moderated by Michelle Hart, the assistant books editor of
O, The Oprah Magazine, the panel will feature Meryl Wilsner, Casey McQuiston, Kacen Callender, and Gabby Rivera!
Signed copies of Meryl Wilsner's book are available exclusively through Schuler Books
here!
About the Book
A showrunner and her assistant give the world something to talk about when they accidentally fuel a ridiculous rumor in this debut romance.
Hollywood powerhouse Jo is photographed making her assistant Emma laugh on the red carpet, and just like that, the tabloids declare them a couple. The so-called scandal couldn't come at a worse time—threatening Emma's promotion and Jo's new movie.
As the gossip spreads, it starts to affect all areas of their lives. Paparazzi are following them outside the office, coworkers are treating them differently, and a “source” is feeding information to the media. But their only comment is “no comment”.
With the launch of Jo’s film project fast approaching, the two women begin to spend even more time together, getting along famously. Emma seems to have a sixth sense for knowing what Jo needs. And Jo, known for being aloof and outwardly cold, opens up to Emma in a way neither of them expects. They begin to realize the rumor might not be so off base after all…but is acting on the spark between them worth fanning the gossip flames?
About the Author
Meryl Wilsner writes stories about queer women falling in love. Born in Michigan, Meryl lived in Portland, Oregon and Jackson, Mississippi before recently returning to the Mitten State. Some of Meryl's favorite things include: all four seasons, button down shirts, the way giraffes run, and their wife.
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Poetry, Prose + Pride
Wednesdays in June · 7pm · Facebook Live
We are celebrating PRIDE month LIVE on Facebook with our multi-hyphenate host, event assistant, bookseller, local author, and poet, Rosie Accola! Visit our Facebook page every Wednesday evening in June to meet and discuss queer lit!
Our first guest:
Rivka Yeker
June 3 · 7pm
Rivka Yeker is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of
Hooligan Magazine, a writer, cultural organizer and a Libra based in Chicago. Their writing practice is rooted in intergenerational trauma/ancestral healing, post-Soviet Jewish identity, queerness and media, and cinema theory.
For more on Hooligan Magazine
click here.
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Events to Get Excited About
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Schuler Book Club Virtual Edition!
June 17 · 6pm · Zoom
Join us monthly for the Schuler Book Club—a great way to create community, and engage with new books. This month's read is
The Girl Before
by JP Delaney. RSVP to us know if you're interesting in joining us and we'll get you the Zoom link!
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Storytime LIVE with author Elin Kelsey
June 3 · 11am · Facebook Live
Author Elin Kelsey stops in for storytime! Her book,
The Last Goodbye,
is a story of hope and how we can all lift each other up in a difficult time.
Elin is an award-winning author and a leading spokesperson for hope and the environment.
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LIVE Weekly Kids Storytimes
Mondays + Saturdays · 11am · Facebook Live
Jump into the pages of our favorite books! We will sing songs, make a craft and go on a new adventure—all on live on Facebook!
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Indie Next List goes digital!
Since most bookstores around the country are still closed, or open only in a small way, the Indie Next List has gone digital! The Indie Next List for June as well as the Kids Next Summer List will be posted soon, just in time for summer reading.
Find them here.
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Chapbook Press Presents
Sometimes, good things come from confinement. Having plenty of time to write, a couple local authors completed their projects and recently published through our own Chapbook Press. Give them a look!
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Dads and Grads
It's that time of year when we celebrate the Dads and Grads in our lives. For the Graduate, we have serious gifts like inspirational books, journals, and pens; fun gifts like silly socks and gift cards; practical gifts like all-in-one tools, and thermal tumblers; and perennially favorite gifts, like the Dr. Seuss classic
Oh, the Places You'll Go. For Dads, we've got books, socks, grooming gifts for pampering, mugs, pint glasses and so much more.
Give us a call to shop "virtually" or make an appointment to shop in store.
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Recommended Reads
Fresh releases worth a flip-through (or two)
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