Blushing Books

08/12/2026

SEPTEMBER PRE-ORDERS ARE HERE!!

September indie preorder incentives are here and we want to make sure you don’t miss out!

✨ 9/1 — Stalkers Anonymous by Dana LeeAnn - Author
✨ 9/3 — Falling for Mr. October by Angela Casella
✨ 9/15 — A Crown of Blood and Magick by Amy de la Force ⛥ Author
✨ 9/22 — Kiss of the Black Flame by Helen Scheuerer
✨ 9/22 — Free Falling by Lyla Sage

All preorder incentives are available while supplies last, so don’t wait if you want the goodies!! Link in bio to preorder!

Which September release are you preordering?! 👀

08/11/2026

✨ NEW RELEASE TUESDAY ✨

The new release table is beautiful today!! 📚💗

A very special shoutout to The Bonds of Hercules because we have SIGNED COPIES!! 👀🔥 If you’ve been waiting for this one, now is your chance to snag one!

And can we talk about all the ADORABLE fall books that are starting to make their way onto the shelves?! 🍂🎃☕️ We are officially entering our cozy fall reading era and we are OBSESSED. Give us all the sweaters, pumpkins, small towns, autumn vibes, and romance! 😍

Come see what’s new and find your next read! Which one are you grabbing?!

08/10/2026

IT’S OFFICIALLY THE COUNTDOWN TO ! 💕📚✨

T-minus 5 DAYS until we get to celebrate all things PINK, ROMANCE & BOOKS!! 🎀💗 We’ve been getting SO many goodies in the mail and from around town…which means one thing:

🎟️ HOURLY RAFFLES ALL DAY LONG THIS SATURDAY! 🎟️

And can we talk about this ADORABLE flat lay by one of our favorite local bookstagrammer, Briana ✨️💌📚?! 😍📸 She somehow managed to capture basically everything we love in one picture: the cutest pink Blushing Books hat + the tote we can’t keep stocked, adorable bookish accessories, AND of course, BOOKS! 💕📖

We cannot WAIT to celebrate with you Saturday! Come shop, hang out, celebrate romance, and maybe walk away with some seriously cute goodies. 👀🎀

5 DAYS. HOURLY RAFFLES. ALL THE PINK. ALL THE BOOKS.
Who’s coming?! 💗✨

08/04/2026

✨ HAPPY NEW RELEASE TUESDAY! ✨

Y’all…the new release table is officially overflowing. 😍📚 We packed it so full that we have another table coming in tomorrow just to keep up!

A huge shoutout to Lyla Sage for this absolutely STUNNING deluxe edition of Done and Dusted, and she’s so awesome, that we have signed bookplates to go with it!!

💖 Kayla’s Pick: Fall Too Well
🖤 Anne’s Pick: The Lion and the Deathless Dark

Also, a special spotlight to Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake! We’re counting down the days until we get to Zoom with the author on the 22nd!!

Whether you’re looking for cozy romance, romantasy, dark romance, or your next obsession, this week’s release lineup has a little bit of everything. Come browse before your favorites disappear! 📖💕

Hope to see you in the shop!

08/03/2026

August is STACKED and we can’t wait to spend it with you! 💕📚

Whether you’re joining us for a book club, celebrating Bookstore Romance Day, catching us at the Trash Pandas game, walking while listening to your latest audiobook, or meeting incredible authors, we’ve got something for every romance reader this month.

✨ Here’s what’s coming up:
⚾️ 8/5 – Book Worm Night at Rocket City Trash Pandas
📖 8/13 – Book Club 1: The Romance Revival
💖 8/15 – Bookstore Romance Day with exclusive merch, giveaways & author signings all day!
🌙 8/21 – Clinton Row Night Market + August Audiobook Walk
⚔️ 8/22 – Book Club 2: Kissed by the Gods with a special Zoom chat with the author!!
🏒 8/26 – Book Club 3: Puck
💕 8/29 – Page & Porch Date Night Boxes
✍️ 8/30 – Author Chat & Signing with Maggie Rapier for her new release, Wolftamer

This month is all about celebrating romance books and the amazing community we’ve built together. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first visit, we’d love to see you! 🩷

Save this post, tag your reading buddy, and let us know which event you’re most excited for! 📚✨

08/02/2026

💕 Bookstore Romance Day is almost here, and we’re celebrating ALL DAY LONG! 💕

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 15th from 10 AM–7 PM because we’ve packed the day with exclusive merch, local authors, giveaways, and so much more!

✨ Here’s what you can look forward to:
📚 A raffle ticket with every purchase for a chance to win one of our giveaway prizes.
🛍️ Limited-edition Romance Bookstore Day tote bags (once they’re gone, they’re gone!).
🥤 Brand new Blushing Books koozies for just $4.
💖 A free temporary tattoo with every purchase while supplies last.
✨ Free hair tinsel from our friends at Cosmic Salon & Tattoo from 5–7 PM.
✍️ Meet and chat with local authors throughout the day:
• 10–12: Jack 🌸⚔️📚🌟🖤
• 12–2: Amy Boyles | Romance Author | Southeast US
• 2–4: Maria Esther | Romance Author
• 4–6: Author Amara Wynn

Whether you’re stopping by to grab your next favorite romance, meet an author, snag some exclusive merch, or just celebrate your love of books with fellow readers, we can’t wait to spend the day with you!

Who’s planning to celebrate Romance Bookstore Day with us? 💗📚✨

07/31/2026

📚✨ August Book Clubs are here, and we can’t wait to spend another month talking books with all of you! Whether you’re a seasoned book club regular or thinking about joining for the first time, we’d love to have you.

💐 August 13 | 6–7 PM
The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren

⚔️ August 22 | 10:30 AM–12 PM
Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan | Romantasy Author
🎥 Exclusive in-store Zoom call with Caty Rogan & Vasilisa Drake!

🎭 August 26 | 6–7 PM
Puck by Samantha Allen

✨ Book clubs are just $5 to reserve your seat, and you’ll receive $5 off an in-store purchase that day!

📖 Read however you like! Physical book, e-reader, or audiobook. The only requirement is that you come ready to chat, laugh, and meet some fellow book lovers!

Tag your favorite book bestie and let us know which club(s) you’ll be joining this month! 💕📚

07/30/2026

07/28/2026

✨ NEW RELEASE TUESDAY ✨

Our table got a whole lot prettier today, our TBRs got a whole lot longer, and we’re officially shopping for a bigger table. 😍📚

We’ve got so many oncredible new releases hitting the shelves today, so whether you’re looking for romance, romantasy, or your next obsession, we’ve got you covered.

Signed copies of Fossil Fued by Maggie North are definitely a highlight, so better grab your copy fast!

⭐️ The star of this week’s lineup? DAGGERMOUTH is FINALLY here! The viral BookTok favorite is back in its gorgeous traditionally published edition, and trust us, you’ll want to see this one in person. With stunning new cover and an epic enemies-to-lovers dystopian romance inside, it’s one of our most anticipated releases of the year. 🔥⚔️

Come grab your next read before your favorites disappear! 💕

Who’s coming to see us today? 👀📖