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The Toadstool Bookshop, Keene NH

Name: The Toadstool Bookshop, Keene NH
Address: 12 Emerald Street, Keene, NH, 03431, US
Telephone: +16033528815
Price range: $$
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Enchanting selections of wonderful books since 1972 We carry new books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, greeting cards, used books and more!
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We can also order those hard-to-find and out of print titles for you. There's nothing like an actual book to make your imagination soar!

06/18/2026

Summer storm weather is perfect for cozying up with a new favorite paperback - and with so many new paperbacks coming into the Toadstool, there's some excellent ones to chose from. Here's just a small sample!

🍄 "Mother Emanuel" by Kevin Sack - A sweeping history of one of the nation's most important African American churches and a profound story of courage and grace amid the fight for racial justice - from a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.

🍄"Hemlock & Silver" by T. Kingfisher - a dark reimagining of "Snow White" steeped in poison, intrigue, and treason of the most magical kind; Anja, a healer who drinks poison to save lives is called upon by the king to heal his sick daughter, Snow. But things are more than they appear when she discovers a hidden world inside a magical mirror.

🍄"Smile for the Cameras" by Miranda Smith - An actress desperate to reclaim her fame must survive the real-life plot of the horror movie that made her famous in this psychologically twisted locked-room thriller.

06/16/2026

This beautiful summer's day has a full compliment of new releases to add even more sparkle to your afternoon. Highlights include...

🍄 "Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home" by Zach Weinersmith - a cartoon-illustrated middle grade novel starring a ferociously inactive kid who is dragged against his will into the madcap adventures of his friends and family

🍄 "The Emilys" by Heather Abel - the residents of a New England town become obsessed with finding the cure for a mysterious ailment spreading through their community in this kaleidoscopic novel about love's capacities in a changing world

🍄 "Monster of a Land: On the Road in Search of Modern America" by Lauren Hough - an update of John Steinbeck's trip in "Travels with Charley", a cross-country journey exploring modern America with signature observational wit, searing social commentary, and perspective as someone who knows what it's like to truly exist on the margins in this country

Stop in to browse our new release displays, or shop online, at toadbooks.com

06/15/2026

It's which means we will be focusing on manga that showcase representation!

presents "A Howl of the Heart" by Ayato Miyoshi, rated older teen.

In a war-torn era, a man devastated by the loss of his lover and fellow soldier discovers that his beloved may still be among the living!

Uru and Tenyo are two elite soldiers with a bond that runs deeper than blood. Living together and fighting side by side has only heightened their affection for one another...but in a world ravaged by war, connections can be severed in an instant. When Uru loses his life, he leaves Tenyo behind with nothing but a final kiss goodbye.

After two years of mourning, Tenyo sneaks into the enemy general Kakezuki's territory with the intent of finishing him off, as promised to Uru. But when he gets there, he finds that the enemy looks exactly like his dearly departed brother-in-arms! There's no way Uru is still among the living...or is there?

Start the series today by ordering from this link:
https://toadbooks.com/book/9781646094745

06/11/2026

With all this summer heat, it's the perfect time to grab a new paperback book and read in the shade! Here's some that we think would be perfect for summer reading!

🍄"The Summer Girlfriend," by Kristina Forest - A fake summer fling between a stand-in girlfriend and a handsome business heir becomes way too real in this glittering new romance.

🍄 "Ghostly Kyoto," collected by Eric Faure - Ancient temples, haunted bridges, and spectral women--discover 87 supernatural tales where Kyoto's history and Buddhist lore entwine with restless spirits, Hungry Ghosts, and the rituals that keep them at bay.

🍄 "Letters From The Last Apothecary," by Bita Behzadi - Nestled between steel skyscrapers lies a small shop stocked with old magic and experimental elixirs. This cozy historical romantic fantasy debut is a tale of mistaken identity, reluctant partnership, and the quiet, transformative magic of being truly seen - on and off the page.

06/09/2026

An excellent array of new books for your consideration... today's highlights include:

🍄 "Piglettes" by Clementine Beauvais - Mireille, Astrid and Hakima have just been voted the three ugliest girls in school by their classmates online. But are they going to sit around crying about it? ...Well, yes. But not for long!
A wickedly funny and uplifting coming-of-age road trip story of friendship, fun and setting yourself free-- winner of France's biggest prize for teen and YA fiction

🍄 "Daughters of the Sun and Moon" by Lisa See - the story of three Chinese women whose unexpected friendship helps them survive and, despite the odds, thrive, in the turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles

🍄 "The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright: The True Story of Mass Murder in Paradise" by Casey Sherman - a portrait of an artist who could not escape the shadows of his own making--and who rose, again and again, from the ashes

It's a beautiful day to be out and about, and a visit to the bookstore sounds perfect! Stop in to browse our new release displays (we're open until 8 pm!), or shop online, at toadbooks.com
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06/08/2026

It's which means we will be focusing on manga that showcase representation!

presents "The Anemone Feels the Heat" by Ren Sakuragi, rated teen.

"I want to learn to like you."After screwing up the entrance exam for the high school she wanted, studious Nagisa has resolved to keep her chin up and move on. That is, until she meets a sickly girl named Mashiro at her new school--the very same girl who threw a wrench into her plans on exam day! Every time Nagisa looks her in the eye, she remembers her failure. Even so, she vows to warm up to Mashiro rather than hate her. And when Mashiro is inspired to change her own outlook on life, it may just bring them closer than Nagisa ever expected...

Start the series today by ordering from this link:
https://toadbooks.com/book/9798855400953

06/04/2026

This week was packed with new releases - here's some of our favorites!

🍄 "The Clock House Murders," by Yukito Ayatsuji - A deviously clever, locked room puzzle mystery in which brilliant detective Shimada Kiyoshi must save a team of paranormal investigators, trapped in an abandoned house, as they are picked off one-by-one!

🍄 "Katabasis" by R. F. Kuang - Two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor's soul - perhaps at the cost of their own.

🍄 "Mark Twain," by Ron Chernow - In this richly nuanced portrait of Mark Twain, acclaimed biographer Ron Chernow brings his considerable powers to bear on a man who shamelessly sought fame and fortune, and crafted his persona with meticulous care.

06/02/2026

It's two weeks of new releases in one photo! And twice the number of recommendations for your reading pleasure. Highlights include:

🍄 "Bonebag" by E.M. Elliott and David Elliott - a riveting horror-tinged middle-grade fantasy about a forest-dwelling boy forced to confront the mysteries of his life

🍄 "Watermelon Pool" by Bonsoir Lune - when the summer sun is in full force, there's only one way to beat the heat: dive into a watermelon pool... this bestselling picture book from Korea is a glorious celebration of imagination and summertime

🍄 "The Midnight Train" by Matt Haig - When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop? - a magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of "The Midnight Library"

🍄 "Land" by Maggie O'Farrell - a soaring historical novel set in Ireland in the years before and after the Great Hunger, where a father and son are working for the great Ordnance Survey project to map the whole of Ireland

🍄 "The Land and Its People" by Davis Sedaris - throughout these essays--at once acerbic and tender, playful and profound--Sedaris shows how much there is to marvel at when you keep your head up and your eyes open, observing with warmth and curiosity our fascinating human species and the lands we inhabit

🍄 "The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government" by Barbara McQuade - former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade offers a piercing, urgent, and deeply informed exposé on the escalating threat of far-right politics to American democracy and national security--and a clear roadmap for how to stop it

Stop in for a visit and browse our new release displays, or shop online, at toadbooks.com
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06/01/2026

It's which means we will be focusing on manga that showcase representation!

presents an endearing story done by the creator of Our Dining Table. This is "Lion Hearts" by Mita Ori rated teen 13+.

A sweet Boys' Love story about young love and how it can withstand the test of time.

As children, Shishimaru and Leo were inseparable. Shi-chan was so infatuated with Leo that he proposed to him! But as the years went by, they grew up and parted ways--until ten years later, when the two reunite. Have their feelings remained or have they been apart for too long?

Start the series today by ordering from this link:
https://toadbooks.com/book/9798893734027

05/28/2026

Starting Monday (6/1) the Toadstool in Keene will now be open from 8 AM to 8 PM Mondays through Saturdays!

Come on in and browse through our puzzle and pen selection while you get a head start on your morning!

Address

12 Emerald Street
Keene, NH
03431

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 8pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+16033528815

Website

http://www.toadbooks.com/

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