Parnassus Books
@parnassusbooks
An independent bookstore for independent people in Nashville, TN (shop + airport + blog + bunch of shop dogs) Owned by author Ann Patchett📚
Today on Musing, bookseller Kim interviews Sarai Walker about her latest novel, Furious Violet! As Kim says, this is the Gen X heroine you’ve been waiting for. Read the post: parnassusmusing.net/2026/08/13/s...
Mondays are a drag. You know what isn’t? Being greeted by a shop pup on your way to support your local independent bookstore! We’re here until 6pm today, and we have a few spots left for our 6:30 event with Chang-rae Lee. Come see us!
Spooky vibes abound in this month’s staff recs for young readers! Go on an adventure with aliens, ghosts, vampires & more, all from the comfort and safety of your favorite reading chair. See the full list: parnassusmusing.net/2026/08/06/s...
Our well-oiled staff pick machine is back and right on time for a batch of August recs! Tap the link to see what our booksellers are loving this month: parnassusmusing.net/2026/08/05/s...
Best of Nashville voting is officially open! We’d be honored to be your vote for Best Local Bookstore. Head to the link below to vote and show some love for all your favorite Nashville small businesses! vote.nashvillescene.com/retail-and-s...
It’s the most lovely time of year: Bookstore Romance Day is coming! We have a full weekend of activities planned for you this year and some wonderful local businesses we’re partnering with. We’ll see you here! #bookstoreromanceday #indiebookstore #shopsmall #shoplocal #nashville
Our new collection of Old School Farm Pottery mugs reminds us of something…. Grab your new go-to mug for your morning cup of joe at the link below!☕️ parnassusbooks.net/product/parn...
The latest addition to the Parnassus bulletin board — a visitors map! Pin your hometown (or your country’s flag!) when you come to see us. It’s only been up for a month or so, and we truly can’t believe how many folks from out of town have paid us a visit. Let’s fill it up!
Our June subscription box selections sure are looking good! Our expert booksellers hand select these amazing titles every single month and ship them right to your door. And the best part — we have a club for every age group! Learn more and sign up: parnassusbooks.net/subscriptions
Maybe you’ve heard about some big sales happening online this week, but we’d like to remind you that great value isn’t only measured in discounts. When you shop local, you invest in your community, discover unexpected treasures, & keep your neighborhood one of a kind. Shop small, make a big impact!
Happy Pride from Barnabus and the whole Parnassus crew! Head to parnassusbooks.net/pride to see some of our favorite queer reads or come shop our in-store display!* *Barnabus (aka Pink Pony Bub) is not available for purchase
June events are already in full swing! Don’t miss your chance to hear from these fantastic authors — register for your favorites at parnassusbooks.net/events!
Whistler is almost here, which means Ann’s tour will start before you know it! She’s heading to the UK in August and September, and there are still some North American dates with tickets left (including some virtual options)! Head to annpatchett.com/tour for tickets.
Our summer reading section has returned! Whether you’re a student grabbing required reading or an adult looking for a classic you may have missed in school, we have everything you need. Local teachers and librarians — send us your summer reading lists and we’ll add them to our handy binder!
We’re up for Best Independent Bookstore in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards! If you feel so inclined, we’d love for you to vote for us at the link below. (Psst, you can vote once per day!) Voting ends on June 1. 10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...
Hard to believe May is almost upon us! We hope you’ll join us for an exciting month of events — Jesmyn Ward, Douglas Stuart, Steven Rowley, and many more will be here, so make your plans and register for any or all of these discussions: parnassusbooks.net/events/2026/05
In case you missed our new t-shirt and tote bag reveal, here’s Hannah P. showing the design off! Get your own here: parnassusbooks.net/list/apparel...
Don’t mind us, we’re just reminiscing about Indie Bookstore Day and everyone we spent it with. I mean, Clifford the Big Red Dog was here!!! Thank you all again for showing up for your local indies. It means the world.
Exciting news!! Everyone who pre-orders the print edition of Whistler from Parnassus is eligible to receive a FREE copy of the audiobook, courtesy of our friends @libro.fm! Submit your proof of pre-order at the link below, and Libro.fm will email your copy on June 2. librofm.typeform.com/to/Vai4lerf
Happy Indie Bookstore Day!🎉 We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you today. We’re here until 6pm, so check out our IBD schedule and come see us! Plus, the crew is unveiling our new t-shirt and tote bag! Grab yours in-store or on our website. parnassusbooks.net/event/2026-0...
We’re celebrating Indie Bookstore Day Spirit Week as we count down to the big day on Saturday, and today’s theme is “On Wednesdays We Wear Bookstore Merch!” Shoutout to all these great indies we’re repping today📚
Our bookmobile Peggy lives on with our friends Book'em and she’s making her return to Parnassus on Indie Bookstore Day! Book’em will be accepting new and like new book donations all day long and leading a bookmark-making craft 1-4pm. Join us for a day of bookish fun on April 25th! bit.ly/4cf9XFm
The @libro.fm golden ticket hunt is back! Join us on Independent Bookstore Day (Saturday, April 25th) for a chance to find the golden ticket and win a year’s supply of audiobooks! See everything we have planned for IBD: parnassusbooks.net/event/2026-0...
Our own Kathy Schultenover is a book club expert, to put it mildly. She’s been leading book clubs and workshops for 40+ years, so when she recommends a way to freshen up book discussions, we listen. She suggests Bonding Over Books, a conversation card game! parnassusbooks.net/product/bond...
ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re so excited to share that we’re rebranding! After a years-long coordinated and intense lobby from the shop dogs, we are officially changing our name to Pawnassus. It’s about time the dogs get their due! Stop by the store today and congratulate them on their hard earned victory.
Did you know that March is Indie Press Month? Indie presses are vital to creating a diverse, boundary-pushing literary landscape, and we’re proud to stock their books! See some of our favorite small press reads: parnassusbooks.net/indiepress
Last week, Ann and the team joined Rep. Justin Jones at the Capitol for his 2nd annual Literary Day on the Hill! Ann spoke to a group of high school students from across the city about writing, book banning, self-expression, and activism. Thank you to Rep. Jones and his team for having us!
Happy Ann Patchett Tour Announcement Day to all who celebrate! Get your tickets at annpatchett.com. Can’t come to the tour but still want a signed/personalized copy of Whistler? Pre-order your copy here: parnassusbooks.net/whistler
We’re open today! Come peruse the new releases table to find your next great read. #Booksky