Nerd Nite is coming to Takoma Park! People’s Book has a brand new patio and some brand new events to go with it. Keep your eyes on this page for updates on fall dates - Maybe you’ll be one of the lucky few to be in our inaugural line up? Submit your proposal today! takoma.nerdnite.com

The end of summer is in sight! But if you're not ready to cool off, come join one of our free book clubs for hot books and warm, friendly conversations.

Slow summer days call for good books. Will we see you at one of our August author events? There's a little something for everyone!

We love seeing @garethhinds.bsky.social books featured in @usatoday.com! Which is your favorite Odyssey retelling? You can snag signed and personalizd copies of our favorite here! peoplesbooktakoma.com/hinds/

Not to be confused with #BookstoreRomanceDay a week later, #BookLoversDay is for bookworms of all genres! Swing by our shop for a free sticker and that beach read you've had your eye on 😉

Official celebration tshirt design by Matt (design is his passion)

The new @rebeccayarros.bsky.social book contains 13 threshing stories about our fave characters & their dragons. Take a trip back to Basgiath and pre-order your copy with a local bookshop -- we don't send any of our staff members to space. Promise. Out 9/29. peoplesbooktakoma.com/product/empy...

A whole new bookcase awaits. Ah, the beauty. What should we put on it?!

This Sunday at 4:30, join Palestinian and Iraqui poet Jawdat to discuss her new collection inspired by the removal of 70,000 books from Palestinian homes & libraries in 1948. Each handwritten number is reimagined as a book. RSVP: withfriends.co/event/283403...

This is your fault, Jeff.

Waldo is back this July! He's a sneaky one. Will you be able to spot him around Takoma Park? We hope to see you at one of our many author events this month too!

Last day for free shipping -- thank you @bookshop.org!

We would not be happier with the new @calebmorris.bsky.social Takoma Park print! On totes, postcards, dishtowels & magnets... Stop into People's Book to grab one of your own!

July book clubs are hot hot hot! Always free and always fun 😁 Will we see you at one?

Piggie and Gerald are here! Happy third birthday to us! They'll be here taking pictures and saying hello to kiddos all day at: 12-1pm 2-3pm 4-5pm

What patience in our signing line tonight 😜

What a fabulous event tonight with the lovely Lisa See! We even got a double thumbs up from our awesome sound booth 😉 Signed copies await you at the store! @scribnerbooks.bsky.social

The gorgeous new historical novel is out from the beloved Lisa See! We're honored to host an in person talk with her alonside @montgomerycollege.bsky.social on 6/16 @7pm. Free student (any institution) tickets available! Save your seat: withfriends.co/event/279062...

What a blast! See ya next year!

Miss the days of Burning Man & Coachella cause you've got a lil' tot now? Have no fear...Baby Rave is here! On Sat. from 10am-12pm, boogie to some techno remixes of Itsy Bitsy spider and slap on some temporary tattoos 🤪 You bring the sunblock, we'll drop the beats 🔆🎵👨‍🎤 withfriends.co/event/279060...

This might be our biggest event month to date! Show your favorite authors some love! RSVP online at peoplesbooktakoma.com/calendar/

Book clubs are always free to attend! Here's what our groups are reading and discussing in June. You can now view all book clubs (and even RSVP!) on our website: peoplesbooktakoma.com/calendar/

Yesteryear on the Bestseller's List for 5 weeks in a row??? More likely than you'd think. Check out what else is on the list!

Books. Way more reliable than the forecast.

Join us Sunday at 2pm for a conversation and drawing demonstration with the one and only @garethhinds.bsky.social! His deluxe edition of The Odyssey graphic novel is stunning! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/27906183

You know you love it....it's Weekly Bestsellers time!

The war of the angels & the jinns. The deeds of Melchizedek & Enoch. All this & more from in a new novella by @birdlanguage.bsky.social -- like nothing you've read. (Unless you're a medieval Persian scholar). Hear from the author on 5/18 @6pm and leave a new person. withfriends.co/event/279061...

Come meet everyone's favorite economist @arindube.bsky.social this Monday 5/18 for a special, free, after hours event at People's Book. 8pm. RSVP to hold your spot: withfriends.co/event/280165...

Feeling nostalgic for your former days at Coachella or Burning Man? Get your kiddo (age 0-5) from wired to tired with a few hours of busting moves! Sat. 6/6 10-12 *nursery rhyme remixes* *temporary tattoos* *face painting* *hydration station* *DJ photo booth* RSVP: withfriends.co/event/279060...