Meet Carissa
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Carissa is the most recent addition to our Brilliant bookselling team. Learn a little bit about her here — or stop by to get her recent recommendations.
Bookish News
Native American Voices
Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
How many Native American authors are on your bookshelf?
Today, we're sharing some of the brilliant & diverse literature being written by Indigenous authors today. Explore the list to find stunning novels, cutting essays, heart-racing thrillers, and more.
The National Outdoor Book Awards 2022
Monday, November 21st, 2022.
There is some amazing nature literature out there: books that sweep us away to beautiful landscapes — or help us prepare for our next outdoor adventure!
For 26 years, the National Outdoor Book Awards have recognized such titles. Explore this year's honored books to step into outstanding natural stories, from a woman’s obsession with the kingfisher to a thriller set on the slopes of the world’s eighth highest peak, to a Viet Nam veteran’s fascination with grizzly bears.
The Brilliant Books Holiday Gift Catalog
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Shop the 2022 Brilliant Books Holiday Gift Catalog! Explore our full catalog to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
Or learn more below:
This Season in Book Fairs
Saturday, November 19th, 2022.
Here at Brilliant Books, it has been an incredibly successful season for book fairs! We've just wrapped up our final book fair of the season, earning over $6,000 for local schools.
2022 National Book Awards
Thursday, November 17th, 2022.
This week, the National Book Award winners were announced. Explore the lists below.
The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence 2023
Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
The shortlists for the 2023 Andrew Carnegie medals have been announced! Check them out at Brilliant Books.
Get Crafting!
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Looking for a new hobby to develop over the coming winter months? Explore some our crafting collection!
With these books as your guide, you can make art for your walls, crochet matching sweaters for your family, or make some beautiful soap to impress your guests. Whatever your craft of choice, we've got some brilliant resources for you.
Amical's Cookbook Dinner Series 2022-2023
Monday, November 7, 2022
Take a trip across the culinary world this winter! Our downtown neighbors at Amical are kicking off the first week of their annual Cookbook Dinner Series.
Head downtown to taste their featured menus, developed from selected cookbooks. Explore this year's schedule and cookbooks on our website below.
2022 World Fantasy Awards
Monday, November 7, 2022
The winners of the 2022 World Fantasy Awards have been announced! These prizes recognize excellent fantasy writing, from novels to short story collections. How many of this year's winners (and finalists) have you read?