Wednesdsay, August 17, 2022.
First, let's begin with the challenge. We are hoping to add 300 more members to our rolls of Brilliant Books VIPs by September 15th. Why 300? Because that's the number of members it would take to raise an extra $7,500. And why do we need an extra $7,500 in summer, our busiest season outside the holidays? Well, that requires a bit of a story.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Happy Book Lovers' Day!
This is a day for the readers, the writers, the shelf-fillers, and the page-sniffers. It's for the library-goers, the bookstore explorers, and the people with strong opinions about breaking spines.
Explore our Book Lovers collection below to find brilliant books about books, plus stylish accessories to broadcast your love for reading!
Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Author and historian David McCullough passed away August 7th at the age of 89. Known for his histories and biographies, McCullough shaped the popular understanding of the American past, and his impact on US history will not soon be forgotten.
Monday, August 8, 2022.
In honor of International Cat Day, we're highlighting some of our favorite kids' books that feature our feline friends!
We've got big cats and small cats, scaredy cats and groovy cats, plus a fun cat joke for the occasion (we just couldn't help ourselves).
Friday, August 3rd, 2022.
Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. Inflation is climbing and so are book prices, and it's past time that we increase our Brilliant Books Monthly prices to match.
In order to continue offering the broadest selection of hand-picked books possible, prices for all subscription types will be going up on September 1st.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Something great and audacious must happen in secrecy and silence, or it perishes and falls away and the fire that was awakened dies again.
— Robert Walser (translated by Christopher Middleton), Jakob von Gunten
Our bookseller Mike is a literary collector of sorts. Over the years, he's ammassed a collection of stunning book passages, like the one above. Explore some of Mike's favorite literary quotes below.
Friday, July 29, 2022.
This has been an incredible summer for new releases! We've seen new books from Ruth Ware, Ottessa Moshfegh, Patrick Radden Keefe, and so many other incredible authors.
Check out our top ten bestselling hardcovers of the summer below.
Friday, July 29, 2022.
Last week, we introduced John, and now it's time to meet Jessie!
Get to know a little bit about one of our newest booksellers, and explore some of her favorite books.
Thursday, July 28, 2022.
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity of human minds and bodies, to end stigmas around disability, and to invest in the accessibility of our communities and the needs of disabled people.
Learn more about Disability Pride Month at Brilliant Books, and explore incredible reads about people with disabilities.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
Dive into film history and learn the intriguing stories behind some of the most famous movies of all time.
Come in to the store to browse our full Books on Film collection, including the stories that inspired iconic films & a selection of titles to accompany this year's Film Festival lineup!
