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.
Store News
Thank You, James Patterson!
Monday, October 17th, 2022
For the past few years, bestselling author James Patterson has recognized the hard work and dedication of hundreds of booksellers at independent bookstores across the country with his Holiday Bonus program.
In previous years, a total of $250,000 has been distributed to deserving booksellers, including three right here at Brilliant Books!
Got Your Blue Envelope Yet?
Monday, October 3, 2022.
It's back! Our third annual Blue Envelope campaign is here, which means that from now through October 31, when you give Brilliant Books Monthly, you'll get a gift for yourself.
Here's how it works.
You already know that our flagship subscription service, Brilliant Books Monthly, makes a fantastic gift. So fantastic, in fact, that we get hundreds of orders for new and renewed subscriptions during the holiday season alone.
If you place your order early enough to beat the Christmas rush (that is, between September 1-21) we've got a Blue Envelope just for you.
What's in it? Well, like every hand-picked Brilliant Books Monthly selection, it's a surprise.
Mikayla's Goodbye
Friday, September 30, 2022.
Our bookseller Mikayla is heading off to adventure in Spain! Read more about her time at Brilliant Books — and what she's got planned next.
Thanks to Mikayla for lending us your time and book recs! We'll definitely miss you.
Justin's Farewell...Kind Of
Friday, September 9, 2022.
Next week, our bookseller Justin 
is headed off to new things. But luckily for us, we're not saying goodbye forever. Read his article to find out what he's up to!
300 Memberships in 30 Days; or, Adventures in Carpentry
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.
Brilliant Books Monthly Price Increase
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.
Meet Jessie
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.
Meet John
Friday, July 22, 2022.
We have a few new additions to the Brilliant Books team! This week we're introducing John; check back next week to get to know Jessie.
Meet Mikayla
Friday, June 24, 2022.
Brilliant Books has a brand new bookseller: Mikayla! We're so glad to have her on the team, and get her perspectives on classics, poetry, and contemporary literature. Stop by to say hello — or get to know her here.