Monthly Archives: May 2020

Summer Reading List 2020

Posted on by under The Reading Life

blog header for Summer Reading List 2020 post; pictures a woman reading on a beach

If you’ve lost all track of time, let us reassure you: Summer is coming! Bas Bleu’s new Summer 2020 edition sails into mailboxes this week, because if ever there was a time to escape with books, it’s now. A new trio of Summer Reading Collections will transport you to England, Australia, Iran, Japan, Poland, Scotland, Iraq, and Denmark (no passport required!), and a plethora of other books and gifts will brighten your day along the way. To help you create your summer reading list, our editors have selected a dozen of our favorite picks.  Continue reading →

How is Bas Bleu Handling the COVID-19 Crisis?

Posted on by under Behind the Scenes, Q & A

Old Try "Work from Home" Covid-19 poster on door

Two months ago, the COVID-19 crisis arrived on our doorstep. (We much prefer to receive book deliveries, thank you very much!) It’s been a whirlwind experience for Bas Bleu’s staff, just as it has been for most Americans. We’ve received a lot of questions from customers over the last few weeks, asking how is Bas Bleu handling the COVID-19 crisis? We thought we’d answer a few of your most common questions here in the Bluestocking Salon.

Q: Is Bas Bleu still open?
A: Yes! We’re packing and shipping orders five days a week. Continue reading →