Here, Bas Bleu’s editors present you with an amusing assortment of astonishing words: a few you may not know at all, and more than a few with meanings you never knew before.

Summer is drawing to an end, which means brand new ghost stories, novels, and nonfiction at Bas Bleu. Check out some of our favorites here!

Today, we give you something new: a list of books (and our reviews) that will keep you glued to your deck chair.

Submitted by Sharon Redgrave
Fiction writers showcase human nature by creating people that never existed, doing things that never happened.

We present a handpicked selection of women’s lit from the depths of Bas Bleu’s stacks—biographies and fiction to inspire and empower, not to enforce the gender roles we’re still challenging in 2023.

Enjoy this joyful collection of poetry and artwork, and keep an eye out for fresh hand-selected books and gifts coming soon.

Cutter’s Pass is the most dangerous town in North Carolina. Abby, a caretaker at the local inn, gets swept up in the suspicions of a mysterious visitor…but she’s going to have to face her own history to uncover the truth.

Liam Callanan’s newest novel, When in Rome, is now available in our latest spring catalog! Check out our interview with the author.

Today, we are overjoyed to announce that Split Rock is available for purchase at Bas Bleu…And, better yet, we scored an exclusive interview with the author herself!

This week in the Bluestocking Salon, we interviewed author Melissa Shapiro about juggling multiple businesses, unexpected social media success, and all her pets!

This week in the Bluestocking Salon, we interviewed author Paulina Bren on her research strategies, how to teach while writing, and her newest venture!

This week in the Bluestocking Salon, we interviewed the delightful co-author team dubbed “Christina Lauren” on their journey as writers, the inspiration behind their addictive rom-com, and the books they recommend.

This week in the Bluestocking Salon, we interviewed this inspiring author on her career trajectory, her writing process, and her advice and recommendations for other aspiring authors.

Winter is “show season” for Bas Bleu, when our editors travel to trade shows to source new products for our catalog. Earlier this month, editor KG headed to New York to attend NY Now, the National Stationery Show, and Shoppe Object.

We’re celebrating 25 years of Bas Bleu (our catalog was “born” in 1994), and our editors and other staff have been touched by the anniversary messages we’ve received from our readers over the past few months.

This week in the Bluestocking Salon, Bas Bleu’s longest-standing employee, brand manager Christie Hall (whom our readers know as CH), reflects on her arrival at Bas Bleu; the company’s early days; and the influence of her mentor and friend, founder Eleanor Edmondson.

Our editors have been brainstorming the best way to give our customers what you’re asking for…while also satisfying some behind-the-scenes technical requirements on our end. We think we’ve found the solution!

Put on your party hat and pop the champagne: Bas Bleu is celebrating our silver anniversary!

In preparation for our monumental 25th anniversary, our editors recently spent an afternoon sorting through old Bas Bleu “family photos” and taking a walk down memory lane! We had so much fun, we’re sharing some of the pictures and memories with you.