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Ancestry & Ink
How to Begin Writing Your Own Memoir for Your Grandchildren
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Honoring the Women who Changed Literature
Featuring
Agatha Christie
Christianna Brand
Mary Alden Hopkins
Doris Webster
Women’s History Month is a time to honor the courage, creativity, and contributions of women who have shaped our world — and our bookshelves. At Bas Bleu, we are proud to celebrate the authors, thinkers, and trailblazers whose words continue to inspire thoughtful readers everywhere.
Honoring the women who changed literature means celebrating the voices that redefined genres, challenged norms, and shaped how we read today. In crime fiction especially, a few remarkable women didn’t just participate — they transformed the field.
Women’s History Month
Celebrating the Voices of Today
Featuring
Marie Benedict
Janet Skeslien Charles
Ann Hood
Madeline Martin
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the voices of modern women writers who illuminate the past, challenge the present, and inspire the future through the power of story. Authors like Janet Skeslien Charles, Ann Hood, Heather Terrell, and Madeline Martin bring history to life with unforgettable women at the heart of their novels—librarians, mothers, writers, rebels—each navigating impossible circumstances with courage and conviction. Through their richly woven narratives, these writers honor the resilience, creativity, and enduring strength of women, reminding us that stories are not only reflections of history, but instruments of change.
In Honor of Black History Month
In honor of Black history month, Bas Bleu spotlights a heroic real-life pilot, Bessie Coleman who is the subject of one of our favorite recent historical fiction titles.
February: A Month for Readers
February may be short, but it’s rich with meaning for book lovers. Winter still invites us to slow down, curl up, and spend time with stories that comfort, challenge, and inspire.
As the days quietly begin to lengthen, February encourages reflection, curiosity, and connection. From all of us at Bas Bleu, thank you for celebrating the joy of reading with us—this month and always.
In Search of the Perfect Man:
Jane Austen’s Heroes
Those of us with an affinity for Jane Austen’s novels—the sly wit, the razor-sharp social commentary, the forgiving empire-waist dresses—also have a soft spot for Austen’s leading men. But while these half-dozen gentlemen all share a strong sense of honor and an affinity for bright, independent-minded women, they aren’t interchangeable. So which Austen hero is right for you?
Puffin in Bloom Boxed Book Set by Jane Austen
Three of beloved author Jane Austen’s timeless classics—Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility—are brought together in a stunning gift box, featuring beautifully illustrated covers and slipcase. This elegant set makes a lovely gift for established Janeites as well as your readers just being introduced to her work.
Pride and Prejudice Tea Towel
We can’t be reading all the time—sometimes we must cook, too. This pretty tea towel looks like an enchanting edition of Jane Austen’s classic, so beloved books are never out of mind. 100% recycled cotton. Machine wash.
“Curiosity Challenge for Midlife”
Love in Every Detail
A Valentine’s Day Celebration with Bas Bleu
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of connection—romantic love, lifelong friendships, family bonds, and even the simple joy of treating yourself. At Bas Bleu, we believe the most meaningful gifts are the ones that feel personal, thoughtful, and beautifully chosen. This Valentine’s season, we invite you to slow down, savor the moment, and surround yourself with things you truly love.
Difficult and Unusual Words
From Page to Tea Cup
The Secret Light Between Pages
Why We Still Love Handwritten Letters
(Even in the Digital Age)
What’s in a Name
The Magical World of Dr. Seuss: How One Man Changed Children’s Literature Forever
Few names in children’s literature are as instantly recognizable—or as joyfully rhymed—as Dr. Seuss. Born Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts, this imaginative author and illustrator forever changed the way children learn to read, dream, and think.
A Literary Welcome to Fall
Why We Hang Stockings at Christmas
A Thanksgiving Note from Bas Bleu: Gratitude, Gatherings, and the Stories We Share
The Delightful History of Advent Calendars
Cheers to a Bookish New Year:
Turning the Page with Bas Bleu
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