Rediscovered Bookshop
~Where Books and People Meet~
Independent Bookstore
Boise, ID We have an expert staff to help match people with the books they are hoping to find.
Bruce and Laura Delaney opened the Rediscovered Bookshop in September of 2006 to create a place where people could find books and conversation. We carry new and gently used books.
Is September making you crave the crispness of Fall and Spooky Season but you're not quite ready to give up Summer? Why not partake in a bit of both with a scary summer read!
Check out our blog post to help curb your craving for summer spooks: https://www.rdbooks.org/blog/10-erie-titles-sate-your-summer-spookies
It's , so here are a few staff recs ππ
Let us know what Memoirs you love on this in the comments!β¬οΈ
π Books Featured: π
1. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
2. In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
3. The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton
4. Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
5. Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller
6. Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
7. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
8. I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
9. Solito by Javier Zamora
10. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
π Next Thursday π
Rediscovered Books is pleased to host debut author Brendan Shay Basham in conversation with local author Jamey Baumgardt for the paperback release of Swim Home to the Vanished.
Meet and Greet Begins at 6 PM.
Conversation between Brendan and Jamey at 6:30 - 7:10 PM.
Book Signing at 7:10 - 7:30 PM.
Basham's Book is available for pre-order now: https://www.rdbooks.org/event/2024-09-05/first-thursday-brendan-shay-besham-and-jamey-baumgardt
"I will do it tomorrow, " said Toad. "Today I will take life easy." ~ Arnold Lobel π
Take life easy and enjoy a little reading, painting, and play time with your family, inspired by Frog and Toad.
Have you read Karen's recommendation, All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker?
For those in need of a captivating thriller, this is the book for you!
Check it out! β‘οΈ https://www.rdbooks.org/book/9780593798874
β¨ Jodi Picoult's New Book is Out! β¨
Have you gotten your copy of By Any Other Name yet?
Available to order here: https://www.rdbooks.org/book/9780593497210
π Rediscovered Books is turning 18! π
In true Rediscovered Books fashion, we will be registering voters at the store with Babe Vote -- because we are 18! Plus, we will have fun in-store giveaways, and Blind Dates with a Book while they last.
We'll be partying all day Saturday, September 7th so stop in and celebrate with us!
Nothing is harder than being The New Girl. Add on learning a whole new language, a new culture, and navigating new tween problems and you've got the recipe for this laugh out loud and heartfelt graphic novel by Cassandra Calin.
Add it to your TBR today and find out for yourself why our staff loves it so much!: https://www.rdbooks.org/book/9781338762457
Bedtime is always better with a book. πβ¨
What's your family's favorite picture book right now?
π SEPTEMBER BOOK CLUBS π
FOOD FOR THOUGHT BOOK CLUB
Milk Street Tuesday Nights by Christopher Kimball
Tuesday Sept. 24th @ 7PM at Parcero Wine Bar Garden City
Parcero Wine Bar
CYNICAL LOVERS BOOK CLUB
All Fours by Miranda July
Wednesday Sept. 25th @ 7PM at 8 Horses Lounge
8 Horses Lounge
WILD CARD BOOK CLUB
Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts
Saturday Sept. 28th @ 9:30AM at Broadcast Coffee Boise
Tickets Available Now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rediscovered-bookshop-31205400367
β¨β¨ The Wait is Over! β¨β¨
For all our Linnea Calendar Lovers, the 2025 Linnea Poster Calendars are in-stock and available in-store now. Grab them before they sell out.
Roses are red. Violets are blue. Fall in love this Bookstore Romance Day with a love story recommended just for you π₯°π
β¨ Hate is Loud. We are Louder! β¨
Get Loud, Get Proud, and Show your Love for TJ Klune, with our new Limited Edition TJ Klune Event Tour T-Shirt!
The T-shirt is only available leading up to the event on Wednesday, September 11th at the Egyptian Theatre, where we'll be celebrating the release of Somewhere Beyond the Seaβthe much awaited sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea.
Be sure to grab one before they're gone!
https://www.bonfire.com/limited-edition-tj-klune-event-tour-t-shirt/
When you're in need of a break, you can always turn to a book. π
Backpack? Check. Pencils? Check. Now all you need to complete your kid's back to school shopping is a Back to School book π
Good thing we have a whole list of recommendations on our website now! Check it out: https://www.rdbooks.org/list/back-school-picks
"All aboard the Ambit and meet its motley crew of misfits!
Fall in love with this Sci-Fi found family made up of a galactic war vet, a spunky engineer, their endearing AI captain, and the sweet yet secretive stowaway they picked up along the way. Sarcastic and non-stop fun, this is a new favorite for sure!" ~ Bookseller Jacey
For fans of funny banter and high stakes space adventures, Cascade Failure by L.M. Sagas is a must read! Check it out: https://www.rdbooks.org/book/9781250871251
You best "bee"-lieve we've got all the bee-themed gifts your bestie with a passion for pollinators could possibly need. ππ
π Thank you to everyone who participated in Waldo this Year! π
Did you manage to find him at all the local businesses? If you did and you won a prize, remember to stop by and pick it up. π
β¨ Tomorrow! β¨
Join us for a super sized splish-splashy themed Summer Story Time with our TWO authors Eija Sumner & Lisa Riddiough, in-store Saturday, August 10th at 11AM.
There will be lots of fun and hijinks as we read The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime and Pie-Rats! And be sure to stick around as the Authors will be signing copies of their books at the end.
We'll "sea" you there! π
Books & Cats: the best company for a cuddly evening of reading. π±π
Every book club is different and we wouldn't have it any other way π₯°
We host bookseller-lead book clubs with a varying set of booksellers and genres monthly, as well as coffee book clubs with authors at the table and silent book clubs throughout the year. No matter your taste, there's a book club for you.
Want to get involved with our book clubs? Be sure to follow our socials, check our website's events calendar, or ask a bookseller to find out what's coming next!
And if book clubs aren't enough to get you fully immersed in Boise's bookish side, check out our blog on other ways you can engage with the local lit community: https://www.rdbooks.org/5-ways-get-connected-your-local-lit-community
β¨ Happy National Friendship Day! β¨
Q: What is the best book a friend has recommended to you? π
National Coloring Book Day has come and gone but we've still got plenty of coloring books to help you relax, like this one by local Idaho author and artist Linda Buczynski. π
What do all of these books have in common? π€
Though they originally range in languages from Swedish, Spanish, Korean, and Ancient Greek, they all are translated to English by women!
Which popular title in translation are you adding to your TBR?
You can't deny these little critters are just the cutest! πΎ
Series or Stand-Alone: which kind of Sci-Fi / Fantasy reader are you?
π€ Read it Before You See it π€
See for yourself if books are always better than their movies and grab a copy of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown before it hits theaters this fall π
Get a copy here: https://www.rdbooks.org/book/9780316382007
β¨ This Monday! β¨
Megan Woodward is coming to Rediscovered Books Monday, July 29th from 4:30PM to 5:30PM! Join us for an afternoon story time and book signing for her new book, This Book Is Definitely Not Cursed.
As a special bonus, Megan will be bringing the narrator of the book along with her to help tell the story, as well as some fun crafts!
Come on in, get crafty and try not to get cursed π
We'll see you there!
Want to know what Summer reads our booksellers are raving about? We promise it's an eclectic mix full of excellent titles for your TBR. π
Take a look β‘οΈ https://www.rdbooks.org/our-summer-reads-0
Does the Summer heat have you staying inside? We know just the book to accompany you as you wait for cozy season's return. (Plus, we have AC π)
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Bruce and Laura DeLaney opened the Rediscovered Bookshop in September of 2006 to create a place where people could find books and conversation. We have an expert staff to help match people with the books they are hoping to find. We carry new and gently used books.
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180 N 8th Street
Boise, ID
83702
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Monday | 10am - 6pm |
Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
Thursday | 10am - 8pm |
Friday | 10am - 6pm |
Saturday | 10am - 6pm |
Sunday | 11am - 5pm |
3343 N Five Mile Road
Boise, 83713
Two Locations to Serve You. In Boise at the Corner of Five Mile Rd & Ustick and In Nampa at 1104 12th Ave South. Please Visit Our Website For More Information.