Pearl's Books

THE CHARTERHOUSE OF PADMA is a book about multiplicity, betrayal, and recovering yourself. 🍾 Celebrate the launch of this sharp, insightful new novel from author and beloved professor on Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m. at .

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Padma Viswanathan’s novels have been published in eight countries and shortlisted for the PEN USA Prize, the Scotiabank Giller Prize, and others. She has published short fiction, essays and translations from Brazilian Portuguese in Granta, The Boston Review, BRICK, and elsewhere. Full-length translations include São Bernardo, by Graciliano Ramos and Where We Stand, by Djamila Ribeiro. Her most recent books are Like Every Form of Love: A Memoir of Friendship and True Crime and The Charterhouse of Padma, a novel. She is Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Arkansas—Fayetteville, where she is Founding Director of the Arkansas International Writer-at-Risk Residency Program.

It’s a good Tuesday. 🌞 🍂 A new Percy Jackson book, approachable and inventive recipes in PASS THE PLATE by , the new , and of course the new . 👻

is waiting for you. Come browse and catch up with us.

It’s Banned Books Week, and this week’s Pearl’s Pals want to remind you that some banned books have featured dogs, such as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon, Walter the Farting Dog by William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray, and Hop On Pop by Dr. Seuss.
Do you have a favorite banned or challenged book?
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Photo 1 of 10: Chunker
Photo 2 of 10: Sassy + Waffles
Photo 3 of 10: Tiny
Photo 4 of 10: Sandy
Photo 5 of 10: Pearl
Photo 6 of 10: Mali
Photo 7 of 10: Lucas — available for adoption from
Photo 8 of 10: Pancho + Ivan
Photo 9 of 10: Molly
Photo 10 of 10: Becca

What’s new to the shelves today? 🆕 📖 Fresh nonfiction about Fleetwood Mac, Hilary Clinton, Gilmore Girls, overwork, and climate futures. Plus, we’ve got two cute kid’s books about pugs, the new mystery, and ’s highly anticipated novel, THE NIGHT WE LOST HIM. 🌌

We love our Pearl’s Pals community — whether you’re a regular or first-timer, visiting from down the street or far-flung places, an established part of a family or looking for your forever home. You always brighten our day!
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Photo 1 of 11: Thomas
Photo 2 of 11: Lucas — available for adoption from Fayetteville Animal Services
Photo 3 of 11: Auggie
Photo 4 of 11: Winnie
Photo 5 of 11: Nova
Photo 6 of 11: Shawn — available for adoption from Big Paws of The Ozarks
Photo 7 of 11: Archie
Photo 8 of 11: Winston
Photo 9 of 11: Belle
Photo 10 of 11: Theo + Hamilton
Photo 11 of 11: Gary

Looking for a new bedtime story? ☁️ 🛌 Pearl’s staff member Amanda, also a local junior high librarian, has you covered.

“Olivia’s days are busy—playing with her brother, going to the art museum, trying on outfits, moving the cat. It’s no wonder that winding down for bedtime is hard. Ian Falconer’s clever charcoal illustrations set the perfect tone in this read-aloud classic which includes as much for adults to love as it does for kids.” —Amanda

New releases just blew in for your September. 🍂🍁 Our door is open, and our freshly painted shelves are stacked high with sweet, sweet books! Come pick up a horror novel from our resident spooky reader Hallee.

Our poetry fans won’t want to miss out on this Thursday night at Pearls. Fayetteville poets Suzanne Rhodes and Gerry Sloan will be joining us for a reading and conversation of a combination of their new chapbooks under a joint title ‘Flyways’. Each book containing poems about birds. This Thursday night at 6:30! 📚🕊️

We’re open, we’ve got beautiful new shelves, and ✨stunning✨ new books to fill them with! Come on by to and pick out a glossy new read.

It’s a big Pearl’s Pals week — some from before our break and some after, and EVERYONE on a single post! Happy Labor Day from the whole Pearl’s team. We’re happy to be back and excited to show you our updated space.
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Photo 1 of 18: Wally
Photo 2 of 18: Daisy
Photo 3 of 18: Gary
Photo 4 of 18: Mali
Photo 5 of 18: Gus
Photo 6 of 18: Lunabug
Photo 7 of 18: Chip
Photo 8 of 18: Kira
Photo 9 of 18: Ricky
Photo 10 of 18: Isla
Photo 11 of 18: Martha
Photo 12 of 18: Mia
Photo 13 of 18: Leo
Photo 14 of 18: Daisy
Photo 15 of 18: Zeus
Photo 16 of 18: Maine
Photo 17 of 18: Kona
Photo 18 of 18: Everly

Hello, Pearl's Fam!

Good news and bad news. The good news is we're adding more shelves in the store so we can get more books in your hands! The bad news is we'll have to close to make that happen. We're closing August 19-30 for renovations, but we'll still be hosting Pearl's Bookclub and Writers Night. Keep in mind, there will be dust and paint fumes, which we'll do our best to minimize, but if you're sensitive to those things, please proceed with caution!

If you're concerned about a special order you've placed, contact us, and we'll see what we can do to get your books to you.

Thanks for being patient while we grow the store. We love our community and want to serve you all the best way we can.

With love,
Pearl's Team

Join us on Thursday as we welcome Frank Thurmond and Melissa Bacon, both Little Rock authors, to Pearl’s Books for a joint book event. Frank’s book, Lottie Deno, is Civil War-era historical fiction set in the southwest. Melissa’s book, Through Her Lens, follows the life of a woman in World War II-era England. Come one, come all historical fiction fans!

It National Science Week, so this week’s Pearl’s Pals wanted us to remind you about some scientific evidence of benefits from reading books and interacting with animals — such as lower blood pressure, reduced stress, and improved sleep. Wishing you a week full of stories and pets!
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Photo 8 of 13: Harlow
Photo 9 of 13: Mouse
Photo 10 of 13: Mali
Photo 11 of 13: Gary
Photo 12 of 13 Vegas
Photo 13 of 13: Lira

See post 1/2 for more of this week’s .

It National Science Week, so this week’s Pearl’s Pals wanted us to remind you about some scientific evidence of benefits from reading books and interacting with animals — such as lower blood pressure, reduced stress, and improved sleep. Wishing you a week full of stories and pets!
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Photo 1 of 13: Lottie
Photo 2 of 13: Uma
Photo 3 of 13: Gus
Photo 4 of 13: Auggie
Photo 5 of 13: Ruby
Photo 6 of 13: Penny
Photo 7 of 13: Hendrix

See post 2/2 for more of this week’s .

It’s Back to School time! And for many of us that means more time shuttling between school and after-school activities. Stop by Pearl’s and pick up some  Books for the Backseat that will keep the kids occupied on those drives around town.
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“It’s these books’ birthday,” says Hallee. She’s right! 🥳 Happy birthday to the sutry new .author, a book about the history of bookstores by , and this stunner of a short story collection by , THERE IS A RIO GRANDE IN HEAVEN.

today is Work Like a Dog Day? We appreciate all our Pearl’s Pals for their diligence in keeping their people reading — whether it’s helping choose their next book in the store or lap/feet-warming duties at home. Keep up the good work!
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Photo 8 of 14: Monday (available for adoption though )
Photo 9 of 14: Teeb
Photo 10 of 14: Gary
Photo 11 of 14: Olmo
Photo 12 of 14: Tiny
Photo 13 of 14: Penelope + Gertie
Photo 14 of 14: Delko

See post 1/2 for more of this week’s .

today is Work Like a Dog Day? We appreciate all our Pearl’s Pals for their diligence in keeping their people reading — whether it’s helping choose their next book in the store or lap/feet-warming duties at home. Keep up the good work!
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Photo 1 of 14: Cosmo
Photo 2 of 14: Milo
Photo 3 of 14: Auggie
Photo 4 of 14: Chip
Photo 5 of 14: Basil
Photo 6 of 14: Banjo
Photo 7 of 14: Franklin

See post 2/2 for more of this week’s .

Your next read is here! 📚 Between signed copies of the new , a memoir from , and the Booker Prize long-listed PEARL by Sian Hughes, we’ve got you covered. Pop by and see us! 🩵

We love diversity, and this week we got even more than usual with visits from both feline and canine Pearl’s Pals!
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Photo 9 of 15: Ranger
Photo 10 of 15: Benjen
Photo 11 of 15: Tipsy
Photo 12 of 15: Penny
Photo 13 of 15: Pivot
Photo 14 of 15: Chip
Photo 15 of 15: Remy

See post 1/2 for more of this week’s .

We love diversity, and this week we got even more than usual with visits from both feline and canine Pearl’s Pals!
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Photo 1 of 15: Witherspoon
Photo 2 of 15: Gary
Photo 3 of 15: Odin
Photo 4 of 15: Janey
Photo 5 of 15: Magnus
Photo 6 of 15: Pongo
Photo 7 of 15: Auggie
Photo 8 of 15: Delilah

See post 2/2 for more of this week’s .

Your nightstand needs a new book bud. Any of these strike your fancy? 📚 NICKED by M. J. Anderson is a gross, spooky book about the Middle Ages that Daniel adored. There’s a new collectible edition of BRIDGERTON. Plus, Keanu Reeves (yes, that Keanu Reeves) and China Miéville released a “genre-bending epic” set in a comic book world.

We’re happy to announce a signing with Arkansas author Lisa Bell-Wilson. Lisa was born in Fayetteville, and raised in Fort Smith. Her book, “Can You See My Dust? Tales of the Adventurous Life of John Bell Jr,” is a memoir about the life of her father, who was an artist known for his scenes of Arkansas in the era of 1910. He spent time in Fayetteville attending the University of Arkansas and lived near the location of Pearl’s Books in the 1960’s.

New book Tuesday is here! 💫 With a new slasher by staff fave and signed copies of BLACKBIRD ORACLE by , Pearl’s is a sweet place to be today. Come by! 💗

It’s so much fun to see our Pearl’s Pals regulars and meet new ones every week! Thank you for sharing our obsession with pages and paws.
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Photo 1 of 7: Kaia
Photo 2 of 7: Dexter
Photo 3 of 7: Teddy
Photo 4 of 7: Jerry
Photo 5 of 7: Pancho
Photo 6 of 7: Gary
Photo 7 of 7: Daisy