The Bluestocking Salon Is Back! 

Dearest Readers,

We have missed you! Like an old friend who suddenly pops back into town, Bas Bleu has returned—arms full of quirky books, clever gifts, and that same sparkle of bookish mischief you have always loved. We invite you to pour a cup of tea, settle into your comfiest chair, and peruse our latest offerings, curated especially for avid readers like you. We promise to deliver excellent customer service at every turn. 

Since 1993, Bas Bleu—French for “bluestocking” (the delightfully old-fashioned word for a well-read, literary soul)—has been a cheerleader for the odd little books that make you smile, the clever treasures that make you think, and the literary gems that make you feel like you belong to a secret society of fellow readers. If you have been with us before, welcome back! If you are new, pull up a chair—you are in good company. 

This season’s collection is brimming with treats: whimsical Halloween Pop-Up Cards, a charming Jane Austen 250th birthday celebration, and Heartwood, a novel we fell in love with at first page. Wherever your literary curiosity wanders, we hope something within these pages makes you grin, gasp, or say, “Well, would you look at that?”  

 Happy reading, dear friends—it is good to be back together! 

 PS: We wanted to get the word out quickly, but we still have a lot of work to do to update the Bluestocking Salon, so please consider this a “soft” re-launch of our blog. Check back here soon for more inspired gift guides, bookish  musings, new product previews, and other literary fare. We are, as ever, grateful for your patronage. 

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Why Bas Bleu?

  • We handpick our features, so when you scroll through our website or flip through our catalog, you’re seeing items that have been selected with careful thought, not by an algorithm. We genuinely care about your interests and your experience.

  • We support small publishers and big publisher backlists, not just the bestsellers, so by supporting us, you’re supporting the publishing industry.

  • We know we can’t compete with the discount prices offered by companies like Amazon. It’s important to note that Amazon’s profits are so vast because of their investor base. They lose money on their discounts, just like we would. The difference? They can afford the loss. But we understand that filling your shelves can be costly. That’s why our Bas Bleu Society membership— for just $30 a year— gets you 10% off our regular-priced books, free standard shipping, and exclusive promotions. Sign up here!