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 Christmas 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.
Turning the Page Together
Winter reminds us that there’s beauty in stillness—and in the stories that sustain us through it. So pour another cup, pull the blanket a little tighter, and let the next chapter begin.
From all of us at Bas Bleu, we wish you a cozy, book-filled winter season.
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Judith Viorst has long been beloved by our Bas Bleu community for her funny, insightful books about aging. In her 90s now, she’s taking a humorous look at what she calls the “final fifth” of life. A beautiful balance of grief and levity, this touching book makes a lovely gift for a milestone birthday.
Based on the true story about a little owl whose home was chosen to be the national Christmas tree in Rockefeller Square. This sweet festive tale follows the baby owl’s adventure from her enormous tree in upstate New York to the center of NYC. With the help of some kind humans, Little Owl makes it back home to her woodland friends. This immersive bedtime story is beautifully illustrated and easy to read, for young readers ages 4–8?
Mary the mother of Jesus, Elizabeth the mother of John the Baptist, and Anna the prophetess navigate readers through celebrating forty days of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. This enriching devotional celebrates Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna, while also giving daily biblical readings about faith, sacrifice, joy, love, and more. Perfect for Bible study groups or as an individual devotional, this beautiful hardcover book will inspire seasonal reflection year after year.
“You don’t have to be anything more than who you are right now.” “Discovering the truth about ourselves is a lifetime’s work, but it’s worth the effort.” With 365 heartfelt reflections from Fred Rogers, every day is a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Foreword by LeVar Burton.
A life-affirming rumination on nature and self, all couched in a compelling mystery, this novel is not to be missed!
Quick! What’s the square root of 5,489? Learn how to quickly solve this and other brain teasers with this clever book. Its fun explanations and fascinating diagrams will help you become a walking calculator.”.
How did a single radio antenna save the Eiffel Tower from being demolished? How did an accident-prone housewife inspire the invention of the Band-Aid? And how did Napoleon’s hemorrhoids affect the outcome of the Battle of Waterloo? Sure to amuse and amaze, this historical potpourri outlines all sorts of remarkably serendipitous—and disastrously unlucky—occurrences that had big ramifications.
Warning: Keep a box of tissues close at hand for this moving love story. The bond between Masha, a half-wild rescue cat, and bestselling author Caleb Carr is truly inspiring and life-affirming. From fighting off a bear to nursing Carr’s physical ailments, Masha proved a fierce and faithful companion to her doting human. Animal lovers won’t want to miss this beautiful memoir.
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