The Laydown Diaries: July 22, 2025 Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another roundup of brand new books, featuring some debut novels, favorites out in paperback, and spooky stories for kids. Plus, Ann recaps her book recs from last night’s PBS NewsHour. See all the books discussed today at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #newbooktuesday #debutnovel #spookystories #pbs #newshour #fundpublictelevision #indiebookstore #nashville | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: July 22, 2025 Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another roundup of brand new books, featuring some debut novels, favorites out in paperback, and spooky stories for kids. Plus, Ann recaps her book recs from last night’s PBS NewsHour. See all the books discussed today at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #newbooktuesday #debutnovel #spookystories #pbs #newshour #fundpublictelevision #indiebookstore #nashville | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: September 16, 2025 What a week! Elizabeth Gilbert is here, there are tons of new releases, and our events calendar is packed. Plus, the late, great Sparky VanDevender makes an appearance in our September Sprout Book Club pick. See all of the books discussed today at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydownday #elizabethgilbert #allthewaytotheriver #authorevent #signedbooks #newbooks #readthisnext #bookrecs #indiebookstore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: September 16, 2025 What a week! Elizabeth Gilbert is here, there are tons of new releases, and our events calendar is packed. Plus, the late, great Sparky VanDevender makes an appearance in our September Sprout Book Club pick. See all of the books discussed today at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydownday #elizabethgilbert #allthewaytotheriver #authorevent #signedbooks #newbooks #readthisnext #bookrecs #indiebookstore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: August 5, 2025 This week’s episode includes psychedelics, lots of romance, Bruce Springsteen, and a special appearance from Andy “Mr. Nonfiction” Brennan. There’s never a dull day here at Parnassus. Browse through all the books discussed today at the link below! parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #newbooktuesday #tbrpile #whattoread #bookrecs #indiebookstore #shopdog #shopsmallnashville #allthebooks | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: August 5, 2025 This week’s episode includes psychedelics, lots of romance, Bruce Springsteen, and a special appearance from Andy “Mr. Nonfiction” Brennan. There’s never a dull day here at Parnassus. Browse through all the books discussed today at the link below! parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #newbooktuesday #tbrpile #whattoread #bookrecs #indiebookstore #shopdog #shopsmallnashville #allthebooks | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: September 9, 2025 Another laydown day, another batch of brand new books! This week’s new releases include titles from Sally Mann, Elizabeth Gilbert, Nathan Hale, Katherine Applegate, and more! Find all of these books at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydownday #newbooktuesday #hotoffthepress #tbrpile #readthis #bookrecs #shopdogs #indiebookstore #nashville | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: September 9, 2025 Another laydown day, another batch of brand new books! This week’s new releases include titles from Sally Mann, Elizabeth Gilbert, Nathan Hale, Katherine Applegate, and more! Find all of these books at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydownday #newbooktuesday #hotoffthepress #tbrpile #readthis #bookrecs #shopdogs #indiebookstore #nashville | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: September 23, 2025 Peak publishing season continues with another busy laydown day! We have new titles from Kiran Desai, Brené Brown, Rick Riordan, Ian McEwan, and many more. Plus, Nemo makes his presence known, and Lindsay teaches Ann about being chronically online. See all of today’s titles at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydownday #newbooktuesday #hotoffthepress #booksonbooks #indiebookstore #shopsmall #readmore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: September 23, 2025 Peak publishing season continues with another busy laydown day! We have new titles from Kiran Desai, Brené Brown, Rick Riordan, Ian McEwan, and many more. Plus, Nemo makes his presence known, and Lindsay teaches Ann about being chronically online. See all of today’s titles at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydownday #newbooktuesday #hotoffthepress #booksonbooks #indiebookstore #shopsmall #readmore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: December 23, 2025 This week on the Laydown Diaries, Ann, Lamb Chop VanDevender, and the team reveal their very favorite books of 2025! Plus, they talk about the books they’re reading right now — some of them aren’t out yet, so make sure to put those pre-orders in! Head to the link below to see the full list of titles the crew mentioned today. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #favoritebooks #2025wrapped #shoplocalnashville #lambchop #indiebookstore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: December 23, 2025 This week on the Laydown Diaries, Ann, Lamb Chop VanDevender, and the team reveal their very favorite books of 2025! Plus, they talk about the books they’re reading right now — some of them aren’t out yet, so make sure to put those pre-orders in! Head to the link below to see the full list of titles the crew mentioned today. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #favoritebooks #2025wrapped #shoplocalnashville #lambchop #indiebookstore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: December 9, 2025 New releases are light this time of year, so we’re recapping some of our favorite, most giftable books of 2025! Plus, Ann does a deep dive into Elizabeth McCracken’s writing, and the crew highlights their Book’em book drive picks for the week! Head to the link below to see the full list of titles discussed today. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #booksfortheholidays #newbooktuesday #shoplocalnashville #elyseloveschairs #indiebookstore #readmore
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The Laydown Diaries: December 9, 2025 New releases are light this time of year, so we’re recapping some of our favorite, most giftable books of 2025! Plus, Ann does a deep dive into Elizabeth McCracken’s writing, and the crew highlights their Book’em book drive picks for the week! Head to the link below to see the full list of titles discussed today. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #booksfortheholidays #newbooktuesday #shoplocalnashville #elyseloveschairs #indiebookstore #readmore
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The Laydown Diaries: August 19, 2025 This week’s episode includes stars, stripes, sun, space, saints, smarts, and so many great reads! The crew also shouts out some really exciting upcoming events, so head to the New Releases page and our events calendar to get your bookish fix. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #newbooktuesday #laydown #hotoffthepress #hicanada #indiebookstore #authorevent #nashville #shopsmall | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: January 6, 2026 The Laydown Crew is starting off the year with a shop dog update, some email and audiobook PSAs, five brand new subscription box picks, and some fantastic upcoming events! Head to the link below to see all of the titles discussed today. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #laydowndiaries #newbooktuesday #hotoffthepress #shopdogs #bookstore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: July 15, 2025 It’s a great day for nonfiction, cozy and not-so-cozy fantasy, and Halloween books! Fingers crossed that the whole crew is reunited for next week’s episode, but until then, check out the full list of books discussed today at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #newbooktuesday #tbrpile #whattoread #bookrecs #nonfiction #cozyfantasy #halloweenreads #indiebookstore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: May 6, 2025 It’s a HUGE laydown day today — so many great new releases! Plus a cute dog, Pulitzer winners, and a guest leaf blower. What’s not to love? Browse all of the books discussed today at the link in the comments. #parnassusbooks #laydownday #newbooktuesday #nashvillebookstore #shopindie #shoplocal #readmore #hotoffthepress #newbooks #beachreads #pulitzer | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: October 21, 2025 The post-Southern Fest edition of the Laydown Diaries features new books from Sue Monk Kidd, Malala Yousafzai, Gish Jen, John Grisham, the 2025 Best American series editors, Jeff Kinney, and many more, plus a handful of exhausted booksellers who made the Parnassus tent happen. Thanks to everyone who came to see us at the festival this weekend! Check out today’s new releases at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #southernfest #boo
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The Laydown Diaries: June 17, 2025 It’s one of those chaotic Tuesday mornings with lots of dogs, lots of leaf blowing, and, of course, lots of books! Our Book’em book drive is still going strong, so be sure to donate a book while you’re grabbing your favorite new releases this week! parnassusbooks.net/newreleases parnassusbooks.net/bookem #parnassusbooks #laydownday #newbooktuesday #bookem #bookdrive #newreads #hotoffthepress #tothebookstore #shoplocalnashville | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: July 30, 2024 It’s our first Laydown Diaries in our newly redesigned store! There are lots of good books out this week — browse through them at the New Releases link below. But first, register to vote! parnassusbooks.net/new-releases #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #newbooktuesday #govote #hotoffthepress #authorevent #shoplocal #thingstodoinnashville #indiebookstore #indielove | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: January 13, 2026 This week we’re delighted to have two very special guests! Ben Markovits and Tyler Merritt join the crew to discuss their new books, Ben’s The Rest of Our Lives and Tyler’s paperback release of This Changes Everything. Get your signed copies at the link below, and see all of the books in today’s episode! parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #indiebookstore #benmarkovits #tylermerritt #signedbooks #shoplocalnashville | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: November 4, 2025 This week, Nemo feuds with Snoopy, Lindsay gets absolutely everything 100% right, Elyse details a jam-packed week of events, and Rae Ann shows off a record number of YA books. Browse all of the titles discussed today at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydown #newreleases #hinemo #hisnoopy #indiebookstore #bookrecs #shoplocalnashville #readmore #tbrpile | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: February 11, 2025 The Laydown crew is back for another week of new releases! Ann gives a eulogy for an influential author in her life, Lindsay recs romance books for Valentine’s Day, Elyse recaps upcoming events, and Rae Ann gives a shoutout to a fantastic local illustrator! And don’t forget Nemo/Pierre, who is rocking a new haircut. Shop all the books discussed today at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/new-releases #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #newbooks #hotoffthepres
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The Laydown Diaries: August 12, 2025 This week, the crew is joined by Jason Mott, author of People Like Us, which we’re thrilled to pick for our First Editions Club this month! Don’t miss Jason’s event TONIGHT at the store at 6:30pm. Other highlights from today’s episode include Nemo in a T-shirt, a new Oprah pick, a unique BISAC category, and the truth behind the secret lives of our pets. All of these books are listed at the link below! parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydowndia
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The Laydown Diaries: October 28, 2025 This week, we’re giving it up for the understudies, looking ahead to the holidays, and finding Nemo. Also, we are learning that dog affirmations work just as well for humans. Check out today’s new releases at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #newbooks #hotoffthepress #findingnemo #annpatchett #readmorebooks #shoplocalnashville #bookstore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: November 18, 2025 This week, the crew reminds you about our virtual holiday special (tickets at the link below!), shouts out a great Nashvillian doing important things, spotlights women who contain multitudes, and details the last big week of events for the year. All of the books discussed today are on the New Releases page on our website! Virtual Holiday Special tickets: https://shorturl.at/PHRwS New Releases: parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydownday #newb
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The Laydown Diaries: December 30, 2025 As has become tradition, the last Laydown episode of the year is all about gratitude. Gratitude for writers and readers, for librarians and activists, for the Parnassus staff and our community. We’ve been making these videos for over 5 years now, and the fact that you all continue to tune in both astounds and humbles us. Thank you for watching, thank you for shopping local, and thank you for reading. We’ll see you in 2026! #indiebookstore #gratitude #shopsm
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The Laydown Diaries: November 25, 2025 Welcome, shop dog intern Ripley! Welcome, holiday season! The laydowns are light, but there’s still plenty to talk about. We’ll be bringing you great gift ideas as the big days approach, so stay tuned! (P.S. If you’ve read both the Capitalism book and the Britney Spears memoir, we really do want to meet you.) parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #newbooktuesday #booksfortheholidays #indiebookstore #shopdog #ripley #itsbritney #nash
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The Laydown Diaries: January 20, 2026 This week, we’re talking new books, highlighting the next 3 months of ParnassusNext picks, and most importantly, sending a lot of love and solidarity to all of our friends in Minnesota, especially our indie bookselling colleagues. See all of the titles discussed today at the link below. parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #indiebookstore #shopsmall #createcommunity | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: October 14, 2025 Welcome to another big bookish week at Parnassus, which is due in no small part to the Southern Festival of Books this weekend! We hope we’ll see you there, and here in the store grabbing some of these great new releases! parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #sofestofbooks #bookfestival #authorevent #booksigning #readmore #thingstodoinnashville #bookstore #shoplocal | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: May 13, 2025 Kevin Wilson! Ocean Vuong! Kennedy Ryan! Ashley Herring Blake! Stuart Gibbs! So many staff favorite authors have new books out today, and we’re excited that we can finally share them with you. Swing by this week or order online to get your copies — link in the comments! #parnassusbooks #newreleases #laydownday #newbooktuesday #bookstack #tbrpile #booksellerrecommends #indiebookstore #nashville #shoplocal #readmore | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: June 24, 2025 Store Manager Cat is back as a special guest on this week’s episode! The crew presents new books by Honorée Fannone Jeffers, André Aciman, Joyce Carol Oates, Kathy Wang (our July FEC pick!) and more. Have a browse at the link below! parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #newbooktuesday #shoplocalnashville #indiebookstore #readmorebooks #tbrpile #hotoffthepress | Parnassus Books
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The Laydown Diaries: March 25, 2025 We’re back on our regular schedule, and we have not one, but TWO guest authors joining us! Big shoutout to Patrick Ryan and Chris Grabenstein for getting up early to share their books with us. This week also brings us some highly anticipated new releases, a great lineup of events, and a rendition of That’s Amore from Ann and Elyse. Just a typical day around here. Check out today’s books at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #laydow
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Parnassus Books on Instagram: "The Laydown Diaries: October 28, 2025 This week, we’re giving it up for the understudies, looking ahead to the holidays, and finding Nemo. Also, we are learning that dog affirmations work just as well for humans. Check out today’s new releases at the link in bio or stories! #parnassusbooks #laydowndiaries #newbooks #hotoffthepress #findingnemo #annpatchett #readmorebooks #shoplocalnashville #bookstore"
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The Laydown Diaries: March 11, 2025 There are so many great books out this week, including a First Editions Club pick, a new Mo Willems, and a picture book inspired by this very bookstore🥹 Head to the New Releases link below to see all the books discussed today! parnassusbooks.net/new-releases #parnassusbooks #newbooktuesday #shoplocalnashville #hotoffthepress #laydowndiaries #tbrpile #whattoread #shoplocal #nashville | Parnassus Books
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