Raven Book Store

2022 Publishers Weekly Bookstore of the Year. Est. 1987. “The Emerald City of all the bookstores” — Ilya Kaminsky "Kansas culture beacon" — Sarah Smarsh

[Raven Book Store @ravenbookstore]

We haven't been here much lately, we know, we know. BUT! If you've been considering making the switch to Bluesky, know that we have too. Go ahead and give us a follow over there, will you? https://t.co/FrShP62RO7

[Institute for Local Self-Reliance @ilsr]

After Jeff Bezos withdrew the Washington Post’s endorsement of Kamala Harris, many people are thinking about canceling their Prime accounts. We agree: It’s time to break up with Amazon.

If you’re wondering, “how do I shop if I don’t shop on Amazon?” ILSR is here to help. 🧵⬇️

[The Lawrence Times @LawrenceKSTimes]

"This bestseller list spans the period of time including Independent Bookstore Day, so we wanted to take this chance to thank you for coming out to support us!” the @ravenbookstore writes.
https://t.co/A8kbe0GAxe

[The Lawrence Times @LawrenceKSTimes]

"Lawrence loves Hanif Abdurraqib! Not only did you all sell out Liberty Hall for his April 16 event, but you also helped him earn three spots on this week's bestseller list," the @ravenbookstore writes.
https://t.co/zlYjZXdyHa

[The Lawrence Times @LawrenceKSTimes]

"This week's list means that enough of you are supporting (the Raven's Perfectly Queer Little Library) initiative to make donated books into bestsellers,” the @ravenbookstore writes.
https://t.co/9IeXObcDcj

[KU Theatre & Dance @KUTheatre]

Prof. Jane Barnette recently authored Witch Fulfillment: Adaptation Dramaturgy and Casting the Witch for Stage and Screen (Routledge, 2024) and presented @ravenbookstore last week. #throwbackThursday Congrats again, Jane!
ICYMI, follow this link: https://t.co/1WOymuZTod

[KU Theatre & Dance @KUTheatre]

🚨Tonight at 7!📕 Join us & Prof. Jane Barnette @ravenbookstore in Downtown Lawrence. Her newest book, "Witch Fulfillment: Adaptation Dramaturgy & Casting the Witch for Stage & Screen," examines the influence of witches in popular culture, including WANDAVISION's Scarlet Witch.

[The Lawrence Times @LawrenceKSTimes]

"The people of Lawrence seem to be excited for Hanif Abdurraqib's book tour stop on April 16 at Liberty Hall: they've helped him debut at No. 1 with his amazing new book, 'There's Always This Year,’” the @ravenbookstore writes.
https://t.co/6LwxvL0bTH

[KU Theatre & Dance @KUTheatre]

In just a week we'll settle into one of our fav bookstores, @ravenbookstore, in the heart of #downtownlawrence as Dr. Jane Barnette discusses her newest book, Witch Fulfillment: Adaptation Dramaturgy and Casting the Witch for Stage and Screen. Book signing to follow the talk.

[Andrews McMeel @AndrewsMcMeel]

There's nothing better than a local bookstore and local author collaboration! ✨ We love the KC community and can't wait for @ravenbookstore to secure your copy 💖
https://t.co/edp5XBISn4

[Giselle Anatol @GiselleAnatol]

#SmallGirlToni is on her way to more schools on the east coast today, but exactly one week ago today she was at the top of the bestseller list at @ravenbookstore! 🤩🥳 Look out NY Times -- we're coming for you next! #WhereIsSmallGirlToni #kidlit https://t.co/60j13TXhNR

[JennBailey (she/her) @JennBailey]

There's a New HENRY on the way. And @ravenbookstore has the preorder action! https://t.co/EMlyvAlX5F

[Biblioasis @biblioasis]

"Love Novel by Sajko is a transformative piece wrapped in a short novel. Winding and powerful, Simic’s translation captures the chaos of a relationship at its breaking point."

Thank you to Nikita Imafidon, at the @ravenbookstore for this thoughtful bookseller recommendation!

[Matthew Mitchell @TheDirkCarcle]

A month from today, you can catch Mark and I reading from our novellas at the legendary Raven Book Store in Lawrence, KS. It's a Weirdpunk Hootenanny!
https://t.co/l8NhnBhLnt

[Small Business Rising @RisingSmallBiz]

Next week, Small Business Rising coalition coordinator Lauren Gellatly (@ilsr) will interview "How to Resist Amazon and Why" author & @ravenbookstore co-owner Danny Caine at the Good Business Summit in Charleston, SC. Head to your local bookstore to grab copies of Danny's books!

[The Lawrence Times @LawrenceKSTimes]

Emily Farris, a Kansas City author and former bookseller, has written what she calls the first memoir of adult ADHD, and it's a funny and frank read, the @ravenbookstore writes.
https://t.co/FCbblP3Kfu

[The Lawrence Times @LawrenceKSTimes]

"To nobody's surprise, Sarah J. Maas, BookTok superstar, takes this week's No. 1 spot,” the @ravenbookstore writes.
https://t.co/PfYlJB42iI

[KU Theatre & Dance @KUTheatre]

Congrats to prof. Jane Barnette on her new book Witch Fulfillment: Adaptation Dramaturgy & Casting the Witch for Stage & Screen (Routledge, 2024).
🧙‍♀️📕 More on https://t.co/rZmzgR84T0
🗓️Mark your calendar for Jane's book talk and signing @ravenbookstore 4/4!

[Raven Book Store @ravenbookstore]

It was an honor to host this event! 🫶🫶🫶

[KU History Dept @KUHistoryDept]

Congratulations to Dr. Sheyda Jahanbani on her successful book talk yesterday evening at The Raven Book Store!

We are grateful to everyone who attended the presentation of her new book, “The Poverty of the World: Rediscovering the Poor at Home and Abroad, 1941-1968.” 📚✨ (1/2)

[The Lawrence Times @LawrenceKSTimes]

"Nearly all of this week's bestseller list is made up of backlist titles, which is what we bookstore folks call all books that are more than a few months old,” the @ravenbookstore writes.
https://t.co/SBCSQ781xB