lighttrapbooks

Jackson, Tennessee’s independent bookstore. We’re open 9-6 Monday through Friday and 9-5 on Saturday. Our new location is 300 E Main Street!

[Rachel Louise Martin @R_LMartin]

This Thursday I'll be at @light_trapbooks! Come join us to chat about A Most Tolerant Little Town!

Learn more here: https://t.co/F132TQB2jK

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In anticipation of #731Day and to support our friends at The Read Team, we’ve created a book registry for their book drive! https://t.co/uieuV8j9KY

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Please, don’t buy books from Am*zon. Support your local bookstore 😘!

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@TheValerieJune We loved seeing you! Thanks for stopping by 💕🪕 - Lauren

[Valerie June @TheValerieJune]

First stop in Tennessee was to sign books at our local bookstore @light_trapbooks! We also have an adorable record store and cafe called Turntable coffee that had a painting of me alongside other Jackson musicians like Gil Scott Heron and Carl Perkins!

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Full shop, full heart ❤️ have you been to our new location yet? #indiebookstore #indiecoffeeshop #indierecordstore

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Checking our @Bookshop_Org dashboard for this summer’s #profitshare 📚🤣💗📡

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@kristysherrod @thebookshopnash @ParnassusBooks1 Thanks, Kristy!

[West Tennessee LGBTQ+ Support LLC @westtnlgbtq]

Lauren Smothers, the owner of @light_trapbooks shared these awesome words Wednesday in defense of inclusion at the library.

Be sure to shop local, and be even more sure to shop with those who show love!

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We’re turning TWO! 🍦 https://t.co/Rv8fWRWW9X

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COMING SOON ✨ we’re moving to a larger location this summer! #indiebookstore #jacksontn

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Hey folks! This week we have adjusted hours and a pop up. We’ll be closed on Thursday (tomorrow), but we’ll be at the AMP for the first night of @ourjacksonhome’s Soul of the City series! On Friday and Saturday, we’ll be open 9am to 2pm. Thanks for bearing with us, book lovers 😘

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🎈First 50 customers get free items, including Light Trap merchandise 🎈

🎈Independent Bookstore Day tote bags, mugs, and key chains for sale (while supplies last)

🎈Customers who spend $50 or more receive a prize 🎈

Tag us and #indiebookstoreday in your posts and stories!

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Who’s ready to celebrate their LOCAL, INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE? We are! This Saturday, 9 to 5.

[Kristy Dyer Sherrod @kristysherrod]

Today’s Poetry Open Mic at The Local presented by @light_trapbooks and The Griot Collective was wonderful! Also, @JMCSchools was well represented in the readings, poets, & audience with both students and teachers!

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We had a great time at the Open Mic today—we have some very talented poets in west Tennessee! #indiebookstore #NationalPoetryMonth

[JCMEarlyCollegeHigh @JCM_ECH]

@JCM_ECH Creative Writing ✍️ students shared their poems today at Open Mic 🎤 at TheLOCAL!! 😊

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🎉 can’t wait for Saturday’s Open Mic!

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Excited to have @lasmoths from @light_trapbooks back @JCM_ECH helping @bsparks226’s creative writing students revise poems for Open Mic at TheLOCAL Saturday from 1-3 pm. @JMCSchools @suptking #NationalPoetryMonth #JMCSS #BBAM

[Kristy Dyer Sherrod @kristysherrod]

Saturdays are my day to venture to downtown for coffee, books, and flowers! #jacksontn #shoplocal

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We loved spending time with them — what a talented, engaging group of writers! 📝📚✨

[JCMEarlyCollegeHigh @JCM_ECH]

Grateful to have Lauren Smothers from @light_trapbooks leading a poetry workshop in @bsparks226 creative writing class today @JCM_ECH @suptking #JMCSS #BBAM