The Boise Bookmark: September 2026
There’s something about the start of fall that makes us want to slow down, grab a cozy drink, and get lost in a really good book.
As the days get a little shorter and the Treasure Valley starts settling into a new season, there’s plenty happening in Boise’s bookish community to look forward to. From new releases and local author news to bookstore happenings, cozy events, and opportunities to connect with fellow readers, we’ve rounded up some of what’s happening this month.
So grab your TBR, order your favorite fall drink, and settle in for the September edition of The Boise Bookmark.
Here’s to a new season, new stories, and keeping Boise bookish.
Join Us for Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Join The Vibrant Book Club for a cozy evening of crafting, coffee, and connection at Alchemist Coffee!
We’ll be creating beautiful pressed flower bookmarks using dried florals and all the supplies you need — no crafting experience required. Your ticket also includes a 16 oz Alchemist drink of your choice, so you can sip, create, and meet fellow book lovers in the Boise community.
Come solo or bring a friend and spend the evening making something pretty while connecting with new bookish friends.
📍 Alchemist Coffee
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
🌸 Ages 18+ | Women only
🎟️ All craft supplies + one 16 oz drink included
Space is limited, so grab your ticket and come craft with us!
Upcoming Releases from Bitch’n Books Editorial
Bitch’n Books Editorial has some exciting releases on the way!
Knotorious Omega officially released September 1st, and there’s even more to look forward to this fall.
Bitch’n Books is also working with an Italian author who is launching a brand-new monthly story subscription. Each month, subscribers will receive the next installment from the fantastical world of Seventry, paired with stunning original artwork that brings the story to life.
And coming this October, authors Maria Dawn and Tatum Jayme are both making their debuts with new releases you won’t want to miss. Keep an eye out for more details, cover reveals, and release news coming soon!
Local Pick of the Month: Pumpkins and Pretending
Looking for the perfect addition to your fall TBR? Meet Pumpkins and Pretending.
She needs a fake boyfriend. He’s been secretly in love with her for years.
After a sports injury ends her college scholarship, Leah Miller is determined to save her family’s failing business. It feels like her last chance to prove to everyone — including herself — that she can still make something of her future, even if it means turning her life into a questionable full-scale publicity campaign.
Sam Cooper has always been the kind of person who puts everyone else’s dreams and needs ahead of his own. As Leah’s older brother’s best friend, he’s spent years showing up for the Miller family — and caring about Leah far more than he should.
When Leah posts staged engagement photos of them designed to promote Miller Farms, they quickly catch the attention of the internet and local news stations. It’s the publicity miracle Leah has been looking for… as long as she can convince Sam to be her fake fiancé through fall.
But between festival chaos, runaway goats, and a town far too invested in their relationship, the line between fiction and reality quickly blurs.
And when the future she’s been fighting for collides with the feelings she’s been trying to ignore, Leah must decide what she’s truly unwilling to lose.
Calling All Book Dragons
If you love collecting gorgeous special editions and devour action-packed epic romantic fantasy series like Throne of Glass or Lady of Darkness, you’ll want to check out this deluxe special edition hardback Kickstarter!
The Grayshell Rising series follows seven hierarchies of Nephilim as they discover an ancient prophecy and race against demonic forces to stop the coming of the horsemen.
The saga weaves together four couples’ romances over five books. Local author Sydne (S.J.) Barnett is crowdfunding a special edition — and hopefully a duet audiobook — for the third book in the series, Commanding Blood and Bonds.
The campaign ends Friday, September 4th, with late pledges enabled.
Coming Up: Love By the Lake
Looking for a bookish way to spend a fall Saturday? Love By the Lake: A Romance Author Signing is coming to Boise on Saturday, October 10th!
Stop by to meet and support local romance authors, discover new reads, enjoy local food trucks, and check out 9 Realms Relics, the tabletop gaming store attached to Boss Momma’s Boutique.
Plus, the first 25 attendees will receive a free swag bag!
📅 Saturday, October 10th | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Boss Momma’s Boutique
3000 N Lake Harbor Ln, Boise
Add it to your October calendar and show some love to Boise’s local romance community! 💗
@lovebythelakeboise
Currently Bookmarked
A few things Kendall, founder of The Vibrant Book Club, is loving this month.
Fall is almost here, and I could not be more excited. There’s just something about this time of year that makes me want to romanticize absolutely everything — cozy mornings, coffee runs, crisp evenings, and, of course, a new stack of books on my nightstand.
📖 On My Fall TBR: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and The Pumpkin Spice Café
☕ Current Obsession: Banana bread lattes. If it tastes like fall and comes in a cute coffee cup, I’m probably ordering it.
More than anything, I’m excited for another month of bringing Boise book lovers together. Whether we see you at one of our events, run into you at a local bookstore, or you're simply reading along from home, I hope The Boise Bookmark helps you feel a little more connected to our bookish community.
Here’s to cozy reads, new friends, and the beginning of my favorite season. 🤎
— Kendall
Founder, The Vibrant Book Club
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Until next month, keep Boise bookish. ❤️📚