Now Open!! Indie bookstore + game space in Cedar Park, TX. We throw game nights, recommend chaotic reads, and love a good plot twist. 🌀 Come hang out. https://solo.to/thesecretlanternhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mvt4hfuoy62s✨A little gift from the Magnificat North ✨ Be one of the first 10 readers to preorder The Mirror of Infinite Endings by Stephanie Garber online and receive a FREE bag charm with your order! 💘🦊🪞🍎 #onceuponabrokenheart #stephaniegarber #preorder #themirrorofinfinteendings #thesecretlantern18 Sep 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvt4hfuoy62shttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mvgnjma6vj2cPick up a new hobby, learn Bachata, or join an RPG party - we've got you covered at The Secret Lantern! MON 9/14 - Solo RPG Meetup - Hobby Night TUE 9/15 - Afro-Latin Night WED 9/16 - D&D Encounters: Red Wizards' Gambit 1/4 THU 9/17 - LGBTQ+ Youth Gathering with Cedar Park Pride More below >13 Sep 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgnjma6vj2chttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mv6yda23qw2rHey there, friends - we're at Medici Roasters celebrating their 20th anniversary alongside some amazing vendors! If you find yourselves in East Austin this afternoon, stop by and say hi! 1023 Springdale Rd Ste 1A, Austin, TX 78721 Look for the tents past the yellow structure.10 Sep 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6yda23qw2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3muzy7xo5t22gThe September newsletter is out! Inside this month’s issue: - Threshing Day preorder info and midnight release party details - OUR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - Reality Fractured and @wizards_magic - D&D Encounters: Season of Magic08 Sep 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzy7xo5t22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3muv2b52wzv2cStop by the Secret Lantern for books, boardgames, and roleplaying throughout the week! MON - Teacups & Time - Spicy Romance TUE - Closed WED - D&D Celebration | The Season of Magic THU - Popup at Medici Roasters 20th Anniversary Celebration - AEP | Board Games & Business Cards More Below >06 Sep 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3muv2b52wzv2chttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3muf3qgt2r225TODAY IS LAST DAY TO VOTE! vote in Best in Texas, and if you’ve been meaning to cast your vote, this is your sign! We’d be incredibly grateful if you took a minute to vote for @thesecretlantern.bsky.social Every share, recommendation, & person who tells a friend about our weird little bookstore31 Aug 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3muf3qgt2r225https://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3muddne6k4m25We have some fun events coming up after a brief closure, so we look forward to seeing you all later this week! MON 8/31 - Closed for Inventory TUE 9/1 - Closed for Inventory WED 9/2 - Thee Bad Witch Club Tarot Workshop - Good Vibes Book Club: A Tangled Magic THU 9/3 - Blood on the Clocktower30 Aug 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3muddne6k4m25https://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3muafgnmjwt2zOffsite events are back this September! Join the Secret Lantern and our lovely partners in Cedar Park and Austin for the following events: SAT 9/5: Chapters & Cedar Book Camp Join us at the Camp Twin Lakes YMCA for an all-weekend adult book camp and an awesome book fair on Saturday afternoon!29 Aug 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3muafgnmjwt2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mua4rcuu7k2wWelcome to the first inaugural Black Bookstore Day! > 10% off in store purchases > 15% off online or in store preorders with code PREORDER26 > Free tote bag with any purchase of $100 or more > Get a special gift when you sign up for a Membership Shop our online store: vist.ly/5gj2329 Aug 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mua4rcuu7k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mu5khh3bwu2yWho's ready for September? We definitely are - stop by the Secret Lantern for new events and activities all month! Check out all of our events at thesecretlantern.com/events Highlights below >28 Aug 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5khh3bwu2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mu3frsziio2rTEACHERS! The Secret Lantern can create a Classroom Registry just for you! Send us your class book & games wishlist and we’ll create a registry that you can share to help stock your shelves. Those purchases support a local indie store at the same time.💛 Drop us a line vist.ly/5gdca27 Aug 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3frsziio2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mts5qczo2j24We've got a very full week to wrap up August - from book signings to a MtG: Commander party, game nights and more! MON - An Unexpected Crafting Night TUE - Author Signing with Andrea Eames: A Tangled Magic WED - Daggerheart: The Wish Thief - Cozy Cauldron Book Club - Dark Chapters Book Club24 Aug 2026 01:29 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mts5qczo2j24https://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mtn3vsvmi32rWe hope you're all having a great summer! We wanted to share some of our highlights for the next few weeks: MON 8/24 - An Unexpected Crafting Night TUE 8/25 - Author Signing with Andrea Eames WED 8/26 - Daggerheart: The Wish Thief THU 8/29 - MtG: The Hobbit Commander Party22 Aug 2026 01:13 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtn3vsvmi32rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mtfbojnmsh24We've got new releases and featured highlights! - Dive into dark romance with The Poison Daughter. - Explore a terrifying tale delivered one letter at a time in 21 Days of Fear. - Enjoy cozy magic with A Fellowship of Curses and Cats. - and more! Check out more at thesecretlantern.com/shop/shop-18 Aug 2026 22:35 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtfbojnmsh24https://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mt7eugz3hn2hIt's still Summer outside, but we're doing our best to kickstart cozy vibes and prepare for Autumn here at the Secret Lantern! MON 8/17 - Recommended Reads Book Club TUE 8/18 - ACOTAR After Hours Reread WED 8/19 - Thee Bad Witch Tarot Club - Masters & Meetups16 Aug 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7eugz3hn2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mt6awrcqx32iThanks to everyone who came out for Dice Throne today! The second round of the Age of Vitality was a hard fight, and it was awesome to see so many diverse heroes on the field. Congratulations to our winners and well fought for all. We can't wait to see you all for round 3 next month!16 Aug 2026 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt6awrcqx32ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mt5lv3vqtv2jIt's still Summer outside, but we're doing our best to kickstart cozy vibes and prepare for Autumn here at the Secret Lantern! MON 8/17 - Recommended Reads Book Club TUE 8/18 - ACOTAR After Hours Reread WED 8/19 - Thee Bad Witch Tarot Club - Masters & Meetups15 Aug 2026 21:17 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt5lv3vqtv2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mt37ss3w6g25Join us Saturday, 8/15 for Bookstore Romance Day! Get 10% off select books, games, and more! - Romance novels - Games for 2 - Romantic and funny gifts There's more! - 9AM: It'z A Rap Food Truck - 6PM: The Secret Meetup Board Game Night Stop on by and celebrate all forms of love with us!14 Aug 2026 22:35 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt37ss3w6g25https://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3msqwor45hw2hJoin us for hobby night and board game night this week at the Secret Lantern! We also have Romance Bookstore Day coming up this weekend, so stop by to enjoy sales on romance novels, select games, graphic novels, and much more. More below >10 Aug 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqwor45hw2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3msm25cxqi22jWE'VE BEEN NOMINATED FOR BEST BOOKSTORE IN TEXAS!! Y'all. WHAT?! The Secret Lantern Books & Games has been nominated for Best of Texas, and we are absolutely beside ourselves. https://www.guidetotx.com/best-of/vote/shopping08 Aug 2026 21:44 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3msm25cxqi22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mseyskrlei23We've got more great get-togethers this week, and what's more - our friends from Itz A Rap are back with their amazing summer menu. Stop by during any of our daily events and grab the best dang wings and wraps in town! THU | 5PM - 8PM FRI | 5PM - 8PM SAT | 10AM - 4PM - Back to School Supply Drive06 Aug 2026 02:31 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mseyskrlei23https://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3msdnthyuus2b🔥#Newreleases are Here! 🔥 The shelves got a serious refresh this week. From sprawling fantasy adventures and dark romance to horror, mysteries, graphic novels, literary fiction, and beautiful new picture books, this week's releases are packed with stories you'll want to dive into.05 Aug 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdnthyuus2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3ms57cjxca22yWelcome to August, friends! This week, we've got some great gaming and social events coming up, including a sendoff party for new Ithaca College students, the pre-release of Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit, and a youth D&D adventure. See our full calendar at thesecretlantern.com/events for more!03 Aug 2026 00:06 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms57cjxca22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3ms22tnondn2sHappening now! We're kicking off our Black Spades Console Spotlight with CJ from Konsole Kingz. We've got games, a photo booth, delicious drinks and snacks! Play against your friends console or break out a deck and play face-to-face. Come in and and dodge the heat with us! vist.ly/5d9yc01 Aug 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms22tnondn2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mrunki4sd322Stay out the heat this August and join us at the Secret Lantern for more events. We're celebrating the release of Black Spades on XBox, going on a journey with the release of MtG: The Hobbit, snuggling up for Bookstore Romance Day, and helping folks meet new nerdy friends with Critical Match!30 Jul 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrunki4sd322https://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mrr3i3xyoc2rAustin Pull Up Some games are more than games. They're stories, laughter, and talking a little trash with the people you love. We're hosting the official Xbox launch celebration for Black Spades by Konsole Kingz, a Black-owned game studio bringing our most beloved card games to the next generation https://events.thesecretlantern.com/event/6f83ba2a-bc1f-4bce-8a14-721b106f81ff29 Jul 2026 04:26 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrr3i3xyoc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mrl7jja5av2xWe're wrapping up an amazing July at the Secret Lantern - you've all made our summer absolutely wonderful! Here are our events to close out the month and welcome August: MON - Open Hobby Night TUE - Closed WED - Cosmere: Bridge Nine One-Shot (SOLD OUT) THU - Open Magic: The Gathering Night26 Jul 2026 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrl7jja5av2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mrl7jja5av2xWe're wrapping up an amazing July at the Secret Lantern - you've all made our summer absolutely wonderful! Here are our events to close out the month and welcome August: MON - Open Hobby Night TUE - Closed WED - Cosmere: Bridge Nine One-Shot (SOLD OUT) THU - Open Magic: The Gathering Night26 Jul 2026 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrl7jja5av2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesecretlantern.bsky.social/post/3mrau5yampb2wLook what we just got back on the shelf! We just got a big restock of Dungeon Crawler Carl and hard-to-find games like Magical Athete and Hot Streak. We also have How to Defend Your Lair by Keith Ammann, and a return of the Warhammer Introductory Sets to help our fellow hobbyists get started.22 Jul 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:cobosxb66b4h2fb4lsy27lag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrau5yampb2w