BryonySeries Will Have "Stuff on Bluff" On Aug. 17

Good morning!

Early Saturday morning, after a late night at New Orleans North, BryonySeries will head out to the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre for "Stuff on Bluff."

"Stuff on Bluff" is a flea market-style event with "one-of-a-kind" treasures, according to Bicentennial Park. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 201 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.

Not only will BryonySeries have stuff (books, tie-dyed T-shirts, Ribbit-Ribbits, an assortment of water cups, mystery quote cards, and backpack-style nylon bags - scroll through our photos) for sale, Rebekah is prepared to haggle, wheel and deal, and overall work out some bargain shopping with those who stop at our booth.

FYI: Ribbit-Ribbits and tie-dyed shirts are also one-of-a-kind and may not match the ones pictured here.

So come on out and let's make some deals!

Happy Tuesday!

BryonySeries at Bicentennial Park on July 3, 2024: A Recap

June was tightly packed with health emergencies, work, and family festivities.

July was more of the same, with even more health emergencies and nearly entire month of feeling unwell for one reason or another...interspersed with moments of triumph and joy.

One of those moments was the Independence Celebration at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre.

At last year's event, we very spontaneously set up our booth as a miniature carnival. We had free Bozo buckets with free prizes, and a carnival wheel to spin where every spin was winner! 

For we had numbered each children's book, and the spinner received a free book that matched the winning number. We gave away thirty books and people walked away smiling. So much for people don't get excited about books!

We also gave away BryonySeries Tie hand-dyed tie dye shirts with the purchase of $15 or more in books.

Because last year went so well, we added two more games, Cindy's Ribbit-Ribbits, and came prepared to give away fifty books. 

New Lenox Dental also sponsored a giveaway of twenty "Cheetah Stories" by various WriteOn Joliet contributors.

Well, we gave away sixty-five books - and could have given more away more if we'd remembered to bring out tent lights (oops!).

We also gave away two tie dyed shirts to two teens that were determined to win them after Timothy challenged them.

We also sold two WriteOn Joliet anthologies...and we cannot wait until next year.

Sales were less this year, but inflation was much higher. And we came in to the event determined to foster a spirit of celebration and fun at our booth, and I think we succeeded.

We had a steady stream of people at our four games (Bozo buckets, ring toss, spinning wheel, and fishing), so we may set up two rows next year. Thankfully, the lines were long - but people did have to wait to play.

I also feel we could easily giveaway hundred children's book, and we are considering expanded that to adult books, too.

Here are five photos that showcase the fun

May today bring you plenty of reasons to smile.

Happy Tuesday!

Tie Dyed T-Shirts Now Part of BryonySeries Summer Special at The Book Market

 Good morning!

Can you believe it's August already? 

In just a couple of weeks, BryonySeries will change its summer-themed display at The Book Market in Crest Hill to one that reflects "back-to-school," with a new set of carefully curated books and (hopefully) a new set of studious Ribbit-Ribbits.

In the meantime, we are extending the summer fun a little while longer.

Our hand-tie dyed, hand-logoed shirts are now available for sale at The Book Market, along with our summer-themed books and Ribbit-Ribbits 

All shirt sizes are just $5 with the purchase of any book.

Otherwise, children's shirts are $10 each and adult shirts are $20 each.

In addition, each Ribbit-Ribbit is $12 or $6 with the purchase of any BryonySeries book. Additional BryonySeries titles are available in the store. The discounted price for Ribbit-Ribbits are not limited to the BryonySeries books on display.

There is no limit to how many Ribbit-Ribbits you can buy. Ribbit-Ribbits are available while supplies last (we have more than what is displayed).

These are super cute, a must-see item in person, and the perfect reading companion for any age since they will sit quietly next to you and not interrupt your reading.

Happy browsing, happy reading, and have a very happy Monday!