39th ANNIVERSARY SALE Blue Marble Books has been serving the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati areas since June 1979. June 2018 marks their 39th year in business and to celebrate they will be giving away a $39 gift certificate to the purchaser of every 39th book sold during anniversary week, June 1 – 9! READING […]
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The Holiday Season is in Full Swing at Blue Marble Books!
Blue Marble Bookstore NEW BOOKS, BELOVED CLASSICS & A CANDY CANE INVASION Blue Marble Books is as charming and festive as ever this holiday season. Just walking in the door seeing all the lovingly displayed books and thoughtfully selected toys give the spirit a lift. Shelves are overflowing with books, puzzles and favorite plush characters […]
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You Can Be a Part of a Special Tribute To Tina Moore of the Blue Marble Bookstore
Tina Moore’s bench will be placed under the window to the store. Tina Moore, late owner of the Blue Marble, was a guiding force for literacy in the community and in the region. Joan Gregory says, “Many of us feel the Blue Marble is a treasure here in Fort Thomas and many loved Tina and […]
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Blue Marble Spring, Summer Events | Blue Marble Books Fort Thomas
There’s something fun for everyone with book signings, Children’s Book Week, Educator Appreciation Nights, 38th Anniversary Sale, & Find Waldo Local! Blue Marble has filled the calendar with some fun events for everyone this spring and summer! Read on to see all that we have planned. Mindee Arnett Book Signing, Friday, April 28, 2017, 4:30 […]
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Fort Thomas Business Association Kicks Off Small Business Saturday Movement Throughout the Year
Small Business Saturday is popping up on Saturday, February 25. Everyone is familiar with Small Business Saturday in November. This Saturday the Fort Thomas Business Association (FTBA) is kicking off a monthly #ShopLocal movement that allows you to give back to the Fort Thomas community in so many ways. Blue Marble Books and Midway Cafe […]
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Join Blue Marble Books’ Mock Caldecott Awards
Blue Marble Books is hosting a Mock Caldecott Award event this Wednesday. In anticipation of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Youth Media Award announcement January 23 (think Newbery, Caldecott, Printz and Coretta Scott King Book Awards), Blue Marble Books is hosting its annual Mock Caldecott Awards this Wednesday, January 18. And you (as long as […]
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Remembering Tina Moore of Blue Marble Books
Tina Moore (left) founded Blue Marble Books, which in later years she co-owned with her husband, Peter. Provided. Tina Moore founded Blue Marble Books, an independent bookstore located in Fort Thomas, in 1979. Since that time she has served as a children’s literature expert, mentor, consultant and friend to many. She passed away last week. Below we share […]
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Founder of Blue Marble Passes Away
Tina and Peter Moore, owners of Blue Marble Books in Fort Thomas. Provided. A sad day across northern Kentucky today as the founder of Blue Marble Books, Tina Moore, has died. Moore was the co-owner of the children’s bookstore with her husband, Peter. Blue Marble Books is a full-service, independent bookseller with a personal commitment […]
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Blue Marble Books – Fort Thomas, Kentucky Fall Events
FALL EVENTS HIGHLIGHT THE LOVE OF READING, WRITING, & ILLUSTRATING Blue Marble Books is part of the FTM Family. How much fun can fall be? We’re going to try to answer that question with lots of fun fall events for kids of all ages! Check out the events below for what we’ve got going on […]
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Find Waldo In Fort Thomas!
Blue Marble Books is once again creating summertime fun while supporting the shop local movement by teaming up with Candlewick Press in the annual Where’s Waldo contest. Where’s Waldo? In Fort Thomas, of course! The famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 28 local businesses throughout our community […]