WanderLust Mobile Bookstore

The weather is looking so nice, we can't resist taking the bus out twice! We are adding a second stop to our weekend, share this with someone who needs to know - If you can't make it to The Sow's Ear in Verona on Saturday from 10a-2p, we'll be over at The Boneyard (1018 Walsh Road) from 1p-5p on Sunday! Join for the meat raffle at 2pm and you might even win one of our books. Over on the east side we should be clear of IRONMAN WI traffic downtown.

Got some new releases out today! Come see us at The Kickback Bar, now until 8pm. Pick up a fresh read for the long weekend!
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Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig
Under Story by Chloe Benjamin (A Wisconsin Book Festival pick!)
Mantras & Minotaurs by Ashley Bennett
The Cannibal by I.V. Ophelia

A *very* special “What We’re Reading” post!

I (Ally) met .s.rochellewrites two years ago when we both signed up for a Not Sorry Works workshop on Writing Romantic Stories. The class would start with an educational topic then we’d break into small groups for discussion and writing time. The stars aligned and R.S. and I were assigned the same small group. Any time someone would ask “Oh, have you read X?” or “What did y’all think of Y?” We’d have similar responses, “Yes! Loved it!” or “Meh, needed more spice 🌶️“ causing us to become fast friends. At the end of the course, we’d met our NaNoWriMo goal and signed up for the spring editing course where we’d have the chance to dive into each other’s writing, but this time, we weren’t in the same group (😭) To rectify this, we began our own writing meet-ups, exchanging chapters, edits, and general moral support.

And guess what, SHE DID THE DAMN THING!

Today WanderLust received an Ingram shipment containing Keeping a Nymph’s Heart by R.S. Rochelle which was just released on August 14th! I got to hold it in my hands, smell the beautiful book’s pages as I thumbed through, and when I got to the end, I saw my name! Thank you for the kind words, .s.rochellewrites and it was my absolute pleasure to read your story 🥰 Now let’s go Book 2!

Check out our September schedule and come find it on our WanderLust shelves. 📗

Head to Storygraph to read my COMPLETELY UNBIASED ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review!

“I am always down for a new romantasy and this debut novel did not let me down. I had the most enjoyable time reading this ARC, and let me tell you why….”

We heard you like a good plot twist! Find the WanderLust Bus all over Dane County this September 🚌

Sat 9/5 from 4–8pm — The Kickback Bar , 7622 Lisa Ln., Middleton! We’re coming for ya!

Sat 9/12 from 10am–2pm — The Sow's Ear , 125 S Main St., Verona. We’re so excited for this one! Knit & Sip & Read!

Fri 9/18 from 5–9pm — Delta B**r Lab 🎃 Get excited for a Fall-themed Harvest Party! More to come! 167 E Badger Rd, Fitchburg

Sat 9/19 from 12–10pm & Sun 9/20 from 11am–6:30pm — The W***y Street Fair, The fair will be on the 800–1000 blocks of Williamson (W***y) Street, Madison. The Parade is on Sunday at 11AM!

Sat 9/26 from 10am–5pm — Emerson Eken Art Walk , we’ll be parked on Hoard St. between North & 7th St. in Madison

Grab your TBR and come find us 📚!

Excited!

Tickets are live! Snag one/pre-order your book now! Link in bio!

Revelry Apartments is excited to host their first annual Night Market on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Madison’s west side. This free community event will bring together local artists, makers, food vendors, and small businesses for an evening of shopping, dining, music, and family-friendly activities.

Guests can browse unique handmade goods, enjoy delicious local food, discover talented vendors from across the Madison area, and connect with neighbors in a fun outdoor setting. The goal is to celebrate creativity, support local businesses, and create a vibrant community gathering that everyone can enjoy. Vendors include Miggy’s Bakes, Kia’s Kitchen, AT&T, MADabolic, Air Joe Farms, Read & Roam Collective, 360 Wellness, Maison Orostrata, Blended, and of course, us!

Whether you’re looking for one-of-a-kind finds, tasty treats, or simply a great way to spend a summer evening, the Revelry Night Market promises something for everyone. Come shop local, support small businesses, and join us for a memorable night of community and connection!

Only a few days left in Read a Romance Month (not that we'll stop when August is over🤭🤭) but the sale on Bookshop.org will be coming to an end.
Visit our Bookshop.org page (https://bookshop.org/shop/wanderlustmobilebookstore) to see the list of amazing titles on sale and save 15% before Aug 31st!

Every book in this list was recommended by booksellers at Romance bookstores like us!