A Seat at the Table Books - Elk Grove's ONLY Indie Bookstore
@seatbooks.bsky.social
Inclusive, LGBTQ-owned "third space" bookstore w/ cafe, events, and free wifi in Elk Grove, just south of Sacramento
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The free bookstore at Elk Grove Food Bank is just magical. You can contribute to their book drive on our website or bring gently used kids’ books to the store!
On 10/11 at 12, join ASATTCI and kids' author Sabrina for a fun storytime and sing-along! Sabrina Moyle is co-founder of Hello!Lucky and the author of over 25 children's books. She has written over a dozen original songs for children, and recently launched a preschool YouTube at helloluckykids.
September 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
On 10/11 at 12, join ASATTCI and kids' author Sabrina for a fun storytime and sing-along! Sabrina Moyle is co-founder of Hello!Lucky and the author of over 25 children's books. She has written over a dozen original songs for children, and recently launched a preschool YouTube at helloluckykids.
Maggie Tokuda-Hall helped found the organization Authors Against Book Bans and has advocated for and promoted LGBT+ visibility.
Arden was struck by the what she said at #CALIBA26, quoted in the graphic, the perfect sentence to sum up the fight against book bans in this current political climate.
Arden was struck by the what she said at #CALIBA26, quoted in the graphic, the perfect sentence to sum up the fight against book bans in this current political climate.
September 27, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Maggie Tokuda-Hall helped found the organization Authors Against Book Bans and has advocated for and promoted LGBT+ visibility.
Arden was struck by the what she said at #CALIBA26, quoted in the graphic, the perfect sentence to sum up the fight against book bans in this current political climate.
Arden was struck by the what she said at #CALIBA26, quoted in the graphic, the perfect sentence to sum up the fight against book bans in this current political climate.
We donate 15% of our used book sales every quarter, and we're closing out Q3 by tripling that donation on the last weekend of Sept!
Come shop our red cart and our "Sale and Bargain" shelf just inside the bookstore door any time Sept 26-28 and your used book donation to #egspeaks will be tripled.
Come shop our red cart and our "Sale and Bargain" shelf just inside the bookstore door any time Sept 26-28 and your used book donation to #egspeaks will be tripled.
September 19, 2026 at 5:16 PM
We donate 15% of our used book sales every quarter, and we're closing out Q3 by tripling that donation on the last weekend of Sept!
Come shop our red cart and our "Sale and Bargain" shelf just inside the bookstore door any time Sept 26-28 and your used book donation to #egspeaks will be tripled.
Come shop our red cart and our "Sale and Bargain" shelf just inside the bookstore door any time Sept 26-28 and your used book donation to #egspeaks will be tripled.
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Back the bill that would end the bans. The Housing Not Handcuffs Act, introduced in Congress, would decriminalize sleeping outside and fund housing instead. Tell your reps to co-sponsor it: https://housingnothandcuffs.org/hnhact/
June 22, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Back the bill that would end the bans. The Housing Not Handcuffs Act, introduced in Congress, would decriminalize sleeping outside and fund housing instead. Tell your reps to co-sponsor it: https://housingnothandcuffs.org/hnhact/
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Join ASATTCI for a special guest lecture by Harry Blain on the past, present, and future of constitutional rights in the United States. RSVPs help us plan ahead: www.eventbrite.com/e/2000044190...
#sacramentolife #elkgroveca #sacramentononprofit #constitutionalrights #constitutionallaw
#sacramentolife #elkgroveca #sacramentononprofit #constitutionalrights #constitutionallaw
Special Guest Lecture with Harry Blain: Legislating Against Liberties
Join us for a special guest lecture by Harry Blain on the past, present, and future of constitutional rights in the United States.
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September 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Join ASATTCI for a special guest lecture by Harry Blain on the past, present, and future of constitutional rights in the United States. RSVPs help us plan ahead: www.eventbrite.com/e/2000044190...
#sacramentolife #elkgroveca #sacramentononprofit #constitutionalrights #constitutionallaw
#sacramentolife #elkgroveca #sacramentononprofit #constitutionalrights #constitutionallaw
Calling local educators! We are vendored with #egusd, and our Buyer is ready to support you. Get 10% off and choose pickup or warehouse delivery.
Just visit our website, request a quote and checkout, and watch for our quote in your inbox.
PS Educators and school staff get 10% off in-store <3
Just visit our website, request a quote and checkout, and watch for our quote in your inbox.
PS Educators and school staff get 10% off in-store <3
September 13, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Calling local educators! We are vendored with #egusd, and our Buyer is ready to support you. Get 10% off and choose pickup or warehouse delivery.
Just visit our website, request a quote and checkout, and watch for our quote in your inbox.
PS Educators and school staff get 10% off in-store <3
Just visit our website, request a quote and checkout, and watch for our quote in your inbox.
PS Educators and school staff get 10% off in-store <3
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They say the measure of a government is how it treats its most vulnerable citizens
“Nationwide, roughly 5 million Americans have lost access to SNAP since the Republican-backed budget bill became law, including more than 1.5 million children, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities”
“Nationwide, roughly 5 million Americans have lost access to SNAP since the Republican-backed budget bill became law, including more than 1.5 million children, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities”
September 13, 2026 at 3:36 AM
They say the measure of a government is how it treats its most vulnerable citizens
“Nationwide, roughly 5 million Americans have lost access to SNAP since the Republican-backed budget bill became law, including more than 1.5 million children, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities”
“Nationwide, roughly 5 million Americans have lost access to SNAP since the Republican-backed budget bill became law, including more than 1.5 million children, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities”
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These under-appreciated queer horror films will push your boundaries in unexpected, challenging, and terrifying ways.
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The Best Queer Horror Movies You Haven’t Seen - Pop Heist
These under-appreciated queer horror films will push your boundaries in unexpected, challenging, and terrifying ways.
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September 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
These under-appreciated queer horror films will push your boundaries in unexpected, challenging, and terrifying ways.
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Join ASATTCI for a special guest lecture by Harry Blain on the past, present, and future of constitutional rights in the United States. RSVPs help us plan ahead: www.eventbrite.com/e/2000044190...
#sacramentolife #elkgroveca #sacramentononprofit #constitutionalrights #constitutionallaw
#sacramentolife #elkgroveca #sacramentononprofit #constitutionalrights #constitutionallaw
Special Guest Lecture with Harry Blain: Legislating Against Liberties
Join us for a special guest lecture by Harry Blain on the past, present, and future of constitutional rights in the United States.
www.eventbrite.com
September 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Join ASATTCI for a special guest lecture by Harry Blain on the past, present, and future of constitutional rights in the United States. RSVPs help us plan ahead: www.eventbrite.com/e/2000044190...
#sacramentolife #elkgroveca #sacramentononprofit #constitutionalrights #constitutionallaw
#sacramentolife #elkgroveca #sacramentononprofit #constitutionalrights #constitutionallaw
So, ah, what are we doing with the "Anthropic employee quits and says AI could kill us all in 10 years" thing? Like what does a regular person DO with this
September 10, 2026 at 12:15 AM
So, ah, what are we doing with the "Anthropic employee quits and says AI could kill us all in 10 years" thing? Like what does a regular person DO with this
Curl up by the fire with your book among fellow quiet readers at the next Bookstore Cats event! We'll enter in silence, share treats, and read in community.
Host Abby will have cushions and seats arranged, and you're welcome to bring cozy comfort items.
RSVP:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1998279662...
Host Abby will have cushions and seats arranged, and you're welcome to bring cozy comfort items.
RSVP:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1998279662...
Bookstore Cat Fireside Reading
Do you identify as a bookstore cat? Do you need a quiet, sacred space to read in community? This event is for you!
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September 10, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Curl up by the fire with your book among fellow quiet readers at the next Bookstore Cats event! We'll enter in silence, share treats, and read in community.
Host Abby will have cushions and seats arranged, and you're welcome to bring cozy comfort items.
RSVP:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1998279662...
Host Abby will have cushions and seats arranged, and you're welcome to bring cozy comfort items.
RSVP:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1998279662...
WClub South Sacramento, our local chapter of the international queer women+ social group, hosts a game night at Elk Grove's queer-owned bookstore every month! On Monday, Sept 14, their featured game is Texas Hold ‘Em. This event is FREE and open to all Queer Women+.
Cafe open until 6.
Cafe open until 6.
September 7, 2026 at 10:38 PM
WClub South Sacramento, our local chapter of the international queer women+ social group, hosts a game night at Elk Grove's queer-owned bookstore every month! On Monday, Sept 14, their featured game is Texas Hold ‘Em. This event is FREE and open to all Queer Women+.
Cafe open until 6.
Cafe open until 6.
We're taking Dog Man himself to the kids at @ucdavischildren.bsky.social and Sutter hospital! We hope to gift a Dog Man book to every child he visits. Please help us brighten their days! Buy books to donate here: aseatatthetablebooks.org/gift-registr...
A Seat at the Table
A Seat at the Table is an inclusive family bookstore/cafe with an in-person and online storefront, that sells popular books in a variety of genres, gifts, and coffee.
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September 6, 2026 at 9:44 PM
We're taking Dog Man himself to the kids at @ucdavischildren.bsky.social and Sutter hospital! We hope to gift a Dog Man book to every child he visits. Please help us brighten their days! Buy books to donate here: aseatatthetablebooks.org/gift-registr...
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Um, "socialism" in the U.S. just seems like making sure government works the way it's supposed to and be of use to people.
September 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Um, "socialism" in the U.S. just seems like making sure government works the way it's supposed to and be of use to people.
Community matters! Check out one (or six!) of our book clubs:
- General Interest
- Horror
- Perimenopause
- Diversity in Kink
- Sci-Fi/Fantasy
- Autistic Interest
- Romance
- Romantasy
- Kids ages 8-12
- Cook the Book (new meeting announcing soon)
- General Interest
- Horror
- Perimenopause
- Diversity in Kink
- Sci-Fi/Fantasy
- Autistic Interest
- Romance
- Romantasy
- Kids ages 8-12
- Cook the Book (new meeting announcing soon)
September 2, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Community matters! Check out one (or six!) of our book clubs:
- General Interest
- Horror
- Perimenopause
- Diversity in Kink
- Sci-Fi/Fantasy
- Autistic Interest
- Romance
- Romantasy
- Kids ages 8-12
- Cook the Book (new meeting announcing soon)
- General Interest
- Horror
- Perimenopause
- Diversity in Kink
- Sci-Fi/Fantasy
- Autistic Interest
- Romance
- Romantasy
- Kids ages 8-12
- Cook the Book (new meeting announcing soon)
On Sept 16, nonprofit ASATT Community Initiative will receive 50% of your EG Mendocino Farms food and drink purchase from 2pm to close if you mention "give back" in store or order from that location at mendocinofarms.com using code GIVEBACK. #mendocinofarms Thanks @mendocinofarms.bsky.social !
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September 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
On Sept 16, nonprofit ASATT Community Initiative will receive 50% of your EG Mendocino Farms food and drink purchase from 2pm to close if you mention "give back" in store or order from that location at mendocinofarms.com using code GIVEBACK. #mendocinofarms Thanks @mendocinofarms.bsky.social !
Real unhappy to see @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social pushing Harry Potter garbage so hard. We've never carried those books, and we've been operating since early 2020... so the danger of funding JK Rowling's hate is not new news.
September 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Real unhappy to see @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social pushing Harry Potter garbage so hard. We've never carried those books, and we've been operating since early 2020... so the danger of funding JK Rowling's hate is not new news.
Our nonprofit partner's website is live! Visit asattci.org to learn more about CI events and programs, join our amazing team of volunteers, and donate.
ASATTCI
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September 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Our nonprofit partner's website is live! Visit asattci.org to learn more about CI events and programs, join our amazing team of volunteers, and donate.
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We're taking Dog Man himself to the kids at Sutter and UC Davis hospitals! And we hope to gift a Dog Man book to every child he visits. Please help us brighten their days! Buy books to donate here: aseatatthetablebooks.org/gift-registr...
August 30, 2026 at 4:48 PM
We're taking Dog Man himself to the kids at Sutter and UC Davis hospitals! And we hope to gift a Dog Man book to every child he visits. Please help us brighten their days! Buy books to donate here: aseatatthetablebooks.org/gift-registr...
We're taking Dog Man himself to the kids at Sutter and UC Davis hospitals! And we hope to gift a Dog Man book to every child he visits. Please help us brighten their days! Buy books to donate here: aseatatthetablebooks.org/gift-registr...
August 30, 2026 at 4:48 PM
We're taking Dog Man himself to the kids at Sutter and UC Davis hospitals! And we hope to gift a Dog Man book to every child he visits. Please help us brighten their days! Buy books to donate here: aseatatthetablebooks.org/gift-registr...
Tomorrow evening is our first meetup for queer kids and their parents/grownups!
This is very dear to my heart and I'm hoping to create a safe and thriving community space for these kids, who deserve all the good things <3
This is very dear to my heart and I'm hoping to create a safe and thriving community space for these kids, who deserve all the good things <3
August 29, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Tomorrow evening is our first meetup for queer kids and their parents/grownups!
This is very dear to my heart and I'm hoping to create a safe and thriving community space for these kids, who deserve all the good things <3
This is very dear to my heart and I'm hoping to create a safe and thriving community space for these kids, who deserve all the good things <3
Drag queen Valshapero said, "ASATTB is the closest place Sacramento has to a #PinkPonyClub." And we RAN with it! Arden came up with a concept and Dom drew it. Buy your "Sacramento's Pink Pony Club" mugs and clear tote bags in-store and your tanks and sweatshirts here: www.etsy.com/shop/ASeatat...
August 27, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Drag queen Valshapero said, "ASATTB is the closest place Sacramento has to a #PinkPonyClub." And we RAN with it! Arden came up with a concept and Dom drew it. Buy your "Sacramento's Pink Pony Club" mugs and clear tote bags in-store and your tanks and sweatshirts here: www.etsy.com/shop/ASeatat...
Sorry, fam, I forgot about Bluesky for a hot minute. HOW IS EVERYONE? What are you reading? I just finished The Daughters by Leslie Jamison, coming out in February.
August 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Sorry, fam, I forgot about Bluesky for a hot minute. HOW IS EVERYONE? What are you reading? I just finished The Daughters by Leslie Jamison, coming out in February.
One month until our second cake swap! Do you love treats & new friends? Do you need more joy? Do you enjoy baking, sharing, & eating cake? Enjoy all the goodness cake has to offer with others who love it just as much.
Space is limited: withfriends.co/event/290607...
Space is limited: withfriends.co/event/290607...
9/26 - Community Cake Swap at the Bookstore! by A Seat at the Table Books
Get tickets and support A Seat at the Table Books by becoming a member
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August 27, 2026 at 12:43 AM
One month until our second cake swap! Do you love treats & new friends? Do you need more joy? Do you enjoy baking, sharing, & eating cake? Enjoy all the goodness cake has to offer with others who love it just as much.
Space is limited: withfriends.co/event/290607...
Space is limited: withfriends.co/event/290607...
#DOGMAN IS COMING BACK!
🐶 Meet him here on 10/10.
🐶 RSVPs are reqd, free, & gonna sell out!
🐶 Order books now so you can be sure you have the titles you want Dog Man to sign.
🐶 We'll take Dog Man to see children at Sutter and UC Davis hospitals!
RSVP & shop/donate: withfriends.co/event/291543...
🐶 Meet him here on 10/10.
🐶 RSVPs are reqd, free, & gonna sell out!
🐶 Order books now so you can be sure you have the titles you want Dog Man to sign.
🐶 We'll take Dog Man to see children at Sutter and UC Davis hospitals!
RSVP & shop/donate: withfriends.co/event/291543...
10/10 - Dog Man Fan Party by A Seat at the Table Books
Get tickets and support A Seat at the Table Books by becoming a member
withfriends.co
August 27, 2026 at 12:41 AM
#DOGMAN IS COMING BACK!
🐶 Meet him here on 10/10.
🐶 RSVPs are reqd, free, & gonna sell out!
🐶 Order books now so you can be sure you have the titles you want Dog Man to sign.
🐶 We'll take Dog Man to see children at Sutter and UC Davis hospitals!
RSVP & shop/donate: withfriends.co/event/291543...
🐶 Meet him here on 10/10.
🐶 RSVPs are reqd, free, & gonna sell out!
🐶 Order books now so you can be sure you have the titles you want Dog Man to sign.
🐶 We'll take Dog Man to see children at Sutter and UC Davis hospitals!
RSVP & shop/donate: withfriends.co/event/291543...