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SUMMARY:Bookstore Romance Day
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars\, romance readers. Bookstore Romance Day is coming to The Bookshelf on Church\, and we’ve got plans. \nShop the romance section for 15% off (because your heart\, and your wallet\, deserve a discount every once in a while). Then swing by our stationary station and write a postcard to someone you love. We’ll mail it for you\, no stamps\, no stress\, just you and your best cursive. \nStop by anytime\, we’ll be here all day being hopeless romantics about books.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/bookstore-romance-day/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
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SUMMARY:ACOTAR Re-read\, Book #3- Wings and Ruin
DESCRIPTION:Join Our August Fantasy Book Club! ✨ \n📚Meet us to start our re-read of the ACOTAR series\, leading up the the October release of Book 6 in October. This meeting will be to discuss Book 3: A Court of Wings and Ruin. \nBE SURE TO PRE-ORDER BOOKS 6 AND 7 NOW SO YOU HAVE THEM ON RELEASE DAY! \nNOTE: Fan Club Members save $5 on all pre-orders. Use the code emailed to you or reach out for help. \nhttps://www.bookshelfonchurch.com/events/5402120260814
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/acotar-re-read-book-3-wings-and-ruin/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Youth Book Club: Percy Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Youth Book Club as we dive into Percy Jackson and the Olympians\, Book One: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan! If there is interest\, we plan to keep this book club going. \nPercy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school again — he just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. But when mythical creatures start walking straight out of the pages of his Greek mythology textbook and into his life\, Percy discovers he has bigger problems than detention. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen\, and Percy is the prime suspect. Together with his friends Grover and Annabeth\, he must journey across the country to find the bolt and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus — before it’s too late. Filled with magic\, Greek mythology\, and plenty of monsters\, this thrilling middle grade adventure is the perfect pick for young readers and mythology lovers alike. \nAll are welcome — whether you’ve read the book before or are discovering it for the first time\, come ready to discuss\, share your thoughts\, and have fun!
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/youth-book-club-percy-jackson/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children
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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Club with Jane Costello: *Forty Love*
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a *virtual* book club with author Jane Costello on Saturday\, August 1 at 1pm ET. Jane will be joining us from the UK to discuss her new sexy rom-com\, a perfect summer read. \nCopies are available at the store\, as an audiobook through Libro.fm\, and as an e-book through Bookshop. \nRSVP to receive the link via email. \nA fun\, sexy rom-com about finding a new passion just when you thought it was game over. Forty-something single mum Jules lives next door to a tennis club but has no plans to pick up a racket — especially not with her old school day crush\, Dr Sam Delaney\, back in town and displaying a killer forehand in direct view of her bedroom window. But when an unprecedented wave of anxiety hits — brought on by perimenopause and her daughter’s solo trip around the world — she rashly agrees to join an amateur women’s tennis team sitting at the bottom of every league. As rallies are hit and friendships are formed\, Jules finds herself in the grip of an all-consuming relationship… and not only with the tennis. A warm\, hilarious\, and gloriously feel-good novel about reinvention\, resilience\, and second chances at love.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/virtual-book-club-with-jane-costello-forty-love/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Middle Grade Author Event: Greg Rizzi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special author visit with Greg Rizzi — debut novelist and professional illustrator — as he discusses the story\, the writing process and the deeply personal inspiration behind it. \nGreg wrote Continuum with both young readers and their parents in mind: a reminder that struggle is a natural part of life\, and that the lessons we carry are never wasted. Perfect for fans of middle grade sci-fi and adventure. \nAll are welcome — readers\, parents\, and anyone curious about the journey from inspiration to the page.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/middle-grade-author-event-greg-rizzi/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children
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SUMMARY:Author Event with Rachel Beanland\, The Half Life
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Rachel Beanland\, Author of The Half Life \nWhat happens when the life you chose starts to feel like a cage? When twenty-three-year-old Eileen O’Malley falls for a charming naval officer\, she finds herself following him to the tiny\, sun-drenched Mediterranean island of La Maddalena — far from everything she’s ever known. But paradise has a dark underbelly: when Italian activists begin sounding the alarm about nuclear contamination in the water\, the island erupts in protest — and Eileen’s loyalties begin to shift\, drawn into a web of secrets and toward a local journalist who forces her to imagine a life beyond the one she’s been handed. \nAtmospheric\, sexy\, and quietly defiant\, The Half Life is a story of love\, complicity\, and awakening. Readers are calling it a page-turner they literally lost sleep over. \nJoin us for an intimate evening with Richmond author Rachel Beanland — author of Florence Adler Swims Forever\, winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction — as she discusses her stunning new novel\, takes questions from the audience\, and signs books. \nTickets: 🎟 $45 — includes a Hardcover copy of The Half Life 🎟 $20 — general admission\, no book included. \nSeating is limited.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/author-event-with-rachel-beanland-the-half-life/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Booked for Dinner: July Supper Club
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URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/booked-for-dinner-july-supper-club/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:ACOTAR Re-read\, Book #2- Mist and Fury
DESCRIPTION:Join Our July Fantasy Book Club! ✨ \n📚 Meet us to start our re-read of the ACOTAR series\, leading up the release of Book 6 in October. This meeting will be to discuss Book 2: A Court of Mist and Fury. \nBE SURE TO PRE-ORDER BOOKS 6 AND 7 NOW SO YOU HAVE THEM ON RELEASE DAY! THEY ARE BOTH LINKED BELOW. NOTE: Fan Club Members save $5 on all pre-orders. Use the code emailed to you or reach out for help. \nSarah J. Maas’s sexy\, richly imagined series continues with the journey of Feyre’s fiery sister\, Nesta. \nNesta Archeron has always been prickly—proud\, swift to anger\, and slow to forgive. And since the war—since being made High Fae against her will—she’s struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court. The person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian\, the battle-scarred\, winged warrior who is there at Nesta’s every turn. But her temper isn’t the only thing Cassian ignites. The fire between them is undeniable\, and it only burns hotter as they are forced to work closely together. As the threat of war casts its shadow over them once again\, Nesta and Cassian must battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance—and healing—in each other’s arms.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/acotar-re-read-book-2-mist-and-fury/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
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SUMMARY:Banned Books Book Club: *All Boys Aren't Blue*
DESCRIPTION:In the age of increasing book challenges and bans\, we believe it’s more important than ever to engage directly with the stories at the center of these conversations. Our new Banned Books Club will explore both classic and contemporary titles that have been challenged or banned\, taking time to discuss not only the themes within each book but also why these works so often face opposition—and what may be lost when access to them disappears. \nAll Boys Aren’t Blue is George M. Johnson’s 2020 memoir-manifesto — a series of personal essays exploring their childhood\, adolescence\, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia\, weaving together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys. The book addresses themes of consent\, toxic masculinity\, gender identity\, structural marginalization\, family\, brotherhood\, and Black joy\, while also documenting two sexual encounters and an experience of statutory rape.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/banned-books-book-club-all-boys-arent-blue/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Fiction Book Club: *Shark Heart*
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Fiction Book Club discussing *Shark Heart* by Emily Habeck. \nWhat starts as a love story between newlyweds Wren and Lewis takes a surreal turn when Lewis is diagnosed with a rare condition — one that will gradually transform him\, body and all\, into a great white shark. Lyrical and funny\, airy and visceral\, Shark Heart grapples with life’s big questions — the fragility of memory\, finding joy in grief\, and what it means to build a meaningful life. Described by critics as “surprising and pleasurably uncategorizable\,” this celebrated debut is perfect for readers who love literary fiction with a magical twist. Come ready to discuss love\, loss\, and letting go. \nCome find your bookish community. All are welcome. \nRSVP on our website!
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/fiction-book-club-shark-heart/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Pride Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Pride with your favorite local bookstore! Join us for a joyful evening of storytelling\, community\, and good vibes — featuring an open mic\, photo booth\, raffles\, discounts\, and a bring-your-own food and drink hang. All are welcome\, and we mean that. \nThis year we’re proud to once again support the **Health Brigade in Richmond**. Every guest gets one free raffle entry\, and for every $10 you donate to Health Brigade that night\, you’ll earn another — with great prizes and gift cards up for grabs. \nSponsored by The Bookshelf on Church\, Livi’s Market + Tabbs Creek Flower Fields.\nCome for the books. Stay for the community. Celebrate out loud. \nPlease RSVP!
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/pride-party-2026/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Club: ACOTAR Re-read-Book #1
DESCRIPTION:Join Our June Fantasy Book Club! ✨ \n📚 Meet us to start our re-read of the ACOTAR series\, leading up the the October release of Book 6. This meeting will be to discuss Book 1: A Court of Thorn and Roses. \nWhen nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods\, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends\, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast\, but one of the lethal\, immortal faeries who once ruled her world. At least\, he’s not a beast all the time. \nAs she adapts to her new home\, her feelings for the faerie\, Tamlin\, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she’s been told about the beautiful\, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient\, wicked shadow is growing\, and Feyre must find a way to stop it\, or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever. \nFrom bestselling author Sarah J. Maas comes a seductive\, breathtaking book that blends romance\, adventure\, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/fantasy-book-club-acotar-re-read-book-1/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ + Book Club: Girls\, Girls\, Girls
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next LGBTQ+ Book Club\, where we will read and discuss Girls Girls Girls\, by Shoshana von Blanckensee.  It’s 1996. Two girls. One van named Scooby. And a one-way road trip to San Francisco.  All are welcome to join us\, books are available through our store (print\, audio\, ebook).  We request your RSVP on our website.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/lgbtq-book-club-girls-girls-girls/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
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SUMMARY:Romance Book Club: Meet Me in Marco
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Romance Book Club\, June 11. We’ll be joined in-person by the author! \nWe’ll enjoy Meet Me in Marco\, by Anita Calleri. \nAt fifty and newly single\, Maggie Bentley isn’t looking for love — but her wine-loving\, pom-pom-shaking hockey mom crew has other ideas. What follows is a comedy of dating disasters\, unexpected chaos\, and one infuriatingly charming man named Kevin Mitchell. Set in the quirky lakeside town of Hattrick Harbor\, NC\, this is a story about second chances\, found community\, and whether it’s ever too late to start a new chapter.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/romance-book-club-meet-me-in-marco/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Book Retreat in Irvington
DESCRIPTION:Remember summer vacation? That blissful time when your only job was to read whatever you wanted\, whenever you wanted? We’re bringing it back—but with better snacks\, grown-up beverages\, and ideal company. \nThis retreat is your permission slip to:\n* Actually finish that TBR pile (or at least make a dent)\n* Feast on incredible meals (because you can’t read on an empty stomach)\n* Discover your next favorite read in a curated stack of books included with your ticket\n* Trade your usual routine for rest\, relaxation\, and maybe a lounge by the pool.\n* Make friends with fellow humans who also judge books by their covers (it’s fine\, we all do it)\n* Shop at the coolest—ahem\, only—independent bookstore in the Northern Neck (exclusivity has its perks!)\n* Rub elbows with incredible authors at our private author dinner (yes\, you can fanperson responsibly)\n* Explore the charming Northern Neck and all its hidden gems \nThink of it as adult summer camp\, minus the trust falls and questionable cafeteria food\, plus all the books your heart desires. \nHere’s the catch: This is an intimate gathering with only 12 rooms available. Yes\, twelve. As in\, one dozen. As in\, if you’re reading this and thinking “maybe later\,” later might be too late. \nThe good news? This retreat is being planned by a community retreat planning expert (who also happens to be pretty cool)\, so you can expect seamless logistics and perfectly curated experiences. All you have to do is show up with your reading glasses and your sense of adventure. \nReady to treat yourself? You have a 3-day head start before we open registration to the general public\, so grab your spot while you can! \nClick here to sign up! https://www.bookishretreats.com/ \nP.S. If you’ve ever said “I just need to get away and READ\,” this is your sign. Consider it the universe conspiring in your favor.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/summer-book-retreat-in-irvington/
LOCATION:Hope & Glory Inn\, 65 Tavern Rd\, Irvington\, 22480
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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SUMMARY:Beyond The Bookshelf: A Readers Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Escape to Irvington & Kilmarnock\, Virginia for three days of literary bliss at this exclusive book retreat\, hosted by The Bookshelf on Church. \nNestled in the heart of Virginia’s Northern Neck\, this intimate getaway offers the perfect blend of bibliophile indulgence and small-town charm. We’ll have the delightful Hope & Glory Inn entirely to ourselves\, creating a private sanctuary where we can connect\, unwind\, and celebrate the written word. \nThe retreat begins with a private welcome reception along the Rappahannock River\, hosted by Bookshelf owner Lisa McLaughlin\, where you’ll meet fellow readers while taking in the serene beauty of the Chesapeake Bay region. Over three enriching days\, June 4th – 7th\, 2026\, you’ll enjoy an exclusive author dinner\, engage in thoughtfully curated book-related activities\, and dine at Irvington’s beloved local restaurants—each meal a chance to savor both cuisine and great conversation. \nBetween planned activities\, you’ll have plenty of free time to explore the area’s natural beauty\, stroll through charming streets\, curl up with a good book in a cozy corner of the inn\, or simply relax and recharge. Whether you’re seeking meaningful literary discussions\, new friendships with fellow readers\, or quiet moments of reflection\, this retreat offers space for it all. \nThis is a small group offering with only 12 rooms available\, so don’t wait.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/beyond-the-bookshelf-a-readers-retreat/
LOCATION:Hope & Glory Inn\, 65 Tavern Rd\, Irvington\, 22480
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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