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SUMMARY:Booked for Dinner Supper Club: Crave\, Cook\, Nourish
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our most popular event — our beloved Potluck Supper Club!\nThis April\, we’re diving into by Steph Grasso\, a Virginia author! \nDevelop a healthier\, happier relationship with food by tapping into these 80-plus nourishing recipes with zero intimidation factor from dietitian\, nutrition expert\, and TikTok sensation Steph Grasso Dietitian. \nThe internet is filled with diet fads and nutrition misinformation\, and registered dietitian Steph Grasso is here to steer you clear of all of it. In her debut cookbook and nutrition go-to\, Steph debunks diet culture and offers up fun and easy ways to make healthy\, accessible\, and affordable food choices. Crave\, Cook\, Nourish subscribes to the notion that all bites are good bites when balanced: Why restrict your favorite foods when you can simply add more nutrients to your plate? Steph lays out the basic building blocks of nutrition so you can make healthful choices with ease. \nStarting with a brief history of diet culture\, Crave\, Cook\, Nourish is packed with tips and hacks to make grocery shopping and meal prep feel like second nature. Whether you have a super busy schedule or limited funds\, Steph is here to show you how to make easy and attainable healthy lifestyle choices in your own kitchen. \nLife is hard\, and Steph believes that eating a tasty\, balanced meal and feeling your best absolutely should not be.
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LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
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SUMMARY:Banned Books Book Club: Horse
DESCRIPTION:For our second meeting\, we’ll read Horse\, by Geraldine Brooks. This book is an historical novel blending art\, science\, and history to explore the legacy of racism through the true story of Lexington\, a record-breaking 19th-century thoroughbred. It weaves together three narratives: an enslaved groom in the 1850s\, a 1954 art gallerist\, and a modern-day scientist analyzing the horse’s skeleton\, highlighting the crucial\, often ignored\, contributions of Black horsemen. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, March 11\, from 6 – 8pm. We request your RSVP.
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LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
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SUMMARY:Calling All Romance Readers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the very first meeting of our Romance Book Club!  We’re kicking things off with *The Book Swap* by debut author Tessa Bickers\n\n\n. It’s a charming story about unexpected friendships\, love in the margins\, and a mysterious book exchange that changes everything. \n\n\n When: Thursday\, February 12th\, 2026\n Time: 6PM – 8PM\n Where: 28 W. Church St.\, Kilmarnock\, VA\n\n\nGrab a cozy spot and connect with others who share your passion for love stories and all things bookish!
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LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
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SUMMARY:Love\, Lit + Bedazzled!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate love in all its forms this Valentine’s season!\nWhether you’re coming with your favorite reading partner\, best friend\, child\, or partner\, join us for an afternoon of literary fun and creativity.\nSaturday\, February 7th | 4:00 – 6:00 PM\nYour ticket for two includes:\nSweet treats and sparkling beverages.-A $10 store credit to be used that evening.-A scavenger hunt adventure through the store\, tailored to your relationship (romantic\, familial\, friendship\, etc).-A complete book bedazzling kit to use and take home at the end—decorate your favorite reads with sparkles and make them shine. -Make your books as unique as the relationships you’re celebrating.-No romance required—just a shared love of stories!\n*Tickets: $45 per pair.*Limited spots available – only 20.\nPerfect for: couples\, best friends\, parents and kids\, siblings\, reading buddies\, or anyone who believes books are better when shared.
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LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Club: The Bookshop Below
DESCRIPTION:Calling all fantasy fans! Meet us to discuss *The Bookshop Below* where a young bookseller discovers a hidden\, magical world beneath her shop\, where stories come to life and secrets unfold. As she uncovers the mysteries of the underground realm\, she must decide whether to protect its magic or let it go. \nCome ready to share your thoughts and connect with fellow book lovers. \nRSVP to save your spot today and prepare for an enchanting evening!
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LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
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SUMMARY:Booked for Dinner: Measure With Your Heart
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our most popular event — our beloved Potluck Supper Club! \nThis January\, we’re celebrating Southern comfort food with Measure With Your Heart by Hannah Taylor. Taylor’s cookbook brings fresh twists to classic Southern dishes\, all made from scratch so you know exactly what’s in them. It’s the perfect pick for the cold\, dark season — a cozy way to gather with friends and neighbors over warm\, hearty comfort food. \nOur Booked for Dinner events have sold out every single time\, bringing together cookbook enthusiasts\, passionate home cooks\, and neighbors who love sharing good food and great conversation. There’s something magical that happens when book lovers gather around a table with inspired dishes made with care in their kitchens—new friendships form\, recipes are swapped\, and our little corner of rural Virginia feels even more connected. Whether you’re a longtime regular or joining us for the first time\, come ready to share a dish\, discover new flavors\, and experience the joy that comes from breaking bread together as a community. \nLimited seating available. \nTickets: $45 includes your copy of Measure With Your Heart. \n$20 for a Companion Seat (no book). \nDon’t wait—these intimate gatherings fill up fast! \nNote: A recipe sign up sheet will be sent via email once you have your ticket.
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LOCATION:The Bookshelf on Church\, West Church Street\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
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SUMMARY:Death Café: A Two-Hour Gathering on Being Mortal
DESCRIPTION:Join Pleasance Lowengard for a warm\, open\, and judgment-free Death Café—a two-hour community gathering where we talk honestly about the one thing we all share: being mortal. \nThis session blends gentle education with rich conversation\, offering space to explore end-of-life topics with curiosity rather than fear. We’ll touch on practical realities (like planning and decision-making)\, emotional landscapes (grief\, caregiving\, legacy)\, and the deeper human questions that arise when we consider our own impermanence. There is no agenda and no pressure to share—just an opportunity to listen\, reflect\, and connect. \nYou’ll be guided through: \n\nAccessible education on end-of-life choices\, rituals\, planning\, and what dying often looks like\nOpen conversation around mortality\, grief\, and meaning\nGrounding practices to help us stay present with tender topics\nCommunity connection with others who want to normalize talking about death\n\nAll are welcome—whether you’re simply curious\, grieving\, caregiving\, planning ahead\, or seeking a deeper relationship with life’s transitions. Come as you are. Bring your questions\, your stories\, and your humanity.
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