We’ve got a beautiful stretch of events ahead—book clubs, storytime, writing, and just enough cozy community to carry you through the rest of April…
…and yes, we’re already looking ahead to Independent Bookstore Day—just two weeks away—because trust us, you’ll want those plans locked in early.
Let’s start there 👇
🌙 SAVE THE DATE: INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY WEEKEND (APRIL 25–26)
✨ Saturday Night Feature Event (Ticketed)
An Evening with Robert Gwaltney – Sing Down the Moon
Saturday, April 25 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
If you’re choosing one signature event for Indie Bookstore Day weekend—this is it.
We’re thrilled to host Robert Gwaltney for a powerful evening centered around Sing Down the Moon—a haunting Southern Gothic that’s already capturing attention.
✨ Author conversation + signing
✨ Intimate, in-store experience
✨ A perfect cap to a full day of Indie Bookstore celebrations
🎟️ Ticketed – we strongly recommend securing your spot early HERE!
🎉 All-Day Celebration
Saturday, April 25 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Our favorite day of the year—celebrating indie bookstores nationwide and the readers who make them special. Expect surprises, special releases, and a store that feels just a little more magical than usual. We’ll show you next week some of the products we have in store for you — that day only!
✂️ Sunday Creative Workshop (Very Limited Seating)
Plot Twist Project: Junk Journaling
Sunday, April 26 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM
A small, hands-on creative session for those who love to make something uniquely their own. We’ll have supplies, inspiration, and a relaxed atmosphere to wind down the weekend, hosted by two of our brilliant Fab Fantasy Book Club members and junk journaling experts!
🎟️ Ticketed | Limited capacity SIGN UP HERE QUICKLY!
📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK + NEXT
Before we get there, don’t miss everything happening right now:
Mon, April 13
✍️ Main Street Writes (Virtual) | 6:30 PM
A welcoming space for writers of all levels.
Tue, April 14
🔪 Thrill in the ‘Ville – Warning Signs | 6:30 PM
Great discussion, plus wine & apps (always).
Wed, April 15
📖 Stories on the Square | 9:30 AM
Midweek magic for our youngest readers.
Thu, April 16
🌸 Third Thursday: Spring is in the Air! | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Come enjoy a lively evening in downtown Summerville with live music, local vendors, and extended hours throughout the district. It’s the perfect night to stroll, shop small, and pop into the bookstore while you’re out and about.
Mon, April 20
📚 Adventures in Reading Kids Club – Lola | 5:30 PM
Free to attend + 10% off the featured title, free pizza for clubbers.
Tue, April 21 (Morning)
☕ Peaceful Mornings: Quiet Reading Club | 8:00 AM
Start your day with coffee and calm. MUST REGISTER HERE to attend
Tue, April 21 (Evening)
💘 Kiss & Tell Romance Club – To Cage a Wild Bird | 6:30 PM
Smart, fun, and just the right amount of spicy conversation.
Tue, April 28
📖 Books & Banter Fiction Club – Lake Effect | 6:30 PM
A thoughtful, can’t-miss discussion to close out the month.
Indie Bookstore Day may still be two weeks out—but the Saturday evening with Gwaltney is already shaping up to be one of our standout events of the season.
If it’s even possibly on your list… we’d go ahead and grab those tickets now. It’s same price as the book AND includes the book, so…
In the meantime, come see us for Third Thursday, settle in for a book club, or just stop by and soak up a little spring in the shop. We’ll see you soon—and then again for a truly special Indie Bookstore Day weekend.