If you’ve attended our events, you may recognize Anika Horn . A valued member of our team, she brings her expertise as a discussion moderator, community builder, and events strategist. Anika is also the mind behind 40 Bookshops Under 40 , a project highlighting the importance of independent bookshops and vibrant local economies. Anika wrote this article to illuminate the cultural, economic, and emotional impact independent bookstores have - and why choosing local truly matter

On November 16, 2025, we gather for a thoughtful exploration of one of the year’s most complex subjects: immigration. Rather than debate, this evening invites curiosity, empathy, and clarity as our panelists share their lived experiences, historical contexts, and human stories. We are honored to welcome a distinguished group of voices: Seth Michelson , poet and professor at Washington and Lee University, whose decades of work in immigration spaces inform his latest book, Hop

Clifford Garstang is the special guest at our October International Book Club , giving us a perspective on Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen....

On August 14, 2025, we will meet at Staunton Books & Tea for the Local Author Book Signing: Unstoppable by H M DuVal to talk about the...