Green Apple Books on the Park
This second branch of Green Apple Books opened in 2014, and provides new and used books of all genres. The shop hosts readings and book signings and is open seven days a week.
Literary Site Type: Reading Venue
Pegasus Bookstore: Downtown
A seller of used and new books, Pegasus began regularly hosting events in 2008 and to this day, the creative energies of staffers have shaped a unique event program that runs throughout the year. Pegasus has three locations: two in Berkeley and one in Oakland.
The Elting Memorial Library
The Elting Memorial Library offers the residents of New Paltz a wide variety of services, collections, and resources. Its mission is to promote literacy, build community, and inspire lifelong learning. The Library’s extensive collections, unique historical holdings, cultural programs, services and events, provided in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, are an accessible resource for all.
Unabridged Bookstore
Owner Ed Devereux opened Unabridged Bookstore in its current location in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in 1980, and while it has expanded since, his vision has remained the same: to promote and sell great books. Unabridged is known for its dedicated and knowledgeable staff, their hand-written personal recommendations, and unparalleled sale book section. The bookstore hosts a variety of author events throughout the year.
Elliott Bay Book Company
Founded in 1973 and located in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood business district, the Elliott Bay Book Company is a full-service bookstore, home to over 150,000 titles. Author readings and events are held monthly throughout the year.
Sacred Grounds Cafe
Sacred Ground Cafe’s open mic is one of the longest-running open mic series in the country. They have been serving up poetry and good food since 1972 to discerning San Franciscans and their guests. The series is a free speech zone and appreciates new voices.
New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden is an iconic living museum and, since its founding in 1891, has served as an oasis in this busy metropolis. They regularly host poetry readings and book signings in a spacious auditorium.
The Blue Moose Cafe
The Blue Moose Café is a coffeehouse that hosts cultural events and entertainment. It features live music several times a week by local, regional, and national musicians of all genres. There are also literary readings, and monthly art exhibits and openings.
The Laughing Goat
The Laughing Goat Coffeehouse and Community Performance Venue features weekly readings, monthly gallery showings, nightly performances, and other assorted live events.
New Dominion Bookshop
Located in Historic Downtown Charlottesville, New Dominion Bookshop is the oldest independent bookseller in Virginia. Their collection of new books includes many selections from fiction, nonfiction, and children’s literature.
The shop hosts author events on the weekends, with a focus on literary fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction events. For event proposals, the shop recommends reaching out about four to six months in advance.
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