2024 YAVA Award Celebration

Richmond Main Library 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Meet and mingle with your favorite Virginia authors of young adult literature. Ask the authors your most pressing questions and get some author signatures, too. Enjoy music and snacks. And, ...

Free

Walk the Earth as Brothers with Henry Rozycki

Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA

The book launch for Henry Rozycki's debut novel Walk the Earth as Brothers.The story of two pawns in a titanic world war, a story of bravery, random chance, kindness, betrayal, ...

Free

David Baldacci with S.A. Cosby

Ashland Theatre 205 England Street, Ashland, VA

David Baldacci will discuss his latest novel, A Calamity of Souls. He will be joined by S.A. Cosby. All tickets include a signed copy of the book. Additional copies may ...

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JABBIES With Other Press

Fountain Bookstore 1312 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

The return of the JABBIES (Judge a Book By Its Spine). Mona Bismuth and Terrie Akers of Other Press will talk about the behind-the-scenes of indie publishing and they will ...

Free

Retrace the Route of the Patawomeck Women with Lora Chilton

Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA

Lora Chilton's book tour will follow the imagined route of the Patawomeck Women from Fredericksburg through Richmond and Williamsburg to Hampton. Chilton discusses the fate of the Patawomeck people and her new book ...

Free

To Slip the Bonds of Earth with Amanda Flower

Fountain Bookstore 1312 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

Amanda Flower will talk about her new novel in store with Katharine Schellman. Registration required. While not as famous as her older siblings Wilbur and Orville, the celebrated inventors of ...

Free

Butch and Sundance Do India

Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA

Siblings go on a madcap search for their father’s WWII footsteps from Delhi to Burma in Robin Traywick Williams newest book Butch and Sundance Do India. With trademarked humor, Robin ...

Free

Junior League of Richmond’s 79th Annual Book & Author Luncheon

Sam Miller's Restaurant 1210 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

A luncheon prior to the evening event. A book signing with the authors following the luncheon will be available exclusively to luncheon attendees. This year’s participating authors and their books ...

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Junior League of Richmond’s 79th Annual Book & Author Event

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

A cocktail hour featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres from Champagne Taste and will have a card bar. At 7:00 p.m. the author presentations and virtual event will begin. Features six distinguished ...

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Graduation Party

Main Library 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond

If your child has "graduated" from Imagination Library RVA by turning 5 years old, they'd love to honor and celebrate your child for being a part of the program. Enjoy ...

Free

Hell Put to Shame with Earl Swift

Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA

Earl Swift returns to talk about his latest book Hell Put to Shame: The 1921 Murder Farm Massacre and the Horror of America's Second Slavery. Earl will read from and ...

Free

The Wide Wide Sea with Hampton Sides

Fountain Bookstore 1312 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

History lovers, this is for you. Hampton Sides will be in conversation with local author Dean King at the store. Registration required. Captain James Cook has been viewed by millions ...

Free

Summer Book Club for Kids

Virtual

Transform summer reading with a free online summer book club for the new book Pippa Potter, President's Daughter. Perfect for ages 6-10, this groundbreaking illustrated chapter book takes kids inside ...

Free

Hall of Mirrors Launch Party with John Copenhaver

Fountain Bookstore 1312 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

Celebrate the launch of Hall of Mirrors with local author and friend of Fountain John Copenhaver. John will be joined by K.T. Nguyen at the store. Registration required. When a ...

Free

Illumination Series ft. Lee Mandelo – at the Poe Museum

Edgar Allan Poe Museum 1914 E Main St, Richmond, VA

This lecture serie will feature Lee Mandelo as the guest. You can preorder a book to pick up at the event or get signed and shipped, or attend and buy ...

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Cuckoo with Gretchen Felker-Martin

Fountain Bookstore 1312 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

Gretchen's books are dark and delightful and she'll be talking with Kelly Justice about Cuckoo, her newest book. Registration required. ...

Free

The Elixir: Journey On

Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA

Richmond Author E. G. Kardos will be signing copies of The Elixir: Journey On -  Book Three of The Elias Chronicles series. Prepare for the gripping conclusion of The Elias Chronicles ...

Free

Looking for Andy Griffith with Evan Dalton Smith

Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA

Andy Griffith (1926-2012) is one of North Carolina’s most beloved exports, capturing America’s heart as Sheriff Andy Taylor. Evan Dalton Smith was born in the North Carolina Piedmont over four ...

Free

The Last Note of Warning with Katharine Schellman

Fountain Bookstore 1312 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

Katharine Schellman will be in conversation with Kristin Kisska. The Last Note of Warning is the third in the mysterious and queer Nightingale series set in 1920s New York. Registration ...

Free

Virginia Reads Book Festival

Petersburg Area Art League 7 E. Old Street, Petersburg, United States

The book festival aims to promote cross-cultural dialogue, amplify marginalized voices, and inspire solidarity, and empathy among diverse audiences. Through storytelling, art, and community engagement cultivate a more inclusive and ...

Free

Broiler with Eli Cranor

Fountain Bookstore 1312 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

Welcome Eli Cranor to celebrate his newest book. He will be at the store in conversation with SA Cosby. Registration required. ...

Free

Who Was? Ultimate Fan Experience at bbgb

bbgb tales for kids 3003 W Cary St, Richmond, VA

Get ready for trivia challenges, giveaways, crafts, and more at the official Who Was? Ultimate Fan Experience, a summer reading event based bestselling history and biography series. RSVP at bbgbbooks.com. ...

Free

Such Charming Liars: Karen M. McManus w/ Lamar Giles

The Steward School, Bryan Innovation Lab 11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA

Join bbgb books in celebrating the newest mystery from Karen M. McManus. Karen will be in conversation with fellow YA-thriller author Lamar Giles for an author talk, Q&A, and book ...

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Propagate and Draw Plants w/ Belle and Bea Boggs: Plant Pets

bbgb tales for kids 3003 W Cary St, Richmond, VA

Authors (and mother-daughter duo) Belle Boggs and Beatrice Boggs Allen will be sharing their new indoor gardening book Plant Pets: 27 Cool Houseplants to Grow and Love. Along with a ...

Free

Event Series Stories at the Museum

Stories at the Museum

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Aimed at early elementary learners, this educator led Stories at the Museum program will feature a read-aloud story time in a related museum gallery, paired with a craft activity. Your ...

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