One Last Chapter Books

09/09/2026

Books and bookish resources are all around you, and they’re probably closer than you think.

My friend Amparito, Rice Public Librarian put together this amazing resource featuring local bookstores and book clubs throughout Ellis County, including Navarro County.

If you’ve been looking for a book club, a local bookstore to explore, or just a way to connect with other readers, start here.

Shop local. Read local. Find your people.

Save this post and share it with a fellow book lover! Tag your bookclub in the comments!!

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09/07/2026

✨ FANTASY RAVE NIGHT ✨📚

I’m bringing One Last Chapter to The Green Room this Friday, September 11! 🖤

I’ll be parked outside The Green Room from 7–11 PM with plenty of books for all your fantasy, romance, and bookish cravings. Come grab a book, grab a drink, dress as your favorite literary character, and come RAVE with us! ✨

And don’t forget about the Bookish Weekend special! 👀

📚 Bring a receipt from any participating indie bookstore dated September 7–12 and receive:
15% OFF one drink
OR
10% OFF a bill of $100+

So come support your local bookstores, discover your next favorite read, and celebrate all things BOOKISH with us!

📍 The Green Room
🗓 Friday, September 11
⏰ One Last Chapter: 7–11 PM
✨ Cosplay Rave: 8–11 PM

Who are YOU dressing up as?! 👀

09/07/2026

Join us for a bookish weekend!!!

It’s Bookish Week at The Green Room!! Celebrate by shopping local and bringing us your receipt for a deal on our delicious cocktails!

📚 Ink & Ivy Bookstore
(Will be set up inside with us Sept 9th 6-10pm)
108A W Ennis Ave Ennis, TX
Upstairs inside Sweetpeas Boutique!

🪄 The Wyrd & Wand Archive
(Will be set up inside with us Sept 10th 6-10pm)
113 N College St, Waxahachie, TX

📖 One Last Chapter mobile bookstore
(Doing a pop up with us Friday night from 7-11pm!! They will be parked right outside our alley entrance!)

Don’t forget to get your tickets for book bedazzling and then join us for book trivia and our fantasy rave! ✨

09/03/2026

We’re so excited for this event! Come see us next Friday The Green Room!

It’s almost that time!!!! Get your tickets for book bedazzling and get your fantasy attire out of the closet!📚

We are so excited to host three wonderful indie bookstores and KO Designs Permanent Jewelry !!

Book bedazzling is 7-10pm.
Book trivia is 7-9pm
Fantasy rave night DJ starts at 8pm and we’re partying until 1am!

Please come out and show your support!💚📚

08/15/2026

NEW TO THE TRAILER! 💛

A few new things have made their way into Margaret, and I’m so excited about these! 👀

✨ Fantasy-inspired Kindle cases
📖 Classic books

Come see what’s new at our next event!
Get Lit-Grown Up Book-fair
August 29th
Dallas Public Library
11 AM-3PM

07/30/2026

💛 Thank You, Ennis! 💛

I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support since announcing Virginia’s Little Free Library.

So many of you have reached out asking how you can help, especially by donating books. Thank you! Your generosity and willingness to continue Mrs. Virginia Phillips’ legacy means more than I can express.

At this time, we will begin collecting books for the library. All genres will be accepted and must be in good shape. Please message me if you’d like to drop off books!

Thank you for celebrating Mrs. Phillips, her family, and her incredible legacy with us. It’s clear she touched the lives of so many, and together we’ll make sure her love of reading continues to inspire our community for years to come.

Please continue to follow along as we bring Virginia’s Little Free Library to life, one chapter at a time. 💛

07/23/2026

A New Chapter for Our Community

If you grew up in Ennis or taught here, chances are you knew Mrs. Virginia Phillips.

Mrs. Phillips dedicated over 50 years to education, including 34 years teaching English Language Arts at Ennis Junior High. Even after retiring in 2020, she continued returning to campus because she simply loved being with students and fellow educators.

While she was an incredible teacher, those who knew her know she was so much more. She was a mentor, a friend, and "Gammie" to not only her three granddaughters but to countless students and colleagues whose lives she touched. She had a gift for making everyone feel seen, welcomed, and encouraged.

It is with great honor, and with the blessing of her family, that One Last Chapter will establish Virginia's Little Free Library at Rotary Park.

Our hope is that this little library will continue what Mrs. Phillips loved most: putting books into the hands of others, encouraging a love of reading, and creating a place where our community can gather through stories.

One Last Chapter will proudly maintain and restock the library each week, ensuring that her legacy continues for generations to come.

Details on the library's construction, placement, and dedication will be shared as plans come together. Follow along as we bring Virginia's Little Free Library to life, one chapter at a time.

Because some stories deserve to be shared forever!

Please help us share this exciting news with your family and friends as we honor Mrs. Phillips’ legacy and continue her love of reading throughout our community.

07/21/2026

📚 Calling All Ellis County First-Year Teachers! 📚

One of my favorite things about being both a teacher and a bookstore owner is helping students discover a love of reading. As a former first-year teacher, I know how quickly the cost of building a classroom library adds up.

This year, One Last Chapter would love to bless one first-year teacher in Ellis County with 5 books to help start or grow their classroom library.

✨ Know a teacher who deserves to be nominated? Tell me:

📖 Their name and school
📖 The grade or subject they teach
📖 Why you’re nominating them

This isn’t a random drawing. I’ll personally read every nomination and choose the teacher whose story speaks to me and whose classroom I believe these books can make an impact in.

📅 Nominations close: Sunday, July 26th

Let’s come together to support a first-year teacher and help create a classroom where students can discover the joy of reading. ❤️

Nominees must be first-year teachers in Ellis County!

07/08/2026

Even though I own a bookstore and spend a lot of time researching books, I want to hear from YOU!

I’m heading on a beach trip and I need a book that will pull me in, wreck me emotionally, and get me completely out of this reading slump.

Give me your best recommendations! I want the kind of book that makes you stay up way too late, cry a little, and think about it long after you finish.

What book completely broke your heart in the best way?