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Church St, Kilmarnock. New books, kid's, cards, stickers, stationery, events, authors + more!

Look who has arrived!! Stop by to take a selfie with our special guest, Whitney Houston! She will be here all Labor Day ...
09/04/2026

Look who has arrived!!

Stop by to take a selfie with our special guest, Whitney Houston! She will be here all Labor Day weekend long including today!

The town of Kilmarnock is celebrating Labor Day weekend…80’s style! We are one of the many stores participating along with fun events like concerts and a costume contest. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Stop by and say hi!

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🍽️ Booked for Dinner: SpanglishSaturday, Sep 12th | 6-8 PMWe're cooking our way through Spanglish: Recipes & Stories by ...
09/04/2026

🍽️ Booked for Dinner: Spanglish
Saturday, Sep 12th | 6-8 PM

We're cooking our way through Spanglish: Recipes & Stories by Monti Carlo, a soulful tribute to growing up between Puerto Rico and Houston, Texas, where continental American classics meet the bold flavors of the island. Think bacalaíto-battered onion rings, tamarind roast chicken, sorullo waffles with pique honey, and a no-bake morir soñando cheesecake. Yes, we're already thinking about the cheesecake too.

With over 65 recipes and stories woven throughout, it's part cookbook, part love letter, and a beautiful celebration of Boricua identity and the way food carries us between two worlds.

Grab your ticket, bring your appetite, and join us for an evening of good food, good company, and even better conversation.

📍 28 West Church St, Kilmarnock VA

Despite the heat, we’re officially heading into the next season, so here is a little sales board update for you. Our top...
09/02/2026

Despite the heat, we’re officially heading into the next season, so here is a little sales board update for you.

Our top selling books of the summer were:
The Half Life by Rachel Beanland
Whistler by Ann Patchett
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (who Alex and I had the joy of meeting at conference this year!)
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Land by Maggie O'Farrell

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We had a fantastic June and July, but August slowed down considerably. As a small business, we know to expect this but it’s still a pinch when it comes. Sooo, if you need a book, come browse our website or stop in the store to snag one (or three). We have a 25% off End of Summer sale going on right now and there are literally hundreds of books on sale.

You can also shop our Back-to-School Books to Ukraine Book Drive, happening through the end of October. We are aiming to ship 500 books over to Ukraine this Fall and this is an easy way to help us get there.

Links for both are in our bio. Thanks for supporting a small-town bookstore in rural Virginia.

https://bookshelfonchurch.com/lists/LlOM9W69xnvU

https://bookshelfonchurch.com/lists/LaimgwYM-114

Heads up, the Summer Sale ends September 9th, and sales like this don't come around often.25% off a big selection of tit...
09/02/2026

Heads up, the Summer Sale ends September 9th, and sales like this don't come around often.

25% off a big selection of titles, in store now. It's the perfect excuse to finally grab that book you've been meaning to read.

Stop by before it wraps up. We'd love to see you.

📍 28 W. Church St, Kilmarnock VA

September at The Bookshelf is stacked, folks. Grab a coffee, clear your calendar, and let's get into it.📚 Fiction Book C...
09/01/2026

September at The Bookshelf is stacked, folks. Grab a coffee, clear your calendar, and let's get into it.

📚 Fiction Book Club: A Guardian and a Thief
Tuesday, Sep 8th | 6-8 PM
We're discussing Megha Majumdar's National Book Award finalist about a mother, a stranger, and one desperate week in a flooding Kolkata. Come argue with us about who's really the guardian and who's really the thief. RSVP required, spoilers are not.

🍽️ Booked for Dinner: Spanglish
Saturday, Sep 12th | 6-8 PM
Our most popular event returns! This month we're cooking through Monti Carlo's Spanglish, a love letter to growing up between Puerto Rico and Houston. Get your ticket, bring your appetite, leave the diet talk at home.

🚫📖 Banned Books Book Club: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Wednesday, Sep 16th | 6-8 PM
A woman makes a deal with the devil, gets cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets, and spends 300 years being everywhere and nowhere at once. Relatable? Sort of. Worth discussing over questionable life choices and good company? Absolutely.

✨ Fantasy Book Club: ACOTAR Re-read (Books 4 & 5)
Friday, Sep 18th | 6-8 PM
We're kicking off our re-read ahead of Book 6's October release, covering A Court of Frost and Starlight and A Court of Silver Flames. Fan Club members save $5 on pre-orders for Books 6 and 7, so preorder now and thank yourself later.

✍️ Author Event: Cali Adeline, People Watching in the Desert
Friday, Sep 25th | 6-8 PM
Come meet Cali Adeline and get your copy signed. Details to come, but you'll want to save the date now.

All events are at 28 W. Church St, Kilmarnock VA, unless you'd rather read about them from your couch, in which case, we forgive you, but we'll miss you.

See you on the

She made a deal with the devil so she'd never have to be forgotten, and then everyone forgot her anyway. The irony is no...
08/28/2026

She made a deal with the devil so she'd never have to be forgotten, and then everyone forgot her anyway. The irony is not lost on us.

Join us September 16th for Banned Book Club as we tackle The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. 300 years, one curse, and a hidden bookstore that changes everything. We have thoughts. You probably will too.

Snag your copy at the shop and come talk it out

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Bring your notebook, or at least your best people watching face.We're thrilled to host Cali Adeline for an evening celeb...
08/27/2026

Bring your notebook, or at least your best people watching face.

We're thrilled to host Cali Adeline for an evening celebrating her debut novel, People Watching in the Desert.

Sonny has spent her life watching from the sidelines, turning strangers into stories and keeping the real world at a safe distance. But a stay at a luxury Arizona resort starts closing that gap in ways that are funny, warm, and quietly gut punching. This is the kind of debut that sneaks up on you.

Join us Friday, September 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at The Bookshelf on Church for a conversation with Cali herself.

🎟 $45, includes a hardcover copy of the book
🎟 $20, general admission, no book included

Tickets are limited, so grab yours before all the good seats (and copies) are gone.

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08/24/2026

📚 End summer on a high note with the perfect read! ☀️

The Bookshelf on Church is making it easier to stock up on stories you’ll love with 25% off selected titles during our end-of-summer sale! 🌟

Don’t miss your chance to grab these treasures before they’re gone. Your next favorite book is waiting!

Grab a seat, this one's going to spark some conversation.Our next Fiction Book Club pick is A Guardian and a Thief by Me...
08/22/2026

Grab a seat, this one's going to spark some conversation.

Our next Fiction Book Club pick is A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar, and it is not messing around. Set in a near-future Kolkata, it follows a mother days away from fleeing a collapsing city with her family, until her purse (and their immigration documents) gets stolen. What follows is a week of desperation, hard choices, and two families just trying to hold onto hope from opposite sides of the same crime.

Heavy? A little. Worth it? Absolutely.

Join us Tuesday, September 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at The Bookshelf on Church for a discussion that's bound to get us all fired up. Coffee, snacks, and strong opinions welcome.

RSVP so we can save you a seat.



It's official: A Court of Splintered Harmony is getting the release party it deserves, and you're invited. 🎉📚Monday, Oct...
08/20/2026

It's official: A Court of Splintered Harmony is getting the release party it deserves, and you're invited. 🎉📚

Monday, October 26th at 6:00 PM, The Bookshelf on Church is turning into snack central, trivia arena, and prize giveaway zone, all in the name of one very good book.

Come for the games, stay for the trivia, leave with prizes (and probably a new book hangover).

Pre-order your copy now (members get $5 off pre orders), RSVP on the website, and we'll save you a seat and a snack.

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