The Novel Refuge

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!
Today we remember June 19th, 1865 and the journey toward equality.

06/18/2026

Maryland!
Make your voice heard by voting in the primary election on June 23rd! Polls are open from 7am-8pm!

06/17/2026

If you’re excited to go see the upcoming odyssey film but it’s been a bit since you read the book, we’ve got you covered! Stop by and grab a copy today so the plot is fresh in your mind for the movie!

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

The book fair this weekend was amazing!
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to this event and made it as great as it was. We truly appreciate your support!
And thank you to Sapwood Cellars Brewery for hosting this event!

06/15/2026

Don’t think we forgot about Pride month!
We have so many beautiful stories for all your little readers to help them understand what this month is and why we celebrate, come check them out today!

06/14/2026

Today is the last day of adult book fair!
Thank you so much to anyone who has already come out to this event. If you still haven’t made it out today is your last chance! We will be here from 12-6!

06/13/2026

We had so much fun at day one of our adult book fair at Sapwood Cellars Brewery
We will be here all weekend long and hope to see your smiling faces! 12-9 today and 12-6 tomorrow!

06/12/2026

Adult book fair is here!!!
All weekend long, we will be hosting adult book fair at Sapwood Cellars Brewery come by and check out our selection of books while sipping on your favorite brew!
Friday 6/12 from 12-9
Saturday 6/13 from 12-9
Sunday 6/14 from 12-6
We can’t wait to see you there!

06/11/2026

Support your local indie bookstores and go to their events! The more events people come out to the more fun events we can have!
This weekend we will be having an adult book fair at sapwood cellars in Columbia, Maryland! Come by and browse some books and sip your favorite brews!