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Hello Darling Books & Beyond Hello Darling Books & Beyond Bookshop is for the LOVE, the SPICE and the GOOD GIRL in every reader. New Romance Books & More!
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The night before Halloween, we’re bringing you a little spooky, bookish & local love on Friday, October 30 5–8pm!Meet lo...
10/22/2026

The night before Halloween, we’re bringing you a little spooky, bookish & local love on Friday, October 30 5–8pm!

Meet local author Jeremy Moll! His horror reads are just what you need to get into the Halloween spirit! Shop Perfectly Imperfect, Our local maker (who just happens to be my mom Barb Szamlewski! 🥰) creates one-of-a-kind handcrafted lamps, perfect for adding a little cozy glow to your favorite reading nook!

Bring the kiddos with so they can decorate Trick-or-Treat Bags! It's $25 per child & we will have all the supplies! Please pre-register so we have enough supplies. Each registration includes a FREE glow-in-the-dark Halloween bag charm too!

Come support a McHenry writer, McHenry local maker & get into the Halloween spirit for our Friday Fright Night! - Tina

Details & to get the kids signed up: https://tinyurl.com/mr2w3xzm

Because some stories deserve to stay with us forever…Let’s get inked together, darlings! Please welcome Art & Soul Tatto...
10/20/2026

Because some stories deserve to stay with us forever…Let’s get inked together, darlings! Please welcome Art & Soul Tattoo Company to our Starlight & Stories ACOTAR 6 midnight Release Party! We have the pleasure of having owner Justin and tattoo artist Laura that night. We absolutely love their energy and they’re excited to bring a little permanent magic to our night!

THE FLASH SHEETS ARE BELOW! From Night Court-inspired designs to meaningful little reminders of our favorite stories, it’s hard to choose!

*A few darling notes: They will be set up in VIP area, giving you a little privacy while getting your tattoo. They’ll be offering smaller flash tattoos and taking appointments throughout the evening!We ask everyone to be mindful and respectful of their time. We want as many guests as possible to have the opportunity to get a little bookish ink if they desire! Tattoos are an additional cost and are not included in your party ticket.*

We have party experience only tickets available (book not included) and we hope you will join us at The Vixen! Soooo which one are you getting?! ✨🦇

Tix here: https://shorturl.at/zdQmQ

We have a beautiful day ahead of us! Where do we even begin? As you are exploring Mchenry, or if you are picking up your...
10/17/2026

We have a beautiful day ahead of us! Where do we even begin? As you are exploring Mchenry, or if you are picking up your mystery bag, we would love to see you at the MMcHenry Riverwalk Shoppes! We have book bouquets for sweetest day, pick your poison with discounts and freebies, local author signing, plus, there are over 50 vendors, activities and so much for the families to do today! 

Book Bouquets: 10-12pm
Candle making demo with our Shelf Stud: 1pm
Jules Motschall, Author: 2-4pm

McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce

Our Xaden & Violet! We need to chat about it, your thoughts? Let's trust the process & trust Rebecca too! In the meantim...
10/16/2026

Our Xaden & Violet! We need to chat about it, your thoughts? Let's trust the process & trust Rebecca too! In the meantime, here is a little taste so we can envision it, darlings. ⚔🐲

10/15/2026

When it RAINS, we POUR! Sip and Shop happening tonight until 7pm at Black Orchid Boutique!
Art for Adrienne Patina W**e Bar Goat Yoga Joy The Rooted Ritual Apothecary Lonny Huffar Fantasy Factory - McHenry, IL

Saturday is a big day at the shoppes FOXTOBER is coming to McHenry! This Saturday, October 17th, the McHenry Area Chambe...
10/12/2026

Saturday is a big day at the shoppes FOXTOBER is coming to McHenry! This Saturday, October 17th, the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing some serious fall fun and we’re so excited to be part of it! Let's plan your day...

50+ pop-up vendors throughout the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes, Mystery Bag Pickup with the Chamber, shopping, demonstrations, performances, pumpkin contest, photobooth and plenty of reasons to enjoy our town! Check out the vendor map to plan your stops!

Exclusively at Hello Darling:

Pick Your Poison 10am - 6pm, pick from our cauldron to reveal discounts, double reward points, freebies & more!

Book Bouquet Bar 10am - 12pm, build your own book bouquet or grab one of our beautiful premade bouquets! Perfect for Sweetest Day or BOOquet gifting! Each comes with a Bomber Betty Custom Cosmetics lip gloss too!

Candle Demonstration 1pm, our very own Shelf Stud is showing off his candle-making skills! Come see how the magic happens!

Local Author Signing 2-4pm, We’re welcoming Jules Motschall, Author with her newest book, Bonfire & Betrayal (Book 2)!

Phew.... I think that is it for now! Scroll for flyers and map below. See you Saturday, darlings!

Stephen King’s iconic horror classic IT has arrived in a stunning deluxe special edition with red sprayed on edges! Thes...
10/09/2026

Stephen King’s iconic horror classic IT has arrived in a stunning deluxe special edition with red sprayed on edges! These beauties won’t be around forever! Grab yours & make plans to see it on the big screen with our friends at McHenry Outdoor Theater - Golden Age Cinemas as they have a Pennywise weekend!

We are at the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes for book shopping followed by a little nightmare fuel…sounds like the perfect October night! 🎈

Our Shelf Stud has officially entered his BAT BOY era! He's clearly ready for our ACOTAR Midnight Release Party, October...
10/09/2026

Our Shelf Stud has officially entered his BAT BOY era! He's clearly ready for our ACOTAR Midnight Release Party, October 26th!

IMPORTANT RESERVATION UPDATE!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 is the LAST DAY to reserve your full party experience which includes book 6 - A Court of Splintered Harmony! After that, we will open up PARTY ONLY EXPERIENCE tix on Sunday, October 11th at 7pm (book NOT included).

Our Starlight & Stories party is RESERVATION-ONLY! NO WALK-INS will be permitted that night at The Vixen McHenry.

So, here is what's waiting for you in Velaris that night.
Shop ACOTAR items & bookish themed gifts from:
• Roots & Routes
• The REfill Shed
• Nuqi soaps
• Art for Adrienne
• Blink Supply Co. with on-site ACOTAR themed tees!
• Photobooth fun with Elizabeth M. Photography!
• ACOTAR & bookish FLASH TATTOOS (YES, REAL ONES!) with Art & Soul Tattoo Company!

Special themed drinks! Dancing and music with D.J. Clinto! We will have help hosting & keeping the party going with games from Joe Cicero.

We will have complimentary snacks and a complimentary craft station! Want to bedazzle a book? BRING ONE!

Come dressed to impress because we’re crowning our KING & QUEEN of the night! Both will win BOOKS FOR A YEAR!

The Vixen - McHenry
Monday, October 26
9pm – Midnight

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE: https://tinyurl.com/32ewyuzz

10/06/2026

New releases today 10.6.26 & restocks! Over 10 new releases and all the sprayed edges! Open until 7pm tonight McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes! It’s such a beautiful night, take a walk, grab dinner and find your new book!

Meet Michelle, the inspiration behind our newest book counters! She came into the shop looking for a book counter that f...
10/04/2026

Meet Michelle, the inspiration behind our newest book counters! She came into the shop looking for a book counter that felt a little cozier for the season and had one special request: a cat!

With the help from Kelly & Scott at Roots & Routes, our idea came to life! These designs are amazing and one of kind! When you purchase with us, you can get a custom name banner too! We’re open until 4pm at the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes. 📚🖤

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1202 Riverside Drive
McHenry, IL
60050

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Tuesday 5pm - 7pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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