Better Check Yourshelf

10/15/2026

10/13/2026

In Tokyo, a unique event is bringing books and club culture together in an unexpected way. Called JUCY BOOK RAVE, the event invites people to gather on the floor, open a book, and read while DJs and live musicians create an ambient musical atmosphere. Held on September 26, 2026, at SPREAD, a music venue in Shimokitazawa, the event offers a different kind of night out, where reading takes center stage instead of dancing.

The event featured ambient electronic music by Saku and Oshiba Komyaku, alongside guests including writer Tsuyachan and novelist Ota Stephanie Kanto. Organizers selected Broccoli Revolution, a short-story collection by Toshiki Okada, as the featured book, but attendees were also welcome to bring their own reading material. The gathering included book discussions, a book exchange, and a shared bookshelf where participants could borrow, donate, and return books.

To create a relaxing environment, the organizers arranged soft lighting, comfortable rugs, and a carefully chosen fragrance to help visitors settle into reading. The event quickly sold out and attracted attention online, although the large turnout left some attendees struggling to find enough personal space. Despite these challenges, the organizers hoped to improve future editions and continue exploring creative ways to make reading a more social and immersive experience.

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10/07/2026

How fun!
Hours for this week are posted 👀
Go see the girls at The Honey Hole 🤗

We’re playing a little game at The Honey Hole all month long!

Somewhere in the shop is a MYSTERY TREASURE. 👀 Each week, we’ll give you ONE new clue to help you figure out what it is!

✨ If YOU purchase the Mystery Treasure before someone else figures it out, you’ll win TWO gift certificates from local businesses! 🎁🎁

Ready for CLUE #1?

🕵️ “Oh, do you know…….”

That’s it! 😂 Think you know what we’re talking about? Come treasure hunting at The Honey Hole!

And remember… you have to BUY the mystery item to WIN! 👀🔎

More clues coming each week until our treasure is found! Then we’ll add another treasure and new clues! Come have fun with us down at The Honey Hole!! 🍯💛
Open
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-4
Saturday 10-1

10/06/2026

Come see us on Halloween and grab some goodies!

Saturday October 31st
4pm-9pm
High School Drive in Salem

📚books books books
🖍️full size and mini coloring books
🍫 candy (full size while supplies last👀)
🍜Ramen (big hit last year😂)

This is our 4th annual Hallo-Reading👻🎃💀
We can’t wait to see all the cool costumes this year! Hope you can make it!

10/01/2026

🎃👻 IT'S ALMOST HERE! 👻🎃

Halloween takes over the library THIS THURSDAY!

Blind Date with a Book, our Halloween Bookmark Contest, a giant coloring mural, and trick-or-treat bags for kids are all coming your way this October!

09/30/2026

This Saturday!

09/30/2026

The company is launching “Little Hut Libraries” — miniature Pizza Hut restaurant replicas that double as neighborhood book exchanges. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/pizza-hut-launches-little-hut-libraries-and-you-can-apply-for-one/

09/27/2026

We still have a ton of books after our yard sale, so we have some mystery boxes!
We have crammed them full of totally random, mixed-genre adult books.
No rhyme or reason - just the way they were boxed up on Saturday 😂
$5 per box
Pickup in Salem starting tomorrow!

09/26/2026

It’s bright and early, Kayla’s had her coffee, and we’re open for business! Stop by and see us today if you missed us yesterday. We’re ready to sell you some books 📚