Words Matter Gift Shop

05/15/2026

Local author Dahlia Constantine came into Words Matter today to sign yet another gaggle of her wonderful book A GOOD MORNING FOR GIDDO—that makes about 7 re-orders now! Congratulations Dahlia on how much people are loving it!

04/10/2026

Staunton’s Dahlia Constantine has just signed 10 copies of her new children’s book, A GOOD MORNING FOR GIDDO at Words Matter (110 E. Beverley). Congratulations Dahlia!!

04/09/2026

April 10-25 first year for Valley Indie Bookshop Crawl! We just got in a slew of new books so we’re ready!!

DYK that Staunton is home to six independent bookshops? 📚

Celebrate our region's thriving indie bookstore scene between April 10-25 at the Shenandoah Valley Indie Bookshop Crawl! This first-time event invites book lovers to travel throughout the region to discover new reads, support local businesses, and collect passport stamps to win major prizes.

Be sure to add Staunton's local shops to your list:
1. The Book Dragon - 102 W Beverley St.
2. Staunton Books and Tea - 34 E Beverley St.
3. Words Matter Gift Shop - 110 E Beverley St.
4. Barrister Books - 1 Lawyers Row
5. Know Knew Books - 707 Richmond Road
6. The Avocado Pit - 2621 W Beverley Street

Click the link below to learn more in a guest blog from the event's planner Anika Horn!