Winchester Book Gallery

09/26/2026

Happy Johnny Appleseed Day!

When confronted with the legend of Johnny Appleseed, most people are surprised to discover that this American legend was a living, breathing, historical human being!

It’s true. Far from being simply the stuff of folklore and folk tales, Appleseed (real name: John Chapman) was an American nurseryman who introduced apple trees to the Midwest, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. He was also a conservationist and missionary during the earliest days of the United States.

And yet, despite his living, breathing status, Appleseed was, indeed, a living legend. And Johnny Appleseed Day on September 26 is celebrated in his honor.

09/25/2026

Author Event -- Saturday, October 3, 2-4 p.m.
Local author and storyteller Cynthia Cliff will be at the Book Gallery with her latest book, Mary E. and the Apple Tree, published by Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins. The story is about one girl’s experiences growing up on her family’s orchards in the Shenandoah Valley and is inspired by Cliff's own family’s story.

09/24/2026

Saturday, September 26th from 2-4pm: Author Event - Dove Segovia
Five years after the events of Uritus and the Sword of Fire, the kingdom is rife with anticipation for the crowning of their next guardian, Adiadni Vindella. Preparations for her coronation are in full swing, but soon arises a threat that will fundamentally change the Free World -- forever. Stop by to chat with author Dove Segovia and grab a signed copy of her newest release!

09/24/2026

Saturday, Sept. 26th from 11-1pm: Author Event - L. Marie Wood
Déjà vu, book 4 of The Red Thread Saga, finds Mia in a situation she can’t explain, and one she can’t bear to face. She’s been arrested for killing two women she claims she never met, though she can’t be sure about that or anything else… not anymore. The more she tries to clear her mind so she can face the charges and defend herself, the deeper she falls into an in-between place where different horrors wait for her, ones that have been left to fester… ones that anxiously await her return.

And with every second, her nemesis draws closer.

The longer Mia stays away, the more danger she puts everyone around her in. But she can’t leave. In that headspace lies the truth… in that headspace lies the answer to the question she didn’t even know to ask.

Get your copy of the next book in The Red Thread Saga and meet the author, L. Marie Wood.

09/23/2026

We’re so delighted to find the Book Gallery on this list!

Virginia knows how to surprise a book lover, and not just with famous libraries or polished chain stores parked beside busy highways.

09/21/2026

Happy Thinking of You Week! This week is the perfect time to get someone in your life a card or a book. Show someone you're thinking of them. It can make a world of difference when we spread kindness!

09/18/2026

🎉 Celebración of Wi******er 🎉
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Celebración of Wi******er a FREE, family friendly festival full of culture, color, and community spirit!
🗓 Saturday, September 19th
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Old Town Pedestrian Mall, Wi******er, VA
✅ Free admission | Rain or shine!
🌟 What to Expect:
🎶 Live Latin music & performances
💃 Cultural dance showcases
🎨 Free kids' activities & crafts
🥁 Community art & interactive fun
🌯 Food vendors & more!
Bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes and help us honor and uplift the rich cultural contributions of our Hispanic and Latino communities!
📲 Follow the Facebook event page and stay tuned for the full schedule and lineup coming soon!

09/17/2026

Saturday, Sept. 19th from 2-4pm: Author Event - Bernie Lewis
We're welcoming back author Bernie Lewis, author of the Kinnakeet series. These emotionally rich, character-driven stories dive into the heart of island life. Explore the beauty, the grit, and the choices that can change everything in a single tide. Expect buried treasure, hard-won survival, and sparks of love that may, or may not, light a fire.Whether you’re a longtime fan of Kinnakeet or discovering it for the first time, these stories will sweep you onto the sand, into the surf, and straight into the lives of unforgettable characters—leaving you wishing you could live here, or at least stay a bit longer.

09/17/2026

Saturday, Sept. 19th from 11-1: Author Event - Jennifer Ott
Druid's Spell is perfect for readers who love magical quests, mythic gods and goddess, and young heroes discovering that even the smallest voices can change the fate of a kingdom. Stop by and meet author Jennifer Ott!