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Richmond bookstores and libraries enrich with literary resources and events

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Area libraries are back open and stacks are available for summer reading. And Richmond is lucky to be home to numerous bookstores, literary events and literary institutions. Authors often present their work at area book shops and writers’ groups, give book lovers a chance to hear from storytellers and learn about their subject matter as well as their craft. You can hear about great fiction and nonfiction works at Richmond’s many book oriented events. Or go solo and just lose yourself browsing through the stacks at one of these bookshops or the region’s many public libraries. Check websites for updated hours and happy reading.

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AREA BOOKSTORES:

•Chop Suey Books, 2913 W Cary St, Richmond, Virginia 23221 – (804) 422-8066 

•Book People, 536 Granite Ave, Richmond, Virginia 23226 – (804) 288-4346 –

•Fountain Bookstore, 1312 E Cary St., Richmond, Virginia 23219 – (804) 788-1594

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•Richmond Book Shop, 808 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA

Richmond Book Shop is still temporarily closed. If you are looking for a book(s) send an email to: richmondbookshop@gmail.com please put looking for a book in subject line. They will see if they have it, send photos and a price. They can mail it, or maybe make appointment for you to pick it up.

•Little Book Shop, 1318 Sycamore Square, Midlothian, Virginia 23113

Storytime at The Little Book Shop in Midlothian

Richmond Comic Book Stores

 

 

•ALPHA COMICS & GAMES, 1601 WILLOW LAWN DRIVE, SUITE 300-B, RICHMOND, VA, 23230, 804) 282-5532
•RICHMOND COMIX, 14255 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, MIDLOTHIAN, VA, 23113, (804) 594-2845
•THE TIME CAPSULE, 205 EAST BROADWAY AVENUE, HOPEWELL, VA, 23860, (804) 458-4002

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Library Systems Events:

Richmond Public School’s new bookmobile, Lit Limo, is almost ready to hit the streets! During the summer months and school closures, the Lit Limo will be visiting neighborhoods throughout the city delivering books, conducting outdoor Read Alouds, and providing applications for Richmond Public Library cards. Be sure to follow @LitLimo on twitter to follow.
⭐Delivery Monday – Thursday
⭐Available for children 0 to 18
⭐Students choose a book with every visit for their home library
⭐Literacy Tip sheets will be available for all guardians

 

Literary events at area universities and other institutions

•University of Richmond

University of Richmond Writer’s Series – The Writers Series is designed to expose Richmond students, the greater university community, and city residents to some of today’s most celebrated writers.  Readings are free and open to the public, though seating is on a first come, first served basis.  Each reading will be followed by a Q&A session and book-signing.  The Writers Series is sponsored by the Department of English and the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.  Campus partners this year include the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, the Robins School of Business, the university Cultural Affairs Committee, WGSS, and the WILL* Program. For more information about the series, please contact the English Department at (804) 289-8287 or dstevens@richmond.edu.

•Virginia Commonwealth University

Check VCU’s calendar and social media for public author and book events. VCU James Branch Cabell Library events.

 

•The Poe Museum, 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23223

•Weekly readings of Edgar Allen Poe’s work on Sundays at 12:30 pm (lots posted online)

•“UnHappy Hour” ironically celebrating the author (Monthly)

 

•Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219

Join the Library of Virginia on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM for a peek at the Library’s fascinating collections through a short Facebook Live video. Each week a Library staff member will share and discuss a favorite item from our archives. A post-event Q&A session will follow each video, with questions answered within the comments. More events including book groups, presentations, research events, history events, workshops.

•James River Writers

Join James River Writers online for The Writing Show: Maintaining Momentum. Many writers find middles are a muddle of lost momentum and branching paths. What kind of map is useful for finding your way? Is it better to plot or feel your way out? Our experts will help you build the most effective bridge from your beginning to your end.
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Location: Online, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform
Price: $10 – Members; $12 Non-members ($5 for students)
Registration closes on July 28; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show.
Panelists: Ed Aymar, Lindsay Chudzik, NoNieqa Ramos. Moderated by Rebekah Pierce. More information, including panelist bios:
https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/july-2020-online-writing-show-maintaining-momentum/

JRW is a multi-faceted non-profit organization based in Richmond, Virginia, that serves as central Virginia’s literary hub and a welcoming home for anyone who loves the written word. Aspiring and professional writers and passionate readers in all genres benefit from a variety of programs, services, and events, often presented in partnership with other cultural organizations. We are supported by government grants, foundations, corporate partners, and the generosity of our members. Check for virtual events: https://jamesriverwriters.org

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Dina Weinstein

About Dina Weinstein

Dina Weinstein is a Richmond, Virginia based award-winning journalist who reports for numerous local and national outlets. Weinstein moved north from Miami, Florida where she worked mentoring young journalists as an advisor at the Miami Dade College student newspaper The Reporter. She is a Boston native and a proud graduate of Boston University School for the Arts and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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