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Northern Neck's only Indie Bookstore. Visit us at 28 W.
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Church St, Kilmarnock. New books, kid's, cards, stickers, stationery, events, authors + more!

08/15/2026

Happy Love Your Bookstore Day.

If you've ever lost track of time browsing our shelves, asked us for "that one book, you know the one" and had us actually find it, or just love having a cozy little corner of Kilmarnock to call your reading home, today's for you.

A few ways to show the love:
📖 Stop in and grab a book, or ten
⭐ Leave us a review online
📱 Follow along and share your favorite finds
💬 Tell a friend where you get your books
🎟️ Come to an event and meet your fellow readers

However you celebrate, thank you for keeping indie bookstores alive and well. We wouldn't be here without you.

08/13/2026

Big news, y'all. Registration is officially OPEN for Beyond the Bookshelf: Readers Retreat, and we are so excited for this one.

Join us for three nights in the Garden of Good and Evil. This slow, book-filled escape is happening in Savannah, GA from January 7-10, 2027, built around John Berendt's Savannah classic and hosted inside a fully reserved inn just one block from historic Forsyth Park.

Because we've got the whole inn reserved, space is limited, and we expect these spots to go quickly. If you've been dreaming of a getaway with good books and even better company, now's the time to lock it in.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN_tuTNBrv6jUjEq0GzNeoRSYt_sPjC1570gkMiXIMCKC03Q/viewform

08/12/2026

Mark your calendars, romance readers. Bookstore Romance Day is coming to The Bookshelf on Church, and we've got plans.

Shop the romance section for 15% off (because your heart, and your wallet, deserve a discount every once in a while). Then swing by our stationary station and write a postcard to someone you love. We'll mail it for you, no stamps, no stress, just you and your best cursive.

Saturday, August 15th
28 W Church St, Kilmarnock
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Stop by anytime, we'll be here all day being hopeless romantics about books.

See you soon.

08/11/2026

It's New Release Tuesday, friends. Fresh fall romance, a good chunk of fiction, some horror for the brave, and a memoir worth the tissues.

All on the shelf today at The Bookshelf on Church. Your TBR pile is about to get a lot taller.

08/09/2026

It's Book Lovers Day, which we consider less of a holiday and more of a lifestyle we've been living every day since we opened.

Come celebrate with us, your next favorite book is waiting on a shelf somewhere in here.

08/06/2026

Fan Club Members- check your email! Savannah Retreat Registration is open for you! 👯

08/05/2026

The shelves got a serious upgrade this week, and we are not being dramatic when we say it's a problem.

New mysteries, romance that'll wreck you in the best way, and nonfiction we keep sneaking off to read on our lunch breaks.

Consider this your official permission slip to close the laptop and come touch some books in person. First come, first shelf-cleared, because these aren't going to last.

08/04/2026

August is stacked at The Bookshelf on Church 📚

🔱 Youth Book Club: Percy Jackson
Wed, Aug 5th | 6-8 PM
First meeting ever. If it goes well, it's not stopping. Reading The Lightning Thief, grab your copy in store or online.

🌈 LGBTQ+ Book Club: Atmosphere
Wed, Aug 19th | 6-8 PM
Taylor Jenkins Reid. Bring tissues. Everyone welcome, no exceptions.

🐉 Fantasy Book Club: ACOTAR Re-read
Book 3, Wings and Ruin
Fri, Aug 21st | 6-8 PM
Back to the Night Court. Bring your theories and your feelings.

📍 28 W. Church St, Kilmarnock VA

RSVP on our website so we know how many chairs to sneak out of the stockroom. Link in bio 👆

08/03/2026

The wait is over. Our next bookish retreat is heading to Savannah, Georgia, January 7-10, and we are just as excited as you are about to be.

Here's what it'll cost to swap your inbox for cobblestone streets.

📖 Queen Room
Single Occupancy - $1,950
Double Occupancy - $3,275

📖 King Room
Single Occupancy - $2,025
Double Occupancy - $3,350

📖 Deluxe King Room
Single Occupancy - $2,100
Double Occupancy - $3,425

📖 Two Queen Room
Double Occupancy - $3,375 (reserved for two occupants, so bring a friend)

Mark your calendars. Fan Club registration opens August 6th, because loyalty has its perks. Not a member yet? There's still time to join on our website before then.

NOTE: This is your best bet at snagging a spot. No guarantees there will be spots left when we open to the public.

But if you want to wait until the second week, public registration opens August 13th. Spots are limited, so we wouldn't wait around.

Want a heads up either way? Join the interest list so you don't miss your window.

Interest list link in our bio. www.verdancyretreats.com/bookishretreats

07/31/2026

Robin’s kicking off our very first youth book club and we couldn’t think of a better place to start than Percy Jackson. Come be part of book club number one.

📖 Youth Book Club: Percy Jackson
📅 Wednesday, Aug 5th, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 28 W. Church St, Kilmarnock VA

Address

28 W. Church Street
Kilmarnock, VA
22482

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.bookshelfonchurch.com/

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