River Bend Bookshop

River Bend Bookshop Come visit us in the heart of Glastonbury Town Center or on Park Road in West Hartford.

Browse our great selection of books and gifts for all ages, strike up a conversation with friends old and new, and look for our Book Truck all around the region!

06/18/2026

Don’t get caught without your audiobook. Listen whenever and wherever you want 🎧

Now through June 22, get two audiobooks for one credit during Libro.fm Audiobooks ‘s members-only BOGO sale!

Haven’t joined yet? Use code SWITCH when your sign up for a monthly membership and get 3 audiobook credits to redeem 📚
*only eligible for new members & for the one credit per month plan*

06/11/2026

Searching for the perfect gift for someone?

We’ve got everything you need, from cards to accessories to stickers and more! Whatever the vibe you’re shopping for, we’ve got you covered ☺️

What’s better than one audiobook? TWO Audiobooks! 🌟 Starting this Friday, June 12 through June 22, get two audiobooks fo...
06/10/2026

What’s better than one audiobook? TWO Audiobooks! 🌟

Starting this Friday, June 12 through June 22, get two audiobooks for one credit during ’s members-only, buy-one-get-one sale! This is the perfect way to celebrate your love for reading and for independent bookshops like ours 🎧🎉📖

Not a member? Start a new monthly membership using code SWITCH and you’ll get three audiobook credits to redeem from the start, plus the ability to shop the sale.*

Visit the link in our bio to get shopping!

*SWITCH is only eligible for Libro.fm’s one credit per month plan. Past members are not eligible.⁠

🌈 Read with PRIDE at River Bend Bookshop 🌈 You will always find books by authors from the LGBTQ+ community on our shelve...
06/09/2026

🌈 Read with PRIDE at River Bend Bookshop 🌈

You will always find books by authors from the LGBTQ+ community on our shelves. In June, we just make it easier to see them as a collection.

Visit us in Glastonbury and West Hartford to browse and ask a bookseller for their recommendations!

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This summer just got a whole lot more Stoneybrook! 💕Join us for a fun-filled evening of friendship bracelet-making, colo...
06/08/2026

This summer just got a whole lot more Stoneybrook! 💕

Join us for a fun-filled evening of friendship bracelet-making, coloring, quizzes, and all things Baby-Sitters Club — and go home with the brand-new Baby-Sitter Summer Fan Edition in hand!

Each party guest will receive a hardcover copy of The Baby-Sitters Club Fan Edition: Baby-Sitter Summer 📚AND exclusive BSC merch + a copy of The Baby-Sitters Club Magazine🌟

Ages 9+ welcome — parent/guardian must be present. Register at the link in our bio!

🌈CELEBRATE PRIDE🌟 at The Hive with us on June 20th! We’re so excited to be heading to later this month to join their Pr...
06/06/2026

🌈CELEBRATE PRIDE🌟 at The Hive with us on June 20th! We’re so excited to be heading to later this month to join their Pride Vendor’s Market!

We’ll be bringing a curated selection of titles by Q***r authors including fun Pride-approved gifts and more! 🎉

And, while you’re there grab a coffee from or a beer from and shop the lineup of other amazing vendors!

Where’s Waldo? He’s coming BACK to Glastonbury and West Hartford this summer for another year of Find Waldo Local, and w...
06/05/2026

Where’s Waldo? He’s coming BACK to Glastonbury and West Hartford this summer for another year of Find Waldo Local, and we can’t wait! 🔎🍎📚

Join us for the best scavenger hunt of the year with tons of local small businesses to FIND WALDO throughout the month of July! 🌟

We’ll celebrate our scavenger hunt with a Search Party Celebration on August 1st in our Glastonbury shop, complete with raffle prizes, treats, and everything Waldo! 🎉 Keep a lookout for more information coming soon!

A storm is brewing…🌪️❤️ Join us on June 25th for an evening with Heather Frances to celebrate her debut romance, CHASE M...
06/04/2026

A storm is brewing…🌪️❤️ Join us on June 25th for an evening with Heather Frances to celebrate her debut romance, CHASE ME IF YOU CAN! ⛈️

Heather will be joined by to talk all things storm-chasing, and windswept romance! 🌹💝

This event is nearly sold out! Get your tickets now at the link in our bio 🎟️ See you there 🎉

06/04/2026

What our booksellers are guilty of 🤭

New month, new bookseller staff pics! Swipe through to see what our team is enjoying and recommending in June. Which boo...
06/02/2026

New month, new bookseller staff pics! Swipe through to see what our team is enjoying and recommending in June. Which books are you adding to your TBR?

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1115 Main Street
Manchester, CT
06040

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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