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!

02/17/2026

I just cannot stop telling people about this wonderful book THEO OF GOLDEN by Allen Levi, a beautiful, heartfully intelligent story about a mysterious stranger who shows up in a small southern town and how he impacts the lives of so many with startling acts of compassion and kindness. We have sold over 120 copies in four months! And a lot of people don’t know that author Levi also has an earlier memoir, THE LAST SWEET MILE, a deeply touching story about caring for his brother in the last year of his life, which both of them called the best year of their lives. Words Matter has both books in stock continually.

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02/17/2026

As of today, we are carrying the silver and stained glass earrings and brooches created by local jewelry artist Kim Rose! We love the modern heirloom style of her gorgeous pieces!

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Thank you for the love, kindness and support you bring to all of us at Words Matter in Staunton, VA! 😍

02/09/2026

Come and join the Galentine fun this Friday night, Feb 13 in downtown Staunton!!

05/10/2025

Gorgeous original watercolor art in single cards, boxed assortments and prints from artist Kim Edwards—beautiful for the mom in your life! Open today/ Saturday 10-10.

05/10/2025

Last call today for cards and gifts for mothers and motherers!!