Violet Valley Bookstore

08/10/2026

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‼️ Q***r literature needs more than a place to be published.
👊 It needs champions who will fight for every word, every day.

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08/08/2026

Hey friends! The Watermelon Carnival was grand.
We are back today, getting caught up and pricing. We have restocked and have some new books on hand, PLUS blind date with a book AND my friend Michael Bibler’s fabulous children’s book about an octopus. Come browse and dish with us today. Open until 4pm.

08/02/2026

Today in LGBTQ+ history. ❤️⁠
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On Aug. 2, 1924, James Baldwin was born. A groundbreaking writer, essayist and civil rights activist, Baldwin challenged America to confront racism, inequality and homophobia through works that remain just as urgent today. From Giovanni's Room to Notes of a Native Son, his words helped shape conversations around identity, justice and q***r liberation that continue to inspire generations.⁠
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Today, we celebrate his life, his legacy and the power of his voice. 🖤

08/01/2026

It’s the Watermelon Carnival, and you know what that means: SIDEWALK SALE!! Come by, browse, and see Gnash and Katie. Jaime is at Sweet Mamas helping serve their killer Watermelon-themed menu. Come to the Valley today!

07/31/2026

Over the course of its 50 years, Sinister Wisdom has created a multiplicity of spaces—in print, in person, and online—for le****ns and q***r women to come together to imagine a shared future and work to create it.

07/25/2026

Happy rainy Saturday! It’s a good day to browse Mississippi’s only q***r feminist bookstore. We have several books of local interest and our usual fabulous assortment of books. Gnash is putting a new bookshelf together and we will be featuring our newly acquired cookbooks once it is finished. Add in the taco special at Sweet Mamas and it’s a great day to come to Valley. Come see us today. Open until 4pm.

07/18/2026

Happy Saturday, friends! We are featuring some of our first editions; message us for details or swing by. Gnash is in, the books are fine, and Sweet Mamas Water Valley has a killer brunch special. It’s a great day to come to the Valley. Open until 4pm today.

07/12/2026

Thanks for the shout out! “When one comes to visit the town of Water Valley, you can expect to visit a town that is rich in railroad heritage, deep agricultural roots, and is home to its annual Watermelon Carnival. On the first weekend in August, Water Valley comes alive with everything and anything to do with watermelons. The two-day event consists of a grand parade, live musical entertainment, an antique car show, a 5K/10K run, arts and crafts vendors, and, of course, freshly grown watermelon as far as the eye can see. At the Violet Valley Bookstore, you will find different works that are published by inclusive and local writers and operates as an independent book hub right on Water Valley's North Main Street. It is a safe and welcoming place for everyone to sit down and read a good book. Sweet Mamas is a diner with a reimagined twist if you are looking for something truly unique for a Southern-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Instead of the standard dishes that you would find at any diner, you will find classic Southern and deli comfort foods like salads, Reuben sandwiches, after-church Sunday platters, griddle cakes, and biscuit platters. There is something for everyone on the menu.”

Seven fairy-tale small towns in Mississippi, from Gulf Coast Ocean Springs and Natchez's antebellum mansions to literary Columbus and Oxford.

07/11/2026

Y’all, the Watermelon Carnival is just around the corner, and you know what that means: window painting by Hannah McCormick! We think this year’s fireworks mural is a masterpiece. Come by and check it out. Gnash is in today and we have tons of great books for browsing: q***r theory, feminist theory, feminist history, le***an pirates, and le***an vampires. Come see us today! Open until 4pm.

07/04/2026

Just a reminder that we are closed today for the 4th of July. Have a grand day! See you next Saturday.