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Carol of the Books: Winter Guide Preview
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About This Event
Queen Takes Book provides a first look at their Winter Guide Preview over cocktails! Columbia's favorite indie bookstore, Queen Takes Book, returns to Encore with Carol of the Books!
Each ticket includes 1 free drink (draft beer, wine, or soda). Guests also receive a first look at our Queen Takes Book Winter Reading Guide and will hear from our booksellers about the titles they've loved most this year!
We also have an exciting surprise...
Doors open at 6:30pm / Bookseller talk starts at 7:00pm. Cocktails & Encore menu options are available for additional purchase.
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Cushwa Winter Book Fair 2026
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