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Holiday Literary First Look for Kids' Lit

12:00 PM • Thursday, October 29, 2026Virtual Event$15

Get your ticket to The Bookshelf's virtual Holiday Literary First Look for kids' lit! The Bookshelf's resident kids’ lit expert, Olivia Perkins, will walk you through the best books to give kids this holiday season. Olivia has recommendations for every kid in your life, from toddlers to teenagers. You’ll receive a PDF of Olivia’s picks and an exclusive sneak peek at this year’s Countdown to Christmas book bundles! Please note this virtual event takes place on Thursday, October 29 at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Can't join us live? No worries! A recording will be available after the live event. It’s not too early to start your holiday shopping. Get your ticket to our Kids’ Holiday Literary First Look today!

Oct27

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Holiday Literary First Look for Adult Lit

12:00 PM • Tuesday, October 27, 2026Virtual Event$15

Get your ticket to The Bookshelf's virtual Holiday Literary First Look for adults! Owner and author Annie B. Jones will walk you through the best books to give this holiday season. Get gift ideas and first dibs on our bestselling Bookshelf Advent Calendars! Whether you’re shopping for your best friend, your hard-to-shop-for dad, or your mother-in-law, Annie has found the perfect book for everyone on your list. You'll also receive a handy PDF guide with Annie's picks. Please note this virtual event takes place on Tuesday, October 27 at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Can't join us live? No worries! A recording will be available after the live event. It’s not too early to start your holiday shopping. Get your ticket to our Adult Holiday Literary First Look today!

Oct26

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ACOTAR Pajama Party

9:30 PM • Monday, October 26, 2026The Bookshelf$45

Celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony at our ACOTAR Pajama Party on Monday, October 26 at 9:30 p.m.! Wear your coziest pajamas, fave ACOTAR tee, or full cosplay and join us for an evening full of fun activities. Tickets are $45 (plus fees) and include a hardcover copy of A Court of Splintered Harmony, the highly-anticipated 6th installment in Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Starting at 9:30 p.m. on October 26, enjoy festive refreshments, fun activities, and freebies with fellow SJM fans. At 11:30 p.m., you’ll grab your new book and head home to read. Look forward to an ACOTAR-themed dirty soda bar and light bites, a friendship bracelet-making station with celestial beads, ACOTAR-themed Would You Rather and trivia with prizes, exclusive freebies, a Night Court photo backdrop, and more! Already preordered A Court of Splintered Harmony from The Bookshelf? Come see us or email Keila at contactus@bookshelfthomasville.com and you can pay for admission to the party. See you at The Bookshelf on Monday, October 26 at 9:30 p.m. for our ACOTAR Pajama Party!