This is more than half full & only just over a week to go. I know it's early & on a weekday, but if you register—even if you can't make it live—you get first access to the recording (before it goes public) AND you get entered to win fabulous prizes!

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · 2w ago

Ticketing for the first virtual event of #BookstoreRomanceDay is now live. On Wed., Aug. 12 @ 10 AM EDT, creators @haridraws.bsky.social, @trungles.com, @swinsea.bsky.social, & @jeremywhitley.bsky.social will chat w/ moderator @jessisreading.bsky.social. Tix @ link www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-...

Tagging as this is half full already #booksky #romancelandia

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · 2w ago

Ticketing for the first virtual event of #BookstoreRomanceDay is now live. On Wed., Aug. 12 @ 10 AM EDT, creators @haridraws.bsky.social, @trungles.com, @swinsea.bsky.social, & @jeremywhitley.bsky.social will chat w/ moderator @jessisreading.bsky.social. Tix @ link www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-...

There's now a page on the #BookstoreRomanceDay website where you can find a list of some, but not nearly all, of the events happening at bookstores around the country. It's still a work in progress, but it's a start. bookstoreromanceday.org/bookstore-ev...

Bookstore Events

Visit the post for more.

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I am SO looking forward to chatting with all of these fabulous authors! Grab your free tickets now. ❤️

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

On Saturday, August 15 at 4 PM EDT, join authors @evaleigh.bsky.social, @stephanieburgis.bsky.social, @clpolk.com, @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, @natania.bsky.social, & @meganf.bsky.social for a virtual panel focused on Historical Fantasy Romance. Tix at link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995804119...

This event is already half full. If you want to join us live, be among the first to receive access to the recording, and/or be entered to win prizes, make sure you register before all the spots are taken!

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · 2w ago

Ticketing for the first virtual event of #BookstoreRomanceDay is now live. On Wed., Aug. 12 @ 10 AM EDT, creators @haridraws.bsky.social, @trungles.com, @swinsea.bsky.social, & @jeremywhitley.bsky.social will chat w/ moderator @jessisreading.bsky.social. Tix @ link www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-...

950+ independent bookstores will be celebrating #BookstoreRomanceDay on August 15. Make sure you show them some love, either in person or online, & not just on BRD. bookstoreromanceday.org/participatin...

Find a Bookstore

Every independent bookstore that has signed up to participate in Bookstore Romance Day 2026 thus far. If you don’t see your favorite, encourage them to join us! A link to the registration for…

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I'm very happy to be a part of this. grab a ticket and enjoy the mayhem!

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

On Saturday, August 15 at 4 PM EDT, join authors @evaleigh.bsky.social, @stephanieburgis.bsky.social, @clpolk.com, @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, @natania.bsky.social, & @meganf.bsky.social for a virtual panel focused on Historical Fantasy Romance. Tix at link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995804119...

Are you an #IndieBookseller or a #LIbrarian with a love for #Romance fiction & experience moderating multi-author panels? Are you available on #BookstoreRomanceDay weekend (Aug. 15 & 16)? I've had a couple of moderators fall through & am seeking replacements. DM or reply if interested.

SO EXCITED TO BE IN THIS AMAZING COMPANY! #Romancelandia friends, Historical Fantasy & #Romantasy friends, join us!

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

On Saturday, August 15 at 4 PM EDT, join authors @evaleigh.bsky.social, @stephanieburgis.bsky.social, @clpolk.com, @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, @natania.bsky.social, & @meganf.bsky.social for a virtual panel focused on Historical Fantasy Romance. Tix at link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995804119...

All of this year's virtual events have been assembled into a collection for your convenience. www.eventbrite.com/cc/bookstore...

Bookstore Romance Day 2026

All of the virtual events being presented by Bookstore Romance Day for this year's celebration.

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This is Billie, the person behind #BookstoreRomanceDay. "Yes, person, singular. I can't afford to pay myself, much less anyone else. Helping me helps Bookstore Romance Day by extension." #Romancelandia #MutualAid #HelpSky

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

This is me, the person behind #BookstoreRomanceDay. Yes, person, singular. I can't afford to pay myself, much less anyone else. Helping me helps Bookstore Romance Day by extension. #Romancelandia #MutualAid #HelpSky

On Sun. 8/16 at 2 PM EDT, authors @eloisajames.bsky.social, @alexdecampi.bsky.social, @lianainbloom.bsky.social, @jeannielin.bsky.social, @soniasulaiman.bsky.social, & #KatrinaJackson talk about Historical Romance beyond the setting of Regency England. Tix at link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995208491...

Historicals Beyond the Regency

With authors Jeannie Lin, Liana de la Rosa, Eloisa James, Alex de Campi, & Sonia Sulaiman.

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On Saturday, August 15 @ noon EDT, join authors @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social, @roselerner.bsky.social, @courtneymilan.com, @oliviawaite.com, @alexandravasti.bsky.social, @ericaridley.bsky.social, & #EEOttoman for #HistoryIsQueer. Tix (free) at link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995208331...

History Is Queer

With authors TJ Alexander, Olivia Waite, EE Ottoman, Alexandra Vasti, Rose Lerner, Erica Ridley, & Courtney Milan.

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THIS IS FREEEEEE

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

On Saturday, August 15 at noon EDT, join authors @oliviawaite.com, @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social, @roselerner.bsky.social, @alexandravasti.bsky.social, @ericaridley.bsky.social, & #EEOttoman for #HistoryIsQueer. Tickets (free) at the link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995208331...

Excited to be part of this virtual Bookstore Romance Day panel on Sunday, 8/16/26, 12 noon Eastern : Love Is Queer. Details below! 💕🌈📚 #BookstoreRomanceDay #BookSky #QueerBookSky

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · 7d ago

On Sunday, August 16 at noon EDT, join authors @adibkhorram.bsky.social, @fsmith827.bsky.social, @jgv.bsky.social, #TimothyJanovsky, & #TomVellner for perennial favorite panel, Love Is Queer. Tix at link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995798186...

I'm looking forward to participating on this virtual panel for Bookstore Romance Day! Yes -- Love Is Queer! 🌈💕📚

On Sunday, August 16 at noon EDT, join authors @adibkhorram.bsky.social, @fsmith827.bsky.social, @jgv.bsky.social, #TimothyJanovsky, & #TomVellner for perennial favorite panel, Love Is Queer. Tix at link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995798186...

Love Is Queer

With authors Adib Korram, Timothy Janovsky, Frederick Smith, Jonny Garza Villa, and Tom Vellner.

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HOLY WOW #romancelandia

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

On Saturday, August 15 at noon EDT, join authors @oliviawaite.com, @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social, @roselerner.bsky.social, @alexandravasti.bsky.social, @ericaridley.bsky.social, & #EEOttoman for #HistoryIsQueer. Tickets (free) at the link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995208331...

ZOMG #romancelandia

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

On Saturday, August 15 at 4 PM EDT, join authors @evaleigh.bsky.social, @stephanieburgis.bsky.social, @clpolk.com, @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, @natania.bsky.social, & @meganf.bsky.social for a virtual panel focused on Historical Fantasy Romance. Tix at link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995804119...

This is me, the person behind #BookstoreRomanceDay. Yes, person, singular. I can't afford to pay myself, much less anyone else. Helping me helps Bookstore Romance Day by extension. #Romancelandia #MutualAid #HelpSky

BillieB@billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

Up until yesterday, I thought I was going to get through a month without having to ask for help. Then one email changed everything & a source of funds I was counting on fell through at the very last minute, leaving me scrambling. Please help if you can. #MutualAid #HelpSky gofund.me/d071c7c72

This should be a really neat event! And it's free!!

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

On Saturday, August 15 at noon EDT, join authors @oliviawaite.com, @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social, @roselerner.bsky.social, @alexandravasti.bsky.social, @ericaridley.bsky.social, & #EEOttoman for #HistoryIsQueer. Tickets (free) at the link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995208331...

This is an amazing lineup of authors of queer historical fiction, and the event is free. See you there!

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

On Saturday, August 15 at noon EDT, join authors @oliviawaite.com, @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social, @roselerner.bsky.social, @alexandravasti.bsky.social, @ericaridley.bsky.social, & #EEOttoman for #HistoryIsQueer. Tickets (free) at the link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995208331...

Can’t wait to do this! Such an awesome crew.

Bookstore Romance Day@bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

On Saturday, August 15 at 4 PM EDT, join authors @evaleigh.bsky.social, @stephanieburgis.bsky.social, @clpolk.com, @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, @natania.bsky.social, & @meganf.bsky.social for a virtual panel focused on Historical Fantasy Romance. Tix at link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995804119...

On Saturday, August 15 at 4 PM EDT, join authors @evaleigh.bsky.social, @stephanieburgis.bsky.social, @clpolk.com, @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, @natania.bsky.social, & @meganf.bsky.social for a virtual panel focused on Historical Fantasy Romance. Tix at link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995804119...

Historical Fantasy Romance

With authors Megan Frampton, Natania Barron, Eva Leigh, C.L. Polk, Stephanie Burgis, and Leanna Renee Hieber

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On Saturday, August 15 at noon EDT, join authors @oliviawaite.com, @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social, @roselerner.bsky.social, @alexandravasti.bsky.social, @ericaridley.bsky.social, & #EEOttoman for #HistoryIsQueer. Tickets (free) at the link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995208331...

History Is Queer

With authors TJ Alexander, Olivia Waite, EE Ottoman, Alexandra Vasti, Rose Lerner, Erica Ridley, & Courtney Milan.

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Sharing this again because I just heard about an author who would be great for one of the virtual #BookstoreRomanceDay panels I'm putting together, but they don't have a website. I am not going to DM you on Insta for a professional opportunity.

BillieB@billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 3w ago

Authors, I am BEGGING you: Please have a dedicated website with, at bare minimum, a list of your published works and current contact information. You don't know how many potential opportunities you're missing out on by not having even the most basic website.

This is me in my "real" life & I am seriously struggling here. Anything & everything helps, including shares.

BillieB@billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · last wk.

I was feeling so good not five minutes ago. I thought I was going to get through a month without having to ask for help. Then one email changes everything & a source of funds I was counting on has fallen through at the very last minute. Please help if you can. gofund.me/d071c7c72

Ticketing for the first virtual event of #BookstoreRomanceDay is now live. On Wed., Aug. 12 @ 10 AM EDT, creators @haridraws.bsky.social, @trungles.com, @swinsea.bsky.social, & @jeremywhitley.bsky.social will chat w/ moderator @jessisreading.bsky.social. Tix @ link www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-...

Spotlight on Graphic Novel Romance

With creators Trung Le Nguyen, Hari Conner, SW Searle, & Jeremy Whitley and moderated by Jessica Pryde.

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Ticketing for the first virtual event of #BookstoreRomanceDay is now live. On Wed., Aug. 12 @ 10 AM EDT, creators @haridraws.bsky.social, @trungles.com, @swinsea.bsky.social, & @jeremywhitley.bsky.social will chat w/ moderator @jessisreading.bsky.social. Tix @ link www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-...

Spotlight on Graphic Novel Romance

With creators Trung Le Nguyen, Hari Conner, SW Searle, & Jeremy Whitley and moderated by Jessica Pryde.

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