Join us for Bookstore Romance Day! As St.Pete's only Romance bookstore, we have a lineup of exciting activities and authors for you to enjoy. When: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Where: The Book Lounge, 631 Central Avenue Meet and Greet Authors: Free! 12PM - 3PM Erin Mackenzie: Spicy sports romances packed with humor, drama, and incredible HEAs Maria Rigou: Passionate romances filled with hope and memorable characters written by a Latina Elle Maldonado: Dark romances filled with morally grey characters, addictively toxic chemistry, and jaw-dropping twists Bookish Watercolor Bookmark Bar: Free! 3PM - 5PM Create a one-of-a-kind bookmark using watercolor paints and markers, finish it with a tassel, and take it home! Blind Date With A Book Bar: $35 5PM - 7PM Build your perfect blind date! Choose your favorite genre and spice level, then personalize your wrapped date entirely with stickers, markers, ribbons, and fun embellishments. Finish it off by selecting self-care goodies to create the ultimate reading experience. Bookish Tote Bag Painting: $20 per tote 7PM - 10PM Choose your favorite bookish design, then use acrylic paints and fabric markers to create a tote that's entirely yours. Thank you for an amazing year celebrating happily ever afters and love in literature. We are forever grateful to be a part of this community.
