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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Lunch and Lit with Patti Callahan Henry
Mar 18 @ 12:00 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

The New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea returns with a novel spanning three generations of women about a famous lost book, a famous lost mother, and an artist searching for both. If you love Mary Alice Monroe and Elin Hilderbrand, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Patti Callahan Henry for The Story She Left Behind.

Golden Hour Book Release and Book Preorder
Mar 18 @ 4:00 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

Come celebrate the launch day of Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, the latest book in the Hunger Games saga. Purchase your copy, enjoy drink and snack specials, and some other free surprises! Gather your fellow tributes and head to this very special Golden Hour!

 

Vanessa Miller Reading/Signing
Mar 18 @ 6:00 pm
Hub City Bookshop

Join us at Hub City Bookshop on March 18th at 6 pm for an unforgettable reading and signing with Vanessa Mille. The Filling Station by Vanessa Miller is a poignant novel that explores the intertwining lives of several characters connected through a small-town gas station. As the story unfolds, each character grapples with their own struggles and secrets, finding unexpected hope and healing in the most unlikely places.

Get a 10% discount on the book when you RSVP on Eventbrite and present it at the bookshop register!

Books Over Drinks with Patti Callahan Henry
Mar 18 @ 7:30 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

The New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea returns with a novel spanning three generations of women about a famous lost book, a famous lost mother, and an artist searching for both. If you love Mary Alice Monroe and Elin Hilderbrand, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Patti Callahan Henry for The Story She Left Behind

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Storytime on the Steps
Mar 19 @ 10:30 am
M. Judson Booksellers

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.

Literary Bingo
Mar 19 @ 5:30 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

It’s Bookish Game Night at M. Judson! Join us and our friends at the Greenville County Library for a night of Literary Bingo, complete with prizes. Look for this event once a month, for a regular dose of fun.

This is a free event. *Please note we are starting this event a little later this month.

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Mary Martha Greene Reading/Signing
Mar 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hub City Bookshop

Join us at Hub City Bookshop on March 20th at 6 pm for a reading and signing by Mary Martha Greene. Greene is back with more stories and mouthwatering Southern recipes in The Cheese Biscuit Queen, Kiss My Aspic! This lively follow-up serves up 80 new dishes—like Shrimp Remoulade Deviled Eggs and Chocolate Pound Cake with Pecan Fudge Icing—alongside irresistible tales of family, food, and Southern charm. With a foreword by Cassandra King and vintage photos sprinkled throughout, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves good cooking and even better storytelling.

Get a 10% discount on the book when you RSVP on Eventbrite and present it at the bookshop register!

Saturday, March 22, 2025
Pop Up Author Margaret Manell
Mar 22 @ 10:00 am
M. Judson Booksellers

Stop by this free pop up and meet author Margaret Mandell and her about her memoir, And Always One More Time!

Every year, more than a million women find themselves grappling with the devastating loss of a life partner-a loss that shatters their present and leaves their future in doubt. At 65, Margaret Mandell faces this heart-wrenching reality when she loses her husband of 45 years to a fast-moving disease. The bed is now half-empty, her body betrays her, and laughter seems elusive.

 

Storytime on the Steps
Mar 22 @ 10:30 am
M. Judson Booksellers

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.

Tamika Prince: Author Pop-Up Signing
Mar 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hub City Bookshop
March 22nd 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us at Hub City bookshop on Saturday, March 22nd for a signing of Tamika Prince’s The Gratitude Journey — a journey of the importance and apprecation of thankfulness.

Monday, March 24, 2025
Reading Challenge Salon Series: Home Gardening Panel
Mar 24 @ 5:30 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

To celebrate March’s Reading Challenge topic, Botany, we are hosting a panel of local master gardeners! Join us for this free event and come armed with all of your questions about your home garden!

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Babe Ruth Talk led by Tim Fehler
Mar 25 @ 7:00 pm
Hughes Main Library

This event is a discussion, not an in-character performance. Hughes Main Library and Online

Page Pairings
Mar 25 @ 7:30 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

Join us for a book-inspired wine tasting!

We pair the qualities of each wine with a book that shares the same spirit. Your ticket to the tasting, apart from the tastes, includes your choice of one of the featured books. Bottles of the featured wines will be for sale at great prices, too.

This event is a crowd favorite, serving as a great date, a perfect girls night out, or treat to yourself.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Storytime on the Steps
Mar 26 @ 10:30 am
M. Judson Booksellers

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.

Books Over Drinks with Kim Fay
Mar 26 @ 7:30 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

From the author of instant national bestseller Love & Saffron, this bright and comforting novel follows the surprising friendship between two young women in 1990s Seattle and Paris, illuminating the power of books to change our lives. If you love Elif Batuman or Ruth Reichl, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Kim Fay!

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Books Over Drinks with Jill Santoplo
Mar 27 @ 7:30 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

The long-awaited follow-up to the Reese’s Book Club pick and New York Times bestselling global phenomenon The Light We Lost: a thrilling love story about the roles fate and choice play in shaping a life. If you are a fan of Annabel Monaghan or JoJo Moyes, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Jill Santopolo to celebrate her new book, The Love We Found!

Friday, March 28, 2025
Ales & Tales
Mar 28 @ 7:30 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

Storytelling is not just entertainment: it’s a fundamental part of being human. Ales & Tales is a live storytelling open mic, akin to The Moth, but without the competitive aspect. Tellers take the mic to share personal stories, true-as-remembered, in six minutes or less with no notes. There are few rules: beyond the time limit and truth requirement, stories must follow the night’s theme, which is typically a one- to two-word prompt with LOTS of flexibility (like Dirt, Winter, Sunshine or Rigid).

Stories don’t have to be funny, but they can be. Stories should have an arc – a beginning, middle, and end – and perhaps a lesson snuck in there, too. Food and drinks, including alcohol, will be available for purchase; and the crowd is always friendly. Come relate to strangers, and turn them into pals!

This event takes place in the 4th floor Gallery and has a cash bar.

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Storytime on the Steps
Mar 29 @ 10:30 am
M. Judson Booksellers

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.

Monday, March 31, 2025
Emily Carpenter: Reading and Signing
Mar 31 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hub City Bookshop

Join us at Hub City Bookshop on March 31 at 6pm, for a night with Emily Carpenter. GOTHICTOWN follows a New York City family who, seeking a fresh start after the pandemic, relocates to the eerie town of Juliana, Georgia. What begins as a too-good-to-be-true offer for a house quickly unravels into a nightmare of haunted dreams, family tension, and a mysterious council of elders with sinister intentions. As the family struggles to escape, they find themselves trapped in a dark, atmospheric small town where leaving may not be an option.

Get a 10% discount on the book when you RSVP on Eventbrite and present it at the bookshop register!

Saturday, April 5, 2025
SC Comicon
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the SC Comicon on April 5th-6th, 2025. This family-friendly event in Greenville, SC has something for fans of all ages—from the top creators in comics and celebrity guests, to toys, collectibles, and cosplayers… plus plenty of events and contests for the kids.

Show Dates: April 5th-6th

Times:

Saturday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Parking: $10- CARD ONLY, we accept all credit/debit cards and Apple/Google Pay.

Parking will be available off Exposition Drive.