Raleigh Galentine's-themed Indie Bookstore Crawl w/ Katie Karambelas

A Galentine-themed fun-filled day exploring Raleigh-area indie bookstores with local author Katie Karambelas - expect bookish fun! Raleigh Indie Bookstore Crawl w/ Local Author Katie Karambelas Join new book friends for a fun in-person adventure exploring some of Rolesville, Wake Forest, and Raleigh's coolest indie bookstores! Meet Katie Karambelas, a local romance author, as you ride to multiple indie bookstores in the area in style on a 35-person luxury bus. Whether you're looking for new bookworm friends or just looking for a fun day visiting bookstores, this bookstore crawl is the PERFECT way to spend a Saturday. Don't miss out on this epic day of bookish fun! This crawl will be GALENTINE'S THEMED! Wear your best valentine's/heart-themed attire! **Early Birtd tickets are $150 plus taxes/fees through September 30th. Price increases to $165 plus taxes/fees on October 1st.** What included in your ticket: · Luxury bus transportation to and from each stop with a fun playlist. You will need to get yourself to the first stop and get yourself home. · Spend the day with local romance author Katie Karambelas and another local contemporary romance indie author (to be announced) as you stop at various indie bookstores around the greater Raleigh area. · Your first Galentine's-themed alcoholic drink (or non-alcoholic drink) at The Winebrary · A limited amount of soda, water, and snacks on the bus · Boxed lunch from The Lemon Tree · A themed swag bag that includes a blind date with a used book from The Winebrary, a signed copy of one of Katie Karambelas's novels (or an audiobook plus signed bookplate), a bookmark, colorful tabs, bookish stickers and more fun surprises! -A chance to win prizes on the crawl with our bookish bingo · A private Facebook group for all attendees to get to know each other prior to the event What's the schedule? • Meet at The Winebrary in Rolesville, NC at 11am for a Galentine's-themed alcoholic beverage and used book shopping. You'll leave your car here and this is where we'll end, too. • From 11am-1pm shop The Winebrary's used book selection, as well as a special romance-themed bookish fair in the yoga studio. Expect local authors, photo ops, and romance-themed fun! We'll also get to know each other prior to getting on the bus. I've got plenty of fun surprises in store for you! • Board the luxury bus at 1pm and head to our first stop! • Stop at Page 158 Books in Wake Forest, NC and pick up boxed lunches at The Lemon Tree. We will have time to shop for new books and eat our lunches. Please note, you will need to purchase your own beverage if you want anything other than water. • Stop at Folk & Fable for books & bookish items inside The Cotton Company and then walk across the street to Broadside & Brews for a themed drink special and limited book shopping in downtown Wake Forest, NC • Stop at Dog-Eared Books in Raleigh, NC • Stop at Bright Side Books & Wine in Raleigh, NC • Stop at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, NC • Return to The Winebrary in Rolesville, NC between 6-7 PM to grab your car or... • OPTIONAL: hang with us a bit longer at The Winebrary for book bedazzling, pizza, and continuing the fun! (end time TBD) *Please note the schedule/route is subject to change based on factors such as traffic, weather, and bookstore closures. If one of the bookstores should shut down prior to our crawl, we will do our best to add another! *Please be prepared to sign a waiver upon arrival.