Welcome To The Book Readers Venue

The Book Readers Venue is an independent bookstore where we believe that when one book closes, another one (or 2 or 3) opens. That’s why we want to be sure that you conveniently find your next favorite book, so the adventure never ends. Our niche is romance and romantic suspense with focus on independently published books. Not into romance? That's ok. We have a small inventory of books representing multiple genres.

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  • A Madly Driven Author Chat with Tiye, Moderated by Darriel Collins: 08/15/2026 2pm - 3pm

    This is a 100% spoiler session for Madly Driven. Nothing is off limits! We welcome your hot takes, favorite quotes, unanswered questions, emotional damage, and all those moments that had you talking to the book. No need to hold back—we're among fellow readers who've finished the journey

  • A Conversation with Vanessa Miller on latest release "The Ladies Hall" moderated :by Darriel Collins August 18, 2026 7:30pm

    Vanessa Miller is a USA Today bestselling author, whose prolific body of work spans over 50 titles that explore deep themes of redemption, resilience, and faith—often spotlighting strong Black women in pivotal moments of history.

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  • Meet, Greet and Conversation with Valetta Taylor, Moderated by Darriel Collins, 08/22/2026 11am - 1pm

    Capable leaders fail every day — not because they lack talent,

    experience, or determination, but because the conditions surrounding

    their roles make success nearly impossible. EXPOSED is a business

    book with a deeply human core: a firsthand account of how a highperforming

    executive can be slowly undermined by misaligned authority,

    shifting narratives, and fragmented leadership — and a clear-eyed map

    for recognizing it early.

  • Meet, Greet and Poetry Reading with Jessica Lore'AL 08/15/2026 2pm - 4pm

    Life has been a challenge and sometimes it's hard to find your way, especially as a teenage girl growing up in a world that constantly felt against her. Many things did not change as she got older, but one thing she did learn was how to express her truth, her hurt, and her perception through an artistic form that painted pictures with words so people may see her journey through her eyes. So follow along with her journey surviving life and maybe just maybe you will see you are not alone in some of the things that you may be facing yourself in life.

  • PreOrder  (custom stickers and art work) - Release Date 8/11/2026

    PreOrder end date 07/31/2026

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  • PreOrder - Capone by Jahquel J (includes bookmark with a quote from CAPONE)

    Release Date 08/11/2026

    PreOrder end date: 07/31/2026

    Pickup date/Shipping date is 8/11 for this purchase.

    ...every time Capone says her name, Erin's heart swells with emotion and she desires him even more. Can she ignore all the red flags and allow him to take command of her heart?

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  • PreOrder: All My Sisters and Me by Sheryl Lister

    PreOrder End Date: September 1, 2026

    Release Date:

    September 8, 2026

    This preorder includes 4 bonus items.

    When the Bradley family retreats to a cabin for a fortieth wedding anniversary celebration, old rivalries turn fun to chaos.

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