The other day, as I was rummaging through drawers, I stumbled across a brochure advertising all the events Maria’s Bookshop hosted last fall. In addition to celebrating our 35th Anniversary last September with a reception, cookies and music, we had weekly author signings from late August through October. Every week the store was filled with all of you, sitting packed in shoulder-to-shoulder on folding chairs, while we heard from many beloved local and regional authors. A special feeling of community connection radiated from these book discussions and signings.
Just as I’ve forgotten what it’s like to brush shoulders with a stranger or shake someone’s hand, it’s hard for me to imagine even hosting a small event at Maria’s right now, let alone having another gathering on the scale of our Craig Childs appearance. Yet, while we’ve temporarily lost a great treasure of Maria’s Bookshop by being unable to host events inside, not a day goes by that I don’t feel a special community connection at the shop.
Whether it’s getting to show a longtime customer our new kid’s room, watching old friends reconnect in the green parklet, or overhearing the delight of discovery as a bookseller recommends the perfect book, the community connections created and harbored at Maria’s Bookshop have not been lost amidst the turmoil. Thank you all for making that possible.
We’re also proud to continue to offer virtual events all fall. You can join us on Zoom to hear some fun discussions with local and regional authors throughout September and October, all without having to change out of your pajamas! Click
here to find the full Maria’s Bookshop fall events schedule. we can't wait to have you all back for in-person gatherings one day.
