Always a reason to celebrate
With Black History Month, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day and President's Day all happening this month, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate and expand your reading and gifting right here on our shelves.

We've got lots of events in the works, partnering with schools and authors, continuing our commitment to connect our reading community with other fellow book lovers. Read on and connect with us!
— the River Bend booksellers
Snow Time for Reading?
A fresh coat of snow means plenty of time to curl up with a good book and/or a loved one and have a great excuse (not that you need one) to read. Here are some titles you might like to share with your little snow angels.
School Partnerships
River Bend Connects Kids to Authors
More than 400 students in classrooms and homes across Connecticut interacted with author Alan GratzRefugee, Allies, Ban This Book and the new release Ground Zero — about his writing and more in a recent virtual visit we hosted.

River Bend is now partnering with schools and communities even more to connect kids with some of their favorite writers.

Sign up here to reach out and get your school involved!
Author Events
From Our Booksellers
Join River Bend in celebrating the brilliant depth of
Black History Month this February
with the titles on this reading list and call the shop for plenty more!