Beloved local Christian children’s author Connie Wohlford will be signing books beginning 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2 at Chapters. Wohlford’s passion is to encourage individuals to deepen their intimacy with God and develop a Biblical worldview. A former public-school teacher, she has written several Bible studies, as well as curriculum for adults and children. She has published Christian children’s books […]
Chapters Bookshop will host three author signings during the annual Smoke on The Mountain Galax, VA., event July 20-21. Meet, greet, and purchase signed copies of books from some of our favorite local authors including Jiffy Day, Doddie Greer, and David Gelly. Autographed books make great personalized gifts… and we’ll wrap them, free of charge. Book signing schedule includes: * 10 […]
The much-anticipated WILLA OF THE WOOD, the new book from Disney-Hyperion author Robert Beatty known for the SERAFINA series, will be released July 10. Stop by Chapters Bookshop to pre-order your copy. We also have a limited supply of free WILLA OF THE WOOD bookmarks and commemorative pins. Set in the Great Smoky Mountains in 1900, WILLA OF THE WOOD is […]
Chapters Bookshop is one of several independent bookstores across the U.S. participating in “Through the Bookstore Window,” a display contest for “books about bookstores” sponsored by Rare Bird Books and Book Passage. The contest is open through June 30 and must feature a copy of Bill Petrocelli‘s Through the Bookstore Window, which gave its name to the contest. Chapters Bookshop staff […]
Meet “Fancy Gap” series author C. David Gelly and purchase signed copies of his books 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, here at Chapters Bookshop. Autographed books make great personalized gifts… and we’ll wrap them, free of charge. Gelly is the acclaimed author who brought the “Gap” series to life. Titles in the series include “Fancy Gap,” “Orchard Gap” and […]
THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, an eight-episode documentary, premieres Tuesday, May 22 on PBS. The series explores the power of reading as told through the nation’s 100 best-loved novels (chosen in a national survey). Chapters Bookshop is participating in the months-long event by offering 10 percent off books included on the Top 100 list. We’re also giving away buttons and bookmarks. […]
Chapters Bookshop, located in downtown Galax, is one of the “Best Book Stores” in Southwest Virginia, according to Virginia Living readers. The announcement was published in the magazine’s May special issue, Best of Virginia 2018. “We want to thank our loyal customers, near and far, for voting for Chapters Bookshop,” stated owner Sharon Ritchie. “With a strong focus on customer […]
Thanks to everyone who helped make our Children’s Book Week Celebration a success! View photos in the gallery below to see a few highlights of our activities and events held April 30-May 6.
Celebration continues through May 6 GALAX – As part of the longest-running national celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading, more than 750 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the U.S. including Chapters Bookshop in downtown Galax, will celebrate Children’s Book Week from April 30 to May 6. This May marks the 99th anniversary of Children’s Book […]
Independent Bookstore Day marks its fourth year of celebrating independent bookstores nationwide on Saturday, April 28th, with literary parties around the country. Chapters Bookshop is one of more than 500 indie booksellers across the country that will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day (IBD) on Saturday, April 28. Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores […]