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Enjoy a taste of Galax: Smoke on the Mountain set July 15-16

Enjoy a taste of Galax this weekend. Join us for the annual Smoke on the Mountain barbecue championship, and all the fun activities that come along with this official cooking competition, on Friday and Saturday, July 15-16 . This professional barbecuing contest is held in downtown Galax and also features food, music, arts and crafts vendors.  Explore historic downtown Galax and its eclectic mix […]

Story Hour set 10:30 a.m. Friday: GREEN EGGS AND HAM

Story Hour will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 8 in the children’s section of Chapters Bookshop. Story Hour is appropriate for all ages.  This week, Nikki will read Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. An activity is planned and light snacks will be served. Chapters Bookshop’s Story Hour is held weekly 10:30 a.m. Fridays.  For more information, call […]

Day 20: Dress for success

We don’t want to say we saved the best for last, but we did save the newest. Our most recent addition to the store, and one that’s quickly become a bestseller, is our women’s clothing. Accessories such as our unique jewelry and handbags are extremely popular, so when our customers asked for clothing, we delivered. We carry unique apparel from some […]

Days 11-19: So many goodies, so little time

We need to make a few confessions.  We love to shop.  We love nice things. We love to eat.  Some of us love to drink. 😉 We love to buy for ourselves, and we love to give. That’s what makes Chapters Bookshop & The Wine Cellar at Chapters so special.  We know ourselves.  We know our customers.  And we know […]

Day 10: Let’s Jam

Some of our bestselling products are specialty foods from Stonewall Kitchen.  Known for their jams, jellies, sauces and more, Stonewall started out selling a few products at their local farmers market in Maine.  With hard work and entrepreneurship, Stonewall grew into one of the best-known and most-awarded specialty food companies in the industry.  This work ethic reminds us a lot of the […]

Day 9: Carrying a Tune

For many, Galax is synonymous with music.  Some of the earliest musicians to record country music came from our area, and many old-time and bluegrass musicians call this area home. Galax hosts a number of musical events throughout the year including the annual Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention in August and HoustonFest in June. Chapters Bookshop and The Wine Cellar & Chapters is […]

Day 8: Only the best

A little salty, a little sweet, 5 O’Clock Crunch is a perfect snack. A favorite among our staff and customers, this delicious snack mix disappears every time it is served. 5 O’Clock Crunch includes honey roasted peanuts, cheese crackers, chili-lemon corn sticks, honey roasted sesame sticks, honey mustard pretzel sticks and salted corn chips with flax seed. 5 O’Clock Crunch is […]

Day 7: Let’s go downtown

Since Sharon Ritchie first opened Chapters Bookshop, the store has promoted the characteristics that make Galax so special:  friendliness, service, a sense of community and a strong commitment to the area’s heritage. Located at the corner of Main and Grayson streets, the 1904 building which is now home to Chapters Bookshop has previously served as a department store, a ladies’ clothing shop, and a […]

Day 6: Mulling it over

Here at Chapters Bookshop & The Wine Cellar at Chapters we do our best to create a warm and friendly environment for you –our customers, friends and family. Hospitality is our middle name.  Most days you aren’t just greeted by the welcoming smiles of our staff, you’ll also be treated to a sample of fresh coffee or tea, and maybe some […]

Day 5: The Art of Giving

Are you looking for a gift? We enjoy helping you find and put together the perfect presents.  From selection to gift-wrapping, we make the process as easy, and as attractive, as possible. Chapters Bookshop & The Wine Cellar at Chapters offers a variety of gift items.  Some of our most popular come from Demdaco’s Kelly Rae Roberts Collection.  Roberts was a clinical medical […]