Welcome to Rainy Day Reads!
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We are a small pop-up bookstore, located in the Roanoke Valley, in southwestern Virginia,
following our dream of sharing book-love in the Star City.
We're so glad you are here with us!
What's special about Rainy Day Reads?
A few things in particular:
1. Our inventory is purposefully and deliberately diverse in a variety of ways.
We strive to highlight minority voices and stories for all ages (infant-adult).
2. Our goal is and will always be Books In Hands.
We try to keep books in stock that are not only great to read,
but that are also affordable.
3. We come to YOU! That's right-- this bookstore travels!
Have an event coming up and think a micro-bookstore would be a great addition?
Let's work together! And with enough lead time, we can tailor our inventory to your event or space.
Come Shop (And Club!) with Us!
Crystal Spring Grocery Book Club- First Monday of the Month
Gather for Snacks and Chat: 6:00-7:00pm
Book Club Proper: 7:00-8:00pm
2205 Crystal Spring Avenue, Roanoke VA 24014
June 3- The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
July 1- Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
August 5- The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
September 9 (delayed a week due to Labor Day)- James by Percival Everett
October 7- The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez
November 4- Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
December 2- The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Upcoming Markets and Events
Monday, June 3- Book Club at Crystal Spring Grocery, 6:00/7:00-8:00pm
2205 Crystal Spring Avenue, Roanoke VA
Saturday, June 8- Dilly Dally Book Festival, 11:00am-3:00pm
1511 Eddy Street, Salem VA
Wednesday, June 12- Pride Market at Golden Cactus, 5:00-9:00*ish
214 Fifth Street, Roanoke VA
Wednesday, June 19- RDR+ Roanoke Silent Book Club at Sycamore Station, 6:00-8:00pm
1900 Dutch Oven Road, Roanoke VA
Thursday, June 20- Summer Solstice Book Swap at Crystal Spring Grocery, 5:00-7:00pm
2205 Crystal Spring Avenue, Roanoke VA
Wednesday, June 26- Milk and Cookies Story Time at Sycamore Station, Time TBA
1900 Dutch Oven Road, Roanoke VA
You can also shop with us at the Blue Ridge Indie Market, located at 601 Salem Avenue, Roanoke VA.
