Silent Book Club
2025-02-13 17:45 - 19:00, 2025-03-13 17:45 - 19:00, 2025-04-10 17:45 - 18:30, 2025-05-08 17:45 - 19:00 UTC | The Book Cellar, 112 Court St, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Join us for Silent Book Club! 2nd Thursday of each month! Bring your current read, grab a drink, & make some friends! Let’s carve out some time for ourselves and make space for reading.

Open Mic Poetry Night
2025-02-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Come out an enjoy a night of LOVEly poetry reading! Share your work or read some of your favorites by other poets. Don’t want to read? That’s okay; just come out to listen and support! Let’s enjoy a night of poetry, community, and fun!

Poetry Writing Class
2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on Thursday, February 27th, at 6:00 pm for a Poetry writing class!
Tickets are $12 each, and spots are limited!

Creative Writing Class Series
2025-03-27 18:00 - 2025-07-31 19:30 (America/New_York)
This ticket grants access to a 5-class writing series, covering the five main points of creative writing:

Plot
Setting
Character
Conflict
Resolution

By purchasing the complete series, you save $10 compared to buying individual classes ($12 each, which are also available for purchase).
Attending all five classes earns you a FREE future creative writing class!
📅 All classes start at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Tickets are non-refundable.

Spring Adult Book Fair
2025-04-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Come out and enjoy the nostalgia of the book fair you remember when you were a kid! After the success of last year’s book fair, we’ve decided to bring it back!

Expect to find all those cool, memorable things from the book fair, like pens, pencils, erasers, posters, gadgets, and BOOKS!

What makes this an Adult Book Fair? Adult beverages, of course! But more than that, this is a chance to hop in the time machine and relieve a beloved moment.
This time around, expect even more cool stuff, fantastic music, and a few local author special guests!

Book Signing Author Event - Katelin Elizabeth Canter
2025-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join us for a special meet-and-greet with Katelin Elizabeth Canter.
Katelin, a proud East Tennessee native, is an avid writer, adventurer, and storyteller who blends paranormal fiction with mythology and her Appalachian roots.
When she’s not writing, she enjoys fishing, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and spending time with her husband and their two cats, Tequila and Jager.
Discover her creative journey, explore her works, and get inspired by her love for writing and storytelling!

Independent Book Store Day
2025-04-26 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for Independent Book Store Day!

Up to 25% off books!
Free stickers and bookmarks* (with purchase)
Special Giveaways!

We’re also hosting a kid’s book event by Annie Parsons and her newly published illustrated book Stone Soup! This event is open to all and will take place from 1 PM- 2PM.

Kids Book Event - Stone Soup by Annie Parsons
2025-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Everyone brings something to the table in this fresh take on the classic tale of collaboration, community, and soup.
When a hungry traveler comes to visit, villagers are reluctant to part with their meager harvest. A local girl cooks up a plan to get everyone working together, starting with one “magic” stone. As the townspeople combine their vegetables into a colorful and satisfying soup, they learn the power of sharing with their neighbors. With bright watercolor and collage illustrations, simple text, gentle humor, and nods to famous paintings from history, Stone Soup is a read-aloud that kids and parents can enjoy over and over again.
Annie Parsons is an author, illustrator, and educator from Southwest Virginia. She works in a public library, where she hosts story time every week. When she’s not drawing, reading, or making up stories, Annie enjoys playing video games and cooking with her family (she loves to make soup). Stone Soup is her first picture book.

Book Signing Author Event - BW Bloodlust
2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
BW Bloodlust (Brian Osborne)–born and raised in Southwest Virginia–is a hard-working man with the dream to write. His love, for the twisted, cruel world, has created a new realm of stories – one that leaves you horrified.
He draws his inspiration from other authors like Clive Barker and Ramsey Campbell. He was driven into the world of thrilling horrors by the first scary movie he ever watched – Snow Beast in 1977 at around five years old; he was peeking from behind the recliner as his dad was watching the movie.
BW Bloodlust often dreams of digging up corpses and dancing with them. Waltzing through the cemetery with the putrefied remains. Readers, you have been warned.

Drawing & Writing Workshop
2025-05-07 17:45 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Do you have an idea for a children’s picture book? Learn how to design characters, plan your pages, and map your creative journey in this hands-on writing and drawing workshop.
Some things we’ll be covering (everyone will need pencils and paper)
-Designing characters and keeping them consistent across the book
-Structuring plot
-Telling a story visually across 32 pages
-Considering the reader’s experience by planning page turns and varying compositions
-Working within publishing limitations like trim size, gutters, margins, etc.

2 Years in Business!
2025-05-24 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join us in celebration of TWO YEARS IN BUSINESS! We will be offering special sales, discounts, and giveaway’s from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! We’re so thankful for everyone who has helped make The Book Cellar successful!

Appalachian Forager at The Book Cellar
2025-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
We’re pleased to announce that Appalachian Forager is coming to The Book Cellar!

She will be in town on Saturday July 26th for a book signing / talk promoting her new book Go Forth and Forage!

This is a free event and she will have copies of her book available for purchase!

Silent Book Club August
2025-08-14 17:45 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for Silent Book Club!2nd Thursday of each month!Bring your current read, grab a drink, & make some friends! Let’s carve out some time for ourselves and make space for reading.

Non-Fiction Writing Class
2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join author Damean Mathews for an engaging nonfiction writing class designed to help you find your voice and sharpen your storytelling skills. Whether you’re working on memoir, personal essays, or narrative nonfiction, this class will guide you through the process of turning real-life experiences into compelling stories. Expect writing exercises, group discussion, and practical tips you can use right away. All experience levels welcome.

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Silent Book Club September
2025-09-11 17:45 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

Poetry Writing Class
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Explore the power of language and rhythm in this interactive poetry writing class. Whether you’re new to poetry or looking to refine your craft, you’ll experiment with form, voice, and imagery to create poems that resonate. Through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback, you’ll gain the tools to express yourself with clarity and creativity. All levels welcome.
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Open Mic Poetry Night
2025-09-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Back by popular demand, Open Mic Poetry night! Come join us for a night of poetry readings. Bring your own poems, or your favorites by another poet! Let’s celebrate a love for literary arts together.

Spooky Book Fair
2025-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Adult Book Fair has been a big hit, so we’re changing things up a bit for a Spooky Book Fair! Come out for a spooky evening of horror authors, spooky themed literaty finds, horror books, themed drinks and more!

Silent Book Club October
2025-10-09 17:45 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

Horror Writing Class
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Step into the shadows with this immersive horror writing class led by author Damean Mathews. Learn how to build suspense, craft chilling scenes, and tap into the fears that make for unforgettable storytelling. Whether you’re writing psychological thrillers, supernatural tales, or classic horror, this class will help you turn creepy ideas into captivating fiction. Beginners and experienced writers welcome.
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