That’s Novel Events

Think library circle time, but cooler.

Quiet to read & community to debrief.

Reading is often considered a solitary thing, but it doesn’t have to be. We want to show you can build a community around literacy by providing a space where anyone can fall in love with writing and books.

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For the Love of Books

Oh, You're Reading Again Book Club

April 24, 2025 | 6-7 p.m. | FREE
330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Join us for our in-person and virtual book club meetup! Our February book club pick is “Against The Loveless World” by Susan Abulhawa, a historical fiction book following a Palestinian refugee as she slowly becomes radicalized while searching for a better life for her family throughout the Middle East. Come by on April 24 or join our Zoom discussion (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84289404368?pwd=QFLOmT3ywQ6yY6pRjPB79XamHVjUOj.1) to discuss the story with others. We will provide guided questions and split folks up into groups so you have a chance to meet other readers.
Book Signing with Charlotte Author Brian Hester

April 26, 2025 | 12-3 | FREE
Come support local author Brian Hester as he promotes his novel “She Talks To Fish,” which follows a young Black woman’s obsession with fly fishing in the North Carolina Mountains. No RSVP is needed - stop in to support a local author!
Book Signing with Local Author Kissie Banks

May 3, 2025 | 12-3 p.m. | FREE
Pop in to our shop this day to meet Charlotte author Kissie Banks as she promotes her new poetry collection, Last Notes. No RSVP is needed - simply stop in to show your support!
ourBRIDGE For Kids Silent Book Club Fundraiser

May 3, 2025 | 6-8 p.m. | $10 donation
We are thrilled to partner with local nonprofit ourBRIDGE for Kids this month to help raise funds for their mission in creating community for newly-arrived refugee and immigrant families. We’ll meet at their offices (3925 Willard Farrow Drive) for an evening of reading, snacking and volunteering. Your $10 donation gets you access to the event and one raffle ticket for a large prize being raffled off that evening. To attend, please register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ourbridge-for-kids-thats-novel-books-silent-book-club-fundraiser
Silent Book Club

May 8, 2025 | 6-8 p.m. | FREE
330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Come by and join us for our Silent Book Club, where you get the opportunity to quietly read with other Charlotte book worms. Arrive between 6-6:30 to claim your spot, grab food and drinks from nearby restaurants and chat with other folks. From 6:30-7:30 p.m. we silently read our own books! At 7:30 p.m. we will reopen the shop for anyone who would like to browse. No RSVP is necessary - just show up to join in on the fun!
Book Signing with Charlotte Author Brandy Sims

May 10, 2025 | 12-3 | FREE
Drop by our store during this time to meet local author Brandy Sims as she promotes her new book “Soul Snatchers,” a nonfiction exploration of narcissistic abuse based on her own experiences. Copies of the book will be available for sale. No registration required - just pop in to support a new author!
Writing Club

May 15, 2025 | 5:30-7 p.m. | FREE
330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Join us for our writing sprints! Writing begins at 5:30 p.m. sharp and we use the pomodoro method to keep us focused. This means we write for 25 minutes, take a 5 minute break and then write for another 25 minutes. At 6:30 there's an optional half hour during which you can have others critique your writing, get feedback or just chat with other Charlotteans about writing, reading and more. Space is limited so please RSVP to reserve your spot - and remember to cancel your spot if you can’t come.
Book Signing with Local Author Syrina Rice

May 17, 2025 | 12-3 p.m. | FREE
Local children's author Syrina Rice will be in our store during this time promoting her two books: “Hey Mama” and “I Am A Work Of Art.” No RSVP is needed - stop by to meet Syrina and support a local author!
Silent Book Club

May 18, 2025 | 9:30-11 a.m. | FREE
With Silent Book Club, you show up with whatever book you're currently reading, and you sit and read it. It's that simple. From 9:30-10 folks arrive, get food and drinks and chat with each other. Then from 10-11 a.m. we read. Then at 11 a.m. we open our shop for the day! Please note: we strongly recommend bringing a chair or blanket to sit on! Seating goes quick!
Novels and Needles Meet Up

May 12, 2025 | 5:30-7 p.m. | FREE
330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Novels and Needles, our yarn craft enthusiast meet up, is happening at That's Novel Books! Bring your yarn and your knitting or crochet needles and come create with others! No RSVP necessary - simply come by.
Writing Club

May 22, 2025 | 5:30-7 p.m. | FREE
330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Join us for our writing sprints! Writing begins at 5:30 p.m. sharp and we use the pomodoro method to keep us focused. This means we write for 25 minutes, take a 5 minute break and then write for another 25 minutes. At 6:30 there's an optional half hour during which you can have others critique your writing, get feedback or just chat with other Charlotteans about writing, reading and more. Space is limited so please RSVP to reserve your spot - and remember to cancel your spot if you can’t come.
Oh, You're Reading Again Book Club

May 29, 2025 | 6-7 p.m. | FREE
330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Join us for our in-person and virtual book club meetup! Our May book club pick is “Everything Here Is Beautiful” by Mira T. Lee. The story follows two Chinese-American sisters, one who is older and responsible and the other, who is headstrong and unpredictable. When the younger sister begins to hear voices and display symptoms of mental illness, the other feels the need to protect her while also letting her sister live an unconstrained life.
Come by on May 22 or join our Zoom discussion (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88045106965?pwd=zlruyyHURkuIHCMBp06lLcj28MpFcI.1) to discuss the story with others. We will provide guided questions and split folks up into groups so you have a chance to meet other readers.
Book Signing with Local Author C-Trey Jones

May 31, 2025 | 12-3 | FREE
Come support local author C-Trey Jones as he promotes his book “Scorpio Moon,” a fantasy novel where the stars alignment when you’re born determines your special abilities. No RSVP is needed - stop in to support a local author!
Midnight Book Release: Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan

May 12, 2025 | 8 p.m. | FREE
330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Join us for a midnight release party for Kennedy Ryan's third book in her Skyland series, "Can't Get Enough!"
Doors open at 8 p.m. Trivia on the first two books starts at 9 p.m. Throughout the evening you can get permanent jewelry done by a local artist, get a flash tattoo by local artist Tia Wilson, enjoy a pole dancing demonstration by local pole dancer Sky Luna, and make potpourri, friendship bracelets or bookmarks based on the series so far. We will also have a recipe swap station and blank recipe cards you can decorate.
Books will not be available until midnight. You can preorder hardcover and paperback copies on our website: https://www.thatsnovelbooks.com/shop/black-authors
No RSVP or purchase is required to attend the event. Come by and have some fun with us!

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