That’s Novel Events

Jan. 19, 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!

Jan. 20, 2025 | 7 p.m. | FREE

330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206

Join us for our midnight release party of “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros! Throughout the hours leading up to the midnight release we will play trivia and other games, get flash tattoos, shop bookish ‘fits with Thrift Pony, do giveaways, participate in a costume contest, snag exclusive collaborations, enjoy themed cocktails and mocktails and more. Books will not be released until midnight. To ensure you get a copy, preorder here. We will have a small selection of copies available in store as well, but those will be first come, first serve. No tickets or RSVP are necessary for this event, and you do not need to preorder the book with us to attend! Just come have some fun with us!

Jan. 23, 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.

Jan. 25, 2025 | 11:30-12 p.m. | FREE

330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206

Bring the whole fam to our story time with Charlotte author Ansley Lail as she reads her first children’s book, “Goodnight Tiny,” a sweet bedtime story that everyone will enjoy. No RSVP is necessary - simply stop by to join in on the fun and grab your own copies for home!

Jan. 25, 2025 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | FREE

330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206

Stop by our shop to meet local author Edward McKeown, a science fiction and urban fantasy author with over 18 titles published! He’ll be in our shop selling copies of the first book of each of his series: “My Outcast State” (1 of 10) from the Maauro Chronicles; “Was Once a Hero”  (1 of 5) from The Fenaday/Rainhell Chronicles; and Knight in Charlotte and Oniichan, a collection of shorts with the same characters from his other two series. No RSVP is necessary - simply stop by to support a local author!

Jan. 30, 2025 | 6-7:30 p.m. | FREE

330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206

Join us for our in-person and virtual book club meetup! Our January book club pick is Legenborn by Tracy Deonn, a young adult fantasy based in Chapel Hill. Grab a copy here and then read at your own pace throughout the month of January. Then, come to our shop on January 29 or join our Zoom discussion (link forthcoming) 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.

Feb. 1, 2025 | 12-3 p.m. | FREE

330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206

Join us for a book signing with local author Valencia Andrews as she promotes her debut book “Networking is the New Currency.” Copies of the book will be available for sale. Perfect for those looking to make some professional leaps this year! No RSVP necessary - simply pop in during the signing time.

Feb. 6, 2025 | 6-8 p.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 6-6:30 folks arrive, get food and drinks and chat with each other. Then from 6:30-7:30 we read. From 7:30-8 p.m. we reopen our shop for you to browse and buy things when it's closed to the general public! Please note: we strongly recommend bringing a chair or blanket to sit on! Seating goes quick!

Feb. 8, 2025 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | FREE

330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206

Stop by our shop to meet local author Steve Strother and snag a copy of his memoir, “The Love Intention: One Man's Treasure Hunt for Life's Big Answers.” No RSVP is necessary - simply come by to support a Charlotte author!

Feb 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.

Feb. 13, 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.

Feb. 15, 2025 | 12-3 | FREE

Join us for a book signing with Virginian author Brandi Wilson, who will be promoting her memoir “The Karmic Life of a Psychic Medium.” Copies of her book will be available for purchase. No RSVP necessary - just pop in to learn more!

Feb. 15, 2025 | 4 p.m. | FREE

Welcome to our TNB Teen Book Club! The book club will meet every other month, giving teens plenty of time to get and finish the book while keeping up with other responsibilities like school.

For our first meetup we are reading Legend by Marie Lu, a young adult dystopian novel.

Parents, you are welcome and encouraged to participate with your teens! Please feel free to read along and join in on the discussion. Please also note that some of the books we choose may have more mature themes. We will always be transparent with book content warnings so you can make the best decision for your child.

Legend follows two 15-year-olds in the Republic, an area formerly known as the U.S. that is perpetually at war with its neighbors. One teen was born into an elite family and is a prodigy for the Republic’s highest military circles. The other was born into the slums and is now the country’s most wanted criminal. Please note: this book has some intense depictions of violence. Other content warnings include the death of a parent, torture, gun violence and murder. The book is recommended for teens 13+.

There is no RSVP necessary - just stop by to participate!

Grab a copy of the book here.

Feb. 16, 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!

Feb. 20, 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.

Feb. 22, 2025 | 12-3 | FREE

Join us for a book signing with local author Becca Mionis as she promotes her newest book, “A Sea of Worlds,” the second book in her YA Science Fiction series “An Ocean of Stars.” Becca will be selling copies of both books as well as her sci fi rom com, “The Last Celestials.” No RSVP is necessary - stop by to support a local author!

Feb. 27, 2025 | 6-7:30 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 “All About Love” by Bell Hooks, a nonfiction look at offers radical new ways to think about love by showing its interconnectedness in our private and public lives. Come by on Feb. 27 or join our Zoom discussion (link forthcoming) 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.