BOUND TO ROAM

Bound to Roam: A Bookstore Adventure

YOUR INCREDIBLE BOUND TO ROAM TOUR WILL INCLUDE:

• Four Bookstore visits - something exciting is in each store!
• Chats with powerhouse women in the industry
• Three stops to enjoy food - or pack your bag for a snack later
• A special wine tasting (optional non alcoholic tasting)
• An end to the day that could lead in to the night if you wish to hang around in our reserved space!
• Lasting relationships in the book community!!

Join us for Bound to Roam, a one-of-a-kind book crawl celebrating stories, community, and a love for bookstores! Guests of the crawl will leave with new book besties and cups that are full to the brim from a shared experience with like-minded people ✨

Your ticket includes a full day of literary delights:

📍 Hot drinks and yummy food to begin with at our meeting spot: Ampersand cafe and bookshop. See you there at 11am sharp!

📖An exclusive meet and greet with author Ashley Kalagian Blunt at Berkelouw bookstore, diving into her journey as not just a writer but also as a reader. This chat will be lead by the rainbow queen herself Shae 🌈 - check her out at @shae.reads on instagram!

(If you are a lover of thriller and want to read a book to then see on your TV, this is the interactive conversation for you! Pre-read Dark Mode and/or Cold Truth if you want even more insight into Ashley's work!! Don't forget to bring your copies for signing or purchase in store).

🌳 A light lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be greeting you at Paddington Reservoir, the perfect setting for bookish conversations or reading time.

🍷 Indulge in a private wine tasting at a local small business (non-alcoholic options available) in groups at PnV Merchants, find out more about the business here - https://pnvmerchants.com/.

🎁 Explore a third bookstore, where a special gift awaits. Ariel Bookstore is excited to host us for shelf browsing and perhaps a purchase or two. Check them out on instagram @arielbooks.

💘 Step into our final book stop, a popular romance-focused bookstore Romancing the Novel found on instagram here - @romancing.the.novel, owned by a writer herself!

🍹 A welcome drink and light canapés awaits you at our final stop The Royal Hotel Paddington —stay and mingle as long as you like!

Come roam, discover, and connect with fellow book lovers!

Images give you a rough idea of food that will be included in the day.

Please note all are welcome!! Even the non-readers who are interested in this kind of event, we will make sure you are as included in the conversation as much as the avid reader!

What to bring:

👟Make sure you are wearing comfy shoes, we have calculated the walking combined to be around 1 hour.

👚Dress comfortably and casual, no dress code!

☔Please bring an umbrella if the forecast says rain

🥛We will provide you with a water bottle and drinks throughout the day, but we understand if you need your emotional support bottle with you also.

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