# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beating Hearts & Books: Romance Bookstore Festival [IN-PERSON]
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: It's National Romance Bookstore Day and we are celebrating all things Romance: the genre, the books, the stores, and you, the readers! Take those Booktok relationships from your phone to real life as you mix and mingle with other Romance enthusiasts. Test your knowledge on the Romance genre at our Champion of Tropes trivia game where you can win fun book themed prizes. Meet local romance authors and learn more about the romance genre, publishing, and the joys of writing. Storybook Bakery will be here selling wonderful pastries and desserts. There's bound to be fun for even the most heartless non-romantic. Doors open at 5:30 and close at 6:30. For adults.

Schedule of Events:

Authors Vendor Hall, Beating Hearts Scavenger Hunt, and Storybook Bakery - All Evening
The Joys of Romance: A Writer's Journey: 6:30pm
Champion of Tropes Trivia: 7:30pm

Date:Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time:6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:Conference Room 1 (Downtown), Meeting Room 1 (Downtown), Meeting Room 2 (Downtown)
Site:Downtown Suffolk Library
Categories:Adult Adult (Older Adult)

SPL events are free to attend and open to people of all abilities. If you or someone in your party will require accommodations in order to participate, please call 757-514-7323 and ask to speak with the Community Learning Manager. Please contact the Community Learning Manager if you are a facility bringing a group of 5 or more. You do not need to be a library member in order to attend.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/suffolk/beating-hearts-and-books-romance-bookstore-festival-in-person/200030517341023
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Meetups, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Suffolk
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 325 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434
- **lat**: 36.72934
- **long**: -76.58708
- **full address**: 325 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beating Hearts & Books: Romance Bookstore Festival [IN-PERSON] being held?
  - **A:** Beating Hearts & Books: Romance Bookstore Festival [IN-PERSON] takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 325 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beating Hearts & Books: Romance Bookstore Festival [IN-PERSON]?
  - **A:** Beating Hearts & Books: Romance Bookstore Festival [IN-PERSON] is organized by Suffolk Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beating Hearts & Books: Romance Bookstore Festival [IN-PERSON] is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Suffolk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beating Hearts & Books: Romance Bookstore Festival [IN-PERSON] sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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