Beanbag Books

Join us as Marie Weller and Paula Vertikoff read and talk about their picture book "Cranium Critters: Paws at the Pause Place"! "Cranium Critters" is available in-store now! This event is free and open to folks of all ages. No registration required. See you there! More info on the book can be found here. Check out […]

A party to celebrate the book release of Mindy McGinnis's newest YA thriller, A Long Stretch of Bad Days! Mindy will talk about her books, answer audience questions, and sign books.  You can always count on Mindy’s books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. A Long […]

Author Christina Dendy will be with us to share her newest book, "Hide and Shh!: a Not-So-Sneaky Sister Story about Inclusion."  

Join us this First Friday as we welcome author Brieanna Wilkoff. Brieanna will be discussing her book, I'll Be There for You.  She will also be available to sign books. We will also have demos of some of our games to try out.  Our booksellers will be happy to help you get started, and may even […]

Join us for a special storytime with Author Andra Gillum as she shares her book Doghouse Drama. Andra will read a couple of books from her series and be available to sign books afterward.

Join the discussion of book Hot Dutch Daydream by Kristy Boyce.  

Join us on Tuesday, June 13th, as we host Author Margaret Peterson Haddix!  Margaret will be with us to discuss the highly anticipated follow up to Running Out of Time.  Her newest book, Falling Out of Time is about twelve-year-old Zola who thinks she has the perfect life. She thinks everyone does, now that it’s 2193, and humanity […]

Join us on First Friday at 6:30 pm as local authors Paula Vertikoff and Marie Weller share their newest book in the Cranium Critters Series: Einstein Acts when Squirrels Distract.  They will provide activities to help kids monitor their behaviors when they become distracted and need to focus.  Paula and Marie are always so much […]

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Christina Dorr back to Beanbag Books to discuss book selections for middle and high school teachers. She will be targeting 20 - 25 of her top picks of new releases. We will also offer light refreshments provided by The Greater Gouda, Oak & Brazen, and Fresh Start Cafe & […]

We are so excited to welcome Author Shelly Brown to our shop! Shelly and her husband, Chad Morris have written five middle grade novels together. Two of the most recent titles are Virtually Me and The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry. Shelly Brown's books are perfect for children aged 9-13 years old who enjoy realistic […]

Join us at Beanbag Books on Thursday, November 14th at 4:00 pm as we welcome author Megan Freeman! Megan's middle grade novel Alone is perfect for fans of "Hatchet" and "I Survived". Megan will be chatting about her middle grade novel Alone and will also be available to sign books afterwards. Alone is perfect for […]

We are so excited to welcome local Authors Ric Stranges & Brent Carson to our shop! Brent Carson is a lifelong resident of Delaware and is well known storyteller of Delaware history. He and Ric put those stories together into a book. Ric & Brent will talk about their book and then will be available […]

Join Beanbag Books the evening of March 20th as we host bestselling young adult author Mindy McGinnis! Mindy will be discussing her new psychological thriller, Under This Red Rock (out March 19th) and will be available for signing afterward! Make sure to pre-order your copy in advance, and receive a 15% discount.

This event includes picture books through Young Adult Novels. Arrive at 5:00pm to drop off your 5 "like new" books. The Beanbag Books team will sort them on tables by genre. While we set up, guests are welcome to puruse the shop, socialize with bookish friends, or enjoy a cookie & juice. At 5:30, we […]

Book Signing We are thrilled to welcome Alisha Gabriel, award-winning author of the book Funky Fungi: 30 Activities for Exploring Molds, Mushrooms, Lichens, and More.

Book Signing Young Adult Author, Skye Quinlan (they/them) will be at our shop to discuss their newest y/a novel, "Don't Be a Drag".   Skye will do a brief reading and offer a discussion with Q&A.

We are thrilled to welcome local children's book author Cathy Studor for a special story time.  She will read at least one story and do an activity with the children and their families.

We are thrilled to welcome local writer, poet, Podcast creator Jarod Anderson to the bookshop.

We are thrilled to host non-fiction author Heather Cole as she presents on her newest novel, Ohio Presidents: A History & Guide.

We are thrilled to host Young Adult/ Queer Author, Skye Quinlan will be at our shop to discuss her newest LGBTQA+ y/a novel, Don't Be a Drag

Family Dinner + Discussion Enjoy a meal with fellow readers and discussion led by Jody Everett of Beanbag Books. 3 wine pairings inspired by the book will also be served. ***Please note, this ticket is for the dinner and discussion only. Book & Wine Subscription is separate.*** Please note any allergies or dietary restrictions in […]

We are thrilled to return to Seventh Son Brewing for the Holiday Hop Book Fair hosted by Instagram's @beercannon.  We will be joined by at least 3 other central Ohio bookshops: The Traveling Bookshop, Bookspace, and Two Dollar Radio. Gather your book and beer loving friends and head to Columbus for an afternoon of literary […]

Free event. Registration required. Welcome Rebe Huntman, memoirist, essayist, dancer, teacher, poet, and Delaware resident, to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated memoir "My Mother in Havana!" In this intimate conversation, the author offers a window into the extraordinary world of Afro-Cuban gods and ghosts and the dances and rituals that call them forth. […]

MORE INFO!!! FOLLOW LINK: https://www.facebook.com/beanbagbooks/events   Meet author Shelly Brown! She'll be reading from her newest novel and offering a Q&A and signing afterwards.

MORE INFO!!! FOLLOW LINK: https://www.facebook.com/beanbagbooks/events   Meet author Shelly Brown! She'll be reading from her newest novel and offering a Q&A and signing afterwards.

Join us during Main Street Delaware's April First Friday! Jarod will be at the shop to chat with folks about his memoir & books of poetry and be available for signings.

Children's Book Author Laura Numeroff will be reading from her latest book and offer a Q&A and signing afterwards. Non-refundable tickets are $10 per family, with 100% of proceeds benefiting K-9 Companions.