Well, April felt like a bit of a marathon in the literary world, so this month, we’re catching our breath. There's a lot of other stuff happening in non-literary circles, what with Mother’s Day, the end of school, and all that. So, yes, come join us for these events, but enjoy life outside all our bookish things too!
Upcoming events
Friday, May 1st, 6 PM, on Zoom: MTSU Write Spring Reading on Zoom
The mentors, mentees, and workshop members with MTSU Write have been hard at it all semester long, and this is a celebration of the work that they’ve done! It’s free and open for anyone to join! Just click the image to register ahead of time, or check out here for more info.
Saturday, May 2nd: Free Comic Book Day
There are lots of places celebrating FCB 2026, including the Smyrna Library, the Linebaugh Library, the Myrtle Glanton Lord Library, and Outer Limits Murfreesboro. Check out their socials to see what activities there are and what times you can get your free comics!
Sunday, May 3rd, 4 PM, at The Grand Exchange (21 Public Sq, Murfreesboro): Audiobook Walk Downtown
TGE is trying something new to get your move on while you get your TBR on! Come to The Grand Exchange on the Square, walk for about an hour while you listen to an audiobook, and come back to the store for refreshments and a little shopping! More info at the link above!
Thursday, May 7th, at The Walnut House (116 N. Walnut St, Murfreesboro): The Bloom Stage Presents The Art of Unburdening
The Bloom Stage is back with its quarterly performance, and this time it’s a wrap-up on the Art of Unburdening series of workshops that RAA has been having for caregivers, especially dementia caregivers. Come see some live art, music, storytelling, poetry, and more! More info here.
Saturday, May 9th, 12-4 PM, at The Crying Cat (504 N Maney Ave, Murfreesboro): Literary Roots (Instagram)
Love books, records, and plants?? Then come to this exciting shopping experience in collaboration with Literary Roots! (It’ll be a great opportunity for some last-minute Mothers’ Day gifts!) More info above!
Saturday, May 9th, 1-3 PM, on Zoom: MTSU Write Spring Session with Sam Long
Check out this free, open-to-the-public workshop, “Beyond the Page: Multidisciplinary Approaches & Invented Forms in Contemporary Poetry,” led by poet Sam Long! It’s MTSU Write’s final Spring Session of the semester, so you don’t want to miss out! Click the link for more info!
Tuesday, May 12th 6-8 PM and/or May 29th 7:30-9:30 PM, at Romance on Board (2231 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro): Bedazzle on Board
Here’s a sneak peek to some insider info: There’s a new bookstore in Murfreesboro, and it’s all romance! TGE had a book bedazzling event last month, and this month, there’s one at the new bookstore, Romance on Board! Check out their socials above for more info!
Saturday, May 16th, 1 PM, at The Spine (224 S Lowry St, Smyrna): Author Signing with Ty Herndon
For a $40 ticket, you can get a signed copy of country music star Ty Herndon’s book and a chance to meet with him one-on-one! Check out the event here.
Saturday, May 23rd, 10 AM, at The Grand Exchange: Author Signing with Bonnie Blaylock
I’m excited for this one. My friend Bonnie is a crazy talented historical fiction author, and you can go to TGE to meet her, get her books Light to the Hills and The Water Women, and maybe even hear about her upcoming book (which a certain someone may have helped with …!). Stay tuned to TGE’s socials for more info.
Friday, May 29th, 7 PM, at The Grand Exchange: Book Basket Exchange with Books by Maddog
The Grand Exchange and Books by Maddog are collaborating on this event, where you bring a basket with a book and some goodies and swap with someone else! Drinks, snacks, and a special store discount included! (But note: You will need to buy a ticket and fill out a form ahead of time!) Keep an eye out on TGE’s and BBM’s socials for that upcoming info. Click the image for more!
Yes, a New Bookstore!
You already saw they’re having an event this month, but there’s a new place to buy romance books in Murfreesboro! Romance on Board has been a pop-up bookshop for a while, but they just opened their store front! They’re still working on signage, but it’s at 2231 NW Broad St, in the back. If you’re into romance reading, like supporting women-owned businesses or independent bookstores, or just want a fun place to spend an afternoon, go check them out!
And that’s it! As always, check with your local libraries and bookstores to see what other events are happening—there’s always too much to include! And if there’s something you’d like highlighted in a future post, send me an email: taffetachimewrites@gmail.com. See you in the summer time!
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