Authors, Birthday Celebrations, and Trivia: M. Judson Booksellers Sets Packed Late July Lineup

Downtown landmark M. Judson Booksellers has announced a diverse schedule of community gatherings, author events, and anniversary celebrations running from Monday, July 20 through Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Located in the historic court building at 130 S. Main Street in Fountain Inn, the independent bookstore’s weekly calendar features four visiting authors, family activities, and an all-day birthday party celebrating the shop’s latest milestone.

📚 Weekly Event Highlights

• Monday, July 20 (5:30 PM) — Dungeon Crawler Carl Trivia: Fantasy and sci-fi fans can kick off the week with a themed trivia night focused on books 3 and 4 of Matt Dinniman’s hit litRPG series. The free event includes cafe specials and prizes.

• Tuesday, July 21 (12:00 PM) — Lunch & Lit with Rachel Beanland: Bestselling historical fiction author Rachel Beanland (The House Is on Fire, Florence Adler Swims Forever) hosts a midday dining event at nearby restaurant The Lazy Goat.

• Tuesday, July 21 (7:30 PM) — Books Over Drinks with Ashley Poston: New York Times bestselling romance author Ashley Poston will speak, sign books, and mingle over literary-themed beverages.

• Wednesday, July 22 (10:30 AM & 5:30 PM) — Storytime & Stitching: Morning visitors can enjoy Storytime on the Steps at 10:30 AM (complete with complimentary cookies from Camilla Kitchen), followed by the bookstore’s social Stitching Circle crafting meetup at 5:30 PM.

• Thursday, July 23 (7:30 PM) — Books Over Drinks with Kelly Rimmer: International bestselling author Kelly Rimmer hosts an evening session centered on her latest release.

• Friday, July 24 (7:30 PM) — Books Over Drinks with Julie Murphy: Bestselling author Julie Murphy (Dumplin’) visits for a lively late-week session.

• Saturday, July 25 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) — Pop-Up Author Jessica Khoury: Local and regional author Jessica Khoury will host an informal in-store pop-up meet-and-greet to sign books and chat with readers.

🎂 Saturday Feature: M. Judson Birthday Celebration

The highlight of the week takes place all day Saturday, July 25, as M. Judson marks its birthday celebration.

Throughout the day, patrons visiting the store can take advantage of:

• Special Giveaways: Door prizes and raffles throughout the store.

• Camilla Kitchen Specials: Seasonal menu items and drink pairings from the in-house café.

• Exclusive Merch Launches: The debut of new store-branded merchandise and literary gifts.

• Family Storytime: A bonus Saturday edition of Storytime on the Steps at 10:30 AM.

Registration & Ticket Details

While several events—such as trivia, storytimes, stitching circles, and the weekend birthday festivities—are free and open to the public, ticketed events (Lunch & Lit and Books Over Drinks) require advance registration.

For ticket purchases, complete schedule updates, or cafe hours, visit mjudsonbooks.com.