Store & Community Events at The Story Peddler Bookstore

Discover a vibrant community hub at The Story Peddler Bookstore, where book lovers and locals come together for unforgettable events. Whether it's a wine tasting or a local author reading, there's always something happening.

Here are some of our upcoming events:

January 13, 2026 - Low Prairie Writing Circle

New Year Writing Reset

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: The Ferns Retreat

210 South Bell Street, Bellville

January 22, 2026 - DiAnn Mills Author Event and Writing Workshop

Book Signing for Canyon of Deceit

(a Christian Thriller novel)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Writing Workshop

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: The Story Peddler

538 W. Main, Bellville

Both are free and open to the public



February 7, 2026 - Low Prairie Writing Circle

Saturday Writing Social

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: The Ferns Retreat

210 South Bell Street, Bellville

February 17, 2026 - Low Prairie Writing Circle

Midwinter Momentum

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: The Ferns Retreat

210 South Bell Street, Bellville

February 26, 2026 - ReShonda Tayte Author Event

Book signing for With Love from Harlem

(a novel releasing January 27, 2026)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: The Story Peddler

538 W. Main, Bellville

Free and open to the public

March 7, 2026 - Low Prairie Writing Circle

Spring Spark Session

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: The Ferns Retreat

210 South Bell Street, Bellville

March 17, 2026 - Low Prairie Writing Circle

Evening Write-In

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location: The Ferns Retreat

210 South Bell Street, Bellville

March 19, 2026 - Stephen Harrigan Author Event

Book signing for An Anchor in the Sea of Time

(a collection of essays about identity and memory)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: The Story Peddler

538 W. Main, Bellville

Free and open to the public

April 23, 2026 - Ariel Slick Author Event

Book signing for The Devil Take the Blues

(a novel)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: The Story Peddler

538 W. Main, Bellville

Free and open to the public

May 7, 2026 - April Henly Author Event

Book Signing for The Hobgoblin's Nightlight

(a children's story)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: The Story Peddler

538 W. Main, Bellville

Free and open to the public