Books & Bites: A Festival Fundraiser

Thank you to bestselling Winston-Salem authors Charlie Lovett & Sarah McCoy for co-sponsoring this event!

Enjoy first access to Festival authors, early book signings, apps & drinks, and your official Festival tote. Gather with fellow readers and authors in a thoughtfully curated indoor setting before the weekend’s crowds.

All the featured Saturday panelists* are scheduled to attend this event. Learn more about the Festival and check out the full author lineup here!

Tickets are $50 (plus taxes & fees) and include access to this exclusive event, a selection of small bites, one complimentary drink, and our official 2025 Festival tote.

A selection of each featured Festival author's books will be available for purchase at the event. If you'd like to pre-purchase Festival titles to pick up at Books & Bites, to shop the available titles. Orders to be picked up at Books & Bites must be placed by September 19, 2025.

Want to bring books from home to be signed? Just add the personal tote option at checkout! Each tote of books from home may contain 8 books, so be sure to purchase as many add-ons as you think you'll need. You can still buy personal tote add-ons at the event, but keep in mind tickets will cost more at the door.

This event supports Bookmarks’ mission as a community hub—where books spark connection, critical thinking, equity, and action—and helps keep Saturday’s Festival free and accessible to all.

If you have any questions, please check our Festival FAQ page and then reach out to [email protected] with any further inquiries.

*Please Note: Bookmarks cannot be held responsible for changes to an author's schedule and cannot guarantee that all Festival authors will be present or that books will be signed by the author, either before or after the event.

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