Laura Torres-Caro | Author Meet & Greet and Book Signing
Author Talk & Book Signing with Laura Torres
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop for a powerful and inspiring afternoon with Laura Torres, author of The Girl at the Mental Stop and The Girl at the Mental Stop – II.
Sunday, March 15th
12-3pm
The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
Laura Torres Caro will share the moving story of recovering her memories after a traumatic brain injury and explore how the power of metaphor can transform tragedy into a story of wonder, healing, and resilience. Following her talk, guests will have the opportunity to meet Laura and have their books signed.
An afternoon of courage, reflection, and hope.
Teas & Tales: A Mommy & Me Tea Experience
Teas & Tales: A Mommy & Me Literary Tea ☕📚
Step inside the burrow at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop for a cozy afternoon designed especially for mothers and daughters.
At Teas & Tales, we’ll gather for warm tea, a short story reading, and a gentle conversation about the magic of books and imagination. It’s a chance to slow down, sip something warm, and share a story together.
✨ The Tea Experience is FREE with RSVP.
Guests who want to continue the fun at home can add an optional Take-Home Experience for $25 each when registering.
📚 Take-Home Experiences ($25 each – optional):
🍓 Anne of Green Gables
🐰 The Tale of Peter Rabbit
🌿 The Secret Garden
Each PAID experience includes:
📖 A copy of the featured book
☕ A themed tea pairing
🎨 A mother-and-child activity inspired by the story
📅 Sunday, March 15th
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
🎟️ Free RSVP | Optional Take-Home Experiences: $25
Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot.
Romance Book Bingo (18+)
💘📚 Romance Book Bingo Night 📚💘
Calling all romance readers! Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop for a fun and flirty Romance Book Bingo night.
🗓 Monday, March 16
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🔞 18+ Event
🎟 $25 per person – includes 1 Bingo card
➕ Want better odds? Purchase up to 4 additional Bingo cards for $5 each at the event.
✨ Each Bingo round winner will take home a popular romance novel
🎲 Mini games between rounds for extra chances to win smaller prizes
Whether you love enemies-to-lovers, small-town romance, or a good happily-ever-after, this is a bookish night you won’t want to miss. Grab your friends and join us for a night of romance, laughter, and prizes!
Once Upon A Bedtime with special guest reader Effie Davis
Once Upon A Bedtime with special guest reader Effie Davis
Come out to The Reading Rabbit on Saint Patrick’s Day to listen to special guest reader Effie Davis, author of There’s an Elephant in the Bathroom. She will be reading from her book and spending some time with our Reading Rabbit crew!
📅 Tuesday, March 17th
🕓 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
Don’t miss out!
Grow Your Garden Green
Grow Your Garden Green 🌿
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop for a relaxing evening of creativity and greenery at our Grow Your Garden Green event. During this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your very own succulent terrarium to take home and enjoy.
Each ticket includes everything you need to design your terrarium, along with light snacks and drinks while you craft. Whether you’re a plant lover or just looking for a fun night out, this is the perfect way to unwind and grow something beautiful.
📅 Wednesday, March 18th
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
🎟️ $35 per person – includes all terrarium materials, snacks, and drinks
Spots are limited, so grab your ticket and come grow with us! 🌱
“The Book was Better” Family Bingo
The Book Was Better: Family Bingo 📚🎉
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop for a fun all-ages Family Bingo event inspired by books and the movies they became! Each round gives you a chance to win popular books, plus mini-games between rounds for bonus prizes.
📅 Thursday, March 19
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
🎟 $40 per family (includes 4 Bingo cards)
🎟 Extra cards: $5 each (up to 4)
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of books, games, and prizes!
Book Nook Workshop
Book Nook Workshop 📚✨
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop for a creative evening building your very own book nook — the perfect miniature scene to tuck between your favorite books on the shelf.
During this hands-on workshop, you’ll assemble and decorate your own book nook while enjoying a fun, relaxed night with fellow book lovers. Each ticket includes one book nook kit to build during the event.
You can choose your design from the options featured on our Instagram event post, including:
🔮 Magic Shop
🦉 Owl Bookshop
📚 The Scholar’s Bookstore
🏡 Miniature House Bookshop
📅 Friday, March 20th
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
🎟️ $75 per person – includes your book nook kit
Spots are limited, so grab your ticket and come create something magical for your bookshelf!
Dr. Malcolm Upton | Author Meet & Greet and Book Launch
🌙⚙️ Adventure Beyond the Moon: An Author Event with Dr. Malcolm Upton ⚙️🌙
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop as we welcome Dr. Malcom Upton for a special author signing featuring his Selene Reborn series, beginning with Artemis Rising. 📚✨
Set in 1891, Artemis Rising follows the first human expedition to the moon—where explorers discover not a lifeless wasteland, but an ancient evil capable of destroying worlds. Meet unforgettable characters, marvel at steampunk ingenuity, experience romance beyond Earth, and uncover mysteries hidden within the Crystal Keep.
Meet the author, get your books signed, and dive into a richly imagined world of science, danger, and wonder.
📅 Sunday, March 22nd
⏰ 2–4pm
Come celebrate bold imagination, Victorian adventure, and storytelling that reaches for the stars.
Open Bible Study
What better way to start the week?
Join us for Open Bible Study Hours at The Reading Rabbit! We were brought to Azle to share the love of Christ through welcoming everyone with loving and open arms. We are inviting you to use the calm atmosphere of The Reading Rabbit to take some time getting into the Word either by yourself or with friends.
This is not a organized event but rather a way for likeminded individuals to find accountability in a specified study time or to be able to potentially meet up with fellow believers and meditate in the Word together.
Every 2nd & 4th Monday
⏰ 6–8pm
💛 Free — no signup required. Come as you are and even use one of our many free Bibles if you do not have one of your own.
We can’t wait to see you!
Handicrafts & Audiobooks
Looking for a calm Friday night plan? 🧶📚
Join us for Handicrafts & Audiobooks Night at The Reading Rabbit! Bring whatever craft you’re currently loving, pop in your headphones, and enjoy a cozy evening in the shop.
Friday, March 27
⏰ 8–9pm
💛 Free event — no signup required
Perfect for knitters, crocheters, journalers, and anyone who loves a good audiobook and good vibes.
Reading Rabbit After Dark
Reading Rabbit After Dark 🌙📚
Join us for a special after-hours event at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop. For one evening, the shop will stay open late for a cozy, adults-only shopping experience.
Browse the shelves, enjoy live music from Alf Evens, sip wine, and treat yourself at our dessert bar while you explore the shop in a relaxed nighttime atmosphere.
🍷 Wine available (2 glass max)
🍰 Dessert bar included
🎶 Live music by Alf Evens
📅 Friday, March 27th
🕘 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
🔞 18+ Event
🎟️ $25 per person
Come unwind, discover your next great read, and enjoy a magical evening in the burrow.
Effie Davis | Author Meet & Greet and Book Launch
🐘Author Reading & Book Signing with Effie Davis 🐘
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop for a delightful storytime and signing with Effie Davis, author of There’s an Elephant in the Bathroom.
📅 Saturday, April 4th
⏰ 3:30–5:30pm
📍 The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
Effie will be sharing a lively reading of her charming story, followed by time to meet the author and have your book signed. Kids can also enjoy special coloring pages to color during the reading for an extra bit of creative fun!
Come and enjoy an afternoon of laughter, storytelling, and fun!
Kelli Galyean | Author Meet & Greet and Book Launch
✨Author Meet & Greet & Book Signing with Kelli Galyean ✨
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop as we welcome Kelli Galyean, author of uplifting, Christ-centered romance filled with faith, grace, and second chances.
📅 Saturday, April 11th
⏰ 1–3pm
📍 The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
Meet the author, enjoy meaningful conversation, and get your copies signed! Kelli will be featuring her novels How Can It Be and I Know the Feeling—perfect for readers who love heartfelt romance rooted in faith.
✨ Whether you’re a longtime fan of Christian fiction or discovering it for the first time, this is a sweet afternoon you won’t want to miss.
Enchanting evening with Romantasy Queens — Abigail Owen and Sophie Jordan!
🐉 A Romantasy Night at The Reading Rabbit!
Join us for an enchanting evening with two Romantasy Queens — Abigail Owen and Sophie Jordan!
We’ll kick things off with an exclusive author panel (6:30 - 7:00pm) where they’ll dive into all things romantasy, writing, worldbuilding, and what’s to come.
After the panel, enjoy a FREE meet & greet + signing with both authors. You’re welcome to bring any amount of books from home to be signed! 🤩
📅 Friday, June 26th
🕓 6:30PM – 7:00PM : Exclusive panel with both authors
🎟️ Tickets are SOLD OUT but
🕓 7:00PM – 8:30PM : FREE Meet & Greet / Book signing with the authors
📚 Preorders Required
If you plan to purchase books at the signing, you must pre-order by May 15th to ensure copies are available for you at the event.
Already own books by Abigail or Sophie? Feel free to bring them along to be signed!
It’s going to be an unforgettable night of fantasy, fierce heroines, and incredible storytelling. We can’t wait to see you there! 💫📚
Mary Frances Baker | Author Meet & Greet and Book Launch
Author Meet & Greet & Book Signing with Mary Frances Baker
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop for a delightful afternoon with Mary Frances, children’s author of The Garden Friend / El Amigo del Jardín.
Saturday, March 14th
3:30–5:30pm
The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
This charming bilingual picture book (English & Spanish) invites young readers to explore gardens, imagination, and nighttime wonder—perfect for curious kids and growing readers.
Mary will also be providing a craft and reading her story to anyone who wishes to attend.
A lovely event for families, little readers, and anyone who believes in the magic of imagination.
Tatiana Obey | Author Meet & Greet and Book Launch
⚔️✨ Meet Author Tatiana Obey at The Reading Rabbit! ✨⚔️
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop as we welcome Tatiana Obey, author of Sista Samurai and the Forging of Age duology, for a special in-store author signing! 📚✨
Meet the author, get your books signed, and dive into powerful stories filled with strength, resilience, and unforgettable characters. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering her work for the first time, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
📅 Saturday, March 14th
⏰ 1–3pm
Come support an incredible author and add a signed copy to your shelf!
A Celebration of Stories Day 2
A Celebration of Stories Day 2
FREE TO ATTEND
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop as we welcome a fabulous group of Authors and Vendors that were displaced due to the cancellation of the Dreamers and Readers Festival.
Sunday, March 8th
2-6pm
The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
Here are our amazing list of Authors and Vendors for Day 2:
@luaclayco
@authorbreegranado
@tabislick
@craftedlovestories
@dozierrose_books
@rebecca_parcha
Destiny Harrington | Author Meet & Greet and Book Signing
Author Meet & Greet & Book Signing with Destiny Harrington
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop for an intimate afternoon with Destiny Harrington, poet and author of Muses and All the Soft Pretty Things.
Saturday, March 7th
3:30–5:30pm
The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
Destiny’s poetry celebrates tenderness, creativity, and the beauty found in quiet moments—perfect for readers who love lyrical, heartfelt writing.
Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or simply craving something gentle and beautiful, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
C.P. Harrow | Author Meet & Greet and Book Signing
Author Meet & Greet & Book Signing with C.P. Harrow
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop as we welcome C.P. Harrow, author of The Bloodborn Fates Series, for an in-store meet & greet and book signing!
Saturday, March 7th
1–3pm
The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
C.P. Harrow will be signing copies of The Devil Drinks Sweet Tea, a Southern-set paranormal romance full of sharp banter, dangerous attraction, and slow-burn tension that readers love.
Meet the author
Get your book signed
Fall into a world where charm is deadly and fate has teeth
Perfect for fans of paranormal romance, morally gray love interests, and Southern gothic vibes.
A Celebration of Stories Day 1
A Celebration of Stories Day 1
FREE TO ATTEND
Join us at The Reading Rabbit Bookshop as we welcome a fabulous group of Authors and Vendors that were displaced due to the cancellation of the Dreamers and Readers Festival.
Friday, March 6th
6-9pm
The Reading Rabbit Bookshop
Here are our amazing list of Authors and Vendors for Day 1:
@author.ruby.dixon
@jacquelyngilmore_books
@c.r_michael
@anivere.arts
@thestormingarchivist
@armadilloglassworks
@megan_g._mossgrove