More Than a Book Signing: What to Expect at the Fall Author Boutique
If your idea of an author event is a folding table, a stack of books, and an awkward “So…what do you write?” conversation, the Fall Author Boutique is about to change your mind.
This Saturday, September 26, The Shanty & Co. in St. Augustine will transform into a cozy literary pop-up filled with books, live conversations, family fun, coffee, chocolate, and plenty of opportunities to discover your next favorite Florida author.
And the best part? Admission is completely FREE!
Meet Eight Florida Authors
Spend the afternoon browsing books and meeting eight local authors representing Regency and Southern romance, cotemporary romance, fantasy, true crime, nonfiction, children's literature, youth adventure, and more.
Buy a signed book, chat with the person who wrote it, discover something outside your usual genre—or simply browse and enjoy the experience.
There's More Happening Than Book Shopping
Throughout the afternoon, you can sit in on live Romance and Nonfiction Author Q&A panels and hear the stories behind the stories.
Bringing the kids? Magic Hour Family Storytime gives our younger readers something special to enjoy, too.
And the first 100 adult guests can participate in our commemorative Fall Author Boutique Library Card experience.
Library cards stamped by all eight authors by 4:50 pm will earn an EXTRA TICKET for our prize drawing!
Once those 100 cards are gone, they're gone—so arrive early!
Coffee + Chocolate + Books = Yes, Please.
You can't have a cozy fall afternoon without something delicious.
Bella's Dippables will be selling chocolate-covered pretzel Oreos, Rice Krispy treats, apples, and cocoa bombs. 🍫🍎
And Sovereign-Tea Sanctuary will keep the good times flowing with cozy fall beverages. ☕🍂
Grab something delicious, find a book that catches your eye, and stay awhile.
Someone's Going Home With $275+ in Prizes
Don't forget to enter our Grand Fall Literary Raffle Basket, featuring more than $275 in prizes!
One lucky guest is taking the whole thing home.
Why not you? (Click the image to register!)
We'll See You Saturday!
Whether you're an avid reader, a casual browser, a parent looking for a free family-friendly event in St. Augustine, or someone who simply loves discovering local businesses and creatives, come spend the afternoon with us.
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 🕒 3:00–6:00 PM 📍 The Shanty & Co. | St. Augustine, Florida 🎟️ FREE admission
Come for the books. Stay for the coffee, chocolate, conversations, and cozy fall fun. 📚☕🍫🍂
And if you are a book person?
You may want to bring a tote bag. 😉
Register for FREE here: https://bit.ly/FallAuthorBoutique
Author H.R. Burkett writes fiction about messy people, complicated relationships, and beautifully imperfect lives.
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