Hello Friends!
If you’re reading this, welcome! We’re so happy you’re here!
We’ve been open one whole month, and honestly? We’re still riding the high.
The love, the foot traffic, the conversations, the “I only meant to stop in for five minutes” energy, none of this would exist without you. This place is already buzzing, and we couldn’t be more grateful!
This is also our very first newsletter, which means two things:
Let’s begin.
Quick Housekeeping (aka: Some Reschedules)
Real talk, sometimes plans shift.
Our Open Mic Poetry Slam, originally scheduled for Sunday, 1/4/26, will now take place on Sunday, 2/1/26.
Same energy, just a little more time to warm up those vocal cords.
Our Afternoon Tea, originally scheduled for, 1/10/26, will now take place on Saturday, 2/14/26.
Thanks for rolling with us. We promise it’ll be worth the wait!
Enter: The Stacks Speakeasy Lounge
We’re thrilled to announce that The Stacks Speakeasy Lounge officially opens January 6, 2026, a tucked-away, reader-approved BYOB lounge hiding below the shelves.
And because we don’t do boring to kick off the lounge we are hosting…
📚The Stacks January Lineup!
✨ BYOB² Night
Yes. Squared.
That’s Bring Your Own Book and Bring Your Own Beverage.
Bring a book you love (or one begging for a glow-up), bring your drink of choice, and join us for a cozy, creative, sparkle-forward evening. We’ll handle the bedazzling supplies, the playlist, the snacks, and the vibes, you just show up ready to make a mess (the fun kind).
🗓 Date: January 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
💵 $25 per person (all supplies and snacks included)
👉 Sign up here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/byob2-tickets-1979370786305?aff=oddtdtcreator
Spots are limited, because chaos is best enjoyed in small groups.
📚 Little Readers Story Time 👶
Because the youngest readers deserve their own magic hour. Join us for a cozy read-aloud and enjoy 10% off the featured storytime book that day.
🗓 Wednesdays, Starting 1/7/26
⏰ 11:30 AM
🎟 Free to attend
🎧 Audiobook Club
For the multitaskers and makers among us. Bring your fiber art or craft of choice. Coloring pages and light crafts will be available if you want to dabble.
🗓 Wednesday, 1/7/26
📆 First Wednesday of every month
⏰ 6:30–9:00 PM
💵 $15 per person
👉 Sign up link will be on our website
📖 Quiet on Tap
Silent Reading Happy Hour.
BYOB.
Bring a book. Bring a drink. Say almost nothing. It’s perfect.
🗓 Thursdays, starting 1/8/26
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
🧠 Trivia Tuesday
Literary themed trivia. BYOB.
🗓 Tuesday, 1/13/26
📆 Second Tuesday of every month
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
💵 $5 per person
👉 Sign up link will be on our website
🎬 Black, White & Read Movie Night
Your monthly vintage movie night.
Classic noir films. Moody lighting. Free popcorn.
Byob and byo snacks.
📆 Last Friday of every month
🗓 Kicking off: Friday, 1/30/26
⏰ 7:00 PM
💵 $10 per person
👉 Sign up link will be on our website
🎥 Help us pick January’s movie!
Vote on Instagram or by replying to this email:
1.) The General (1926). Buster Keaton, Action-packed, funny, adventurous
2.) Nosferatu (1922). Directed by: F.W. Murnau, Gothic atmosphere, visually striking, eerie
3.) The Man Who Laughs (1928). Conrad Veidt, Emotional, cinematic spectacle
4.) Your choice!
📚
Introducing Everyday to Elevated: Book Clubs at Read Mill
Because sometimes you want a low-key chat… and sometimes you want snacks, drinks, and a vibe.
We’re officially offering two tiers of book clubs, so you can choose your own reading adventure.
🌟 Premier Book Clubs, $25 per person
6:30–8:30 PM • Full experience included
Each Premier Book Club ticket includes:
Unlimited coffee & tea ☕
Themed hors d'oeuvres
One themed cocktail or mocktail 🍸
15% off merch during the event
10% off the following month’s book club pick
📚 Pages Book Clubs, $5 per person
6:30–8:30 PM • Casual
Come as you are • Great conversation
10% off the following month’s book club pick
🌟 Premier Book Clubs coming in February 2026!
🎥 Reel Lit Book Club, Book vs. Screen Club
Participants must watch the movie/show as well as read the book.
🗓 Wednesday, 2/11/26
📆 Second Wednesday of every month
⏰ 6:30 PM
📖 The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
👉 Sign up link will be on our website
🔪 Read It and Scream, Horror Book Club
🗓 Tuesday, 2/18/26
📆 Third Tuesday of every month
⏰ 6:30 PM
📖 When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy
👉 Sign up link will be on our website
🏛️ Tales and Tankards History Book Club
🗓 Thursday, 2/20/26
📆 Third Thursday of every month
⏰ 6:30 PM
📖 The Wager by David Grann
👉 Sign up link will be on our website
🕯️ Bell, Book & Candle, Witchy Book Club
🗓 Tuesday, 2/25/26
📆 Last Tuesday of every month
⏰ 6:30 PM
📖 The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano
👉 Sign up link will be on our website
📚 Pages Book Clubs coming in February 2026!
📰 True Story Book Club (Non-fiction)
🗓 Thursday, 2/12/26
📆 Second Thursday of every month
⏰ 6:30 PM
📖 The Glass Castle, by Jeannette Walls
👉 Sign up link will be on our website
🎡Miller’s Corner Book Club (Fiction)
🗓 Wednesday, 2/19/26
📆 Third Wednesday of every month
⏰ 6:30 PM
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
👉 Sign up link will be on our website
✨ Book Club Bonus:
Bring your book club ticket receipt in-store and enjoy 10% off that month’s book club book purchase.
Thank you to everyone for being here during our first month, and for reading our very first newsletter. This place already feels like something special, and we’re so glad you’re part of it!
See you in the stacks!
Jillian (Read Mill Jill)
Owner, Read Mill Books
