Garden Party is hosting the Climate Book Club! The group will meet on September 10 at 6 PM at Garden Party to discuss Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This is an absolutely beautiful book and it’s sure to inspire a wonderful discussion. You can purchase […]
We’re so excited to celebrate local authors Rory Londer and Sweta Patel! Come hear Rory’s incredible story of drug addiction, homelessness, healing, and owning his own business (and much of the story takes place in Rochester). He has gone on to inspire so many people, including many of Sweta’s students at Rochester’s Alternative Learning Center. […]
Thesis Beer Project is coming to Garden Party Books! We’re celebrating Booktoberfest with a beer garden! Get a pint of delicious Thesis beer to drink as you browse all the books. We’ll also have soft pretzels and hot cider for sale! It’s the absolutely perfect way to spend a fall day at an independent bookstore […]
Trick or Treat at Garden Party Books! Come to Garden Party on Halloween between 5:00 and 6:30PM *in costume* and choose a free children’s book! (Any book you like from the Children’s Room!) Open to all ages! We can’t wait to see your costumes!
Garden Party Books will be at Thesis Beer Project on November 2 to celebrate the book launch of Pike Island by Rochester author Tony Wirt! Pike Island is a thriller that features a politician who gets his start on the Rochester City Council. Come for the local references, stay for the thrills and chills! We’ll […]
Rochester author Barbara Swisher Amundson will be reading her children’s book Stanley’s Standing Ovation! Join Stanley and Alfie as they discover the power of embracing their individuality and learning from one another. There will also be fun activity sheets to do, and the book will be available for purchase. On Small Business Saturday, support a […]
If you’re out shopping post-Thanksgiving, stop by Garden Party Books! We’re open Black Friday and Small Business Saturday from 11AM to 6:30PM. This is the perfect time to support small businesses, and we are so grateful for your support!
Come celebrate the launch of local author Kate Laack’s SECOND book, While the Coin Is in the Air! Kate will read from the book, there will be a Q&A where you can ask her your burning questions about being a published local author, the book will be available for sale and Kate will sign them, […]
Minnesota author Bronson Lemer will be at Garden Party Books on April 17 to talk about his new book, The Lonely Veteran’s Guide to Companionship, with Rochester author Virginia Wright-Peterson. This free event will include a time for questions and the chance to buy the book, as well as Lemer’s first book and books by […]
This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country! Come celebrate at Garden Party! We’ll have so many fun things in store and free gifts for you! There will be limited supplies, so make sure to come early if there’s something you especially want!
It’s the Book Fair at Thesis Beer Project! Celebrate the end of the school year and pick up some fantastic books to read this summer! We’ll also have lots of stickers, bookmarks, pins, and other book fair treats, including awesome pen sets that won’t be available till the fair! Teachers will receive 20% off everything […]
Come celebrate Rochester author Melissa Lam and the publication of her Secrets Trilogy—a forbidden love contemporary fantasy romance with mystery and angst! It’s a free open house, so stop by anytime, but there will be a Q&A session at 6PM! The rest of the time there will be free desserts, shopping, mingling, and book signing! […]
