Book Bus Tour
Hop aboard for a literary journey to Richmond’s independent bookstores on July 20th, 2025!
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Where We’re Going
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Hop Aboard!
Park at Blue Bee Cider and hop on the book bus, leaving promptly at 9:30am! We’ll be returning here at the end of our tour for your final shopping stop and to share a drink with your new book besties!
The Bookmark will be available for you to shop for new releases and bookish merchandise upon your return!
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Abi’s Books & Brews
First stop, coffee!
(We all know the perfect pairing to a good bookstore is a delicious cup of coffee!)
Shop around through their thousands of used books or sit in their café with a locally sourced cup of coffee.
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Fountain Bookstore
Take your time in an independent, general, full-service bookstore with more author programming than any other entity in Virginia!
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Smoke & Barrel
Your seat is reserved for a Bookish Brunch! They’ve creatively curated a literary feast for us! Themed cocktails and enticing entrees await you!
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Shelf Life Books
Our friends are opening the doors for our passengers to take a look around the largest independent bookstore in Richmond, VA! They offer a unique collection of both new and used books. Make sure to say hi to Page and Mylar, the bookish feline queens of Shelf Life Books!
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ILYSM Books
I Love You So Much Books is a community-centered bookstore committed to nurturing a safe space for discovery, curiosity and connection, recently opened on Valentine’s Day 2025.
Ticket Details
Bus Seat
Your seat is saved aboard the book bus with your ticket purchase!
Thanks to James Limousine, we’ll be riding in style for our tour!
Lunch is Served
Your ticket includes a reservation at Smoke & Barrel for their Bookish Brunch, only available for our passengers on the tour!
Swag Bag
At the start of our day, you’ll receive a custom tote bag with goodies inside. You’ll find some special surprises and gifts from our participating stores!
Seats are Limited - Book Now!
Seats are Limited - Book Now!
Ticket Information
$65.00 per person
Details:
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
10:00am-5:00pm
Transportation provided by
James Limousine
Sponsored by The Bookmark
Frequently asked questions
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Tickets are $65.00 and include your transportation, your reserved lunch, a custom tote bag, and discounts and freebies from our participating stores!
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Please park in Blue Bee Cider’s overflow parking lot, located behind at 2221 Edward Holland Rd. Richmond, VA 23230. Please do not park in other surrounding lots such as D1 Moving and Storage or the storefronts located at 4795 Bethlehem Rd. Richmond, VA 23230. Vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense.
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We’re providing water and small snacks, but please bring any extra snacks or water you may want. You’ll also get a small tote bag when you arrive, but we suggest bringing another bag if you plan on purchasing a lot of items on the tour. (There will be room to store them on the bus, which will be locked while you’re out shopping.)
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We’ve selected local independent bookstores in Richmond that each have a unique offering. While you may find the same books at a few of the stores, we’ve done our best to curate an eclectic mix of stores that offer used, rare, antique, and new books for you to shop for on our tour!
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Alcohol, weapons, and pets will not be allowed on the bus.
If you have any questions about bringing certain items, please email us ahead of time at thebookmarkbox@gmail.com
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Unfortunately, our bus is not wheelchair accessible. We understand how frustrating this is, and want to be able to include everyone. Please email us if you need wheelchair access so we can provide you with accommodations.
Service animals are allowed, but contact us before booking so we can ensure we have everything in place for you on the bus and at each stop on the tour!
If you need specific accommodations, please email us at thebookmarkbox@gmail.com