Book Bus Tour
Hop aboard for our second annual literary journey to Richmond’s independent bookstores on July 11th, 2026!
FULL DAY TOUR
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FULL DAY TOUR 〰️
Where We’re Going
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Hop Aboard!
Park at Blue Bee Cider and hop on the book bus, leaving promptly at 9:45am! The Bookmark will be available for you to shop for new releases and bookish merchandise upon your arrival!
We’ll be returning here at the end of our tour to share a drink with your new book besties!
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Books, Beads & More
Our friends at Books, Beads, & More are offering a beautiful selection of hand-crafted jewelry, and thousands of quality used books.
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Fountain Books
Take your time in Fountain Bookstore: an independent, general, full-service bookstore with more author programming than any other entity in Virginia!
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Lunch Stop
Your seat is reserved for lunch at Brambly Park! Enjoy a variety of brunch and lunch options to choose from, and order a cocktail or two!
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Book People
Known as the Richmond metro-area book provider for those who prefer a warm, customer-focused buying experience, Book People offers new and used fiction and non-fiction titles and many literary genres.
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Midlothian Book Exchange
Thanks in part to the community, estimated 175,000 half priced books and 7200 square feet of space, the 30+ year store has become one of the best used bookstores in the Mid-Atlantic.
Ticket Details
Bus Seat
Your seat is saved aboard the book bus with your ticket purchase!
Thanks to Richmond Limousine, we’ll be riding in style for our tour!
Lunch is Served
Your ticket includes a reservation for lunch at Brambly Park - enjoy a delicious dish (and maybe a cocktail, too)!
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:
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
10:00am-5:00pm
Transportation provided by
Richmond 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