Once Upon a Shelf Reader Event 2027

📚 Once Upon a Shelf Reader Event
An 18+ Romance Book Signing & Reader Experience

Welcome to Once Upon a Shelf Reader Event, the Southeast's newest destination for romance readers who love happily ever afters, morally gray book boyfriends, dragons, hockey players, small-town charm, dark antiheroes, and everything in between.

Formerly known as **Romance Atlanta (RAWR)**, Once Upon a Shelf has been reimagined by the creators of Shelf Love, Georgia's romance-only independent bookstore, to bring readers and authors together for an unforgettable celebration of romance books.

Spend the day meeting bestselling and indie authors, collecting signed books, shopping exclusive bookish vendors, taking photos with your favorite creators, and discovering your next five-star read. Whether your shelves are filled with sweet romance, rom-coms, romantasy, paranormal, contemporary, monster romance, mafia, sports romance, or the darkest of dark romance, there's something waiting for you.

This is an adults-only event. All attendees are recommended to be 18 years of age or older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, as there will be HEAVY adult themes present.

❤️‍🔥 Happily Ever VIP
*Entry Begins: 12:00 PM*

The ultimate reader experience!
Your VIP ticket includes:
🕛 Early admission beginning at **12:00 PM**
👜 Exclusive Once Upon a Shelf event tote
🎁 VIP swag bag
🏷️ Collectible event badge & commemorative lanyard
📚 One surprise paperback from a participating author
✨ First access to authors, vendors, and exclusive merchandise before other attendees

📖 Next Chapter Admission
**Entry Begins: 1:00 PM**

Get a head start on your book haul!
Your ticket includes:
🕐 Admission beginning at **1:00 PM**
👜 Exclusive Once Upon a Shelf event tote
🎁 Swag bag filled with bookish goodies
📚 Full access to all participating authors, vendors, and event activities

📚 One More Chapter
**Entry Begins: 1:30 PM**

Perfect for readers who want the full event experience without the extras.
Your ticket includes:
🕜 Admission beginning at **1:30 PM**
👜 Exclusive Once Upon a Shelf event tote
📚 Full access to all participating authors, vendors, and event activities

🌟 Just One More Page

**FREE Admission**
**Entry Begins: 2:00 PM**

Want to experience the magic of Once Upon a Shelf? This free ticket is the perfect way to join the fun!
Your ticket includes:
🕑 Admission beginning at **2:00 PM**
📚 Full access to all participating authors, vendors, and event activities

Please note: This ticket does not include a tote bag, swag bag, lanyard, badge, early entry, or surprise book.

Event Highlights
❤️ Meet bestselling and indie romance authors.
📚 Shop thousands of signed books.
🛍️ Browse exclusive bookish vendors and handmade merchandise.
📸 Capture memories at themed photo opportunities.
🎟️ Enter exciting raffles throughout the day for a chance to win books, bookish prizes, gift cards, and more.
💕 Connect with fellow romance readers who share your favorite tropes, genres, and book obsessions.

Whether you're attending for your favorite author, hoping to discover a new obsession, or simply looking for a day surrounded by fellow book lovers, the Once Upon a Shelf Reader Event promises an unforgettable experience filled with stories, laughter, and plenty of happily-ever-afters.

We can't wait to welcome you to your next favorite chapter!