NWA Book Swap

The perfect opportunity to discover new books connect with fellow readers in a way that encourages gentle sustainable reading practices

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Book Drop Off

Drop off eligible titles and pick up your event packet anytime between 12 and 4pm on the day of the event!

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Event Time

Doors open at 6 pm with last call happening at 8:45 PM!

Join us for a delightful night of community and connection at our first annual NWA Book Swap! Whether you’re an avid reader, a casual bookworm, or simply looking to expand your literary horizons, this event is the perfect opportunity to discover new treasures and connect with fellow bibliophiles in a way that encourages gentle and sustainable reading practices.

Whether you’re seeking a page-turning adventure, a poignant memoir, or a thought-provoking masterpiece, this event promises to satisfy your literary cravings. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable celebration of books, stories, and the magic they hold.

🌟 Event Highlights 🌟

1. Bring a Book, Take a Book: Pass along your lightly used books to a new home and add some new titles to your collection. For every book you bring, you’ll be able to take a different one home. This means, if you bring 3 books, you’ll get to take home 3 books.

Please bring books that meet the following criteria:

• Published within the last ten years
• Is in good condition—i.e. books can show some small signs of wear, but no tears on either binding or paper and all pages dust jackets are present.
• No picture or board books, though comic books, middle-grade, and young adult novels are acceptable
• Are respectful to ALL folks attending and do not contain or promote harmful rhetoric

The NWA Book Fest team has full discretion on what books to accept.

2. Diverse Genres Galore: Our Book Swap celebrates the beauty of diversity in literature. Whether you’re captivated by thrilling mysteries, enchanted by magical fantasy worlds, or prefer heartwarming tales of romance, we’ll have something for everyone. Explore a wide range of genres and discover hidden gems.

3. Book Recommendation Station: Whether you want to chat while you browse, or prefer giving written recommendations, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to engage with fellow book enthusiasts. Share your own thoughts via our recommendation station, share anecdotes, swap reading experiences, and forge new friendships in a warm and welcoming environment that celebrates the joy of reading.

4. Cozy Reading Space: We’ll have a cozy reading space complete with comfortable seating, soft lighting, and a tranquil ambiance. Once you’ve found the perfect novel(s) feel free to stick around for some uninterrupted reading time.

6. Refreshments and Light Bites: We will have delectable refreshments (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), small plates, and desserts galore available for purchase.

7. Night Market: We’re also thrilled to invite a curated group of book-related vendors to join us for a Night Market on the covered patio of The Apollo Theatre. These vendors will have bookish accessories and other small goodies available for purchase