Hooray for Books! is a locally owned, independent bookstore in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. We opened our doors in 2008 and provide literary programs for adults and children, including events with notable authors, book clubs, and story times.

FEATURED Events and Book Releases

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Cozy Mystery Author Event
Oct 18
Cozy Mystery Author Event

Join Cozy Mystery authors Maureen Klovers, Lane Stone, and Libby Klein for a fun filled event to discuss their latest releases.

Love Our Local Authors (LOLA) Festival
Oct 20
Love Our Local Authors (LOLA) Festival

Come and discover some amazing books as local authors will present and sign their latest work! Stop by to hear readings, ask questions, and get your copies personalized by the authors.

Meet the Author: Amanda Lucidon
Oct 23
Meet the Author: Amanda Lucidon

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We have a fun author event for adults this Thursday at 7pm! Meet a trio of Cozy Mystery authors--Maureen Klovers, Lane Stone, and Libby Klein--who will be joining us to discuss their latest releases. #adultfiction #authorpanel #mystery
Just in! We have this year's ABC Group Best Books for Young Readers catalog! This is a must-have resource when shopping for gifts during the holiday season and beyond! Ask your bookseller for a copy the next time you are in the shop.
This is just begging to be added to your book shelf! Stop by and pick up the fourth book in the #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series! We have copies signed by the author! #newbook
Folks, our stretch of awesome author visits continues tonight at 6:30 with Patti Kim! +++ We are excited to welcome award-winning author Patti Kim to the bookstore to launch her new book, I’m Ok. Ok, a Korean American boy, tries a get-rich-quick scheme of starting a hair braiding business and winning the school talent competition to hide the fact that he is struggling with the loss of his father and the financial hardships he and his mother must now bear. Born in South Korea and raised in the U.S., Patti writes fiction about the immigrant experience that is heartfelt and funny. 📷: @patti.kim
Spend your Columbus Day holiday with us! Not only do we have a fantastic author visiting, it’s a parking holiday in Old Town! No charge to park in metered spaces. 🙌 +++ Alan Gratz returns to the bookstore tomorrow at 2:30 pm with his new historical fiction book, Grenade. This follow-up to the bestselling, critically acclaimed phenomenon Refugee, is another searing and heart-pounding look at kids making their way through war. Recommended for readers ages 10 and up.
Fantastic double-header for Sunday! Something for the littles—Libby Babbott-Klein at 11am—and the bigs with Jen Calonita at 2pm! #girlpower #newrelease
Tonight at 6:30 we welcome I am Yoga and I am Peace author Susan Verde to the bookstore! She will present and sign her new book, I am Human: A Book of Empathy. This picture book is a celebration of empathy and compassion that lifts up the flawed fullness of humanity and encourages children to see themselves as part of one big imperfect family--millions strong.
Getting ready for Anne Marie Pace in the morning! Join us at 10:30 am for story time and a book signing! 🦇🦇🦇
Friday, October 5: 6:30 pm +++ We welcome I am Yoga and I am Peace author Susan Verde to the bookstore! She will present and sign her new book, I am Human: A Book of Empathy. This picture book is a celebration of empathy and compassion that lifts up the flawed fullness of humanity and encourages children to see themselves as part of one big imperfect family--millions strong.
Having a great time with Lauren Castillo at local schools today! Be sure to join her this evening at the bookstore at 6:30pm for a reading and signing of her new illustrated book IMAGINE.
Join us for a very batty story time this Friday, October 5 at 10:30 am! +++ It is with great pleasure that we welcome back author Anne Marie Pace. She will join us for a special story time and book signing featuring her new book, Vampirina in the Snow. In this wintery tale, Vampirina and all her monster friends and family celebrate a snow day. From sledding to snow angels, there is quite a lot to do on this hauntingly beautiful night--and it's not complete until Vampirina tests her ballet skills on the ice! #vampirina #storytime #newrelease