What Readers Are Saying
Do I feel as though this may be the start of having a good solid group of local people in my circle? A big resounding yes.
Stephenie
You once again have me pondering a 90-minute drive to go to this. And I HATE driving. That's how amazing these events are.
Sarah
Your events have allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, meet new people, and do things I wouldn't have thought of doing before!
Laura
Upcoming Events
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WAITLIST | Kick off your summer with community and fresh air. Join Book&Gather for two hikes this summer — one in Colorado Springs and another up near Larkspur!
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Bring your favorite book and your best arguments as we bedazzle our way through a March Madness-style bracket, pitting our favorite unconventional book crushes against each other at Cherry On Top Bookshop in Fort Collins, CO! "Hear Me Outs" are the arguments you make to defend your favorite unorthodox character.
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SOLD OUT | Join fellow book overs on an intimate reading retreat in the mountains during the Colorado Fall, complete with a private chef and hot tub!
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SOLD OUT | Join me and 14 others at a mountain lodge on 18 acres in the middle of the Colorado Rockies during peak Fall season
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Celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7 with the Fantasy Fangirls at two immersive evenings hosted by Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, Colorado, designed for readers who want to fully experience the magic of Prythian!
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LIMITED SPOTS | Spend the weekend on the beach theorizing and freaking out over Maasverse theories after ACOTAR 6’s most recent release with none other than Sierra from @unhingedbooktalk.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Book&Gather is a community-focused event business that brings readers and book lovers together through curated, fun, and creative bookish events — from hikes and trivia nights to craft workshops, swaps, and more
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Book&Gather offers a wide range of book-related experiences, including book swaps and craft workshops, themed trivia nights, outdoor meetups, virtual events, seasonal parties, and retreats—all designed to foster connection, creativity, and a shared love of stories.
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Most events take place around Colorado (including Colorado Springs and Denver) with some hosted at local partner businesses, breweries, shops, or outdoor spaces. We also host workshops virtually, so readers can join from anywhere!
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Not at all! All events are welcoming to book lovers and creatives of all backgrounds and reading tastes — whether you’re a lifelong reader or just wanting to meet new friends.
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Each event usually has a signup or ticket link through Humanitix listed on my Instagram and website. Follow the link on the event announcement to reserve your spot.
If you’re trying to reserve a spot for a retreat, those are currently sold here on my website, in the menu bar on the top right!
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Follow @bookandgatherco on Instagram for the latest announcements, ticket links, and event highlights — and sign up for our updates below!
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Book&Gather goes beyond traditional book clubs by creating welcoming, experience-driven events that blend books, creativity, and community. Our gatherings are designed to feel low-pressure and inclusive, making it easy to connect—whether you come solo or with friends.
Previous Events
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![People creating floral arrangements at a table with various flowers and greenery in a cozy, decorated room.]()
Books in Bloom: A Regency Romance
Readers attended a floral workshop where, under the expert tutelage of a professional florist in Colorado Springs, they designed bouquets inspired by the elegance and intrigue of the ton of Bridgerton.
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![People participating in a trivia night event called Empyrean Trivia, featuring drinks, cards, and decorations, with a large projection screen displaying the trivia title.]()
Empyrean Series Trivia Night with The Fantasy Fangirls
Inspired by the best selling series authored by Rebecca Yarros, hosts Nicole and Lexi put readers’ knowledge of Basgiath War College to the ultimate test in five rounds of fantasy trivia.
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Hike & Hangouts
Readers enjoyed community and fresh air during an easygoing hike along Colorado’s Front Range, connecting, moving, and spending time outdoors together.
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Mosaics Workshop with La Paloma Glass
Readers gathered for a hands-on art class, creating book-inspired or romantasy-themed mosaic coasters, alongside the locally owned La Paloma Glass.
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![Women participating in a vision board workshop, dreaming up their ideal reading nook in their homes.]()
Reading Nook Vision Board Workshop
With the help of Hannah, owner of Idyll Manor, a Colorado Springs’ local boutique, readers learned a signature 5-step design process and used curated materials to create vision boards that brought their dream nooks to life.
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![Table with scented candles labeled with various phrases, metal pitchers, and a gold tassel during Book&Gather's candle-making workshop.]()
Main Character Candle Workshop
Readers attended a hands-on candle-making workshop inspired by their favorite fantasy novel FMCs (female main characters) and MMCs (male main characters). Each person went home with a set of three 6.5 oz hand poured candles.
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![People making friendship bracelets with beads at a table at Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver Colorado, during the Brimstone Relesae Party. There is a container of beads, a glue gun, and a printed guide for the activity.]()
Brimstone Release Party with Tattered Cover
Readers celebrated the highly anticipated release of Brimstone by Callie Hart with Nicole & Lexi from The Fantasy Fangirls Podcast at Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, Colorado.
