That’s Novel Books, a used book store, is located iin the Mount District of Camp North End, at 330 Camp Road.
That’s Novel Books hosts a number of events, for both adults and kids. You can find upcoming events on That’s Novel Books’ Facebook page. Keep reading to learn about a few of them!
Upcoming Events
Midnight Book Release: Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan
Monday, May 12, 2025
8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Free
Join That’s Novel for a midnight release party for Kennedy Ryan’s third book in her Skyland series, “Can’t Get Enough!”
Doors open at 8 p.m. Trivia on the first two books starts at 9 p.m. Throughout the evening you can get permanent jewelry done by a local artist, get a flash tattoo by local artist Tia Wilson, enjoy a pole dancing demonstration by local pole dancer Sky Luna, and make potpourri, friendship bracelets or bookmarks based on the series so far. There will also be a recipe swap station and blank recipe cards you can decorate.
Books will not be available until midnight. You can preorder hardcover and paperback copies on: https://www.thatsnovelbooks.com/shop/black-authors
Charlotte Poets Read
Friday, May 16, 2025
6 to 8 p.m.
Free
We will have a line-up of local poets at our shop to promote their poetry collections by reading selections from them starting at 6 p.m., including Cris Arvidson, Isaac Akumnu,Luther Kissam V, Ro Sue, and Charlotte’s poet laureate Jay Ward.
After their performances there will be an open mic night for others who want to share their writings with an audience! Sign ups will be available the night of the event, so be sure you’re here right as we kick things off at 6 to ensure you get a spot. No tickets required to attend – just pop in and support some local poets!
Oh, You’re Reading Again Book Club
Thursday, May 29, 2025
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Free
This is an in-person and virtual book club meetup! The May book club pick is “Everything Here Is Beautiful” by Mira T. Lee. The story follows two Chinese-American sisters, one who is older and responsible and the other, who is headstrong and unpredictable. When the younger sister begins to hear voices and display symptoms of mental illness, the other feels the need to protect her while also letting her sister live an unconstrained life.
Local Author Signing with C-Trey Jones
Saturday, May 31, 2025
12 to 3 p.m.
Free
Come support local author C-Trey Jones as he promotes his book “Scorpio Moon,” a fantasy novel where the stars alignment when you’re born determines your special abilities. No RSVP is needed – stop in to support a local author!
Parking at Camp North End
There is a lot of free parking at Camp North End:
- Boileryard district: 1824 Statesville Avenue
- Mount district: 1774 Statesville Avenue
- Keswick district: 1801 N. Graham Street
- Garage: 120 Razades Way (first 3 hours free)
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