Join us for our monthly Novels & Needles Craft Club meetup! We meet at Free Range Bar across the street from the bookstore with all our WIPS and work on them together. This craft club is open to any mobile craft that can be done in a small space: knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, sewing, bedazzling, book folding or anything else along those lines! No RSVP is needed - just show up!

Join us for writing club, a quiet, dedicated place to get some of your writing done. Our writing club features two, 25-minute silent writing sprints with a break in between. At the end of the evening we chat, share work, get feedback from others and just commune with other writers. This event is free and open to anyone to attend - just show up!

We're thrilled to have local author Sierra Zinke back with us in October with copies of her small town romance books! She'll be set up with copies of Cranberry Kisses, Beautiful Notes, and Before the Last Goodbye, which are all part of the Fisher Creek Series. She'll also have copies of The First Pitch, her debut sports romance novel! No RSVP is needed - just show up to snag some copies and support her work!

Join us for another new release wine pairing with our favorite partners in crime, Hex! On October 13, we will be at Hex Coffee & Natural Wines at Camp North End with 11 incredible new releases, all of which will be thoughtfully paired with a natural wine for you to sample. Throughout the evening you'll be told about each of the books and wines selected, with time to sip and chat in between. Your ticket price includes 10 one oz pours of wine, 10% off select wines at Hex, and 10% off any books or bookish items purchased at the event. You can purchase tickets here: https://www.thatsnovelbooks.com/shop/p/new-release-wine-pairing-ly4d9

The books featured at this event will include:

The Forest Bleeds by Rachel Kirch: A speculative horror-romance that combines the magical dark academia of The Atlas Six, the unsettling atmosphere of Mexican Gothic, and the psychosexual power dynamics of The Last Housewife.

I’ll Believe Anything by Jacob Tierney: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of season 1 of Heated Rivalry, with never-seen-before photos and stories.

This Is The Only Kingdom by Jaquira Diaz: Out in paperback for the first time, this novel is at once a story of a Puerto Rican neighborhood with its flavors and sights and sounds as distinctive as a fingerprint, and an intimate story of a woman caught in a murder investigation, that of her daughter who seeks to understand her sexual identity, and how to live in a community that is no longer welcoming.

The Tulip Poplars by Silas House: At its heart, this is a love story between two men unable to let their love become public in the early 1900s. But as the novel covers events over much of the 20th century, it also explores characters' tensions with faith, race, and the pursuit of happiness outside of accepted conventions.

Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus: You might recognize her name from her first novel, Lessons In Chemistry. Her newest book follows an irresistible, hilarious, and tender story about a young man whose life turns upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive, and dysfunctional poetry journal in the world: the renowned Peck & Peck of New York City.

The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford by Nafissa Thompson-Spires: This one looks like a fantastic debut novel about the murder of an infamous moonshiner and the cacophony of true stories a small town can tell about itself.

Home For The Homicides by Elle Cosimano: We love a good holiday mystery as well as cozy holiday romances, and Home For The Homicides promises to deliver just that! When Special Agents Holly Frost and Mark Shepherd report to the idyllic town of Christmas to investigate a very less than idyllic murder, they’re in for more than the average whodunnit.

Don’t Fall by B.B. Reid: The queen of dark romance fairy tale re-tellings is back with the first book in her duology of a Little Red Riding Hood re-telling. Please be aware this book will explore dark themes and is intended for readers 18+.

As You Wake, Break The Shell by Becky Chambers: Explore a universe of stubborn survival and found family, of persistent danger and quiet wonder in the first installment of a heartfelt new duology from Hugo Award–winning author Becky Chambers.

Entities To Lovers by Mallory Marlowe:  A connection that’s more than supernatural emerges between two rival tour guides who wish they could ghost each other in this sparkling romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Mallory Marlowe.

Join us for a special, musical evening with author Ahna Ell! Wilmington-based Ahna will visit Charlotte on October 14 to promote her book EVERYWHERE I GO, a coming-of-age memoir about her life as a touring songwriter. Ahna has over a decade of experience recording and touring professionally in bands (you might recognize her from Forlorn Strangers or The Rally Club). As a part of her book signing, Ahna will also be performing some acoustic music! Tickets are strongly encouraged and include a copy of her book. Get your tickets here!

Join us for an afternoon of Warhammer 40,000!

On Saturday, October 17 from 12-5 p.m., you’llget all the Warhammer 40,000 info you need to begin playing like the pros.

During this time you’ll learn the basics of the Warhammer 40,000 world as well as how to play a Warhammer 40,000 game. Led by our local experts James and Juan, this is a great opportunity to get introduced to this table-top game as well as the wider Warhammer community.

Tickets include:
Free minis to take home and paint
A Set Of Game Dice
5 Hours Of Expertise And Game Play

Get your tickets here

Drop by That's Novel to meet author Laurie Carey and check out her book, Resilience Is A Muscle. The book reframes resilience not as something innate but as a trainable capability grounded in neuroscience and psychological safety research. The book provides practical frameworks for strengthening adaptability, managing stress, and building confidence during periods of professional and technological change. Copies will be available for purchase! 

Come by and join us for our Silent Book Club, where you get the opportunity to quietly read with other Charlotte book worms. Arrive between 9:30-10 a.m. to claim your spot, grab food and drinks from nearby restaurants and chat with other folks. From 10-11 a.m. we silently read our own books! Then at 11 a.m. we open the store for anyone who wants to browse or hang and chat with others. There is indoor and outdoor seating available, so this event is rain or shine. We strongly recommend bringing a chair or something to sit on because seating goes quick. No RSVP is necessary - just show up to join in on the fun!

Join us for writing club, a quiet, dedicated place to get some of your writing done. Our writing club features two, 25-minute silent writing sprints with a break in between. At the end of the evening we chat, share work, get feedback from others and just commune with other writers. This event is free and open to anyone to attend - just show up!

Join us for an extra special book signing with local journalist and now author Ashley Mahoney! Ashley will be set up in the shop with her debut book, Historic Maps of Charlotte: A History of the Queen City in Rare Maps. Explore the storyof Charlotte through a curated collection of maps, essays and photographs, offering you a unique perspective of our city's history and evolution. No RSVP is needed - just drop by to grab your copy and support Ashley's work.

It's time for another Warhammer build and paint night! Bring your own tools, materials and kits and hang with others while you work on your builds! Builds and projects outside of the Warhammer universe are welcome. This event is free and open to anyone. Just show up to attend!

Local author Sara George will be back at That's Novel on October 24! Drop by to get a copy of her debut book, Wish Wrecked, or her latest novel, Semi-Psychic Sally. Wish Wrecked is a romantasy novel following a woman who comes into the possession of a genie in a bottle. Semi-Psychic Sally is about a woman who has psychic abilities and ends up finding the man she's supposed to marry through her abilities. Copies of both will be available for purchase! No registration is needed - just show up to support Sara and her work!

Drop by the store to meet local author Delphine McClelland, who will be selling her two books: Dark Obsessions and Dark Secrets. This series is a paranormal urban fantasy set in Charlotte. Grab the first or second book, or get them in a bundle! No registration is needed - just stop by!

Come by and join us for our Silent Book Club, where you get the opportunity to quietly read with other Charlotte bookworms. Arrive between 6-6:30 p.m. to claim your spot, grab food and drinks from nearby restaurants and chat with other folks. From 6:30-7:30 p.m. we silently read our own books! Then at 7:30 p.m. we reopen the store for anyone who wants to browse or hang and chat with others. There is indoor and outdoor seating available, so this event is rain or shine. We strongly recommend bringing a chair or something to sit on because seating goes quick. No RSVP is necessary - just show up to join in on the fun!

 Join us for another book swap at That's Novel! Bring up to 5 books you’d like to swap. They must be in good condition, and should be books you’d be excited to receive. Basically, please don't use this as an opportunity to offload junk. You must bring books to trade if you want to take books home. Only take the number of books you’ve brought (up to 5). We will also have a table for children's books (ages 13 and under). You're welcome to bring an additional 5 books to swap at that table specifically! No registration is needed - simply show up with books to participate!

Join us for our monthly Novels & Needles Craft Club meetup! We meet at Free Range Bar across the street from the bookstore with all our WIPS and work on them together. This craft club is open to any mobile craft that can be done in a small space: knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, sewing, bedazzling, book folding or anything else along those lines! No RSVP is needed - just show up!

Join us for writing club, a quiet, dedicated place to get some of your writing done. Our writing club features two, 25-minute silent writing sprints with a break in between. At the end of the evening we chat, share work, get feedback from others and just commune with other writers. This event is free and open to anyone to attend - just show up!

It's time for another Warhammer build and paint night! Bring your own tools, materials and kits and hang with others while you work on your builds! Builds and projects outside of the Warhammer universe are welcome. This event is free and open to anyone. Just show up to attend!

Join us in celebrating the movie release of Sunrise On The Reaping, the latest installment in the Hunger Games series!

Meet us at the Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen (7824 Rea Rd, Charlotte) on November 20 for a SOTR celebration that would rival any party in the Hob. Doors for our theater will open at 7 p.m. so we can hang and play some games prior to the start of the movie. Here’s the run of show:

Doors open at 7 p.m.

SOTR Book Trivia begins at 7:15 p.m. sharp. The winner will receive a special edition of Sunrise On The Reaping by Susanne Collins and a That’s Novel Books gift card.

STOR Costume Contest begins at 7:40 p.m. sharp. The winner will receive a special edition of Sunrise On The Reaping by Susanne Collins and a That’s Novel Books gift card.

The movie begins at 8 p.m. sharp.

We’ll also be giving away some SOTR freebies and we’ll have some special merch available to purchase!

Your ticket gets you entry into the theater for our celebration and the movie. Refreshments can be purchased through Regal.

Get your tickets here  https://www.thatsnovelbooks.com/shop/p/sunrise-on-the-reaping-movie-release-event

Come by and join us for our Silent Book Club, where you get the opportunity to quietly read with other Charlotte book worms. Arrive between 9:30-10 a.m. to claim your spot, grab food and drinks from nearby restaurants and chat with other folks. From 10-11 a.m. we silently read our own books! Then at 11 a.m. we open the store for anyone who wants to browse or hang and chat with others. There is indoor and outdoor seating available, so this event is rain or shine. We strongly recommend bringing a chair or something to sit on because seating goes quick. No RSVP is necessary - just show up to join in on the fun!