Why not take a step outside of your comfort zone? Meet new friends, explore amazing places, read some books, and eat a Lot!
Who We Are
About the 3 R's Bookclub and Events
We were formed as an all inclusive bookclub, for those who know how difficult it can be meeting, and maintaining friendships as busy adults. The group offers monthly meet ups both in person and online. We also offer a variety of events and retreats, where hopefully you will find something maybe new to try, or something you love to do!
Saturday August 22nd, 2026
August Bookclub
Hope you can join us for our August Bookclub where we will discuss ”Yesteryear” and have some good Country Cooking! $8.00 reserves your spot at the table.
$5.00 Reserves your spot for Virtual Bookclub: Sunday August 23, 2026 @3:00 p.m. C.T.
Any and all events are subject to attendance #’s.
Gatlinburg October 12-15, 2028
2026-2027 Independent Bookstore Crawl Series
2026-2027 Independent Bookstore Crawl Series
Gatlinburg, Tennessee Reading Retreat
October 12–15, 2028
Hosted by The 3 R’s Bookclub & Events
Indulge in an elevated escape to the breathtaking Smoky Mountains for a thoughtfully curated weekend of literature, luxury, and the rich beauty of peak autumn foliage. Surrounded by crisp mountain air, golden leaves, and the warmth of fellow reade
Gatlinburg, Tennessee Reading Retreat
October 12–15, 2028
Hosted by The 3 R’s Bookclub & Events
Indulge in an elevated escape to the breathtaking Smoky Mountains for a thoughtfully curated weekend of literature, luxury, and the rich beauty of peak autumn foliage. Surrounded by crisp mountain air, golden leaves, and the warmth of fellow readers, this intimate retreat is designed for comfort, connection, and unforgettable moments.
🍁 Retreat Highlights
🏡 3 Nights • 4 Days in a beautifully appointed luxury mountain cabin
👭 Limited to just 12 guests for an exclusive, highly personalized experience
🚐 Optional airport pickup and drop-off from McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville)
🚐 Private transportation provided throughout the retreat for all curated activities and excursions
🍕 Welcome Dinner at The Best Italian Café & Pizzeria, a locally beloved dining experience
🥞 Breakfast at the iconic Pancake Pantry, a Gatlinburg tradition
📚 Curated visits to local bookstores, including:
● The Book Warehouse – Pigeon Forge
● Barnes & Noble – Sevierville
● Moon Pie General Store’s Appalachian Book Collection
🍂 Scenic drives through the Great Smoky Mountains at the height of fall foliage season
📖 Ample, unhurried time for cozy reading in a serene mountain setting
🎲 Curated book discussions, interactive games, prizes, and a Blind Date with a Book experience
🎁 Thoughtfully prepared welcome gift, exclusive The 3 R’s Bookclub & Events merchandise, and premium bookish swag
☕ A continuous selection of gourmet snacks, coffee, tea, bottled water, and soft drinks throughout the weekend, plus a hot cocoa bar and s'mores by the fire.
🏡 Luxurious cabin relaxation with sweeping mountain views and meaningful connection with fellow book lovers
Early Bird Pricing
$600 Per Person
Founders Day Sale: 25% off – $450.00
or
$150 Deposit
Secure your place in this exclusive retreat experience today.
Remaining balance is due no later than 90 days before the retreat.
Price Includes
● 3 nights luxury cabin accommodations
● Optional airport transportation
● Private transportation throughout the retreat
● Thursday Welcome Dinner
● Saturday Breakfast at The Pancake Pantry
● Friday & Sunday breakfasts at the cabin
● Friday & Saturday dinners at the cabin
● Curated bookish activities
● Exclusive retreat swag
● Welcome gift
● Dedicated, uninterrupted reading time
● Scenic mountain excursions
● Visits to hand-selected local bookstores
Not Included
● Airfare (unless utilizing the optional airport shuttle)
● Lunches
● Alcoholic beverages
● Optional attractions and admission fees
● Shopping and souvenirs
● Travel insurance
● Personal expenses
● Restaurant gratuities
🍁 Experience Gatlinburg at its most enchanting, when the Smoky Mountains are draped in brilliant autumn color. Whether you’re seeking your next literary obsession, a restorative mountain escape, or meaningful connections with fellow readers, this exclusive retreat offers a refined and unforgettable autumn getaway.
2026-2027 Independent Bookstore Crawl Series
2026-2027 Independent Bookstore Crawl Series
2026-2027 Independent Bookstore Crawl Series
📚 The 3 R’s Bookclub & Events
2026–2027 Houston Independent Bookstore Crawl Series
Discover some of the best independent bookstores around the Greater Houston area while spending the day with fellow book lovers! Each crawl is thoughtfully planned to celebrate local bookstores, build community, and create a memorable bookish adventure.
Every
📚 The 3 R’s Bookclub & Events
2026–2027 Houston Independent Bookstore Crawl Series
Discover some of the best independent bookstores around the Greater Houston area while spending the day with fellow book lovers! Each crawl is thoughtfully planned to celebrate local bookstores, build community, and create a memorable bookish adventure.
Every Crawl Includes
🚐 Round-trip transportation
🍽️ Lunch at one of the area’s favorite local restaurants
🎁 Exclusive Bookish Swag Bag
🥤 Snacks & beverages throughout the day
📖 Official Bookstore Crawl Passport
🎲 Bookish games and trivia
📸 Group photos
📖 The Official Bookstore Crawl Passport
Each attendee will receive an official The 3 R’s Bookclub & Events Bookstore Crawl Passport at check-in.
Collect a unique stamp or sticker at every bookstore we visit.
Complete your passport before the end of the day and you’ll be entered into that day’s prize drawing! From Each bookstore visited, you will receive a stamp or sticker from me At each bookstore we attend.
Booking for any Independent Bookstore Crawl will close two weeks before the Date of Crawl, to allow for finalization of Dining reservations as well as other parts of the crawl as these are curated crawls.
🎉 Prize Drawings
At Each Individual Bookstore Crawl
One lucky attendee will win:
📚 $25.00 Independent Bookstore Gift Card (winner’s choice from one of the bookstores visited during that crawl)
PLUS
🎁 A few fun bookish surprises!
The drawing will take place at the conclusion of each crawl before we head home.
🏆 Grand Finale Drawing
February 2027
Everyone who attends all three Independent Bookstore Crawls will automatically be entered into our Houston Independent Bookstore Crawl Series Grand Prize Drawing! Everyone will have have a chance for the Final Drawing whether you attend one, two or three Crawls.
One lucky winner will receive:
📚 $150.00 Independent Bookstore Gift Card (winner’s choice of independent bookstore)
🎁 Deluxe Bookish Swag Bundle
Independent Bookstore Crawl Series!
2026-2027 Independent Bookstore Crawl Series
🏅 Attend More & Save!
Pricing
📚 One Crawl: $85
📚📚Two Crawls:$160.00 (save $10.00)
📚📚📚 All Three Crawls: $225 (Save $30)
If you’re attending just one crawl please reserve at the link listed below the crawl “I.E. Book My South Houston IBC“ if you are wanting to book all three, please book here 👇 if you are wanting to book 2, p
South Houston Independent Bookstore Crawl $85.00
🌊 South Houston Independent Bookstore Crawl
Friendswood • League City • Pearland
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 8:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tentative Itinerary
8:45 a.m. – Welcome & Check-In
- Meet your fellow book lovers
- Receive your Bookstore Crawl Passport
- Pick up your Bookish Swag Bag
- Coffee, snacks & beverages available
9:00 a.m. – Depart
Bookish Ice
🌊 South Houston Independent Bookstore Crawl
Friendswood • League City • Pearland
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 8:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tentative Itinerary
8:45 a.m. – Welcome & Check-In
- Meet your fellow book lovers
- Receive your Bookstore Crawl Passport
- Pick up your Bookish Swag Bag
- Coffee, snacks & beverages available
9:00 a.m. – Depart
Bookish Icebreaker Bingo and trivia on the drive.
9:45 a.m. – Stop #1
📚 The Gilded Page Literary Lounge
Browse, shop, and collect your first passport stamp.
11:00 a.m. – Stop #2
📚 Forgotten Lore Bookshop
Time to explore rare, signed, and collectible books.
12:30 p.m. – Lunch
Enjoy lunch together at one of the area’s favorite local restaurants.
2:00 p.m. – Stop #3
📚 Jem Books
Browse new and used titles while chatting with fellow readers.
3:15 p.m. – Stop #4
📚 Schroeder’s Book Haven
Our final bookstore stop!
4:15 p.m. – Passport Celebration
- Complete your passport
- Door prize drawings
- $25.00 Independent Bookstore Gift Card drawing
- Group photo
5:00 p.m. – Return Home
Katy / Cypress Independent Bookstore Crawl
🍁 Katy & Cypress Independent Bookstore Crawl
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 8:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tentative Itinerary
8:45 a.m. – Welcome & Check-In
Receive your:
- Bookstore Passport
- Swag Bag
- Morning refreshments
9:00 a.m. – Depart
Bookish games and reader introductions.
10:00 a.m. – Stop #1
📚 Mockingbird Books
11:15 a.m. – Stop #2
📚 Katy Budge
🍁 Katy & Cypress Independent Bookstore Crawl
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 8:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tentative Itinerary
8:45 a.m. – Welcome & Check-In
Receive your:
- Bookstore Passport
- Swag Bag
- Morning refreshments
9:00 a.m. – Depart
Bookish games and reader introductions.
10:00 a.m. – Stop #1
📚 Mockingbird Books
11:15 a.m. – Stop #2
📚 Katy Budget Books
Collect another passport stamp!
12:45 p.m. – Lunch
Relax and enjoy lunch at one of Katy’s favorite locally owned restaurants.
2:15 p.m. – Stop #3
📚 Brown Sugar Cafe & Books
Coffee, books, and browsing!
3:30 p.m. – Stop #4
📚 X&O Books
A perfect final stop for romance lovers and anyone looking for their next great read.
4:30 p.m. – Prize Drawings
- Passport completion
- Door prizes
- $25 Independent Bookstore Gift Card Drawing
- Group photo
5:00 p.m. – Return Home
Spring/ The Woodlands/ Tomball IBC
📚 The 3 R’s Bookclub & Events
Spring • The Woodlands • Tomball Independent Bookstore Crawl
📅 Saturday, January 16, 2027
🕘 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
❄️ Cozy Up with a Great Book This Winter!
Kick off the new year with a fun-filled day discovering some of the best independent bookstores in North Houston! We’ll spend the day exploring unique boo
📚 The 3 R’s Bookclub & Events
Spring • The Woodlands • Tomball Independent Bookstore Crawl
📅 Saturday, January 16, 2027
🕘 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
❄️ Cozy Up with a Great Book This Winter!
Kick off the new year with a fun-filled day discovering some of the best independent bookstores in North Houston! We’ll spend the day exploring unique bookstores, enjoying a delicious lunch, playing bookish games, and making new book-loving friends.
Whether you’re searching for your next five-star read or simply love supporting local bookstores, this crawl is the perfect winter getaway!
💲 Registration
$85.00 per person
📚 Your Registration Includes
🚐 Round-trip transportation
🍽️ Lunch at one of The Woodlands area’s favorite local restaurants
🎁 Exclusive Bookish Swag Bag
🥤 Snacks & beverages throughout the day
📖 Official Bookstore Crawl Passport
🎲 Bookish games and trivia
📸 Group photos
🎟️ Entry into our $25.00 Independent Bookstore of Your Choice Gift Card Drawing plus a few fun bookish surprises!
📅 Tentative Itinerary
8:45 a.m.
Welcome & Check-In
Meet your fellow readers!
Receive your:
- Bookstore Crawl Passport
- Exclusive Bookish Swag Bag
Enjoy:
- Coffee
- Juice
- Bottled water
- Breakfast pastries
- Light snacks
9:00 a.m.
Departure
We’ll head toward our first bookstore while enjoying:
📚 Bookish Icebreaker Bingo
📖 “Guess the Book” Trivia
🎶 A fun, book-inspired playlist
9:45 a.m.
📚 Stop #1 – Village Books
The Woodlands
Browse the shelves, meet the staff, and collect your first passport stamp.
Time allotted:
45–60 minutes
11:00 a.m.
📚 Stop #2 – Buy The Book
The Woodlands
Explore another wonderful independent bookstore and discover your next favorite read.
Collect your next passport stamp!
Time allotted:
45–60 minutes
12:30 p.m.
🍽️ Lunch
We’ll enjoy lunch together at one of The Woodlands’ favorite locally owned restaurants.
Possible locations include:
- The Republic Grille
- Back Table Kitchen & Bar
- The Kitchen
(Restaurant will be announced prior to the crawl.)
2:00 p.m.
📚 Stop #3 – The Peddler’s Pack Book Co.
Tomball
Spend time browsing this charming independent bookstore while supporting a wonderful local business.
Collect another passport stamp!
3:15 p.m.
📚 Stop #4 – The Book Attic
Spring
Our final bookstore of the day!
Browse, shop, and complete your Bookstore Crawl Passport.
4:15 p.m.
🎉 Grand Finale!
Before heading home, we’ll gather to celebrate an amazing day together.
Activities
📸 Group Photo
📚 Share your favorite purchase from the day
🎟️ Prize Drawing
One lucky attendee will win:
📖 $25.00 Independent Bookstore Gift Card (winner’s choice of one of the bookstores visited during the crawl)
PLUS
🎁 A few bookish surprises!
5:00 p.m.
Return Home
Sit back, relax, compare book hauls, and start planning which books you’ll read first!
Savannah, GA 2028
Savannah, GA
May 18- 21, 2028, total price $500.00 with 35 percent discount: $375.00 or $100.00 deposit Info below
The 3 R’s Bookclub and Events
Savannah, Georgia Reading Retreat
May 18–21, 2028 (Thursday–Sunday)
A weekend filled with books, friendship, charming Southern streets, delicious food, and unforgettable memories.
Thursday, May 18, 2028 – Welcome
May 18- 21, 2028, total price $500.00 with 35 percent discount: $375.00 or $100.00 deposit Info below
The 3 R’s Bookclub and Events
Savannah, Georgia Reading Retreat
May 18–21, 2028 (Thursday–Sunday)
A weekend filled with books, friendship, charming Southern streets, delicious food, and unforgettable memories.
Thursday, May 18, 2028 – Welcome to Savannah
4:00 p.m. or later
🏡 Check-in at our beautiful Savannah home
- Meet your fellow readers
- Settle into your room
- Enjoy snacks and refreshments
- Receive your welcome gift and bookish swag bag
6:00 p.m.
🥂 Welcome Reception
- Charcuterie boards
- Wine, mocktails & light appetizers
- Icebreaker games
- Introductions
- Weekend overview
7:30 p.m.
📚 Cozy Reading Hour
Grab your favorite drink, find a comfy spot around the house or porch, and enjoy some uninterrupted reading time.
Optional
✨ Evening walk through Historic Savannah to admire the beautiful squares and moss-covered oak trees.
Friday, May 19, 2028 – Bookshops & Savannah Charm
8:30 a.m.
☕ Breakfast at the house
9:30 a.m.
📖 Visit Savannah’s Independent Bookstores
Possible stops:
- The Book Lady Bookstore
- E. Shaver, Bookseller
- The Stacks Bookstore
Enjoy browsing, shopping, and adding to your TBR.
12:30 p.m.
🍽 Lunch
Choose between:
- A local café
- Picnic in Forsyth Park
- Return to the house
2:30 p.m.
📚 Free Time
Choose your adventure:
- Read at the Airbnb
- Relax by the pool (if available)
- Coffee shop reading session
- Shopping along Broughton Street
5:30 p.m.
Dinner at the house
7:00 p.m.
🎲 Bookish Game Night
- Literary trivia
- Name That Book
- Door prizes
- Fun surprises
Saturday, May 20, 2028 – Author Day & Savannah Adventures
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
10:00 a.m.
🎙 Featured Author Zoom Visit
Meet our spotlight author (to be announced).
Enjoy:
- Author interview
- Behind-the-scenes discussion
- Reader Q&A
- Signed book opportunities (if available)
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
2:00 p.m.
Choose one optional excursion:
👻 Historic/Ghost Tour
or
🏛 Historic Trolley Tour
or
🛍 Shopping around River Street and City Market
5:30 p.m.
Dinner together
7:30 p.m.
💕 Favorite Things Exchange or Blind Date with a Book
Bring a wrapped favorite book or small bookish gift to exchange with another guest.
Followed by:
📚 Quiet Reading Time
Sunday, May 21, 2028 – Farewell Savannah
8:30 a.m.
Pack and check out
9:30 a.m.
🥞 Farewell Brunch
Possible brunch favorites:
- The Collins Quarter
- Treylor Park Double Wide Diner
- The Ordinary Pub
Celebrate one last meal together.
11:30 a.m.
Group Photos
- Final memories
- Book recommendations
- Announce upcoming retreats
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Airport transportation begins and guests depart.
Weekend Includes
✔️ 3 nights luxury accommodations
✔️ Welcome party
✔️ Breakfasts at the house
✔️ Farewell brunch
✔️ Snacks & beverages at the house
✔️ Bookish welcome gifts
✔️ Featured author Zoom
✔️ Transportation throughout the weekend (including airport transportation if needed)
✔️ Games & prizes
✔️ Plenty of dedicated reading time
✔️ Wonderful friendships and lifelong memories
Optional Activities (Additional Cost)
- Historic Ghost Tour
- Old Town Trolley Tour
- Horse-drawn carriage ride
- Bonaventure Cemetery tour
- Riverboat cruise
- Shopping
- Additional coffee stops
- Personal bookstore purchases
To Book Fredericksburg please book ☝️
Fredricksburg Bookish Retreat
Fredericksburg Bookish Retreat
February 25–28, 2027
Escape to the beautiful Texas Hill Country for a cozy, all-inclusive weekend of books, friendship, and relaxation! Whether you prefer exploring Fredericksburg’s charming Main Street, browsing a local independent bookstore, enjoying an optional wine tasting, or simply curling up with a grea
Fredericksburg Bookish Retreat
February 25–28, 2027
Escape to the beautiful Texas Hill Country for a cozy, all-inclusive weekend of books, friendship, and relaxation! Whether you prefer exploring Fredericksburg’s charming Main Street, browsing a local independent bookstore, enjoying an optional wine tasting, or simply curling up with a great book at our beautiful Airbnb, this retreat is designed with every reader in mind.
Your All-Inclusive Retreat Includes:
- 3 nights / 4 days in a beautiful Fredericksburg Airbnb
- Daily breakfast
- Two dinners at the retreat home
- One group brunch
- Snacks and beverages at the Airbnb
- Welcome Party
- Book of the Weekend
- Bookish swag bag
- Author Zoom Q&A
- Games, prizes, and crafts
- Visit to a local independent bookstore
- Transportation throughout the weekend (once guests arrive)
All activities are optional, so you can create the perfect weekend at your own pace.
Optional Add-On
🍷 Hill Country Wine Tasting Excursion
Visit some of Fredericksburg’s most popular wineries. Transportation will be provided, with tasting fees paid individually by guests.
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from Fredericksburg
- Meals outside the retreat home (other than the included brunch)
- Wine tastings and optional excursions
- Shopping and personal purchases
- Alcohol purchased outside the retreat home
- Travel insurance and gratuities
- Founders Birthday promo:$375.00 Regular Price: $500
Deposit: $100.00
A detailed itinerary, payment plan, and accommodation information will be shared closer to registration.
Lake Charles Reading Retreat
Lake Charles Reading Retreat
Lake Charles, Louisiana Bookish Retreat
December 4-6, 2026 (or can be moved) A little Pre Christmas retreat!
Escape for a relaxing weekend with fellow book lovers in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana! Our all-inclusive Bookish Retreat is the perfect mix of cozy reading time, great conversation, bookstore adventures, delicious home-cooked m
Lake Charles, Louisiana Bookish Retreat
December 4-6, 2026 (or can be moved) A little Pre Christmas retreat!
Escape for a relaxing weekend with fellow book lovers in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana! Our all-inclusive Bookish Retreat is the perfect mix of cozy reading time, great conversation, bookstore adventures, delicious home-cooked meals, and plenty of opportunities to unwind.
Your weekend includes two nights in a beautiful vacation home, the Book of the Weekend, exclusive bookish swag, a welcome party, meals at the house, transportation throughout the weekend once you arrive, bookstore visits, games, crafts, and free time to simply relax and read. For those looking for a little extra excitement, an evening visit to one of Lake Charles’ beautiful casino resorts will be offered as an optional activity.
Founders Birthday week sale: $270.00
Limited to just 10 guests.
A $100 deposit reserves your spot, and flexible payment plans are available.
Detailed itinerary coming soon! 📚✨
Support The 3 Rs Book Club and Events
Please reach out with any questions you may have and may 2025 be your best year yet!
Sincerely,
Rachel
(leader and founder)