Join Lee alum and co-founder of Lee’s Center for Responsible Citizenship, Audrey Haley, to dig into the text of The Oresteia over three seminars on November 3rd, 10th, and 17th at Inklings. Registration is required and includes all three seminars, books, refreshments, event space, and coordination. Spots are limited - no background in ancient Greek texts is required. “These seminars are not about learning from an academic”, but are “for focused conversation on the text” by members of the community. Scan the QR code or email Audrey at audreychaley@gmail.com for more information.

Come sit by the fireplace, enjoy some spiced apple cider, and hear some of the works of Edgar Allan Poe read aloud by Michael Kaiser De Backer for our Spooky Story Hour on October 29th at 6:30pm. This is a free event and open to all ages. Inklings will remain open to the public during story hour.

Join us on October 22nd at 6pm for a Harry Potter trivia night. We can have up to four teams of 2-4 people. Prepay $5 per team by October 21st to reserve a spot. Have your team name ready by the time you reserve. If you can’t make it into Inklings to reserve, give us a call, email us, or message us through social media to receive an invoice for your reservation. Tea, coffee, books, and spiced apple cider will be available for purchase, and the bookstore will remain open to the public throughout the event. See you there!

Reserve your seat for a tabletop role-playing adventure on Saturday, October 3rd. Two chances to play: Session 1 will be at 1pm, and Session 2 will be at 3pm. $10 plus tax prepay to reserve your seat. Choose your character name and backstory; dice and character sheets will be provided. All experience levels welcome. Tickets include a beverage and a seat to play. Limited to four seats in each session. Reserve by October 2nd by coming in, calling, messaging, or emailing.

Join us the first Friday of each month to read Shakespeare aloud with other members of the community. This is a free event, but limited to 8 seats. Sign up ahead of time each month by messaging us on social media, calling us at (423) 464-5013, or emailing us at inklingsbookstoretn@gmail.com. We may have copies of the play in stock for the readings, but bring your own copy if you have one just in case. The play for October 2nd is “Much Ado About Nothing.” The bookstore will remain open to the public during these events.

Join us and other downtown businesses to remember the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. Receive a 9.25% storewide discount at Inklings for Dolly Parton Day on 9/25. Other events will be happening in the First Street Square and surrounding downtown businesses.

You are invited to celebrate the birthdays of beloved characters, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, as well as Inklings Bookstore’s 1st birthday! We started as a pop-up bookstore before opening a physical location, and September 22nd marks one full year in our brick-and-mortar. We could not be here without the encouraging community of Cleveland. Enjoy 10% off all day, as well as shire-themed decorations, a raffle, and complimentary sourdough treats. Thanks for making this year possible! Here’s to many more.

Join us the first Friday of each month to read Shakespeare aloud with other members of the community. This is a free event, but limited to 8 seats. Sign up ahead of time each month by messaging us on social media, calling us at (423) 464-5013, or emailing us at inklingsbookstoretn@gmail.com. We may have copies of the play in stock for the readings, but bring your own copy if you have one just in case. The play for September 4th is “Coriolanus.” The bookstore will remain open to the public during these events.

Join us the first Friday of each month to read Shakespeare aloud with other members of the community. This is a free event, but limited to 8 seats. Sign up ahead of time each month by messaging us on social media, calling us at (423) 464-5013, or emailing us at inklingsbookstoretn@gmail.com. We may have copies of the play in stock for the readings, but bring your own copy if you have one just in case. The play for August 7th is “The Merchant of Venice.” The bookstore will remain open to the public during these events.

Join us the first Friday of each month to read Shakespeare aloud with other members of the community. This is a free event, but limited to 8 seats. Sign up ahead of time each month by messaging us on social media, calling us at (423) 464-5013, or emailing us at inklingsbookstoretn@gmail.com. We may have copies of the play in stock for the readings, but bring your own copy if you have one just in case. The play for July 3rd is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The bookstore will remain open to the public during these events.

Join us on the first Friday of each month to read Shakespeare aloud with other members of the community. This is a free event, but limited to 8 seats. Sign up ahead of time each month by messaging us on social media, calling us at (423) 464-5013, or emailing us at inklingsbookstoretn@gmail.com. We may have copies of the play in stock for the readings, but bring your own copy if you have one, just in case. The play for June 5th is "Romeo and Juliet." The bookstore will remain open to the public during these events.

Dr. John Wykoff of Lee University will be giving a talk on music and community, followed by an opportunity for Q&A. His talk will focus on “music as an activity, especially among friends and neighbors, in contrast to music as a commodity.” This is a free, all-ages event. Limited seating, standing room available. Books, tea, coffee, and macarons will be for sale during the event.

Reserve your seat for a tabletop role-playing adventure on Saturday, May 30th. Two chances to play: Session 1 will be at 1pm, and Session 2 will be at 3pm. $16 plus tax prepay to reserve your seat. Choose your character name and backstory; dice and character sheets will be provided. All experience levels welcome. Tickets include a beverage, macarons, and a seat to play. Limited to four seats in each session. Reserve by May 29th.

As part of our continuing Conversation Series at Inklings, artist and Lee professor Jordan Holt will be giving a talk on art, fable, and faith at 6 PM on May 14th. This is a free event and open to all ages. Limited seating, standing room available - first come, first served. The bookstore will remain open to the public throughout the event.

We have all kinds of mothers in our lives, and they are certainly worth celebrating. Join us on Saturday, May 9th, between 9 AM and 5 PM to celebrate them. Get macarons and a pot of tea for $8.95 per person, while supplies last. Let us know by May 8th if you plan on partaking in our Mother’s Day Special so we can try to have enough. See you there!

Join us on the first Friday of each month to read Shakespeare aloud with other members of the community. This is a free event, but limited to 8 seats. Sign up ahead of time each month by messaging us on social media, calling us at (423) 464-5013, or emailing us at inklingsbookstoretn@gmail.com. We may have copies of the play in stock for the readings, but bring your own copy if you have one, just in case. The play for May 1st is Henry V. The bookstore will remain open to the public during these events.

Professor Chad Schrock of Lee University will be giving a talk on imagination and truth-telling, followed by an opportunity for Q&A. This is a free, all-ages event. Limited seating, standing room available. Books, tea, coffee, and macarons will be for sale during the event.

Join us on April 16th at 6pm for a Harry Potter trivia night. We can have up to four teams of 2-4 people. $5 prepay per team by April 15th to reserve a spot. Have your team name ready by the time you reserve. If you can’t make it into Inklings to reserve, give us a call, email us, or message us through social media to receive an invoice for your reservation. Tea, coffee, books, and treats will be available for purchase, and the bookstore will remain open to the public throughout the event. See you there!

Beginning April 3rd, join us the first Friday of each month to read Shakespeare aloud with other members of the community. This is a free event, but limited to 8 seats. Sign up ahead of time each month by messaging us on social media, calling us at (423) 464-5013, or emailing us at inklingsbookstoretn@gmail.com. We may have copies of the play in stock for the readings, but bring your own copy if you have one just in case. The play for April 3rd will be “The Tempest.” The bookstore will remain open to the public during these events.

Reserve your seat for a tabletop roleplaying adventure. $16 plus tax prepay to reserve your seat. Choose your character name and backstory; dice and character sheets will be provided. All experience levels welcome. Tickets include a beverage, macarons, and a seat to play. Limited to four seats. Reserve by March 20, 2026.

Our first ever trivia night will be March 12th at 6pm, featuring Lord of the Rings trivia. Up to four teams of 3-4 people. $5 prepay per team to reserve a spot. Have your team name ready by the time you reserve. Tea, coffee, books, and treats will be available for purchase throughout the event. See you there!

Professor Tom Pope of Lee University will be giving a talk on community, followed by an opportunity for Q&A: “Healthy communities need to leverage embodiment — shared meals, connection to each other and the earth, limited abstraction.” This is an all ages event. Limited seating, standing room available. Books, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and macarons will be for sale during the event.

Joyce Fox, a local author, has written two historical fiction novels: Slave to Grace and Grace Upon Grace. She will be signing copies of her books available for purchase. Joyce will share her background as a writer, as well as read an excerpt from her books. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and macarons will be available for purchase.

Meet up with a loved one and join us for our Valentine’s Day special: macarons and two pots of tea for $12.75. This will be an all-day event. Give us an idea by February 10th if you’re planning on coming, so we can make sure to have enough macarons in stock - a comment, message, or email is just fine!

Bring a friend or two for our Galentine’s Day special: macarons and a pot of tea for $8.95 per person. This will be an all-day event. Give us an idea by February 10th if you’re planning on coming, so we can make sure to have enough macarons in stock - a comment, message, or email is just fine!

Local author, Joel Rogers, will be signing copies of his book available for purchase, With You. Joel is an integral part of the Cleveland community, working with youth, the Salvation Army, Inman Coffee, and hosting countless events and concerts. Joel will share some stories, answer questions, and read an excerpt from his book. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and macarons will be available for purchase.

Local author, Scott Morehead, will be signing copies of his book available for purchase, The Master of Robeson County. Scott, a graduate of Lee University, has written a literary fiction book based on both real and fictional characters and events. Scott will share his background as a writer, as well as read an excerpt from his book. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and macarons will be available for purchase, and other complimentary refreshments will be provided.

Join us for a reading of some wintery tales from Hans Christian Andersen. Read by Michael Kaiser De Backer. All ages welcome!

Meet and Greet Starting at 3:30pm