Do you love curling up with a good book and immersing yourself in an amazing story? Then join our REALTORS® as we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day! We invite you to share in our love of reading on April 27th by discovering your new favorite book at one of the fantastic independent bookstores located around Beavercreek, Kettering, and Dayton. Whether you're looking for a page-turning thriller or a heartwarming tale, there is a world of wonder waiting for you on the shelves of these cherished independent bookstores.

1. Books & Co. – 4453 Walnut St., Beavercreek, OH 45440
   There is no such thing as "too many books," which is why Books & Co. has taken the opportunity to expand its offering of novels and gifts. Stop by on Independent Bookstore Day and check out their reorganized store. Want to share your love of reading with the whole family? Every Saturday, Books & Co. hosts a storytime for kids that features books, songs, and crafts. Independent Bookstore Day is the perfect time to instill a passion for reading in your young one, while supporting your local community full of wonderful Beavercreek homes for sale.
   
   
2. Once Upon A Thyme Bookshop – 1275 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, OH 45432
   Are you hungry for a new book to add to your collection? Fill your shelf and your stomach with a stop at Once Upon A Thyme Bookshop, the only locally owned cookbook store in the Miami Valley area. This unique shop has a selection of new and vintage cookbooks that will deliver delicious meals from the page to your placemat. They also host a cornucopia of classes for all ages and even have a great stock of kitchen and cookware to help you whip up any recipe.
    
3. Half Price Books – 3310 Pentagon Blvd., Beavercreek, OH 45431
   Great books at even better prices—how could you resist? The reduced prices at Half Price Books present you with the perfect opportunity to peruse their selection and pick out an intriguing new title. Go ahead, judge a book by its cover and take it home with you. Grab two or three—there's only one day of the year to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day after all.
    
4. Murphy's Used Books – 2852 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429
   If you've been browsing Kettering homes for sale, then there's no doubt that you've passed by Murphy's Used Books and Media. This sprawling space of books will easily fill your Saturday afternoon. Bookworms of all ages will enjoy thumbing through their books, CDs, video games, vinyl, audiobooks, movies and more! They'll even buy back the books and media you're finished with and give you store credit that never expires. Trust us, you'll love Murphy's so much, you'll be coming back long after Independent Bookstore Day has passed.
    
5. Rhyme & Reason Books Co. – 48 Missouri Ave., Dayton, OH 45410
   Support local businesses, fund child literacy initiatives, and finally find the treasured vintage book you've been searching for—you can do all three with a single purchase at Rhyme & Reason Books Co. This online shop truly reflects the heart of the Dayton community, donating a portion of all of their sales to preserving and increasing the love of reading among young ones. Heat up a pot of coffee or tea, settle into your favorite seat and browse the shop's stunning selection of books, home décor, crafts and library ephemera. This is a great way for those with busy weekend schedules to support International Bookstore Day from the comfort of their own homes.

Contact Wright-Patt Realty today for home buying and selling advice from our team of book-loving REALTORS®.