In-person Arts & Culture

Bound By Books Bookcrawl ROUND 2

Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026
10:00am to 4:00pm

Tickets are under $100
Ages 18+
More Information Register/Tickets
Organized by: Novel Night Events
Aug.
15


Like a pubcrawl but for Edmontons indie bookstores....again!

Bus capacity is limited and tickets are expected to sell out (and quick).

Secure your seat early.

Let’s get Bound By Books again!


Readers.
Romance lovers.
Indie bookstore champions.
Book besties.
Anyone who believes bookstores are sacred ground.


🎟 Seats Are Limited

  • Transportation is included.
  • Food and beverages are not included in ticket price.
  • Attendees are welcome to purchase food/coffee at stops.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
  • This event is 18+

📖 Who Is This For?

  • A curated indie bookstore tour
  • Meet fellow readers + romance lovers
  • Exclusive crawl-only store perks
  • Photo moments
  • Author interaction
  • Community vibes
  • A cozy café wrap-up to close the day

This is a day designed for readers who love supporting local, discovering hidden shelves, and turning bookstores into an adventure.


🎟 Ticket Options


🖤 General Admission – $55

Includes:

  • Private party bus transportation
  • 6 curated bookstore stops
  • Official Bookcrawl Passport
  • Access to exclusive in-store perks/discounts
  • Entry into end-of-day raffles
  • Final wrap-up celebration at Paper Birch Books


🖤 VIP Experience – $75

(Only 10 avaliable)

Includes everything in General Admission PLUS:

  • Priority boarding
  • Exclusive VIP tote
  • Signed bookmark bundle from both hosts
  • Bonus raffle entry
  • Special VIP surprise

Limited to maintain an intimate experience.


✨ What to Expect


An Indie Bookstore Party Bus Experience in Edmonton

Spend the day celebrating independent bookstores, local authors, and the magic of bookish community.

Join us for a curated 6-hour bookcrawl through some of Edmonton’s beloved indie bookshops, traveling together by private party bus. Our beginning and end stops are TBA but we promise they come with exclusive perks, bookstore collaborations, raffles, and special moments along the way.

This is not just a shopping trip.
It’s a mobile literary adventure.


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