The PERFECT BOOK CLUB vENUE
While reservations are not required to enjoy The Book Lounge, we offer options for book clubs and other small groups to claim a cozy space to meet. Designed to accommodate groups of various sizes, our flexible packages come complete with 1 glass of wine or non alcoholic beverage and a snack. We also offer charcuterie boards and wine pairings curated to your book, on request, to make your gathering extra special.
If you have a group larger than 8 please contact us and we will be happy to accommodate for your special occasion!
Maria Fox: Author Signing!
Join us at The Book Lounge on Saturday, August 22nd from 12–3 PM for a special signing event with Maria Fox—a fantasy and science fiction writer and author of Handsome and Hideous.
This event is free to attend, and her books will be available for purchase on-site. Stop by to meet the author, get your copy signed, and celebrate the work of a phenomenal independent author!
Event Details
- Date: August 22nd, 2026
- Location: The Book Lounge, 631 Central Avenue
- Time: 12pm to 3pm
- Tickets: Free to attend; no reservation required.
About the Book
Handsome and Hideous
A powerful sorceress banished at birth…
Despite the pain and shame of her curse, Hideous channels her magic to carve out a sanctuary in her exile. As the years pass, she defends her small realm from the evil ravaging the lands beyond her borders.
An enchanting prince who knows nothing of magic…
When his mother the queen falls deathly ill, Prince Radvyed accepts a desperate quest to save her. He must reap a mysterious flower that grows in the garden of a hideous girl—a bespelled sorceress of unknown power and intent.
A curse that has deeper roots than they knew…
Radvyed and Hideous must work together to vanquish the decades-old scourge that has long tormented her and now menaces his kingdom. But an unexpected threat arises from the past, and it will take all their courage, knowledge, and magic to defeat an enemy obsessed with revenge.
About the Author
Maria Fox is a former academic and literature professor. When she was little, her dream was to learn all the languages in the world so that she would never be a stranger no matter where she went. If she is not writing stories, Maria may be found crocheting, crossword-puzzling, watching Carolina basketball, or repelling persistent Florida wildlife from her house.
Come celebrate a fanciful author, meet Maria Fox, and get your books signed!
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The fine print
Any modifications or cancellations are required within 48 hours of your reservation. Any refunds will be issued in the form of a gift card.
Book Club reservation time slots are for 1 1/2 hours. We kindly request you respect this time limitation so other guests may enjoy the space.
Please note that, unfortunately, our food and alcohol licenses do not permit non-service animals on premises. We ask that you share this information with all of your guests.