Hub City Bookshop

10/29/2026

November is almost here! 🍂 Looking for a community of book lovers to join? Check out our upcoming book clubs. 📚✨

10/28/2026

On January 11th at 10 PM, join fellow ACOTAR fans here at Hub City Bookshop for the release of A Court of Forgotten Melody, Sarah J. Maas' second book in the Valkyrie Cycle. Your ticket includes entrance to the event and a copy of A Court of Forgotten Melody. Copies of the book will be handed out at midnight.

As we wait for the clock to strike twelve, we'll have games, trivia, and plenty of snacks.

A Deck of Woulds or Rathers - This fun game deck presents 100 "woulds or rather" scenarios from ACOTAR books 1-5.
Trivia - answer a host of questions all about the Maasverse. But be warned if you haven't read the books—spoilers ahead!
Predictions Tracker - What will happen in A Court of Forgotten Melody?
A Feast Fit for Fae - a feast of ACOTAR themed snacks and drinks
* A $43 Ticket is required for entry. A copy of A Court of Forgotten Melody is included in your ticket. Please note that Sarah J. Maas will not be in attendance.

To purchase tickets, use the QR code or head to hubcity.org/events

10/26/2026

Get the kids excited and welcome the holiday season with Letters to Santa! Bring your child and sit in for a picture book reading followed by a craft session. Practice those writing skills as we write letters to Santa. Paper and writing utensils will be provided.

10/24/2026

Pumpkin decorating time! What a festive morning. 🎃

10/23/2026

Join us for an evening with Jim Haughey, who will be in conversation with Ron Rash—who calls THE BROKEN SEASON a magnificent debut—discussing Jim's debut novel. After their talk and an author Q&A, Jim will be signing copies of THE BROKEN SEASON.

This is a free event. To RSVP, head to our eventbrite. hubcity.org/events

ABOUT THE BOOK

On the eve of the Civil War, deep in the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains, hundreds of Irish immigrant laborers risk their lives to carve a tunnel through solid granite. In the remote Appalachian camp where they live, death comes easily—through blasting accidents, rockslides, disease, drink, and violence.

But when a young laborer is condemned for murder, a weary priest arrives to hear the man’s final confession and deliver last rites. Instead, he uncovers a secret far darker than the crime itself—one capable of shattering the fragile world around them.

In The Broken Season, author Jim Haughey blends rich historical detail with gripping suspense, bringing to life the forgotten struggles of Irish immigrants in 19th-century Appalachia. Atmospheric, haunting, and deeply human, the novel explores faith, guilt, survival, and the hidden costs of progress in a nation on the brink of war.

Perfect for readers of historical mysteries, Southern Gothic fiction, and immersive Civil War-era storytelling, The Broken Season is a powerful debut novel from a longtime literary scholar making the leap into fiction.

10/21/2026

Join us for an afternoon with , who will be in conversation with Hub City Press author . After their discussion of Silas's new novel The Tulip Poplars and an audience Q&A, Silas will be signing copies of his books.

This is a free event in partnership with , with additional support from Converse University's MFA program. The event will be held at the Headquarters Library in the Barrett Room. ASL interpreters will be available.

We'd love to know you're coming! RSVP hubcity.org/events

10/20/2026

A family death and a missing Picasso send a mother and son on an unexpected spring break that threatens to permanently damage their relationship ― if they survive the trip! Join us for an evening with for an author talk and book signing for his new graphic novel THE MESS.

This is a free event, but we'd love to know you're coming! RSVP via our Eventbrite hubcity.org/events

10/20/2026

See you this Saturday! Can't wait. 😸

Join us for an afternoon with Silas House, who will be in conversation with Hub City Press author Halle Hill. Silas and Halle will discuss Silas's new novel, "The Tulip Poplars," a gorgeous and moving novel spanning most of the 20th century, centering on four people trying to find happiness in a world that demands conventional choices.

📍Headquarters Library
📅Saturday, October 24 | 3pm
✅Registration is required.

This event is in partnership with Hub City Bookshop

Visit the link the below for more information and to register for this event. https://www.spartanburglibraries.org/Events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D206686465

10/19/2026

Join us for a an evening with local author in conversation with . They'll be discussing Scott's new book Beneath the Fallen Sky. After their conversation and an author Q&A, Scott will be signing copies of his books.

This is a free event, but we'd love to know you're coming! RSVP via our Eventbrite hubcity.org/events

ABOUT THE BOOK

May 1910. As Halley’ s Comet hurtles toward Earth, panic grips the mountains of northeast Alabama. Experts predict the end of all life, and in Fort Payne, four townsfolk face their final days.Charlie McCracken continues his mail route up Sand Mountain, caring for an elderly Cherokee woman who escaped the Trail of Tears. His aunt Zona baptizes terrified townsfolk for a quarter each, preaching her improvised scripture. Sheriff Tyus Wetley struggles to hold his anxious town— and his marriage— together, while brothel madam Elva Shugart seeks redemption as the heavens prepare to fall.Over four harrowing days, their paths collide in unexpected and sometimes violent ways. Beneath a Fallen Sky is a sweeping, unforgettable portrait of fear, faith, and the resilience of hope when the world seems poised to end.

10/17/2026

Come on out to see Yvonne Sundberg () and learn more about her new book, Precious One, You Were Worth the Wait. She'll be at the bookshop on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 11AM - 1PM.

About the Book
Precious One, You Were Worth the Wait is a heart-warming and uplifting story about a couple’s journey to parenthood after years of trying to have a baby. With a gentle and compassionate tone, this beautifully illustrated book follows a parents’ emotional ups and downs, from the longing to hold their baby in their arms to the overwhelming joy of finally meeting their Precious one.

About the Author
Yvonne Sundberg is an award winning Nigerian-American author and also a US Army Veteran. Her love for writing began with a surprising twist. As a little girl, she asked her dad to buy her a book and instead of buying one for her, he decided to write a book about her as a kid. That decision inspired her creativity and love for writing. She went on to write her first book, “Twin Sisters” at just 10 years old in Nigeria.

With her background in English Literature and a wealth of personal experiences as an immigrant and military veteran, she draws from her faith and diverse experiences to create relatable characters and thought-provoking themes.

As a mother, Yvonne is committed to continuing the tradition of writing for children by crafting inspiring stories that celebrates joy, hope, faith, resilience, and love.