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Upcoming Events

Wed, Jul 08
Art of Tea Tasting
Staunton Books & Tea
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Jul 08, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Staunton Books & Tea, 34 E Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401, USA
Experience a curated tasting of 6 teas with our tea sommelier, Curran, whose decades of expertise will guide you through every nuance, plus enjoy a complimentary tea sample and chocolate.
Wed, Aug 12
International Book Club: Endling by Maria Reva
Staunton Books & Tea
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Aug 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Staunton Books & Tea, 34 E Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401, USA
Join us at Staunton Books & Tea for our International Book Club, where we read beyond our own borders and gather to talk it through together. This time we're traveling to Ukraine, 2022.
Thu, Sep 17
Poetry Speakeasy
Staunton Books & Tea
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Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Staunton Books & Tea, 34 E Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401, USA

Recent Blog Posts

What Was Work For? May Day, AI, and the Future Nobody Promised Us

Guest blog: What 54 Indie Bookshops Taught Me About Running a Great Bookshop

Women Writing the World – And Why That World Might Look Different

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Join us tonight for the Staunton Reading Society discussion. No preparation, just bring any of your favorite book and share with us what do you love about it. Event link is in bio. #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #lovestaunton #downtownstaunton #augustacounty

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Something new in our shelves. As usual, one copy each. #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #lovestaunton #downtownstaunton #augustacountyva

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We blended chamomile, oatstraw, lemon balm, lavender, rose petals, and vanilla into something truly special — say hello to Serenity Garden. 🌿 This is a a floral and lightly citrusy herbal blend, softly creamy, deeply calming, and naturally nourishing for both mind and body. 🌸 #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #lovestaunton #downtownstaunton

Something new in our shelves. #staunton #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #lovestaunton #downtownstaunton

Due to popular demand, our Book Swap runs through Sunday. #staunton #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #downtownstaunton #lovestaunton

What do you actually think about AI — not the hype, not the panic, but the honest, complicated middle? Come say it out loud. We’re hosting a small salon-style evening to talk about AI, work, human meaning, and what we want to protect. Wednesday, May 27 · 6:30 PM · 34 E Beverley St, Staunton Pay what you will. Seats are limited to 20. ☕

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There’s something magical about a book finding its next reader. ✨

This Saturday, May 23, we’re setting up a free book swap table right outside our shop (inside if rain). All day long, from 10am to 8pm. Bring a book or two from your shelves, leave them for someone else, and take home something that’s been waiting for you.

No catch. No cost. Just good books, good people, and a reason to linger on Beverley Street a little longer.

Come browse. Come stay. We’ll have the tea ready. ☕📖

📍 Staunton Books & Tea · 34 E Beverley St

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Calling all readers writers!

We got new supplies for all your journaling and creative writing needs!

Swing by this weekend and stock up ✍️

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New books are arriving constantly — here are a few recent additions. #stauntonva #downtownstaunton #stauntonvirginia #visitstaunton #stauntondowntown

At the end of April we hosted a wonderful event at our space organized by @shenandoahgreen we’ve met with Ryan and Trevor, authors of the Mulberries in the Rain and had an inspiring conversation about nature, permaculture, and community. Stop by at our shop, we had a bunch of signed copies here. And check their classes schedule, it is worth to know the best ways to organize your garden. @vegetablehustler

Next Wednesday, join us for the tea tasting. We picked six black, green, and oolong that are not in our regular menu. #stauntonva #downtownstaunton #lovestaunton #visitstaunton #stauntonvirginia

You might spot Chelsea unpacking new books every week 📚 Some of them disappear before they even make it to the shelves.

Here are a few titles we might still have… or maybe not 😉 Most of our books come in single copies, and we restock often—so if something catches your eye, don’t wait too long!

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Last weekend, a @librofm Golden Ticket found its winner! 🎉 Huge thanks to Brigid for the support—and for putting in the work to hunt down that prize across our shelves! #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #downtownstaunton #librofm #stauntonbooksandtea

Search for the golden ticket at Staunton Books & Tea tomorrow! #goldenticket #goldenticketgiveaway #librofm #stauntonva #downtownstaunton

Passports are rolling in!!!

You have until Saturday - National Indie Bookstore Day - to participate in the 1st Shenandoah Valley Indie Bookshop Crawl 🎉

Whether you stop at one or all 9 participating bookshops, grab a passport and support your local bookshops!

You can enter to win a prize at your favorite shop and - if you visit at least 7 - you will be entered into a drawing for our grand prize: $25 store credit from all participating shops ($225 total value)!

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Join us tomorrow night as @evanfriss & @socialventurer talk about what happens behind the shelves of your favorite local independent bookstores!

Evan will share insights from his New York Times bestseller "The Bookshop. The History of the American Bookstore" - and you can get your signed copy right there! We have both the hardcover and paperback!

Anika will talk about visiting 54 Indie bookshops in 4 countries over 12 months - and what it has taught her about the magic of independent bookshops.

Doors open at 6.30! Tickets are $15.

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Did you know we have a secret drawer?

The next time you stop by, leave a note in our guest book or peruse the New York Review of Books while your tea is brewing 🍵

Don't be shy.

Open the little desk drawer, leave us a note in our guest book and put it back when you're done ✍️

We can't wait to read your entries!

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Save the date 📅

The inaugural Shenandoah Valley Bookshop Crawl starts next week!

For two weeks, shop your bookloving hearts out and enter to win prizes from participating independent bookstores, and enter for a chance to win our grand prize!

Tour the Shenandoah Valley from Buena Vista all the way up to Winchester (with stops in Waynesboro, Crozet, Staunton, Harrisonburg & Woodstock)!

Find all information at Valleybookshops.com 👉 we'll be adding more information and details over the next week (please bear with us).

Clear your schedule and come shop books!

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Listen up book lovers!

We are launching the Staunton Reading Society next week!

Instead of everyone reading the same book, every participant brings a book they've already read and loved, and won't shut up about😃

Who is a woman who made history - an author, a heroine, a memoirist - that you want other readers to know about?

Join us Wednesday, March 18, at 6.30 pm!

📸 @kate_simon_photo /Virginia Humanities

Happy Valley Women's Weekend ✨

We are excited to reveal our inaugural Book Exhibition titled "Women Writing the World" in time for International Women's Day and Valley Women's Weekend!

What happens when women write the world on their own terms?

Come and find out! All titles are for sale and while you're here, grab some tea and fresh pastries from our friends at @prahacrozet and stick up on carts by local artist @littlemisspinkerbell!

We're open for your reading needs all weekend 📚

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Not your typical book club.

In March, we are launching the Staunton Reading Society.

For our first quarterly gathering, every reader brings one book they've already read and loved about a woman who shaped history.

No homework. Just discovery.

Join us at Staunton Books & Tea and leave with a long list of books you didn't know you needed.

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Meet Chelsea!

If you're looking for some darker reading, Chelsea has you covered!

As our resident horror and folklore reader, she will put the right book in your hands.

When she's not chatting with customers about what to read next, she is managing inventory and serving you @prahacrozet pastries!

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Experiences

Our range of products will provide you with a cozy reading, tasting, or gifting experience.

Reading

Our small space allows us to highlight what is truly important: a community-curated book selection focusing on nonfiction genres and thought-provoking fiction. Generally, we do not carry children’s or young adult books, ensuring our selection remains dedicated to mature readers.

Tasting

Treat yourself to the ultimate tea and desserts experience. We offer a wide variety of premium loose-leaf teas, each carefully selected for its unique flavor profile, and delicious international desserts to ensure you have an unforgettable cultural experience.

Gifting

In addition to our wide selection of books, teas, and sweets, we offer a variety of gifts for every taste. Whether you are looking for a card, puzzle, candle, or literary gift, we have something unique that will delight everyone on your list. Come in and explore our collection of fun and unique gifts today!

A Haven to Explore and Savor

Upcoming Events

Recent Blog Posts

What Was Work For? May Day, AI, and the Future Nobody Promised Us

Guest blog: What 54 Indie Bookshops Taught Me About Running a Great Bookshop

Women Writing the World – And Why That World Might Look Different

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A Haven to Explore and Savor

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Recent Blog Posts

What Was Work For? May Day, AI, and the Future Nobody Promised Us

Guest blog: What 54 Indie Bookshops Taught Me About Running a Great Bookshop

Women Writing the World – And Why That World Might Look Different

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Experiences

Reading

Tasting

Gifting

Books Request Form

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