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upcoming RETREATS
A weekend at the Townhouse with the Sidra on the air!
A Retreat of Reading and Revelry
Fantasy fans have waited SOOOO LONG for Book 6 (IYKYK) from a certain series- but we’ve been blessed by the cauldron because Book 7 is right on its heels in January. So we needed a weekend to celebrate- because who knows when we’ll get our next installment!
Our next reading retreat weekend: A RETREAT OF READING AND REVELRY is a fantasy-inspired escape designed for those who feel most at home wandering enchanted forests, lingering in candlelit libraries, and losing themselves in stories filled with powerful courts, fierce heroines, impossible bargains, and unforgettable found families.
This special weekend celebrates the release of a highly anticipated fantasy novel while inviting you to fully immerse yourself in the magic of reading.
Expect cozy reading hours, themed gatherings, whimsical food and drink, and playful nods to beloved fantasy tropes that fans will recognize instantly.
Throughout the retreat you’ll discover quiet places to devour your newest read, lively discussions with fellow fantasy lovers, and immersive moments that feel pulled straight from the pages of your favorite book.
What to Expect:
Starfall Celebration Night
A night worthy of the stars. Join us for an enchanting evening filled with fantasy, themed drinks, delicious bites, and unforgettable moments with fellow fans.
Silent Reading Parties
Cozy up with your new book alongside fellow readers in candlelit comfort. Think blankets, warm drinks, and that magical quiet where everyone is lost in their own story.
Courts & Characters Conversations
Gather with fellow fantasy readers to talk theories, favorite characters, and the moments that absolutely wrecked us (you know the ones).
Fantasy-Inspired Food & Drink
Meals and beverages will be crafted to feel like they belong in a fae court banquet—sparkling drinks, decadent treats, and menus worthy of starlight celebrations and magical feasts.
Immersive Activities & Surprises
From themed games to creative workshops and magical little details hidden throughout the weekend, you’ll find plenty of moments designed just for fantasy readers.
A Starfall Reading Retreat
Our next reading retreat weekend: A COURT OF READING ADN RETREATING is a fantasy-inspired escape designed for those who feel most at home wandering enchanted forests, lingering in candlelit libraries, and losing themselves in stories filled with powerful courts, fierce heroines, impossible bargains, and unforgettable found families.
This special weekend celebrates the release of a highly anticipated fantasy novel while inviting you to fully immerse yourself in the magic of reading.
Expect cozy reading hours, themed gatherings, whimsical food and drink, and playful nods to beloved fantasy tropes that fans will recognize instantly.
Throughout the retreat you’ll discover quiet places to devour your newest read, lively discussions with fellow fantasy lovers, and immersive moments that feel pulled straight from the pages of your favorite book.
What to Expect:
Starfall Celebration Night
An evening of starlight, music, laughter, and magic. Celebrate beneath twinkling lights with themed drinks and delicious bites.
Silent Reading Parties
Cozy up with your new book alongside fellow readers in candlelit comfort. Think blankets, warm drinks, and that magical quiet where everyone is lost in their own story.
Courts & Characters Conversations
Gather with fellow fantasy readers to talk theories, favorite characters, and the moments that absolutely wrecked us (you know the ones).
Fantasy-Inspired Food & Drink
Meals and beverages will be crafted to feel like they belong in a fae court banquet—sparkling drinks, decadent treats, and menus worthy of starlight celebrations and magical feasts.
Immersive Activities & Surprises
From themed games to creative workshops and magical little details hidden throughout the weekend, you’ll find plenty of moments designed just for fantasy readers.
Potential Activities:
The High Court Mixer
The Suriel’s Tea Circle
Bargains & Bookmarks Craft Hour
Valkyrie Sisterhood Workout
The Cauldron’s Trivia Night
The Weaver’s Creative Workshop
The Library After Dark
Vermont Holiday Magic Retreat- December 10-13, 2026- 4 Days/3 Nights
Do you ever watch those holiday movies and wish you could step right into the magic? Imagine days where your only “to-do” is choosing which festive activity to enjoy next. Picture a classic New England winter—snow-dusted streets, twinkling lights, and a community that feels like it’s straight out of a storybook. Now, add a bookish twist, and you’ve got our Book a Break Holiday Magic Retreat.
Perfect for book lovers who want to explore a new place, enjoy beautiful scenery, and connect with others who share their passion for reading.
Location: Join us in the on a 45 acre farm in the heart of Vermont. Enjoy the breathtaking winter scenery as you relax and read.
If you want to ADD-ON a guest to this order, select the double occupancy option “Bring a Friend.” As a reminder to the accommodations, all rooms have one bed.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
HOLIDAY MAGIC Programming!
BOOKISH Programming and Crafts throughout the weekend.
Holiday HIGH TEA experience
Holiday BAKING tutorial!
All ACCOMMODATIONS Including taxes and fees.
All MEALS and non alcoholic beverages during your stay. (Alcohol may incur additional charges.
WELCOME BAG with the best collection of goodies.
READING TIME in many thoughtfully appointed nooks around the property!
UPCOMING DAYTREAT EVENTS!
We are so excited to host a dayTREAT featuring author, Virginia Trench!
ABOUT MR. DISAPPEAR:
He loves you.
He loves you not.
He’s gone.
He’s everything they want him to be: a confidante, a sexy escape, a thrill—all that and more can be theirs . . . for a price. His victims never saw the con coming. And it worked every time. Until now: the predator just became prey.
What began as a Reddit true crime thread has escalated into a full-tilt hunt for the man behind countless masks. But are the women driving the search a match for a master criminal? One is an ex-journalist chasing her ticket back into the industry, another a woman with a personal motive that must remain secret, and the third? His current target.
Can they outfox the ultimate swindler before he strikes again, this time with deadly consequences? In this tantalizing story of deceit and revenge, three women might get close to catching the devil—but will they get burned in the process?
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
Receive a copy of the recently released book MR. DISAPPEAR at the event (release date 11.10.26)
Author conversation with Virginia Trench (virtual)
Bookish crafts to pair with the book
Book wine pairings from our friends and host Pour Richards
DETAILS:
November 22nd starting at 1:00PM @ Pour Richard’s Wine Shop, 835 W Central St #2, Franklin, MA 02038
Corey, our Pour Richard’s host, will have a make your own charcuterie board for additional purchase.
If you are like us we have been <not so patiently> waiting for the release of GUARDING STARS. Basically since we interviewed Katherine last Fall and she was doing her best to dodge our questions about the movie!
This fan favorite book turned movie should definitely be shared amongst other romcom lovers.
We wanted to have a viewing party celebration with a Book a Break twist. So Pour Richards will host with some wine pours and we’ll have diamond dotting because those book covers are asking to be bedazzled!
TICKET OPTION ONE ($15):
Bookish craft: Diamond Dot Book Bedazzling of your own Katherine Center Book (or other book).
Viewing of the movie GUARDING STARS on the release week.
Book wine pairings from our friends and host Pour Richards.
TICKET OPTION TWO ($30):
Bookish craft: Diamond Dot Book Bedazzling
Copy of book, THE BODYGUARD by Katherine Center.
Viewing of the movie GUARDING STARS on the release date.
Book wine pairings from our friends and host Pour Richards.
EVENT TIMING:
30 MINUTES of to set up your craft, grab wine, settle in.
MOVIE VIEWING will start at 630pm
Wrap up your beautiful book creations and discuss your favorite parts of the movie!
TRAILER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjbGaoEKZdE
ADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS:
November 20th evening from 6PM- 830PM @ Pour Richard’s Wine Shop, 835 W Central St #2, Franklin, MA 02038
Corey, our Pour Richard’s host, will have a make your own charcuterie board for additional purchase.
ABOUT GUARDING STARS:
She's got his back.
Hannah Brooks looks more like a kindergarten teacher than somebody who could kill you with a wine bottle opener. Or a ballpoint pen. Or a dinner napkin. But the truth is, she's an Executive Protection Agent (aka "bodyguard"), and she just got hired to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton from his middle-aged, corgi-breeding stalker.
He's got her heart.
Jack Stapleton's a household name--captured by paparazzi on beaches the world over, famous for, among other things, rising out of the waves in all manner of clingy board shorts and glistening like a Roman deity. But a few years back, in the wake of a family tragedy, he dropped from the public eye and went off the grid.
They've got a secret.
When Jack's mom gets sick, he goes home to the family's Texas ranch to help out. Only one catch: He doesn't want his family to know about his stalker. Or the bodyguard thing. And so Hannah--against her will and her better judgment--finds herself pretending to be Jack's girlfriend as a cover. Even though her ex, says no one will believe it.
What could possibly go wrong?
Hannah hardly believes it, herself. But the more time she spends with Jack, the more real it all starts to seem. And there lies the heartbreak. Because it's easy for Hannah to protect Jack. But protecting her own, long-neglected heart? That's the hardest thing she's ever done.
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Book a Break designs intimate, book-filled getaways for readers who want connection, calm, and guilt-free reading time.
Inspired by a love of stories and the warmth of book communities, our retreats pair nostalgic charm with modern comforts in scenic corners of New England. Each themed weekend offers a balance of author chats, creative workshops, lively discussions, and plenty of blissful quiet to read and recharge.
Some things you may not have known about Book a break
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We learned that not everyone can make a full weekend away work- for a number of reasons.
So we started out dayTREATs- a bite size version of our weekends.They include a book and multiple programming wrapped into the three hours experience!
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Not to brag- but there is a reason why many of our guests have booked a second…or third…or FOURTH Book a Break trip.
Take look at what we have planned and see for yourself!
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Did you know you can create your own event?
Let us know what you are thinking and what your group is looking for and we’ll figure out the best option for you!
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We have many payment options available on the site, including Klarna! Split those payments up over time and then when you arrive you will have nothing to think about!
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