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Vienna, VA

Bards Alley

Bards Alley is a woman-owned independent bookstore located in the heart of Vienna, VA.

Focused on new books, Bards Alley is a general interest store with adult and kid's titles, from general fiction, to history, to sci-fi/fantasy and horror, we hope to appeal to all readers with our curated shelves and knowledgeable staff. The store hosts authors on-site and off-site year-round, with new, free events posted frequently on our website, Instagram, and Facebook.

Bards Alley will be moving in January 2027, just up the street to 103 Church St. NE - updates and dates to be added to our website and social media.

The front of Bards Alley facing Church Street. It shows the front door and large front window, both with a deep green trim. The Bards Alley logo is visible in the window as well as a large shelf of books.

Upcoming Events

Oct24
Flyer for a story time with Pat Tanumihardja for Fried Rice Surprise! Saturday, October 24 at 11am at Bards Alley.
Story TimePicture BooksVienna, VA

Story Time: Fried Rice Surprise!

11:00 AM • Saturday, October 24, 2026Bards AlleyFree

Join us for an author story time event as Pat Tanumihardja reads her brand new picture book Fried Rice Surprise! Take part in an interactive reading perfect for ages pre-K through 3rd, and a book signing will take place after the reading. A joyful celebration of food, friendship, and culture, Fried Rice Surprise shows how a little bit of this and a little bit of that can create something magical! Free to attend, no RSVP required.

Oct25
Flyer for Books 'n Brews on Sunday, October 25. 3-6PM at Caboose Tavern at 520 Mill St. NE in Vienna, VA.
Book FairVienna, VA

Books 'n Brews: A Boozy Book Fair

3:00 PM • Sunday, October 25, 2026Caboose TavernFree

Relive your Scholastic Book Fair childhood at Books 'n Brews, an adult-leaning book fair at Caboose Tavern in Vienna! This one will be full of fantastic new releases, staff picks, and unique titles perfect to add to your fall TBR and prep for Halloween 👻 While most books will lean toward adult readers, the event is family friendly; Caboose offers a fantastic kid's menu, so bring your family or friends and hang out after shopping books 📚 Caboose will also be offering their happy hour menu during the event: $1 off food, $2 off cocktails & wine, and $3 off beer!

Oct27
Alma Katsu event flyer
Author EventHorrorFalls Church, VA

Alma Katsu with K. T. Nguyen: INCARNATE

6:30 PM • Tuesday, October 27, 2026Mary Riley Styles Public LibraryFree

Horror and thriller author Alma Katsu will be in conversation with K. T. Nguyen, author of the psychological thriller You Know What You Did to discuss Katsu's brand new release, a techno-horror reimaging of The Picture of Dorian Grey, Incarnate. Books will be available for purchase at the event and a book signing will follow. Registration required to attend.

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