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Carol of the Books presented by Queen Takes Book at the The Collective Encore on November 9 from 6:30pm to 9pm. Tickets $15 and include one free drink.
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Carol of the Books: Winter Guide Preview

About This Event

Queen Takes Book provides a first look at their Winter Guide Preview over cocktails! Columbia's favorite indie bookstore, Queen Takes Book, returns to Encore with Carol of the Books!

Each ticket includes 1 free drink (draft beer, wine, or soda). Guests also receive a first look at our Queen Takes Book Winter Reading Guide and will hear from our booksellers about the titles they've loved most this year!

We also have an exciting surprise...

Doors open at 6:30pm / Bookseller talk starts at 7:00pm. Cocktails & Encore menu options are available for additional purchase.

About the Venue

The Collective Encore

Presented by Queen Takes Book

10221 Wincopin Circle
Columbia, MD 21044

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