Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast is Hosting a Weekend Reader’s Retreat & Book Bash Featuring AuthorMeet-and-Greets, Games, & More
Published on January 2, 2026
Fantasy readers looking to escape into magical worlds without leaving the city will want to mark their calendars. Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast and Fantasy Author Legion are teaming up to host Reader’s Retreat & Book Bash, an immersive, bookish getaway taking place February 20–22, 2025.
This intimate three-day, two-night experience is designed for fans of fantasy fiction who want more than just a book signing. Across the weekend, guests will connect with fellow readers, meet authors face-to-face, and spend time inside a beautifully preserved historic property—all while celebrating stories, imagination, and community.
Attendees can go all-in with a VIP overnight stay at Cornerstone B&B, or opt for a day pass to drop in for select programming, author meet-and-greets, and signings. VIP guests enjoy exclusive access to evening events and late-night programming, while day-pass holders can add on select activities à la carte.
The schedule blends cozy downtime with interactive programming, including:
Friday Night (VIP Only): Wine & cheese author meet-and-greet
Saturday & Sunday: Breakfast and lunch provided
Author signings: Saturday & Sunday afternoons
Author panels: Included for VIPs or available as add-ons
Fantasy-themed games: Trivia, Bookish Bingo, scavenger hunts, and more
Speed-Date a Book: Find your next favorite read
Cozy reading time: Curl up with a book in a truly fitting setting
Saturday Night Exclusives (VIP or Add-On):
Author readings with s’mores by the fire pit
Arts & crafts like friendship bracelets, keychains, and book bedazzling
Tarot card readings with Adelaide
Meet the Authors
Nine fantasy authors from the Fantasy Author Legion will be in attendance, including several with local Philly ties:
J. E. Harter
Caitriona Drexler
Meredith Kasian
Elle Backenstoe
Kristen Kail Roberts
David Decker
Dorian Moore
Lisa Acerbo
Stephanie E. Donohue
Readers can expect intimate conversations, signed books, and a chance to discover new fantasy worlds directly from the minds that created them.