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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\u2019s Retreat & Book Bash, an immersive, bookish getaway taking place February 20\u201322, 2025.<\/p>\n
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\u2014all while celebrating stories, imagination, and community.<\/p>\n
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 \u00e0 la carte.<\/p>\n
The schedule blends cozy downtime with interactive programming, including:<\/p>\n
Friday Night (VIP Only): Wine & cheese author meet-and-greet<\/p>\n
Saturday & Sunday: Breakfast and lunch provided<\/p>\n
Author signings: Saturday & Sunday afternoons<\/p>\n
Author panels: Included for VIPs or available as add-ons<\/p>\n
Fantasy-themed games: Trivia, Bookish Bingo, scavenger hunts, and more<\/p>\n
Speed-Date a Book: Find your next favorite read<\/p>\n
Cozy reading time: Curl up with a book in a truly fitting setting<\/p>\n
Saturday Night Exclusives (VIP or Add-On):<\/p>\n
Author readings with s\u2019mores by the fire pit<\/p>\n
Arts & crafts like friendship bracelets, keychains, and book bedazzling<\/p>\n
Tarot card readings with Adelaide<\/p>\n
Meet the Authors<\/p>\n
Nine fantasy authors from the Fantasy Author Legion will be in attendance, including several with local Philly ties:<\/p>\n
J. E. Harter<\/p>\n
Caitriona Drexler<\/p>\n
Meredith Kasian<\/p>\n
Elle Backenstoe<\/p>\n
Kristen Kail Roberts<\/p>\n
David Decker<\/p>\n
Dorian Moore<\/p>\n
Lisa Acerbo<\/p>\n
Stephanie E. Donohue<\/p>\n
Readers can expect intimate conversations, signed books, and a chance to discover new fantasy worlds directly from the minds that created them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast is Hosting a Weekend Reader\u2019s Retreat & Book Bash Featuring AuthorMeet-and-Greets, Games,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":76280,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[69,71,70],"class_list":{"0":"post-76279","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-philadelphia","8":"tag-philadelphia","9":"tag-philadelphia-headlines","10":"tag-philadelphia-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=76279"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76279\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/76280"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=76279"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=76279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}