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BTC x Bookshop Gift Cards
Shop Gift Cards on BookshopOur digital gift cards are the perfect gift for any avid reader! The card value never expires, and it is added to the recipient's Bookshop.org account as Beyond the Covers store credit for physical items.
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Audiobook Gift Bundles
Shop Libro.fm Gift BundlesAudiobook credit bundles through Libro.fm make the perfect gift! You pick the number of credits, your recipient picks their own audiobooks, and you support our shop with your purchase.
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Bookshop.org Gift Guide
Shop the Gift GuideThe Bookshop.org Gift Guide features over 500 books curated by actual human booksellers, not algorithms! Plus, Get 15% off with code GIFT25 and support indie bookshops with every purchase.
What's On
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Holiday Shopping Guide
Check it outWant to shop small this year? Check out our holiday shopping guide for unique gift ideas from some of our favorite small businesses.
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Dec 17 | Dickens in the Garden
Learn moreJoin us for a special holiday edition of the Book Club was Better, benefiting SEARCH’s House of Tiny Treasures.
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Jan 28 | Crazy Rich Asians
Learn moreGrab a blanket and meet us at Social Beer Garden for Houston's favorite book club movie night. January's pick is Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians.
November is Native American Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating Native voices and stories this Native American Heritage Month. We'll be donating 10% of our affiliate profit from the purchase of any title on this list to the American Indian Center of Houston, a division of the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe, this month.*
Monthly Book Club
The Book Club was Better
Each month, we pick a different book-to-film adaptation, then meet at Social Beer Garden to discuss the book over a cocktail (or mocktail!) and watch the movie together under the stars on the big screen out back.
Vendors & Authors
Apply to sell at our events
We’re always on the lookout for indie authors, artists, and small businesses to bring fresh, bookish flair to our pop‑ups and fairs. Our events offer fun, engaged audiences and the chance to support local nonprofits with a simple donation.
We curate each lineup to keep events fresh and unique, and space is limited. Click through to see upcoming dates, booth fees, and donation requirements. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring!
Private events
Bring Beyond the Covers to Your Next Event
Looking to add a bookish touch to your gathering? Beyond the Covers offers custom event experiences for readers and book lovers of all kinds. From intimate book clubs and themed gift boxes to full-scale pop-up bookshops at weddings, bars, or nonprofit events, we’d love to help make your idea come to life.
Community & Partners
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Meet the Authors
Meet the amazing authors that have participated in Beyond the Covers events!
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Meet the Bookstores
Better Than Therapy: Shop | Facebook | Instagram Brazos Bookstore: Shop | Facebook | Instagram By Book or By Hook: Shop | TikTok | Instagram...
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Meet the Vendors
Meet the Participating Bookish Brands, Stores, Makers & More! Aislyns Trends: Instagram | Facebook Backseat...
Good Stock
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Out of Print
Bookish merch with heart. Out of Print turns classic lit into tees, totes, and more—and helps donate books to communities in need.
Out of Print
Bookish merch with heart. Out of Print turns classic lit into tees, totes, and more—and helps donate books to communities in need.
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Ethical Global
We wrap every Blind Date with a Book in vibrant, upcycled, fair trade sari gift bags from Ethical Global—handmade, eco-friendly, and one of a kind.
Ethical Global
We wrap every Blind Date with a Book in vibrant, upcycled, fair trade sari gift bags from Ethical Global—handmade, eco-friendly, and one of a kind.
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Vibe & Glo Candle Studio
Vibe & Glo isn’t just about great scents, they're about creating intentional moments of self-care while giving back to the community.
Vibe & Glo Candle Studio
Vibe & Glo isn’t just about great scents, they're about creating intentional moments of self-care while giving back to the community.
