Literary Indulgence Bookish Delights

10/06/2026

We are thrilled to have J.E Sutton Jr. share his work with us at Books and Bites! Hope to see you all there!!

Join me at the Books & Bites: A Jacksonville Author Showcase! at Sweet Girls Bakery on Roosevelt Blvd.

I am honored to be appearing with other local authors W.M. Walters, Mike Vatter, and Annette Harris.

There will be live readings & Excerpts, a Q&A Session and book signing. Get your copy of my new novel, Eclosion Point, for the first time before its official release on October 20th.

10/04/2026

Join us for Books & Bites and hear directly from Annette Harris, J.E. Sutton, Jr., Mike Vatter & W.M. Walters before our audience Q&A and book signing.
📅 October 10 | 1:30–3:00 PM
📍 Sweet Girl’s Bakery
👇🏾 Which author are you excited to meet?

10/02/2026

📚🧁 Good books, sweet treats & great conversation!

Join us for Books & Bites at Sweet Girl’s Bakery for an afternoon of author readings, Q&A, book signings, and delicious bites. Come meet the authors, discover your next read, and support local! 💜

📅 October 10 | 1:30–3:00 PM
📍 Sweet Girl’s Bakery

Tag a book lover you’re bringing with you! 👇🏾

09/25/2026

It's Throwback Thursday!!! ✨

Still smiling over the memories from this year’s festival! 📚💛 From great books and meaningful conversations to an incredible community of readers and writers—what a day to remember.

09/21/2026

📚 Let’s Talk About the Books We Didn’t Finish… 👀

Not every book is meant to be your book—and that’s okay! Sometimes we’re 50 pages in and completely hooked. Other times… the bookmark simply isn’t moving 😅

So, readers, we want to know: What makes you DNF (Do Not Finish) a book?

🐌 The story moves too slowly?
😴 You just can’t get into it?
🫤 The characters aren’t connecting?
✍🏾 The writing style isn’t for you?
📖 Or are you someone who finishes EVERY book you start, no matter what?!

No book shaming here! We’re just curious about your reading habits. 👀

👇🏾 Tell us in the comments: What will make you put a book down for good—and how many pages do you give it before calling it quits?

09/20/2026

📣 Want an opportunity to be a vendor at our Quarterly Outdoor Market?? This post is for you!

🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️In partnership with Murray Hill Moves The Literary Lounge Monthly Vendor Market will take place outdoors for the month of October at Four Corners Park. Join us on Saturday, October 3rd from 7AM-11AM for Murray Hill Moves, where fitness and the MH community come together!

🌳There is plenty of space for vendors at this outdoor market! Our indoor market can only host about 9 unique vendors. This outdoor market has space for at least 3 times that amount! We are looking for vendors of all types! Food vendors, artists, handmade goods, vintage items, etc.

📨 Send us a DM if you are interested in vending for this event!

09/18/2026

📚 You don't need a huge platform to make an impact on literacy.

It can start right where you are—with your family, friends, neighbors, church, coworkers, and the young people in your life.

This National Literacy Month, we're challenging our Literary Indulgence community to find one simple way to make reading and books more accessible to someone around you. 💜

Swipe for a few ideas, then tell us in the comments: How are YOU helping promote literacy in your community?

09/10/2026

📚✨ Something new is coming to your inbox! ✨📚

In celebration of National Literacy Month, we’re excited to bring back the Literary Indulgence Newsletter—with a fresh look, new content, and more ways for our literary community to connect!

Each month, you can look forward to:
✍🏾 A Writing Prompt of the Month
📖 Book recommendations & reviews
💌 A special Letter from our Founder, Marie
🗣️ Interactive features designed with YOU in mind
✨ And more literary inspiration!

Our first issue launches this month, so if you haven't subscribed yet, now is the perfect time! 📬

And readers, we want to hear from you! Have a book you loved—or one you couldn't put down? Submit a book review for a chance to be featured in an upcoming issue! 📚

👉🏾 Subscribe at www.literaryindulgence.com