Once Upon a Shelf — a spicy 18+ romance reader event in Columbus, Georgia, October 2027, hosted by Shelf Love.
where every reader's story begins
Columbus, Georgia · 18+
One weekend, one room, and the romance community that keeps our shelves full.
Once Upon a Shelf brings authors, vendors, and cover models together with the readers who love them for a day of signings, swag, and swooning — right in the heart of Columbus, Georgia. Presented by the team behind Shelf Love Atlanta.
Full schedule, ticketing, and venue details will land here as the 2027 date is confirmed. Bookmark the page and check back soon.
The people behind the pages
Placeholder cards — swap in each member's headshot or logo, name, role, and a short line.
The 2027 line-up
Sample cards showing every field the live directory will hold. Filter by role, then tap through for preorder links and table numbers as they're assigned.
Be part of it
Whether you write it, share it, or help run it — there's a place for you. Each form opens a pre-filled email to our team.
Volunteers
Love the community and want to help the weekend run smoothly? Join the crew on the floor, at check-in, or behind the scenes.
Influencers
Bookstagram, BookTok, or a blog with a devoted following? Apply for media access, content collabs, and creator perks.
Authors
Want a table at Once Upon a Shelf? Tell us about your books and we'll be in touch about signing spots and vendor space.
Author portal
Load-in details, table maps, deadlines, and marketing assets for confirmed authors. Enter the shared password to continue.
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Say hello
Questions about tickets, tables, sponsorships, or press? Reach the Shelf Love team directly — we read every message.