A Merry Little Book Exchange

About this event

A Very Bookish Christmas with Emily Buchtel & Little Blue Pigeon Books

Thursday, December 3 | 6:00 PM

Location: Little Blue Pigeon Books | Larimer Square, Denver

Tickets: $20 per person | Limited spots available

Calling all book lovers, holiday enthusiasts, and anyone who believes the best gifts come wrapped in stories! It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're celebrating with a little literary magic.

Join Little Blue Pigeon Books and Emily Buchte l for a cozy, festive evening filled with books, creativity, new friendships, and all the holiday charm of downtown Denver.

We're bringing our book-loving communities together for a night that feels like stepping straight into your favorite holiday story.

☕ 6:00 PM | Cocoa & Christmas Cheer

Meet us at Little Blue Pigeon Books on historic Larimer Square for hot cocoa, holiday cheer, and a chance to mingle with fellow book lovers. Drop off your wrapped book and get ready for a magical evening.

📚 6:15 PM | A Very Bookish Ornament Workshop

Let's get crafty! Create your own miniature book ornament inspired by one of your favorite reads of the year. We'll provide all the supplies, and you'll leave with a sweet literary keepsake for your Christmas tree.

🎁 6:45 PM | The Great Holiday Book Exchange

It's time for the main event! Everyone will exchange a beautifully wrapped mystery book, discover a new story to fall in love with, and enjoy a few festive surprises and prizes along the way.

🎄 7:15 PM | A Christkindlmarket Christmas Adventure

Bundle up! We're heading out together for a festive stroll to Denver's Christkindlmarket, complete with a little holiday scavenger hunt along the way.

Think twinkling lights, charming market stalls, festive treats, and plenty of Christmas magic.

✨ 8:00 PM & Beyond | Stay for the Holiday Magic

Our organized festivities will wrap up, but the holiday fun doesn't have to end! You're welcome to stay at the market, enjoy a festive drink, browse the shops, grab dinner, or simply soak up the magic of the season at your own pace.

How the Book Exchange Works

Bring ONE wrapped book that you absolutely loved and would recommend to a friend! On the outside of your wrapped book, write three clues about the story without revealing the title or author. Maybe it's a five-star romance, an unforgettable thriller, or the book you couldn't stop talking about this year. The only rule? It should be a book you'd be excited for someone else to discover.

You'll leave with a surprise book chosen by a fellow reader, a handmade ornament, and hopefully a few new bookish besties.

Your Ticket Includes

• Hot cocoa and holiday cheer at Little Blue Pigeon Books

• A DIY miniature book ornament workshop with all supplies provided

• Participation in our festive wrapped-book exchange

• A holiday scavenger hunt and group stroll to Denver's Christkindlmarket

A Few Things to Know

• What to bring: One wrapped new or gently loved book with three clues written on the outside.

• Market spending: Please bring your own spending money if you'd like to purchase food, drinks, gifts, or anything else at Christkindlmarket. Market purchases are not included in your ticket.

• A little tip: Bring a tote bag to carry your new book and handmade ornament while exploring the market.

Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

Come for the books. Stay for the Christmas magic. Leave with a new story (and maybe a new friend).

We can't wait to celebrate the season with you!