Don't Miss the Romance Event of the Year in the Bronx on August 15th!
Join us for a day celebrating romance books and the readers who love them ❤️
We’re one week away from the inaugural romance event of the summer! Join us on Saturday, August 15th at the historic Andrew Freedman Home for Adore, Amor Romance Book Festival, a full day dedicated to celebrating romance literature and the readers who love it. Our line-up includes beloved romance authors like Alexis Daria (Along Came Amor), Zakiya N. Jamal (Sparks Fly), Celestine Martin (Deja Brew), Riss M. Neilson (A Love Like the Sun) and more.
See below for the full schedule featuring book swaps, bookish crafts, panels and more!
This is the perfect way to celebrate Romance Bookstore Day in the Bronx!
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📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
📍The Andrew Freedman Home
1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY
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Stay Bookish,
TBIR Team