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Romance Bookstore Day

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM PDT · Swoon City
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Romance Bookstore Day
Swoon City in Ballard is hosting a free day celebrating romance novels on Saturday, August 15, with authors Penny Reid, Eliana West, and Cathy Yardley on hand. If you read romance or are curious what the genre actually offers beyond the stereotype, this is a low-stakes way to browse, chat with writers, and maybe find your next favorite book.

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  • Penny Reid
    Penny Reid

    Sign up for the newsletter of awesome: www.pennyreid.ninja/newsletter Penny Reid is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of the Winston Brothers and Knitting in the City series. She used to spend her days writing federal grant proposals as a biomedical researcher, but now she writes kissing books.

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  • Eliana West
    Eliana West

    Hi, I’m Eliana West, an award-winning author who writes stories with vibrant and diverse characters. I'm committed to embracing diversity in my writing. That means I won't limit myself to a single genre. Instead, I will welcome every story that comes my way with open arms.

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  • Cathy Yardly
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Venue

Swoon City
1716 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA · Ballard, Seattle
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