Tales and Tails Book Cafe FXBG

10/05/2026

It’s not ghosts, or monsters, or vampires we’re afraid of this October. It’s censorship.

Because the scariest thing isn’t a book that challenges you, unsettles you, or makes you think differently.

It’s a world where someone else gets to decide what you’re allowed to read.

October 4-10 is Banned Book Week. We are highlighting banned and challenged books and invite you to join us.

Here are a few things you can do to help fight book bans:
1. Read Banned Books. Check them out from the library, buy them on libro.fm, buy them from your local bookstore. When we invest in these books, they’re harder to control.
2. Fight legislation supporting book bans. Through voting, participating in local government, and staying informed on policies that effect you, you can make a difference.
3. Spread the word against book bans. Talk to your neighbors and friends. Join our banned book club and bring a friend. The more that we talk about book bans openly, the less they can happen without our knowledge or consent.

Finally, we want to invite you to our next Banned Book Club meeting on October 29th at 6pm to discuss The Shining by Stephen King. It’s free to join, no sign up or purchase is ever required.

10/04/2026

In just TWO WEEKS we welcome Elle Cosimano and this adorable litter of puppies named after her characters from ODHS📚🐾

We could not be more excited to have Elle in to sign her new holiday thriller, Home for the Homicides, on Sunday, October 18th from 1-3pm! A few of the time slots are already sold out so get your tickets ASAP🎟️

https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/author-signing-event-with-elle-cosimano

The puppies and mom, Finlay, are all available for adoption through ODHS. Please check out their website and submit an application if you’re interesting in taking one of these cuties home!

We have no doubt this is going to be SUCH a fun day, you won’t want to miss it!

10/03/2026

The Independent Book Fest has been cancelled but this rainy weather is perfect for a spooky read and a delicious Oatmeal Crème Latte☕️

We also have a special section just for our local indie authors to make it easy for you to shop!

We’re open today 8am-7pm📚🐾☕️

10/02/2026

EVENT CANCELLED🚨

Tomorrow is the Fredericksburg Independent Book Fest at Riverfront Park from 10am-4pm!
We are proud sponsors of the book fest and hope you will come see us at our booth to shop our awesome selection of local, independent authors!

This is also a great opportunity to check out the work of dozens of other local authors. These are your neighbors, co-workers, your kids went to school with their kids- truly local writers that have accomplished the awesome feat of writing a book. You may just find your new favorite author. We will see you at the fest!

For more information, the festival schedule, and list of attending authors, head over to

This year, we’re back in the fully redesigned and renovated Riverfront Park at 701 Sophia Street in downtown Fredericksburg. Attendees and exhibitors alike will enjoy this beautiful green space.

10/02/2026

The October book, drink, and mutt of the month are here🎃👻🧹

Neve already has a costume so she is absolutely ready to go home with you ASAP! Check her out with the Squishy Face Crew🩵

If you haven’t read Slewfoot or tried an Oatmeal Cream Pie Latte- you’re missing out! Both are perfect for this spooky season🍁

10/01/2026

The Fredericksburg Downtown Scarecrow Fest is back and we’re giving you 101 reasons to vote for us (okay there are 5 Dalmatian scarecrows but you get it)🐾

You can see the map of the other awesome businesses participating and vote daily at fxbg.com 🐦‍⬛

09/30/2026

The Crafty Readers have gone witchy 🧹✨

Join us on Saturday, October 17th for our October Crafty Reader Witch Hat Book Stack class! Paint and bedazzle the perfect shelf accessory for spooky season👻 (oh and did we mention it lights up?)

Tickets are $25 and available now at talesandtailsbookcafe.com under the events tab!

09/29/2026

It’s New Book Tuesday brought to you by Aero, who wins the award for best ears📚🐾

Happy Threshing Day Release to our Fourth Wing fans!🐉🩶

Here is more about the adorable Aero from our friends at the Squishy Face Crew:

Meet Aero ❤️

Aero may be a little shy when meeting new people, but give her a little patience and you’ll quickly discover the sweet, goofy girl hiding underneath. Once she knows you’re a friend, her personality shines. She loves to play, greets you with adorable play bows, and bounces around with so much excitement you’d swear she has kangaroo DNA.

09/28/2026

Tomorrow is the highly anticipated release of Threshing Day, and we’re celebrating with a partnership that’s perfect for you and your pup! 🐉📚🐾
We’ve teamed up with Downtown Dog Krazy to bring you a release-day deal worth celebrating:
📚 Shop at Tales & Tails → receive a coupon for 10% off of a grooming service at Downtown Dog Krazy.
🐾 Book a grooming service at Downtown Dog Krazy → get 10% off your purchase at Tales & Tails.
A brand-new book, a freshly groomed pup, and a stylish dog bandana fit for any dragon rider… aka the best release day ever. 🐉✨
Come celebrate Threshing Day with us!

Here are the details you need to know:
Tales & Tails: present your coupon for 10% off your purchase vaild 9/29-10/4.
Dog Krazy Downtown: present your coupon for 10% off grooming services. Services do not have to occur from 9/29-10/4 but must be booked before 10/4 to receive the discount. Fourth Wing dog bananas will be available for all grooming services and don’t require a coupon or purchase from Tales & Tails.

09/27/2026

📖Our next Pupular Fiction Book Club pick is in, we will be discussing Verity by Colleen Hoover on October 21st at 6pm.

🎟️Verity will hit the big screen on October 2nd and we will be giving away 2 movie tickets to one lucky book club attendee!

📚As always, this book club is free to attend. No sign up or purchase required!