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Upcoming Retreats for 2026-2027 are live!
Our upcoming- Reading- Relaxation retreats for 2026 are live! Hope you can join us for one or all!
Who We Are
About the 3 R's Bookclub and Events
We were formed as an all inclusive bookclub, for those who know how difficult it can be meeting, and maintaining friendships as busy adults. The group offers monthly meet ups both in person and online. We also offer a variety of events and retreats, where hopefully you will find something maybe new to try, or something you love to do!
All things Bookclub...
February Bookclub
We are reading: “Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers.” By Jesse Q Sutanto
February Bookclub meetups
February Bookclub Meetups:
Saturday February 21, 2026 Daily Gather and Saturday Feb. 28, 2026 Cyclone Anaya’s
To book:
- Venmo: @Rachel-hovee
- Cash App: $RachelHovee
- PayPal: @RachelHovee36
Space is limited — reserve your spot today!
We’ll be chatting about our February Book
…plus lots of girl chat and making new friends!
Any and all events are subject to attendance #’s.
Independent Bookstore Party Bus Crawl
📖 Itinerary A —
Houston Bookstore Crawl
Saturday, April 18 or Saturday, April 25, 2026
💰 All Inclusive Price:$ 85.00 Early Bird Pricing
- 5 hour Party Bus with Adult Beverages and snacks, swag bag and brunchy lunch at a restaurant to be anounced. We will meet in Rice Village by the Parking Garage.
🕙 10:00–10:50 AM —
Brazos Bookstore
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📖 Itinerary A —
Houston Bookstore Crawl
Saturday, April 18 or Saturday, April 25, 2026
💰 All Inclusive Price:$ 85.00 Early Bird Pricing
- 5 hour Party Bus with Adult Beverages and snacks, swag bag and brunchy lunch at a restaurant to be anounced. We will meet in Rice Village by the Parking Garage.
🕙 10:00–10:50 AM —
Brazos Bookstore
📍 2421 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
Start your day at this classic Houston indie bookstore — browse curated fiction, nonfiction, gifts, and staff picks. Brazos has been a literary hub since 1974 and hosts frequent events (so you might catch an author signing during your crawl).
🕥 10:55–11:45 AM —
Murder By The Book
📍 2342 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
Explore this legendary mystery/thriller specialist store — tons of cozy cases and fan-favorite genres.
🍽️ 12:00–1:30—
Lunch at Restaurant in Rice Village area to be announced.
Enjoy brunch classics, sandwiches, salads, or hearty entrees — Exact restaurant to be announced soon.
📚 1:50— 2:45
Kindred Stories
📍 Third Ward / East Downtown Houston
Celebrate diverse voices and Black authors at this independent space filled with thoughtful literature and community vibes.
Drive: ~10–15 minutes from Rice Village
📚 2:30–3:20 PM —
Kaboom Books
📍 Heights/Woodland Heights
A used bookstore treasure-hunt stop! Expect shelves packed with fiction, non-fiction, rare & budget-friendly used books.
🚗 After browsing, return to your cars back in Rice Village (Rice Village Parking Garage + street parking available). The party Bus will drop us off at the Parking Garage.
(Return time 4:00 p.m.)
Venm: @Rachel-Hovee Cashapp: $rachelhovee PayPal:$rachelhovee36 and Apple Pay all are accepted or pay here with the link below.
More Upcoming events
Boozy Bookfair. March 14, 2026 at Two Tones Piano Bar
Who misses the Scholastic Bookfairs? But now add adult beverages and music! Need I say more?
Tax Refund Time- Book Your Reading Retreat Today!
Bundle discount!
Wanting to attend more than one retreat in 2026? Now is the time to save some money! Save 30 % on 2 retreats or 35% on 3 Retreats! Today through January 31st 2026
2026 Retreat
San Diego, CA Retreat May 7-10, 2026
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San Diego Relaxation & Reading Retreat!
📚✨
May 7–10, 2026
Join us for a beautiful spring getaway in one of my favorite cities — San Diego, California! Fresh ocean air, sunshine, relaxation, and plenty of time to read!
🌊 Your 3-Night / 4-Day All-Inclusive Retreat Includes:
• Lodging in a beautiful Airbnb near La Jolla & central SD
• All food & beverages in the home
• Bookish merch + Romance “Book of the Weekend” (Author TBA)
• Brunch on Saturday in Coronado at Cocina 35 🌞
• Bookish crafts & book-themed games 🎨📖🎉
• Transportation provided: airport pick-up + weekend rides
📍 Optional Adventures (if you want!)
• Balboa Park
• Verbatim Books
• Gaslamp Quarter
• Broadway Pier
• Optional Sunset Cruise Add-On — email if interested! 🌅🛥️
Relax by the pool, explore the city, or read all weekend — your retreat is designed YOUR way!
💵 Pricing
$500 per person – payment plans available
• $150 deposit secures your spot
-Tax Refund special through 1/31/2026
• If paid in full, deposit not required
Salem, MA Retreat November 19-22, 2026
🕯️✨ Fall at the End of Spooky Season:
Salem, MA Reading Retreat
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November 19-22 2026
You don’t want to miss this one!
This trip is for up to 13 People, in rooms with two queen, shared beds or singular beds/ shared rooms available.
If you’ve ever been fascinated by the Salem Witch Trials, love spooky season vibes, or just want a magical fall getaway with fellow readers, this retreat is for you.
🏨 What’s Included (3 Nights / 4 Days):
• Lodging at the Hampton Inn right in downtown Salem
• Breakfast included each morning
• Bookish swag for all attendees
• 2–3 tours, such as:
- The Salem Witch House
- The Peabody Essex Museum
- And more spooky/history stops TBA
• A fun themed welcome dinner (restaurant TBA)
• Snacks plus light lunch and dinner options available throughout the weekend
💵 Pricing & Payments
• Total: $875 shared room, own queen sized bed
$775 shared queen bed and room, if interested in own room, please reach out ASAP.
• $150 deposit secures your spot
• Remaining balance due by August 1, 2026
• Payment plans available
🎃 Why You’ll Love It
Cozy fall weather, spooky history, bookish vibes, and time with other readers in one of the most iconic Halloween-season towns. Plus, there will be a few surprises in store throughout the weekend. ✨📚
📩 Ready to Join Us?
For questions or to set up a payment plan, please email:
the3rsbookclubandevents@gmail.com
Hope you’re able to join us for an amazing weekend in Salem! 🖤📖
Cyber Sale: Runs through 1/31/2026 25 % off
Lake Charles, LA June 19-21, 2026
Lake Charles, LA June 19-21, 2026
🌴📚 Design Your Own Weekend Retreat
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Join us for a flexible, choose-your-own-adventure weekend in Lake Charles!
This retreat is designed so you decide how you spend your time — whether that’s reading, exploring nature, or enjoying a fun night out.
💵 Retreat Investment
- $375 per person/ $318 Tax Refund Discount, valid through March 31,2026
- 3 nights / 4 days
- Private house on the lake
Includes:
- Lake house accommodations (shared rooms)
- Welcome charcuterie & pizza dinner
- Boozy brunch with mocktails
- Group dinners & planned activities
- Bookish games & crafts (supplies included)
- Blind Date with a Book exchange
- Farewell brunch box
- Plenty of free time to design your weekend
🗓️ Weekend Highlights
Thursday | Arrival & Welcome
- Check-in: 4:00–6:00 PM
- Settle in & relax
- Welcome dinner
- Blind Date with a Book basket exchange
Friday | Design Your Own Day
Choose your adventure:
📚 Book Lovers
- Bookstore hopping, including:
- The Book Shelf
- Books-A-Million
- Coffee stops & browsing
- Optional bookish challenges
🌿 Nature Lovers
- Canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding
- Explore local parks:
- Prien Lake Park
- Millennium Park
- Walking trails, lake views, outdoor reading
Evening
- Group dinner at the lake house
- Share highlights from the day
Saturday | Brunch, Relax & Night Out
- Boozy brunch with mocktails
- Bookish game (Book of the Weekend – T.B.A.)
- Possible Author Q&A
- Free afternoon:
- Reading, lounging, swimming, or crafting
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Optional night out at
L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Sunday | Farewell
- Brunch box to go
- Goodbyes & departure by late morning
💕 Perfect For
- Readers & book lovers
- Nature lovers
- Women wanting a low-pressure getaway
- Introverts & extroverts alike
✨ Ready to Join Us?
Spots are limited to keep the retreat intimate.
Reserve your place and design the weekend you need.
Support The 3 Rs Book Club and Events
Please reach out with any questions you may have and may 2025 be your best year yet!
Sincerely,
Rachel
(leader and founder)