Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast is Hosting a Weekend Reader’s Retreat & Book Bash Featuring AuthorMeet-and-Greets, Games, & More

Fantasy readers looking to escape into magical worlds without leaving the city will want to mark their calendars. Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast and Fantasy Author Legion are teaming up to host Reader’s Retreat & Book Bash, an immersive, bookish getaway taking place February 20–22, 2025.

This intimate three-day, two-night experience is designed for fans of fantasy fiction who want more than just a book signing. Across the weekend, guests will connect with fellow readers, meet authors face-to-face, and spend time inside a beautifully preserved historic property—all while celebrating stories, imagination, and community.

Attendees can go all-in with a VIP overnight stay at Cornerstone B&B, or opt for a day pass to drop in for select programming, author meet-and-greets, and signings. VIP guests enjoy exclusive access to evening events and late-night programming, while day-pass holders can add on select activities à la carte.

The schedule blends cozy downtime with interactive programming, including:

• Friday Night (VIP Only): Wine & cheese author meet-and-greet

• Saturday & Sunday: Breakfast and lunch provided

  • Saturday: Victorian-themed luncheon

  • Sunday: “Taste of Philly” menu

• Author signings: Saturday & Sunday afternoons

• Author panels: Included for VIPs or available as add-ons

• Fantasy-themed games: Trivia, Bookish Bingo, scavenger hunts, and more

• Speed-Date a Book: Find your next favorite read

• Cozy reading time: Curl up with a book in a truly fitting setting

Saturday Night Exclusives (VIP or Add-On):

• Author readings with s’mores by the fire pit

• Arts & crafts like friendship bracelets, keychains, and book bedazzling

• Tarot card readings with Adelaide

Meet the Authors

Nine fantasy authors from the Fantasy Author Legion will be in attendance, including several with local Philly ties:

• J. E. Harter

• Caitriona Drexler

• Meredith Kasian

• Elle Backenstoe

• Kristen Kail Roberts

• David Decker

• Dorian Moore

• Lisa Acerbo

• Stephanie E. Donohue

Readers can expect intimate conversations, signed books, and a chance to discover new fantasy worlds directly from the minds that created them.

• Overnight stays (limited availability): Call 215-387-6065 to reserve a room at Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast

• Day passes: Available online at thefantasyauthorlegion.com/bookbash