Midwest Reading Retreat

06/19/2026

Conservatories make excellent reading ambiance 🌸🌼🌷🌻

06/19/2026

Taken right before the rain 😅

06/19/2026

Monica simply HAD to try a honey-lavender iced latte from Provisions Lot F before picking up the boxed lunches for the Ames Retreat's picnic at Reiman Gardens today 🥪☕️🍯✌️

06/19/2026

Today is the Ames Retreat 2026! We are so happy to be working with Dog-Eared Books to curate the bookish totes for each participant 🐾

06/19/2026

Looking forward to attending the Farmers Market tomorrow 🥕🍅🧺🥪🖼

See you at the market!

Know before you arrive:
https://amesdowntown.org/farmersmarket/visit/

Details: https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-6-20-26/

Day Sponsor: Renewal by Andersen

06/18/2026

Ya'll this is going to be an INCREDIBLE experience 😍

06/15/2026

🎉 THIS WEEK YA'LL! 🎉

Our next bookish retreat will be here before you know it, and we can't wait to explore main street with you! 📚✨

June 19-21, 2026 📍Ames, IA

Join us for an exciting weekend of books, community, and delicious eats; featuring Reiman Gardens, The Recipe, Torrent Brewing Company, Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill, London Underground, an incredible bookish tote from and VIP author experience hosted by Dog-Eared Books Ames 🤩

Don't miss your change at an unforgettable weekend, register now at:

https://midwestreadingretreat.com/product/ames-reading-retreat-june-19-june-21-2026/

06/09/2026

Midwest Reading Retreat goes international? 👀

Peep the cool hat by our good friend, while they're vacationing in Canada 🇨🇦

Seeing our merch out in the 🌎 is incredible!

05/30/2026

Dog-Eared Books Ames is hosting the extraordinary Giano Cromley for the Ames Retreat 2026 !

Don't get FOMO! Join us at the store for this author meet-and-greet. We can't wait to celebrate Giano's visit to Ames and discuss his novel, American Mythology. There will be exhilarating bigfoot conversation, tales of friendship, as well as insight into a writer's mind.

Register today for this exclusive experience!

https://midwestreadingretreat.com/upcoming-retreats/

05/29/2026

✨REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED✨

June 19-21, 2026 📍Ames, IA

Join us for an exciting weekend of books, community, and delicious eats; featuring Reiman Gardens, The Recipe, Torrent Brewing Company, Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill, London Underground, an incredible bookish tote from and VIP author experience hosted by Dog-Eared Books Ames 🤩

Don't miss your change at an unforgettable weekend, register now:

https://midwestreadingretreat.com/upcoming-retreats/