The Reading Lounge: Out of the Multiverse with Pretty Little Bookshelf

Planet Word Museum and Morgan Menzies, founder of Pretty Little Bookshelf, present an intimate summer gathering designed to celebrate the joy of reading across genres and generations. The Reading Lounge: Out of the Multiverse offers a blend of quiet discovery and lively conversation, inviting attendees to explore their own literary multiverses through silent reading, interactive bookish activities and games, and a featured author conversation with MARVEL young adult and middle grade fantasy authors Roseanne A. Brown and Ronald L. Smith. A thoughtfully curated selection of books and literary treasures from MahoganyBooks will be available, making it easy to find a new favorite.

When: Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Showtimes: The event runs as a single session; the author conversation is scheduled during the afternoon but no specific start time for that segment is provided.

Tickets: Pay what you can: $5.00–$25.00 per person. The ticket includes optional access to the museum galleries. Your contribution helps Planet Word continue offering programs like The Reading Lounge to a wider audience.

Lineup: Author conversation with Roseanne A. Brown (MARVEL young adult fantasy) and Ronald L. Smith (MARVEL middle grade fantasy). Book selections by MahoganyBooks.

Ages: Recommended for individuals and families with children ages 10 and up.

Venue: Planet Word Museum, Mansard Room. For questions or accessibility needs, contact [email protected].

Note: This event is part of The Reading Lounge summer series, which creates space for readers young and young at heart to connect with stories and community.