About us
Located in the heart of downtown Waco, Texas, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe offers new books in general categories, unique toys and gifts, and a cafe serving coffee, food, beer and wine.
Featuring an iconic outdoor mural, 6-foot wooden owl, Narnia-esque lamppost, and a secret wardrobe entrance into the children’s section, Fabled offers a nostalgic and whimsical environment for readers of all ages.
From Attendees
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“I had such a wonderful time at Fabled Bookshop’s Booklover Weekend! The event was beautifully organized with amazing authors, updates directly from publisher reps, and fun activities with other readers that made it a true celebration of reading and community.”
— Amy Burden, Booklover Weekend 2025 Guest
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“Booklover Weekend was a perfect combination of socializing with fellow book lovers, meeting authors and publishing representatives, and quiet downtime to soothe the soul. Sprinkle in good food, sweet treats, and a live podcast recording and it was a dream come true! I’m already planning for the next one.”
— Maria McElroy, Booklover Weekend 2025 Guest
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“Walking into Booklover Weekend was like walking into a hug. It started with a room full of strangers and ended with a room full of friends.”
– Laquita Dettman, Booklover Weekend 2025 Guest
Testimonials from Guest Authors
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“Attending Booklover Weekend as an author was a dream come true. A room filled with passionate, brilliant book lovers enjoying each other’s company and hosted by one of the best indie bookstores in America? Going to this is the stuff of bucket lists.”
— Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of Colton Gentry’s Third Act
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"You don’t need a reason to visit the adorable town of Waco, Texas, but if you did—the impossibly charming Fabled Bookshop has you covered! Booklover Weekend is a feast of bookish delights—from quality time in one of the cutest bookstores in Texas to feasts and conversations with other readers and some of the store’s favorite authors . . . it’s the kind of nourishing experience that will stay with you for years to come.”
— Katherine Center, NYT bestselling author of The Love Haters
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"A joyous experience for authors and readers alike—Fabled's Booklover Weekend is what bookworms' dreams are made of! I will always cherish being part of this magical retreat."
— Ashley Winstead, Bestselling author of In My Dreams I Hold A Knife
