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Royal Book Bash in the DMV 2025

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Royal Book Bash in the DMV is an annual event featuring authors from around the region.
insert_invitation Sat, Nov 1 at 9:30 AM (EDT) - Sun, Nov 2 at 12:00 PM (EST)
location_on DoubleTree by Hilton Annapolis, Annapolis, Maryland
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local_activity Annapolis Halloween Ghost Tour
$31.00 + $2.39 fees
$31.00 + $2.39 fees
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For our Friday night activity (10/31/25), we've booked a private walking tour with U.S. Ghost Adventures. The tour covers about a mile in Downtown Annapolis and starts at 7pm. It's possible we will be able to use the hotel shuttle for transportation--we're looking into it. Otherwise, we'll try to carpool over. The tour will be held rain or shine. The ticket price covers the full cost of the tour. After the tour, you can tip at your discretion.
local_activity The Royal Reader VIP Experience (Golden Ticket)
$100.00 + $5.87 fees
$100.00 + $5.87 fees
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This royal all access pass includes BOTH Saturday author signing sessions (9:30-11:30 and 1-3 pm), Saturday lunch, the Saturday night Pampering Princesses Pajama Party, and the Sunday brunch! You'll be the ultimate VIP! This ticket is only available to 25 lucky people, and is a huge savings from the ala carte ticket prices!
local_activity Sparkly Tiara VIP Ticket
$50.00 + $3.35 fees
$50.00 + $3.35 fees
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Tiaras are optional with this VIP ticket that will have you feeling like a queen! As a Tiara VIP, you will receive admission to BOTH Saturday author signing sessions (930-1130 and 1-3), and you'll be treated to lunch with the authors and other VIPs. Does NOT include Saturday night pajama party or Sunday brunch.
local_activity The Saturday am Signing Session
$5.00 + $1.08 fees
$5.00 + $1.08 fees
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This ticket grants admission to the morning book signing which runs from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on Saturday.
local_activity The Saturday pm Signing Session
$5.00 + $1.08 fees
$5.00 + $1.08 fees
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This ticket grants admission to the afternoon book signing which runs from 1 to 3 pm on Saturday.
local_activity The DoubleTree Saturday Signing Sessions
$10.00 + $1.33 fees
$10.00 + $1.33 fees
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This ticket grants admission to BOTH the morning book signing and afternoon book signing sessions on Saturday. Session 1: 9:30 to 11:30 and Session 2: 1-3 pm.
local_activity Pampering Princesses Pajama Party
$45.00 + $3.09 fees
$45.00 + $3.09 fees
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Put on your favorite pj's and slippers and prepare to be treated like a princess by our spaliday vendors, featuring skin care, glam, massage, jewelry, and more. Relax and get some holiday shopping done early, from 7 pm to 10 pm Saturday night. We'll indulge you with a cash bar and decadent chocolate fondue, famous cookie bar, and signature display of vegetables, cheeses, and fruits. If you are a signing author, registered assistant, or Royal Reader VIP, you do NOT need to purchase this ticket.
local_activity A Royal Farewell Sunday Brunch
$32.00 + $2.44 fees
$32.00 + $2.44 fees
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Bid farewell until next year to your author and reader friends, old and new. Be among the first to hear about the next Lucky Mountains event! The Chesapeake Buffet consists of Sliced Fruit | Scrambled Eggs | Choice of French Toast or Pancakes | Breakfast Potatoes | Bacon and Sausage. Served with Regular and Decaf Coffee, Assorted Gourmet Teas, Apple, Orange and Cranberry Juices. 10 am to noon.

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