Book Club at Bearded Iris
Every first Tuesday at 7 PM
Every first Tuesday at 7 PM
We're partnering with Bearded Iris Brewery for an open book club on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. The vibe is chill. There are no tricky questions or pop quizzes. We believe that books are designed to stimulate conversations between friends.
Here are the books for the next few months:
May 6, 2025: Love and Saffron by Kim Fay.
June 2, 2025: Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.
July 1, 2025: Orbital by Samantha Harvey
August 5, 2025: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green.
September 2, 2025: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.
If you didn't buy the book from us, don't worry. If you didn't read the book, don't worry. We'd love for you to come out, grab a Bearded Iris beer, and hang out.
Banned Book Club
Every Second Sunday at 1 PM
Every Second Sunday at 1 PM
Join us at Taylor Street Art and Books for a bold and thought-provoking book club celebrating the power of banned books! Each second Sunday at 1 PM, we’ll dive into a different title that has faced censorship in schools and other institutions, exploring the stories, ideas, and controversies that make these books so important. We'll be discussing the following:
June 8, 2025: All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto by George M. Johnson.
July 13, 2025: Sold by Patricia McCormick
August 10, 2025: The Handmaid's Tale (graphic novel version) by Margaret Atwood
September 14, 2025: The Bluest Eyes by Toni Morrison
Whether you’re a free speech advocate, a literature lover, or just curious about the books they don’t want you to read, this is your space to engage in open discussions and challenge the status quo.Come for the conversation, stay for the freedom to read.
School Is Out for Summer: Adult Book Fair
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 4–7 PM at Bearded Iris Brewing
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 4–7 PM at Bearded Iris Brewing
Need a summer read for that epic road trip, your reading challenge, or some quality time in the park? We’ve got you covered.
Join us for another round of our Adult Book Fair—a happy mashup of books, beer, and bookish joy.
☀️ Browse handpicked reads
🍺 Grab a cold drink from Bearded Iris
🥐 Nibble on baked goods from Literary Flour
💍 Shop bookish jewelry from Clay & Clover
📖 Chat with fellow readers and hang for a while
☀️ Browse handpicked reads
🍺 Grab a cold drink from Bearded Iris
🥐 Nibble on baked goods from Literary Flour
💍 Shop bookish jewelry from Clay & Clover
📖 Chat with fellow readers and hang for a while
We might even be launching our Summer Reading Challenge—and you’ll be the first to get a peek. 👀
Whether you’re here for the paperbacks or the pilsners, come kick off summer with us.
So, You Want to Write a Book?
Join author, ghostwriter, and Taylor Street Art and Books co-owner Brian Kannard—a 15-year publishing industry veteran with 33 books under his belt—for a 90-minute crash course on what it really takes to write a book. Whether you’re dreaming of your first novel, tackling a nonfiction passion project, or finally organizing that memoir, this workshop will give you the tools to get started (and stay on track).
Join author, ghostwriter, and Taylor Street Art and Books co-owner Brian Kannard—a 15-year publishing industry veteran with 33 books under his belt—for a 90-minute crash course on what it really takes to write a book. Whether you’re dreaming of your first novel, tackling a nonfiction passion project, or finally organizing that memoir, this workshop will give you the tools to get started (and stay on track).
Brian has collaborated with New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors and editors, and he’s bringing that experience to Taylor Street Art and Books for one night only. Topics include:
* Writing strategies for fiction and nonfiction.
* Why you don't need an English degree to write a book.
* Digital tools that streamline your writing.
* Time management for writers with day jobs.
* How to set realistic goals and manage expectations.
* Creative tips to beat writer’s block.
* What you need to know about writing with AI (ethically and effectively).
📍 Taylor Street Art and Books, 100 Taylor Street
📅 Friday, June 6, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Class fee is $35—reserve your spot early by clicking here.
📅 Friday, June 6, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Class fee is $35—reserve your spot early by clicking here.
100 Taylor Street Art Market
On the third Saturday of every month, from 4-9 PM, 100 Taylor Street Art Collective hosts an art market. Over the years, the event has become a staple of Nashville's Germantown community. Art vendors fill the building's hallways to create a unique experience where you can discover new pieces in a relaxed environment. Taylor Street Art and Books are through the end of the art market, so come by and chat with us about what book you're currently reading.