December at The Charmed Page: A Month of Magic, Community, and Much-Needed Support
December always feels a little enchanted, doesn’t it? The twinkle lights go up, the air smells like sugar cookies and nostalgia, and suddenly everyone is looking for that perfect moment of comfort — a good book, a warm drink, a place that feels like home.
At The Charmed Page, December isn’t just another month on the calendar. It’s one of our biggest opportunities to bring our community together before we close out the year. Our little indie bookstore is glowing with holiday energy — shelves full of special editions, tables stacked with gifts for readers and writers, and a calendar filled with events designed to spark creativity, connection, and joy.
But this year… we need to be honest with you.
Running a small independent bookstore in Southwest Louisiana is beautiful, meaningful, and incredibly hard — especially in the holiday season, when the difference between a business surviving or disappearing forever often comes down to a handful of purchases made right here at home.
We have poured every ounce of heart (and frankly, every ounce of savings) into creating a space for readers, writers, and local creators. A space built with local authors in mind, helping to strengthen a community where their stories now appear in more and more corners of Lake Charles. A space that feels like it belongs to the people who walk through its golden doors.
And the truth is: your support this month will determine whether The Charmed Page is still here in 2026.
That isn’t easy to say. But we believe in transparency just as much as we believe in stories.
What We’re Offering This Month
December is packed with experiences meant to delight, inspire, and wrap you in that cozy-holiday-bookstore glow. From hands-on creative nights to themed parties to local author gatherings, we’ve built a lineup we’re incredibly proud of — a lineup made specifically for this community.
👉 View our full December Events Calendar & RSVP:
https://charmedpagebooks.com/apps/events/calendar 
Every ticket purchased, every seat filled, every friend you bring with you — all of it helps keep our doors open, our shelves full, and our events alive.
How You Can Help (Even If You Can’t Shop Right Now)
Holiday budgets are tight for many people — we completely understand. Supporting your local indie bookstore doesn’t have to cost much (or anything at all). Even the smallest actions make a big difference:
- Leave us a Google review
- Follow & share our posts on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook
- Recommend us to a friend
- Bring someone new to browse
- Forward this post to fellow readers
- Attend an event when you can
- Choose local whenever possible
And if you want to support us through book buying but can’t always make it into the shop, there are online options that still directly support The Charmed Page:
📚 Use Libro.fm for your audiobooks — every audiobook purchased there supports our store.
📚 Shop through our Bookshop.org page for Ebooks and titles we may not have on our shelves — we receive a commission from each sale.
These small choices make a tremendous impact.
Why Your Support Matters
Bookstores aren’t just retail spaces. They’re ecosystems — of ideas, creativity, connection, and community magic. When you support The Charmed Page, you’re helping sustain:
📚 Local authors & creators
📚 Youth writers & book clubs
📚 Community workshops & events
📚 A safe, joyful place for readers of all ages
Your support helps us continue offering a home for stories, creativity, and connection right here in Lake Charles.
A Final Note From the Heart
If you’ve discovered a favorite book on our shelves…
If you’ve made a new friend at one of our events…
If you love seeing local authors celebrated…
If this little golden-door bookstore has brought you any joy this year…
We hope you’ll consider supporting us this December. It truly, genuinely matters more than we can put into words.
You keep the magic alive.
You keep the stories going.
You keep The Charmed Page turning.
— Riah
Owner of The Charmed Page