Get ready for the most magical fall day on Long Island! The Audiobook Walking Club of Long Island proudly presents the 1st Annual Long Island Book Crawl — a full day literary adventure on three chartered luxury buses visiting 8 of Long Island's most beloved independent bookstores across Nassau and Suffolk County on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026.

Each ticket includes a blind date with a book, custom tote bag, official bookstore passport to stamp at every stop, exclusive swag, and digital discount card valid at all 8 stores.

Choose your bus at checkout — Merrick, Massapequa or Oyster Bay LIRR — and spend 40 minutes at each of 8 hand-picked indie bookstores while we handle all the driving. Lunch is on you at our curated partner restaurants along the route.

October is National Book Month, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than spending the entire day supporting the independent bookstores that make Long Island special.

When you grab a ticket to the First Annual Audiobook Walking Club Book Crawl, you're doing more than joining the adventure, you're helping change lives. We've chosen Humanitix as our ticketing platform because 100% of their booking fee profits go directly to high-impact social projects, including education for disadvantaged children and global health support. This community has already transformed thousands of lives. Every ticket sold makes a difference. This isn't just a bookstore trip. It's the book lover's day out Long Island has been waiting for.

Limited tickets only — don't miss out!

🎟️ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET

Every ticket includes:

🎁 Blind date with a book — a mystery wrapped book curated just for you

📖 Official Book Crawl passport — collect all 8 stamps as a keepsake

✨ Exclusive swag bag gift

📄 Digital discount card — exclusive discounts at all 8 bookstores sent the morning of the event

🚌 PICKUP LOCATIONS and SCHEDULE:

🔵 Bus Merrick LIRR: 8:45am - 7:00pm

🟢 Bus Massapequa LIRR: 9:15am - 7:50pm

🟠 Bus Oyster Bay LIRR: 9:45am - 8:15pm

Please arrive at your pickup location at least 30 minutes before departure. Free parking is available at all three LIRR stations. Each bus returns to its original pickup station at the end of the day.

🍽️ LUNCH

A 45-minute lunch break is included in the schedule at a curated partner restaurant along the route. Lunch is at your own expense. Each bus visits a different restaurant in a different town, so every bus has a unique experience!

📋 IMPORTANT DETAILS

Arrive 30 minutes before your departure time

Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable through our secure Humanitix resale system. Simply click "Manage Order" in your confirmation email to transfer your ticket to someone else.

Must be 18 or older to attend

Bring your ticket QR code on your phone or printed

Bring cash or card for books and lunch

This is a rain or shine event — your luxury bus keeps you comfortable all day 😄

Please confirm ADA accessibility requirements at time of booking by contacting us directly.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is parking free?

Yes! Free parking is available at all three LIRR pickup stations.

What if I miss my bus?

Contact Audiobook Walking Club immediately at Audiobookwalkingclubli@gmail.com

Can I switch buses after purchasing?

Bus switches are subject to availability. Please contact us at audiobookwalkingclubli@gmail.com to request a switch.

Will there be food on the bus?

We recommend eating breakfast before departure. Lunch is at a curated partner restaurant at your own expense. Light snacks are not provided but feel free to bring your own!

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and walking shoes — you'll be exploring beautiful Long Island towns!

Can I buy tickets at the door?

No — this is a pre-ticketed event only. All tickets must be purchased in advance through this page.

How will I receive my discount card?

Your digital discount card will be emailed to you the morning of October 3rd with exclusive discounts from all 8 bookstores.

STAY CONNECTED

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@AudiobookWalkingClubLI

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Questions? Contact audiobookwalkingclubli@gmail.com

See you on the bus! 🚌📚🎃

Contact the host of Long Islands 1st Annual Book Crawl - Bus: Merrick