Oregon Books and Games will host a public book launch event on January 24th from 3 pm to 5 pm celebrating the release of The Wind Witch Murders, a new novel by local author Casey Dunn. The event will take place at the bookstore’s downtown Grants Pass location at 150 N.E. E Street, situated at the corner of 7th and E Streets, and is open to the public.
The two-hour gathering is designed to bring together readers, local businesses, and the regional literary community in an informal retail setting. Customers who make a purchase during the event window will be entered into a raffle for book-themed prizes provided by several Southern Oregon businesses, creating a collaborative atmosphere that blends independent publishing with community commerce.
Raffle contributions include goods from Fiona Bean, Rita’s, Tierra Del Sol, Sandi’s Candies, and Mystic Valley Farm Tea Shop. The inclusion of multiple local partners reflects an emphasis on supporting small businesses while promoting a locally written work, reinforcing the bookstore’s role as a community-centered cultural space.
The Wind Witch Murders is described as a southern gothic mystery rooted in small-town tension, superstition, and long-held secrets. The novel explores how fear and rumor can shape communities when violence intersects with unresolved histories, offering a suspense-driven narrative that appeals to readers who favor atmospheric mysteries with strong psychological depth.
Oregon Books and Games operates six days a week with extended weekday hours, opening Monday through Friday at 8:30 am and closing at 6 pm. Saturday hours run from 9:30 am to 5 pm, while Sunday hours are from 11 am to 3 pm. These hours allow ample opportunity for community members to visit the store beyond the launch event, browse its selection, and engage with upcoming author events and programming.
The January 24 launch reflects a growing trend among independent bookstores to prioritize accessible, in-store events that encourage local participation rather than ticketed or limited-entry gatherings. By combining a book release with retail activity and local partnerships, the event underscores the bookstore’s broader mission to serve as a hub for readers, writers, and small businesses in the Grants Pass area.
Additional details about the book and future events are available through Oregon Books and Games’ website, which features information on new releases, store hours, and community programming tied to the regional literary scene.