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SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Club - Between Sun and Shadow by Laura Genn
DESCRIPTION:Our Fantasy Book Club selection for July is Between Sun and Shadow by Laura Genn. \nHades and Persephone reimagined on a tidally locked planet\, for fans of queer romance\, mutant superpowers\, eccentric robots\, and much more! \n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \nSixteen-year-old Kori struggles to be a dutiful heiress to the Daylands\, a post-cataclysmic society reliant on chip implants to retain memory. With a strict routine and an overly cautious mother\, Kori has only one friend\, Aspect—an industrial robot she’s repurposed. Determined to awaken sentience in her metal companion\, Kori crash-lands in enemy territory while hunting for a memory that might do the trick. \nRavaged by radiation from a meteorite\, the citizens of the Shadowlands have evolved into beast-like creatures with supernatural abilities. Adria\, a winged mutant\, has wrested control of the Shadowlands from her bloodthirsty parents—but not everyone is so willing to embrace her leadership. What better way to instill confidence in her court than by capturing a foreign princess and demanding ransom? \nHowever\, what began as a political maneuver transforms into a potent attraction as Kori’s longing for relationship echoes Adria’s own. Granted free rein of Adria’s fortress\, Kori stumbles upon a startling revelation that could upend the Daylands entirely. As rebellion grows and Adria’s precarious hold on her throne wavers\, Adria and Kori must join forces to avert all-out war. Does a queen of shadows really stand a chance with a princess of sunlight? Or has the chasm between their nations grown too wide? \nA science fantasy “Beauty and the Beast\,” this action-packed adventure is written in dual point of view and layered with a charming robot\, a cuddly three-headed dog\, mind-bending twists\, and sapphic yearning.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/fantasy-book-club-between-sun-and-shadow-by-laura-genn/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T153000
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Jen and Moody for more great stories about big feelings on a NEW day/time for the month of July!  Jen created My Moody Monster to help people with destructive behavior and mental illness to better cope with their frustrations. When they are better able to cope with their emotions\, it is a lot less stressful for their family as well. \nJen is graciously volunteering her time to read to your children and do some activities with each book to help them understand\, from an early age\, what to do when they feel these big emotions.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/moody-monster-storytime-64/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T113000
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SUMMARY:Babies at the Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:We love Thursdays! There aren’t a lot of opportunities for moms and caregivers to meet and socialize with their little ones. While Rocco’s Reading Room is always available for visits\, the Purple Couch would like to fill that gap by providing the time and the soft space filled with some toys and board books for little ones to explore\, giving moms and caregivers an opportunity to connect.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/babies-at-the-bookshop-57/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T200000
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SUMMARY:Romance Book Club - Romantic Hero by Kirstie Greenwood
DESCRIPTION:A heartbroken romance novelist is must address her writer’s block when the villainous cowboy from her books shows up in the real world. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\nGertie Bickerstaff writes happily-ever-afters for a living. . . . Or she did\, until her own love life fell apart. Now\, her ex is thriving\, her deadline is looming\, and she can’t write a single word. \nThe last thing Gertie needs is more drama—like waking up to find a confused and rugged cowboy on her sofa. And not just any cowboy\, but River Oakley\, the villain from her unfinished novel. Somehow very real . . . and very shirtless. \nRiver wants to go home. Gertie wants her life back. So they strike a deal: he’ll use his cunning ways to help her win back her ex\, she’ll finish the novel\, and\, surely\, he’ll return to whatever world he rode in from. \nBut as River Oakley proves to be so much more than just the bad guy\, Gertie has to choose: the ending she thought she wanted . . . or the plot twist she never saw coming. \nLet’s discuss what happens at Romance Book Club\, Thursday\, July 23 at 7:00pm
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/romance-book-club-romantic-hero-by-kirstie-greenwood/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T113000
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SUMMARY:Stories with Mr. C. - Catnip Mouse
DESCRIPTION:Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/stories-with-mr-c-catnip-mouse/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T180000
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SUMMARY:Bookish Escape Room Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an escape room/scavenger hunt to celebrate the release of Kit Rosewater’s YA Romance Buried Feelings! \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\nPart scavenger hunt\, part escape room\, part jigsaw puzzle. This event is for readers of any age who are up for a bookish adventure through their favorite bookshop. Zero prior knowledge of codes or puzzles required. \nYour ticket to the Buried Feelings Escape Room event includes event activities\, a signed copy of the book\, and a chance to win a $20 gift card. The event will be hosted by Courtney Ahern\, NAHS Librarian. \nAbout the book: Cam was the one who discovered the hunt. He brought it to Ivy like an offering\, took her hand as they combed through San Francisco\, searching for treasure and conspiring against the heteronormative agenda. But that was back then. \nNow juniors\, they’re both out and proud—Cam as a trans man and Ivy as gay—but their friendship isn’t as assured. Problem is\, Ivy can’t reveal Cam’s past betrayal without airing closely guarded secrets of her own. \nAs Ivy comes across the missing link in the treasure hunt from their childhood\, she’s certain she can put the clues together and finally come out on top in the cat-and-mouse game Cam’s been playing with her ever since their friendship ended. \nOnce Cam gets wind of Ivy’s renewed interest in the hunt\, the ex-best friends will go head-to-head in their search for gold. But as they get digging\, they’ll uncover more things buried between them than they bargained for.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/bookish-escape-room-event/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T113000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Writers Round Table – Works in Progress Sharing
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately we’ve had to cancel the event due to a scheduling conflict.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/writers-round-table/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T140000
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SUMMARY:Horror Book Club - The Exorcist by William Blatty
DESCRIPTION:There’s a reason they call them classics. Come discuss the phenomenal #1 bestseller that inspired the classic motion picture\, a landmark of supernatural horror that remains the most terrifying and unforgettable novel ever written. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nOriginally published in 1971\, The Exorcist is a bestselling literary phenomenon and remains one of the most frightening and controversial novels ever written. \nBased on true events of a child’s demonic possession in the 1940s\, The Exorcist tells the story of eleven-year-old Regan MacNeil and her mother Chris\, a famous actress and doting mother. When Regan’s personality unexpectedly shifts and she starts exhibiting disturbing\, often violent behavior\, her desperate mother is driven to seek help from two Catholic priests\, men who will risk everything—including their own souls—in a terrifying rite of exorcism to free the girl from the ancient malevolent force possessing her. \nPurposefully raw and profane\, this landmark of classic horror still has the extraordinary ability to shock readers and cause them to forget that it is “just a story.” More than fifty years after its initial publication\, The Exorcist remains a truly unforgettable reading experience.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/horror-book-club-the-exorcist-by-william-blatty/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T180000
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SUMMARY:Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION:Join the Purple Couch Bookshop to beautify and bedazzle your favorite book! \n\nWe will provide the art space and all the craft supplies. You bring (or buy) the book you’d like to decorate\, and we will provide the rest.  Tickets are $21.50 with tax.  Space is limited\, so sign up now! \n\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/book-bedazzling-8/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T173627Z
CREATED:20260601T173627Z
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SUMMARY:Read to Finley
DESCRIPTION:For the summer\, Finley will be visiting the Purple Couch Bookshop every other Monday morning! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nWe encourage emerging readers to sign up to read to Finley for one of her 15 minute time slots. She is eager to help you improve your confidence and provides free snuggles and endless cuteness.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/read-to-finley-36/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T153000
DTSTAMP:20260611T174903Z
CREATED:20260611T153341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T174903Z
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Jen and Moody for more great stories about big feelings on a NEW day/time for the month of July!  Jen created My Moody Monster to help people with destructive behavior and mental illness to better cope with their frustrations. When they are better able to cope with their emotions\, it is a lot less stressful for their family as well. \nJen is graciously volunteering her time to read to your children and do some activities with each book to help them understand\, from an early age\, what to do when they feel these big emotions.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/moody-monster-storytime-65/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T204510Z
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SUMMARY:Author Debra Curtis - The Laws of Love and Logic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation and signing with Author Debra Curtis. \n\n\n\n\nA story of two sisters\, one impossible choice\, and the long shadow of the past—perfect for readers of Broken Country. \nThe Purple Couch is excited to welcome author Debra Curtis to discuss her novel\, The Laws of Love and Logic. A conversation and Q&A with the author will be followed by a signing. Tax inclusive tickets are $31.88 and include your copy of the book. \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS \nLily Webb has spent years trying to build a steady\, predictable life\, far from the hometown marred by tragedy and the sister she cannot seem to save from herself. \nJane has always been the brilliant sister: fierce\, complicated\, and drawn to the mysteries of the universe. But after their mother’s death\, Jane’s gifts became entangled with addiction\, pulling the sisters into a cycle of love\, guilt\, and heartbreak that neither can escape. \nLily has found comfort in a quiet marriage to a devoted scientist\, one who opened her eyes to the beauty of the natural world and offered her safety and stability. But when her first love\, a boy she lost under devastating circumstances\, returns\, Lily is forced to confront the past she thought she had buried. \nAs old wounds reopen\, and her fragile bond with Jane grows ever more tenuous\, Lily must navigate the tension between the life she’s built and the life she once imagined\, \nSpanning decades and rich with questions of faith\, science\, and the ties that hold us together\, Laws of Love and Logic is a compelling\, emotionally gripping novel about sisterhood\, forgiveness\, and the complicated nature of love. \nDebra Curtis is a retired professor of cultural anthropology at Salve Regina University\, where she specialized in gender and sexuality. This is her first novel. She is the mother of grown-up twin girls and lives in Rhode Island with her husband and her English bulldog\, Harry\, who is the star of much of her TikTok content.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/author-debra-curtis/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T200000
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SUMMARY:Romance Author Victoria Lavine - Not That Kind of Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Author Victoria Lavine will join us in conversation with Kristyn J. Miller to celebrate the release of Not That Kind of Proposal. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we welcome bestselling author of Any Trope But You Victoria Lavine as we celebrate the release of her new rom-com Not That Kind of Proposal. Victoria will be in conversation with Romance author Kristyn J. Miller\, followed by a Q&A and signing. Your $20.19 ticket includes tax and your copy of Not That Kind of Proposal. \nFrom the internationally bestselling author of Any Trope but You comes an enemies-to-lovers rom-com about a hopeless romantic wedding planner and the cynical divorce lawyer forced to help her plan her ex’s wedding. \nGracie Holland can plan the perfect Happily Ever After—unless it’s her own. After a soul-flattening breakup\, she’s rebuilt her life planning weddings at Larkwood—an ivy-covered Rhode Island estate where she lives in the staff cottage (and only occasionally cries herself into a blanket burrito). But when her beloved boss passes away and leaves the estate to her grandson\, Gracie suddenly finds herself pitted against a love-allergic divorce lawyer determined to sell Larkwood by summer’s end—even if it means crushing his grandmother’s legacy and everyone’s jobs beneath his polished wingtips. \nAs someone who cleans up romantic disasters for a living\, Jude Larkwood has no intention of keeping the estate as a wedding venue\, no matter how much he loved his Nana. Selling it is critical for reasons he can’t discuss\, but there’s just one problem: his Nana inexplicably left the guest cottage to the estate’s maddeningly romantic wedding planner\, who has somehow turned his mind into her permanent residence. \nSo\, when Gracie proposes that he help her plan her ex’s shotgun wedding to prove Larkwood is worth saving\, he agrees—on one condition. If she fails to convince him by the big day\, she’ll sell him her cottage. \nBut as bickering and cake tastings turn into late-night confessions\, Gracie and Jude find themselves breaking every vow not to fall for each other. After all\, opposites may attract—but can a hopeless romantic and a professional cynic really say “I do” to their own love story? \nVictoria Lavine’s love of romance novels started in high school with a crate of old bodice rippers and a wink from her local librarian. Now\, she writes her own Happily Ever Afters when she’s not enjoying the great state of Maine with her husband and daughter\, taking orders from her two cats\, or coming up with excellent reasons to make her next latte. \nKristyn J. Miller is the author of Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts and other novels. A lifelong history nerd with a background in museum work\, she finally earned her M.A. in history and museum studies at University of New Hampshire in 2023. In between novels\, she spends her free time wandering peat bogs\, sampling craft beers\, and restoring her old colonial house in rural Maine with her husband.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/save-the-date-author-victoria-lavine/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T151118Z
CREATED:20260601T151118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T151118Z
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SUMMARY:Babies at the Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:We love Thursdays! There aren’t a lot of opportunities for moms and caregivers to meet and socialize with their little ones. While Rocco’s Reading Room is always available for visits\, the Purple Couch would like to fill that gap by providing the time and the soft space filled with some toys and board books for little ones to explore\, giving moms and caregivers an opportunity to connect.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/babies-at-the-bookshop-58/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260703T154336Z
CREATED:20260703T154318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T154336Z
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SUMMARY:Fiction Book Club - The Names by Florence Knapp
DESCRIPTION:The extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change the course of a life? \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\nIn the wake of a catastrophic storm\, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter\, Maia\, to register her son’s birth. Her husband\, Gordon\, a local doctor\, respected in the community but a terrifying and controlling presence at home\, intends for her to name the infant after him. But when the registrar asks what she’d like to call the child\, Cora hesitates… \nSpanning thirty-five years\, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of Cora’s and her young son’s lives\, shaped by her choice of name. In richly layered prose\, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse\, the messy ties of family\, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing. \nWith exceptional sensitivity and depth\, Knapp draws us into the story of one family\, told through a prism of what-ifs\, causing us to consider the “one . . . precious life” we are given. The book’s brilliantly imaginative structure\, propulsive storytelling\, and emotional\, gut-wrenching power are certain to make The Names a modern classic.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/fiction-book-club-the-names-by-florence-knapp/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260706T210420Z
CREATED:20260506T152918Z
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Jeza Belle - Secrets in the Tallgrass
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome drag queen and author Jeza Belle to celebrate the release of her newest book\, Secrets in the Tallgrass. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we welcome Drag Queen\, Comedian\, Producer\, and Award-Winning Author Jeza Belle to celebrate the release of her newest book\, Secrets in the Tallgrass. \nJeza will be joined by special guest MargOH! Channing in conversation with Bookstagrammer and friend of the store Colby Daniel. Tickets are free\, but registered guests will receive 10% off the book. Sign-up at the link in our bio or the events page of our website. We recommend preordering your book with your ticket to guarantee a copy. Backlist titles can be preordered on our website. \nJeza Belle’s guest articles have appeared everywhere from the Huffington Post to the Advocate. Jeza’s books include the beloved\, trashy cookbook “The Harlot’s Guide to Classy Cocktails\,” and the highly controversial\, “Jeza’s Jesus Juice-A Drag Queen’s Christian Devotional\,” which broke ground as the first mainstream Christian book written by a drag queen anywhere in the world. Additionally\, Jeza has ventured into the world of historical fiction with The Presence Collection\, four standalone novels that feature LGBTQ+ main characters in settings where their existence has been minimized or ignored. The first two books\, “Blood Rouge\,” and “The Freedom to Love\,” have received high praise for their bold and fresh takes on significant historical periods. Jeza Belle has proven time and time again that she is a force to be reckoned with in all aspects of entertainment. \nMargOH! Channing is an established drag legend\, comedian\, cabaret star\, and writer widely recognized for her signature “boozy chanteuse” persona. Renowned for her witty humor\, raspy\, gin-soaked live vocals\, and over-the-top characterizations\, she has been a prominent fixture in the East Coast queer nightlife and performance art scene for over three decades. She has been nominated for two MAC Awards for her NYC cabaret shows “Tipsy” and “MargOH! Sings the Booze”. Recently MargOH! returned to the cabaret stage\, after a 4 year hiatus\, with an all new show “Over-Sharing” and after a sold out run she will return to Pangea in September and beyond… \nColby Daniel is a kindergarten teacher with 14 years of experience creating inclusive\, engaging classrooms where every child feels seen and supported. He holds a master’s degree in Community Engagement and DEI\, which shapes his commitment to building welcoming spaces in and beyond the classroom. Outside of school\, Colby runs a vibrant Bookstagram and organizes book clubs and literary events that bring readers together. He often shares insights on living with ADHD and his experience receiving a kidney transplant\, using both as sources of strength and connection. Colby is currently working on an original writing project\, continuing his passion for storytelling. \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/author-event-signing-and-qa-with-jeza-belle/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T113000
DTSTAMP:20260706T184900Z
CREATED:20260706T184900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T184900Z
UID:8068-1785582000-1785583800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Stories with Mr. C.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/stories-with-mr-c/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T181947Z
CREATED:20260625T174859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T181947Z
UID:7954-1785672000-1785690000@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:I Survived: A Historical Celebration
DESCRIPTION:History comes to life at our special event\, “I Survived: A Historic Celebration”. \nPlease join us for a drop-in event from 12-5pm on Sunday\, August 2. \nWe are very excited for an afternoon full of games\, activities\, and more based on the bestselling books from Lauren Tarshis series: I Survived the American Revolution.  It is sure to be a great time for children and adults of all ages.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/i-survived-a-historical-celebration/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T154517Z
CREATED:20260724T154517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T154517Z
UID:8193-1785855600-1785857400@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Jen and Moody for more great stories about big feelings on a NEW day/time for the month of August!  Jen created My Moody Monster to help people with destructive behavior and mental illness to better cope with their frustrations. When they are better able to cope with their emotions\, it is a lot less stressful for their family as well. \nJen is graciously volunteering her time to read to your children and do some activities with each book to help them understand\, from an early age\, what to do when they feel these big emotions.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/moody-monster-storytime-66/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T135532Z
CREATED:20260601T134630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T135532Z
UID:7683-1785870000-1785873600@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:A.K. Caggiano's Book Launch - Eclipse of the Crown
DESCRIPTION:For fans of Kimberly Lemming and The Princess Bride – the epic conclusion to AK Caggiano’s Villains & Virtues series. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\nThe Purple Couch Bookshop is excited to welcome back indie sensation A.K. Caggiano was we celebrate the epic third book in the Villains & Virtues series\, perfect for fans of The Princess Bride\, following a not-so-evil-anymore demon lord and the baroness responsible for his change of heart who finally must confront their feelings for each other. But how can they admit their attraction when the world is ending? \nNothing about Damien Maleficus Bloodthorne’s evil destiny has gone according to plan. The reason? The kindhearted baroness who has somehow managed to entangle herself in his softening heart. But once again amongst his peers at Yvlcon\, the preeminent congregation of the vilest and most unscrupulous villains in existence\, Damien’s moral growth is threatened just when he’s learning to be slightly less evil. Consequently\, Amma finds her own virtue in peril when faced with so much temptation\, namely in the form of a domineering blood mage she can’t—or doesn’t want—to say no to. \nBut a burgeoning romance is doused in the coldest of baths when the Grand Order of Dread commands Damien to once again face the swirling vortex of entropy that’s been hunting them all over the realm. The coming eclipse points to devastation and destruction\, with annihilation impossible to avoid\, prophecy being\, well\, prophecy\, after all. \nBut there’s an entire fortnight before the world is supposed to end\, and surely that’s enough time to find some way around it. . . or at the very least to confess one’s devotion to the other before it all burns down around them. \nTickets are $20.18 per person and include a copy of the special edition paperback\, featuring intricately sprayed edges.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/a-k-caggianos-book-launch-eclipse-of-the-crown/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260706T181754Z
CREATED:20260706T181754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T181754Z
UID:8064-1785956400-1785963600@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/private-event-4/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T151237Z
CREATED:20260601T151223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T151237Z
UID:7715-1786012200-1786015800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Babies at the Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:We love Thursdays! There aren’t a lot of opportunities for moms and caregivers to meet and socialize with their little ones. While Rocco’s Reading Room is always available for visits\, the Purple Couch would like to fill that gap by providing the time and the soft space filled with some toys and board books for little ones to explore\, giving moms and caregivers an opportunity to connect.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/babies-at-the-bookshop-59/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T150717Z
CREATED:20260608T150112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T150717Z
UID:7816-1786039200-1786046400@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:With traditional book clubs there’s the scramble to finish the selected book\, and the pressure to have something smart to say. Wouldn’t it be great to have a book club where you could just enjoy books and friends —without any homework? \nCLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT \nAt Silent Book Club\, there’s no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks\, audiobooks\, textbooks\, comic books… it’s BYOBook. Join us at the Purple Couch Bookshop to socialize from 6:00-6:30pm. Staff will be on hand to help you find a great read if you need one. Then\, from 6:30-7:30\, pick a spot and read whatever makes you happy. The store will stay open until 8:00pm for those who need to finish one more chapter or are ready to find their next great book.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/thursday-silent-book-club-5/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260716T161454Z
CREATED:20260716T150734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T161454Z
UID:8138-1786125600-1786132800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION:Join the Purple Couch Bookclub to beautify and bedazzle your favorite book!\n\nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat\n\n\n\nBeautify your favorite book in great company at the Purple Couch Bookshop’s first Book Bedazzling night. We will provide the art space and all the craft supplies. You bring (or buy) the book you’d like to decorate\, and we will provide the rest. Space is limited\, so sign up now! NEW – Due to the volume of supplies being used\, and staff time needed for clean-up\, we now require that bedazzlers are age 14+.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/book-bedazzling-9/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T113000
DTSTAMP:20260805T170628Z
CREATED:20260706T184951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T170628Z
UID:8072-1786186800-1786188600@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Storytime with Children's Author Andrew Hacket
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome Children’s Author Andrew Hacket to the shop to celebrate his new book In This Classroom. This empowering picture book helps children understand that school is a place of opportunity\, where they will learn from setbacks\, support each other through difficulties and ultimately grow in ways they never imagined.  In This Classroom encourages children to embrace mistakes and challenges\, reinforcing that growth stems from perseverance and support. \nNo registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/stories-with-mr-c-2/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260806T184227Z
CREATED:20260601T163654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T184227Z
UID:7733-1786190400-1786212000@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Warhammer Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:This is a great opportunity to get a game in or to work on building and painting with friends.  Drop in any time this afternoon.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/warhammer-drop-in-11/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warhammer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T151425Z
CREATED:20260629T151357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T151425Z
UID:7988-1786280400-1786284000@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Romantasy Book Club - Dire Bound by Sable Sorenson
DESCRIPTION:Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this spicy\, page-turning romantasy. \n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \nGet ready for Direbound by Sable Sorensen. \nThis fantasy adventure delivers powerful magic\, danger\, romance\, and high-stakes tension from beginning to end. \nSpice Level: Hot\nSunday\, August 9\n1 PM \nJoin fellow romantasy readers for an afternoon of books\, conversation\, and community.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/romantasy-book-club-dire-bound-by-sable-sorenson/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260625T171137Z
CREATED:20260625T171137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T171137Z
UID:7950-1786284000-1786291200@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Callie’s Craft Cult
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual\, bring-your-own-project crafternoon at your favorite bookshop. Whether you knit\, crochet\, journal\, or something else entirely\, you’re welcome!  While we generally have lots of space\, we ask that you please sign up so we can make sure to set up enough seating. \nCLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/callies-craft-cult-10/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T173742Z
CREATED:20260601T173742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T173742Z
UID:7744-1786357800-1786361400@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Read to Finley
DESCRIPTION:For the summer\, Finley will be visiting the Purple Couch Bookshop every other Monday morning! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nWe encourage emerging readers to sign up to read to Finley for one of her 15 minute time slots. She is eager to help you improve your confidence and provides free snuggles and endless cuteness.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/read-to-finley-37/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T153000
DTSTAMP:20260810T154540Z
CREATED:20260724T160134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T154540Z
UID:8196-1786460400-1786462200@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Jen and Moody for more great stories about big feelings on a NEW day/time for the month of August!  Jen created My Moody Monster to help people with destructive behavior and mental illness to better cope with their frustrations. When they are better able to cope with their emotions\, it is a lot less stressful for their family as well. \nJen is graciously volunteering her time to read to your children and do some activities with each book to help them understand\, from an early age\, what to do when they feel these big emotions.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/moody-monster-storytime-67/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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