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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T181754Z
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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
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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-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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T173742Z
CREATED:20260601T173742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T173742Z
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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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T153000
DTSTAMP:20260810T154540Z
CREATED:20260724T160134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T154540Z
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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260730T144956Z
CREATED:20260629T165224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T144956Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Book Club - Her Wicked Roots by Tanya Pell
DESCRIPTION:A dark and atmospheric sapphic gothic horror novel filled with mystery\, obsession\, and deadly secrets. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a haunting and beautifully written queer gothic novel that blends mystery\, romance\, and botanical horror into an unforgettable reading experience. \nWhen Cordelia Beecher escapes the charity school where she was raised in search of her missing brother\, she follows a trail of clues to the quiet town of Farrow. But no one seems to know who he is—or what happened to him. Desperate for answers\, Cordelia finds refuge at Edenfield\, a sprawling estate owned by the enigmatic Lady Evangeline\, a renowned botanist known for sheltering young women in need. \nAs Cordelia settles into life at the estate and grows closer to Evangeline’s daughter Briar\, she begins to uncover unsettling secrets hidden among the gardens and glasshouses. When evidence emerges that her brother may have once lived at Edenfield\, Cordelia becomes determined to discover the truth\, even if it means confronting the darkness growing beneath the estate’s beautiful surface. \nInspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic tale Rappaccini’s Daughter\, Her Wicked Roots is an atmospheric sapphic gothic filled with poisonous blooms\, family secrets\, obsession\, and questions about the fine line between protection and control. Fans of Mexican Gothic\, Midsommar\, and eerie slow-burn horror will find plenty to love. \n“Darkly enchanting\, HER WICKED ROOTS is haunting\, propulsive and as hypnotic as the poisonous blooms at the novel’s heart. Truly a bewitching sapphic delight.” – Francesca May\, author of Wild and Wicked Things and This Vicious Hunger \nWhy you should join us \nThis is more than a book club—it’s a space to connect\, reflect\, and celebrate queer stories together. Whether you’ve finished the book\, just started\, or simply want to be part of the conversation\, you are welcome. We center community over completion and conversation over perfection. Expect thoughtful discussion\, lots of laughs\, and a welcoming group that shows up for each other. \nAll are welcome. No need to be queer to attend—just come ready to listen\, share\, and be part of something meaningful.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/queer-book-club-her-wicked-roots-by-tanya-pell/
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:20260813T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T151356Z
CREATED:20260601T151356Z
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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-60/
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:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T174402Z
CREATED:20260629T172147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T174402Z
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SUMMARY:Thriller Book Club - The Season of Sinking by Daphne Woolsoncroft
DESCRIPTION:From a hit true crime podcaster turned novelist\, a woman’s unsettling past creeps back to her consciousness as she returns to her hometown. \n\n\n\n\nOur August Thriller Book Club Selection is The Season of Sinking by Daphne Woolsoncroft. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \nWhen Imogen Bly’s mother suddenly passes away\, she leaves her Seattle apartment and returns to Lake Blair—the picturesque Washington town where she grew up. After Imogen and her twin sister Amelia arrive\, ready to pack up their mother’s home\, strange things begin to happen\, reminding Imogen of her long held feelings of dread surrounding her hometown. \nImogen enlists the help of her first crush\, next-door neighbor Rory\, to uncover the truth about her mother’s death and the traumatic event she experienced as a child. But is the boy who got away really the man with something to hide? Or is the suspicious neighbor in the house across the lake behind it all? \nWhen Imogen’s own family’s tragedies lead her to question the disappearance of a local young woman the previous year\, her persistent unease becomes terrifyingly real and suddenly nowhere feels safe …
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/thriller-book-club-the-season-of-sinking-by-daphne-woolsoncroft/
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:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T113000
DTSTAMP:20260706T185036Z
CREATED:20260706T185036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T185036Z
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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-3/
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:20260815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T183000
DTSTAMP:20260805T172402Z
CREATED:20260211T215444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T172402Z
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SUMMARY:Bookstore Romance Day Authors Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join the Purple Couch as we celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with a panel of some of our favorite authors! \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\nThe Purple Couch’s Romance community can’t be beat. Join us for a raucous conversation\, Q&A\, and signing with some of our favorite local Romance authors. This year’s event will be featuring Kate Canterbary\, Jules Cohen\, Jenny Howe\, Victoria Lavine & Kristyn Miller and Moderator Lauren H. Mae. \nYour $10 ticket includes entry and 10% off each author’s featured title. More details to come. Last year’s event sold out\, so don’t wait to grab your ticket!
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/save-the-date-bookstore-romance-day/
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:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T161318Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to hold space with us on select Sunday mornings from 10am -12pm. \nCLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT \nWith 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? \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 10:00-10:30am. Staff will be on hand to help you find a great read if you need one. Then\, from 10:30-11:30\, pick a spot and read whatever makes you happy. The store will be opening to the public at 12pm for those who need to finish one more chapter or are ready to find their next great book.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/sunday-silent-book-club-16/
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:20260816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260730T143124Z
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Club - Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
DESCRIPTION:A “tradwife” influencer suddenly awakens in the brutal reality of 1855— is it an elaborate hoax or something more sinister? \n\n\n\n\nOur Fantasy Book Club selection for August is Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n“A bold and biting satire\, Yesteryear…will have you cackling and gasping right to the final page.”\n—Nita Prose\, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid series \nMy name was Natalie Heller Mills\, and I was perfect at being alive. \nNatalie lives a traditional lifestyle. Her charming farmhouse is rustic\, her husband a handsome cowboy\, her six children each more delightful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers behind the scenes\, her kitchen hiding industrial-grade fridges and ovens\, her husband the heir to a political dynasty? What Natalie’s followers—all 8 million of them—don’t know won’t hurt them. And The Angry Women? The privileged\, Ivy League\, coastal elite haters who call her an antifeminist iconoclast? They’re sick with jealousy. Because Natalie isn’t simply living the good life\, she’s living the ideal—and just so happens to be building an empire from it. \nUntil one morning she wakes up in a life that isn’t hers. Her home\, her husband\, her children—they’re all familiar\, but something’s off. Her kitchen is warmed by a sputtering fire rather than electricity\, her children are dirty and strange\, and her soft-handed husband is suddenly a competent farmer. Just yesterday Natalie was curating photos of homemade jam for her Instagram\, and now she’s expected to haul firewood and handwash clothes until her fingers bleed. Has she become the unwitting star of a ruthless reality show? Could it really be time travel? Is she being tested by God? By Satan? When Natalie suffers a brutal injury in the woods\, she realizes two things: This is not her beautiful life\, and she must escape by any means possible. \nA gripping\, electrifying novel that is as darkly funny as it is frightening\, Yesteryear is a gimlet-eyed look at tradition\, fame\, faith\, and the grand performance of womanhood.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/fantasy-book-club-yesteryear-by-caro-claire-burke/
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:20260818T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T153000
DTSTAMP:20260818T021358Z
CREATED:20260724T160908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T021358Z
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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-68/
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:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T173916Z
CREATED:20260602T164052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T173916Z
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SUMMARY:Jenny Howe's SummerWeen Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Join Jenny Howe\, Aleese Lin\, and Kelly Andrew as we celebrate the release of Jenny’s new YA Romance\, How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House! \n\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\nIn this spooky\, small-town Summerween romance\, an amateur ghost hunter and a supernatural skeptic team up for a haunted home renovation project. But is their relationship the real fixer upper? \nJenny Howe\, one of our favorite authors\, returns to The Purple Couch to celebrate the release of her second Young Adult novel How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House. She will be in conversation with fellow authors Aleese Lin and Kelly Andrew to make it a celebration of spooky SummerWeen reads. Your $13.80 tax-inclusive ticket includes the panel and your copy of How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House. Please email us at mailto:info@purplecouchbookshop.live if you’d like to reserve copies of Jenny’s backlist or Aleese or Kelly’s books. \nAbout the book: Amity Callaway is sick of being known as the weird girl. As annoyed as she is that her recently divorced mom just moved them across the country to the tiny\, quirky town of Harlow’s Rest\, Massachusetts\, it could be the fresh start she needs. Until Amity discovers their absolute disaster of a new house is supposedly haunted. \nTheo Hargrave\, amateur ghost hunter and son of the local general contractor\, is a true believer. When he shows up on their property with his EMF reader in hand\, Amity is ready to debunk all his theories. \nBut even Amity can admit their home renovation is doomed. Nothing is going right\, from the paint that refuses to dry to the fixtures that keep coming loose. So Amity and Theo strike a deal—his family’s construction expertise for her help investigating the house’s supernatural secrets. Even scarier than ghosts\, though? Amity’s growing feelings for Theo. \nSamantha Spük: Paranormal Wedding Planner by Aleese Lin: Samantha Spük is your go-to wedding planner\, be it for werewolf\, vampire\, or fae…even if that’s the last thing she would’ve imagined. Samantha “Sabby” Spük has spent her life trying to escape her family’s legacy of supernatural chaos. But then she gets the call: Grandma Rose is gone\, and Sabby has been named executor of her (ahem\, magically binding) will. Now Sabby is stuck in her dreaded hometown of Salem\, Massachusetts\, taking on odd jobs for not-so-human locals—until she can sell the family home. Sabby might pull these weddings off in time to salvage her accounting career…but is she ready to say goodbye to her paranormal one? \nThe Gravewood by Kelly Andrew: The first in a darkly romantic duology that explores disability\, obsession\, and the twisted limits of loyalty. \nShea Parker has lived her entire life in the shadow of the Gravewood\, an impassable forest that’s cut off her town from the rest of the world. With resources limited and supplies scarce\, Shea is forced to carefully ration her hearing aid batteries. When her stash runs out\, she’ll be left in the silence. Desperate\, Shea turns to the only person who can help — Oliver Lysander\, the volatile leader of a vampiric gang that rules the Gravewood. \nThe arrangement between Shea and Lysander starts off simply enough. She gives him her blood. He tracks down batteries. They don’t cross any lines. They don’t make it personal. But when Shea’s best friend is lured into the Gravewood\, her disappearance brings her older brother home from the frontlines. Asher Thorley is willing to do whatever it takes to find his sister\, even if it means holding Shea’s ugliest secrets over her head. For the first time ever\, Shea finds herself leaving home. Swallowed up in the dreamlike dark of the Gravewood and traveling in the company of killers\, it isn’t long before she risks becoming one herself.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/jenny-howes-summerween-spectacular/
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:20260820T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260818T021457Z
CREATED:20260601T151531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T021457Z
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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-61/
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:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T021535Z
CREATED:20260805T175237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T021535Z
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SUMMARY:Romance Book Club - The Missed Connection by Tia Williams
DESCRIPTION:An intensely romantic tale about a woman searching for her handsome seatmate on a European flight & the unexpected places her hunt for love. \n\n\n\n\nThis month\, the Romance Book Club will be joined by Guest Moderator Amy from Lala Books in Lowell. \nCLICK HERE TO LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING \nNew York Times bestselling author Tia Williams returns with an intensely romantic\, deliciously sexy tale about a woman searching for her handsome seatmate on a European flight—and the unexpected places her hunt for love leads her. \nSasha Cruz knows types. As a booked-and-busy casting agent\, she’s always casting—at happy hour\, the grocery store\, everywhere. She’s all about finding the perfect person to slot into the perfect role. What she doesn’t do\, however\, is relationships. Too much energy\, not enough time. \nOn a flight to Paris for work\, a chance encounter with her type changes everything. Sasha’s seated next to a broodingly attractive mystery man\, and sparks fly—but they never exchange contact information. Convinced she’s lost out on her soulmate\, Sasha emails her work friend for help\, but accidentally writes to the entire company worldwide! The international manhunt to find Seat F begins. \nMeanwhile Sasha takes matters into her own hands. She hires a smoldering detective she knew in another lifetime—who complicates matters in unforeseen (and irresistible) ways. \nWith a worldwide search underway\, will love take flight for Sasha?
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/romance-book-club-the-missed-connection-by-tia-williams/
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:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T113000
DTSTAMP:20260818T021557Z
CREATED:20260706T185136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T021557Z
UID:8076-1787396400-1787398200@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-4/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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