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  • A.K. Caggiano’s Book Launch – Eclipse of the Crown

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    For fans of Kimberly Lemming and The Princess Bride – the epic conclusion to AK Caggiano’s Villains & Virtues series. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT The 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? Nothing about Damien Maleficus Bloodthorne’s evil destiny has gone according to […]

    $20.18

  • Private Event

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

  • Babies at the Bookshop

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Thursday Silent Book Club

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    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? CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT At 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 […]

    Free

  • Book Bedazzling

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    Join the Purple Couch Bookclub to beautify and bedazzle your favorite book! Click Here to Reserve Your Seat Beautify 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+.

    $21.25

  • Storytime with Children’s Author Andrew Hacket

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    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. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!

  • Warhammer Drop-in

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Romantasy Book Club – Dire Bound by Sable Sorenson

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this spicy, page-turning romantasy. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT Get ready for Direbound by Sable Sorensen. This fantasy adventure delivers powerful magic, danger, romance, and high-stakes tension from beginning to end. Spice Level: Hot Sunday, August 9 1 PM Join fellow romantasy readers for an afternoon of books, conversation, and community.

    Free

  • Callie’s Craft Cult

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    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. CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT

  • Read to Finley

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    For the summer, Finley will be visiting the Purple Couch Bookshop every other Monday morning! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER We 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.

    Free

  • Moody Monster Storytime

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    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. Jen 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.

    Free

  • Queer Book Club – Her Wicked Roots by Tanya Pell

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    A dark and atmospheric sapphic gothic horror novel filled with mystery, obsession, and deadly secrets. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT Join us for a haunting and beautifully written queer gothic novel that blends mystery, romance, and botanical horror into an unforgettable reading experience. When 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 […]

    Free