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SUMMARY:Warhammer Escalation League – 2000pt
DESCRIPTION:This is a great way to get through some of those grey\, unpainted miniatures. The tournament will be 2 games over 6 hours. Please note that your minis do need to be fully painted to participate. There will be prizes for the winner of the tournament as well as a small prize for the best painted. This is the final round of the tournament. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nFor more information\, please contact us at info@purplecouchbookshop.live. Want to prepare\, meet some of our Warhammer community\, and learn about the tournament. Stop by our Build and Paint Event the second Saturday of each month from 12-6pm.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/warhammer-escalation-league-500pt-4/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warhammer
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Moody Monster is unavailable this week\, but looks forward to seeing you for storytime next weekend on May 9 at 11am.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/moody-monster-storytime-54/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's 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-45/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Jen and Moody to hear some stories about big feelings. 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-53/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Independent Bookstore Day
DESCRIPTION:LET’S CELEBRATE! \nThe Purple Couch Bookshop is happy to announce our participation in the 13th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day! \nWe will be celebrating all weekend long. Our extended ours will be: \nSaturday 9am-8pm \nSunday 10am – 6pm \nIn our 2 1/2 years in North Andover\, our readers have been so welcoming and supportive.  We know how important it is to have a place where you feel a sense of community and belonging and we are thrilled that so many of you have found that at The Purple Couch. \nSaturday kicks off the start of the North of Boston Book Trail.  Our sister stores all over the North Shore and beyond will be celebrating as well.  Visit as many as you can this weekend to be entered to win some phenomenal prizes and swag bags. \nThroughout Saturday and Sunday\, we will have story times and local author appearances.  We have also been stocking up on lots of new items and will have more mystery bags and blind dates than ever. We will also have some beautiful and delicious cookies from Andrea at Pleasantly Sweet on Saturday while supplies last. \nKeep an eye here and on our social media for more details as they come. \nIndependent Bookstore Day (Indie Bookstore Day) was established in 2013 to promote\, celebrate\, and highlight the value of the Independent bookstore community. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year since 2013. This year there are over 1\,600 stores participating across the country. \nIndependent Bookstore Day is organized by the American Booksellers Association\, a national not-for-profit trade organization\, that works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers\, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/independent-bookstore-day/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION:Beautify your favorite book in great company at the Purple Couch Bookshop’s 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. Tickets are $21.50 with tax.  Space is limited\, so sign up now!\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/book-bedazzling-3/
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:20260423T190000
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SUMMARY:Fiction Book Club - Is This A Cry for Help? by Emily Austin
DESCRIPTION:Best selling author\, Emily Austin\, returns for our April Fiction Book Club Selection. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\nEmily Austin\, the bestselling “queen of darkly quirky\, endearingly flawed heroines” (Sarah Haywood\, author of The Cactus)\, returns with a luminous new novel following a librarian who comes back to work after a mental breakdown only to confront book-banning crusaders in an empowering story of grief\, love\, and the power of libraries. \nDarcy’s life turned out better than she could have ever imagined. She is a librarian at the local branch\, while her wife Joy runs a book binding service. Between the two of them\, there is no more room on their shelves with their ample book collections\, various knickknacks and bobbles\, and dried bouquets. Rounding out their ideal life is two cats and a sun-soaked house by the lake. \nBut when Darcy receives the news that her ex-boyfriend\, Ben\, has passed away\, she spirals into a pit of guilt and regret\, resulting in a mental breakdown and medical leave from the library. When she returns to work\, she is met by unrest in her community and protests surrounding intellectual freedom\, resulting in a call for book bans and a second look at the branch’s upcoming DEI programs. \nThrough the support of her community\, colleagues\, and the personal growth that results from examining her previous relationships\, Darcy comes into her own agency and the truest version of herself. Is This a Cry for Help? not only offers a moving portrait of queer life after coming of age but also powerfully explores questions about sexuality\, community\, and the importance of libraries.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/fiction-book-club-is-this-a-cry-for-help-by-emily-austin/
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:20260423T103000
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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-44/
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:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch Event: Via Luino - All the Scattered Stars
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Via Luino’s debut book All the Scattered Stars\, a young adult fantasy. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER Admission is free with an option to prepay and reserve your copy. \n\nThe glitter of Venice’s lights hides a dark truth: when the floodwaters rise\, no one is safe.  Koru knows better than to trust anyone but her own.  Hidden deep in the winding twists of Venice’s narrow alleys\, Koru and her found family must disguise themselves to survive. \n\n\nThey are Rhunlokni\, an ethnic minority gifted with the ability to channel the power of the Earth\, their Goddess.  They have long been vilified and prosecuted for their strange abilities– and Koru’s gift is the strongest of her generation. \nSo when the police arrive in St. Mark’s Square to arrest Koru for a crime she didn’t commit\, she does the only thing she can– she runs.  Though Koru manages to escape the police\, a larger threat is drawing near.  Koru must figure out what the Goddess is trying to tell her\, protect those she loves\, and uncover the truth of her past before it’s too late– because Venice is sinking.  Tonight. \n———— \nRaised in the wilds of Western Massachusetts\, Via Luino is the author of over 25 published short stories and poems and has been a Pushcart Prize nominee. She holds an MFA in fiction writing from the University of New Hampshire and has worked as an English teacher overseas. She is now a youth services librarian by day and an avid reader and writer of all kinds of fantasy by night. She lives just north of Boston with her spouse and their two dogs\, an elderly seeing-eye dog flunky and a spry young rescue. All the Scattered Stars is her debut novel. \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.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/save-the-date-via-luino-book-launch-all-the-scattered-stars/
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:20260420T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T163000
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SUMMARY:Read to Finley
DESCRIPTION:Sign your child up to read to Finley for one of four time slots and build their confidence in reading aloud. \nCLICK THROUGH TO REGISTER
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/read-to-finley-30/
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:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Club - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
DESCRIPTION:Fantasy Book Club is heading in a whole new direction\, this time\, to space! Please join us for our exploration of Project Hail Mary for our April pick. \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT  \nRyland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate\, last-chance mission—and if he fails\, humanity and the earth itself will perish. \n\n\nExcept that right now\, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name\, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. \nAll he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very\, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home\, with nothing but two corpses for company. \nHis crewmates dead\, his memories fuzzily returning\, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship\, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. \nAnd with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away\, he’s got to do it all alone. \nOr does he? \nAn irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver\, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery\, speculation\, and survival to rival The Martian—while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/fantasy-book-club-project-hail-mary/
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:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000
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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-15/
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:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Corner featuring Mark Bohrer
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Erie\, Pennsylvania\, Mark moved to New England in 1982\, and has made it home. He and his wife moved to North Andover in 1997 and raised their 2 children here. \nHe served as the town’s Poet Laureate from 2018 to 2023\, and is currently on the town’s Poet Laureate committee. \nHe published Almost Whole\, a book of collected poems in 2021\, plus 5 chapbooks including A Good Inland Town\, poems about North Andover and New England\, and That Restaurant Near The Parthenon\, poems about ancient and modern Greece. \nHe shares poetry on localpoet.substack.com. He hosts “Poetry and Coffee” on the first Saturday of every month (9AM. \nThe group meets around the table in the Huster Conf Room\, just off Diane’s Café in the North Andover Historical Society\, on Mass. Ave facing the Town Common.  You’re welcome to grab a cup and a bite\, and pull up a chair!
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/poetry-corner-featuring-mark-bohrer/
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:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T233000
DTSTAMP:20260303T182003Z
CREATED:20260303T181739Z
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Jen and Moody to hear some stories about big feelings. 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-52/
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:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260309T175045Z
CREATED:20260309T174233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T175045Z
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SUMMARY:Romance Book Club - Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our April Romance Book Club pick. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT \n\n\n\n\nViola Bowen has the chance of a lifetime: to design a video game based on her all-time favorite book series. The only problem? Her colead is Jesse F-ing Andrews\, aka her archnemesis. Jesse has made it abundantly clear over the years that he wants nothing to do with her—and Viola has no idea why. \nWhen their bosses insist a wintry retreat is the perfect team-building exercise\, Viola can’t think of anything worse. Being freezing cold in a remote mountain lodge knowing Jesse is right next door? No\, thank you. \nBut as the snow piles on\, Viola discovers there’s more to Jesse than she knew\, and heat builds in more ways than one.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/romance-book-club-two-can-play-by-ali-hazelwood/
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:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154858Z
CREATED:20260416T154858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154858Z
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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-43/
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:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T204353Z
CREATED:20260319T203929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T204353Z
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SUMMARY:Atkinson Elementary PTO Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of shopping in support of the Atkinson Elementary School’s Parent/Teacher Organization.  15% of the proceeds during the event will go back to the PTO. \nWe will also have books from the wishlists of Atkinson teachers so your money will go even further!  When you buy a book from a teacher’s wish list you get 15% off of the book and we will deliver it to the school. \nLet’s keep teachers from spending their own money to fill their classrooms by doing it for them.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/atkinson-elementary-pto-fundraiser/
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:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260326T173435Z
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SUMMARY:Romantasy Book Club - From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
DESCRIPTION:Join the brand new Romantasy Book Club at the Purple Couch Bookshop \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\nFrom our spicy fantasy readers\, a book club is born. 🌹 \nWe’re officially launching our first Romantasy Book Club meeting. \n📖 From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout\n📅 Saturday\, April 12 · 1:00 PM\n📍 The Purple Couch Bookshop \nSave your seat on the couch. Sign up on Eventbrite before they’re gone. \nCome for the book. Stay for the chaos. ✨ \n\n\n 
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/romantasy-book-club/
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:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T180000
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UID:6859-1775908800-1775930400@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 for the next tournament on May 2\, 2026.  Drop in any time this afternoon.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/warhammer-drop-in-9/
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:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260303T181159Z
CREATED:20260303T181159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181159Z
UID:6844-1775905200-1775907000@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Jen and Moody to hear some stories about big feelings. 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-51/
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:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260210T220323Z
CREATED:20260209T191048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T220323Z
UID:6649-1775844000-1775851200@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION:Join the Purple Couch Bookclub to beautify and bedazzle your favorite bookBeautify your favorite book in great company at the Purple Couch Bookshop’s 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. Tickets are $21.50 with tax.  Space is limited\, so sign up now!\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT\n\n\n 
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/book-bedazzling-2/
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:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T182215Z
CREATED:20260319T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T182215Z
UID:7020-1775761200-1775764800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Thriller Book Club - The Butcher by Jennifer Hillier
DESCRIPTION:In this “skillfully penned tale of murder and cover-up that will keep readers enthralled until the powerful finish” (Fresh Fiction)\, family secrets and a serial killer from the past converge in this electrifying thriller. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nIn 1985\, Edward Shank famously gunned down the Beacon Hill Butcher\, ending the serial killer’s reign of terror over the city of Seattle. But now in his eighties\, Edward’s action-packed glory days are long behind him. The decorated former Seattle police chief has given up his high-maintenance Victorian home to his grandson Matt for a quiet life at the nearby Sweetbay Village Retirement Residence\, where mac-n-cheese Wednesdays have become the highlight of his week. \nThough it’s hard to watch his grandfather get older\, Matt is thrilled to inherit the large house he grew up in. Already an accomplished chef with a popular restaurant and a TV show in the works\, Matt’s dream life is finally within reach…until he discovers a crate buried in the backyard that holds a secret about his grandfather so terrible\, it threatens to ruin all their lives if it ever gets out. Especially his girlfriend Sam’s\, whose mother was killed when she was only two years old. \nAs Matt struggles with his dark family secret\, Sam’s obsession with solving her mother’s murder continues to grow. A true crime writer now working on a book about the Butcher\, Sam has always suspected her mother was one of his victims\, even though she was killed two years after the Butcher was supposedly gunned down. \nBut when new victims begin to turn up\, their murders eerily similar to the Butcher’s all those years ago\, Sam realizes she might be right. The more she digs into the old murders\, the more dangerous it gets…and the truth is closer to home than she ever could have imagined. \n“A tense\, suspenseful\, thoroughly creepy thriller” (Booklist)\, The Butcher sinks its teeth in you from the very first page.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/thriller-book-club-the-butcher-by-jennifer-hillier/
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:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260309T161606Z
CREATED:20260309T160956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T161606Z
UID:6941-1775674800-1775678400@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Queer Book Club - Arthur & Teddy are Coming Out by Ryan Love
DESCRIPTION:A laugh-out-loud story of heartbreak and joy\, Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out is Beth O’Leary’s The Switch meets Grace & Frankie—with a sprinkling of Bridget Jones on top. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \nWhen 79-year-old Arthur Edwards gathers his family together to share some important news\, no one is prepared for the bombshell he drops: he’s gay\, and after a lifetime in the closet\, he’s finally ready to come out. \nArthur’s 21-year-old grandson\, Teddy\, has a secret of his own: he’s also gay\, and developing serious feelings for his colleague Ben. But Teddy doesn’t feel ready to come out yet—especially when Arthur’s announcement causes shockwaves in the family. \nArthur and Teddy have always been close\, and now they must navigate first loves\, heartbreak\, and finding their place in their community. But can they—and their family—learn to accept who they truly are?
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/queer-book-club-arthur-teddy-are-coming-out-by-ryan-love/
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:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260304T003246Z
CREATED:20260303T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T003246Z
UID:6826-1775588400-1775592000@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Author Event - Chuck Collins - Burned By Billionaires
DESCRIPTION:A scathing exposé of the hidden impact of America’s ultra wealthy on our social\, economic\, political\, and ecological landscape. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n“The three hundred largest yachts in the world emit as much carbon dioxide as the ten million inhabitants of Burundi.” —from Burned by Billionaires \nJoin the Purple Couch Bookshop as we welcome Author Chuck Collins for a discussion and signing of his book\, Burned By Billionaires. We ask that you register so we prepare for adequate seating. Registered attendees will receive 10% off the book. Admission is free\, but you can also preorder your book by purchasing a “paid” ticket. \nRecently\, it has become increasingly evident that extreme concentrations of wealth and power have profound impacts on our politics\, but extreme inequality’s influence on our daily lives—and our futures—has been vastly overlooked. \nIn Burned by Billionaires\, author and a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington\, DC\, Chuck Collins chronicles how the actions of the top .01% have severe consequences for the rest of us\, especially those of marginalized identities. Collins takes down the “myth of meritocracy\,” unraveling how the rich rig the game in their favor\, resulting in a concentration of wealth in the hands of a tiny (but growing) class of billionaires—leading to both intense income and political polarization. \nIn a wholly original argument\, Collins charts this economic\, social\, and ecological destruction and shows how these effects manifest in every facet of our society\, including: \n\nIncreasing the tax burden on ordinary working people\nReducing public funding for schools\, roads\, and other essential infrastructure\nShrinking the pool of affordable housing\, especially in poor and urban areas\nAccelerating climate change and dictating what ends up on our dinner plate\nShaping the news we consume and fueling the spread of misinformation\n\nCollins argues that perhaps\, worst of all\, the concentration of wealth and power is leading to political hijacking\, undermining the democratic principle that our votes matter equally. Full of engrossing charts\, graphs\, political cartoons\, and more\, this book is an urgent call-to-action and road map to a more equitable society\, where everyone has access to the resources that will allow them to thrive—and one where it is no longer commonplace to live in a constant state of uncertainty\, fear\, and anxiety Burned by Billionaires offers a pointed prescription for taking power back from the billionaire class and achieving the shared prosperity that comes from a healthy and equal society.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/author-event-chuck-collins-burned-by-billionaires/
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:20260406T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260324T154014Z
CREATED:20260306T190027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T154014Z
UID:6921-1775489400-1775493000@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Read to Finley
DESCRIPTION:Sign your child up to read to Finley for one of four time slots and build their confidence in reading aloud. \nCLICK THROUGH TO REGISTER
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/read-to-finley-29/
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:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T113000
DTSTAMP:20260303T180827Z
CREATED:20260303T180446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T180827Z
UID:6841-1775300400-1775302200@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Jen and Moody to hear some stories about big feelings. 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-50/
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:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260305T182639Z
CREATED:20260305T182639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T182639Z
UID:6884-1775152800-1775160000@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY: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? \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. \nCLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/silent-book-club-9/
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:20260330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T183752Z
CREATED:20260319T183317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T183752Z
UID:7023-1774893600-1774900800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Beats & Books North Andover Music Association Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:🎶📚 Beats & Books 📚🎶 \nBuying Books = smart \nSupporting music programs = legendary \nDuring this special event\, 15% of all in-store sales will be donated to the North Andover Music Association to help fund student stipends and scholarships. Every purchase helps support music opportunities for North Andover public school students! 🎼 \nYou could buy more chocolate OR you could buy: \n🐰 Books for Easter baskets\n💐 Early Mother’s Day gifts\n📚 Great new reads for yourself \nBring a friend\, browse the shelves\, and support music education in our community. \n❤️ Read. Give. Support Music.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/beats-books-north-andover-music-association-fundraiser/
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:20260329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260306T184158Z
CREATED:20260306T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T184158Z
UID:6912-1774780200-1774783800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Writers in the Round – Works in Progress Sharing
DESCRIPTION:Come share your current writing with a group of cool\, supportive\, local writers! \nJust starting your writing journey or stuck on a passage of your novel? \nAre you a poet struggling with stanzas or a comedian in search of your perfect punchline? \nJoin us for a low-stakes chat about what works and ways to improve while supporting others. \nAll genres and styles are welcome\, bring a short piece to read and an open mind\, just keep the spice level at mayo and the critiques encouraging! \nFree\, the last Sunday of the month.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/writers-in-the-round-works-in-progress-sharing-2/
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:20260328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000
DTSTAMP:20260324T172545Z
CREATED:20260205T190544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T172545Z
UID:6597-1774699200-1774720800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Warhammer Escalation League – 1500pt
DESCRIPTION:This is a great way to get through some of those grey\, unpainted miniatures. The tournament will be 2 games over 6 hours. Please note that your minis do need to be fully painted to participate. There will be prizes for the winner of the tournament as well as a small prize for the best painted. This the third of 4 sessions ending on May 2\, 2026. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \nFor more information\, please contact us at info@purplecouchbookshop.live. Want to prepare\, meet some of our Warhammer community\, and learn about the tournament. Stop by our Build and Paint Event the second Saturday of each month from 12-6pm.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/warhammer-escalation-league-500pt-3/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warhammer
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