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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-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: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-12/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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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-7/
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:20260707T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T153000
DTSTAMP:20260611T152844Z
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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-62/
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:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000
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SUMMARY:Freedom of Speech Event featuring Christopher Finan
DESCRIPTION:How can we combat the hateful\, violent\, and anti-democratic path we are barreling down?  Christopher Finan will give us some guidance.  He’ll be interviewed by Author Dana Alison-Levy who co-leads the Massachusetts chapter of Authors Against Book Bans. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\nAn essential look at how\, throughout American history\, the powerless have exercised their 1st Amendment right to free speech\, informing how we can defend democracy today. Join us as we welcome Author Christopher Finan of a conversation and signing. Your $19.07 ticket includes a copy of the book and tax. \nFrom the beginning of American history\, free speech has been crucial for the pursuit of justice and expansion of democracy. Yet today\, we are seeing growing attempts to roll back free speech protections in America: cultural warriors are banning books from library shelves at a level not seen in decades\, and elected officials are attacking free speech principles to undermine other rights and consolidate their own power. \nUncovering vivid and engaging stories about 1st Amendment pioneers throughout American history\, historian and leading censorship expert Christopher Finan highlights how free speech has been used to advocate for change. In the 19th century\, abolitionists\, advocates for women’s rights\, and leaders of the labor movement had to fight for free speech. In the 20th century\, the civil rights and anti-war movements expanded free speech\, creating a shield for every protest movement that we have seen since. \nWith sharp insight and page-turning storytelling\, Finan demonstrates that the most effective antidote for the growth of hate speech\, misinformation\, political violence\, and anti-democratic efforts by government officials is support for and cultivation of a free and robust marketplace of ideas. \nChristopher M. Finan has been involved in the fight against censorship for over 40 years. He is the former executive director of the National Coalition Against Censorship and the former president of the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression. After working as a newspaper reporter\, he received his Ph.D. in American History from Columbia University. He is the author of Drunks: The Story of Alcoholism and the Birth of Recovery\, Alfred E. Smith: The Happy Warrior\, and From the Palmer Raids to the PATRIOT Act: A History of the Fight for Free Speech in America\, which won the American Library Association’s Eli M. Oboler Award for the best work on intellectual freedom published in 2006 and 2007.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/save-the-date-freedom-of-speech-event-featuring-christopher-finan/
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:20260709T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T113000
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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-55/
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:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T200000
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SUMMARY:Thriller Book Club - The Anniversary by Alex Finlay
DESCRIPTION:From the national bestselling author of Parents Weekend\, comes one of the most anticipated thrillers of the year. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n“Everything I want in a thriller!”―Ashley Elston \nEvery May 1st\, a serial killer stalks a small town. Every year he comes for them . . . \nOn May 1\, 1992\, Jules Delaney and Quinn Riley hardly know each other. \nJules is high school queen bee in a small Midwestern town when she survives a brutal attack by the elusive May Day Killer—a predator who strikes every May 1st and then vanishes without a trace. Quinn\, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks\, is arrested the same night after trying to break up a fight and nearly killing someone. \nBy morning\, their lives are forever connected. \nA year later\, Jules is haunted by trauma and guilt\, tormented by one question: Why was she spared? Quinn is newly released from juvenile detention and returns home to devastating news—the unsolved murder of his mother. \nOver the next decade\, their lives are revisited on a single day each year: May 1st. \nAs the years pass\, secrets surface\, lies unravel\, and the paths of Jules and Quinn draw closer together. Two mysteries edge toward the truth—what really happened the night Jules was attacked\, and who murdered Quinn’s mother? All the while\, the May Day Killer is still out there. \nAnd the clock is racing toward another anniversary. \nTwisty\, high-concept\, and emotionally charged\, The Anniversary is an addictive murder mystery and nail-biting thriller—but it’s also a tender\, heartrending story about fate\, innocence lost\, and two people bound by a single day. With its masterful structure and propulsive tension\, The Anniversary reaffirms Alex Finlay as one of the leading thriller writers today.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/7795/
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:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T113000
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SUMMARY:Stories with Mr. C. - Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer
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-tiny-t-rex-tries-soccer/
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:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T180000
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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 for the next tournament on May 2\, 2026.  Drop in any time this afternoon.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/warhammer-drop-in-10/
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:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000
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SUMMARY:Romantasy Book Club - The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
DESCRIPTION:The Raven Scholar is a masterfully woven tale of imperial intrigue from an electrifying new voice in epic fantasy. \n\n\n\nOur July pick is The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \nIf you enjoy clever heroines\, political intrigue\, hidden agendas\, and richly imagined fantasy worlds\, this month’s selection belongs on your TBR. \nThe Raven Scholar\nSpice Level: Mild\nSunday\, July 12\n1 PM \nWhether you’ve finished the book or are just getting started\, we’d love to have you join us. \nAttendance is free\, but we’d appreciate an RSVP through Eventbrite. It helps us know how many readers to expect and make sure everyone has a seat at the table. Link in bio.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/romantasy-book-club-the-raven-scholar-by-antonia-hodgson/
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:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260625T170912Z
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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-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:20260713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T173510Z
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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. \n 
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/read-to-finley-35/
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:20260714T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T153000
DTSTAMP:20260611T152901Z
CREATED:20260611T152725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T152901Z
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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-63/
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:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184656Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Book Club - Red\, White\, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
DESCRIPTION:What happens when America’s First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOU SEAT \n\n\nIn person + on Zoom\nJoin us for a fan-favorite queer romance that is equal parts swoony\, funny\, and heartfelt—perfect for a summer discussion full of energy and emotion.When First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz clashes with his longtime rival\, Prince Henry of Wales\, their very public feud becomes an international PR nightmare. To smooth things over\, the two are forced into a staged friendship for the cameras. But what starts as damage control quickly turns into something much more real. As Alex navigates his mother’s reelection campaign and the pressures of public life\, he and Henry find themselves in a secret relationship that could change everything—from their futures to the relationship between their countries.“Charming\, witty\, and full of heart—this is the kind of love story that makes you believe in hope\, change\, and happy endings.” \nWhy you should join us\nThis is one of those books that sparks conversation\, laughter\, and maybe even a little debate. Whether you’re rereading a favorite or picking it up for the first time\, come be part of a welcoming\, inclusive space where we celebrate queer stories and community. No pressure to finish the book—just show up as you are and join the conversation.All are welcome. No need to be queer to attend—just come ready to connect\, share\, and enjoy the discussion together.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/queer-book-club-red-white-and-royal-blue-by-casey-mcquiston/
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:20260716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T150855Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T150855Z
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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-56/
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:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260706T175857Z
CREATED:20260706T175857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T175857Z
UID:8056-1784372400-1784374200@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Stories with Mr. C. - Mac & Cheese
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-mac-cheese/
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:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T161349Z
CREATED:20260608T144721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T161349Z
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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-18/
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:20260719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T181043Z
CREATED:20260629T174659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181043Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260611T153050Z
CREATED:20260611T153050Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260601T150952Z
CREATED:20260601T150952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T150952Z
UID:7711-1784802600-1784806200@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-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
DTSTAMP:20260629T144245Z
CREATED:20260629T144245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T144245Z
UID:7979-1784833200-1784836800@purplecouchbookshop.live
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
DTSTAMP:20260706T181012Z
CREATED:20260706T181012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T181012Z
UID:8061-1784977200-1784979000@purplecouchbookshop.live
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
DTSTAMP:20260409T154906Z
CREATED:20260409T154147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T154906Z
UID:7246-1784995200-1785002400@purplecouchbookshop.live
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
DTSTAMP:20260711T161826Z
CREATED:20260426T143744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T161826Z
UID:7380-1785061800-1785065400@purplecouchbookshop.live
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
DTSTAMP:20260705T185031Z
CREATED:20260705T184643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T185031Z
UID:8043-1785070800-1785074400@purplecouchbookshop.live
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
DTSTAMP:20260320T192435Z
CREATED:20260320T162420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T192435Z
UID:7074-1785081600-1785088800@purplecouchbookshop.live
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T173627Z
UID:7742-1785148200-1785151800@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-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
UID:7872-1785250800-1785252600@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 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
CREATED:20260423T203548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T204510Z
UID:7365-1785265200-1785268800@purplecouchbookshop.live
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
DTSTAMP:20260723T181133Z
CREATED:20260211T215058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T181133Z
UID:6685-1785349800-1785355200@purplecouchbookshop.live
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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