Mystery Book Group
2024-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
This month’s mystery group pick is Bayou Book Thief by Ellen Byron.
A fantastic new cozy mystery series with a vintage flair from USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author Ellen Byron.
Twenty-eight-year-old widow Ricki James leaves Los Angeles to start a new life in New Orleans after her showboating actor husband perishes doing a stupid internet stunt. The Big Easy is where she was born and adopted by the NICU nurse who cared for her after Ricki’s teen mother disappeared from the hospital.

The book is available for purchase in store at a 10% discount or online at bookshop.org HERE.
For more information or to attend, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Evening Book Group
2024-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
This month’s evening book group pick is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
We will be getting together at a member’s home to watch this classic movie starring Gregory Peck (1962)
For directions, please call 508-949-6232.
Voted America’s Best-Loved Novel in PBS’s The Great American Read

Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South–and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred

The book is available in store at a 10% discount or online through Bookshop.org HERE.
If you plan to attend, please let us know. Call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Fall Decoupage Class with Jean Walker Creations
2024-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Come join us for a fun Fall Decoupage Class with Jean Walker Creations – let’s get crafty together!
Join us for a fun, creative event! Learn the art of decoupage with the talented Jean Walker. This hands-on class will teach you how to transform a 23″ wood panel barn-board into a beautiful piece of art. All supplies will be provided. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity and sense of fun! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a unique fall-themed craft. Sign up now to secure your spot!
As an extra bonus, buy 2 tickets together and you’ll each receive (1) FREE BEVERAGE!

Reserve your spot HERE or in store during regular business hours. You may also call 508-949-6232.

October Mystery Book Group
2024-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
This month’s Mystery Book Group selection is Transient Desires: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery by Donna Leon.
In the landmark thirtieth installment of the bestselling series the New Yorker has called “an unusually potent cocktail of atmosphere and event,” Guido Brunetti is forced to confront an unimaginable crime.
New members are welcome! Please let us know if you’ll be attending by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com
All book picks are available in store for a 10% discount or online at Bookshop.org. Click on book cover for a full description and ordering online.

An Afternoon of Music with P.E. James
2024-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join us for an afternoon of music with P.E. James
$10 per person payable at the door. Limited seating. To reserve a space, call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com.
P.E. James (pejamesmusic.com) has been entertaining audiences by singing and playing acoustic guitar for over four decades. He performs at concerts and at restaurants all through central Massachusetts and is also enjoyed on the circuit of over 100 Memory Cafes, assisted living, retirement, Senior Centers, and rehabilitation facilities. He has completed his fourteenth consecutive year at Worcester’s Grill on the Hill restaurant in Green Hill Park.
He has been the featured headliner twice at the Amazing Things Art Center in Framingham, MA, and has performed his song “The Pantyhose Blues” at a well-known stage in Nashville, TN. He has twice sung the National Anthem for WooSox baseball games at Polar Park. He had a successful tour of concert halls and breweries in his native Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this August.
P.E. writes and performs cover songs and original material, and his recordings have been played on radio stations in both Worcester, Massachusetts and Pittsburgh. His recordings are available for listening at his web site.

Literary Costume Party!
2024-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Come join in the fun and celebrate Halloween & Books!!
Dress as your favorite author, literary character or book theme for a chance to win fun prizes! All guests will receive a goodie bag, enjoy spooky snacks & devilish desserts, great photo-ops with props, a scavenger hunt, all while celebrating your love of reading. You can also book an Oracle Card Reading with Fay Eight of Swords for an additional fee of $25. There are limited spots, so don’t wait to book yours to add to the festivities!
Tickets are $25 per person and can be reserved at Eventbrite or in store during normal business hours.
***PLEASE NOTE: THE TIME OF THIS EVENT HAD CHANGED TO 6-8 P.M.***
For more information call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com
See you there!!

October Evening Book Group
2024-10-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama is October’s pick.
In an inspiring follow-up to her acclaimed memoir Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world.

Books are available in store at a 10% discount or online through Bookshop.org. Click on book cover for full description and to order online.

Stand Up Comedy Show!
2024-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the Stand Up Comedy Show! Join us for a night filled with hilarious jokes and side-splitting humor. Our local talented comedians will have you rolling in the aisles with their wit and unique humor. Don’t miss out on this evening of non-stop laughter and fun! Grab your friends and come on down for a night you won’t forget. 18+ show
GET YOUR TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE OR IN STORE!

Holiday Cards Decoupage Class with Jean Walker Creations
2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Come join us for a fun and creative Holiday Cards Decoupage Class with Jean Walker Creations! Learn the art of decoupage and create 5 beautiful, personalized holiday cards & envelopes to share with your loved ones with your special message using napkins, stencils and metallic paints. No experience necessary – our expert instructor will guide you through the process step by step. Supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
Don’t miss out on this festive event, sign up now! Chance to win a door prize too!
Reserve your spot in store or on Eventbrite

Small Business Saturday Sale Event!
2024-11-30 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join us as we celebrate the joys of shopping small! Enjoy refreshments, special deals, giveaways and raffles all day long and feel good as you also make a real difference in our community.
Your support matters and helps keep diversity, culture and vibrancy alive while picking up some unique, thoughtful gifts at the same time!
1-3 PM Meet & Greet with Thom Ring, author of the children’s Red Racecar Book Series for kids. Get signed copies for the young readers on your list!

Holiday Shop Hop!
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Visit us along with 19 other local businesses for a Holiday Shop Hop weekend! Enjoy special deals, discounts, refreshments & fun while you shop local for the holidays. Check each business for specials and hours. Santa will be around for photos at The Flower Garden right next door on Saturday, Dec. 7th from 9am-3pm with any Toys for Tots donation of an unwrapped toy.
Visit 5 or more participating businesses for a chance to win $400 worth of gift cards!! Shop Hop til you Drop!

An Evening of Music with Mark & Raianne
2025-03-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards Photo by Trailing Twine Photography
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WAS POSTPONED FROM AN EARLIER DATE. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!
Join us for a night filled with beautiful melodies and soulful tunes. Mark and Raianne will serenade you with their enchanting voices and captivating music. Sit back, relax, and let the music transport you to another world. This in-person event promises to be a memorable evening for all music lovers! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience live music in a cozy setting. Grab your friends and come enjoy a magical night with Mark & Raianne!
Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased in store or on Eventbrite. Seating is general admission and limited to 20 attendees. Reserve your seat today!!

Mark & Raianne are a married couple who entertain with unmistakable vocal harmonies, poetic lyrics and down-to-earth personae. These musically talented artists have contributed over seventeen albums within their first decade and toured consistently throughout the US and Canada. Accompanying themselves on guitar, Mandolin, harmonica, ukulele, penny whistle, electric bass, tenor guitar and most uniquely clarinet, their live performances are both musically captivating and spiritually uplifting as audiences are carefully balanced between serious songs and humorous commentary.Making Promises (2024) is the fourth eponymous studio release by contemporary folk songwriters Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards. This album replete with poetic lyrics, sophisticated musical arrangements, and mellifluous vocal harmonies will be a welcome addition to your collection from their twenty-year partnership. Much of the material inspired by their recent marriage in 2021 reflects on themes of love, desires, perseverance and promises, with much of the music sparsely arranged as duets with upright bass accompaniment by longtime friend Zack Ciras (see indie-folk trio the accident that led me to the world). Two compositions recorded between 2021-2023 include bandmates Doug Williamson (piano) and Peter Hart (pedal steel), with the majority recorded in Northfield Massachusetts during December 2023.
For more information visit markandraianne.com

30th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Days!
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-05 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States

Whispers from Spirit with Psychic Medium Leo McCarthy
2025-04-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Get ready to connect with spirit at Whispers from Spirit, an incredible in-person event
featuring renowned psychic medium Leo McCarthy!

Join us for an incredible evening of connection and enlightenment at Booklovers’ Gourmet. Leo McCarthy, a renowned psychic medium, will be hosting this in-person event where you can experience the magic of communicating with the spirit world.
During this unique event, Leo will use his extraordinary abilities to connect with loved ones who have passed on, bringing messages of comfort, guidance, and healing. You’ll be amazed as Leo delivers personal readings, sharing insights and validations that will leave you in awe.
Whether you’re seeking closure, looking for guidance, or simply curious about the spirit realm, this event is perfect for anyone with an open mind and a desire to connect with the other side. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness Leo’s incredible gifts firsthand and experience the powerful energy that can only be found in a live setting.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and join us at Booklovers’ Gourmet for an unforgettable evening of spiritual connections and profound insights.

Space is limited to 12 participants. Get your tickets HERE. Tickets may also be purchased in store during regular business hours.
For more information about Leo, visit leojmccarthy.com
*** There is not a guarantee that everyone will get a reading with either a virtual or in-person small group, because it depends on who comes through in spirit, how many in spirit come through and how much time the messages take to come through for each person receiving the reading. ***

Silk Scarf Design-CANCELLED
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Join us for a fun and creative silk scarf design workshop with artist Brenda Caldwell. Unleash your artistic side and learn how to personalize your own silk scarf with various techniques and designs. No prior experience needed & no messy cleanup- just come ready to have a blast and leave with a one-of-a-kind accessory! Keep for yourself or give as a unique gift. All materials provided.
Limited spots available. Reserve your spot in store or on EVENTBRITE.

Singer P.E. James Returns!
2025-05-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Come for the hour of unique musical storytelling of P.E. James! The musical entertainment in the intimate setting of Booklover’s Booklovers’ Gourmet is something that you won’t hear at most of his performances. His original songs are personal, thought provoking, and mostly – laugh provoking. pejamesmusic.com
$10 door charge

P.E. James has been entertaining audiences by singing and playing acoustic guitar for over four decades. He is an interpreter of well known songs, having a large repertoire. He also writes and performs original material, and his have been played on radio stations in Worcester, MA and his native Pittsburgh, PA. His “The Pantyhose Blues” has become a crowd favorite. He has recorded four CDs, and has also recorded TV shows for five different stations.
P.E. plays at concerts, restaurants, and bars all through central Massachusetts, and he is also enjoyed on the circuit of assisted living, retirement, tunes rehabilitation facilities. He has sung the National tunes and “God Bless America” for the Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park.

Mystery Book Group June
2025-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
New members are always welcome to join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month!
Pick for June is Survive the Night by Riley Sager.
It’s November 1991. Nirvana’s in the tape deck, George H. W. Bush is in the White House, and movie-obsessed college student Charlie Jordan is in a car with a man who might be a serial killer.
Books are available in store for a 10% discount or buy online at Bookshop.org

Evening Book Group June
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
We are always open to new members on the last Wednesday of each month. Just give us a call or email to let us know you’re coming.
For our June meeting, we’ll be discussing The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.
A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a mystery that will haunt the survivors, unravel a family, and remain unsolved for nearly fifty years.
Get your copy in store with a 10% discount or online at Bookshop.org.

Mystery Book Group July
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
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The book pick for July’s Mystery Book Group is Murder at St. Anne’s by J.R. Ellis
Winter, snow, murder–and a centuries-dead suspect.
In the chilly depths of a Yorkshire winter, a well-liked rector is found bludgeoned to death in her own church. With no sign of a murder weapon, local superstition quickly pins the blame on the ghost of a medieval m-onk believed to haunt the building…
To sign up or let us know you’re coming, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Sun, Sand & Stories Book & Vendor Fair
2025-07-27 11:00 - 15:00 | The Mill @ French River, 9 Frederick Street, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Come see us at The Mill at French River for a “Sun, Sand & Stories” book & vendor fair with all the Summer Lit Vibes!! 14 local authors, crafters, food truck and a bookstore (that’s us ) showcasing a boat-load of beach reads & other fun bookish merch. You can also win a Beach Bag Raffle, free with any purchase! 11 am-3 pm find us on the outdoor patio.

July Evening Book Group
2025-07-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
The book group pick for July is Save What’s Left by Elizabeth Castellano.
GMA BOOK CLUB PICK • ONE OF PEOPLE MAGAZINE’S BEST BOOKS OF SUMMER • An outrageously funny debut novel about a woman who moves to a small beach town looking for peace, only to find herself in an all-out war with her neighbors.

All book club picks get a 10% discount in-store!
New members are always welcome~Please let us know if you plan to come by calling 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Create Your Own Mandala Workshop
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join Wendy Hicks at Booklovers’ Gourmet for a fun and relaxing event where you can unleash your creativity. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to paint your own unique mandala, a beautiful and intricate geometric pattern with meditative qualities. No artistic experience is necessary – just bring your imagination and we’ll provide all the materials you need. Come and enjoy a couple of hours of mindfulness and artistic expression. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create something truly special!
All attendees will go home with extra supplies of brushes and paint to use for future projects. A complimentary cafe beverage is also included in the ticket price. Cost is $60 per person. Limit of 12 attendees.

To reserve your space, stop in store, call 508-949-6232 or go to Eventbrite. (Please note: online ticket fees may apply)

Journal Making Class with Creativity Catalyst Dawn Wilson
2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join us for a Journal Making Class with Creativity Catalyst Dawn Wilson!
Unleash your creativity and learn how to craft your own personalized journal in this hands-on workshop. Dawn Wilson will guide you through the process of creating a unique journal that reflects your style and personality. Transform common materials into personal treasures.
Discover the art of crafting unique journals using everyday, alternative papers. Learn to bind and embellish your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind notebook perfect for sketching, writing, or collecting memories.
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this class is perfect for anyone looking to explore their artistic side. All materials will be provided, so just bring your imagination and get ready to have fun! If you have unique papers, and your own scissors feel free to bring those along too.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn a new skill and connect with fellow creatives. Sign up now to secure your spot! Ticket price also includes (1) Complimentary cafe beverage!! Limit 15 participants.
Get tickets online at Eventbrite (with a small fee) or in store during regular business hours.

Bookstore Romance Day!
2025-08-09 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
We invite to to join us for a little bit of romance!! Bookstore Romance Day is a day designed to give independent bookstores an opportunity to celebrate Romance fiction—its books, readers, and writers.
Stop in the store anytime during the day to celebrate with special discounts on romance reads of all kinds plus enter our raffle, enjoy some sweet treats and grab a “Blind Date with a Book”.
You can also take advantage of some special deals online at Libro.fm for audiobooks and Bookshop.org for physical or e-books!

Evening Book Group August
2025-08-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
The pick for August is Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford.
A huge-hearted, redemptive coming-of-old-age tale, a love story, and an ode to good food
Nothing could be more out of character, but after fifty-nine years of marriage, as her husband Bernard’s health declines, and her friends’ lives become focused on their grandchildren—which Jenny never had—Jenny decides she wants a little something for herself. So she secretly applies to be a contestant on the prime-time TV show Britain Bakes.ten
All are welcome to attend. Please let us know if you’re coming by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com
Books are available in store at a 10% discount on online at Bookshop.org.

Whispers from Spirit with Psychic Medium Leo McCarthy
2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join us for an intimate evening connecting with loved ones in spirit through messages from Psychic Medium Leo McCarthy, a renowned psychic medium. Leo will guide you through messages from loved ones beyond the veil. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to experience the power of mediumship in a cozy setting. Don’t miss this chance to receive messages from spirit and gain insight into the unseen world around us. Reserve your spot today!

Cost is $45 per person and limited to 12 attendees. Get Tickets on Eventbrite HERE, or in store during regular business hours.
For more information about Leo, visit leojmccarthy.com
*** There is not a guarantee that everyone will get a reading with either a virtual or in-person small group, because it depends on who comes through in spirit, how many in spirit come through and how much time the messages take to come through for each person receiving the reading. ***

Banned Books Week
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-11 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join us in celebrating the right to read! The theme of this year’s event is Censorship Is So 1984 — Read for Your Rights.
Stop by during the week to check out our Banned Books Display with special discounts on featured titles and other fun merch like socks, pouches, stickers and totes. Pick up a Banned Books Bingo Card to win fun prizes!!
We’ll also be hosting a Silent Read-In all day on Tuesday, October 7th where all participants will get access to a Free Audiobook copy of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books courtesy of Libro.fm. Learn what you can do to fight book bans and what the top 10 most challenged books were in 2024.
To learn more about Banned Books Week, visit bannedbooksweek.org

Evening Book Group October
2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join the fun in discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus!
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.
Books are available in store at a 10% discount or online at Bookshop.org HERE.
Please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com to let us know you’re coming.

Local Amnesty International Group monthly meetup
2025-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Interested in taking meaningful, focused action and learning more about human rights issues in our country and around the globe? Join our Local Amnesty International Group #356 monthly meetup. New members are always welcome. Call 508-949-6232 for more information, visit www.amnestyusa.org or join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/229444612021375 for updates and information about future events.

Holiday Shop Hop on Small Business Saturday!
2025-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Celebrate the holiday season by shopping local! Treat yourself to a fun time while finding unique gifts & books for everyone on your list.
Special appearance by Santa & Mrs. Claus for storytime and photos from 11am-12:30pm!
Free hot cider & cookies while you browse!
Discounts & deals all day long!
Visit 5 or more of 26 participating local businesses for your chance to win gift cards!
Pick up your flyer at any participating business.
