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 UTC | 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.

Post Holiday Sale!!
2025-12-26 - 2026-01-03 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States

New Year's Eve Day Party!
2025-12-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
We invite you to our Annual Year End Gathering on New Year’s Eve Day! Feel free to bring a snack or dish to share, or just come visit and meet up with friends to celebrate the end of 2025 and new beginnings for 2026. Please RSVP to deb@bookloversgourmet.com or 508-949-6232. See you there!!

January Used Book Sale!
2026-01-02 - 2026-01-31 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
STOCK UP FOR THOSE COLD WINTER NIGHTS!

Local Amnesty International Group Monthly Meetup
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
This month we are writing letters and cards for our annual “Write For Rights” campaign in honor of International Human Rights Day. For over 20 years, Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign has transformed lives by standing up for those whose human rights have been violated. Each year, we unite supporters from around the globe to advocate for those facing injustice.
Light refreshments will be served. New members are always welcome!
Call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com for more information or to RSVP.

Make Your Own Valentine!
2026-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Come by the shop to create your very own Valentine Postcard using collage elements! All materials will be provided including various papers, stamps, glue, markers and other ephemera. Guidance and helpful tips will be provided by artist Dawn Wilson. You can create up to 5 postcards that are standard size for mailing. Go vintage or contemporary, sweet or sultry!
Cost is $10 per person, payable at the door. Please RSVP to deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.

Japanese Stab Binding Workshop
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Unleash your inner bookbinder and join artist Dawn Wilson for a hands-on journey into the elegant world of Japanese Stab Binding!
This workshop is more than just a craft class; it’s an opportunity to transform loose sheets, art scraps, and decorative papers into a stunning, hand-stitched masterpiece. Whether you’re looking to create a personalized photo album, a unique poetry journal, or a one-of-a-kind gift, you’ll master the traditional technique to create a spine that is as much a work of art as the pages within.
No experience is necessary and all premium materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and leave with a finished journal and the skills to start your own home library.
Space is limited, so grab your spot today and let’s start stitching!
Cost is $25. Reserve your spot in store or on Eventbrite.

An Evening of Music with Mark & Raianne
2026-02-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join us for a night of beautiful music with Mark & Raianne!
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased in store or on Eventbrite (ticket fees apply)

Welcome to An Evening of Music with Mark & Raianne at Booklovers’ Gourmet! 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!
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. These artists blend distinctive voices with rich tantalizing harmonies and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet and penny whistle) featuring original and traditional acoustic Folk/Americana songwriting. Their live performances are both musically captivating and spiritually uplifting as audiences are carefully balanced between serious songs and humorous commentary.
In addition to writing and performing, Mark and Raianne have founded the Massachusetts Walking Tour . Since 2010 the annual tour raises awareness of local greenspace throughout their home state, organizing daily public hikes and free community concerts each June. www.masswalkingtour.org
In 2024 Mark and Raianne established a board and helped form a 501(c)3 non-profit entity Blackstone Valley Music and Performing Arts Collaborative (BVMPAC) where they also serve as music educators for local community music school Blackstone Valley Music located in Uxbridge Massachusetts, leading one-on-one private lessons, yearly rock band camps for teens, a monthly community coffeehouse and open mic, a new student orchestra and community ukulele groups.
For more information on Mark and Raianne, concert dates, music, and video, please visit www.markandraianne.com. Follow them on social media @markandraianne

Agree to Disagree: Mastering the Art of Respectful Dialogue
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
The public is invited to a free information session on Mastering the Art of Respectful Dialogue with Jessica Butler.
Please RSVP to 508-949-6232 or deb@bookloversgourmet.com.
Overview: This session will help attendees better communicate with others when they disagree. It will focus on strategies, listening skills and prompts that can be used to diffuse stressful situations and even turn them into opportunities to learn more about others (and ourself.)
Learning Outcomes:

Understand why we feel threatened and get defensive when our opinions are questioned or challenged
Learn how to replace defensiveness with curiosity
Learn several techniques that can be used to diffuse tense situations, improve relationships, and help you find “common ground”

Jessica Butler bio: Prior to retiring this past Spring, Jessica was principal and founder of Attain Consulting Group, specializing in Business Process Improvement for over 20 years. Before starting her consulting company, Jessica was a partner in an international accounting and consulting firm. She holds a BS in Psychology and an MBA in Finance. Since her retirement, Jessica is focusing on activities that “feed her soul” as well as give back to the community, including communication skills, joint problem solving, tolerance and finding common ground. Formerly from New Jersey, Jessica and her husband moved to Webster in 2023.

31st Anniversary Celebration & Sale!
2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join us in celebrating 31 Years in Business!!
Come by anytime during the day to enjoy special deals, sweet treats and a chance to win a $31 Gift Card!

Whispers from Spirit with Psychic Medium Leo McCarthy
2026-04-15 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!
Tickets are $45/person and space is limited to 12 attendees. Purchase tickets in store during normal business hours or online at Eventbrite. (ticket fees apply)
Leo McCarthy, a renowned psychic medium, 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!
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. ***
