Mystery Book Group
2018-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
This month’s mystery is The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie King. Call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com if you are interested in participating.

Hello Mediumship with Psychic Diane Lewis-SOLD OUT!!
2018-09-22 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
This event is now filled!
Share in this extraordinary evening of spirit communication.
Join Diane as she bridges the gap and connects to spirit
delivering messages from those who have crossed over.
This event is limited to 12 individuals.
Please note: Not everyone attending may have the opportunity to receive a reading.
All sales are final. Tickets are non refundable and non transferable.

Local Amnesty International Group meets
2018-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Local Amnesty International Group #356 meets. New members are always welcome. Write letters for human rights worldwide. Call 508-949-6232 for more information or visit www.amnestyusa.org or facebook.com/AI356.

Book Discussion Group
2018-10-24 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Monthly Book Group meets to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, a true crime book by David Grann. Free. Call 508-949-6232 to register.
For an interview with the author go HERE.

NaNoWriMo Come Write In!
2018-11-01 - 2018-11-30
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing.
On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel. For more information visit HERE.
You can stop by anytime during our regular business hours to put pen to paper or fingers to laptop! Coffee drinks and pastries are available for purchase to keep you fueled and writing.

Small Business Saturday
2018-11-24 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join us for a fun-filled day of raffles, refreshments & special deals all day long! Shop small and get some great gifts for the holidays!!

Book Discussion Group
2018-11-28 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
This month’s group will discuss The Bright Hour, a memoir of living and dying by Nina Riggs. For a review of the book go HERE.

Cameron Sutphin Winter Acoustic Tour
2019-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Singer/songwriter Cameron Sutphin celebrates his return to New England from Nashville with an acoustic tour and you can see him right here at Booklovers’ Gourmet! Donations accepted.

Reiki Level One Attunement
2019-02-16 10:00 - 12:30 UTC
We are pleased to announce a NEW SERIES offered by Booklovers’ Gourmet and Usui Reiki Master Joanne LaLiberte. Space is limited!
Reserve early by calling 508-949-6232 or go HERE.
Let Reiki change your life! Reiki Level One will be held on
(2) Saturdays, February 16th & March 9th from 10:00 am-12:30 pm.
Cost is $125 all inclusive.
Welcome to the Usui Reiki (spiritual energy) treatment for the improvement of the body & mind. You will receive a Reiki One attunement to allow the Reiki energy to become alive within you. We will all discover how to development and magnify our initial energy so that it applies to our life goals and desires.
The word Rei-Ki has two syllables… Rei means “spirit-guided” while Ki (or Chi as in Tai Chi) means energy. The two together mean spiritually-guided energy. Reiki is the art of inviting and manifesting happiness, health and healing …. the miraculous medicine for any dis-ease.

Just for today, do not anger,.. do not worry…
Be filled with gratitude for everything that is present in your life
Devote yourself to your work.
Be kind to all people.

Book Group meets
2019-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
This month’s book group will discuss “Who Is Vera Kelly?” by Rosalie Knecht, a twisty, literary, woman-driven spy novel. To join just call 508-949-6232. All book group picks receive a 10% discount at purchase.
For a brief review of the book go HERE.

Reiki Level One Attunement (part 2)
2019-03-09 10:00 - 12:30 UTC

Get Your Scrabble Game On!
2019-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
We’re looking for 2-player teams to compete in a fun afternoon celebrating words! This is a free event and prizes will be awarded. Last year’s event filled up fast and space is limited so registration is highly recommended. Call Deb at 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com.

Monthly Book Group
2019-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
At this month’s meeting, we will talk about Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, a bestselling epic spanning four generations of a poor but proud immigrant family. Free. To register call Deb at 508-949-6232.

Independent Bookstore Day!
2019-04-27
Come celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with us! You can pick up some exclusive merchandise including signed books, pins, totes, journals & more!! Free giveaways too!!

EFT for Stress Relief Workshop
2019-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 UTC
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a self-empowerment tool perfect for honoring emotions as they occur. EFT is also referred to as ‘Tapping’, due to the involved practice of physically tapping on acupressure points. This stimulates the brain allowing you to acknowledge intense feelings and reduce their effects. Simultaneously calming your body’s fight or flight response and lowering stress.
Tianna Mercier is passionate about sharing the gift of EFT following immensely positive personal experiences with its use. After suffering from a traumatic head injury, she experienced many unexpected emotional side effects due to a condition called Post-Concussive Syndrome. Discovering and utilizing EFT was instrumental in her recovery and growth. She has now dedicated herself to sharing the benefits of EFT with as many as she can.
Cost is $10 per person and includes a beverage or pastry of choice. Registration is required by calling 508-949-6232 or using this LINK.

CD Release Party with Mark & Raianne
2019-06-08 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
Come hear songs from M&R newest CD Live in Manitoba.
Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards are clearly inheritors of a timeless legacy, creating music that is both original and evocative of a rich tradition. Blending distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet, penny whistle, electric bass), their songs have been well-received by audiences around the eastern United States since 2010.
Here is what reviewers are already saying…
A nice touch is the inclusion of some of the between song banter, where you get an idea of their easy rapport with their audiences and their sense of humour and, indeed, humanity. – Eilís Boland, Lonesome Highway (Ireland)
The songs feature intelligent lyrics set against attractive and uncomplicated folk-y melodies in the best tradition of Americana; if ever two voices were meant to harmonize, it’s these two. – Dave Harley, Folking.com (UK)

Mystery Book Group
2019-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
The daytime Mystery Book Group will meet to discuss “Whisky Galore” by Compton McKenzie.
To sign up call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Monthly Book Group
2019-07-31 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
This month’s book discussion will be “The Identicals” by Elin Hilderbrand. For a review of the book and video interview with the author go HERE.
To sign up to attend, please call Deb at 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Acoustic Musician Cameron Sutphin
2019-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Acoustic musician Cameron Sutphin makes a return performance! Donations will be accepted.
Like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger before him, Cameron Sutphin has been traveling around the United States performing classic country and folk music wherever he stops, as a solo acoustic artist. With his newly released album, Reason to Believe, Cameron takes his songwriting to a whole new level, as each one of the ten songs on the album all have a tangible personal touch. Since releasing his debut CD My Guitar and Me in 2011 it has gone on to sell well over 1,000 units and have radio play in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Transcending the genre of folk Americana, Cameron’s music echoes inspiration from singer/songwriters like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Neil Young – combining simple melodies and a lyrical intensity, while establishing a unique sound of his own.

Monthly Book Group
2019-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Monthly Book Group meets to discuss The Witch Elm by Tana French. Free. Space is limited so please call 508-949-6232 to register.
For a review by Stephen King, go HERE.

Shapes of Poetry & Colors of Music
2019-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join us for a fun afternoon celebrating poetry and music with Lindsay Adler & Emily Burns!
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Purchase tickets HERE.
For more information about the performers go HERE.

Small Business Saturday
2019-11-30
Celebrate shopping local independents with us! Enjoy refreshments, raffles and special deals all day long!!
Special appearance by children’s author/illustrator Ralph Massiello who will sign copies of his books including his latest “Alien Drawing Book” and do some drawing demos from 1-4 p.m.
Don’t miss out on all the fun and get your holiday shopping done!

Monthly Book Group
2020-01-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The featured book this month is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.
To sign up please call 508-949-6232. Books are available for purchase at a 10% discount.

Tarot Readings by Jason
2020-02-22 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Make your appointment for tarot readings with Jason!
$40/20 minutes; $60/30 minutes; $100/60 minutes
Jason has been reading publicly since 1985 in various locations in New England and New York.
To schedule your time call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com

25th Anniversary Celebration!
2020-03-03 - 2020-03-07
Join us as we celebrate 25 years in business all week long! Every day one lucky customer will have a chance to win a $25 gift card. The more you come in, the more chances you have to win!! You can also take advantage of a special 25% sale on all books & gifts in store! And of course birthday cake too!!

POSTPONED: An Evening of Mediumship with Diane Lewis
2020-03-21 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 GOVERNMENT PROTOCOL. STAY SAFE! WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE IN JUNE.
Share in this extraordinary evening of spirit communication.
Join Diane as she bridges the gap and connects to spirit
delivering messages from those who have crossed over.
Don’t miss this remarkable experience!

Tickets $39.00 per person. This event is limited to 12 individuals.
Please note: Not everyone attending may have the opportunity to receive a reading.
All sales are final. Tickets are non refundable and non transferable.

Road May Rise CD release with Mark & Raianne
2020-06-20 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join us on Zoom as we feature the newest CD and album release for well known & loved local musicians Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards! The event is free but tickets must be reserved in advance. CDs and albums may be purchased or ordered for local pickup at Booklovers’ Gourmet.
To sign up go HERE.
To order the album go HERE.

Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards have contributed their first decade to the legacy of American folk and country music, sharing emotively intelligent lyrics, unmistakable vocal harmonies, and a unique blend of instrumentation with audiences throughout the US and Canada. The songs poetically reflect their personal experience as factory workers, teachers, community organizers and natives of postindustrial mill towns in central Massachusetts. Accompanying themselves on guitar, harmonica, ukulele, penny whistle, electric bass, and most uniquely clarinet, their live performance is often punctuated by humorous commentary.
Road May Rise, their third studio album, was recorded at Signature Sounds Studio by Mark Thayer and mixed/mastered at Black Forest Sound Studio by Kyle Swartzwelder. The title track, written by Mandeville for a play performed at the Factory Theater in Chicago, has been awarded Honorable Mention by the Songwriters’ Association of Washington DC (SAW). Studio musicians include Doug Williamson (piano, guitar, mandolin, upright bass), Peter Hart (pedal steel, guitar) and Zack Ciras (upright bass). All songs have been written by Mark and Raianne, except for the spirited cover of Robin and Linda Williams’ Don’t Let Me Come Home A Stranger.
This album follows three previous releases on Nobody’s Favorite Records: Hard Times & Woes (2014); Grain By Grain (2016); Home Routes – Live in Manitoba (2018).

"What Unites Us" Discussion with Dan Rather
2020-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join Dan Rather for an online discussion on his book What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism and the importance of indie bookstores!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dan-rather-what-unites-us-tickets-129594840657
Buy the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/296/9781616209940

Booklovers' 26th Anniversary Festivities!!
2021-03-02 - 2021-03-06
Join us all week long in celebrating our 26th anniversary in business! It’s been a wild ride, and we are thankful for each and every one of you for your local love & support, especially during this past year. We invite you to join in the fun with daily raffles, special offers and of course cake while maintaining all safety protocols. Come in at your convenience anytime during our regular business hours, 10am-5pm, Tuesday, March 2nd-Saturday, March 6th. See you there!!

Independent Bookstore Day!
2021-04-24 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join in the celebration with exclusive merchandise, giveaways and fun…all day long!!
Here are some of the items you will find…while they last!
