Evening Monthly Book Group
2024-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
***FEBRUARY MEETING POSTPONED TO MARCH 6TH***
Join us in reading and discussing “The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie” by Rachel Linden.
An uplifting novel about a heartbroken young pie maker who is granted a magical second chance to live the life she didn’t choose. . . . from the bestselling author of The Enlightenment of Bees.
Buy online HERE or in store for a 10% discount!
Please let us know if you plan to attend by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Mystery Book Group
2024-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
This month’s mystery group will discuss “The Big Sleep” by Raymond Chandler.
The renowned novel from the crime fiction master, with the “quintessential urban private eye” (Los Angeles Times), Philip Marlowe. – Featuring the iconic character that inspired the film Marlowe, starring Liam Neeson.
To purchase the book online go HERE
Books are also available for purchase in store for a 10% DISCOUNT!
***Please call to let us know you are attending at 508-949-6232***

Pebble Art Class with Orange Jellyfish
2024-03-23 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join us for a fun-filled in-person event at Booklovers’ Gourmet! Our Pebble Art Class will be led by guest local artist Kerry Consentino-Vilorio, owner of The Orange Jellyfish, who creates beautiful custom pebble art and sea glass designs. It is perfect for art enthusiasts of all skill levels. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we guide you through the process of transforming ordinary pebbles into unique pieces of art. Discover the joy of creating beautiful designs using hand-collected, all natural materials. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a welcoming and relaxed environment to explore your artistic side. Don’t miss out on this chance to create your very own pebble masterpiece!
Cost is $60 per person. limited to 12 participants. All materials are included.
Reserve your spot HERE or in store during regular business hours.

March Evening Book Group
2024-03-27 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join us in reading and discussing “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings–asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass–offer us gifts and lessons, even if we’ve forgotten how to hear their voices.
Buy online HERE or in store for a 10% discount!
Please let us know if you plan to attend by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Monthly Writers Group
2024-04-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Join us for a small, supportive writers group.
Open to all genres and styles. Bring a piece to share or just come listen and offer feedback. Call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com to register. Free.

April Mystery Book Group
2024-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
This month’s mystery book group pick is West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman.
LOOKING FOR AN ANYTHING-BUT-ORDINARY WHODUNIT? – Welcome to the West Heart Club. Where the drinks are neat but behind closed doors . . . things can get messy. Where upright citizens are deemed downright boring. Where the only missing piece of the puzzle is you, dear reader.
A unique and irresistible murder mystery set at a remote hunting lodge where everyone is a suspect, including the erratic detective on the scene—a remarkable debut that gleefully upends the rules of the genre.
Purchase the book online HERE or in store for a 10% discount.
Please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com if you plan to attend.

Young Poets Workshop
2024-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
POETRY IS ABOUT FINDING YOUR VOICE AND LEARNING HOW TO EXPRESS IT!

Join us during school vacation week in celebrating National Poetry Month! The workshop will be led by local published poet Robert Eugene Perry, who hosts several open mic events in the area including Slightly Offbeat Poets and a monthly Open Mic Poetry Share at Booklovers’ Gourmet since 2017.
The cost of the workshop is $10 per person and is limited to 10 participants ages 12-19.
To sign up, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com.

What will be included in the workshop:

WRITING PROCESS

Inspiration
Finding your rhythm
Narrative

WRITER’S BLOCK (UNINSPIRED)

Ways to get unstuck
Giving yourself space
Journaling

EDITING

Having another proofreader
Reading out loud

ORGANIZING INTO BOOK FORM

Sections
Themes
Visual on page

SHARING INDIVIDUAL POEMS (as time allows)

Robert Eugene Perry is a native of Massachusetts and author of five books, the latest Earthsongs was released by Human Error Publishing in March 2022. He finds inspiration in nature, endeavoring to draw connections between ourselves and the natural world.

Annual Earth Day Family Fair
2024-04-21 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | MA
We are thrilled to be a part of the annual Earth Day Family Fair hosted by Local4Life!
***The event takes place at Andy’s Neighborhood Canteen, 9 Frederick Street, Webster, MA***
You can expect hands on activities for kids of all ages and education for adults of all ages on how to be a good steward of the Earth!
We will be featuring all kinds of books celebrating the Earth, nature, gardening and some giveaways too. Hope to see you there!!

Independent Bookstore Day 2024
2024-04-27 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
JOIN US FOR INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY 2024!
Independent Bookstore Day (IBD), now in its 11th year, is a one-day national party that celebrates indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April. Stop in for a fun time including a “Golden Ticket” scavenger hunt courtesy of Libro.fm, giveaways, raffles & special treats along with exclusive books and other cool literary-related items that you can only get on that day at indie bookstores!
See you there!!

Holy Fire Experience-Guided Meditation with Leo McCarthy
2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Come join us for a transformative experience led by Reiki Master Leo McCarthy at Booklovers’ Gourmet. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with your inner self through guided meditation in a serene and accepting environment. Let the Holy Fire guide you on a journey of self-discovery and relaxation. Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this event is open to all who seek inner peace and spiritual growth. Don’t miss out on this enlightening experience!
Cost is $30 per person, limited to 10 participants
Tickets available online through EVENTBRITE or in store during regular business hours.
*Everyone should bring a journal/notebook and pen/pencil to write about their experience during the meditation.
What to expect:
During this Experience, Leo will be conducting a brief guided meditation followed by 15 – 20 minutes of quiet during which time the Holy Fire® energy will be working directly with each person, providing a unique healing experience that contains what is needed by each person. Some people will have inner experiences such as seeing colors or feeling waves of healing energy flowing through them or visions of spiritual beings and so forth, and others will simply feel relaxed. Everyone will receive something meaningful that will continue to produce benefits even after the event. After the Experience is complete, Leo will have everyone write in their journal or notebook about what they experienced. There will be time afterwards if people wish to share their experiences.

Music of Sam Bowen & Blue Cat Grove
2024-06-01 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Get ready to experience Sam Bowen’s newest CD “Closer to the Sky” live and feel like you’re soaring high with his incredible music!
Come join us for an unforgettable evening of music with the talented singer-songwriter Sam Bowen! Get ready to be taken “closer to the sky” with his soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. This in person event will be hosted at Booklovers’ Gourmet, the perfect intimate setting to enjoy Sam’s music. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience live music in a cozy atmosphere. Grab your friends and come vibe with us!
Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased in store during regular business hours or online through Eventbrite.
Seats are general admission and limited to 20 attendees.

Tuesday Time with Spirit with Leo McCarthy
2024-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Come experience the connection between the material and spiritual worlds with psychic medium Leo McCarthy in a group setting. Limited to 12 attendees.
Tickets: $45 per person may be purchased in store during regular business hours or online through EVENTBRITE.
In Mediumship, the medium represents being the bridge between the spirit world and the sitter. When mediumship happens, the medium raises their energetic vibration to meet the spirit world. At the same time, the spirit world is lowering their energetic vibration to meet the medium. The medium can then validate information given from the spirit world, show continuation of the soul after physical death, and relay messages to the sitter.
For more information about Leo McCarthy, visit https://leomediummccarthy.net/
Please note: Not all participants are guaranteed a reading.

Afternoon Concert with Cameron Sutphin
2024-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Come enjoy an afternoon of live +acoustic music as we welcome back Cameron Sutphin to our cafe! Cameron is an Americana singer/songwriter/guitar player. In 2017 as a solo act, he released his debut Nashville-recorded CD “Heartbreak Town” and continues to release new recordings and performs shows in the area since moving back to New England.
Cameron has also had the privilege to share the stage with many performing artists including national touring artist Drew Kelly, Webster’s own Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards, as well as Emily Ann Roberts, Season 9 runner-up on “The Voice”.
Cameron performs original material and classic country and folk cover songs and is recently married.
Donations will be accepted at the door and CDs will be available for purchase.
To reserve your seat, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Bookstore Romance Day 2024
2024-08-17 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
We can all use a little more romance, right?
Bookstore Romance Day is a chance to celebrate Romance fiction—its books, readers, and writers.
Stop in anytime on Saturday, August 17th between 10am-5pm for some sweet deals & chance to win a “Swag Bag” of goodies.
Buy 1 New or Used Romance Book in store, SAVE 10%!
Buy 2 or More New or Used Romance Books in store, SAVE 20%!
Each purchase will get you a FREE RAFFLE TICKET for the chance to win a SWAG BAG filled with all things romantic.
Whether you enjoy sweet, sassy or spicy, you’ll be sure to find a great read.
For all you audiobook lovers, Libro.fm has a special deal for you too! Find out more details in store or click HERE to start saving now.
See you at the bookstore!

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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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.
