Book Clubs + Special Events
Join one (or all!) of our monthly book clubs at Cellar Bird Books!
We host three monthly book clubs that are free to join, open to the public, and comes with no obligation. Plus, when you purchase the book for any of our clubs—either online or in-store—you’ll receive 10% off!
Cellar Explorers: Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month to explore a rotating selection of genres.
Poets' Parlor: Meets on the 2nd Monday of every month for a deep dive into poetry, hosted by Alby Blazo.
Feathered Pages Society: Meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month to primarily discuss backlist books (a non-new release, typically in paperback).
CELLAR EXPLORERS: CLASSICS
We’re kicking off our genre book club with a discussion of the classic Emma by Jane Austen.
The Cellar Explorers will explore a new genre each month, offering fresh and exciting reading experiences. Don't miss out on the first meeting of what promises to be an adventurous literary journey!
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
POETS' PARLOR
Join our next poetry book club as we delve into the princess saves herself in this one by Amanda Lovelace. Guided by host Alby Blazo, this powerful collection will spark an engaging discussion. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with fellow poetry lovers at our second meeting!
Date: Monday, February 10, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
FEATHERED PAGES SOCIETY
Join us for our inaugural backlist* book club where we’ll dive into There There by Tommy Orange.
Bonus! In April, Tommy Orange will be featured in conversation with Kaveh Akbar as part of Kent District Library's On the Same Page event.
Want to take it a step further? Read Wandering Stars, Orange's sophomore novel, before the KDL event in April—paperback available on February 18th. Copies will also be available at book club!
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
*A backlist book is any title that isn’t a new release and is typically available in paperback.
CELLAR EXPLORERS: SCI-FI
Get ready for an exciting discussion of Recursion by Blake Crouch—a mind-bending sci-fi thriller that explores memory, time, and reality. Whether you're a long-time fan of Crouch’s work or new to his writing, this is sure to be a conversation you won't want to miss!
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
FEATHERED PAGES SOCIETY
We’re excited to invite you to discuss Martyr!, a novel by acclaimed poet Kaveh Akbar. The paperback edition will be available for purchase starting December 31st.
Bonus! In April, Kaveh Akbar will be featured in conversation with Tommy Orange as part of Kent District Library's On the Same Page event.
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.