Book Clubs + Special Events
Join one (or all!) of our monthly book clubs at Cellar Bird Books!
Our monthly book clubs are free to join, open to the public, and come with no obligation. Plus, when you purchase the book for any of our clubs—either online or in-store—you’ll receive 10% off!
MEET AT CELLAR BIRD BOOKS:
Poets' Parlor: Meets on the 2nd Monday of every month for a deep dive into poetry, hosted by Alby Blazo.
New Release Navigators: Meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month to discuss a brand new release.
Shadows & Spells Book Club: Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month to explore the blend of dark themes and magical elements in literature.
Tome Raiders: Meets quarterly to tackle books with a long page count.
MEET AT KÜSTERER BRAUHAUS:
Küsterer Reading Club: Meets on the 1st Monday of every month at Küsterer Brauhaus.
Monday, June 15
SHADOWS & SPELLS BOOK CLUB
Join us to discuss Don’t Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews, a dark, gothic coming-of-age tale that weaves together obsessive friendship, twisted fairytales, and monsters made real - exploring how far someone might go to protect the person they love, even as the line between devotion and destruction begins to blur.
Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Thursday, June 18
TOME RAIDERS BOOK CLUB
Join us to discuss The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne, a sweeping and deeply moving novel that follows one man’s search for belonging across decades of Irish history. As Cyril navigates love, loss, identity, and exile, the story explores resilience, forgiveness, and what it truly means to find home in a world that doesn’t always make space for you.
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Saturday, June 20
AUDIOBOOK WALK
Let's meet at the shop at 9:30am and take a leisurely 1.5-mile walk around the river, ending back at the store.
Bring headphones and an audiobook to enjoy while we walk! If you'd rather chat along the way, we'll designate groups for listeners and chatters. After the walk, you'll have a little time to browse before the shop opens for the day.
The first 10 people to arrive will receive a free audiobook credit courtesy of Libro.fm!
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 9:30am
Location: Cellar Bird Books
Thursday, June 25
GR LIT FEST MYSTERY PANEL
Step into a world of secrets, suspense, and spine-tingling twists at GR Lit Fest's Mystery Author Panel.
Join a lineup of talented mystery writers as they delve into the craft behind their most gripping stories, from plotting the perfect whodunit to building unforgettable detectives and villains.
Featured authors include: Marissa Malson, Dianne Freeman, and Erin R. Hodges
Books will be available for purchase at the event.
This FREE event welcomes individuals of all ages.
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
ALL OF JULY
FIND WALDO LOCAL
Waldo will be hiding in 25 local businesses around town, including Cellar Bird Books. Pick up a passport starting July 1 and begin your search for a chance to win prizes! 🔍
Find Waldo Local is a nationwide event sponsored by Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association. We’re thrilled to be hosting it right here in Grand Rapids!
Monday, July 6
KÜSTERER READING CLUB
Join us to discuss The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi, a powerful and heartbreaking novel about identity, friendship, and belonging. As Vivek searches for connection and freedom in a world that struggles to understand him, the story explores family, self-discovery, and the devastating cost of living unseen.
Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Küsterer Brauhaus -- 642 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Thursday, July 9
NEW RELEASE NAVIGATORS
Join us to discuss Whistler by Ann Patchett, a luminous and deeply reflective novel about memory, loss, and the relationships that quietly shape the course of our lives.
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Monday, July 13
POETS' PARLOR
Join us to discuss Night Owl by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, a luminous poetry collection that explores the magic, sensuality, and transformation of the night. Hosted by Alby Blazo, this conversation will delve into poems that reflect on nature, love, family, and the environment, and the ways darkness reshapes how we see the world and each other.
Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Monday, July 20
SHADOWS & SPELLS BOOK CLUB
Join us to discuss The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin, a groundbreaking fantasy novel set in a world on the brink of collapse, where catastrophic natural disasters and deep societal divisions shape everyday life.
Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Monday, August 3
KÜSTERER READING CLUB
Join us to discuss The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal, a heartfelt novel about family, ambition, and the bond between sisters. As their lives take different paths through rural Minnesota’s baking and brewing worlds, the story explores legacy, pride, and what it means to build a place to belong.
Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Küsterer Brauhaus -- 642 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Monday, August 10
POETS' PARLOR
Join us to discuss Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, a moving novel-in-verse about grief, family, and the unexpected connections that shape our lives. Hosted by Alby Blazo, this conversation will explore Acevedo’s lyrical storytelling as two sisters, separated by distance and circumstance, come to terms with a shared loss and discover one another.
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Thursday, August 13
NEW RELEASE NAVIGATORS
Join us to discuss Country People by Daniel Mason, a witty and imaginative novel about family, belief, and the power of stories. As one man searches for purpose in rural Vermont, he finds himself drawn into a world of eccentric characters, local legends, and unexpected connections.
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
Preorder the book in-store and online for 10% off - publishes on Tuesday, July 7.
Monday, August 17
SHADOWS & SPELLS BOOK CLUB
Join us to discuss The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett, a gripping fantasy mystery set in a world threatened by strange and deadly forces, where a brilliant investigator and her unconventional assistant must unravel a baffling murder before disaster strikes again.
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Monday, August 31
KÜSTERER READING CLUB
Join us to discuss My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende, a sweeping historical novel about identity, ambition, and self-discovery. Following a young journalist determined to forge her own path, the story explores family secrets, love, and resilience against the backdrop of political upheaval in South America.
Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Küsterer Brauhaus -- 642 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Tuesday, September 8
TOME RAIDERS BOOK CLUB
Join us to discuss Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke, a richly imagined historical fantasy set in an alternate 19th-century England where magic is returning to the world.
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.