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).
February 20, 2025
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.
February 23, 2025
ONYX STORM DEBRIEF
Join us for a deep dive into Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros! Our discussion is paired with a selection of themed cocktails—crafted once again by New Holland Brewing. Come ready to sip, analyze, and debrief!
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Time: 4pm - 6:30pm
Location: New Holland Brewing, 417 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
March 3, 2025
POETS' PARLOR
Join us for our next poetry book club as we delve into Madness by Sam Sax. Host Alby Blazo will lead an engaging discussion on Sax’s powerful language and thought-provoking themes.
*While typically Poets' Parlor meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, our March meeting will take place on the 1st Monday: March 3rd.*
Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
March 4, 2025
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.
March 20, 2024
FEATHERED PAGES SOCIETY
We’re excited to invite you to discuss Martyr!, a novel by acclaimed poet Kaveh Akbar.
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.
April 1, 2025
CELLAR EXPLORERS: FANTASY
Set sail with us for this month’s book club pick, The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty! Join us as we dive into this swashbuckling tale of pirates, magic, and second chances.
With a rich historical setting, daring adventure, and a fierce, complex heroine, this book is perfect for fans of epic quests and morally gray characters.
Come for the discussion, stay for the camaraderie! Whether you're a longtime fantasy reader or just dipping your toes into the genre, we’d love to have you.
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
APRIL 14, 2025
POETS' PARLOR
Join us for our next poetry book club as we explore Dog Songs by Mary Oliver, a heartwarming collection celebrating the bond between humans and their canine companions. Host Alby Blazo will guide an engaging discussion on Oliver’s signature blend of nature, love, and devotion. Whether you're a longtime poetry lover or just discovering her work, this will be a thoughtful and inspiring conversation.
Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.