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:
Cellar Explorers: Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month to journey through every genre.
Poets' Parlor: Meets on the 2nd Monday of every month for a deep dive into poetry, hosted by Alby Blazo.
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, September 8
KÜSTERER READING CLUB
Set against the backdrop of 1960s Maine and Nova Scotia, The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters is a moving story of loss, identity, and the enduring ties of family. Join us as we discuss this poignant debut about a Mi’kmaq girl who goes missing and the brother who never stops searching for her.
*Please note that this month's meeting is on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
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 9
TOME RAIDERS BOOK CLUB
Join us for the first Tome Raiders meeting to discuss The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Part murder mystery, part philosophical thriller, this dark academia classic follows a group of brilliant but dangerous students at an elite college.
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Monday, September 15
POETS' PARLOR
The Tears that Taught Me by Morgan Richard Olivier blends poetry and personal essays to explore healing, growth, and spiritual resilience. Hosted by Alby Blazo, join us for a discussion on vulnerability, faith, and finding strength through pain.
*Please note that this month's meeting is on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Tuesday, September 16
SHADOWS & SPELLS BOOK CLUB
Join us for the first meeting of our Shadows & Spells Book Club! We’re starting with Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson—a heist story set in a world of ash and alchemy, where unlikely heroes rise against impossible odds.
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Thursday, September 18
Meet the Artists: ArtPrize Preview Night
Thursday, September 18 • 6–8pm • Cellar Bird Books
Kick off ArtPrize with us! This evening offers the chance to meet the three artists whose work will be featured in our space during the festival:
- Simon Brom (Robin)
- Lain Leo (Cycle)
- C.R. Warner (35)
Enjoy an early preview of their artwork and connect with the artists before the festival begins.
ArtPrize runs from September 19 - October 4.
Monday, October 6
KÜSTERER READING CLUB
Join us to discuss North Woods by Daniel Mason, a richly woven novel that blends historical epic with the quiet magic of the natural world. Spanning centuries, it follows the lives, loves, and secrets of those connected to a single New England house, exploring how the past lingers in the present.
Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
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, October 7
CELLAR EXPLORERS: FANTASY
Join us to discuss Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, a dark and thrilling blend of mystery and the supernatural. Set at Yale University, this novel follows a secret society monitor who must navigate occult secrets, deadly conspiracies, and her own haunted past.
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Monday, October 13
POETS' PARLOR
Join us to discuss The Complete Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe, hosted by Alby Blazo. This collection delves into the dark and haunting verses of one of America’s most iconic poets, exploring themes of love, loss, and the macabre with unmatched lyricism and intensity.
Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Tuesday, October 21
SHADOWS & SPELLS BOOK CLUB
Join us to discuss Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova, a haunting and poetic exploration of memory and identity. Blending surrealism and folklore, this novel follows a man confronting the mysterious creature Monstrilio as he navigates loss, longing, and the boundaries between reality and myth.
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Monday, November 3
KÜSTERER READING CLUB
Join us to discuss The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, a spellbinding literary mystery set in post–Civil War Barcelona. When a boy discovers a forgotten novel in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, he is drawn into a labyrinth of secrets surrounding the book’s mysterious author. Blending history, romance, and suspense, this modern classic is a haunting story about memory, obsession, and the enduring power of books.
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
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, November 4
CELLAR EXPLORERS: HORROR
Join us to discuss Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas, a gothic historical novel set in 1840s Mexico. Childhood sweethearts reunite amid war, only to face an even darker threat—the creatures that haunt the night.
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Monday, November 10
POETS' PARLOR
Join us to discuss Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell, hosted by Alby Blazo. A collection of poetry and prose about heartbreak, love, and raw emotions.
Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
Thursday, December 11
TOME RAIDERS BOOK CLUB
Join us to discuss 11/22/63 by Stephen King. Part time-travel thriller, part love story, this gripping novel follows a man who discovers a portal to 1958 and is tasked with preventing the assassination of JFK—if the past will let him.
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.