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).
January 13, 2025
POETS' PARLOR
We’re thrilled to kick off our poetry book club with a discussion of A Fortune for Your Disaster by Hanif Abdurraqib. This powerful collection will be explored in-depth, guided by host Alby Blazo. Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow poetry lovers in this exciting first meeting!
Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cellar Bird Books
The book is available in-store and online for 10% off.
January 18, 2025
BOOK FAIR @ ROOTS BREW
Come enjoy a cozy day at Roots Brew Shop with a cup of your favorite drink and a delicious waffle as you explore a curated selection of books and unique finds! It’s the perfect way to support local, discover new reads, and treat yourself -- see you there!
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 9am-2pm
Location: Roots Brew Shop - 600 7th Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
January 19, 2025
ONYX STORM: Theory Exchange
Come ready to recap the Empyrean Series and discuss theories for the much anticipated Onyx Storm!
Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
Time: 4pm-6pm
Location: New Holland Brewing - 417 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
January 21, 2025
ONYX STORM: Rise & Shine Release
Cellar Bird Books will open at 7am on Tuesday, January 21 for you to pick-up your copy of Onyx Storm! Store hours will be 7am-6:30pm.
Preorder your copy of Onyx Storm (Standard Edition) today:
January 21, 2025
ONYX STORM: Silent Book Club
Enjoy a group read for Onyx Storm and read with fellow fans, co-hosted by Silent Book Club GR! (No spoilers during this event)
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: New Holland Brewing - 417 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
February 4, 2025
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.
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.
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. 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.