NEWS & EVENTS

Sat. 4/11/26 12-4pm Grown-up Book Fair at Sonny's Place

Spring into reading with us! Meet authors (selfies encouraged!) and pick up signed copies your next great reads.

Enjoy experiences like tarot readings, hair tinseling, permanent jewelry, and more while you sip, shop, and dine.
Authors:
Joe Adomavicia (poetry, flower pens, poetry prints), Jess Allen (spicy and sporty romances), Mark Dressler (detective series), Sharon Dukett (memoir, suspense),

R. C. Goodwin (suspense, memoir), Jean M. Grant (nine novels of various genres), Wendy Haller (women’s fiction, poetry, children’s), D. Margaret Hoffman (essays to inspire, workbooks), Andy LaPlante (fiction), Gail Olmsted (women’s & historical fiction), Howard Odentz (horror, Zombie Survival backpack w/purchase while supplies last), Betsy O'Neill Sheehan (YA novel in verse, children's), Kristen Schiffer (romance series, YA romance series, make your own origami bookmark)
Artisans:
Bonded Boutique (permanent jewelry), Books & Baubles (bookish-themed decor), Brittany’s Custom Creations (tumblers, bookmarks),

Candle Me Crazy (coconut soy candles), Enchanted Typewriter (tarot card readings, jewelry, fantasy books), Gigi and Lala (fabric coffee sleeves & more), HeartStrings Journals, Obsessed Hair Tinsel, Taura Pottery, Julia’s Blind Date With a Book (& more)

Free parking & admission to book fair! Sonny's Place, 349 Main St., Pavilion 2, Somers, CT

Sat. 4/18/26 1-5pm Mini Grown-up Book Fair at Powder Hollow Brewery & R Dee Winery

Join us to sip & shop indoors for your next favorite read or a bookish gift!

Authors: Joe Adomavicia (poetry), Jean G. Grant (women's fiction), Kristin Ward (fantasy), Fiona Wolfe (spicy fiction).

Brittany's Custom Creations (tumblers, bookmarks, and more), Enchanted Typewriter (tarot readings, books, jewelry, make your own bookmarks)

Free parking & admission! Feel free to BYO food. 504 Hazard Ave., Enfield, CT

Thurs. 4/23/26 5:30pm Stephen King Book Club at Red Heat Tavern: Bazaar of Bad Dreams

5:30 happy hour specials & social, 6:00 discussion. Open to all! Facilitated by local author Jessica Bottomley.

Separate checks provided. Evergreen Walk, South Windsor, CT

Wed. 4/29/26 6-9pm Evening of Authors at Aquila's Nest Vineyards

Grab your bookish besties and come meet five talented authors while you enjoy everything Aquila’s Nest Vineyards has to offer!
Meet authors:
Sharon Dukett (suspense, memoir)

E. C Gregory (gothic romantasy novella)
Wendy Haller (women’s fiction, poetry, children’s)

Barbara Newhart (romance with mystery)
Kristin Ward (fantasy)/Fiona Wolfe (sassy romance)

Signed books make perfect gifts (or treat yourself)! Free admission!

56 Pole Bridge Rd., Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Thurs. 4/30/26 5:30pm Pints & Pages Book Club: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Open to all! 5:30 happy hour specials & social, 6:00 discussion.

Facilitated by Julia. Separate checks provided.

Red Heat Tavern, Evergreen Walk, South Windsor, CT

Sat. 5/2/26 2-6pm Mini Grown-up Book Fair at Powder Hollow Brewery at Yankee Candle Village

Join us to sip & shop for your next favorite read or a bookish gift!

Authors: Katherine Anderson (multi-genre), Sharon Duett (suspense, memoir), Andrea Ezerins (women's fiction),

Kristin Ward (fantasy), Fiona Wolfe (sassy romance). Artisans: Brittany's Custom Creations (tumblers, bookmarks), Taura Pottery.

25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield, MA

Sun. 5/10/26 12-4pm Mother's Day Book Fair at Long View Ciderhouse, Southington, CT

Come sip & shop with 12 unique authors and artisans while you enjoy delicious drinks & the incredible view!

Bring your mom, mom figures, bookish besties, book club, or come solo and make new friends! Children are welcome.

Meet authors: Lisa Acerbo (romantasy, book bedazzling station w/Death and Coffee book purchase), Joe Adomavicia (poetry, flower pens, poetry prints), Katherine Anderson (nonfiction, suspense), Elissa Bass (romance series, selfie station), E C. Gregory (gothic romantasy novella), Andy LaPlante (fiction, bookish swag),

Karen CP McDermott (spicy and hockey romance), Barbara Newhart (romance w/mystery, crochet wrap scarves for cozy reading), Kristen Tsetsi (women's fiction), Kristin Ward (fantasy), Fiona Wolfe (sassy romance), more tba.

Meet artisans: Creations by Lady D. (tumblers, cups), Enchanted Typewriter (tarot readings, fantasy books, jewelry, make your own book marks), Meliora Journals,

Oh My Ganache (baked goods, paint your own cookies), more tba.

Free admission. Feel free to bring your own food. 36 Long Bottom Rd., Southington, CT.

Drive up orchard's dirt driveway (red barn on right) and proceed to the top of the hill.

Sun. 5/31/26 12-4pm Boozy Book Fair at Elicit Brewing Co., Danbury, CT

Love all things bookish? Come sip & shop with 12 unique authors and artisans! Bring your bookish besties, book club, or come solo and make news friends!

Meet authors: Jess Allen (spicy romance), Katherine Anderson (nonfiction, suspense), Andrea Ezerins (women's fiction), E. C. Gregory (gothic romantasy novella), Ariel Rae (dark & spicy romantasy), Kristin Ward (fantasy), Fiona Wolfe (sassy romance), more tba.

Meet artisans: Brittany’s Custom Creations (tumblers, bookmarks), Enchanted Typewriter (tarot readings, fantasy books, jewelry, & more), Good Witch Candle Co.,

Meliora Journals, more tba.

Free admission! 15 Backus Ave., Danbury, CT

Fri., 6/19/26 6pm Author Event - SAVE THE DATE!

We’ll be announcing our exciting New York Times Bestselling Suspense Author and our Moderator soon!

A link to reserve your FREE seat will then be posted - so click here and rsvp now to receive updates.

5:30pm: Doors open, enjoy complementary refreshments, pick up your book if you preordered, and be seated.
6:00pm: Spoiler-free Author Talk, Q&A, and Book Sales/Signing

Free parking & admission! The venue address is: Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, 900 Hemlock Ave., South Windsor, CT

All events subject to change. Please confirm info/RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/BookClubCT/events