The Purple Couch Bookshop

“A book that demands to be read, shared and celebrated.”—PinkNews
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There’s nothing Zeke Chapman wants more than to tarnish the perfect reputation his father is so obsessed with. He quit the baseball team, started fighting at school, and nearly flunked junior year. Newly out as gay, Zeke isn’t sure where his queer identity fits in with his bad-boy persona. His father has always told him to stay quiet and not attract attention, but his friends are pushing him to be just as out and proud as they are. Most days, Zeke isn’t sure how to be a “good gay” or what that even means.
When his best friend, Sawyer, begs him to help the QSA plan Pride Day, he obliges—mostly to piss his dad off. But then the mayor announces an ordinance that cancels all LGBTQ+ celebrations. Angered by the injustice—and his father’s support of it—Zeke decides to put his rebellious ways to good use and plans a series of underground “Pride Speakeasies”.
As the speakeasies grow, and the community comes together to declare him “King of Pride”, Zeke finally feels like he’s doing something that matters. But friendship drama, a mysterious cyber-crush, and rising tension with his rival and ex Cohen “Coco” Fisher threaten to undermine his newfound pride. When his final party ends in near-disaster, Zeke must ask himself what he’s really trying to do. After all, there’s a reason that the first pride was a riot.

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“A book that demands to be read, shared and celebrated.”—PinkNews
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Queer Book Club - Rebel's Guide to Pride by Matthew Hubbard

We love Thursdays ! There aren’t a lot of opportunities for moms and caregivers to meet and socialize with their little ones. While Rocco’s Reading Room is always available for visits, the Purple Couch would like to fill that gap by providing the time and the soft space filled with some toys and board books for little ones to explore, giving moms and caregivers an opportunity to connect.

Local Event:   Babies at the Bookshop

  Babies at the Bookshop

We love Thursdays ! There aren’t a lot of opportunities for moms and caregivers to meet and socialize with their little ones....

Join Jen and Moody to hear some stories about big feelings. Jen created My Moody Monster to help people with destructive behavior and mental illness to better cope with their frustrations. When they are better able to cope with their emotions, it is a lot less stressful for their family as well.
Jen is graciously volunteering her time to read to your children and do some activities with each book to help them understand, from an early age, what to do when they feel these big emotions.

Local Event: Moody Monster Storytime

Moody Monster Storytime

Join Jen and Moody to hear some stories about big feelings. Jen created My Moody Monster to help people with destructive...

We invite you to hold space with us on select Sunday mornings from 10am -12pm.
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With traditional book clubs there’s the scramble to finish the selected book, and the pressure to have something smart to say. Wouldn’t it be great to have a book club where you could just enjoy books and friends —without any homework?
At Silent Book Club, there’s no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books… it’s BYOBook. Join us at the Purple Couch Bookshop to socialize from 10:00-10:30am. Staff will be on hand to help you find a great read if you need one. Then, from 10:30-11:30, pick a spot and read whatever makes you happy. The store will be opening to the public at 12pm for those who need to finish one more chapter or are ready to find their next great book.

Local Event: Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club

We invite you to hold space with us on select Sunday mornings from 10am -12pm.
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With traditional...

Our Fantasy Book Club for May &amp; June is a two part series as we read Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil from V. E. Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author.
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This is a story about hunger. 1532. Santo Domingo de la Calzada. A young girl grows up wild and wily—her beauty is only outmatched by her dreams of escape. But María knows she can only ever be a prize, or a pawn, in the games played by men. When an alluring stranger offers an alternate path, María makes a desperate choice. She vows to have no regrets. This is a story about love. 1827. London. A young woman lives an idyllic but cloistered life on her family’s estate, until a moment of forbidden intimacy sees her shipped off to London. Charlotte’s tender heart and seemingly impossible wishes are swept away by an invitation from a beautiful widow—but the price of freedom is higher than she could have imagined.This is a story about rage. 2019. Boston. College was supposed to be her chance to be someone new. That’s why Alice moved halfway across the world, leaving her old life behind. But after an out-of-character one-night stand leaves her questioning her past, her present, and her future, Alice throws herself into the hunt for answers . . . and revenge.This is a story about life—how it ends, and how it starts.

Local Event: Fantasy Book Club – (1st half) Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab

Fantasy Book Club – (1st half) Bury Our Bones...

Our Fantasy Book Club for May & June is a two part series as we read Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil from V. E. Schwab, the...

Fantasy Book Club – (1st half) Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab

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Babies at the Bookshop

A sex toy engineer with one big secret finally meets her match, and together they’ll put their own products to the test in this steamy romance.
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Vibe readers unite! Join Romance Book Club as we discuss A Little Buzzed!
If she builds it, they will come.
Scout Porter is screwed. Not literally, of course. Literally, she’s a twenty-six-year-old virgin, thanks to a relationship so disastrous she swore off love and sex for good. Metaphorically, she’s screwed because the entire office of BuzzCorp, the sex toy start-up where she’s head engineer, just found out. Scout needs her team to stay focused on their upcoming launch, not her lack of a sex life, so she finds the simplest solution: lose her V-card—and fast—then get back to business as usual.
Enter Hudson Bailey, the nerdy and charming software developer hired to build the app for Scout’s latest creation. The only problem is, he’s as inexperienced with sex toys as she is with sex. Fortunately, he’s all too eager to learn, and they agree that one very educational, totally professional hook-up will solve both of their problems. All for research, obviously.
But their little experiment yields unexpected results—chemistry so off the charts Scout starts to think she might actually want more than just a one-time fling. When their budding relationship is threatened by the return of Scout’s notorious ex, both Scout and Hudson will have to decide if they’ve reached their climax as a couple, or if they’re willing to risk everything for a chance at true love.

Local Event: Romance Book Club – A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray

Romance Book Club – A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray

A sex toy engineer with one big secret finally meets her match, and together they’ll put their own products to the test in this...

One of&nbsp;NPR‘s Best Books of 2016, winner of the Shirley Jackson Award, the British Fantasy Award, the This is Horror Award for Novella of the Year, and a finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, World Fantasy, and Bram Stoker Awards.
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People move to New York looking for magic and nothing will convince them it isn’t there.
Charles Thomas Tester hustles to put food on the table, keep the roof over his father’s head, from Harlem to Flushing Meadows to Red Hook. He knows what magic a suit can cast, the invisibility a guitar case can provide, and the curse written on his skin that attracts the eye of wealthy white folks and their cops. But when he delivers an occult tome to a reclusive sorceress in the heart of Queens, Tom opens a door to a deeper realm of magic, and earns the attention of things best left sleeping.
A storm that might swallow the world is building in Brooklyn. Will Black Tom live to see it break?
“LaValle’s novella of sorcery and skullduggery in Jazz Age New York is a magnificent example of what weird fiction can and should do.” — Laird Barron, author of&nbsp;The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us All
“[LaValle] reinvents outmoded literary conventions, particularly the ghettos of genre and ethnicity that long divided serious literature from popular fiction.” — Praise for&nbsp;The Devil in Silver&nbsp;from Elizabeth Hand, author of&nbsp;Radiant Days
“LaValle cleverly subverts Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos by imbuing a black man with the power to summon the Old Ones, and creates genuine chills with his evocation of the monstrous Sleeping King, an echo of Lovecraft’s Dagon… [The Ballad of Black Tom] has a satisfying slingshot ending.” – Elizabeth Hand for&nbsp;Fantasy &amp; ScienceFiction

Local Event: Horror Book Club - The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle

Horror Book Club - The Ballad of Black Tom by...

One of NPR‘s Best Books of 2016, winner of the Shirley Jackson Award, the British Fantasy Award, the This is Horror Award for...

Horror Book Club - The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle

Hit the dance floor with a coven of queer witches on 1980s Fire Island in this gay fantasy romance about finding magic, love, and family.
“Heartfelt.”—The New York Times
A heartwarming LGBTQ+ novel for fans of steamy romance, loathe-at-first-sight, and&nbsp;Red, White, and Royal Blue.
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In person +&nbsp;on Zoom Join us for a magical, emotional, and deeply queer summer read that blends romance, fantasy, and found family in one unforgettable story.Set in 1989, this novel follows Joe Agabian as he spends a summer on Fire Island Pines, hoping to move forward after losing his boyfriend to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. What begins as a season of healing and self-discovery quickly turns mysterious when Joe and his best friend Ronnie meet two eccentric older men who are hiding a powerful secret. As members of a covert disco witch coven, they are working to protect their community from a growing darkness—one that threatens Joe himself. With romance, magic, and danger intertwined, this story captures both the joy and heartbreak of queer life during a pivotal moment in history.“A vibrant, heartfelt blend of magic and history that celebrates queer resilience, love, and community in the face of unimaginable loss.”Why you should join us This is more than a book club—it’s a space to connect, reflect, and celebrate queer stories together. Whether you’ve finished the book, just started, or simply want to be part of the conversation, you are welcome. We center community over completion and conversation over perfection. Expect thoughtful discussion, lots of laughs, and a welcoming group that shows up for each other.All are welcome. No need to be queer to attend—just come ready to listen, share, and be part of something meaningful.

Local Event: Queer Book Club – Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell

Queer Book Club – Disco Witches of Fire Island...

Hit the dance floor with a coven of queer witches on 1980s Fire Island in this gay fantasy romance about finding magic, love,...

Queer Book Club – Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell

The Queen of Twists is back with a psychological masterpiece that will leave you questioning what you know about love, identity, and revenge.
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The&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling Queen of Twists is back with a psychological masterpiece that will leave you questioning everything you know about love, identity, and revenge.
Eden Fox, an artist on the brink of her big break, sets off for a run before her first exhibition. When she returns to the home she recently moved into, Spyglass, an enchanting old house in Hope Falls, nothing is as it should be. Her key doesn’t fit. A woman, eerily similar to her, answers the door. And her husband insists that the stranger is his wife.
One house. One husband. Two women. Someone is lying.
Six months earlier, a reclusive Londoner called Birdy, reeling from a life-changing diagnosis, inherits Spyglass. This unexpected gift from a long-lost grandmother brings her to the pretty seaside village of Hope Falls. But then Birdy stumbles upon a shadowy London clinic that claims to be able to predict a person’s date of death, including her own. Secrets start to unravel, and as the line between truth and lies blurs, Birdy feels compelled to right some old wrongs.
My Husband’s Wife&nbsp;is a tangled web of deception, obsession, and mystery that will keep you guessing until the last page. Prepare yourself for the ultimate mind-bending marriage thriller and step inside Spyglass – if you dare – to experience a story where nothing is as it seems.

Local Event: Thriller Book Club – My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

Thriller Book Club – My Husband’s Wife by Alice...

The Queen of Twists is back with a psychological masterpiece that will leave you questioning what you know about love,...

Thriller Book Club – My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

A sapphic rivals to lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own.
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A sapphic rivals to lovers rom com for fans of&nbsp;Ted Lasso&nbsp;and&nbsp;A League of Their Own, where two soccer teammates are at odds before falling in love as their team gears up for the World Cup.
Grace Henderson has been a star of the US Women’s National Team for ten years, even though she’s only 26. But when she’s sidelined with an injury, a bold new upstart, Phoebe Matthews, takes her spot. 22-year-old Phoebe is everything Grace isn’t—a gregarious jokester who plays with a joy that Grace lost somewhere along the way. The last thing Grace expects is to become teammates with benefits with this class clown she sees as her rival.
Phoebe Matthews is too focused on her first season as a professional soccer player to think about seducing her longtime idol. But when Grace ends up making the first move, they can’t keep their hands off of each other.
As the World Cup approaches and Grace works her way back from injury, a miscommunication leaves the women with hilariously different perspectives on their relationship. But they’re on the same page on the field, realizing they can play together instead of vying for the same position. With every tackle the tension between them grows, and both players soon have to decide what’s more important—being together or making the roster.
The perfect blend of funny and steamy, Meryl Wilsner’s&nbsp;Cleat Cute&nbsp;is about being brave enough to win on and off the field.

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Romance Book Club – Cleat Cute

A sapphic rivals to lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own.
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Fantasy Book Club - Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab

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Caregivers and their Pre-K and Kindergarten-aged children are encouraged to attend this&nbsp;free&nbsp;Try Girl Scouts&nbsp;event&nbsp;to learn more about Girl Scouting in their community.&nbsp;The program includes a Gabby’s Dollhouse–themed activity for Daisy-level girls, an overview of Girl Scout programs for caregivers, and an opportunity to meet other families interested in joining a local troop.
Families will enjoy a memorable introduction to Girl Scouts and discover why it’s the perfect place for girls to try new things, make friends, and grow as leaders. Each girl will leave with a themed activity guide to continue the fun at home.
<a href="https://www.gsema.org/en/get-involved/event-rsvp-region-1.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please RSVP</a>—even if you can’t attend!&nbsp;Questions? Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:customercare@gsema.org">customercare@gsema.org</a>

Local Event: Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie | Girl Scout Info Session

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie | Girl Scout Info...

Caregivers and their Pre-K and Kindergarten-aged children are encouraged to attend this free Try Girl Scouts event to learn...

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Graduation Parties - Open House

The 18th annual Salem Arts Festival returns June 5-7, 2026, as a special "Salem 400+" edition celebrating four centuries of Salem's creative heritage. This free, family-friendly event transforms historic downtown Salem into an immersive artistic experience, attracting over 10,000 visitors annually.
What to Expect
Explore a juried visual arts gallery at Old Town Hall featuring 60+ works by regional artists competing for Best in Show and the John Boris Memorial Award. Browse a curated artisan marketplace across downtown Salem on Saturday and Sunday, with local makers offering ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodworking, prints, and more.
Experience live performances across multiple outdoor stages throughout the weekend, including music spanning folk to hip hop, dance from flamenco to contemporary, circus arts, poetry, and more. Watch 12 talented muralists transform blank canvases into vibrant 8'×4' artworks during the Mural Slam at Artists' Row, then vote for your favorite via QR code to determine the People's Choice winner.
Participate in hands-on art-making activities, contribute to the festival's signature Community Art Project, and kick off the weekend Friday evening with the Tiny Art Spree—a fast-paced art exchange fundraiser where $20 tickets give you the chance to take home original artwork.
Festival Highlights
Friday, June 5 (5:30-8:30 PM): Gallery opening, performances at Derby Square, and Tiny Art Spree at 7 PM
Saturday, June 6 (11 AM-7 PM): All festival components active—gallery, artisan marketplace, performances, mural slam, community art, interactive activities
Sunday, June 7 (11 AM-6 PM): All festival components continue through closing
Locations &amp; Access
The festival spans downtown Salem's most beloved spaces: Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Artists' Row, Armory Park, the Pedestrian Mall, and areas near the Peabody Essex Museum. Essex Street and Front Street close to vehicles Saturday and Sunday (8 AM-7 PM), creating pedestrian-friendly festival zones.
Free admission to all events and activities. Bathrooms are available at Artists' Row, the NPS Visitor Center, and Destination Salem. Rain contingency plans ensure performances continue regardless of the weather.
Supporting Local Creativity
Produced collaboratively by Salem Main Streets and Creative Collective MA, the Salem Arts Festival strengthens Salem's creative economy while providing platforms for emerging and established artists. The event embodies community connection, economic revitalization, and the celebration of diverse creative voices.
This special "Salem 400+" edition honors Salem's deep artistic roots while looking forward to the next chapter of creative innovation in this historic city.
Plan your visit at salemartsfestival.com

Local Event: Salem Arts Festival 2026

Salem Arts Festival 2026

The 18th annual Salem Arts Festival returns June 5-7, 2026, as a special "Salem 400+" edition celebrating four centuries of...

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A New Tradition Begins with Heart: The First-Ever Harmonies of Hope Music Festival
One Stage. Multiple Communities. One Mission.
Groveland, MA &mdash; On Sunday, May 17th, something truly special will unfold on the North Shore. The first-ever Harmonies of Hope Music Festival will bring together families, music, and community&mdash;but at its core, this day is about something far deeper than entertainment.
It&rsquo;s about connection,It&rsquo;s about healing. 
And most importantly&mdash;it&rsquo;s about hope. &#128153;
Hosted by SadieLadySecrets.com, this inaugural event will take place at the Pines Recreation Center in Groveland from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM, creating a space where joy and purpose meet to support Home Base &ndash; Veteran &amp; Family Care for Mental Health.
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A Day That Comes from the Heart
Behind every song that will be played and every smile shared is a mission rooted in compassion&mdash;for the men and women who have given so much, and for the families who continue to stand beside them. &ldquo;This event is personal,&rdquo; said Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette, Founder and Executive Director of SadieLadySecrets.com. &ldquo;So many of our veterans carry stories, struggles, and pain that we don&rsquo;t always see. Mental health battles don&rsquo;t end when the uniform comes off. We wanted to create something that reminds them&mdash;and their families&mdash;that they are never alone.&rdquo;
Through Home Base, a program of the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital, veterans and their loved ones receive life-changing support for post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and the invisible wounds of service.
&ldquo;If even one person feels seen, supported, or hopeful because of this day, then it means everything, also If we can create a reminder that someone cares&mdash;then this event has done its job,&rdquo; Chiulli-Guillemette added. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re doing this.&rdquo;
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Inspiring Through Storytelling
The mission behind Harmonies of Hope is deeply connected to the heart of SadieLadySecrets.com, a family-run children&rsquo;s brand built on storytelling, kindness, and community.At the event, families will also be introduced to two powerful new releases: Families will also get to experience new book releases from SadieLadySecrets.com, including &ldquo;Sadie Lady Learns It&rsquo;s OK Not to Be OK&rdquo; and &ldquo;Sadie Lady Honors Our Heroes,&rdquo;
which focus on mental health awareness and honoring those who serve.&ldquo;Our books and our events go hand in hand,&rdquo; Chiulli-Guillemette shared. &ldquo;We believe in starting these conversations early&mdash;with kindness, honesty, and heart. Whether it&rsquo;s mental health or honoring our heroes, these are messages that matter for every generation.&rdquo;


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Music That Brings People Together
The festival will feature a full lineup of live entertainment including: 
DJ Fortin, The Visitors, The Chimpz, Diamond Edge, Party On Band, The Foo Family Band, and headliner Andrew McManus Band. Each performance represents more than music&mdash;it&rsquo;s a reminder of the power of coming together.

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A Day for Families, Fun &amp; Community
Harmonies of Hope is designed to be a welcoming, family-friendly event filled with activities for all ages: 
&#128717;&#65039; 45+ local vendors 
&#127903;&#65039; Raffles &amp; silent auction memorabilia 
&#127790; Food trucks 
&#127912; Face painting by Enchanted Expressions by Meg Goodwin 
&#127919; Carnival games, dunk tank &amp; kids characters
&middot;Sensory Friendly Tent from Community Steppingstones ABA GroupA Touch a Truck event Featuring Groveland First Responders as well as the Lightening McQueen Racecar of Boston. &middot;Pictures with Famous Book Character Sadie Lady 



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Powered by a Community That Cares
This first-year event is made possible by the support of incredible sponsors, including Renewal by Andersen, Ben Franklin Print Co., and many local businesses who believe in the mission of giving back.
&ldquo;This event is proof of what can happen when a community comes together,&rdquo; said Chiulli-Guillemette. &ldquo;Our sponsors, vendors, performers, and families are all part of something bigger&mdash;and that&rsquo;s what makes this so special.&rdquo;
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The Beginning of Something Bigger
Harmonies of Hope is not just a one-day event&mdash;it&rsquo;s the start of a tradition rooted in compassion, connection, and community impact.&ldquo;This is just the beginning,&rdquo; Chiulli-Guillemette said. &ldquo;We hope this becomes something people look forward to every year&mdash;not just for the music and fun, but for the meaning behind it. Because when we come together with heart, we create hope.&rdquo;

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Event DetailsHarmonies of Hope Music Festival 
&#128197; Sunday, May 17th 
&#9200; 12:00 PM &ndash; 6:30 PM 
&#128205; Pines Recreation Center, Groveland, MA 
&#127881; Free &amp; open to the public


Media Contact: 
Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette 
SadieLadySecrets.com 
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