Songs and stories for our littlest readers!

Little Bees is held on the first Friday of the month.

Our current group of attendees is primarily around the age of 2 so we tend to select books for that age range. We can easily pivot to include more titles geared toward the 0-1 crowd, especially as many of our regulars have children of both age groups.

Join us to discuss The Little Book of Hygge, by Meik Wiking!

Embrace Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) and become happier with this definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of comfort, togetherness, and well-being.

Why are Danes the happiest people in the world? The answer, says Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, is Hygge. Loosely translated, Hygge―pronounced Hoo-ga―is a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. "Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience," Wiking explains. "It is about being with the people we love. A feeling of home. A feeling that we are safe."

Hygge is the sensation you get when you’re cuddled up on a sofa, in cozy socks under a soft throw, during a storm. It’s that feeling when you’re sharing comfort food and easy conversation with loved ones at a candlelit table. It is the warmth of morning light shining just right on a crisp blue-sky day…

Registration is strongly encouraged in order to have adequate seating.

Liverpool Play Reading Club is an adult group interested in exploring plays! Each month, the group gets together for an informal read aloud of a chosen play. No experience is necessary. Play participants are asked to get their own print or electronic copy of the play to bring with them to the meeting.

Play reading club happens on the third Saturday of the month, in the Golden Bee Bookshop (the shop is closed to the public).

For November, we’ll be reading Larissa FastHorse’s satirical “The Thanksgiving Play”!

The book is available through Bookshop.org at this link.

Registration is recommended in order to ensure adequate seating.

Put together a special gift for yourself or your favorite reader!

This event is REALLY about the magic of the stone wrapping paper from Paper Source- it cuts like buttah and I can't use any other kind of paper now. Experiencing it first hand has changed even the most dubious expressions into absolute delight- so I'm giving you the chance to wrap a book and add some special treats!

Ticket includes:
Use of wrapping supplies
Wrapping paper for one book
1 individually wrapped Rustic Bakery shortbread cookie
1 package of Moonstruck hot cocoa
1 bookmark
1 sticker
1 pen

Your book of choice must be purchased separately- this allows you to pick from all the books in the store- including sale books (of which we have many!) paperback, hardcovers- whatever calls to you or your giftee.

Space is limited so we are doing 12 tickets for this event. If it’s a hit, we’ll do it again soon!

Join us the discuss A Very Fairy Funeral, by A.N. Sage!

An introverted fairy, a secret society of undertakers, and a talking cat-what a deadly combination!

In the Mistbrook Manor Funeral Home, Lyra Moore prefers the company of the dead to the living. As a fairy in hiding and the town's funeral director, she's perfected the art of staying out of the spotlight-until an unclaimed body appears on her doorstep under mysterious circumstances. No one knows who the victim is or how he died, but Lyra is determined to leave the case to the authorities. She does not need any more strangers knocking on her door, at least not breathing ones.

Unfortunately, life outside Fairy has other plans. When Lyra returns home to find an odd man lurking in her living room, he claims to be a detective, yet Lyra can see right through his lies. Even without her fairy magic!

Reluctant to leave well enough alone, Lyra stumbles on a secret society of undertakers with a unique calling: solving crimes.

With her own magic to conceal, and a bratty talking cat-who happens to be a changeling stuck in feline form thanks to an administrative slip-up and a foolish feud-Lyra finds herself entangled in the mystery with no way out.

But can she crack the case while keeping her magical secret? Or will the truth refuse to stay buried?

Registration is recommended in order to ensure adequate seating.

Songs and stories for our littlest readers!

Starting in September, Little Bees will only be held on the first Friday of the month.

Our current group of attendees is primarily around the age of 2 so we tend to select books for that age range. We can easily pivot to include more titles geared toward the 0-1 crowd, especially as many of our regulars have children of both age groups.

Join us to discuss The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei!

They left Earth to save humanity. They’ll have to save themselves first.

It is the eve of Earth’s environmental collapse. A single ship carries humanity’s last hope: eighty elite graduates of a competitive program, who will give birth to a generation of children in deep space. But halfway to a distant but livable planet, a lethal bomb kills three of the crew and knocks The Phoenix off course. Asuka, the only surviving witness, is an immediate suspect.

As the mystery unfolds on the ship, poignant flashbacks reveal how Asuka came to be picked for the mission. Despite struggling through training back on Earth, she was chosen to represent Japan, a country she only partly knows as a half-Japanese girl raised in America. But estranged from her mother back home, The Phoenix is all she has left.

With the crew turning on each other, Asuka is determined to find the culprit before they all lose faith in the mission―or worse, the bomber strikes again.

Registration is recommended to ensure adequate seating.

Join us to discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman!

In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.

When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case.

As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?

Registration is strongly encouraged in order to have adequate seating.

4th Thursday: Puzzle Party!

Are you freaked out all the time by the state of the world and all the stress in your own life?

Of course you are! A lot of things are terrible!

Maybe a puzzle will help? Or some pleasant socializing? Or both?

Take a break from the outside world and come unwind with us. We’ll open a new puzzle at the Community Table and chat while we work on it. It’s fun and low stakes and relaxing and satisfying and a nice way to wrap up the day and you can bring a nice little snack and warm drink to enjoy and doesn’t that sound nice? Of course it does! See you then!

Registration is requested to ensure adequate seating.

We host Silent Book Club on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
Golden Bee is proud to be the official Liverpool chapter of Silent Book Club.
Unlike your typical book club, Silent Book Club is more about the actual act of reading than the discussion of books. Come for an hour and read without the interruptions and nagging “should-dos” that often plague us elsewhere. Then chat with your fellow attendees for a half hour, or book it out the door without needing to say a word.

Registration is strongly encouraged in order to ensure adequate seating!

Join us to discuss Mate, the eagerly anticipated sequel to Bride!

Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left—if he’ll have her.

As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn’t matter if Serena doesn’t reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe.

But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her—and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation…

Registration is recommended to ensure adequate seating.

Liverpool Play Reading Club is an adult group interested in exploring plays! Each month, the group gets together for an informal read aloud of a chosen play. No experience is necessary. Play participants are asked to get their own print or electronic copy of the play to bring with them to the meeting.

Play reading club happens on the third Saturday of the month, in the Golden Bee Bookshop (the shop is closed to the public).

For October, we’ll be reading “Clue,” based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn. (As one option for getting a copy of the play, click here for a free pdf from the Maitland Theatre.)

Registration is recommended in order to ensure adequate seating.

3rd Thursday: Make a Thing with Casey

It can be hard to pick up a fun new hobby when there’s not enough time in the day. Join Casey and the occasional guest host for an hour each month to learn something or make something. Creative exploration meets casual socializing. Some events will allow for more socializing than others.

Because the store will be open until 8pm on Thursday evenings, registration is required as seats are limited to 10 people a session.

SAVE THE DATE:
October: Peculiar Baking

This club is WELCOME TO ALL, from amateur home cooks on up!

Did your dish go horribly wrong? We won't judge! Did it not get enough seasoning? We won't scream at you or throw a pot at your head! We are not aspiring to be Michelin chefs here; we're just a bunch of people who want to cook for fun, try new foods, and meet some new friends along the way.  

Mystery book club is holding a special October meeting to discuss Witch Slap!

Never let your brother date a witch, lest they get turned into a talking cat.

Morgan Winters wants an ordinary life: A job at a bookstore, an apartment she can barely afford, and a healthy amount of existential dread. Her brother (AKA "The Ruiner") ruins that when he shows up on her bedroom windowsill, transformed into a talking cat. He claims it's due to a date gone horribly wrong, but Morgan's not buying it. Still, when he begs her to take him to a witch who can change him back into a human, she reluctantly agrees. Family is family.

When they arrive in Hollowbeck - a suspiciously small and suspiciously magical town - they find the witch.

Only she's dead. And there's a letter left behind - with Morgan's name on it. Even though no one knew she was coming.

Morgan could run. She could hide. But she's not the type. She's determined to stick her nose into the middle of the supernatural, figure out who left her the letter, find the murderer - and hopefully sort out Ruiner's cat problem before he leaves another hairball on the rug.

Witch Slap is the first book in The Hollowbeck Paranormal Cozy Mysteries series from Amelia Ash and bestselling author Kim M. Watt. Join Morgan and Ruiner as they explore a small town full of magic, mystery, and murder.

IMPORTANT: Because our distributor doesn’t give us our standard discount for this title, we don’t regularly carry it in the store. We will be special ordering copies for anyone who is interested in reading it/attending this book club. After you register, we’ll email you to check if you want us to order it for you.

Registration is recommended in order to ensure adequate seating.

The Golden Bee Bookshop hosts local authors and makers at our Community Table every Saturday, May through October! Pop in to meet and shop directly from local creators.

For 10/11, our featured guests are:

• Kathryn Breen released her first novel, “Rod the Zombie,” this August! It’s a paranormal romance that blends horror and humor, following a lonely zombie who falls for a girl with secrets. Learn more about her work here.

• Jamie Kiemle is a nonbinary illustrator passionate about all things whimsical and weird! They draw inspiration from researching fairytales and folklore and use this knowledge to create inclusive stories exploring gender identity and mental health. Learn more about their work here.

Join us for an evening celebrating the new book by Maed creator, Lauren Wallace!
Come meet Lauren and pick up a copy of her book while enjoying great company, snacks, and light refreshments under the twinkling glow of the bookshop lights.
No ticket or reservation is required to attend.

2nd Thursday: Letter Writing/Making with Olivia

Do you love getting mail? Let's share that joy with others! In this group we will write letters to a different group each month to give attention to those who would benefit from it. Everyone from older adults to little kids should know there is someone out there who cares for them and what they do. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies to jazz things up.

Because the store will be open until 8pm on Thursday evenings, registration is required as seats are limited to 10 people a session.

Powerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the Amalfi Curse…

Haven Ambrose, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist, has come to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artifacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father spotted on his final dive. Upon Haven’s arrival, strange maelstroms and misfortunes start plaguing the town. Is it nature or something more sinister at work?

As Haven searches for her father’s sunken treasure, she begins to unearth a centuries-old tale of ancient sorcery and one woman’s quest to save her lover and her village by using the legendary art of stregheria, a magical ability to harness the ocean. Could this magic be behind Positano’s latest calamities? Haven must unravel the Amalfi Curse before the region is destroyed forever…

Against the dazzling backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, this bewitching novel shimmers with mystery, romance and the untamed magic of the sea.

Registration is strongly encouraged in order to have adequate seating.

Songs and stories for our littlest readers!

Starting in September, Little Bees will only be held on the first Friday of the month.

Our current group of attendees is primarily around the age of 2 so we tend to select books for that age range. We can easily pivot to include more titles geared toward the 0-1 crowd, especially as many of our regulars have children of both age groups.

1st Thursday: Creative Writing with Katie

Sometimes the hardest part about writing is actually getting yourself to sit down and do it! That’s what Writing Club is for: a dedicated time each month when you can shut out other distractions and sit down at our community table to create whatever you’d like to create. Come in with your own project to work on if you’d like, but we’ll also have a bunch of different writing prompts to choose from to spark your imagination. You can put in earbuds and zone out for an hour and a half, or commiserate with your fellow creatives about the plots and characters that refuse to cooperate. There’s no pressure to stay for the whole time or share your work with anyone. Younger writers are welcome as long as they’re accompanied by a parent.

Because the store will be open until 8pm on Thursday evenings, registration is required as seats are limited to 10 people a session.

The Golden Bee Bookshop hosts local authors and makers at our Community Table every Saturday, May through October! Pop in to meet and shop directly from local creators.

For 9/27, our featured guests are:

• Kate Palermo is an illustrator, designer, and artist. She make seriously adorable paper mache creatures, along with stickers featuring her illustrations. Learn more about her work here.

• Shanna Robillard has written and published a dozen books—so far. If you love paranormal/fantasy romance, her books are for you.This year alone, she’s released the first three in her Brimstone Court series, which are just part of her planned seven-book series of interconnected standalone novels. Learn more about her work here.

4th Thursday: Do the Thing with Jamie

Do you have a project that's haunting you, something you just want to get done, are you drowning in tabs???? This is the social self-care session for you. Join Jamie at the community table as we spend an hour sitting down, co-working, and just getting whatever it is you need to work on closer to done. Come and co-work for the full hour (from 6:30-7:30), or take off whenever you are done. From 7:30-8 feel free to hang out for a casual chat or just browse the shelves.

Because the store will be open until 8pm on Thursday evenings, registration is required as seats are limited to 10 people a session.

We host Silent Book Club on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
Golden Bee is proud to be the official Liverpool chapter of Silent Book Club.
Unlike your typical book club, Silent Book Club is more about the actual act of reading than the discussion of books. Come for an hour and read without the interruptions and nagging “should-dos” that often plague us elsewhere. Then chat with your fellow attendees for a half hour, or book it out the door without needing to say a word.

Registration is strongly encouraged in order to ensure adequate seating!

Liverpool Play Reading Club is an adult group interested in exploring plays! Each month, the group gets together for an informal read aloud of a chosen play. No experience is necessary. Play participants are asked to get their own print or electronic copy of the play to bring with them to the meeting.

Play reading club happens on the third Saturday of the month, in the Golden Bee Bookshop.

For September, we’ll be reading “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” by Christopher Durang.

Click here to buy it through Bookshop.org.

Registration is recommended in order to ensure adequate seating.

The Golden Bee Bookshop hosts local authors and makers at our Community Table every Saturday, May through October! Pop in to meet and shop directly from local creators.

For 9/20, our featured guest is Joanie Kump, the founder and owner of Sustainable StitchCraft. She transforms reclaimed and recycled materials into your new favorite accessories. All off-cuts from her projects are also saved from landfills and turned into filling for pet beds, which are donated to the local SPCA! Learn more about her here.

3rd Thursday: Make a Thing with Casey

It can be hard to pick up a fun new hobby when there’s not enough time in the day. Join Casey and the occasional guest host for an hour each month to learn something or make something. Creative exploration meets casual socializing. Some events will allow for more socializing than others.

Because the store will be open until 8pm on Thursday evenings, registration is required as seats are limited to 10 people a session.

SAVE THE DATE:
September: Struggle September

This club is WELCOME TO ALL, from amateur home cooks on up. Did your dish go horribly wrong? We won't judge! Did it not get enough seasoning? We won't scream at you or throw a pot at your head! We are not aspiring to be Michelin chefs here; we're just a bunch of people who want to cook for fun, try new foods, and meet some new friends along the way.  

For Struggle September, we'll be cooking from and discussing What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking by Caroline Chambers, So Easy So Good by Kylie Sakaida, and/or You Gotta Eat by Margaret Eby.

One dark evening on New York City’s Upper West Side, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, Amanda and Wendy realize they have much in common, including an intense desire for revenge against the men who destroyed their families. As they talk into the night, they come up with the perfect plan: if you kill for me, I’ll kill for you.

In another part of the city, Ruth is home alone when the beautiful brownstone she shares with her husband, Scott, is invaded. She’s attacked by a man with piercing blue eyes, who disappears into the night. Will she ever be able to feel safe again while the blue-eyed stranger is out there?

Registration is recommended in order to ensure adequate seating.