The silver unicorn bookstore + True West Brewing co event

Join The Silver Unicorn Bookstore and True West Brewing Co. for the launch of Silver Unicorn’s inaugural Mock Awards program -- their new Mock Caldecott and Mock Newbery programs.

This fall, they're launching four new programs, with an eye toward both getting kids reading more and helping schools get good books for their classrooms and libraries in an efficient manner. The four programs are:

- Mock Caldecott: The books we think are contenders for the Caldecott Medal 

- Mock Newbery: The books we think are contenders for the Newbery Medal

- The Fun-decott: Picture books that probably won't receive Caldecott consideration, but are fun and engaging that your students will love.

- The Fun-bery: Chapter books that probably won't receive Newbery consideration, but are fun and engaging that your students will love.

Each program will feature 20 books, and schools, educators, and libraries can get a discount on them when they order either the whole set or most of the whole set (15 of 20). The Mock Caldecott program will also come with a free lesson plan for educators!!!

The unveiling of each list will be on this night, Mock Awards Night, and it will be a celebration in the finest sense. We will be joined by a powerhouse lineup - Aaron Becker, Winsome Bingham, Mary Lee Donovan, and Brian Lies!!!

True West Brewery will be on hand to sell food and drink, and we will have special presentations from authors and illustrators, and a whole lot more! Tickets are $20, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity. Buy tickets

Danny’s place youth services event

Danny’s Place is thrilled to host author Rebecca Minor at Danny’s Place for a family-friendly celebration of her forthcoming book Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting This. While parents and caregivers join the conversation, kids can enjoy fun activities on-site.

Refreshments & community
Meet the author + book signing
Books available through Silver Unicorn

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TRUE WEST BREWING CO EVENT WITH SILVER UNICORN BOOK STORE

The Silver Unicorn Bookstore and True West will be hosting their 3rd annual Boozy Book Fair!! Join them Monday August 11th 5:30pm-9pm in the courtyard at True West. There will be a variety of books to shop from The Silver Unicorn Bookstore, Live music from Pete + Steve, andTarot readings from Kris Gurky, June Jennings, and Vee Zizzo.

SILVER GIRL EVENT WITH THE SILVER UNICORN BOOKSTORE

Join The Silver Unicorn and Silver Girl for a chance to meet three fascinating authors while enjoying dinner and literary discussion in cozy West Acton Village.

Meet the Authors:
Mark Cecil, Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny: A Novel
Tova Mirvis, We Would Never: A Novel
Ellen Ruppel Shell, Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels

Your ticket includes one book and three courses prepared by chef Aya Alexander of Silver Girl. Additional books and cocktails will be available for purchase as well. Space is limited so secure your spot early for this exciting evening of literature and camaraderie right here in West Acton! Learn more and purchase tickets here.

The Silver Unicorn bookstore event

Mark your calendars! Our neighbors at Silver Unicorn Bookstore are hosting their third annual Kids Graphic Novel Festival! Their 2025 superstar lineup of creators includes:

For more information and to reserve your FREE ticket, visit HERE

silver girl event

You're invited to a super fun evening of escapism and edutainment at Silver Girl in West Acton! Enjoy a delicious mid-century-inspired buffet dinner, specialty tiki cocktails, and a fascinating presentation by Kevin Quigley, author of NEW ENGLAND TIKI. Dive into the unusual Tiki history of a nautical region whose history is more North Atlantic than South Pacific. New England's history with Tiki winds through traditional tropical bars and revival waystations, as well as a fascinating regional tradition of Asian-American restaurants forging a unique new path. It's a tale of pilfering beachcombers, enterprising women, and one of the country's last grand Tiki temples left standing.

So don your Mid-Century Mod and Polynesian Pop finery and head on down for a night of 'Ohana at Silver Girl in West Acton! More info and tickets here.

True West Brewing Co + silver unicorn bookstore Event

Join The Silver Unicorn Bookstore at True West Brewery's courtyard for a one-of-a-kind boozy book fair! Peruse a curated collection of books from Silver Unicorn Bookstore while enjoying craft beers and specialty cocktails. Immerse yourself in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere ideal for bookworms and beer lovers. Meet local authors Sofia T. Romero and Jo Paquette as they sign books and discuss their work. Whether you're in the mood for a thrilling mystery or a heartwarming love story, you're bound to discover a new favorite read at this exciting event. Let's raise a glass to books and brews at True West Brewery's boozy book fair!

*in the event of rain, the boozy book fair will take place inside True West’s Speakeasy

true west brewing co. event

Join True West in their speakeasy Monday October 23rd 5-9pm for a Halloween-themed boozy book fair with Silver Unicorn Book Store. They’re putting the Boo! in boozy, with the most spook-tacular drink specials to enjoy while shopping all the great books.

true west brewing co. event

Relive all the wonderful memories from childhood book fairs…
Join True West and Silver Unicorn Bookstore for a night filled with booze, books, food & live music!

We invite you to join The Silver Unicorn Bookstore and three local authors for a unique celebration of food and non-fiction at Orange Door Kitchen. Writers Adrienne Brodeur, Rachel Kadish and Mimi Lemay will sit down with guests for a delicious meal inspired by their recently published works and then linger over coffee for book signing and more conversation.

Tickets are $65 and include a copy of the novel of your choice plus non-alcoholic beverages and a four-course meal prepared by Orange Door Kitchen. All three novels and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Buy Tickets Here!

Orange Door Kitchen invites you to join The Silver Unicorn Bookstore and three local authors for an unique celebration of food and fiction at Orange Door Kitchen. Novelists Jenna Blum, Crystal King and Louise Miller will sit down with guests for a delicious meal inspired by their recently published works and then linger over coffee for book signing and more conversation.

MENU:

ONE // The Lost Family // Peter Rashkin’s mushroom soup with crème fraîche and brandy

TWO // Feast of Sorrow // Apicius’ chicken in dill sauce with romanesco, pine nuts, golden raisins, and colatura

THREE // The Late Bloomer’s Club // burnt sugar cake with maple icing

Tickets are $90 and include a copy of each author’s novel plus a three-course meal prepared by Orange Door Kitchen. Beverages available for purchase.

PURCHASE TICKETS!

Orange Door Kitchen is teaming up with our friends down the street at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore for a discussion with author and activist Pam Lowell.  Pam will share stories of grassroots activism through the lens of her new cookbook, The Resistance Cookbook: Nasty Women and Bad Hombres in the Kitchen.  The book is a collection of 100 recipes contributed by members of Action Together Massachusetts(ATMA), the state-wide social and political action organization borne out of the results of the 2016 Presidential election.  A sweet treat cooked from the book will be provided by Orange Door Kitchen.  

This event is free to the public, all are welcome to join the conversation!  

Book Club Meets the Mat at Revolution Community Yoga!
“Buddha’s Brain” by Rick Hanson, Ph.D. 
$30 Pre-registration
REGISTER ONLINE

“Science is now revealing how the flow of thoughts actually sculpts the brain. Solidly grounded in the latest neuroscientific research, and supported by a deep understanding of contemplative practice, this book is accessible, compelling, and profound – a crystallization of practical wisdom!”  – Philip David Zelazo, Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Just like yoga, a good book is always better when shared with a group.  Book Club Meets the Mat combines the fun and connection of a book club community with the healing nature of a yoga class. Amy invites you to “pull up a bolster” to discuss our quarterly book of choice and stay for a rejuvenating yoga practice that will settle your mind and nourish your body. This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your yoga practice and perhaps meet a new friend!