As a singer/songwriter and an award-winning musician, Bruce is a student and keeper of the history of the timeless musical genre of time-savored traditional folk music, and paints musical portraits celebrating the colorful history of the music through an extraordinary repertoire of tunes, songs, and stories. He performs with equal flair and skill on fiddle, […]

Indulge yourself with beautiful images, mouthwatering recipes, and heartfelt stories in “Nurture: Stories of food, for the Body and Soul.” A book of stories, recipes that are time tested, original and amazing, and gorgeous art and food photography. “Nurture” is a large format with lots of stunning photos. It opens flat for ease of cooking. […]

Born and raised in Western Michigan, singer-songwriter Adrielle Goodrich enjoys bringing music and encouragement to those around her. Adrielle delivers a sampling of old and new from Adele to all time favorites from the Beatles. Easy listening for everyone. Come eat, drink and enjoy the music!

Carl and Tom! Artists range from Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Neil Young to Johnny Cash, Adele, One Republic to Carl Webb songs and many more.

Enjoy cool vibes with chill guitar player

Olivia is a young performer with an old soul influenced by swing and bebop jazz from the mid-20th century. Music is undeniably a part of her identity, her voice being the instrument she communicates with. She draws from the Great American Songbook and other jazz standards in a way that is beyond replicating what has […]

Eric Michaels and Chris Kennedy are a guitar duo, performing a mix of folk, pop, country, and standards. Longtime friends and musical partners who've performed in clubs and coffeehouses from Alaska to Arizona, Eric and Chris now reside in Western Michigan where they're now sharing their music in venues along the lakeshore. While you're enjoying […]

A self-professed “Funkateer”, Serita Crowley of Serita’s Black Rose from Grand Rapids, Michigan brings a raucous mix of FUNK, ROCK, BLUES, NEO-SOUL, and AMERICANA. Serita, along with her partner Jon Hayes are at it’s core, performing together for nearly two decades. As an acoustic duo, they play much of the timeless “feel good music” from […]

A journey to self-discovery of epic proportions, Circe is a retelling from the queen of mythology herself: Madeline Miller. A lyrical, action-packed dive into the origin of an unforgettable and unparalleled woman, Circe cements herself in the pantheon of stories that must not be missed. Circe shares her scars, her broken parts, and in doing […]

Kids from Reeths-Puffer reading their poetry and showing their artwork.

"Remembered" takes the reader on a virtual tour of the 81st state and national designated historic sites in Ottawa County. The 230-page book identifies not only seldom noticed yet notable sites, but tells stories that ignite our awareness of why that history is memorable. It also is a gallery of photographs and other images that […]

Member of the Muskegon Street Performers, Penny Rushing AKA The Kipi Chick sings and plays ukulele.  

Carl and Tom! Artists range from Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Neil Young to Johnny Cash, Adele, One Republic to Carl Webb songs and many more.

60s and 70s rock!

Born and raised in Western Michigan, singer-songwriter Adrielle Goodrich enjoys bringing music and encouragement to those around her. Adrielle delivers a sampling of old and new from Adele to all time favorites from the Beatles. Easy listening for everyone. Come eat, drink and enjoy the music!

BOOMER NIGHT IN MONTAGUE: Phil Petersen and Glen Miller, AKA Acoustic Oasis, are two guys who love playing music. Inspired by the music of such artists as CSNY, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Jack Johnson and Ray Lamontagne, we have created a playlist of covers and originals adding many instruments along the way. Our sound […]

Jazz pianist Aedan McCauley

Nick Veine has performed throughout Michigan the last 13 years. His style of Folk/Americana with mixtures of Pop and Country certainly are enjoyed by his audiences. It doesn't hurt that Nick graduated from the two best music schools in the country. Berklee College of Music and Belmont University. Bring your friends

Following Santa Parade - Sponsored by White Lake United Methodist Church

Our music styles range from Your Cheating Heart by Hank Williams, Crazy by Patsy Cline, I Love This Bar by Toby Keith to Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis, All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, There Goes My Heart by the Mavericks, etc. Our ability to play a wide selection of polkas, waltzes […]

Musical duo Lady & Jest invite you to a night of comedy, story and song. Peter and Cheryl Hanley have been writing and playing music for 18 years - first separately and now together. The pair met 5 years ago in New York City, where Peter was doing Stand up and Cheryl was busking in […]

On the New York Times bestseller list for over 20 weeks * A New York Times Notable Book * A National Book Award Finalist * Named a Best Book of the Year by Fresh Air, Time, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, and many more “If you’re looking for a superb novel, look no further.” —The Washington […]

"Just Us" are 8 women singing a cappella-- meaning no accompaniment, usually no music nor microphones. We live along the lakeshore & sing for our own enjoyment; sometimes we even share the fun with others! We've been around in some form for over 25 years, starting out as "Sacred Harmony" in a church. After losing […]

An open event of kids from beginner pianist to advanced will be playing Christmas piano tunes live in store. Shop to music, or sit and enjoy with a hot drink. Featuring piano students of Marcia Strattan.

For the first time at The Book Nook & Java Shop, Three Comedians. One Bookstore with a full bar. Something funny is bound to happen. One would think. $10 cover. Intended for ages 17+. More about comedians: ADAM DEGI Degi isn’t just another straight white male comedian. He’s bald, and his talent and joke writing […]

A self-professed “Funkateer”, Serita Crowley of Serita’s Black Rose from Grand Rapids, Michigan brings a raucous mix of FUNK, ROCK, BLUES, NEO-SOUL, and AMERICANA. Serita, along with her partner Jon Hayes are at it’s core, performing together for nearly two decades. As an acoustic duo, they play much of the timeless “feel good music” from […]

Born and raised in Western Michigan, singer-songwriter Adrielle Goodrich enjoys bringing music and encouragement to those around her. Adrielle delivers a sampling of old and new from Adele to all time favorites from the Beatles. Easy listening for everyone. Come eat, drink and enjoy the music!

sing a song and/or play an instrument. Bring your band, your pals, the mic is open to all varieties of music and talents. A sweet cover of a song? Maybe an Original? Have some good jokes? A few poems you'd like to say out loud? Can you juggle? Does your dog do fancy tricks? and […]

BOOMER NIGHT IN MONTAGUE: Phil Petersen and Glen Miller, AKA Acoustic Oasis, are two guys who love playing music. Inspired by the music of such artists as CSNY, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Jack Johnson and Ray Lamontagne, we have created a playlist of covers and originals adding many instruments along the way. Our sound […]

Lead Vocalist Jersey Pete & Java Joe Classic Rock Motown & Blues Solo Finger Picking James Taylor

Back once again after Season One, Pretty Fun Trivia at The Book Nook & The Java Shop challenges you to gather some friends and dual with knowledge, against other teams in pursuit of the TRIVIA TROPHY. Topics include, dad jokes, bizarre truths, jeopardy, speed rounds, random thoughts and so much more. Everybody that took part […]

We meet monthly on the 1st Wednesday at 6pm #1 New York Times Bestseller “No one will come away unmoved by the book, and no one will be able to put it down…. There is no way of reading Alive without a heightened sense of one’s own life and its value.” — New Republic Sixteen […]

Great Jazz - by fabulous trio. Greg Miller, guitar Justin Wierenga, bass JD Jones, drums

Nick Veine has performed throughout Michigan the last 13 years. His style of Folk/Americana with mixtures of Pop and Country certainly are enjoyed by his audiences. It doesn't hurt that Nick graduated from the two best music schools in the country. Berklee College of Music and Belmont University.

Singer/Songwriter extraordinaire - come on in and listen!

Ted Bounty is like most musicians who believe music can be a powerful instrument to deliver an important message when they perform before an audience. Bounty who plays primarily the guitar and harmonica while dabbling in the mandolin, banjo, fiddle and piano, began his journey into performing music in 2009 when he was a student […]

"Front porch music." That's how Matthews describes his invitation to a music and story-filled journey often winding up on the front porch, sharing and singing and doing life together. Matthews writes about brokenness, redemption, and his personal journey. “You look in the mirror,” Matthews says. “Some things you celebrate. Others, not so much. What you […]

BOOMER NIGHT IN MONTAGUE: Phil Petersen and Glen Miller, AKA Acoustic Oasis, are two guys who love playing music. Inspired by the music of such artists as CSNY, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Jack Johnson and Ray Lamontagne, we have created a playlist of covers and originals adding many instruments along the way. Our sound […]

Dinner at 6pm: BBQ baby back ribs, green beans, mashed red skin potatoes, dessert $15 rsvp to bryan@thebooknookjavashop.com Music at 7pm $10 ON TOUR FROM MADISON, WI The members of Harmonious Wail are purveyors of Americana-infused Gypsy Jazz, who continue to take their listeners on a ride via the music of the Hot Club sounds […]

RSVP for dinner 6pm to bryan@thebooknookjavashop.com Pork tenderloin, mashed redskin potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, dessert $15 Music at 7pm $10 Olivia returns for Jazz, Swing, and Standards. Her trio for this performance includes Reuben Stump (upright bass) and Eli Bucheit (piano). Olivia is a jazz vocalist, composer, and educator who's been hustling in Detroit since […]

Guitar / Vocals

This year (2023) we are excited to move in person and on zoom (your choice) to a new location: Montague’s one and only Book Nook Java Shop at 8744 Ferry St., Montague, MI 49437. In the private back room, they have a large screen where our "zoomers" who come in from a distance can participate, […]

Our music styles range from Your Cheating Heart by Hank Williams, Crazy by Patsy Cline, I Love This Bar by Toby Keith to Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis, All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, There Goes My Heart by the Mavericks, etc. Our ability to play a wide selection of polkas, waltzes […]

A self-professed “Funkateer” Serita Crowley of Serita’s Black Rose from Grand Rapids, Michigan brings a raucous mix of FUNK, ROCK, BLUES, NEO-SOUL, and AMERICANA. Serita, along with her partner Jon Hayes are at it’s core, performing together for nearly two decades. As an acoustic duo, or full band, they play much of the timeless “feel […]

Sponsored in part by MADL https://www.madl.org/ Let's see how three prominent women writers broke through the predominately white, male, American literary canon and, thus, forged the way for countless other women writers. We will read a bit and learn from the rebellious, zealous, often-banned cigar-smoking feminist Kate Chopin to the seemingly meek recluse, Emily Dickinson, to […]

Ted Bounty is like most musicians who believe music can be a powerful instrument to deliver an important message when they perform before an audience. Bounty who plays primarily the guitar and harmonica while dabbling in the mandolin, banjo, fiddle and piano, began his journey into performing music in 2009 when he was a student […]

Carl and Tom! Artists range from Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Neil Young to Johnny Cash, Adele, One Republic to Carl Webb songs and many more.

World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome Brittany Cook from the University of Kentucky. Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from this major grain producer. But what about countries and regions that were suffering before this impending shortage? How is famine defined, and […]

Eric Michaels and Chris Kennedy are a guitar duo, performing a mix of folk, pop, country, and standards. Longtime friends and musical partners who've performed in clubs and coffeehouses from Alaska to Arizona, Eric and Chris now reside in Western Michigan where they're now sharing their music in venues along the lakeshore. While you're enjoying […]

On the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Book Nook will donate a portion of sales to the Ukrainian Come Back Alive Foundation — for the purchase of military protection and safety equipment. More... As some of our customers know one of our team member's partner is from Ukraine, has family members there, […]

A self-professed “Funkateer”, and WYCE Jammie Award winning singer Serita Crowley of Serita’s Black Rose from Grand Rapids, Michigan brings a raucous mix of FUNK, ROCK, BLUES, NEO-SOUL, and AMERICANA. Serita, along with her partner Jon Hayes are at its core, performing together for nearly two decades. As an acoustic duo, or full band, they […]

Guitar / Vocals

World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome Suzanne DiMaggio from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Suzanne is the Director of the Iran Project. U.S. relations with Iran have reached a critical point. The Iranian nuclear program is more advanced than it’s ever been as negotiations to restore the JCPOA have stalled. Iran’s […]

Sponsored in part by MADL https://www.madl.org/ The focus of the presentation will be the lives and art of women Baroque artists such as Artemisia Gentileschi, Lavinia Fontana, Judith Leyster and others. Not only did each of these artists face overwhelming personal challenges, but also systemic misogyny. Despite these limitations, they both became successful working artists during […]

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER THE WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER In the vein of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Life After Life, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab’s genre-defying tour de force. Recommended by Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, NPR, Slate, and Oprah […]

“I play a lot music that expresses the human condition. Love, loss, laughter, questions…Lots of questions, and lots of observations, from folks a lot better at observering than me. From John Prine, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, and Tim O’Brian, to numerous groups, past and present. Call it Folk or Americana, call it acoustic, call it […]

BOOMER NIGHT IN MONTAGUE: Phil Petersen and Glen Miller, AKA Acoustic Oasis, are two guys who love playing music. Inspired by the music of such artists as CSNY, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Jack Johnson and Ray Lamontagne, we have created a playlist of covers and originals adding many instruments along the way. Our sound […]

World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome P. Michael McKinley, Ambassador (ret.) to Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. Elections in Latin America over the past four years have led many observers of the regional/political scene to discern a left-wing surge in the hemisphere, reminiscent of the so-called “Pink Tide” that swept the area some […]

Back once again (after pretty decent demand) Season Three of Pretty Fun Trivia. Hosted by former Pretty Fun Champion T.J. Frazier (Team Koala Stank) Duel other teams with your brain! Win the sweetest trophy on the planet. Weekly prizes. $8 Personal Pan Pizza. 15% Off All Books. $3 chips and Salsa. $3 Smoothies. Pretty decent […]

Ted Bounty is like most musicians who believe music can be a powerful instrument to deliver an important message when they perform before an audience. Bounty who plays primarily the guitar and harmonica while dabbling in the mandolin, banjo, fiddle and piano, began his journey into performing music in 2009 when he was a student […]

John Piatek is a guitarist, specializing in original music and live performance. John has a collection of original songs as well as perfected classics to share.

World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome Wiebe Boer, President of Calvin University and former Shell All-On executive dedicated to providing energy to the under-served in Nigeria. Accessing and controlling fossil fuels have long influenced the politics of individual nations and their relations with others. This has been highlighted most dramatically through the […]

Mixed Drinks inspired by: Jimi Hendrix – Pixies – Tom Petty – The Strokes – Dick Dale and his Del-Tones – Dr. Dre – Daft Punk – Van Morrison – Fleetwood Mac & Loretta Lynn; (age 21 and over) Back again after a full bar at the first one, centered around The Book: Booze & […]

World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome Gaia Vince, U.K. journalist (BBC and The Economist) and author of Nomad Century. As climate change accelerates, people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Vast numbers of people may be driven from their homes in the coming decades—the coming climate migration will […]

Dinner at 6:15 RSVP $17 Music at 7:00 $10 Kyle has been playing guitar since the age of 13. He holds degrees from Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and University of Cincinnati (CCM). He has been performing the Grand Rapids area for over a decade in some way, shape, or form. Kyle […]

A self-professed “Funkateer”, and WYCE Jammie Award winning singer Serita Crowley of Serita’s Black Rose from Grand Rapids, Michigan brings a raucous mix of FUNK, ROCK, BLUES, NEO-SOUL, and AMERICANA. Serita, along with her partner Jon Hayes are at its core, performing together for nearly two decades. As an acoustic duo, or full band, they […]

RSVP for dinner 6pm to bryan@thebooknookjavashop.com Pork tenderloin, mashed redskin potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, dessert $15 Music at 7pm $10 Olivia returns for Jazz, Swing, and Standards. Her trio for this performance includes Reuben Stump (upright bass) and Eli Bucheit (piano). Olivia is a jazz vocalist, composer, and educator who's been hustling in Detroit since […]

World Affairs Council of West Michigan rebroadcast. We welcome David Cortright from the Kroc Institute for International Peace of Notre Dame. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, sanctions have been one means for the west to challenge Russia. How effective have these sanctions been in hindering Russia’s war efforts? How do these sanctions compare […]

Sponsored in part by MADL https://www.madl.org/ Women have been composing music forever, and there is great music there to be discovered. Elizabeth will highlight Clara Schuman from the 19th century, Grazyna Bacewicz from the 20th century, and Caroline Shaw from the 21st century. The talk will include recorded music selections from their work. She will also […]

Nick Veine has performed throughout Michigan the last 13 years. His style of Folk/Americana with mixtures of Pop and Country certainly are enjoyed by his audiences. It doesn't hurt that Nick graduated from the two best music schools in the country. Berklee College of Music and Belmont University. Bring your friends.

Back once again (after pretty decent demand) Season Three of Pretty Fun Trivia. Hosted by former Pretty Fun Champion T.J. Frazier (Team Koala Stank) Dual other teams with your brain! Win the sweetest trophy on the planet. Weekly prizes. $8 Personal Pan Pizza. 15% Off All Books. $3 chips and Salsa. $3 Smoothies. Pretty decent […]

Dinner at 6:00pm: Creamy chicken pesto pasta with garlic bread and mixed green salad and dessert $17 Music at 7:00 $10 Group Bio Collaborative trio Jackson/Heinemann/Shead plays original music by each member as well as pieces by Dewey Redman, John Tchicai, Henry Threadgill, Dudu Pukwana, and David Ake. Forming during the pandemic in Spring 2021, […]

The Book Nook Jazz Trio in the house - Greg Miller, guitar Justin Wierenga, bass JD Jones, drums/keyboard

Back once again (after pretty decent demand) Season Three of Pretty Fun Trivia. Hosted by former Pretty Fun Champion T.J. Frazier (Team Koala Stank) Dual other teams with your brain! Win the sweetest trophy on the planet. Weekly prizes. $8 Personal Pan Pizza. 15% Off All Books. $3 chips and Salsa. $3 Smoothies. Pretty decent […]

Eric Michaels and Chris Kennedy are a guitar duo, performing a mix of folk, pop, country, and standards. Longtime friends and musical partners who've performed in clubs and coffeehouses from Alaska to Arizona, Eric and Chris now reside in Western Michigan where they're now sharing their music in venues along the lakeshore. While you're enjoying […]

The Book Nook Jazz Trio in the house - Greg Miller, guitar Justin Wierenga, bass JD Jones, drums/keyboard

Chill Saturday vibes!

Musician and historian Ferrel Cordle will give a tribute to the great Merle Haggard

The White Lake Artists will have more of their art on display at the Book Nook and Java Shop. Book Nook fans are invited to meet the artists and enjoy a time of art and socializing. While at the event enter your name for the drawing of a $150 Book Nook gift card.

Win A Trophy. 8 Week Tournament Style. It's going to be a pretty fun time. Rounds consist of dad jokes, random facts, general trivia. Yelling at the host is a pretty fun tradition.