Lovestruck Books & Cafe One Year Anniversary Celebration!

Lovestruck Books & Cafe is turning ONE—and we’re ready to party with you! 💘

We’re celebrating our very first anniversary with a swoon-worthy lineup of bookish fun and exclusive offers from 11am to 4 pm, Friday through Sunday, PLUS ticketed romance author events on select evenings! Here’s a little teaser of what’s in store for Friday’s daytime celebration:

All Day, 10am - 5 pm

• 🌀Temporary Tattoos
  Get marked (temporarily). Your skin is a blank page.

• 💘 Limited Edition Lovestruck Books & Cafe Anniversary Merch
  On sale for our Lovestruck super fans!
• ☕️ George Howell Coffee
  Sample sips of their signature roasts.

11am - 4pm:

• 🌸 Bookmark Bar
  Save your page in style by crafting your own unique metal bookmark featuring beads and charms inspired by Lovestruck Books & Cafe and George Howell Coffee. Package it up in a specialty gift box made to look like a book, a cute keepsake for your nightstand or bookshelf. | $8 per bookmark, available for purchase during the event.

12 - 4pm:

• 🧵Chain Stitching by
  Live embroidery of your first name or initials! | Free with the purchase of a Limited Edition Lovestruck Books & Cafe One Year tote bag!

1 - 3pm:

• 📚 Pop-Up Poetry with
  Share a moment with Iman, and leave with a poem written just for you. | $15 per poem, available for purchase during the event.
  

💌 Swing by our postcard station to pen a note to your crush, bestie, or anyone you love! | Limited edition Lovestruck postcard included with any purchase in-store during the event.

Let’s get this party started—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

❤️ Tickets: Entry is free, but please RSVP on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

Activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Dress warmly, there may be a wait to enter the store!

ACCESSIBILITY

If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp.

Guests who would benefit from any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at [email protected]. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.

We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE CREATIVE NEST

The Creative Nest is a Boston-based pop-up craft bar founded by Tiffany, a lifelong explorer of creative hobbies. Inspired by hands-on experiences from fake food workshops in Japan to leather crafting in Taiwan, Tiffany created The Creative Nest as a fun, low-pressure space for people to try something new. Featuring interactive stations, The Creative Nest brings DIY joy to parties, markets, and events — no experience required, just a love for getting a little crafty.

ABOUT KEEPER

A full service old-school style embroidery shop and an event studio specializing in garment customization. The union of Boston based chainstitchers, Amelia Fitch and Sam Lee, use vintage hand-guided chainstitch machines to decorate garments, accessories and more. They teamed up in 2024 to the store at Somerville's Bow Market, and create a unique offering for live customization events in and beyond the Boston area.

ABOUT THE POET: IMAN KHONDKER

Iman is a Bangladeshi American poet who has been writing custom typewriter poems at weddings, parties, and events since 2017. With a background in spoken word and a passion for turning emotions into tangible keepsakes, Iman creates moments of genuine connection—where guests often laugh, cry, and leave with a poem they’ll treasure. A multidisciplinary artist and chef, Iman recently relocated from Brooklyn to Boston and brings a handmade, heartfelt touch to every event.

is a Romance Bookstore and cafe in Harvard Square. to sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about events and other news.

Our bookstore is home to , open seven days a week!

Start your day with expertly crafted espresso drinks, artisanal pastries, and more. In the evening, the bar comes alive with wine, cocktails, sweet treats, charcuterie plates, and more. Enjoy seating indoors or on our covered patio.

To stay in the loop, visit the George Howell Coffee Eventbrite page and look for events listed under “George Howell Coffee & Wine Bar” at our Lovestruck Books & Cafe location!

Cafe Hours | 8:00am – 4:00pm

Bar Hours | Sunday – Wednesday: 4:00pm– 8:00pm, Thursday – Friday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO

Your presence at the Lovestruck Books & Cafe event acknowledges that you have been informed of the potential to be documented as part of a video or photo release, and that you grant permission for your likeness to be included in publication of any footage.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Get App

Host or Publisher Lovestruck Books