Morgenstern Books Events April 15-30

Wednesday, April 16, 6:00 pm: Author Ellen Jovin at Morgenstern Books

Morgenstern Books is excited to host author Ellen Jovin for an evening in our café discussing her book, Rebel with a Clause, available for purchase from Morgenstern Books online or in-store.

Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 pm: Weird Fiction Book Club

The monthly meeting of the Morgenstern Books Weird Fiction Book Club is led by fiction expert and teacher, Harrison! The read for April is No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai, available for purchase from Morgenstern Books online or in-store.

Friday, April 18, 6:30 pm: Jazz Salon with the Postmodern Jazz Quartet

Join us at Morgenstern Books for our monthly Jazz Salon with the Postmodern Jazz Quartet! Relax in our café with a glass of wine and enjoy the live music!

Saturday, April 19, 6:00 pm: Family Night: Celebrating Earth Day!

Join us at Morgenstern Books for our monthly Family Night in the children’s department and learn about our beautiful Earth and how we can take care of it!

Monday, April 21, 7:00 pm: Health + Wellness Book Club

A health and wellness book club hosted by Bridgett DiVohl and Cynthia Schultz that explores how we can improve our health and that of the Bloomington community at the same time, presented by the BloomingZone Initiative. The book to be discussed in 2025 is The Longevity Solution: Rediscovering Centuries-Old Secrets to a Healthy, Long Life by Dr. James Dinicolantonio, available for purchase from Morgenstern Books online or in-store.

Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 pm: Emily Henry Release Day Party!

Join us at Morgenstern Books on release day to celebrate the new book, Great Big Beautiful Life with EmHen quote trivia and EmHen BINGO with our resident romance reader, Ryann! Don’t forget to grab a copy of the new book before you go!

Wednesday, April 23, 6:00 pm: Author Brad Taylor at Morgenstern Books

Morgenstern Books and The Mill are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling thriller author Brad Taylor for the release of his new book, Into the Gray Zone! Join us at Morgenstern Books for an evening with Brad Taylor in conversation with Bloomington’s own Michael Koryta! This event is ticketed, please see the Morgenstern Books website for more information on how and where to purchase tickets.

Wednesday, April 23, 7:00 pm: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club

The monthly meeting of the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club is led by sci-fi, fantasy, folklore & mythology specialist, Matthew! The read for April is Communications Breakdown edited by Jonathan Strahan, available for purchase from Morgenstern Books online or in-store.

Thursday, April 24, 5:00 pm: The Power of Social Connections: Creating a Thriving Community (Happy Hour at Morgenstern Books)

BloomingZone Initiative presents a special Happy Hour at Morgenstern Books featuring Margaret Brown, Vice President of Business Development at Blue Zones. With over 15 years of experience in community health initiatives, Margaret will lead a discussion on the pivotal role of social networks in enhancing longevity and well-being. She will share strategies for organizations, businesses, and individuals to collaboratively foster a more connected and engaged Bloomington community.

Friday, April 25, 6:30 pm: Murder Mystery Night (Friday Nights at Morgenstern Books)

Murder Mystery Night is back at Morgenstern Books! Bust out your investigative skills for a night of solving cold cases in our café! To attend this event, you must sign up using the link on the Morgenstern Books website.

Saturday, April 26, 3:00 pm: Independent Bookstore Day Live Music: Kevin Reynolds & Matt Zink

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Morgenstern Books with live music in our café! We’re excited to bring in local musicians Kevin Reynolds & Matt Zink to fill our bookstore with music!

Saturday, April 26: Independent Bookstore Day with Vintage Pop-Up with Eclaras Bloomington and Cat’s Cradle Vintage

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Morgenstern Books and stop by to see vintage pop-up with Eclaras Bloomington and Cat’s Cradle Vintage for a curated selection of vintage clothes!

Saturday, April 26, 6:30 pm: Independent Bookstore Day BINGO!

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Morgenstern Books and spend your evening playing BINGO with us in the café! All are welcome, no sign-ups required!

Check out all of Morgenstern Book's events at:​morgensternbooks.com/events/calendar