Events
Upcoming
Eric Michaels & Chris Kennedy Guitar Duo
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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 lunch at the Book Nook, savor the easy-listening, acoustic sounds of Eric and Chris as well!... See MoreSee Less
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The History of the World in 6 Glasses - sections 5 & 6: Tea and Coke
Author Event: Dana Wall "The Busy Kid"
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Mental illness is on the rise worldwide and has affected the lives of millions of people of all ages. Since the first early diagnoses, many types of mental illnesses have been defined that were previously unknown. Bipolar disorder is such an illness, and it is one that Dana Wall knows well. As a hyperactive “busy” kid with undiagnosed ADHD and an overabundance of energy, Dana’s life was good and filled with fun. But as time passed, Dana found himself struggling with bouts of mania, depression, and mixed bipolar episodes, all of which nearly destroyed him and the successful life he’d built. But with the guidance and support of excellent health professionals, not to mention a good head on his own shoulders, Dana was able to take control of what is a very misunderstood illness. “The Busy Kid” is one man’s story of the challenges and triumphs from a life lived with bipolar disorder, and proof that even with mental illness, people can live happy, meaningful lives.... See MoreSee Less
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Jazz Duo Aedan McCauley, piano & Donovan Meeusen, bass
The Book Nook & Java Shop
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 now includes 6 and 12 string guitars, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, clarinet and harmonica.... See MoreSee Less
Truck Driver Bingo (live music)
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Truck Driver Bingo is a guitar/bass/ drums power trio that plays raw blues and out jazz. While our primary motivation for making this music is to get people to listen, it’s not unusual for them to get up and dance as well. The band consists of Jim Nichols on bass; Hank Cupp on drums; and Frank Galante on vocals and guitar. All three band members are seasoned musicians and are committed to musical excellence and a polished performance. We like making people happy!
Just who are the guys in Truck Driver Bingo?
Hank Cupp has been a drummer since his early teens, through college, and all his adult life. There have been many genres, including Jazz, Big Bands, Blues, Rock and Roll and even Concert and Theater Orchestras. “I just love making music with other people. It feeds my soul. There is nothing like the feeling of being part of a musical ensemble.”
Frank Galante has been singing and playing guitar practically all his life (which means for more decades than he cares to admit). He started his musical journey as a regular player at many of the most happening clubs in New York City and has since performed everywhere from the Great Lakes to the Caribbean, to Amsterdam. When not playing the blues or jazzing out, he performs on classical guitar, lute and Baroque guitar, having studied with some of the world’s most noted performers and teachers. As he says: "Music is my reason for being".
Jim Nichols, a lifelong resident of west Michigan, has played bass in several local bands through the years, including the Nite Crawlers, Redeye, the Blue Rooster Band and most recently Bad Manners. He enjoys listening to almost any kind of music, as long as it is well done. He has found playing with Truck Driver Bingo a challenging and satisfying experience; his decades of playing rock standards bringing an essential element of groove to the band’s sound. Jim is a true lover of music.
That’s it. Three old guys…still at it. In performance, the band is super tight and operates at an energy level that belies our age. We push out some smokin’ Blues and test the edges of jazz fusion and improvised music. It makes for a dynamic mix in live performance. We have been a regular fixture at the Gull Landing in Pentwater, two years running, and garnered rave reviews after playing Ludrock 2019. It’s time to branch out. You hire us. We’ll get your crowd moving.... See MoreSee Less
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Enjoy Sunday morning with a Mimosa and piano music by Steve Thielman
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Enjoy coffee and pastry while listening to the best pianist in the White Lake area.
OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE BOOK NOOK
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
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 more? Get up on the Ballard stage and get out there!
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
What do Freddy Fender, Ringo Starr, Gerry Rafferty, and Stealer’s Wheel have in common? Roger Brown – an accomplished songwriter, soulful singer, and stellar finger style guitar player.
From the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina to Europe and back again, Roger has been singing, playing, and writing music virtually his entire life. While living in England, he was a founding member of the band Stealer’s Wheel (“Stuck In The Middle With You”) and was songwriter and Musical Director for Ringo Starr’s children’s release “Scouse The Mouse”.
Roger is a respected studio musician, vocalist and side man and has recorded and/or toured with Gerry Rafferty (“Baker Street”, “Right Down The Line”), Billy Connolly, Freddy Fender, Ringo Starr, and Link Wray. Fifteen of Roger’s original songs, which span the roots of American music from folk to country to blues, have been covered by other artists. He has toured extensively as a solo performer and bandleader and has appeared at numerous international music festivals.
Roger has recorded two solo CD’s, “Any Way You Please” and his most recent “Sometimes You’re Lucky”.
In recent years, Roger has been a member of the Midnight Cattle Callers, and The Wilenes, has toured with Americana songwriter/performer David Hardin, and worked primarily with his duo, Drive South with Mary Sue Wilkinson. Roger can also be seen performing solo, and with the Roger Brown Band. He is an entertaining and engaging artist with an easygoing and charming style.... See MoreSee Less
Fiber Benders at the Book Nook
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
1:00 - 3:00 PM the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month.
Come join us for coffee, tea, smoothies, friendship, conversation, knitting, crocheting, and an afternoon of fun.
Tell a friend and bring them along!
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
The B-Side Growlers
Mary Lewandoski: vocals, percussion, guitar, harmonica
Matt Porter: bass, vocals
Pete Lewandoski: guitar, banjo, fiddle, vocals
The B-Side Growlers are an acoustic trio from Grand Rapids, MI, who focus on what’s become their tagline: “Tradition inspired, toe-tappin’ fired, vintage acoustic blues, jazz and country”. This allows them to create a musical experience with a rich history, festive atmosphere and a wide variety of song styles. Tradition inspired music is alive and well…and The B-Side Growlers enjoy being a part of it!... See MoreSee Less
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Dinner and best seats at 6pm: Bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans and garlic, blueberry buckle $15
RSVP to [email protected]
Detroit-based and undeniably swinging, the Eat It Up Trio is Michigan’s premier professional purveyor of possibly the most pleasurable music three humans can safely perform within the parameters of the law. Comprised of drummer Sean Perlmutter, bassist Trevor Lamb, and pianist/vocalist Mike Harrison, the Eat It Up trio delivers original songs and arrangements with a versatile repertoire spanning from traditional jazz to modern R&B, funk to folk country, classic rock to bebop, and all the cracks and crevices in between. Dedicated to putting on an entertaining and accessible show, the Eat It Trio is guaranteed to provide a good time when and wherever the opportunity presents itself.... See MoreSee Less
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Along the shores of Lake Michigan in the small town of Charlevoix sit unique mushroom-like homes created by architect Earl A. Young. Seeing nature and home in this playful tumble of bumpy stone walls and wavy roofs fills the soul with delight. When Alice B. McGinty—author of nearly 50 books—saw these homes in 2017, she knew she needed to write about them.
“Seeing the playful, whimsical mushroom houses of Charlevoix for the first time touched the child in me,” said McGinty. “There’s magic in the way those homes made me feel! I felt Earl Young's passion for creating homes as if Nature had built them herself. I wanted to investigate and capture his creative spirit in the way I best know how—by writing a book.”
The result is the award-winning author’s most recent release for young readers, Mushroom House Man: The Story of Earl Young and His Cottages of Stone.
In Mushroom House Man, young readers can discover the true story of Earl Young through McGinty’s writing and Sharon Smithem’s illustrations. With nature as his teacher and an unstoppable creative spirit, Earl Young transformed the boulders from Lake Michigan’s northern shores into Charlevoix’s fairytale cottages, which are now known and beloved worldwide.
McGinty—whose children’s books include several involving the histories of fascinating characters including Darwin, Venetia Burney, and Gandhi—possesses a passion for sharing such stories with young readers.
“I enjoy writing biographies because I love finding the story in a life,” said McGinty. “I go about discovering who a person is, deep down, and what drove them to accomplish what they did. And once I’ve found that gem, I polish it ’til it shines! I believe reading biographies is very important for kids because they can be inspired when they read about someone who began life with an interest that might be similar to their own, and then see the persistence and passion it took to pursue it. Reading picture book biographies is a way to make the lives and accomplishments of many diverse people accessible to young people. Young readers get the chance to make new friends from throughout history!”
While Mushroom House Man is characterized as a children’s book, McGinty considered an older audience as well while writing.
“Earl Young’s homes bring out the child in all of us, no matter how old we are! I definitely wrote the book with two audiences in mind—first were the children because I wanted to make Earl’s story accessible to them. Next, were people of any age who are fascinated with Young’s homes. I wanted to capture that gem of Earl A. Young’s creative spirit and convey it using as few words as possible and in a way which is engaging, informative, and inspiring for people of all ages.”
While words have the power to effectively convey a story that readers can visualize in their minds, illustrations truly bring the images to life. McGinty was fortunate to find the right Illustrator for her project.
“I found Sharon Smithem completely by accident, but I believe she was the perfect illustrator for this book,” McGinty said. “Her artwork makes the book come to life in just the right ways—from the historical time period to the natural creative spirit to the whimsicality of Earl Young and his homes. The illustrations truly are stunning!”
Mushroom House Man: The Story of Earl A. Young and His Cottages of Stone is published by Mission Point Press of Traverse City, Michigan.... See MoreSee Less
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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 the 60’s and 70’s that everyone can enjoy.... See MoreSee Less
Adrielle Goodrich, piano / vocals
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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!
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Grand-Rapids based Silverstiles is guitarist John Bruni and bassist Keith Jaissle, who share a love of classic country jukebox hits like “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” and “Hey Good Lookin’.” These songs inspire Bruni’s colorful tales about rogues and misfits—that border on absurdist humor—all anchored by Jaissle’s painterly bass lines.
Honing their original material by playing shows in Grand Rapids, they recorded A Long Time to Be Gone (2016) at Goon Lagoon, the only analog studio in the Grand-Rapids area. They followed up in the studio with Slow to Burn (2019), making for an emotionally-direct listening experience. Bruni and Jaissle have honed their country/roots-rock sound, which you can hear on the band’s website [www.silverstiles.com].
Silverstiles’ performances have an intimacy that draws people into the stories they tell, some borrowed and some new, from the past and present. Influenced by Neil Young, the Byrds, and Kris Kristofferson, they harken to these golden sounds night after night.... See MoreSee Less
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Signal Quartet is a collective musical ensemble based in Southeast Michigan consisting of Ben Wolkins on Trumpet and Flugelhorn, Ian Blunden on Guitar, Eric Nachtrab on Bass and Sean Perlmutter on Drums. The group's repertoire consists primarily of original compositions by members of the band which serve as springboards for far-reaching improvisations; showcasing the tight communication and shared musical vocabulary of the ensemble. The band's approach to improvisation is one of following the music wherever it leads, embracing the unexpected and the unusual, striving for a truly new creation at each and every opportunity.... See MoreSee Less
Our Events
Book Clubs
1ST WEDS. EACH MONTH, 6PM
Our Book Club meets the first Wednesday of every month to discuss and share insights about the classics, the current topical books, as well as fiction and non-fiction best sellers!
Live Music
FRIDAY & SATURDAYS, 7PM
Relax and be entertained with live music here every Friday & Saturday evening starting at 7pm! We feature local and regional artists that will delight your ears and have you tapping your toes!
Jazz Nights
MONTHLY, 7PM
Kick back and relax with Live Jazz at the Book Nook & Java Shop once or twice a Month, starting at 7pm! Smooth, cool, and soulful!
Classical Music Night
1ST TUES. EACH MONTH, 7PM
If you’re a fan of classical music, join us the first Tuesday of every month for Classical Music Night! Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Vivaldi, and more!
Upcoming
Eric Michaels & Chris Kennedy Guitar Duo
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
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 lunch at the Book Nook, savor the easy-listening, acoustic sounds of Eric and Chris as well!... See MoreSee Less
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
The History of the World in 6 Glasses - sections 5 & 6: Tea and Coke
Author Event: Dana Wall "The Busy Kid"
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Mental illness is on the rise worldwide and has affected the lives of millions of people of all ages. Since the first early diagnoses, many types of mental illnesses have been defined that were previously unknown. Bipolar disorder is such an illness, and it is one that Dana Wall knows well. As a hyperactive “busy” kid with undiagnosed ADHD and an overabundance of energy, Dana’s life was good and filled with fun. But as time passed, Dana found himself struggling with bouts of mania, depression, and mixed bipolar episodes, all of which nearly destroyed him and the successful life he’d built. But with the guidance and support of excellent health professionals, not to mention a good head on his own shoulders, Dana was able to take control of what is a very misunderstood illness. “The Busy Kid” is one man’s story of the challenges and triumphs from a life lived with bipolar disorder, and proof that even with mental illness, people can live happy, meaningful lives.... See MoreSee Less
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Jazz Duo Aedan McCauley, piano & Donovan Meeusen, bass
The Book Nook & Java Shop
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 now includes 6 and 12 string guitars, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, clarinet and harmonica.... See MoreSee Less
Truck Driver Bingo (live music)
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Truck Driver Bingo is a guitar/bass/ drums power trio that plays raw blues and out jazz. While our primary motivation for making this music is to get people to listen, it’s not unusual for them to get up and dance as well. The band consists of Jim Nichols on bass; Hank Cupp on drums; and Frank Galante on vocals and guitar. All three band members are seasoned musicians and are committed to musical excellence and a polished performance. We like making people happy!
Just who are the guys in Truck Driver Bingo?
Hank Cupp has been a drummer since his early teens, through college, and all his adult life. There have been many genres, including Jazz, Big Bands, Blues, Rock and Roll and even Concert and Theater Orchestras. “I just love making music with other people. It feeds my soul. There is nothing like the feeling of being part of a musical ensemble.”
Frank Galante has been singing and playing guitar practically all his life (which means for more decades than he cares to admit). He started his musical journey as a regular player at many of the most happening clubs in New York City and has since performed everywhere from the Great Lakes to the Caribbean, to Amsterdam. When not playing the blues or jazzing out, he performs on classical guitar, lute and Baroque guitar, having studied with some of the world’s most noted performers and teachers. As he says: "Music is my reason for being".
Jim Nichols, a lifelong resident of west Michigan, has played bass in several local bands through the years, including the Nite Crawlers, Redeye, the Blue Rooster Band and most recently Bad Manners. He enjoys listening to almost any kind of music, as long as it is well done. He has found playing with Truck Driver Bingo a challenging and satisfying experience; his decades of playing rock standards bringing an essential element of groove to the band’s sound. Jim is a true lover of music.
That’s it. Three old guys…still at it. In performance, the band is super tight and operates at an energy level that belies our age. We push out some smokin’ Blues and test the edges of jazz fusion and improvised music. It makes for a dynamic mix in live performance. We have been a regular fixture at the Gull Landing in Pentwater, two years running, and garnered rave reviews after playing Ludrock 2019. It’s time to branch out. You hire us. We’ll get your crowd moving.... See MoreSee Less
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Enjoy Sunday morning with a Mimosa and piano music by Steve Thielman
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Enjoy coffee and pastry while listening to the best pianist in the White Lake area.
OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE BOOK NOOK
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
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 more? Get up on the Ballard stage and get out there!
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
What do Freddy Fender, Ringo Starr, Gerry Rafferty, and Stealer’s Wheel have in common? Roger Brown – an accomplished songwriter, soulful singer, and stellar finger style guitar player.
From the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina to Europe and back again, Roger has been singing, playing, and writing music virtually his entire life. While living in England, he was a founding member of the band Stealer’s Wheel (“Stuck In The Middle With You”) and was songwriter and Musical Director for Ringo Starr’s children’s release “Scouse The Mouse”.
Roger is a respected studio musician, vocalist and side man and has recorded and/or toured with Gerry Rafferty (“Baker Street”, “Right Down The Line”), Billy Connolly, Freddy Fender, Ringo Starr, and Link Wray. Fifteen of Roger’s original songs, which span the roots of American music from folk to country to blues, have been covered by other artists. He has toured extensively as a solo performer and bandleader and has appeared at numerous international music festivals.
Roger has recorded two solo CD’s, “Any Way You Please” and his most recent “Sometimes You’re Lucky”.
In recent years, Roger has been a member of the Midnight Cattle Callers, and The Wilenes, has toured with Americana songwriter/performer David Hardin, and worked primarily with his duo, Drive South with Mary Sue Wilkinson. Roger can also be seen performing solo, and with the Roger Brown Band. He is an entertaining and engaging artist with an easygoing and charming style.... See MoreSee Less
Fiber Benders at the Book Nook
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
1:00 - 3:00 PM the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month.
Come join us for coffee, tea, smoothies, friendship, conversation, knitting, crocheting, and an afternoon of fun.
Tell a friend and bring them along!
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
The B-Side Growlers
Mary Lewandoski: vocals, percussion, guitar, harmonica
Matt Porter: bass, vocals
Pete Lewandoski: guitar, banjo, fiddle, vocals
The B-Side Growlers are an acoustic trio from Grand Rapids, MI, who focus on what’s become their tagline: “Tradition inspired, toe-tappin’ fired, vintage acoustic blues, jazz and country”. This allows them to create a musical experience with a rich history, festive atmosphere and a wide variety of song styles. Tradition inspired music is alive and well…and The B-Side Growlers enjoy being a part of it!... See MoreSee Less
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Dinner and best seats at 6pm: Bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans and garlic, blueberry buckle $15
RSVP to [email protected]
Detroit-based and undeniably swinging, the Eat It Up Trio is Michigan’s premier professional purveyor of possibly the most pleasurable music three humans can safely perform within the parameters of the law. Comprised of drummer Sean Perlmutter, bassist Trevor Lamb, and pianist/vocalist Mike Harrison, the Eat It Up trio delivers original songs and arrangements with a versatile repertoire spanning from traditional jazz to modern R&B, funk to folk country, classic rock to bebop, and all the cracks and crevices in between. Dedicated to putting on an entertaining and accessible show, the Eat It Trio is guaranteed to provide a good time when and wherever the opportunity presents itself.... See MoreSee Less
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Along the shores of Lake Michigan in the small town of Charlevoix sit unique mushroom-like homes created by architect Earl A. Young. Seeing nature and home in this playful tumble of bumpy stone walls and wavy roofs fills the soul with delight. When Alice B. McGinty—author of nearly 50 books—saw these homes in 2017, she knew she needed to write about them.
“Seeing the playful, whimsical mushroom houses of Charlevoix for the first time touched the child in me,” said McGinty. “There’s magic in the way those homes made me feel! I felt Earl Young's passion for creating homes as if Nature had built them herself. I wanted to investigate and capture his creative spirit in the way I best know how—by writing a book.”
The result is the award-winning author’s most recent release for young readers, Mushroom House Man: The Story of Earl Young and His Cottages of Stone.
In Mushroom House Man, young readers can discover the true story of Earl Young through McGinty’s writing and Sharon Smithem’s illustrations. With nature as his teacher and an unstoppable creative spirit, Earl Young transformed the boulders from Lake Michigan’s northern shores into Charlevoix’s fairytale cottages, which are now known and beloved worldwide.
McGinty—whose children’s books include several involving the histories of fascinating characters including Darwin, Venetia Burney, and Gandhi—possesses a passion for sharing such stories with young readers.
“I enjoy writing biographies because I love finding the story in a life,” said McGinty. “I go about discovering who a person is, deep down, and what drove them to accomplish what they did. And once I’ve found that gem, I polish it ’til it shines! I believe reading biographies is very important for kids because they can be inspired when they read about someone who began life with an interest that might be similar to their own, and then see the persistence and passion it took to pursue it. Reading picture book biographies is a way to make the lives and accomplishments of many diverse people accessible to young people. Young readers get the chance to make new friends from throughout history!”
While Mushroom House Man is characterized as a children’s book, McGinty considered an older audience as well while writing.
“Earl Young’s homes bring out the child in all of us, no matter how old we are! I definitely wrote the book with two audiences in mind—first were the children because I wanted to make Earl’s story accessible to them. Next, were people of any age who are fascinated with Young’s homes. I wanted to capture that gem of Earl A. Young’s creative spirit and convey it using as few words as possible and in a way which is engaging, informative, and inspiring for people of all ages.”
While words have the power to effectively convey a story that readers can visualize in their minds, illustrations truly bring the images to life. McGinty was fortunate to find the right Illustrator for her project.
“I found Sharon Smithem completely by accident, but I believe she was the perfect illustrator for this book,” McGinty said. “Her artwork makes the book come to life in just the right ways—from the historical time period to the natural creative spirit to the whimsicality of Earl Young and his homes. The illustrations truly are stunning!”
Mushroom House Man: The Story of Earl A. Young and His Cottages of Stone is published by Mission Point Press of Traverse City, Michigan.... See MoreSee Less
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
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 the 60’s and 70’s that everyone can enjoy.... See MoreSee Less
Adrielle Goodrich, piano / vocals
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
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!
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Grand-Rapids based Silverstiles is guitarist John Bruni and bassist Keith Jaissle, who share a love of classic country jukebox hits like “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” and “Hey Good Lookin’.” These songs inspire Bruni’s colorful tales about rogues and misfits—that border on absurdist humor—all anchored by Jaissle’s painterly bass lines.
Honing their original material by playing shows in Grand Rapids, they recorded A Long Time to Be Gone (2016) at Goon Lagoon, the only analog studio in the Grand-Rapids area. They followed up in the studio with Slow to Burn (2019), making for an emotionally-direct listening experience. Bruni and Jaissle have honed their country/roots-rock sound, which you can hear on the band’s website [www.silverstiles.com].
Silverstiles’ performances have an intimacy that draws people into the stories they tell, some borrowed and some new, from the past and present. Influenced by Neil Young, the Byrds, and Kris Kristofferson, they harken to these golden sounds night after night.... See MoreSee Less
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Signal Quartet is a collective musical ensemble based in Southeast Michigan consisting of Ben Wolkins on Trumpet and Flugelhorn, Ian Blunden on Guitar, Eric Nachtrab on Bass and Sean Perlmutter on Drums. The group's repertoire consists primarily of original compositions by members of the band which serve as springboards for far-reaching improvisations; showcasing the tight communication and shared musical vocabulary of the ensemble. The band's approach to improvisation is one of following the music wherever it leads, embracing the unexpected and the unusual, striving for a truly new creation at each and every opportunity.... See MoreSee Less
What Our Visitors Are Saying
Relaxing atmosphere for a coffee meeting. Tables are spaced out for social distancing. This stop sells a variety of items such as local art, games, toys, clothing accessories, and BOOKS!
I have been to the Book Nook several times. It is a unique place. Love the music!
Great place l went to grab some breakfast and looked around the store while I was waiting. Had a breakfast bowl with eggs potato spinach sausage was very good. A nice place they do have a patio where you can eat and drink but at the moment your not able to eat inside. Would happily go back really nice place.
Wonderful little Bookstore and Cafe in out of the way Montague Michigan. Good selection of books for it's size, wonderful ambiance and good food and wine. And friendly bookstore dog too.
The Book Nook & Java Shop
| Mon. – Thu. | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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| Fri. – Sat. | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Sun. | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
