Events
Upcoming
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Enjoy coffee and pastry while listening to the best pianist in the White Lake area.
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Grab your fab four
Dual with knowledge
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
Book Club: I Capture the Castle
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
One of the 20th Century's most beloved novels is still winning hearts!
I Capture the Castle tells the story of seventeen-year-old Cassandra and her family, who live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle old English castle. Here she strives, over six turbulent months, to hone her writing skills. She fills three notebooks with sharply funny yet poignant entries. Her journals candidly chronicle the great changes that take place within the castle's walls, and her own first descent into love. By the time she pens her final entry, she has "captured the castle"— and the heart of the reader— in one of literature's most enchanting entertainments.
“This book has one of the most charismatic narrators I've ever met.” — J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series... 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
Bluegrass Festival: Blue Water Ramblers
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
We will be bringing our organic, homegrown, American Roots Music to kick off the Bluegrass and Old Timey Weekend!
Bluegrass Festival: Calabogie Road
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Calabogie Road is a true West Michigan favorite. Tight harmonies, great song selections, and a passion for performing and entertaining are the hallmarks of the Calabogie Road Experience.
As veterans of Michigan's Bluegrass scene, going back to 1983 and earlier, the members of Calabogie Road truly enjoy every minute onstage and there is always something for everybody at their concerts. Hot pickin' from Mark's mandolin and Ian's banjo, exciting fiddling from Marten, the very best rhythm guitar around from Ruth, and a solid bass line from John make for some exciting shows! Throw in their great harmonies and humor and what have you got? THE CALABOGIE ROAD experience!... See MoreSee Less
Bluegrass Festival: Danny Seabolt Experience
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Dan Seabolt, a.k.a. Danny, at the age of 12, began studying with master guitar player John King of "The Oat Bran Boys" focusing on music theory and technique. Over the past thirty years he has continued to play with "The Oat Bran Boys" at such places as The Red Rooster Tavern on Scenic Dr. in Muskegon Michigan. They can be heard (and seen) every Wednesday night serenading dinner guests. He also performs with his brother Dave's band, "Free Wheelin", based in Big Rapids Michigan.
At the age of 14, he began studying violin/fiddle technique with the West Shore Symphony's concert mistress, Jean Manning. After playing a number of classical concerts with the symphony, he soon decided to pursue his passion...fiddle music. As a result of his many years of experience, Dan has many accomplishments to his name including founder and instructor of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association (GLLKA) Fiddle Camp 2014, various workshops for Wheatland Music Organization, and muso at The Midwest Banjo Camp (three years), just to name a few.
Dan has opened concerts for such musicians and bands such as Riders in the Sky, Doc Watson, Vasser Clements, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Porter Wagner, Jeff Carson, and many more. He has been featured on recordings by various artists and many TV and radio commercials. His most recent recording and touring include performances with the award winning singer/songwriter Ruth Bloomquist and her husband, bassist Max Bloomquist. They have been enjoyed by audiences throughout the United States as well as France, Belgium, and England. You can look them up at www.ruthbloomquist.com
"Creativity, exceptional talent, and unbridled enthusiasm have earned Danny a reputation that keeps him in demand wherever he goes."
----Robert Hecht, viola student and friend... 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
Classic Jazz
Greg Miller, guitar
Justin Wierenga, bass
JD Jones, drums
Every Thursday 7pm
Author Event: Loretta Gorman "Nurture"
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
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.
Read about inspirational stories from Loretta Gorman learning to cook on a Mennonite farm, then moving to the city for a long career in food styling.
Sample a story, choose a recipe, find your way into the kitchen. Let your own food journey begin!... 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!
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
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.
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Enjoy cool vibes with chill guitar player
Author Happy Hour: Hayden Smith
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Hayden Smith has lived in Muskegon, Michigan, for most of his life. When he's not busy writing, singing, or acting, he loves to climb sand dunes, visit the great farmer's market in Muskegon, and travel to faraway places like Ireland and Paris. Nine Expensive Funerals is the first in his Tom O'Banion mystery series.
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
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 already been done before. Each and every performance and recording exemplifies a rich understanding and musicality that is uniquely her own while still paying tribute to jazz tradition and the ones who created it.
Olivia moved to Southeast Michigan in the winter of 2017 with her family, and fell in love with the Detroit music scene. She has performed at historic Detroit clubs such as Cliff Bell’s and Aretha’s Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, along with the Blue Llama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Rich with history and phenomenal world-class musicians, she has found a home where she continues to progress her craft with musician and educator Scott Gwinnell.... 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
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
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Enjoy coffee and pastry while listening to the best pianist in the White Lake area.
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Grab your fab four
Dual with knowledge
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
Book Club: I Capture the Castle
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
One of the 20th Century's most beloved novels is still winning hearts!
I Capture the Castle tells the story of seventeen-year-old Cassandra and her family, who live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle old English castle. Here she strives, over six turbulent months, to hone her writing skills. She fills three notebooks with sharply funny yet poignant entries. Her journals candidly chronicle the great changes that take place within the castle's walls, and her own first descent into love. By the time she pens her final entry, she has "captured the castle"— and the heart of the reader— in one of literature's most enchanting entertainments.
“This book has one of the most charismatic narrators I've ever met.” — J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series... 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
Bluegrass Festival: Blue Water Ramblers
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
We will be bringing our organic, homegrown, American Roots Music to kick off the Bluegrass and Old Timey Weekend!
Bluegrass Festival: Calabogie Road
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Calabogie Road is a true West Michigan favorite. Tight harmonies, great song selections, and a passion for performing and entertaining are the hallmarks of the Calabogie Road Experience.
As veterans of Michigan's Bluegrass scene, going back to 1983 and earlier, the members of Calabogie Road truly enjoy every minute onstage and there is always something for everybody at their concerts. Hot pickin' from Mark's mandolin and Ian's banjo, exciting fiddling from Marten, the very best rhythm guitar around from Ruth, and a solid bass line from John make for some exciting shows! Throw in their great harmonies and humor and what have you got? THE CALABOGIE ROAD experience!... See MoreSee Less
Bluegrass Festival: Danny Seabolt Experience
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Dan Seabolt, a.k.a. Danny, at the age of 12, began studying with master guitar player John King of "The Oat Bran Boys" focusing on music theory and technique. Over the past thirty years he has continued to play with "The Oat Bran Boys" at such places as The Red Rooster Tavern on Scenic Dr. in Muskegon Michigan. They can be heard (and seen) every Wednesday night serenading dinner guests. He also performs with his brother Dave's band, "Free Wheelin", based in Big Rapids Michigan.
At the age of 14, he began studying violin/fiddle technique with the West Shore Symphony's concert mistress, Jean Manning. After playing a number of classical concerts with the symphony, he soon decided to pursue his passion...fiddle music. As a result of his many years of experience, Dan has many accomplishments to his name including founder and instructor of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association (GLLKA) Fiddle Camp 2014, various workshops for Wheatland Music Organization, and muso at The Midwest Banjo Camp (three years), just to name a few.
Dan has opened concerts for such musicians and bands such as Riders in the Sky, Doc Watson, Vasser Clements, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Porter Wagner, Jeff Carson, and many more. He has been featured on recordings by various artists and many TV and radio commercials. His most recent recording and touring include performances with the award winning singer/songwriter Ruth Bloomquist and her husband, bassist Max Bloomquist. They have been enjoyed by audiences throughout the United States as well as France, Belgium, and England. You can look them up at www.ruthbloomquist.com
"Creativity, exceptional talent, and unbridled enthusiasm have earned Danny a reputation that keeps him in demand wherever he goes."
----Robert Hecht, viola student and friend... 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
Classic Jazz
Greg Miller, guitar
Justin Wierenga, bass
JD Jones, drums
Every Thursday 7pm
Author Event: Loretta Gorman "Nurture"
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
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.
Read about inspirational stories from Loretta Gorman learning to cook on a Mennonite farm, then moving to the city for a long career in food styling.
Sample a story, choose a recipe, find your way into the kitchen. Let your own food journey begin!... 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!
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
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.
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Enjoy cool vibes with chill guitar player
Author Happy Hour: Hayden Smith
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
Hayden Smith has lived in Muskegon, Michigan, for most of his life. When he's not busy writing, singing, or acting, he loves to climb sand dunes, visit the great farmer's market in Muskegon, and travel to faraway places like Ireland and Paris. Nine Expensive Funerals is the first in his Tom O'Banion mystery series.
The Book Nook & Java Shop8744 Ferry StMontague, MI49437 Map
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 already been done before. Each and every performance and recording exemplifies a rich understanding and musicality that is uniquely her own while still paying tribute to jazz tradition and the ones who created it.
Olivia moved to Southeast Michigan in the winter of 2017 with her family, and fell in love with the Detroit music scene. She has performed at historic Detroit clubs such as Cliff Bell’s and Aretha’s Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, along with the Blue Llama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Rich with history and phenomenal world-class musicians, she has found a home where she continues to progress her craft with musician and educator Scott Gwinnell.... 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
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 |
