Do you like romance novels? Do you like local independent bookstores?
Then this may be the event for you! The second Wednesday of every month, Take Cover Books hosts a Romance Book Club online – inviting folks to join and chat about each month’s book pick.
Launched and hosted by Rebecca Reynolds, a friend of the store, the club convenes to discuss the monthly title, its themes, cultural resonances and, perhaps, its spice level!
Interested in joining? For more info and/or to get on their mailing list for the Romance Book Club, send them an email at reading.past.our.bedtime@gmail.com. They’ll add you to their Club list and Rebecca will keep you up to date.
Take Cover Books has copies of all book club books available in the store, if you’re so inclined. You can order online via the Buy Books button that accompanies their individual event listings. Some titles have pdf download options – see the details on that month’s reading selection.
About Take Cover Books
Take Cover Books is owned and operated by Sean and Andrew, two brothers who can be very chatty, but really enjoy sharing their love of books. In addition to being brothers, they’re musicians with a history of DIY organizing and show promotion. So, naturally, they opened a bookstore, where they work alongside their wonderful booksellers Youshra and Jordan, who have great taste (and make them look cool). They host an online Reading Club and an in-shop Film Club; and regularly host other events like book launches, readings and even concerts.
“Take Cover is more than just a bookstore. It’s not only a space for Peterborough–Nogojiwanong’s literary nerds to mingle, it’s also a place for local musicians, artists and neighbours to gather and find community.”
– Sean & Andrew, Co-owners/operators
(Photo credits: Take Cover Books.)
Event details
Hosted by: Take Cover Books
Type of event: book club
Romance Book Club host: Rebecca Reynolds
Date: Second Wednesday of every month (e.g., the event for December 2025 will be Wednesday, December 10). Sign up for notifications by email: reading.past.our.bedtime@gmail.com; you can also check the events page on their website for upcoming meeting dates.
Start time: 7:00 PM ET
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: Free
Location: Online – check the website to confirm the specific date you wish to attend. If you’re on their mailing list for the Romance Book Club, you’ll get an email update.
Contact details: Take Cover Books, 59 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, ON, K9H 1G4, Canada; (705) 772-4280, Romance Book Club email: reading.past.our.bedtime@gmail.com , takecoverbooks.ca
Content warning: Please refer to individual book descriptions.
Accessibility: Please contact the bookstore.