Warren’s Seafood & More April Book Club

April 18 • 6:30–8:30 PM

Cozy up with friends, food, and a chilling tale at Warren’s this April! We’re diving into Something I Keep Upstairs by J.D. Barker — a gripping supernatural thriller that blends eerie mystery with the heart-pounding suspense of a classic haunted-house story.  

Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of coastal New Castle, New Hampshire, this novel follows seventeen-year-old Billy Hasler and his friends as they spend their last summer before college exploring a mysterious inherited house on Wood Island. What begins as carefree days with friends quickly spirals into a nightmarish fight for survival when they awaken an ancient evil buried beneath the house’s dark past. Filled with twists, chilling atmosphere, and deep themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the unseen horrors lurking just out of sight, Something I Keep Upstairs will keep you on edge until the very last page.  

Barker, a bestselling master of suspense and supernatural storytelling, has crafted a tale that keeps readers talking — a story that’s equal parts mystery and myth, perfect for fans of horror, thriller, and dark literary fiction alike.  

Bring your thoughts, your favorite beverage, and your appetite — we’ll pair great conversation with great food, Warren’s style. 📖🍤🦞

Warren’s Seafood & More May Book Club

May 16 • 6:30–8:30 PM

Kick off your spring reading with warm conversation, coastal vibes, and a deeply heartfelt story at Warren’s! This month we’re savoring Vacationland by Meg Mitchell Moore — a luminous, character-rich novel set against the rugged beauty of Maine’s shores.  

Vacationland follows Louisa McLean, an NYU history professor who arrives at her family’s summer home on Penobscot Bay hoping for renewal — but instead finds her marriage strained, her writing stalled, and her father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis casting a long shadow over the season. As her three children navigate their own emotional journeys, a young outsider named Kristie comes to town carrying her own baggage and secrets, and the two women forge unexpected intersections that illuminate family, belonging, and the meaning of home.  

From sun-washed summer gatherings to moments of love, loss, and forgiveness, Vacationland delivers a beautifully layered exploration of motherhood, memory, and the ties that bind us — all set in the evocative backdrop of coastal Maine. Critics and readers alike have embraced it as a delicious summer read and a thoughtful portrayal of family, privilege, and resilience.  

Bring your thoughts, your favorite drink, and your appetite — we’ll pair great discussion with great food, Warren’s style. 🦞