Book Club: Fall Into Books

Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales, a Boston women's book club, for our September meeting: An afternoon of charm bookmarks &amp; book discussions. The new season is here and we're settling into it the best way we know how, with books, coffee, and a craft. We're meeting at The Bittersweet Shoppe on Newbury, a vintage-style cafe and old-fashioned soda fountain in Back Bay, for a cozy afternoon together. No assigned books - just bring yourself and whatever you've been reading! We'll make our own charm bookmarks, share what we've all been reading and swap recommendations. All craft supplies are provided, so you just need to show up. Spots are limited for the craft, so RSVP early! 📍 Location: The Bittersweet Shoppe, 257 Newbury St, Boston 🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Sunday, September 20th at 3:00 PM 🍂 What to bring: Yourself and your current read! ✨ PS: If it's your first time joining us, send us an IG DM or email to RSVP (<a href="mailto:papertrailsntales@gmail.com">papertrailsntales@gmail.com</a>) so we know to look out for you! Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you stay updated – we're always excited to welcome new faces! 🍁

The Bittersweet Shoppe on Newbury

Book Club: No Passport Required

Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales, a Boston women's book club, for our July meeting: Every Book is a Destination Summer is here and whether you've been jet-setting or living your best local life and your books have been doing the traveling for you this season, you're in the right place! This month we're celebrating all the places our books have taken us. No assigned books - just bring yourself and whatever you've been reading this summer! We'll share what we've been reading, color travel-themed bookmarks, play games, and talk about our favorite literary destinations.  Whether your books took you to Paris, a fantasy world, or a small town in the South - we want to hear about it! Bring your markers and coloring supplies if you have them. We'll have some available but feel free to bring your own! 📍 Location: Flour Bakery + Cafe, Boston Common 🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Sunday, July 26th at 3:00 PM 🎨 What to bring: Yourself, your current read, and markers if you have them! ✨ PS: If it's your first time joining us, send us an IG DM or email to RSVP (<a href="mailto:papertrailsntales@gmail.com">papertrailsntales@gmail.com</a>) so we know to look out for you! Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you stay updated – we're always excited to welcome new faces! ✈️

Flour Bakery + Cafe

BookClub: Summer Kickoff Picnic

Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales, a women's book club in the Boston area, for our June meeting: A Rooftop Picnic! Summer has officially arrived and we're taking our book club outdoors! Join us at the Urban Park Roof Garden for an afternoon of books, games, and picnic vibes. No assigned books - just bring yourself and whatever you've been reading! We'll have our usual book discussions and recommendations, play some games, and just enjoy being together in the summer weather. Bring a blanket to sit on, snacks to share, and your current read. The rooftop has a covered area, so we're good rain or shine! 📍 Location: Urban Park (UP) Roof Garden, Boston 🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Saturday, June 20th at 3:00 PM 🌿 What to bring: Blanket, snacks to share (optional) and your current read ✨ PS: If it's your first time joining us, send us an IG DM or email to RSVP (<a href="mailto:papertrailsntales@gmail.com">papertrailsntales@gmail.com</a>) so we know to look out for you! Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you stay updated – we're excited to welcome new faces to our outdoor summer meetings!

Urban Park (UP) Roof Garden, Boston

Bookclub: La Dolce Vita

Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales, a women's book club in the Boston area, for our March meeting: The Social Hour This month we're embracing la dolce vita (the sweet life) as we head to Italy... well, as close as we can get in Boston! We're meeting at Elephantine Bakery for their Saturday aperitivo - the Italian tradition of small plates, drinks, and social conversation. We'll celebrate spring (the calendar says so, even if Boston's temperature disagrees!) with spring outfits, lively games, books, and Italian-inspired vibes. If you've been waiting for an excuse to wear those florals and pastels even though it's still chilly outside, this is it! As always, no assigned books - just bring yourself and whatever you’ve been reading for our usual book discussions and recommendations! 💛 📍 Location:  Elephantine Bakery, Boston, 332 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210 🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Saturday, March 28th at 5:00 PM ✨ PS: If it's your first time joining us, send us an IG DM or email (<a href="mailto:papertrailsntales@gmail.com">papertrailsntales@gmail.com</a>) to RSVP so we can add you to our reservation. Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you stay updated and allows you to recognize the members. We're always excited to welcome new faces!

Elephantine Bakery

Bookclub: Dear Girlhood

Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales, a women's Boston book club, for our February meeting celebrating female friendships and sisterhood. We'll be writing letters to ourselves about friendship and girlhood (choose to write to your younger self, present self, or future self), having conversations about what sisterhood means to us, playing games, discussing books about female friendship, and having our usual book discussions. No assigned books - just bring yourself and whatever you've been reading! For those observing Ramadan, we're meeting at iftar time, and Luxor Cafe has a prayer space available. If you're not fasting, come join us for dinner and conversation - everyone is welcome! 📍 Location: Luxor Cafe, 148 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138 🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Sunday, February 22nd at 5:30 PM 💌 What to bring: Just yourself and what you’ve been reading!  ✨ PS: If it's your first time joining us, send us an IG DM or email to RSVP (<a href="mailto:papertrailsntales@gmail.com">papertrailsntales@gmail.com</a>), so we have enough supplies for everyone, and we know to look out for you! Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you stay updated and allows you to recognize the members. We're always excited to welcome new faces for great conversations!

Luxor Cafe

Bookclub: Books & Bingo

New year, new goals, new way to track them! Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales, a women's Boston book club, for our first meeting of 2026, where we'll create personalized bingo cards filled with goals for the year ahead - both bookish and life goals! Mix reading challenges with personal goals, add things you've been wanting to try, or focus on what matters most to you this year.  The best part? Everyone leaves with a beautiful goal tracker to use all year long! 🎯 We'll provide bingo cards for everyone to customize however they want, markers, and some decorating supplies. Feel free to bring your own markers, stickers, or anything you want to personalize your card with! As always, no assigned books - just bring yourself and whatever you’ve been reading for our usual book discussions and recommendations! 💛 📍 Location: CanalSide Food &amp; Drink, CambridgeSide, 100 Cambridgeside Pl 🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Saturday, January 24th at 3 PM 🎨 What to bring: Just yourself! (Optional: bring markers, stickers, or decorating supplies to personalize your card) ✨ PS: If it's your first time joining us, send us an IG DM or email to RSVP (<a href="mailto:papertrailsntales@gmail.com">papertrailsntales@gmail.com</a>), so we have enough supplies for everyone, and we know to look out for you! Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you stay updated and allows you to recognize the members. We're always excited to welcome new faces for great conversations!

CanalSide Food & Drink

Bookclub: Chapter Twelve

Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales, a ladies' Boston book club, for our December meeting: The Final Chapter of 2025! We're ending the year with a special meeting in the best way possible - together, with books, and lots of reflection! We will be opening our gratitude jar from November...not ready for all the feelings! 🎁 Having a Book exchange - Bring a book (new or used, or a book from your shelf) wrapped with genre hints on the outside. Everyone will leave with a surprise new read! You can bring it pre-wrapped, OR we'll have wrapping supplies at the meeting. Plus some fun activities to reflect on our reading year, and a Goals check-in - Did you hit your 2025 reading goal? 🎯 We'll share our reflections and set intentions for the new reading year ahead. No assigned books - Just bring yourself and whatever you've been reading lately! Bring a wrapped book for the exchange, and come ready to reflect, celebrate, and connect! Whether you joined us once or came to every meeting, you're part of this chapter. 📍 Location: Porter Square Books, 50 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA 02210 🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Sunday, December 28th at 3 PM 📚 What to bring: A wrapped book with genre hints for the exchange ✨ PS: If it's your first time joining us, send us an IG DM or email to RSVP (<a href="mailto:papertrailsntales@gmail.com">papertrailsntales@gmail.com</a>) so we know to look out for you! Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you stay updated and allows you to recognize the members. We're always excited to welcome new faces for great conversations!

Porter Square Books: Boston Edition

Bookclub: The Gratitude Chapter 

Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales for our November meeting: Reflecting on the Books That Shaped Our Year! As we approach the end of the year, let's reflect on the books and authors that shaped our 2025. This month, we're celebrating the stories that moved us, challenged us, and stayed with us long after we turned the last page.  We'll share what books and authors we're thankful for and why, creating space for meaningful conversations about the reads that made this year special. Start thinking about the books, authors, or bookish moments that stood out to you this year! Feel free to bring the book/s if you have them and come prepared to talk about the reads that made 2025 special for you! We'll also create a gratitude jar together! Everyone will write down 1-2 things they're grateful for (bookish or personal), and we'll open it together at our December meeting. A perfect way to close out our reading year with appreciation and good conversations. 📖✨ No assigned books - just bring yourself and whatever reflections you'd like to share about your 2025 reading journey! 📍 Location: Jaho Coffee Roaster &amp; Wine Bar (Back Bay), 116 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116 🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Saturday, November 22nd at 3 PM 💛 What to bring: Your favorite book from 2025 (optional), thoughts on books/authors you're grateful for, and cozy fall vibes! ✨ PS: If it's your first time joining us, send us an IG DM or email to RSVP (<a href="mailto:papertrailsntales@gmail.com">papertrailsntales@gmail.com</a>) so we know to look out for you! Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you stay updated and allows you to recognize the members. We're always excited to welcome new faces for great conversations!

Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar (Back Bay)

Bookclub Autumn Adventure

Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales for our October meeting: A Bookish Autumn Adventure! This month, we're embracing the season with a full fall experience in Boston. We'll start at the Boston Book Festival in Copley Square, exploring the vendors and literary festivities. Then we'll take a scenic walk along Commonwealth Ave to admire the fall foliage and capture some beautiful autumn photos. Finally, we'll settle in at Central Perk Cafe for warm drinks, cozy conversations, and our usual book discussions. No assigned books - just bring yourself and whatever you've been reading lately! Two ways to participate:<ul><li>Join the full adventure starting at 2 PM at the Boston Book Festival</li><li>Meet us for just the book discussions at 3:30 PM at Central Perk Cafe</li></ul>Meeting Point: In front of the Library in Copley Square at 2 PM. We'll explore the festival, then walk to Commonwealth Avenue to take in the fall foliage, and end at Central Perk Cafe around 3:30 PM. 📍 Start Location: Boston Book Festival, Copley Square (meet in front of the Library) 📍 End Location: Central Perk Cafe, Boston 🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Saturday, October 25th | 2 PM start (or join at 3:30 PM at cafe) ✨ PS: If it's your first time joining us, send an email (<a href="mailto:papertrailsntales@gmail.com">papertrailsntales@gmail.com</a>) to RSVP or an IG DM so we know to look out for you and help you find us on the day! Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you stay updated on any day-of details – we're always excited to welcome new faces for bookish adventures!

Central Perk Cafe

Bookclub Craft & Chat: Books + DIY 

Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales for our September meeting: Creating Custom Reading Accessories This month, we're combining our love of books with some hands-on creativity. Bring your e-reader, phone case, or any item you'd like to decorate, and we'll spend the afternoon making custom Kindle inserts, personalized bookmarks, and decorating our favorite reading accessories. No assigned books! Just bring yourself and whatever you've been reading lately! We'll provide cardstock and a variety of bookish stickers, but feel free to bring your own stickers, scissors, or any additional supplies you'd like to use. Pro tip: To make the crafting process smoother, send us a DM with your device dimensions (Kindle, phone, etc.) before the event, and we'll pre-cut your cardstock! It's the perfect blend of creativity and literary discussion. You'll leave with beautiful handmade accessories and plenty of new book recommendations to try. 📍 Location: Pink Carrot, 400 Newbury St Suite 1000, Boston, MA  🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Sunday, September 21st at 3 PM ✨ PS: Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you recognize members when you arrive. We're always excited to welcome new faces and celebrate books together! Send us an IG DM to RSVP so we have enough supplies. You can also RSVP on our website.

Pink Carrot

Book Club Girl's Night: Overdressed & Over-Read

Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales for our August meeting: Sip, Spill, Slay Edition! This month, we're elevating our book club experience with mocktails/cocktails, books, and full glam vibes. No assigned books - just bring yourself and whatever you've been reading lately! Bring that dress or outfit you never get to wear – you know the one hanging in your closet that makes you think "where would I even wear this?" THIS IS WHERE! If you don't feel a little overdressed, you're underdressed. We'll spend the evening sipping drinks, indulging in delicious tapas, discussing our latest reads, and serving looks. Come ready to spill the tea on your favorite books of the month! 🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Saturday, August 16th at 7 PM 📍 Location: Lolita Back Bay, Boston ✨ PS: If it's your first time joining us, send us an IG DM to RSVP so we can add you to our reservation. Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you recognize members when you arrive. We're always excited to welcome new faces and celebrate books together!

Lolita Back Bay

BYOB: Bring Your Own Bouquet (Book club Edition)

Join Paper Trails &amp; Tales for our July meeting: Books &amp; Bouquets (Book Edition)! This month, we’re adding a floral twist to our usual book club gathering. Bring a bouquet inspired by the book you’re sharing – maybe flowers mentioned in the story, blooms that match its vibe, or flowers that remind you of its characters. We’ll spend the afternoon making flower arrangements, discussing our favorite reads, and will each leave with beautiful bouquets and plenty of new book recommendations. 📍 Location: By Edie’s Tree, Public Garden 🗓️ Date &amp; Time: Saturday, July 19th at 3 pm 🌿 PS: If it’s your first time joining us, send us an IG DM or email to RSVP so we know to look out for you! You can also RSVP on our website. Following us on Instagram (@ptt.bookclub) helps you recognize members when you arrive – we’re always excited to welcome new faces.

Edie's Tree

June Meetup – Paper Trails & Tales Bookclub

We’re a Boston-based ladies book club with a twist—no assigned reading here! Everyone brings the best book(s) they read that month, and we spend the afternoon swapping recs, raving about characters, and chatting about all kinds of stories from fiction to non-fiction (romance is my go-to), all genres are welcome! For our June meetup, we’re heading to the brand new Flour Bakery + Café inside Boston Common! Come hang out, grab a treat, and join us for a cozy afternoon of bookish conversation. ✨ New faces are always welcome! Follow us on Instagram to see past events: @ptt.bookclub 📩 Have questions? DM us or email <a href="mailto:papertrailsntales@gmail.com">papertrailsntales@gmail.com</a>

Flour Bakery + Café

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

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Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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