Upcoming Events
Pop-up Photoshoot
Join us for a pop-up photoshoot experience in collaboration with Elisa Sanchez Studio + Livi's Party Design. Featuring cozy bookstore vibes and a storybook-inspired setup, these mini sessions are perfect for grads, couples, birthdays, families, engagements, or anyone wanting photos that feel a little more personal.
For every chapter worth celebrating!
SUnday, May 31
11 AM - 2 PM
Paper & Tea Party
Junk Journal and Yap is hosting a Tea & Paper night inside our store. You'll taste 4 different teas, fill out a little scorecard, and turn that into your own journal spread.
Soft, creative, a little chatty... exactly how it should be.
Sunday, May 31
4 PM - 7 PM
Judging By The Cover's First Birthday
Can you believe it? Our little bookstore is turning ONE!!
Join us for cake, lemonade, a 10am champagne pop, giveaways, and a day of celebrating one year of books, community, and cozy bookstore magic.
Saturday, June 6
All Day
Join LA Moms Coop for a summer fundraiser brunch featuring light brunch, coffee, sensory play for babies, shopping, a photobooth, and fun extras from local partners.
Sunday, June 14
10 Am - 12 pm
LA Moms Coop Brunch
Hosted at JBTC
Tote Bag Sewing workshop
Join us for a beginner-friendly sewing workshop with @1138clothing! You'll create your own tote bag with hands-on instruction, plus all materials included: fabric, pattern, sewing machine use, and more. Come learn something new and leave with a handmade bag you’ll actually use.
SUnday, June 14
2 PM - 3 PM
June Book Swap
Got books sitting on your shelves that you enjoyed but probably aren’t going to reread? Bring them to our Book Swap!
Trade in some finished reads, browse what everyone else brought, and leave with a few new-to-you books for your TBR. Come for the books, stay for the inevitable “wait, you loved that one too?” conversations.
Saturday, June 20
11 AM - 1 PM
Summer Nights Craftivity:
Book Bedazzling
Join us for the first Summer Nights activity of the season: Book Bedazzling!
What if your favorite book had more rhinestones?
Come hang out, get crafty, and add a little sparkle to your shelves. Bring a book, e-reader case, journal, or other bookish item to decorate, and spend the evening creating with us. We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the vision (or absolutely no plan at all).
Friday, June 26
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join LA Moms Coop for a summer fundraiser brunch featuring light brunch, coffee, sensory play for babies, shopping, a photobooth, and fun extras from local partners.
Tuesday, May 19
6 pm - 6:45 pm
Stay Tuned for July Events!
Book Clubs That Don’t Feel Like Homework
We host book clubs the Judging By The Cover way: low-pressure, high-vibes, and full of juicy conversation.
Each month, we dive into fantasy, thriller, and horror picks—with a bonus seasonal summer mood-read that’s all about vibes over plot twists. Whether you’re here for the witches, the whodunits, or the women taking revenge (or falling in love), there’s a seat for you.
Expect thoughtfully chosen titles, themed snacks, drinks, and a room full of readers who get it. Newcomers welcome, always.
Audiobook walking book club
Join us every other Saturday morning for a gentle walk through the neighborhood—just you, your audiobook, and a few fellow book lovers. We’ll meet in front of the store at 9am, press play together, and take a 30–45 minute stroll.
No cost, no pressure—just fresh air, good company, and a story in your ears.
Every Other saturday
9am - 9:30am
Upcoming Dates:
5/30, 6/13, 6/27
Hosting book clubs and indie bookstore events in San Dimas. Stop by our curated, woman- and Latina-owned bookstore to experience events that celebrate stories, spark conversation, and build community—one book at a time.
June
Romance Book Club
Our Perfect Storm
Childhood best friends, a failed wedding weekend, and one very emotionally messy honeymoon.
Thursday, June 11
at 7 pm
June
Mood-Read book club
Yesteryear
Tradwife influencer meets psychological spiral. Weird, unsettling, and impossible to explain without spoilers.
Tuesday, June 9
at 7 pm
June
Young Adult Book club
Some Shall Break
Serial killer copycats, FBI trainees, and nonstop psychological tension.
Ages 14-17yo.
Parent supervision optional.
Sunday, June 14
at 5:30 Pm
June
Children's Book Club
When Twilight Comes
A sweet, calming story about all the things happening in nature at dawn and dusk. We’ll enjoy a read-aloud together followed by a simple, fun craft.
Book purchase optional; pre-read not required.
Ages 3-6yo.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, June 13
at 11 Am
June
Sci-Fi Book Club
The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook
Intergalactic dungeon survival game chaos with monsters, subway systems, and Princess Donut.
Friday, June 19
at 7 pm
June
Horror book club
Crafting for Sinners
Queer religious horror set inside a craft store survival nightmare. Stressful in the best way.
Wednesday, June 17
at 7 Pm
June
Historical Fiction Book Club
In Memoriam
Boarding school best friends thrown into the brutal reality of World War I. Emotional and beautifully written.
Wednesday, June 24
at 7 pm
"What Are You Reading?"
No assigned reading. Just a cozy night to talk books with other readers.
Members-only after-hours session follows at 7pm. No registration if you have a Book Club Membership.
Tuesday, June 23
At 6pm
June
Thriller Book Club
This Story Might Save Your Life
A famous podcast duo vanishes, and suddenly nobody knows who to trust.
More seats added for June!
Tuesday, June 30
at 7 pm
June
Fantasy book club
The Bridge Kingdom
Spy missions, political betrayal, and enemies-to-lovers tension all wrapped into one fantasy world.
Thursday, June 25
at 7 pm
Book Club Membership
Our Book Club Membership includes:
- Up to 3 book club tickets each month
- Access to our members-only "What Are You Reading?" Book Club
- 5% off in-store purchases every visit
- A cozy little community of readers who get it
$65/month
Billed monthly on the 5th
