Upcoming Events
"What Are You Reading?"
BooK Club
No assigned reading, no prep. Come just for the book talk. Join us for a casual, conversation-style book club where everyone shares what they’re currently reading (and loving… or not). Come swap recs, vent about DNFs, and leave with fresh ideas for your ever-growing TBR.
Free to attend, limited to 6 people.
Tuesday, March 24
6 PM - 6:45 PM
First Annual
San DImas Chalk Walk
We’re turning the sidewalks into an outdoor art gallery with a community Chalk Walk happening alongside the City’s Egg Hunt. Artists of all ages will create chalk art hosted by local downtown businesses, bringing color and creativity to the streets.
Saturday, March 28
9 AM - 3PM
Spring
Writers' Workshop Series
Inspired by the energy of NaNoWriMo, this small group Writers' Workshop helps you start (or continue) your creative project in a supportive community environment. The series begins with a kickoff meeting on March 29, followed by two Writers' Sprints in April and a final gathering on May 1.
Participation is limited to 8 writers.
Mar 29, Apr 4 & 18, May 1
1pm - 2pm
Annual Downtown San Dimas Garden Affair
The San Dimas Garden Affair is one of our favorite downtown traditions, and we’re excited to be part of it again this year! Stop by to see us during the festivities for a few garden-inspired surprises, including Book Bouquets (because flowers are nice, but books are better) and a playful Plant Bingo activity to explore the downtown shops. More details coming soon!
Fri - Sun
April 10 - 12
What Are You Reading?
Book Club
No assigned reading, no prep. Come just for the book talk. Join us for a casual, conversation-style book club where everyone shares what they’re currently reading (and loving… or not). Come swap recs, vent about DNFs, and leave with fresh ideas for your ever-growing TBR.
Free to attend, limited to 6 people.
Tuesday, March 24
6 PM - 6:45 PM
National Indie Bookstore Day
2026
Indie Bookstore Day is our favorite holiday of the year. It's a day dedicated to celebrating independent bookstores and the communities that support them. Join us at Judging By The Cover as we celebrate with special goodies, fun surprises, and a few in-store happenings throughout the day. Details are still coming together, so stay tuned. More to be announced soon!
Saturday, April 25
All Day
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.
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.
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:
3/21, 4/4, 4/18
Sci-Fi Book Club
Vigil uses speculative fiction to ask uncomfortable questions about morality, power, and responsibility. Thoughtful and strange in the way George Saunders does best, this is a book built for discussion.
Friday, March 20
at 7 pm
Horror book club
Natural Beauty is unsettling in a slow, creeping way. Blending body horror with sharp social commentary, this book leaves plenty to unpack and lingers long after you’ve finished reading.
Wednesday, March 18
at 7 pm
Young Adult Book club
None Shall Sleep is a fast-paced psychological thriller with sharp teen protagonists and real stakes. A great fit for YA readers who love suspense, mystery, and books they can’t put down.
Ages 14-17yo.
Parent supervision optional.
Friday, February 20
at 7 pm
Children's Book Club
Over and Under the Waves invites young readers to explore ocean life both above and below the surface. Perfect for a shared read-aloud, this book pairs curiosity and discovery with hands-on creativity.
Book purchase optional; pre-read not required.
Ages 3-6yo.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, March 21
at 11 Am
Thriller Book Club
What Lies in the Woods is a twisty thriller built around childhood secrets and the cost of keeping them. Dark, tense, and very discussable, this one is sure to spark strong reactions.
Tuesday, March 31
at 7 pm
Fantasy book club
If you’re looking for a fantasy that feels lighter and more playful, Tress of the Emerald Sea is a great fit. It’s adventurous without being overwhelming and works just as well for longtime fantasy readers as newer ones.
Thursday, March 26
at 7 pm
