Upcoming events.

Objects of Desire Historical Romance Tattoo Pop-Up
Jul
18

Objects of Desire Historical Romance Tattoo Pop-Up

🌹 Is not getting a little tattoo at the bookshop the bane of your existence? And is getting a little tattoo at the bookshop the object of all your desires? Then save the date for our next tattoo event!

❀️ Amy Gabriela of Amygdala Ink Tattoo Studio will return to Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop in Chester, CT, for Objects of Desire: A Historical Romance Themed Bookshop Tattoo Pop-Up on Saturday, 7/18 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

✨ Flash sheet reveal on Thurs. 7/16–Watch our socials for the update!
✨ Signup starts in-person at 10 am on 7/18
✨ First-come, first-served
✨ $100 eachβ€”Cash only
✨ Ages 18+
✨ Posted designs in black ink only
✨ No necks, faces, feet, hands, or ribs
✨ Sign up and explore the bookshop and Chester Village while you wait!

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Chester Sunday Market
Jul
19

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Chester Sunday Market
Jul
26

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Foam & Fables: A Small Town Romance Book Club
Jul
26

Foam & Fables: A Small Town Romance Book Club

M&T is partnering with our friends at Little House Brewing Company for a new book club!

There is no purchase to participate, but we do ask that you RSVP.

Books are available for purchase at Montgomery & Taggert! Stop in, or click the title below to reserve your copy.

Next Meeting: Sunday, 26 July @ 4pm at Little House Brewery

Book We're Discussing: August Lane by Regina Black

 
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Chester Sunday Market
Aug
2

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Chester Sunday Market
Aug
9

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Chester Sunday Market
Aug
16

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Chester Sunday Market
Aug
23

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Author Talk & Book Signing: Joss Richard with Riss M. Neilson & Lauren Kung Jessen
Aug
23

Author Talk & Book Signing: Joss Richard with Riss M. Neilson & Lauren Kung Jessen

Join Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop at the Chester Meeting House for a special Let's Kiss and Tell Book Tour event with Joss Richard on Sunday, 8/23/26 at 2:00 PMWe're thrilled to also welcome Riss M. Neilson and Lauren Kung Jessen to this author talk and book signing!

$30 Per Guestβ€”Your Ticket Includes:

  • One copy of Let's Kiss and Tell

  • Admission to Author Talk and Q&A

  • Meet & Greet Book Signings with Authors Joss Richard, Riss M. Neilson, and Lauren Kung Jessen

  • Giveaway Entry, Bonus Swag, & Fun Surprises!

Our site is temporarily down for improvements. Please check back later this week to buy tickets and preorder books!

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Chester Sunday Market
Aug
30

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Chester Sunday Market
Sep
6

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Chester Sunday Market
Sep
13

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Chester Sunday Market
Sep
20

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Chester Sunday Market
Sep
27

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Chester Sunday Market
Oct
4

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Chester Sunday Market
Oct
11

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Chester Sunday Market
Jul
12

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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Bridgerton Ball on Pratt Street
Jul
11

Bridgerton Ball on Pratt Street

πŸͺΆ Dearest Gentle Reader,

You are cordially invited to the first-ever Bridgerton Ball on Pratt Street! Join us on Saturday, July 11 from 6:00–10:00 PM in Hartford’s historic Pratt Street District for an evening inspired by the elegance and romance of the Regency era. This event is free with registration.
πŸ“š Join Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop at Hartford Prints for a Historical Romance Pop-Up Bookshop! We're also delighted to welcome authors Grace Hartwell, Krystal Marquis, and Cat Sebastian for author signings at Hartford Prints from 6 pm - 8 pm. Books will be available for purchase at the event, however preorders are recommended.
🎻 Guests will enjoy performances by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra string ensemble, presented by PeoplesBank.
πŸ•ŠοΈ Regency dance lessons by Arthur Murray Glastonbury
πŸ₯‚ Dining and cocktails available for purchase
πŸŽ€ Themed merchants
🌷 Floral crowns
β™ŸοΈ Parlour games
✨ And more enchanting surprises
Dress in your finest Regency-inspired attire and join us for what is sure to be the event of the season.

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Chester Sunday Market
Jul
5

Chester Sunday Market

πŸ… Stock up on fresh produce and grab some tasty locally-made treats at the Chester Sunday Market! Visit Main Street weekly on Sundays through 10/11/26 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to browse some of CT's finest farms, foods, and handmade goods.
πŸ“š Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop is a short stroll away from the market at 26 Water Street. Sunday bookstore hours are 10 am - 2 pm.
🚌 An optional shuttle service will also be available from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chester Commuter Lot and Chester Town Hall.

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First Friday Fun
Jul
3

First Friday Fun

🍷 Save the date for Chester First Fridays 2026 in July to Sip & Shop for a cause at Montgomery & Taggert! Enjoy an evening of extra shopping hours and a complimentary glass of wine while you browse books and gifts.
🍽 10% of all bookshop sales on Friday, 7/3/26 will be donated to Meals on Wheels, an essential local community nutrition program provided by The Estuary. Thank you to Simon's Marketplace for generously sponsoring this event!
🩡 The Estuary is a non-profit regional center that proactively supports community involvement and independent living for residents ages 50+ in the towns of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. The Estuary is also the sole provider of Meals on Wheels in Middlesex County, which provides home delivery of fresh cooked meals to homebound individuals ages 60+.
πŸ₯– Simon's Marketplace is a cozy family-owned cafe in the heart of Chester, CT that offers breakfast, lunch, snacks, prepared to-go foods, and unique gifts. Visit them at 17 Main Street to enjoy lattes, baked goods, made-to-order sandwiches on their famous house-made salt baguette, and more!
✨️ Interested in sponsoring a future fundraiser event? Contact Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop for details.
🏘 Enjoy extra hours for dining, shopping, and live music throughout Chester Village every First Friday of the month from 5pm-8pm.

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