Events

Linda Murphy Marshall and Rhonda Zimlich

Middletown Senior Center 101 Prospect St, Middletown, MD, United States

On Sunday, July 20 from 2:00 pm-3:00pm, please join us for a special afternoon at the Middletown Senior Center with authors Linda Murphy Marshall and Rhonda Zimlich. Linda and Rhonda will discuss their novels Immersion and Raising Panic, focusing on the protagonists’ journeys of self-discovery. After their talk, the authors will answer questions and sign […]

We Found Waldo Celebration

C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us at C. Burr Artz Library on Sunday, July 27, from 2 pm-3 pm for our annual We Found Waldo Celebration!  Please note: Waldo hunters must turn in their passports to Curious Iguana by Saturday, July 26, by closing time, and must attend the We Found Waldo Celebration on Sunday, July 27, to be […]

Global Voices 2025

Grace United Church of Christ 25 E 2nd St, Frederick, MD, United States

Explore literary fiction by international authors with our Global Voices Book Club, meeting at 7 pm on last Wednesdays, January through October, at Grace United Church of Christ, Room 3 (lefthand entrance at end of hall), 25 East 2nd Street,  Downtown Frederick. Parking is available on the street and in Church Street parking deck. Featured titles are […]

Sarah Pekkanen: The Locked Ward

C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us on Thursday, August 7 from 6:30-7:30 pm for a thrilling evening with best-selling author Sarah Pekkanen as she discusses her newest novel, The Locked Ward, with fellow author Alex Finlay. This suspenseful story centers around two estranged twin sisters: one suspected of murder and held in an institution, the other struggling to figure […]

Laura Resau: The Alchemy of Flowers

C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

Ever wondered about the magic it takes to craft a story? Join us on Sunday, August 10 from 2:00- 3:00 pm at C. Burr Artz Library to hear from Laura Resau as she discusses the writing process behind her latest novel The Alchemy of Flowers. The story follows a woman who takes a unique job […]

Second Tuesday Book Club

ACNB Bank 2 North Market Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Formerly Tuesdays with Tea. Join us on second Tuesdays, January through November, at 11 AM for a line-up of literary fiction that explores culture, community, friendship, and family. Second Tuesday Book Club meets at ACNB Bank, 2 North Market Street, just steps away from Curious Iguana. Featured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just […]

New & Notable Virtual Book Club 2025

Read and discuss recently released literary fiction, fantasy, and science fiction, hosted by Curious Iguana bookseller Shelby. Featured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention New & Notable at checkout). Registration is required. Register for the month's you'd like to participate in by clicking the individual links below. 2025 Featured titles: January 8: […]

Lisa Gardner: Kiss Her Goodbye

Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

We are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner to Frederick on Sunday, August 17, from 2:00-3:30 pm at the Frederick Book Arts Center. Lisa will be discussing her latest thriller, Kiss Her Goodbye, with a representative from the non-profit No One Left Behind, whom she partnered with to research the novel. […]

Hailey Piper: A Game in Yellow & The End of the World As We Know It

C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

On Tuesday, August 19 from 6:00-7:00 pm, we are excited to welcome local author Hailey Piper to promote her new book A Game in Yellow, as well as talk about her contribution to the new anthology The End of The World as We Know It inspired by King’s book The Stand. Hailey will be discussing […]

Global Voices 2025

Grace United Church of Christ 25 E 2nd St, Frederick, MD, United States

Explore literary fiction by international authors with our Global Voices Book Club, meeting at 7 pm on last Wednesdays, January through October, at Grace United Church of Christ, Room 3 (lefthand entrance at end of hall), 25 East 2nd Street,  Downtown Frederick. Parking is available on the street and in Church Street parking deck. Featured titles are […]

Second Tuesday Book Club

ACNB Bank 2 North Market Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Formerly Tuesdays with Tea. Join us on second Tuesdays, January through November, at 11 AM for a line-up of literary fiction that explores culture, community, friendship, and family. Second Tuesday Book Club meets at ACNB Bank, 2 North Market Street, just steps away from Curious Iguana. Featured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just […]

New & Notable Virtual Book Club 2025

Read and discuss recently released literary fiction, fantasy, and science fiction, hosted by Curious Iguana bookseller Shelby. Featured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention New & Notable at checkout). Registration is required. Register for the month's you'd like to participate in by clicking the individual links below. 2025 Featured titles: January 8: […]