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SUMMARY:Independent Bookstore Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: Saturday\, April 25 is Indie Bookstore Day! We are excited for warmer weather and celebrating independent bookstores everywhere\, so come out to show some readerly love! Search the shelves for the hidden Golden Ticket from Libro.fm to win 12 audiobook credits! While you’re there\, be sure to grab your Bookstore Crawl Passport. Also\, the first 30 customers who spend $50 or more will receive a FREE\, exclusive Indie Bookstore Day tote bag! We will also have a select number of these totes available for purchase individually. See you there!
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/ibd-2026/
LOCATION:Curious Iguana\, 12 N Market St\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Join Us!
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SUMMARY:Global Voices 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention Global Voices at checkout)\, or order through Bookshop.org to have books shipped to your home. \nPrint out the 2026 book list and meeting dates by clicking here for a PDF or view below! \nJanuary 28 – The Silence of the Choir by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr \nFebruary 25 – Sea Now by Eva Meijer \nMarch 25 – Mina’s Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa \nApril 29 – The Farming of Bones by Edwidge Danticat \nMay 27 – Kibogo by Scholastique Mukasonga\, Mark Polizzotti \nJune 24 – The Tyranny of Flies by Elaine Vilar Madruga \nJuly 29 – Tongueless by Lau Yee-Wa \nAugust 26 – Of Saints and Miracles by Manuel Astur \nSeptember 30 – The Granddaughter by Bernhard Schlink \nOctober 28 – The Dark Side of Skin by Jeferson Tenório
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/global-voices-2026/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Grace United Church of Christ\, 25 E 2nd St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Michelle Jabès Corpora: She Knows All the Names
DESCRIPTION:Travel back to Ancient Egypt with us at Urbana Regional Library on Monday\, May 4 from 6:00- 7:00 pm to celebrate the release of Michelle Jabès Corpora’s YA novel She Knows All the Names\, the sequel to her bestselling novel His Face Is the Sun. Michelle will discuss her work with local author Jenni Howell. Following the events of the first book\, this riveting sequel picks up with our four protagonists as they grapple with the changes wrought on their world. After the discussion\, Michelle will answer questions and sign books.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can preorder a signed and personalized copy of She Knows All the Names by clicking here. Copies of She Knows All the Names and His Face Is the Sun will be also available for purchase at the event. \nThis event will be held at Urbana Regional Library in partnership with Frederick County Public Libraries and is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: The sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller\, His Face Is the Sun. Magic\, adventure\, romance\, and horror collide in this lush\, epic\, Ancient Egyptian inspired trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo\, Tahereh Mafi\, and Sabaa Tahir. \nFresh to the throne\, the cunning new pharaoh schemes to bring unprecedented power to the Kingdom of Khetara. He commands absolute allegiance\, leaving bloodshed in his wake as he searches for the missing Princess Sitamun\, and at his side\, the young priestess Nefermaat serves as divine counsel. Having witnessed the king’s merciless acts\, Neff furtively plots to free the kingdom from his grip\, though she knows the heavy price of treason. \nMeanwhile\, the rebellion in Low Khetara grows\, and Raetawy\, a courageous farm girl\, leads the resistance. Her quest is clear: infiltrate the capital and free the imprisoned rebels—including her beloved father. Yet in her desperation\, Rae agrees to a plan that could destroy all she is fighting for…. \nIn the Red Lands\, the thief Karim grapples with the new life he’s been given. Is it a blessing or a curse? He fears what lurks within him\, yet he and his unlikely companion\, Princess Sita\, grow ever closer as they search for a lost city believed to harbor the secret to saving Khetara from destruction. \nThe ancient oracle that once whispered to these four strangers now speaks with an urgency as powerful as the mighty Iteru. The current of destiny is strengthening\, but will it bring redemption…or annihilation? \nAbout the author: Michelle Jabès Corpora is the New York Times and Indie bestselling author of His Face is the Sun\, the first novel in the Throne of Khetara trilogy. She is also the author of many other books for young readers. Find out more about Michelle at http://michellejcorpora.com . \nAbout the moderator: Jenni Howell is the Instant New York Times bestselling author of Boys With Sharp Teeth and Teach Me to Pray (Coming Dec. 2026). She tried out archaeology\, linguistics\, mongoose herding (known to some as “teaching”)\, finance\, and espionage\, but always got bored. Now she writes books\, so her entire world changes every six months—and she will never be bored again. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/michelle-jabes-corpora-3/
LOCATION:Urbana Regional Library\, 9020 Amelung St\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing,Author Talk / Signing|Join Us!
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SUMMARY:The Unraveled Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Love books and getting crafty? Join Curious Iguana and Magpie Fibers on the first Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM for fresh reads and creative projects! The Unraveled Readers Book Club meets at RAK Brewing Co.\, 400 Sagner Ave Suite 200\, Frederick\, MD 21701.  \nCopies of each monthly title will be available for purchase at book club meetings and are 20% off through Curious Iguana (just mention Unraveled Readers at checkout).  \nCraft materials will be provided by Magpie Fibers at book club meetings and will also be available at their storefront in Downtown Frederick\, located at 154 N Market St\, Frederick\, MD 21701. \nIn order to plan accordingly\, please sign-up using this Google Form. \nQuestions? Feel free to contact book club organizer Rebecca Drake via email: events@curiousiguana.com. \n2026 Schedule: \nJanuary 5 – Murder in Constantinople by A.E. Goldin \nFebruary 2 – Bitter Honey by Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström \nMarch 2 – The Shark House by Sara Ackerman \nApril 6 – The Midnight Carousel by Fiza Saeed McLynn \nMay 4 – Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell \nJune 1 – The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu \nJuly 6 – Is This A Cry For Help? by Emily Austin \nAugust 3 – The Open Era by Edward Schmit \nSeptember 7 – The Summer of the Serpent by Cecilia Eudave \nOctober 5 – The Traveler by Joseph Eckert \n 
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/the-unraveled-readers-book-club/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:RAK Brewing Co\, 400 Sagner Ave Suite 20\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Club|Join Us!
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SUMMARY:Second Tuesday 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n Featured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention Second Tuesday at checkout)\, or order through Bookshop.org to have books shipped to your home.  \nYou can print out the 2026 book list and dates by clicking here for a PDF or view below. \nJanuary 13 – Please email Marlene at marlene@curiousiguana.com for details about location for the book club meeting on January 13 (it will not be held at ACNB Bank for this meeting). \nFebruary 10 – The Heartbeat Library by Laura Imai Messina \nMarch 10 – Yellowface by R. F. Kuang \nApril 14 – Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood \nMay 12 – Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris \nJune 16 – Devil Is Fine by John Vercher \nJuly 14 – Real Americans by Rachel Khong \nAugust 11 – James by Percival Everett \nSeptember 8 – The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong \nOctober 13 – All the Broken Places by John Boyne \nNovember 10 – American Ending by Mary Kay Zuravleff (with the author)
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/second-tuesday-2026/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Bottling Plant Apartments\, 1707 North Market Street\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:New & Notable Virtual Book Club 2026
DESCRIPTION: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). \nRegistration is required. Register for the month’s you’d like to participate in by clicking the individual links below. \n2026 Featured titles: \nJanuary 14: If You Love It\, Let It Kill You by Hannah Pittard \nFebruary 11: Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash \nMarch 11: When the Museum Is Closed by Emi Yagi  \nApril 8: Strange Girls by Sarvat Hasin \nMay 13:  I Love You Don’t Die by Jade Song (with the author) \nJune 10: The Fountain by Casey Scieszka \nJuly 8: Alan Opts Out by Courtney Maum (with the author) \nAugust 12: The Great Wherever by Shannon Sanders \nSeptember 9: Mia by Leslie Bazzett  \nOctober 14: Stay Buried by Jennifer McMahon  \nNovember 11: The Court of Venus by Bel Banta
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/new-notable-virtual-book-club-2026/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000
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SUMMARY:Booked for the Summer: A Book Fair for Adults
DESCRIPTION:The flowers are blooming\, the trees are spreading leaves\, and the sun’s rays are starting to sizzle; time to book your summer reading plans! Join us for an exciting evening at Attaboy Barrel House for Booked for the Summer: A Book Fair for Adults on Thursday\, May 14! From 4:00-8:00 pm\, Curious Iguana will have the hottest books for the summer\, while Attaboy will have the drinks to cool you down. Ekiben’s food truck will also be on hand with the best bites. Come on out to get summer started on the right page!  \nParking: Park on-site or park at the East All Saints Street Parking Garage (125 E All Saints St\, Frederick\, MD) and enjoy a 7-8 minute stroll to the venue.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/summer-book-fair-2/
LOCATION:Attaboy Barrel House\, 24 S Wisner St ste 110\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Join Us!
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SUMMARY:Unspun & Undone Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to set the mood for a night of literary romance. Magpie and Curious Iguana are teaming up again to bring you a second book club featuring hand-dyed yarns and heart-fluttering reads. With specialty spirits by Tenth Ward to spark the conversation\, it’s the perfect time to fall in love with a new story. Sign up here!  \n\nKnitters and crocheters can look forward to a long-form craft project (with an exclusive colorway) to enjoy at home alongside each book.\n\nThere’s no membership fee to join\, but each purchase during our meetings helps support our local small businesses and makes this unique club possible. We can’t wait to read\, create\, and connect with you!\n\n\nThe Details:\n\nJoin Curious Iguana and Magpie on the third Thursday of the month from 7-9 PM at Tenth Ward\, 55 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD 21701\n\nCopies of each monthly title will be available for purchase at book club meetings and are 20% off through Curious Iguana (just mention Unspun & Undone at checkout).” \n\nDATES: \n\n\n\nMarch 19: LAUNCH PARTY: Pick up the first book\, First Time Caller by BK Borison and grab the first craft! \nApril 16: First Time Caller by BK Borison \nMay 21: The Princess and the P.I. by Nikki Payne \nJune 18: Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings \nJuly 16: No Place Like You by Jillian Meadows  \nAugust 20: The Missed Connection by Tia Williams \nSeptember 17: Wild Goose Chase by Sarah Adler \nOctober 15: Dearly Departed by Chip Pons \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 19: TBD \nDecember 17: TBD
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/unspun-undone-book-club/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Tenth Ward Distilling Company\, 55 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Global Voices 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention Global Voices at checkout)\, or order through Bookshop.org to have books shipped to your home. \nPrint out the 2026 book list and meeting dates by clicking here for a PDF or view below! \nJanuary 28 – The Silence of the Choir by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr \nFebruary 25 – Sea Now by Eva Meijer \nMarch 25 – Mina’s Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa \nApril 29 – The Farming of Bones by Edwidge Danticat \nMay 27 – Kibogo by Scholastique Mukasonga\, Mark Polizzotti \nJune 24 – The Tyranny of Flies by Elaine Vilar Madruga \nJuly 29 – Tongueless by Lau Yee-Wa \nAugust 26 – Of Saints and Miracles by Manuel Astur \nSeptember 30 – The Granddaughter by Bernhard Schlink \nOctober 28 – The Dark Side of Skin by Jeferson Tenório
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/global-voices-2026/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Grace United Church of Christ\, 25 E 2nd St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Laura Zigman: The Author Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join Curious Iguana on Thursday\, May 28 at Frederick Book Arts Center from 6:00-7:00 pm for an exciting event with author Laura Zigman to celebrate her latest release\, The Author Weekend. This fresh murder mystery focuses on Faye Wader\, an author hosting a weekend retreat on a secluded island for her most loyal fans; what could go wrong? Laura will discuss her novel\, then answer questions and sign books. Copies of The Author Weekend will be available for purchase at the event.  \nThis event is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: The Devil Wears Prada meets White Lotus in a story of colliding egos and shocking betrayal\, as intoxicatingly ice-cold as the pink Prosecco that flows all weekend. \nEverything needs to be just right for bestselling mystery writer Faye Wader’s first ever fan weekend. Her sales might be slipping—only a little!—but her readers still love her enough to pony up for three days and two nights on Great Misery Island. The retreat is precisely planned\, from the small batch artisanal donuts to the perimenopausal Mermaid Meditation\, by Faye and her beleaguered assistant Jade—an aspiring author who can’t seem to finish her own novel. \nFaye’s long-time agent and editor will be there\, as well as Faye’s number one fan\, Peggy Mercer\, who has been first in line at every one of Faye’s events. When news comes that the weekend will be crashed by glamorous\, charismatic\, rival novelist Abby Schuss\, Faye thinks things can’t get worse … until one of the attendees is found dead in her room\, setting off an unexpectedly murderous chain of events that make pre-pub anxiety seem like a day at the beach. How far is Faye willing to go to get exactly what she wants from her author weekend? \nThe Author Weekend is a thrilling and hilarious dive into the dark heart of envy\, and a glorious exploration of a woman of a certain age desperate to survive the dog-eat-dog world of publishing and control her own narrative. \nAbout the author: Laura Zigman is the author of Small World (a New York Times Group Text pick and Editor’s Choice)\, Separation Anxiety\, Animal Husbandry (which was made into the movie “Someone Like You\,” starring Hugh Jackman and Ashley Judd)\, Dating Big Bird\, Her\, and Piece of Work. She has collaborated on several works of non-fiction–including Eddie Izzard’s New York Times bestseller\, Believe Me–and has been a contributor to the New York Times and other publications. She lives in Cambridge\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/laura-zigman-the-author-weekend/
LOCATION:Frederick Book Arts Center\, 127 S Carroll St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Unraveled Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Love books and getting crafty? Join Curious Iguana and Magpie Fibers on the first Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM for fresh reads and creative projects! The Unraveled Readers Book Club meets at RAK Brewing Co.\, 400 Sagner Ave Suite 200\, Frederick\, MD 21701.  \nCopies of each monthly title will be available for purchase at book club meetings and are 20% off through Curious Iguana (just mention Unraveled Readers at checkout).  \nCraft materials will be provided by Magpie Fibers at book club meetings and will also be available at their storefront in Downtown Frederick\, located at 154 N Market St\, Frederick\, MD 21701. \nIn order to plan accordingly\, please sign-up using this Google Form. \nQuestions? Feel free to contact book club organizer Rebecca Drake via email: events@curiousiguana.com. \n2026 Schedule: \nJanuary 5 – Murder in Constantinople by A.E. Goldin \nFebruary 2 – Bitter Honey by Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström \nMarch 2 – The Shark House by Sara Ackerman \nApril 6 – The Midnight Carousel by Fiza Saeed McLynn \nMay 4 – Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell \nJune 1 – The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu \nJuly 6 – Is This A Cry For Help? by Emily Austin \nAugust 3 – The Open Era by Edward Schmit \nSeptember 7 – The Summer of the Serpent by Cecilia Eudave \nOctober 5 – The Traveler by Joseph Eckert \n 
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/the-unraveled-readers-book-club/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:RAK Brewing Co\, 400 Sagner Ave Suite 20\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Club|Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
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SUMMARY:Vicki Johnson: Mac Wears a Hat
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Curious Iguana from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday\, June 6 for an in-store meet & greet with children’s author Vicki Johnson as she promotes her new book\, Mac Wears a Hat. Celebrating the positivity of differences and the impact of kindness\, this story shares young Mac’s passion for all kinds of hats. Copies of Mac Wears a Hat will be available for purchase at the signing.  \nThis event is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: Mac has a hat for every mood in this infectiously positive book by the author and illustrator team behind Molly’s Tuxedo! \nThere’s a thing \nthat makes my heart go zing. \nHats. \nMac loves to wear hats. She has one for every occasion\, and they help her feel joyful\, confident\, and adventurous. Not everyone understands her style\, but kind words from strangers encourage Mac to be herself. \nAbout the author: Vicki Johnson is an award-winning children’s book author. She mines her own experiences of childhood and parenthood to write heartfelt and inclusive stories\, exploring big ideas like kindness and bravery\, and always centering the child’s inner compass. Her debut picture book Molly’s Tuxedo (Little Bee Books\, 2023) illustrated by Gillian Reid\, received multiple accolades\, including an NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Recommendation and inclusion on the ALA Rainbow Book List and the top ten K-2 CBC Teacher Favorites list. Her next book\, Mac Wears a Hat\, arrives April 28\, 2026 from the same creative team. Johnson is a Southern writer who lives in western MA\, where she tends to several rescue animals and one college kid.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/vicki-johnson/
LOCATION:Curious Iguana\, 12 N Market St\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing,Author Talk / Signing|Join Us!,Join Us!
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T120000
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SUMMARY:Second Tuesday 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n Featured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention Second Tuesday at checkout)\, or order through Bookshop.org to have books shipped to your home.  \nYou can print out the 2026 book list and dates by clicking here for a PDF or view below. \nJanuary 13 – Please email Marlene at marlene@curiousiguana.com for details about location for the book club meeting on January 13 (it will not be held at ACNB Bank for this meeting). \nFebruary 10 – The Heartbeat Library by Laura Imai Messina \nMarch 10 – Yellowface by R. F. Kuang \nApril 14 – Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood \nMay 12 – Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris \nJune 16 – Devil Is Fine by John Vercher \nJuly 14 – Real Americans by Rachel Khong \nAugust 11 – James by Percival Everett \nSeptember 8 – The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong \nOctober 13 – All the Broken Places by John Boyne \nNovember 10 – American Ending by Mary Kay Zuravleff (with the author)
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/second-tuesday-2026/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Bottling Plant Apartments\, 1707 North Market Street\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
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SUMMARY:New & Notable Virtual Book Club 2026
DESCRIPTION: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). \nRegistration is required. Register for the month’s you’d like to participate in by clicking the individual links below. \n2026 Featured titles: \nJanuary 14: If You Love It\, Let It Kill You by Hannah Pittard \nFebruary 11: Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash \nMarch 11: When the Museum Is Closed by Emi Yagi  \nApril 8: Strange Girls by Sarvat Hasin \nMay 13:  I Love You Don’t Die by Jade Song (with the author) \nJune 10: The Fountain by Casey Scieszka \nJuly 8: Alan Opts Out by Courtney Maum (with the author) \nAugust 12: The Great Wherever by Shannon Sanders \nSeptember 9: Mia by Leslie Bazzett  \nOctober 14: Stay Buried by Jennifer McMahon  \nNovember 11: The Court of Venus by Bel Banta
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/new-notable-virtual-book-club-2026/2026-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051554
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SUMMARY:Celeste Dador: Stars\, Stripes\, & Summer Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join Curious Iguana on Saturday\, June 13 at C. Burr Artz Public Library from 2:00-3:00 pm to celebrate YA author Celeste Dador’s debut romance\, Stars\, Stripes\, & Summer Nights. A summer romance is on the horizon for First Daughter Abby Alzona\, who (along with her little sister) has been sent to a countryside inn after unintentionally catching the media’s spotlight. Celeste will be joined in conversation by local YA author Charlene Thomas. After their discussion\, Celeste will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Stars\, Stripes\, & Summer Nights will be available for purchase at the event.\n\n\nThis free\, public event is presented in partnership with Frederick County Public Libraries. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: A swoony\, patriotic romance with Gilmore Girls charm—follow First Daughter Abby as she dives into a summer of surprises\, small-town magic\, and sparks with the boy who shakes up her world. \nWhat if the person who turns your world upside down is exactly who you’re meant to find? \nAll First Daughter Abby Alzona wanted was one normal night. But one impulsive pizza order later\, she’s front-page news—and officially exiled to a Wi-Fi-free country inn for the summer\, along with her little sister Elle. \nThe inn belongs to Gabriel Calabrese’s family: he’s sarcastic\, camera-obsessed\, and definitely not dazzled by presidential perks (also\, kind of the reason for the whole pizza fiasco). But Abby’s determined to make the most of her time away from the White House—with a summer bucket list full of things real teens get to do. Pool parties. Picnics. Maybe even a first kiss. \nAs she and Elle dive into small-town life\, Abby starts to see what makes Gabriel tick. And maybe\, just maybe\, she’s falling for him. . . . \nAbout the author: Celeste Dador writes cozy rom-coms with festive flair. A former reality TV show finalist on America’s Next Great Author\, Celeste lives in the D.C.-area\, where she blends her love of romance and public service into her stories. Stars\, Stripes & Summer Nights is her Young Adult debut. Celeste also serves as an advisor with SCBWI\, a children’s literature community dedicated to helping writers and illustrators bring their stories to the young readers who need them. Like many of her characters\, she’s proudly Filipino American and passionate about inclusive\, joy-filled love stories. When writing adult romance\, which includes a dash of spice\, she uses the pen name C.C. Dador\, including her New Adult romance debut Merry Ex-mas (Requited\, 09/29/26). She can be found in coffee shops and Instagram: @‌celestedador \nAbout the moderator: Charlene Thomas is a critically acclaimed author and writing coach with a passion for helping writers find their voice and create the stories they were meant to tell. Her books have been published by Penguin Random House and Scholastic Press (with more novels forthcoming)\, and have been featured in Parade Magazine\, Book Riot\, Buzz Feed\, Pop Sugar\, Bustle\, The Root\, Kirkus Reviews\, and more. Her work has also received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly. She frequently leads writing workshops\, offers author-talks\, and provides mentorship for aspiring authors. She’s an advocate for democratizing publishing knowledge and is passionate about helping underrepresented perspectives see themselves on bookshelves. IT’S YOU EVERY TIME\, a young adult romance\, is her latest novel.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/celeste-dador/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 110 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing,Author Talk / Signing|Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051554
CREATED:20260226T153640Z
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SUMMARY:Unspun & Undone Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to set the mood for a night of literary romance. Magpie and Curious Iguana are teaming up again to bring you a second book club featuring hand-dyed yarns and heart-fluttering reads. With specialty spirits by Tenth Ward to spark the conversation\, it’s the perfect time to fall in love with a new story. Sign up here!  \n\nKnitters and crocheters can look forward to a long-form craft project (with an exclusive colorway) to enjoy at home alongside each book.\n\nThere’s no membership fee to join\, but each purchase during our meetings helps support our local small businesses and makes this unique club possible. We can’t wait to read\, create\, and connect with you!\n\n\nThe Details:\n\nJoin Curious Iguana and Magpie on the third Thursday of the month from 7-9 PM at Tenth Ward\, 55 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD 21701\n\nCopies of each monthly title will be available for purchase at book club meetings and are 20% off through Curious Iguana (just mention Unspun & Undone at checkout).” \n\nDATES: \n\n\n\nMarch 19: LAUNCH PARTY: Pick up the first book\, First Time Caller by BK Borison and grab the first craft! \nApril 16: First Time Caller by BK Borison \nMay 21: The Princess and the P.I. by Nikki Payne \nJune 18: Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings \nJuly 16: No Place Like You by Jillian Meadows  \nAugust 20: The Missed Connection by Tia Williams \nSeptember 17: Wild Goose Chase by Sarah Adler \nOctober 15: Dearly Departed by Chip Pons \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 19: TBD \nDecember 17: TBD
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/unspun-undone-book-club/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Tenth Ward Distilling Company\, 55 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Club|Join Us!,Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051554
CREATED:20251223T164857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T164857Z
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SUMMARY:Global Voices 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention Global Voices at checkout)\, or order through Bookshop.org to have books shipped to your home. \nPrint out the 2026 book list and meeting dates by clicking here for a PDF or view below! \nJanuary 28 – The Silence of the Choir by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr \nFebruary 25 – Sea Now by Eva Meijer \nMarch 25 – Mina’s Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa \nApril 29 – The Farming of Bones by Edwidge Danticat \nMay 27 – Kibogo by Scholastique Mukasonga\, Mark Polizzotti \nJune 24 – The Tyranny of Flies by Elaine Vilar Madruga \nJuly 29 – Tongueless by Lau Yee-Wa \nAugust 26 – Of Saints and Miracles by Manuel Astur \nSeptember 30 – The Granddaughter by Bernhard Schlink \nOctober 28 – The Dark Side of Skin by Jeferson Tenório
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/global-voices-2026/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Grace United Church of Christ\, 25 E 2nd St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051554
CREATED:20260413T150348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T150548Z
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SUMMARY:Michelle L. Cullen:  A Field Guide to Murder
DESCRIPTION:Join Curious Iguana on Thursday\, June 25 at Frederick Book Arts Center from 6:00-7:00 pm for an evening of mystery with author Michelle L. Cullen and her new release\, A Field Guide to Murder. The story follows Harry Lancaster\, a retired anthropologist who now spends his days as a nosy neighbor with his binoculars and young caretaker Emma in tow. Michelle will be joined in conversation by fellow mystery writer Melinda Mullet\, author of A Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder. Following their discussion\, Michelle will answer questions and sign books. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: A cranky widower and his spirited caregiver team up to solve his neighbor’s murder in this charming and original mystery\, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Benjamin Stevenson. \nOnce a globe-trotting anthropologist\, Harry Lancaster is now certain that all his grand adventures are behind him. Recently widowed and suffering from a fractured hip\, Harry spends his days and nights behind a pair of binoculars\, nose-deep in his neighbors’ affairs. His millennial caregiver\, Emma\, is determined to get him out of his armchair and back into the world. \nFate intervenes when Harry’s mysterious neighbor\, Sue\, phones\, pleading for help. But instead of rescuing her\, Harry and Emma find Sue dead: poisoned\, days after a break-in at Sue’s house. Harry resolves to find out what happened\, and Emma insists on going along for the ride. Together\, they discover motives and suspects abound in Harry’s quaint condominium community—putting them both in the crosshairs of a cold-blooded killer. \nAbout the author: Michelle L. Cullen has lived and traveled all over the world\, from working as a bilingual secretary in Paris to backpacking around Europe\, Central America\, and Southern Africa to helping rebuild communities after war throughout Africa\, East Asia\, South Asia\, and the Pacific. She obtained her PhD from the London School of Economics’ Sociology Department and her master’s degree in anthropology from Melbourne University in Australia. A fan of adventure\, she has a black belt in Taekwondo\, has summited 900 feet rock climbing\, snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef\, and hiked up an active volcano. She currently lives in Annapolis\, Maryland\, where she’s either doing yoga\, playing outside\, or plotting murder. \nAbout the moderator: Melinda Mullet is the author of the Whisky Business Mysteries\, a six-part series of traditional mysteries set in and around a boutique single malt whisky distillery in Scotland. Her new traditional series begins with\, A Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder\, set on a houseboat along the Regent’s Canal in London. Melinda is a travel junkie and a life-long advocate for children’s literacy causes both domestic and international. When she is not in the UK\, she lives just outside of Washington\, DC with her whisky-collecting husband and two wild Covid canines named Bailey and Captain Jack. Find her at http://MelindaMullet.com or on Facebook and Insta @‌melindamullet.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/michelle-l-cullen/
LOCATION:Frederick Book Arts Center\, 127 S Carroll St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing,Author Talk / Signing|Join Us!,Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051554
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SUMMARY:The Unraveled Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Love books and getting crafty? Join Curious Iguana and Magpie Fibers on the first Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM for fresh reads and creative projects! The Unraveled Readers Book Club meets at RAK Brewing Co.\, 400 Sagner Ave Suite 200\, Frederick\, MD 21701.  \nCopies of each monthly title will be available for purchase at book club meetings and are 20% off through Curious Iguana (just mention Unraveled Readers at checkout).  \nCraft materials will be provided by Magpie Fibers at book club meetings and will also be available at their storefront in Downtown Frederick\, located at 154 N Market St\, Frederick\, MD 21701. \nIn order to plan accordingly\, please sign-up using this Google Form. \nQuestions? Feel free to contact book club organizer Rebecca Drake via email: events@curiousiguana.com. \n2026 Schedule: \nJanuary 5 – Murder in Constantinople by A.E. Goldin \nFebruary 2 – Bitter Honey by Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström \nMarch 2 – The Shark House by Sara Ackerman \nApril 6 – The Midnight Carousel by Fiza Saeed McLynn \nMay 4 – Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell \nJune 1 – The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu \nJuly 6 – Is This A Cry For Help? by Emily Austin \nAugust 3 – The Open Era by Edward Schmit \nSeptember 7 – The Summer of the Serpent by Cecilia Eudave \nOctober 5 – The Traveler by Joseph Eckert \n 
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/the-unraveled-readers-book-club/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:RAK Brewing Co\, 400 Sagner Ave Suite 20\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Club|Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051554
CREATED:20251111T160055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T175707Z
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SUMMARY:New & Notable Virtual Book Club 2026
DESCRIPTION: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). \nRegistration is required. Register for the month’s you’d like to participate in by clicking the individual links below. \n2026 Featured titles: \nJanuary 14: If You Love It\, Let It Kill You by Hannah Pittard \nFebruary 11: Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash \nMarch 11: When the Museum Is Closed by Emi Yagi  \nApril 8: Strange Girls by Sarvat Hasin \nMay 13:  I Love You Don’t Die by Jade Song (with the author) \nJune 10: The Fountain by Casey Scieszka \nJuly 8: Alan Opts Out by Courtney Maum (with the author) \nAugust 12: The Great Wherever by Shannon Sanders \nSeptember 9: Mia by Leslie Bazzett  \nOctober 14: Stay Buried by Jennifer McMahon  \nNovember 11: The Court of Venus by Bel Banta
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/new-notable-virtual-book-club-2026/2026-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051554
CREATED:20251223T180520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T165847Z
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SUMMARY:Second Tuesday 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n Featured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention Second Tuesday at checkout)\, or order through Bookshop.org to have books shipped to your home.  \nYou can print out the 2026 book list and dates by clicking here for a PDF or view below. \nJanuary 13 – Please email Marlene at marlene@curiousiguana.com for details about location for the book club meeting on January 13 (it will not be held at ACNB Bank for this meeting). \nFebruary 10 – The Heartbeat Library by Laura Imai Messina \nMarch 10 – Yellowface by R. F. Kuang \nApril 14 – Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood \nMay 12 – Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris \nJune 16 – Devil Is Fine by John Vercher \nJuly 14 – Real Americans by Rachel Khong \nAugust 11 – James by Percival Everett \nSeptember 8 – The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong \nOctober 13 – All the Broken Places by John Boyne \nNovember 10 – American Ending by Mary Kay Zuravleff (with the author)
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/second-tuesday-2026/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Bottling Plant Apartments\, 1707 North Market Street\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051554
CREATED:20260226T153640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T193141Z
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SUMMARY:Unspun & Undone Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to set the mood for a night of literary romance. Magpie and Curious Iguana are teaming up again to bring you a second book club featuring hand-dyed yarns and heart-fluttering reads. With specialty spirits by Tenth Ward to spark the conversation\, it’s the perfect time to fall in love with a new story. Sign up here!  \n\nKnitters and crocheters can look forward to a long-form craft project (with an exclusive colorway) to enjoy at home alongside each book.\n\nThere’s no membership fee to join\, but each purchase during our meetings helps support our local small businesses and makes this unique club possible. We can’t wait to read\, create\, and connect with you!\n\n\nThe Details:\n\nJoin Curious Iguana and Magpie on the third Thursday of the month from 7-9 PM at Tenth Ward\, 55 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD 21701\n\nCopies of each monthly title will be available for purchase at book club meetings and are 20% off through Curious Iguana (just mention Unspun & Undone at checkout).” \n\nDATES: \n\n\n\nMarch 19: LAUNCH PARTY: Pick up the first book\, First Time Caller by BK Borison and grab the first craft! \nApril 16: First Time Caller by BK Borison \nMay 21: The Princess and the P.I. by Nikki Payne \nJune 18: Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings \nJuly 16: No Place Like You by Jillian Meadows  \nAugust 20: The Missed Connection by Tia Williams \nSeptember 17: Wild Goose Chase by Sarah Adler \nOctober 15: Dearly Departed by Chip Pons \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 19: TBD \nDecember 17: TBD
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/unspun-undone-book-club/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Tenth Ward Distilling Company\, 55 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Club|Join Us!,Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051554
CREATED:20251223T164857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T164857Z
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SUMMARY:Global Voices 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention Global Voices at checkout)\, or order through Bookshop.org to have books shipped to your home. \nPrint out the 2026 book list and meeting dates by clicking here for a PDF or view below! \nJanuary 28 – The Silence of the Choir by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr \nFebruary 25 – Sea Now by Eva Meijer \nMarch 25 – Mina’s Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa \nApril 29 – The Farming of Bones by Edwidge Danticat \nMay 27 – Kibogo by Scholastique Mukasonga\, Mark Polizzotti \nJune 24 – The Tyranny of Flies by Elaine Vilar Madruga \nJuly 29 – Tongueless by Lau Yee-Wa \nAugust 26 – Of Saints and Miracles by Manuel Astur \nSeptember 30 – The Granddaughter by Bernhard Schlink \nOctober 28 – The Dark Side of Skin by Jeferson Tenório
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/global-voices-2026/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Grace United Church of Christ\, 25 E 2nd St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051554
CREATED:20260417T181547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T181547Z
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SUMMARY:Aggie Blum Thompson: The Neighbors Are Watching
DESCRIPTION:Join Curious Iguana on Friday\, July 31 at Frederick Book Arts Center from 6:00-7:00 pm for a thrilling evening with author Aggie Blum Thompson to celebrate her latest release\, The Neighbors Are Watching. This story focuses on the “perfect” neighbors in the idyllic suburb of Eastbrook\, Bethesda as they work together to expose a killer in their midst. Aggie will be joined in conversation by fellow thriller writer K.T. Nguyen. Following their discussion\, Aggie will answer questions and sign books. Copies of The Neighbors Are Watching will be available for purchase at the event. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: From the “master of suburban scandal” (Samantha M. Bailey) comes a scandalous twisty thriller about obsession\, betrayal\, and the price of perfection. \nJust outside Washington\, DC\, sits Eastbrook\, Bethesda—a leafy suburb with top schools\, pristine landscapes\, and perfect neighbors. It’s not the kind of place where nannies are shot during robberies gone wrong. And in this picture-perfect neighborhood\, someone is desperate to plaster over the cracks in that façade. \nA year after the unsolved neighborhood murder\, Caren\, nearing fifty and staring down an empty nest\, has one too many drinks at a graduation party and blacks out on her way home. At least\, that’s what everyone says happened. Caren suspects she was drugged by someone. But who? \nWhen Caren teams up with a new neighbor who is desperate to figure out who murdered his best friend last year\, they start to uncover what Eastbrook has tried to forget. But in a place where appearances are everything\, their search for the truth means not only shattering carefully curated perfection — but putting themselves squarely in the crosshairs of a killer. \nAbout the author: Before turning to fiction\, Aggie Blum Thompson covered real-life crime as a newspaper reporter for a number of papers\, including The Boston Globe and The Washington Post. Aggie is a member of Mystery Writers of America. She lives with her husband and two children in the suburbs of Washington DC. \nAbout the moderator: K.T. Nguyen is a former editor at Glamour magazine. Her psychological thriller YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID received the Agatha Award and the Anthony Award for Best First Novel. In a starred review\, Booklist described Nguyen’s novel as “a twisty horror-filled thriller” and an “incredibly compelling debut.” When she’s not writing\, you’ll find K.T. practicing Krav Maga\, watching the Mets\, or playing with her terrier Alice. A graduate of Brown University\, K.T. lives just outside Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/aggie-blum-thompson/
LOCATION:Frederick Book Arts Center\, 127 S Carroll St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing,Author Talk / Signing|Join Us!,Join Us!
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SUMMARY:The Unraveled Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Love books and getting crafty? Join Curious Iguana and Magpie Fibers on the first Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM for fresh reads and creative projects! The Unraveled Readers Book Club meets at RAK Brewing Co.\, 400 Sagner Ave Suite 200\, Frederick\, MD 21701.  \nCopies of each monthly title will be available for purchase at book club meetings and are 20% off through Curious Iguana (just mention Unraveled Readers at checkout).  \nCraft materials will be provided by Magpie Fibers at book club meetings and will also be available at their storefront in Downtown Frederick\, located at 154 N Market St\, Frederick\, MD 21701. \nIn order to plan accordingly\, please sign-up using this Google Form. \nQuestions? Feel free to contact book club organizer Rebecca Drake via email: events@curiousiguana.com. \n2026 Schedule: \nJanuary 5 – Murder in Constantinople by A.E. Goldin \nFebruary 2 – Bitter Honey by Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström \nMarch 2 – The Shark House by Sara Ackerman \nApril 6 – The Midnight Carousel by Fiza Saeed McLynn \nMay 4 – Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell \nJune 1 – The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu \nJuly 6 – Is This A Cry For Help? by Emily Austin \nAugust 3 – The Open Era by Edward Schmit \nSeptember 7 – The Summer of the Serpent by Cecilia Eudave \nOctober 5 – The Traveler by Joseph Eckert \n 
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/the-unraveled-readers-book-club/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:RAK Brewing Co\, 400 Sagner Ave Suite 20\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Club|Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000
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SUMMARY:Second Tuesday 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n Featured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention Second Tuesday at checkout)\, or order through Bookshop.org to have books shipped to your home.  \nYou can print out the 2026 book list and dates by clicking here for a PDF or view below. \nJanuary 13 – Please email Marlene at marlene@curiousiguana.com for details about location for the book club meeting on January 13 (it will not be held at ACNB Bank for this meeting). \nFebruary 10 – The Heartbeat Library by Laura Imai Messina \nMarch 10 – Yellowface by R. F. Kuang \nApril 14 – Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood \nMay 12 – Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris \nJune 16 – Devil Is Fine by John Vercher \nJuly 14 – Real Americans by Rachel Khong \nAugust 11 – James by Percival Everett \nSeptember 8 – The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong \nOctober 13 – All the Broken Places by John Boyne \nNovember 10 – American Ending by Mary Kay Zuravleff (with the author)
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/second-tuesday-2026/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Bottling Plant Apartments\, 1707 North Market Street\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000
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SUMMARY:New & Notable Virtual Book Club 2026
DESCRIPTION: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). \nRegistration is required. Register for the month’s you’d like to participate in by clicking the individual links below. \n2026 Featured titles: \nJanuary 14: If You Love It\, Let It Kill You by Hannah Pittard \nFebruary 11: Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash \nMarch 11: When the Museum Is Closed by Emi Yagi  \nApril 8: Strange Girls by Sarvat Hasin \nMay 13:  I Love You Don’t Die by Jade Song (with the author) \nJune 10: The Fountain by Casey Scieszka \nJuly 8: Alan Opts Out by Courtney Maum (with the author) \nAugust 12: The Great Wherever by Shannon Sanders \nSeptember 9: Mia by Leslie Bazzett  \nOctober 14: Stay Buried by Jennifer McMahon  \nNovember 11: The Court of Venus by Bel Banta
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/new-notable-virtual-book-club-2026/2026-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T210000
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SUMMARY:Unspun & Undone Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to set the mood for a night of literary romance. Magpie and Curious Iguana are teaming up again to bring you a second book club featuring hand-dyed yarns and heart-fluttering reads. With specialty spirits by Tenth Ward to spark the conversation\, it’s the perfect time to fall in love with a new story. Sign up here!  \n\nKnitters and crocheters can look forward to a long-form craft project (with an exclusive colorway) to enjoy at home alongside each book.\n\nThere’s no membership fee to join\, but each purchase during our meetings helps support our local small businesses and makes this unique club possible. We can’t wait to read\, create\, and connect with you!\n\n\nThe Details:\n\nJoin Curious Iguana and Magpie on the third Thursday of the month from 7-9 PM at Tenth Ward\, 55 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD 21701\n\nCopies of each monthly title will be available for purchase at book club meetings and are 20% off through Curious Iguana (just mention Unspun & Undone at checkout).” \n\nDATES: \n\n\n\nMarch 19: LAUNCH PARTY: Pick up the first book\, First Time Caller by BK Borison and grab the first craft! \nApril 16: First Time Caller by BK Borison \nMay 21: The Princess and the P.I. by Nikki Payne \nJune 18: Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings \nJuly 16: No Place Like You by Jillian Meadows  \nAugust 20: The Missed Connection by Tia Williams \nSeptember 17: Wild Goose Chase by Sarah Adler \nOctober 15: Dearly Departed by Chip Pons \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 19: TBD \nDecember 17: TBD
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/unspun-undone-book-club/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Tenth Ward Distilling Company\, 55 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Club|Join Us!,Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T200000
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SUMMARY:Global Voices 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention Global Voices at checkout)\, or order through Bookshop.org to have books shipped to your home. \nPrint out the 2026 book list and meeting dates by clicking here for a PDF or view below! \nJanuary 28 – The Silence of the Choir by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr \nFebruary 25 – Sea Now by Eva Meijer \nMarch 25 – Mina’s Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa \nApril 29 – The Farming of Bones by Edwidge Danticat \nMay 27 – Kibogo by Scholastique Mukasonga\, Mark Polizzotti \nJune 24 – The Tyranny of Flies by Elaine Vilar Madruga \nJuly 29 – Tongueless by Lau Yee-Wa \nAugust 26 – Of Saints and Miracles by Manuel Astur \nSeptember 30 – The Granddaughter by Bernhard Schlink \nOctober 28 – The Dark Side of Skin by Jeferson Tenório
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/global-voices-2026/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Grace United Church of Christ\, 25 E 2nd St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T180000
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SUMMARY:Irene W. Leigh: Hiding the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to celebrate local author Irene W. Leigh and her new memoir\, Hiding the Holocaust. Join us at C. Burr Artz Library on Wednesday\, September 2 from 6 pm-7 pm to learn the astounding story of her Jewish parents’ experiences escaping Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. Irene will be in conversation with Sofia Seitchik. Following their talk\, Irene will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Hiding the Holocaust will be available for purchase at the event. \nPlease note: An ASL interpreter will be on hand to provide services as needed. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, presented in partnership with the Frederick County Public Library. For additional accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: From her parents\, deaf psychologist Irene W. Leigh learned how quickly safety could be yanked away. Her parents\, Jews who barely escaped Nazi Germany on the eve of World War II\, tried to shield Leigh from harm\, never talking about the horrors they endured\, and it was not until recently that she began to discover the truth by uncovering a shocking document. Having rebuilt their lives from scratch\, first in England and then in America\, Leigh’s parents passed down a legacy of ambition\, persistence\, and achievement\, shaping her resilience in response to bias and discrimination. In this deeply personal memoir\, Hiding the Holocaust\, Leigh explores how this unspoken history and inherited trauma has informed her personal\, familial\, academic\, and career experiences. Using a lifespan narrative structure focusing on memories\, reflections\, and recreated dialogue\, Leigh narrates the subtle ways in which Holocaust trauma and loss affected not only her parents but also herself as a deaf child\, teen\, adult\, and parent. \nAbout the author: Irene W. Leigh is a clinical psychologist with a distinguished career in research and teaching\, focusing on deaf identity\, parenting\, attachment\, cochlear implants\, assessment\, psychotherapy and counseling.  Leigh is a fellow of the American Psychological Association. She taught in the clinical psychology doctoral program and chaired the Department of Psychology at Gallaudet University\, where she holds the title of Professor Emerita and was selected as a distinguished faculty member. \nAbout the moderator: Sofia Seitchik is a Jewish Deaf entrepreneur\, transformational coach\, and community leader dedicated to creating spaces where people feel seen and connected. She founded Global Deaf Women and is the author of the award-winning book The Light of Deaf Women\, which amplifies the success stories of Deaf women. Sofia serves as Program Director for Hillel at Gallaudet University\, where she strengthens Jewish life and belonging through collaborations and signature events. She is also co-founder of Matanah\, where she guides strategy and relationships to ensure every experience feels intentional\, welcoming\, and culturally grounded.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/irene-w-leigh/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 110 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing,Author Talk / Signing|Join Us!
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