With America’s 250th birthday on the horizon, come join us on Thursday, January 22, from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm for a fascinating look into the past with author Richard Bell as he discusses his new book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. Following his talk, Richard will answer questions and sign books. Copies […]
Calling all young poets: this one is for you! Join us on Saturday, January 24 from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm for an afternoon with author Cordelia Jensen as she discusses her new middle grade novel Lilac and the Switchback, with fellow author Laura Shovan. This story (written entirely in verse!) follows Lilac, a girl feeling like […]
Join us at Curious Iguana from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm on Sunday, February 1 for a meet-and-greet and signing with author Isabelle Engel as she promotes her debut novel, Most Eligible. Seeking a story that’ll launch her journalism career, Georgia goes on a reality dating show only to find the host is her dreamy one-night-stand from […]
We are excited to welcome bestselling author Kwame Alexander to Frederick on Thursday, February 5! Kwame will be speaking about his latest children’s chapter book, The Mighty Macy, at C. Burr Artz Library from 6:00-7:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm). This story follows a young girl’s quest to speak up for her and her […]
On Monday, February 9, join us at C. Burr Artz Library from 6:30-7:30 pm to celebrate author Bethany C. Morrow’s latest release, The Body. This chilling thriller follows Mavis, a woman struggling to recover from her religious past while facing unearthly attacks aimed to destroy her too-good-to-be-true marriage. Bethany will be in-conversation with local author […]
NEW DATE! Originally scheduled for February 22 but postponed due to weather. If you know BookTok, then you’ve probably heard of this author! Curious Iguana is excited to host TikTok inspiration Oliver James on Wednesday, March 4 from 6:00-7:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) at Frederick Book Arts Center to discuss his new memoir […]
Join us at Frederick Book Arts Center on Friday, March 6, from 6:30-7:30 pm for a thrilling evening with author Jennifer van der Kleut as she discusses her debut novel The Better Mother with fellow author Kathleen Barber. Following a surprise pregnancy after a fling with Max, Savannah decides to reach out to him and […]
Calling all young thriller readers! Curious Iguana is excited to welcome bestselling author L.S. Stratton to Urbana Regional Library on Saturday, March 14 from 2:00-3:00 pm (doors will open at 1:30 pm) to discuss her new YA release, Sundown Girls! This thrilling story follows Naomi, a young teen who moves to a small town in Virginia […]
This event is sold out and at capacity. You can join the waitlist by visiting the ticket link below. We are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Erik Larson to Frederick on Wednesday, March 18, from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Downtown Community Room at ERUCC in Downtown Frederick. Erik will be discussing his bestseller, The Demon of Unrest. Following his talk, Erik will […]
Join Curious Iguana at C. Burr Artz Library on Thursday, March 26 from 4:00-5:00 pm for an event with children’s author Amy S. Hansen. Amy will read her book Wanda Hears the Stars and perform a fun science demonstration! Following her reading, Amy will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Wanda Hears the Stars […]
Navigating a new school is hard, but what if you’re also worried that there might be an alien in your stomach? Join us at The Frederick Center on Saturday, April 18, from 2:00-3:00 pm with author Steven Gellman as we celebrate his new coming-of-age novel Somewhere in Nowhere. This story follows teenager Simon as he’s […]
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. […]
