Put on your sunglasses for this fun summer murder mystery! Join us on Tuesday, July 8 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm as we dive in with Kate Myers and her new book, Salty. This story follows two sisters who team up to uncover the real designs behind their rich employer’s shady development plans. Kate […]
LOCATION + TIME CHANGE Please join us Thursday, July 10 at Give Rise Studio from 7 pm-8 pm for an evening with authors Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy as they discuss their latest book, Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees. Drawing on their collective knowledge of spirituality, ecology, and forestry, Beth and Leah reveal the […]
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 […]
On Thursday, July 24 from 6:00-7:30 pm, Curious Iguana and Frederick County Public Libraries are excited to welcome Rich Harwood, author of The New Civic Path. Rich has been working with communities for almost 40 years, and he has proof that social change starts locally. Rich will share how community members can restore hope and […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner to Frederick on Sunday, August 17, from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Downtown Community Room at ERUCC. 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 […]
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 […]
Come celebrate all things fall with us at Dancing Bear Toys & Games on Saturday, September 6 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm! Local author Mirka Hokkanen will lead a storytime and craft activity to promote the release of her two, autumn-themed books for kids: Little Seasons: Autumn Leaves and How the Forest Feels. After […]
Please join us at C. Burr Artz Library on Tuesday, September 16 from 6:00-7:00 pm to celebrate all things “sapphic bookstore romance” with us and local author Andie Burke! Andie will be discussing her latest novel, With Stars in Her Eyes, with local book club host Stephanie Jenks. This story centers on love found in […]
Come for the glamour, stay for the thrills; join us at the Frederick Book Arts Center on Wednesday, October 1 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm as we celebrate author Alma Katsu’s newest release, Fiend. This story follows the deadly scheming of a rich family running one of the world’s largest import-export companies. Alma will […]
On Friday, October 10, from 6:00-7:30pm, please join us at the Frederick Book Arts Center as we welcome bestselling horror author Richard Chizmar and his son, W.H. Chizmar for a night of chilling discussion of their latest novel Widow’s Point. This novel centers on an abandoned lighthouse where thrill seekers come to find evidence of […]
