Calling all romance and Emily Henry fans! To celebrate the release of Emily’s new book Great Big Beautiful Life, we will have some free goodies at the store for those who come to pick up a copy on release day, April 22! Freebies are available on a first come, first served while supplies last. Pre-order […]
Join us on Friday, April 25 at 6:30 pm to dive deep into cult culture with author Nicole Cuffy as she discusses her new novel O Sinners! with local author Hailey Piper. Following the experiences of a young, grieving journalist who investigates an enigmatic cult leader, this novel draws the reader in to explore what […]
Save the date! Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with us on Saturday, April 26, anytime between 10 am-8 pm! What is Independent Bookstore Day? A nationwide celebration of indie bookstores! Here’s how we are celebrating at the Iguana: -We will have one golden ticket from Libro.fm hidden amongst the shelves for one lucky winner to find! […]
We are delighted to host Clay McLeod Chapman for an in-store meet & greet on Saturday, April 26 as part of our Indie Bookstore Day fun! His new book, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, is a riveting thriller about a country hypnotized by propaganda media channels. Clay will be at Curious Iguana from 2:00 […]
Join us at Curious Iguana at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 30 for a meet-and-greet with author Aliza Layne as she promotes her new book, Beetle & the Chimera Carnival. Aliza will be at the Iguana to meet fans and sign books! This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available […]
We are delighted to welcome authors Cat Pleska and Karen Salyer McElmurray to speak with Magin LaSov Gregg about their latest novels in a unique author panel. Focusing on themes of identity, faith, and human connection, Cat’s book My Life in Water and Karen’s book I Could Name God in Twelve Ways each reveals the […]
Where’s Waldo? In Downtown Frederick, of course! Celebrating its 13th year in July 2025, Find Waldo Local has become a beloved summertime event in communities nationwide. This year, Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association are again teaming up with over 300 independent bookstores nationwide, including us, Curious Iguana, for some hide-and-seek fun designed to […]
Gather 'round the campfire; it's time for Happy Camper: A Summer Book Fair for Adults! Join us for an evening of summer camp nostalgia, complete with your favorite Attaboy beers and seltzers, and plenty of books! All the fun happens 5:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, July 17, at our “campground” Attaboy Barrel House, which will remain […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Sending a message in a bottle to all our local lovers: Swing by Curious Iguana on Saturday, August 9 to celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with some special treats! Because we love our readers, we are offering a romance ARC when you spend $50, as well as a free romance tote when you spend $75 (while […]
