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SUMMARY:Global Voices 2025
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. \nAugust 27 – Clear by Carys Davies \nSeptember 24 – The Book of Disappearance by Ibtisam Azem \nOctober 29 – The Understory by Saneh Sangsuk \nWant to print the schedule? Click here for a PDF list of this year’s titles.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/global-voices-2025/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Grace United Church of Christ\, 25 E 2nd St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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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:\nSeptember 7 – The Summer of the Serpent by Cecilia Eudave \nOctober 5 – The Train to Santa Fe by Ginger Pinholster \nNovember 2 – Beyond the Graves Waits Mist and Sea by Kathleen Kaufman \nDecember 7 – Red Ants by Kimberly Blaeser \n2027 Schedule\nJanuary 4 – Daphnis and Chloe by Colin McAdam \nFebruary 1 – Our Infinite and Inevitable Ends by A.D. Sui \nMarch 1 – The Last Prince of Florence by Zoe Sivak \nApril 5 – The Carnation Milk Palace by Melissa Pritchard \nMay 3 – The River at the End of the River by Peter Markus \nJune 7 – The Three Daughters of Annam by Phong Nguyen \nJuly 5 – The Two Wills by Blair Fell \nAugust 2 – Spinsters by Louise Claire Johnson\, Krista Webster \nSeptember 6 – TBD \n 
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/the-unraveled-readers-book-club/2025-11-03/
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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SUMMARY:Charles Ferguson: Presidential Seclusion
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at C. Burr Artz Public Library on Monday\, November 10\, from 6:00-7:00 pm to hear from author Charles Ferguson as he discusses his new book Presidential Seclusion: The Power of Camp David. This enlightening book shares the little-known impact of this mountain retreat on the nation and the world. Following his presentation\, Charles will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Presidential Seclusion will be available for purchase at the event. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, 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: Behind the gates of Camp David—where presidents find solitude\, forge diplomacy\, and shape history in absolute secrecy. \nThe Presidential Retreat Camp David is shrouded in mystery\, and rightfully so. The hidden retreat atop the Catoctin Mountains is the one place the President\, First Family\, and invited guests can gather in absolute secrecy for relaxation\, rejuvenation\, and world-changing decisions. Because of this dedication to privacy\, and a desire to maintain the mystery and exclusivity of the last bastion of solitude for the President\, few comprehensive accounts exist detailing the storied history of Camp David and the role the “Spirit of Camp David” plays in world affairs. \nPresidential Seclusion provides an exclusive account of the mysterious and storied retreat. Extensively researched from Presidential Archives as well as from the pages of Presidential memoirs\, this non-partisan\, informative account weaves exclusive stories into a tapestry revealing the importance of Camp David on diplomacy and world history. Written by the former Camp David Historian\, this personalized tour of the exclusive retreat makes tree-shrouded trails\, majestic vistas\, and rooms where history happened over the last 80 years accessible to everyone. As you read\, the “Spirit of Camp David” is revealed to infuse everyone who works and visits the President’s private mountain retreat\, mainly how Camp David personally affected its primary guests\, the fifteen First Families fortunate to call the private retreat a second home. \nAbout the author: Charles Ferguson spent three and a half years as the Camp David Historian and Presidential Chaplain. During that time\, he coordinated with 14 Presidential Libraries to better tell the true story of the President’s exclusive mountaintop retreat\, scouring records and memoirs for engaging stories\, providing glimpses into the hidden world of Camp David. Conducting hundreds of tours for personal guests of the President\, his accessible storytelling draws you into the wonders of Camp David as if you are walking the historical private trails with your own personal tour guide. \nHis writings have appeared on the Faith and Leadership website and in The Presbyterian Outlook\, Presbyterians Today\, and the United States Naval Institute’s Proceedings magazine.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/charles-ferguson-presidential-seclusion/
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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SUMMARY:Second Tuesday Book Club
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 will meet at The Orchard on Tuesday\, November 11! The Orchard is located just down the street from the Iguana at 45 N Market St\, Frederick\, MD 21701. \nFeatured 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. \nNovember 11 – Enlightenment by Sarah Perry (paperback releases 6/10/25)  \nWant to print the schedule? Click here for a PDF list of this year’s titles
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/second-tuesday-book-club-4-2/
LOCATION:The Orchard\, 45 N Market St\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Peter Brown: The Wild Robot on the Island
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Curious Iguana at 6:00 pm on Wednesday\, November 12 for a meet-and-greet with NYT bestselling author Peter Brown as he promotes his new book\, The Wild Robot on the Island. After spending the day visiting schools\, Peter will be at the Iguana in the evening to meet fans and sign books! \nSIGNING NOTE: Peter will sign and personalize one copy of The Wild Robot on the Island and straight sign up to three additional backlist copies purchased from the store or brought from home. He will not personalize any backlist. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the book: A #1 New York Times and IndieBound bestseller! This gorgeously illustrated picture book adaptation brings to full color the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Wild Robot. \nRoz is not where she’s supposed to be. \nYou see\, the robot wasn’t designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island\, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new\, natural surroundings\, and before long\, the island begins to feel like home. \nFilled with bestselling creator and award-winning artist Peter Brown’s stunning artwork\, this moving picture book is the perfect gift for readers new to The Wild Robot or for longtime fans of the series that sparked a global phenomenon. \nNote: This is NOT a continuation of the series. It is a picture book adaptation of the first book in the series\, The Wild Robot. \nAbout the author: Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children’s books\, including The Wild Robot series\, Children Make Terrible Pets and The Curious Garden. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!\, a Horn Book Award\, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards\, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book award\, and a Children’s Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter’s website is www.peterbrownstudio.com.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/peter-brown/
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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SUMMARY:New & Notable Virtual Book Club 2025
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. \n2025 Featured titles: \nSeptember 10: Loneliness & Company by Charlee Dyroff  (author will join the discussion) \nOctober 8: 13 Months Haunted by Jimmy Juliano \nNovember 12: Devil is Fine by John Vercher (author will join the discussion)
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/new-notable-virtual-book-club-2025-4/2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Matt Tavares: Dasher and the Polar Bear
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Curious Iguana at 3:30 pm on Sunday\, November 16 for a meet-and-greet with author Matt Tavares as he promotes his new book\, Dasher and the Polar Bear. Matt will be at the Iguana till 4:30 pm to meet fans and sign books; a personalized book will make a great holiday gift! \nThis event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the book: One bright night just before Christmas\, Dasher the reindeer is out admiring the stunning colors of the northern lights when she meets George\, a sweet polar bear. Astounded to see that Dasher can fly\, George confides that he has dreamed of soaring through the sky himself. Dasher would like nothing more than to bestow some Christmas magic on her new friend\, but their flying lesson turns out to be a disappointing failure. Even Dasher\, an intrepid reindeer in the habit of giving—not giving up—begins to wonder if anyone can make George’s dream take flight. \nIn this sparkling new Christmas story\, Matt Tavares\, New York Times best-selling author of Dasher and its sequel\, Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas\, is back to remind us that sometimes the best gift we can receive is simply to bear witness to wonder—and that not all presents fit inside Santa’s bag. \nAbout the author: Matt Tavares is the author-illustrator of the New York Times best-selling picture book Dasher and its sequel Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas\, Red and Lulu\, the graphic novel Hoops\, and several sports biographies\, including Becoming Babe Ruth and Growing Up Pedro. He is also the illustrator of Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Jeff Gottesfeld\, The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup\, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore\, and Over the River and Through the Wood by L. Maria Child\, among many other picture books. Matt Tavares lives in Ogunquit\, Maine.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/matt-tavares/
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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SUMMARY:Nilah Magruder: Creaky Acres
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Curious Iguana at 6:00 pm on Wednesday\, November 19 for a meet-and-greet with author and illustrator Nilah Magruder as she promotes her latest book\, Creaky Acres. After spending the day visiting schools\, Nilah will be at the Iguana in the evening to meet fans and sign books! \nThis event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the book: A heartwarming graphic novel about being the new kid in middle school\, making new friends\, and learning to trust yourself through the power of horseback riding—perfect for fans of Victoria Jamieson’s Roller Girl. \nNora is a prize-winning horseback rider in a suburban area\, with a tight-knit circle of best friends. But when her mom gets a prestigious new job in a poor\, rural area\, she has to adjust to a lot of change: to being the only Black kid in a new class and to a new barn called Creaky Acres\, where her beloved horse\, Hay Fever\, will make his new home. \nIt’s there she meets sweet and geeky Laura\, goofy and fun-loving Wilson\, and fearless Dolores (aka Dizzy). With her ragtag team of equestrians\, Nora learns it’s okay to stand out and steps into her power as a leader\, realizing that being a rider isn’t just about winning—or maybe that winning just might look different than what she’d thought. \n“Readers will fall in love with Nora and her quirky crew\, the world of Creaky Acres\, and all the horses . . . and cows . . . and possums!” —Varian Johnson\, award-winning author of Twins \nAbout the illustrator: Nilah Magruder is the author of M.F.K.\, How to Find a Fox\, and Wutaryoo. She has written comics\, illustrated children’s books\, and worked as a writer and storyboard artist for animation. Nilah lives in Maryland and spends her free time baking\, gardening\, and wrangling her dogs\, cats\, and chickens. Find her at http://NilahMagruder.com.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/nilah-magruder-creaky-acres-2/
LOCATION:Curious Iguana\, 12 N Market St\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701
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:\nSeptember 7 – The Summer of the Serpent by Cecilia Eudave \nOctober 5 – The Train to Santa Fe by Ginger Pinholster \nNovember 2 – Beyond the Graves Waits Mist and Sea by Kathleen Kaufman \nDecember 7 – Red Ants by Kimberly Blaeser \n2027 Schedule\nJanuary 4 – Daphnis and Chloe by Colin McAdam \nFebruary 1 – Our Infinite and Inevitable Ends by A.D. Sui \nMarch 1 – The Last Prince of Florence by Zoe Sivak \nApril 5 – The Carnation Milk Palace by Melissa Pritchard \nMay 3 – The River at the End of the River by Peter Markus \nJune 7 – The Three Daughters of Annam by Phong Nguyen \nJuly 5 – The Two Wills by Blair Fell \nAugust 2 – Spinsters by Louise Claire Johnson\, Krista Webster \nSeptember 6 – TBD \n 
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/the-unraveled-readers-book-club/2025-12-01/
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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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:\nSeptember 7 – The Summer of the Serpent by Cecilia Eudave \nOctober 5 – The Train to Santa Fe by Ginger Pinholster \nNovember 2 – Beyond the Graves Waits Mist and Sea by Kathleen Kaufman \nDecember 7 – Red Ants by Kimberly Blaeser \n2027 Schedule\nJanuary 4 – Daphnis and Chloe by Colin McAdam \nFebruary 1 – Our Infinite and Inevitable Ends by A.D. Sui \nMarch 1 – The Last Prince of Florence by Zoe Sivak \nApril 5 – The Carnation Milk Palace by Melissa Pritchard \nMay 3 – The River at the End of the River by Peter Markus \nJune 7 – The Three Daughters of Annam by Phong Nguyen \nJuly 5 – The Two Wills by Blair Fell \nAugust 2 – Spinsters by Louise Claire Johnson\, Krista Webster \nSeptember 6 – TBD \n 
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/the-unraveled-readers-book-club/2026-01-05/
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:Emily Austin: Is This a Cry For Help?
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Frederick Book Arts Center on Monday\, January 12 from 6:30-7:30 pm for a delightful evening with bestselling author Emily Austin! We’ll be celebrating her latest release\, Is This a Cry For Help?\, a day early! Emily will be in-conversation with local author Andie Burke. This story is about a librarian who\, after experiencing a mental breakdown\, returns to work just as her community’s frustrations over book bans reaches its boiling point. Following her talk\, Emily will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Is This a Cry For Help? will be available for purchase at the event. \nLocation: Frederick Book Arts Center (127 S Carroll St\, Frederick\, MD 21701) \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 bestselling “queen of darkly quirky\, endearingly flawed heroines” (Sarah Haywood\, author of The Cactus)\, returns with a luminous new novel following a librarian who comes back to work after a mental breakdown only to confront book-banning crusaders in an empowering story of grief\, love\, and the power of libraries. \nDarcy’s life turned out better than she could have ever imagined. She is a librarian at the local branch\, while her wife Joy runs a book binding service. Between the two of them\, there is no more room on their shelves with their ample book collections\, various knickknacks and bobbles\, and dried bouquets. Rounding out their ideal life is two cats and a sun-soaked house by the lake. \nBut when Darcy receives the news that her ex-boyfriend\, Ben\, has passed away\, she spirals into a pit of guilt and regret\, resulting in a mental breakdown and medical leave from the library. When she returns to work\, she is met by unrest in her community and protests surrounding intellectual freedom\, resulting in a call for book bans and a second look at the branch’s upcoming DEI programs. \nThrough the support of her community\, colleagues\, and the personal growth that results from examining her previous relationships\, Darcy comes into her own agency and the truest version of herself. Is This a Cry for Help? not only offers a moving portrait of queer life after coming of age but also powerfully explores questions about sexuality\, community\, and the importance of libraries. \nAbout the author: Emily Austin is the author of We Could Be Rats\, Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead\, Interesting Facts About Space\, and the poetry collection Gay Girl Prayers. She was born in Ontario\, Canada\, and received two writing grants from the Canadian Council for the Arts. She studied English literature and library science at Western University. She currently lives in Ottawa\, in the territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. \nAbout the moderator: Andie Burke specializes in big-hearted queer romcoms that kick-off with meet-disasters rather than meet-cutes. When not writing\, she works as a pediatric radiology nurse. She lives with two small but hilarious humans in a Maryland home filled with an alarming number of books\, ultra-fine point pens\, and dehydrated houseplants. She is the author of Fall for Him as well as Fly with Me\, one of Autostraddle’s Best Queer Books of the Year.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/emily-austin/
LOCATION:Frederick Book Arts Center\, 127 S Carroll St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing,Author Talk / Signing|Join Us!
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SUMMARY:Second Tuesday Book Club
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. \nFeatured 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. \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 – The Mountains We Call Home by Kim Michele Richardson
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/second-tuesday-book-club/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T200000
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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 (Hannah will join the discussion!) \nFebruary 11: TBD \nMarch 11: TBD \nApril 8: TBD \nMay 13: TBD \nJune 10: TBD \nJuly 8: TBD \nAugust 12: TBD \nSeptember 9: TBD \nOctober 14: TBD \nNovember 11: TBD
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/new-notable-virtual-book-club-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T193000
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SUMMARY:Richard Bell: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
DESCRIPTION: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 of The American Revolution and the Fate of the World will be available for purchase at the event. \nLocation: C. Burr Artz Public Library – 110 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD 21701 \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. \n\nAbout the book: A prize-winning historian’s fascinating and unfamiliar recasting of America’s war of independence as a transformative international event \nIn this revelatory and enthralling book\, award-winning historian Richard Bell reveals the full breadth and depth of America’s founding event. The American Revolution was not only the colonies’ triumphant liberation from the rule of an overbearing England; it was also a cataclysm that pulled in participants from around the globe and threw the entire world order into chaos. Repositioning the Revolution at the center of an international web\, Bell’s narrative ranges as far afield as India\, Africa\, Central America\, and Australia. As his lens widens\, the “War of Independence” manifests itself as a sprawling struggle that upended the lives of millions of people on every continent and fundamentally transformed the way the world works\, disrupting trade\, restructuring penal systems\, stirring famine\, and creating the first global refugee crisis. Bell conveys the impact of these developments at home and abroad by grounding the narrative in the gripping stories of individuals—including women\, minorities\, and other disenfranchised people. The result is an unforgettable and unexpected work of American history that shifts everything we thought we knew about our creation story. \nAbout the author: Richard Bell is Professor of History at the University of Maryland and author of the book Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and their Astonishing Odyssey Home which was a finalist for the George Washington Prize and the Harriet Tubman Prize. He has held major research fellowships at Yale\, Cambridge\, and the Library of Congress and is the recipient of the National Endowment of the Humanities Public Scholar award and the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship. His new book\, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World\, was published by Penguin in November 2025.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/richard-bell/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 110 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing,Author Talk / Signing|Join Us!,Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
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SUMMARY:Cordelia Jensen: Lilac and the Switchback
DESCRIPTION: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 the “extra” kid in her aunt and uncle’s soon-to-be fuller house; however\, after receiving a check from her estranged father\, Lilac wonders if it’s worth the risk to find him. Following the conversation\, Cordelia will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Lilac and the Switchback will be available for purchase at the event. \nLocation: Urbana Regional Library – 9020 Amelung St\, Frederick\, MD 21704 \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 riveting middle grade novel in verse for any kid who has ever felt unwanted\, uncomfortable\, or unsure of where they fit in. \nLilac has lived with her aunt\, uncle\, and cousin ever since her mom died. She already feels like an “extra” member of a family that doesn’t have enough money or space. \nThen she finds out her aunt is pregnant with twins\, due soon after Lilac turns thirteen. How could they possibly want her around when they’ll have two more kids in their crowded home? As she struggles to process her feelings about the pregnancy\, Lilac drifts apart from her best friend Callie\, leaving Lilac lonelier than ever. \nIn a timely twist of fate\, Lilac discovers a check sent by her estranged father. Maybe he is the family she’s been looking for… and maybe it’s worth risking everything to find him. After all\, how much does the “extra” kid really have to lose? \nAbout the author: Cordelia Jensen has an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts and has published four verse novels: Lilac and the Switchback\, Skyscraping\, The Way the Light Bends\, and Every Shiny Thing\, co-authored with Laurie Morrison. Her books have received starred reviews\, state award list nominations\, and NCTE Notable Verse Novel recognition. Along with being a certified book coach\, Cordelia has taught creative writing in a variety of settings\, including Bryn Mawr College\, Germantown Friends School\, The Writing Barn and The Kelly Yang Project\, and currently teaches verse novel classes for The Highlights Foundation. \nAbout the moderator: Laura Shovan is a novelist\, educator\, and Pushcart Prize-nominated poet. Her award-winning children’s books include The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary\, Takedown\, and the Sydney Taylor Notable A Place at the Table\, written with Saadia Faruqi. She is a longtime poet-in-the-schools for the Maryland State Arts Council and teaches for Vermont College of Fine Arts’ MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults. Her latest poetry collection for kids is Welcome to Monsterville.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/cordelia-jensen/
LOCATION:Urbana Regional Library\, 9020 Amelung St\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing,Author Talk / Signing|Join Us!,Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
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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-2026/2026-01-28/
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:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
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SUMMARY:Isabelle Engel: Most Eligible
DESCRIPTION: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 the year before. Copies of Most Eligible 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: The Bachelor meets Funny You Should Ask in this laugh-out-loud rom-com debut about a journalist who goes on reality TV only to find her country music star one-night stand is the host. \nGeorgia Rose is not going on the hit reality dating show Love Shack to find love. She’s there to write a killer exposé on the producers\, which will guarantee the journalism job of her dreams. But when Georgia’s unforgettable one-night stand from the year before\, country singer Rhett Auburn\, steps into the Malibu mansion as the season’s new host\, all of her carefully crafted plans unravel. \nCaught up in the drama of backstabbing contestants\, producer blackmail\, and death-defying dates\, Georgia must keep her identity—and history with Rhett—a secret. Despite the lies between them\, it isn’t long before Georgia and Rhett’s heated behind-the-scenes moments start to feel more genuine than the romance Georgia’s faking for the cameras. But with her assignment unfinished and the executive producer on her tail\, a second chance with Rhett could be her riskiest move of all. \nAbout the author: Originally from New England\, Isabelle Engel (she/her) now lives and works in Washington\, D.C. She has an MA in English literature from George Washington University. When she’s not imagining ways to make reality TV even more dramatic\, she can be found reading\, doing dance fitness\, and petting other people’s dogs. Most Eligible is her debut novel.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/isabelle-engel/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T183000
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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:\nSeptember 7 – The Summer of the Serpent by Cecilia Eudave \nOctober 5 – The Train to Santa Fe by Ginger Pinholster \nNovember 2 – Beyond the Graves Waits Mist and Sea by Kathleen Kaufman \nDecember 7 – Red Ants by Kimberly Blaeser \n2027 Schedule\nJanuary 4 – Daphnis and Chloe by Colin McAdam \nFebruary 1 – Our Infinite and Inevitable Ends by A.D. Sui \nMarch 1 – The Last Prince of Florence by Zoe Sivak \nApril 5 – The Carnation Milk Palace by Melissa Pritchard \nMay 3 – The River at the End of the River by Peter Markus \nJune 7 – The Three Daughters of Annam by Phong Nguyen \nJuly 5 – The Two Wills by Blair Fell \nAugust 2 – Spinsters by Louise Claire Johnson\, Krista Webster \nSeptember 6 – TBD \n 
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/the-unraveled-readers-book-club/2026-02-02/
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:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
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SUMMARY:Kwame Alexander: The Mighty Macy
DESCRIPTION: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 community’s rights when her school library’s hours are suddenly decreased. Following his talk\, Kwame will answer questions and sign books. Please note: Kwame will sign but not personalize copies of his newest book as well as his previous titles. Copies of The Mighty Macy will be available for purchase at the event. \nPresented in partnership with the Frederick County Public Library\, this 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 young girl finds her voice—and discovers the power of speaking up for herself and her community—in this sweet and humorous chapter book by award-winning and #1 bestselling author Kwame Alexander\, perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Ruby and the Booker Boys. \nWhen Macy gets book one of The Mighty Zora series for her birthday\, she stays up until 11:34pm finishing the book. But the next day\, when Macy gets to her school library\, eager to check out book two\, she finds the door locked with a sign explaining that the library will now only be open a few days a week due to budget cuts. Even worse\, she finds out her father won’t be home to help her figure out what to do\, as he will be traveling to a museum in Montgomery\, Alabama to read a poem about civil rights. With help from her fellow third graders\, support from her mom\, and encouragement from poems written and hidden for her by her father\, Macy must find her voice and learn the power of advocating for herself and her community. \nCan Macy learn to be Mighty? \nAbout the author: Kwame Alexander is an Emmy Award–winning producer\, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over forty books\, including the Newbery Medal–winning novel The Crossover; the Caldecott Medal- and Newbery Honor winning picture book The Undefeated; The Door of No Return; and J vs. K\, which he co-wrote with Jerry Craft. He invites you to visit him at kwamealexander.com and @‌kwamealexander.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/kwame-alexander/
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:20260209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T193000
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SUMMARY:Bethany C. Morrow: The Body
DESCRIPTION: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 Hailey Piper. Following their discussion\, Bethany will answer questions and sign books. Copies of The Body will be available for purchase at the event. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, 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: It Follows meets My Sister\, the Serial Killer in The Body\, a pulse-pounding supernatural horror story from bestselling author Bethany C. Morrow\, where one woman must survive a series of bizarre and escalating attacks on her marriage. \nMavis broke from her parents’ congregation years ago\, but she still hasn’t recovered. Their impossible expectations and soul-shredding critiques have dug deep into her mind\, and she’s taunted by the knowledge that even when she’s done nothing wrong\, she’ll never be right. \nNow Mavis is afraid she’s about to lose the only thing she has: her husband\, Jerrod. The man she’s always known was too good to be true. No one thinks she deserves him—not even after surviving the serial cheater they wanted her to stick by—and soon they’ll all find out they were right. \nMavis is already unraveling when a brush with death shows her what real fear looks like. Soon\, she’s under constant attack from all directions. As the assaults turn increasingly vicious and bizarre\, Mavis realizes that Hell isn’t reserved for the afterlife. \nAnd sinner or not\, no one is coming to save her. \nAbout the author: Bethany C. Morrow is a national bestselling author. Her young adult novels include A Song Below Water\, A Chorus Rises\, and the Little Women remix\, So Many Beginnings\, and she is editor/contributor to the young adult anthology Take The Mic\, which won the 2020 ILA Social Justice in Literature award. Her adult novels include Mem\, Cherish Farrah\, and The Body. Her work has been featured in The LA Times\, Forbes\, Bustle\, Buzzfeed\, and more. She is included on USA Today‘s list of 100 Black novelists and fiction writers you should read. \nAbout the  moderator: Hailey Piper is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Queen of Teeth\, A Game in Yellow\, All the Hearts You Eat\, and other books of dark fiction. She’s also the author of over 100 short stories appearing in Weird Tales\, The End of the World As We Know It\, and elsewhere\, with non-fiction appearing in Writer’s Digest\, Library Journal\, and more. She lives with her wife in Maryland and can be found at http://www.haileypiper.com .
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/bethany-c-morrow-the-body/
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:20260210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000
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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 9 – 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-2026/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Bottling Plant Apartments\, 1707 North Market Street\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
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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-2026/2026-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T193000
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SUMMARY:Under the Covers: A Cozy Book Fair for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Feeling the need to curl up near a warm fire with a good book? Then come find us under the covers at Attaboy Barrel House for our cozy adult book fair on Friday\, February 20 from 4:00-7:30 pm! Curious Iguana will offer up the coziest of books for all your reading needs. A food truck will also be onsite with warm\, tasty bites\, and Attaboy will be serving drinks for sipping till 9:00pm. Grab a drink\, pick out a book\, and enjoy some cozy reading vibes with fellow readers! \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/february-book-fair/
LOCATION:Attaboy Barrel House\, 24 S Wisner St ste 110\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP: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-2026/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Grace United Church of Christ\, 25 E 2nd St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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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:\nSeptember 7 – The Summer of the Serpent by Cecilia Eudave \nOctober 5 – The Train to Santa Fe by Ginger Pinholster \nNovember 2 – Beyond the Graves Waits Mist and Sea by Kathleen Kaufman \nDecember 7 – Red Ants by Kimberly Blaeser \n2027 Schedule\nJanuary 4 – Daphnis and Chloe by Colin McAdam \nFebruary 1 – Our Infinite and Inevitable Ends by A.D. Sui \nMarch 1 – The Last Prince of Florence by Zoe Sivak \nApril 5 – The Carnation Milk Palace by Melissa Pritchard \nMay 3 – The River at the End of the River by Peter Markus \nJune 7 – The Three Daughters of Annam by Phong Nguyen \nJuly 5 – The Two Wills by Blair Fell \nAugust 2 – Spinsters by Louise Claire Johnson\, Krista Webster \nSeptember 6 – TBD \n 
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/the-unraveled-readers-book-club/2026-03-02/
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:Oliver James: Unread (NEW DATE)
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE! Originally scheduled for February 22 but postponed due to weather. \nIf 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 Unread. Oliver’s book details his journey of learning to read\, which he boldly shared on TikTok; his story continues to inspire many readers and proves the power of reading is invaluable. Oliver will be in-conversation with Andrew West\, a director at the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Following their conversation\, Oliver will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Unread will be available for purchase at this event. Doors open at 5:30 pm.  \nPlease note: A portion of all book sales at this event will be donated to the Literacy Council of Frederick County. We deeply appreciate all the work they do to provide adults with pathways to essential literacy skills! You can find out more about the Literacy Council’s resources and local impact on their website. \nThis free\, public event is presented in partnership with the Literacy Council of Frederick County and Frederick Book Arts Center. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.  \nAbout the book: As a result of childhood learning disabilities and educational neglect\, Oliver James graduated from high school and became one of approximately 45 million functionally illiterate Americans. However\, at age 32\, with big dreams and few tools to actualize them\, he dedicated himself to learning the key skill that had evaded him his entire life: reading. \nOliver has become a TikTok/BookTok sensation for the way he’s candidly documented his decision to learn to read as an adult\, and his struggles and triumphs along the way. Here\, he tells the full story behind his journey for the first time through the 21 key books that shaped and informed his experience. His story reveals the ways in which reading can teach each of us how to be better\, more empathetic people. \nIn just 365 days\, Oliver went from barely being able to read a restaurant menu to closing in on his goal of finishing 100 books in a year. Unread is a moving reminder to all of us that words and stories have power\, and that\, no matter our past\, it’s never too late to grow. \nAbout the author: Oliver James is a California-based personal trainer\, motivational speaker\, literacy activist\, and influencer. He has been featured in or on Today\, NPR\, Jennifer Hudson Show\, Los Angeles Times\, Newsweek\, Rachael Ray\, and ABC News\, among many others. Additionally\, he is the recent recipient of the 2023 Barbara Bush National Literacy Award. He lives in Costa Mesa\, California. \nAbout the moderator: Andrew West is the Development & Outreach Coordinator for the Literacy Council of Frederick County. He had originally become involved with the Literacy Council in the spring of 2024 as a volunteer tutor and was hired as a full-time staff member in March of 2025. Andrew is passionate about education and literacy\, considers himself a life-long learner and teacher\, and also works as an Instructor for the Literacy Council’s Workplace Literacy program. He supports LCFC’s work of Lifting Lives Through Literacy in the Greater Frederick area by bringing in funds to support the organization and attending community events to raise awareness of their mission in the community.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/oliver-james-unread/
LOCATION:Frederick Book Arts Center\, 127 S Carroll St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing,Author Talk / Signing|Join Us!
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SUMMARY:Jennifer van der Kleut: The Better Mother
DESCRIPTION: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 his girlfriend\, Madison\, about co-parenting; however\, Madison’s initial excitement turns into obsessive control\, challenging Savannah’s own life plans. Following the discussion\, Jennifer will answer questions and sign books. Copies of The Better Mother will be available for purchase at the event. \nLocation: Frederick Book Arts Center – 127 S Carroll St\, Frederick\, MD 21701 \nThis event is free and open to the public\, presented in partnership with the Frederick Book Arts Center. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: A modern spin on Fatal Attraction meets The Hand that Rocks the Cradle\, perfect for fans of The Last Mrs. Parrish. \nStill recovering from a devastating breakup\, 34-year-old Savannah Mitchell has finally managed to put her life back together when she gets the shock of her life—after a brief fling with a man named Max\, she is pregnant. \nWhen she gets in touch to tell him\, he reveals that he’s just gotten back together with his ex\, Madison\, and he will need time to break it to her. Surprisingly\, Madison isn’t upset—in fact\, she’s excited\, and wants to help. \nMax insists Madison has the best of intentions\, but Savannah finds her efforts—popping by uninvited\, demanding lifestyle changes\, and pretty much trying to take over the pregnancy—anything but helpful. When Savannah finally stands up for herself\, Madison’s treatment of her goes from casually cruel to downright dangerous. \nAll Savannah wanted to do was form a friendly co-parenting relationship with the father of her child—but his new girlfriend obviously has much more sinister plans in mind. \nShe has no plans to co-parent at all. \nAbout the author: Jennifer van der Kleut (née McBride) is an award-winning former journalist of both print and digital publications\, including the D.C. affiliate of ABC7 News. A graduate of San Jose State University\, she spent most of her life in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to the Northern Virginia suburbs of D.C.\, where she currently lives with her husband and two sons. For nearly a decade\, she was the lead singer of the Bay Area-based band SweetDuration\, and performed with artists like Jason Mraz\, Big Country\, Chantal Kreviazuk\, and Stabbing Westward. When she’s not writing\, she loves going to the beach with her family\, going to concerts with her girlfriends\, and getting lost in the pages of a book. Jennifer is also an enthusiastic book reviewer on Bookstagram as @‌jennvdk. \nAbout the moderator: Kathleen Barber is the author of Truth Be Told\, which was adapted by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine as an award-winning series on AppleTV+\, Follow Me\, and the forthcoming Both Things Are True and Sisterhood Above All\, and a certified book coach. A graduate of the University of Illinois and Northwestern University School of Law\, she now lives and writes in Washington\, DC\, with her husband and children.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/the-better-mother/
LOCATION:Frederick Book Arts Center\, 127 S Carroll St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing,Author Talk / Signing|Join Us!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
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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 9 – 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-2026/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Bottling Plant Apartments\, 1707 North Market Street\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
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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-2026/2026-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
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SUMMARY:L.S. Stratton: Sundown Girls
DESCRIPTION: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 with her family\, only to find that the trauma of the past doesn’t stay hidden forever. L.S. Stratton will discuss her work with local author Charlene Thomas\, then answer questions and sign books. Copies of Sundown Girls will be available for purchase at the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public\, presented in partnership with the Frederick County Public Library. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: In the tradition of Jordan Peele and Tiffany Jackson’s The Weight of Blood\, a YA thriller about a Black teen whose fight for survival forces a small southern vacation town to face its dark history of racial violence. \nWhen sixteen-year-old Naomi Ward and her family head to a secluded cabin in the Shenandoah Valley for summer vacation they don’t know the small\, mountain town of Sparksburg\, Virginia has a dark and twisted past. But when they arrive\, Naomi can’t shake the feeling that something about Sparksburg just isn’t right—and it smells god awful\, but for some reason Naomi is the only one who can smell the town’s stench. When she learns Sparksburg had once been a Sundown Town—a town where Black people weren’t allowed after sunset lest they be murdered—Naomi’s unease starts to make sense. \nAs Naomi digs more into Sparksburg’s violent origins\, she finds herself haunted by the ghost of a girl\, appearing nightly outside her window. Then she learns of two girls who’ve recently gone missing and suspects the past may still be present in Sparksburg and beneath the quaint façade of this tourist town is a palpable danger. \nWhen Naomi decides to track the disappearance of the two girls herself\, she becomes suspicious of a local man who has kindled fear in Naomi more than once. She soon learns he has a connection to one of the missing girls\, and Naomi is certain he’s responsible for the disappearances. \nWhen no one believes her\, Naomi takes matters into her own hands. But to save the missing girls\, she’ll have to finally face her own past trauma as a “missing girl” as she finds herself in a fight for survival. \nGripping and triumphant\, L.S. Stratton tells an important and unforgettable story of racial reckoning inspired by historical events. \nAbout the author: L.S Stratton is an NAACP-Image Award-nominated author and former newspaper crime reporter who has written more than thirty books under different pen names in just about every genre from thrillers to romance to historical fiction. She currently lives in Maryland with her husband\, their daughter\, and their tuxedo cat. \nAbout the moderator: Charlene Thomas started writing when she was a little girl because she has a tendency to love telling stories just as much as she loves living them. She was sixteen when she wrote a manuscript that won the National Novel Silver Award from Scholastic Books\, and went on to minor in creative writing at North Carolina State University. Charlene’s debut novel\, Seton Girls\, received a starred review from Publishers Weekly and was deemed “a timely examination of consent\, power\, and who owns the rights to the truth” by Kirkus Reviews. Her sophomore novel\, Streetlight People\, released November 2024 and was deemed “Ray Bradbury-esque” in Publishers Weekly’s starred review. Her third novel\, It’s You Every Time\, released May 2025 and has been featured in Kirkus Reviews and praised by Booklist and School Library Journal. When Charlene isn’t writing\, she’s a marketer – having worked on brands at PepsiCo\, Diageo\, and Danone. She earned her MBA from Emory University\, a Certificate in Digital Marketing from Cornell University\, and a Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing from The University of Cambridge.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/stratton/
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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