In light of America’s 250th anniversary, Curious Iguana is excited to welcome historian and author Derek Baxter to Frederick on Wednesday, July 22 from 6:00-7:00 pm to speak about his new book, The Forgotten World War. Focusing on the broader impacts of the American Revolution, Derek invites readers to consider how this infamous war spanned […]
Dress up as Waldo or a Waldo character and show your passport at this select list of participating businesses to get various deals and promos on Saturday, July 25, during business hours and while supplies last! Stay tuned for the list of participating businesses and what they are offering. Business Discount A Lit'le Irish […]
There’s summer romance in the air, and we are here for it! Join us on Monday, July 27 at Tenth Ward Distilling Company from 6:00-7:00 pm for a special evening celebrating the latest releases from romance authors Sarah Adler, Wild Goose Chase, and Leslie René, Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment. Sarah and Leslie will discuss […]
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 […]
Join us at C. Burr Artz Library on Sunday, August 2, 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, August 1, by closing time, and must attend the We Found Waldo Celebration on Sunday, August 2, to be […]
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. Featured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just […]
Join Curious Iguana on Wednesday, August 12, from 6:00-7:00 pm at Frederick Book Arts Center to celebrate bestselling thriller author W.H. Chizmar and his solo debut novel, Them! This post-apocalyptic novel centers on a man trying to preserve his humanity while surviving in a changed America. W.H. Chizmar will discuss his writing process and solo […]
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). Registration is required. Register for the month's you'd like to participate in by clicking the individual links below. 2026 Featured titles: January 14: […]
Dear Romance Readers: Join us in-store at Curious Iguana for a day full of love… It’s Bookstore Romance Day, of course! On Saturday, August 15, we are welcoming 3 local romance authors to the Iguana for in-store book signings and meet & greets. In addition, we’ll have our highly desired Blind-Date-With-A-Book display full of wrapped […]
Summer is the best season for reading… because we’re so hot while doing it! Join us for an exciting evening at Attaboy Barrel House for Hot People Read: A Book Fair for Adults on Friday, August 21! From 4:00-8:00 pm, find Curious Iguana serving up some fabulous books, and our cool new friends Ekiben will […]
Whether you’ve been working on your Read Broader Bingo Card from Curious Iguana or you’re looking for new and diverse book recommendations, you should join us for our first Read Broader Book Swap on Monday, August 24 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Simple Theory Wine in Downtown Frederick! Open to all, this event is the perfect […]
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 Tuesday, September 1 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. […]
