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booked. hosts public and private community events, including local author readings, book signings, author’s tables, book clubs, and more.
Contact us to book your next event with us.
Author’s Event: Three Times a Mourner
Local author Fredricka Maister will be at the shop on the evening of May 6th in conversation with Ian Marshall Fisher, and will be signing her debut book Three Times a Mourner: Personal Essays on Grief and Healing.
Cocktails and Conversation
Space limited! Please follow the “view event” button to RSVP :)
Saturday Signing: The Day When Daisy Learned to Dance
Join us on Saturday, May 9th at 1pm for activities and a book signing with local author Holly Beebee!
Saturday Signing
Join us in the shop on Saturday, May 16th from 3 - 5 pm to meet local author Julia Agnew and hear about her new book (and pick up a signed copy!)
Saturday Signing with Steve Teare
Join us on Saturday, May 30th at 11 am to meet local artist Steve Teare and have some fun with a drawing activity.
Author’s Event with Author Gabe Capone
Local writer Gabe Capone will be in the shop from 7-8:30 pm to read from his first collection of illustrated children’s poems, Where Dandelions Roar. Limited spacing, so please RSVP!
An Evening of Poetry
On Thursday, April 16th we will have a group of poets in the shop in celebration of national poetry month!
Saturday Signing
Local author Doug Wechsler will be at the shop on Saturday, April 11th from 1 - 3 pm to discuss and sign his book What Good is a Dead Tree
Saturday Signing with Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham
Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham will be in the shop on Saturday, April 4th from 11am to 1 pm to sign her book The DNA of a Doctor, a book that will inspire other women to reach for their best selves and live their best possible lives — even if it goes against the grain.
Saturday Signing: Ellen Cohen’s Ben & Blue Mystery series
Author Ellen Cohen will be in the shop Saturday, Mach 21st from 12 - 2 pm to sign her Ben & Blue Mystery series and celebrate the release of The Case of the Nasty Notes: A Ben & Blue Mystery
Author’s Event: Thomas Richards, Jr.
Author and SCH history teacher Thomas Richards, Jr. will be in the shop for a reading from his new book, The Unfinished Business of 1776 followed by a brief Q&A!
Saturday Signing with Dr. Robyn Roth
Join us on Saturday from 1-3pm to meet Dr. Robyn Roth as she signs copies of her picture book Everyone Has Boobies!
Author’s Event: Mya Kay
Mya Kay will be joining us in the shop on Thursday, February 26th at 7:00 pm to celebrate the 10th anniversary edition of her book Fumbled Your Heart, featuring a brief reading followed by Q & A and signing.
Author’s Event with Alvina Peat
Alvina Peat shares how to grab the wheel, shift gears, and steer your career toward the success you’ve earned in 2026 with her new book.
Saturday Signing: Tashyra Ayers
Tashyra Ayers will be at the shop signing her book A MultiHyphenated Life on Saturday, January 24th from 12:00-2:00 PM!
Book Signing: Richard Lyntton
Author Richard Lyntton will be in store on Sunday, December 21st with a little something for everyone! Stop by from 12-4pm to meet him!
Saturday Signing: Your Payment Method Has Been Declined
Linda Grace Perillo will be at the shop Saturday, December 20th to sign her books Your Payment Method Has Been Declined from 11am to 1pm!
Author’s Event: Archival Interruptions
Local author Katharine Gerbner will be joining us in the shop from 5:30-6:30 pm on Friday, December 19th to introduce her book followed by a Q&A and book signing with refreshments
Authors’ Event: Lovell Holder in conversation with Alli Hoff Kosik
Lovell Holder will be reading from his debut novel The Book of Luke, followed by conversation with local author Alli Hoff Kosik, author of the upcoming book Too Blessed to Stress. Stop by at 7pm!
Book Signing: Common Ground by Eileen Flanagan
In Common Ground, veteran organizer Eileen Flanagan weaves together inspiring stories of grassroots organizing against the huge companies most responsible for climate change.
Saturday Signing: Carol Josel
Carol Josel will join us on Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 AM to sign her book Out of the Tub: President and Chief Justice William Howard Taft.
Book Signing: King of Kings by Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson will be at the store signing his book King of Kings starting at 4 pm; stop by to get your signed copy!
Black Friday
On Black Friday we will open at 9:00 AM. From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, we will have special sale prices and prizes!
Closed
We will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and will reopen on Friday, November 28th at 9:00 AM.
Saturday Signing: Jennifer Eastman
Jennifer Eastman will be here on Saturday, November 22nd from 12:00-2:00 PM to sign her children’s book Maxfield Mouse, Inventor.
Author’s Event: Dr. Sheneese Thompson in conversation with Gabrielle Farmer
Dr. Sheneese Thompson will discuss her book Oshun, Lemonade, and Intertexuality with Gabrielle Farmer on Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00 PM.
Sunday Singing and Author’s Event: Jim Zervanos
Jim Zervanos will join us on Sunday, November 16th for an afternoon signing and, after store close, a reading!
Author’s Event: David Evanson
Mt. Airy author David R. Evanson will read from his collection of ultra-short stories, 10,000 Words, on Wednesday, November 12th at 7:00 PM.
Author’s Event: William di Canzio and Jo Ann Miles Miller
William di Canzio and Jo Ann Miles Miller will join us on November 11 at 7:00 PM for a reading and an exhibition opening!
Saturday Signing: J.B. Vample
Author J.B. Vample will join us to sign her book Unlike Before on Saturday, November 8th from 11:00am-1:00pm.
First Friday
We will be open until 8:00pm on Friday, November 7th for First Friday! Join us on the Hill for after hours shopping.
Saturday Signing: Holly Spofford
Holly Spofford, will be at the shop signing her book Out of Mind on Saturday, October 18th from 1-4pm!
Author’s Event: Rose Diell in Conversation with Teresa FitzPatrick
Author Rose Diell will be joining us on Wednesday, October 15th at 7pm as part of the US Release Tour for her debut novel, Fledging. Come join us for a reading and refreshments.
Author’s Event: Linda Grace Perillo
Linda Perillo will be at the shop on October 8th reading her book Your Payment Method Has Been Declined from 7-8pm!
Saturday Signing: Debra Wolf
Author Debra Wolf will join us to sign her book A Family for Zoya: The True Story of an Endangered Cub on Saturday, October 4th at 11:00 AM!

