Hiking: Ruins of Southern New England at Ridgefield Library

Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield

The Ridgefield Historical Society and the Library present Hiking Ruins Southern New England: A Guide to 40 Sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island by Dr. Nick Bellantoni, Emeritus CT State Archaeologist, a guide to hiking archaeological sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Many people have no idea that there are archaeological sites in the area, […]

Story Time: Gabriele Davis, Peaches at Black Rock Books

Black Rock Books 3030 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport

Connecticut based author Gabriele Davis joins us to read her debut picture book, Peaches, a lyrical, multigenerational story about a young girl learning to make her family’s treasured peach cobbler recipe. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. This event is best suited for children aged 3-8.   For more information

Thomas Dolby on His New Book, “Prevailing Wind”

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport

Two music legends meet at The Westport Library on July 16, as Thomas Dolby and Chris Frantz discuss Dolby’s new novel, Prevailing Wind!. Please note the 4 pm start time. This is Thomas’ only scheduled signing event in the tri-state area, so don’t miss this opportunity! All attendees who purchase a copy may get the book and one additional item […]

Free – $40

Thomas McKnight Book Signing – “Tales of Mykonos” at Hickory Stick Bookshop

Hickory Stick Bookshop 2 Green Hill Road, Washington, CT

The Hickory Stick Bookshop is delighted to welcome artist and author Thomas McKnight who will be at the store on Saturday July 20th at 3.00 pm to promote his new book “Tales of Mykonos”.  He will give a talk about the book and follow up with a book signing. Thomas McKnight, an artist famous for prints and paintings of […]

Ocean House Author Series: Allison Pataki & Emily Franklin

Ocean House 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, Rhode Island

Join us as Ocean House owner and author, Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with our featured authors. This week, New York Times bestselling authors Allison Pataki and Emily Franklin will be discussing (and signing) their books: Finding Margaret Fuller (Pataki) and The Lioness of Boston (Franklin). Refreshments will be served, including wine and light bites! Please note, tickets purchased for […]

$45

Meet & Greet and Book Signing with Anna Potter at the Merrill House

James Merrill House 107 Water Street, Stonington

Upcoming James Merrill House Fellow: Anna Potter's writing has appeared in The Rumpus, phoebe, Contrary Magazine, and elsewhere. She is a bookseller at Oblong Books, a former James Merrill House fellow, and an American Academy of Arts and Letters grant recipient. In the 1990s, she was one of two lead singers for Chickita, an all-women, double-bass, […]

5th Annual RomantiConn 2024 in Trumbull

Trumbull Marriott Shelton 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull

 Friday, July 26th/Saturday, July 27, 2024     It will be a fun-filled weekend where authors and readers share their love of fangirling, book-boyfriends, and all things related to books and romance. RomantiConn will offer an escape from the stress and a small vacation away to spend with friends. Having a variety of subgenres present will […]

$35

Juliet Grames (The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia) Author Talk at United Theater

United Theater 5 Canal St, Westerly, RI

The UNITED and Bank Square Books host the hometown launch event of national and international bestselling writer Juliet Grames's The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia, a story of an American immigrant detective in 1960 Calabria. The event will be hosted by indie rock singer-songwriter sensation Zac Clark, and will be a literary and musical celebration of […]

$6 – $35

Peter Heller (Burn) Author Talk at United Theater

United Theater 5 Canal St, Westerly, RI

The UNITED and Bank Square Books host Peter Heller, best-selling author of The Guide, The River, Celine, The Painter, and The Dog Stars, for an author talk and signing discussing his latest book, Burn. There are two ticketing options for this event - General Admission (NO BOOK) - $6; and General Admission (WITH BOOK) - $34. Copies of Burn and […]

$6 – $34

Capitol America: Book Talk and Luncheon the Connecticut State Capitol

Connecticut State Capitol 210 Capitol Ave., Hartford

A project 11 years in the making, Capitol America: A Photographic Portrait of the Fifty State Capitols, offers a unique look inside each of America's State Capitols. Connecticut photographers Robert Lisak and David Ottenstein published the book in 2023. Now, the photographers and co-authors will give us their perspectives on the Capitols and discuss how the Connecticut […]

You Thought It Was More: Book Signing and Live Band Party: Danbury

The BookSmiths Shoppe 100 Reserve Rd 1st Floor Mezzanine, Danbury

Welcome to You Thought It Was More: Book Signing and Live Band Party! Join us on Fri Aug 09 2024 at 7:00 PM for a night of literary fun and live music at The BookSmiths Shoppe. Meet the co-author Andre Thibault , get your book signed, and groove to the tunes of a live band. It's going to be a night […]

Ocean House Author Series: Patricia Walsh Chadwick: TALES FROM THE WITCH OF WALL STREET

Ocean House 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, Rhode Island

Join us as Ocean House owner and author, Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with our featured authors. This week, New York Times bestselling authors Allison Pataki and Join us as Ocean House owner and author, Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with a featured author. This week, author Patricia Chadwick will be discussing (and signing) […]

$45