EVENTS
Book Launch!
Chloe Angyal | Pointe of Pride
@ Beaverdale Books
Romance writer Chloe Angyal explores the world of ballet and romance in this highly praised sequel to Pas de Don’t.
Meet the Author
Noah Gittell | Baseball: The Movie
@Beaverdale Books
Traversing history and mythmaking, cynicism and nostalgia, this thoroughly researched book takes readers on a multifaceted tour of baseball on film.
Meet the Author
A. Ashley Hoff | With Love, Mommie Dearest: The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic
@Varsity Cinema – 1207 25th Street
See the 1981 classic movie Mommie Dearest (directed by Frank Perry) followed by a discussion of the making of the film and its reception with Hollywood historian A. Ashley Hoff.
Meet the Author
Martin Sneider | Amy Unbound
@ Beaverdale Books
Amy Unbound is a fun summer read full of intrigue, revenge and romance about the high-end worlds of fashion and politics.
Meet the Author
AViD presents Jasmine Guillory | Drunk on Love
@ Central Library
Dubbed “the undisputed queen of the modern-day romance,” Jasmine Guillory is the beloved New York Times-bestselling author of The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and more.
Meet the Writers
Luke Rolfes | Sleep Lake
John Gallaher | My Life in Brutalist Architecture
@ Beaverdale Books
Join us for a literary evening featuring novelist Luke Rolfes and poet John Gallaher.
Meet the Poets
Kelli Lage | Early Cuts
Marilyn J. Baszczynski | daughter, while i’m still here
@Beaverdale Books
Enjoy an evening of poetry with two acclaimed Iowa poets, Kelli Lage and Marilyn J. Baszczynski, as they launch their newest works.
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime with Raquel McKay | I Hear a Búho
@Beaverdale Books
Bring your child to hear stories presented by Alicia Belville, a speech pathologist from TalkPlayJunction and Raquel McKay, author of I Hear a Búho.
Poetry Open Mic Night
Kelsey Bigelow | Emcee
@ Beaverdale Books
Do you love to write poetry? Or read poetry? If so, grab a friend and head to Beaverdale Books for a free, fun, and informal evening of open mic poetry, emceed by Iowa poet Kelsey Bigelow.
Meet the Author
Elaine Marie Cooper | Love’s Kindling
@Beaverdale Books
Celebrate the birth of our country with a special author program featuring the Dawn of America Series, set in Revolutionary War Connecticut, by local author Elaine Marie Cooper.
Meet the Author
Sarah Becan | Let’s Make Bread!
@ Beaverdale Books
An accessible and easy-to-follow comic book cookbook for baking delicious breads, featuring a basic universal method, guidelines for maintaining a sourdough starter, and recipes for classic loaves and fun new riffs.
Special Event
We’re Turning 18! | Join the Celebration
@Beaverdale Books
We're turning 18! That's right, our store is officially an adult, so we are inviting customers to help us celebrate. Join us Saturday, July 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.