Author Michelle Brafman discusses her latest novel, Draw Near to Me, the sequel to Swimming with Ghosts, about the discovery of a devastating secret that brings a family to the brink of collapse and...

The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Bret Anthony Johnston for a discussion of his new collection, Encounters with Unexpected Animals....

The Writer’s Center welcomes writer and longtime Johns Hopkins professor Mark Farrington for a reading from his new novel LOSS OF LIFE and discussion of fiction techniques with former student and author Michelle Brafman. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below.

Author Dara Levan will be in the store to sign copies of her new novel, Shaken to the Core, an uplifting story of hope amid heartbreak that explores motherhood, chosen family, and “how love, even in its absence, continues to transform us.”

The Mystery/Thriller Book Club will meet to discuss the novel Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino, a darkly humorous thriller and an exploration of class, ambition, and the modern housing crisis that asks: how far would you go for the house of your dreams? All are welcome! Please visit the Book Clubs page for sign-up information.

We're thrilled to welcome journalist and author Paul Taylor for a discussion of his latest book, This Is Getting Old: Two Boomers and Their Generation at Dusk, that blends memoir with...

Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and...

Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Aldo Amparán to discuss their new collection, THE HOUSE HAS TEETH. Aldo is in conversation with Emily Holland, poet and editor of Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom)....

The Writer’s Center welcomes contributors to Amsterdam Quarterly for a reading and open mic in celebration of the latest issue. Readers include Claudia Gary, Bari Lynn Hein, and AQ editor Bryan R. Monte FREE & open to the public. RSVP below.

Author Andy Shea will be in the store to sign copies of his book, I AM NOT SAM B*TCH: An Heiress' Tale of Family Greed, Broken Trust and Personal Triumph. Based on a true story, Shea's book tells a gripping tale of a family’s insatiable desire to put greed above blood relationships.

The Writer’s Center welcomes writer James Kleiger for a reading from his new book, Pareidolia. Illusions, Deceptions, and Murder. James is joined by writers Francene M. D. Hill and Gary Rosen, who will read excerpts from his new book. Audience discussion is welcome. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below.