Events Calendar

  • Catherine Newman: Wreck

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Catherine Newman, bestselling author of Sandwich, will discuss her new sequel novel Wreck, which picks up with Rocky and her family at home two years later. Full of laughter and heart, Wreck explores the hidden rules of family, the heavy weight of uncertainty, and the difficult fact that people - no matter how much you love them - are...

  • Storytime with Tom Tracy and the Barker Adoption Foundation

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate National Adoption Month with the Barker Adoption Foundation. Author Tom Tracy will read his picture books, Wonderfully You: An Ode to Adoption and Scoochie's Adoption Story. All are welcome!

  • Chris Palmer: Achieving a Good Death

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Join us for an engaging and important discussion with local author Chris Palmer, who will talk about his book Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life that provides readers with the knowledge and skills to help achieve a peaceful, gentle, and dignified death.

  • Nina Willner: The Boys in the Light

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Nina Willner discusses her narrative nonfiction book, The Boys in the Light, that follows the parallel journeys of Company D and Eddie Willner, the author's father, as they are caught up on two sides of World War II. In conversation with Rabbi Eliana Fischel. This event is part of the "Wednesdays at Wonderland" series in partnership with...

  • Storytime: Little Witch’s To-Do List by Helen Zax

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Helen Zax will read her book Little Witch's To-Do List, in which Little Witch gets through her daily to-do list  - from training her stubborn owl to taking flying lessons - one item at a time. This book is for ages 3-5 and gently teaches time management.

  • Author Discussion: Kitty Zeldis: One of Them

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    The author of Not Our Kind and The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights returns with a story of secrets, friendship, and betrayal about two young women at Vassar in the years after World War II, a powerful and moving tale of prejudice and pride that echoes the cultural and social issues of today. Moderated by Kevin Berrill and sponsored by...

  • BOOK LAUNCH! A Philosophy of Thieves, by Fran Wilde

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Join us as award winning author Fran Wilde launches her book tour at Wonderland! Her new fantasy/sci-fi novel, described Robin Hood meets Parasite meets Six of Crows, is a high-tech futuristic fantasy where thieves are entertainment for the wealthy. This evening will be a ticketed event. More info to come.

  • Storytime: Paige Towler: Talking Rocks And Minerals

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Paige Towler will read from Talking Rocks and Minerals, her new nonfiction picture book told from the perspective of rocks, offering a view of geology straight from the source. Explaining how different rocks and gemstones form from minerals, this book is full of fun facts and puns - a great choice for any young rock collector...

  • Author Discussion: Lauren Willig: The Girl From Greenwich Street

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Lauren Willig will discuss her latest historical fiction novel, The Girl From Greenwich Street, set in 1800 about the shocking murder of a young woman that forces bitter rivals Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr to work together as the case goes to trial. Based on the true story of the first U.S. murder trial, the novel...

  • Jared Fox: Learning Environment: Inspirational Actions, Approaches, and Stories From The Science Classroom

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Join educator Jared Fox in - and out - of his New York City science classroom on an excursion beyond textbooks and lectures to reimagine teaching and learning. Learning Environment offers a concrete vision for engaging students and energizing teachers through project-based experiential learning.

  • Author Discussion: Alisha Fernandez Miranda

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    The author of My What If Year is back with a witty debut novel that takes you inside the world of extreme wealth and charitable giving. She will be in conversation with Victoria...