Past Events — Secret World Books

Flyer for Homebound event with cover of Homebound by Portia Elan with colorful clouds

Nu Reads, The Tish and Secret World Books presents Portia Elan's Homebound

7:00 PM • Tuesday, July 28, 2026Shared upon registrationPresented by Secret World Books$36

Join The Tish, Nu Reads, and Secret World Books for an intimate evening of good food, great company, and deep conversation. We are thrilled to host author Portia Elan for an informal dinner party and literary salon celebrating her debut novel, Homebound Together, we’ll gather around the table to break bread, chat about the universal search for "home," and hear firsthand from Portia about her writing journey. Whether you’re a passionate bookworm or just love a great dinner party conversation, there’s a seat at the table for you. Limited spots available! You will receive the address upon registration. Tickets include a book and Nu Reads box

Jul18

Flyer for Donna Seaman event with book cover of River of Books, with a leaf flowing down a river, and an author photo of Donna Seamn, a white woman with curly auburn hair

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Renowed Booklist Editor Donna Seaman presents River of Books

2:00 PM • Saturday, July 18, 2026Secret World BooksFree

We're delighted and honored to welcome renowned Booklist Editor in Chief and Adult Books Editor Donna Seaman to Secret World Books Saturday, July 18 at 2pm to celebrate her memoir River of Books: A Life in Reading.

Jul16

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Kathleen Rooney at the Highland Park Public Library!

7:00 PM • Thursday, July 16, 2026Highland Park Public LibraryPresented by Secret World BooksFree

Join us at the Highland Park Library Thursday, July 16 at 7pm when we provide booksales for Kathleen Rooney's event celebrating her new novel Man Overboard!