Frederick

Curious Iguana Books

Say hello to Curious Iguana Books! Opened in 2013 in vibrant Downtown Frederick, MD, Curious Iguana is a community-minded bookstore; as a benefit corporation, the Iguana donates a percentage of its monthly sales to local and international nonprofits. Check out Curious Iguana online and on social media to learn more!

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Upcoming Events

Sep22

Promotional image for Andie Burke featuring headshots of Andie and Chip and the book cover image for So It Grows.

Author EventLGBTQFrederick

Book Launch for SO IT GROWS by Queer Romance Author Andie Burke

6:00 PM • Tuesday, September 22, 2026Frederick Book Arts CenterPresented by Curious Iguana BooksFree

We are excited to celebrate local romance author Andie Burke on Tuesday, September 22 from 6:00-7:00 pm at Frederick Book Arts Center. Join us to hear about Andie’s new novel, So It Grows! The story follows new plant shop owner Felicity as she teams up with her hot business rival Nicolas to face off against a greedy developer threatening both their businesses. Andie will be in-conversation with Chip Pons, USA Today bestselling author of Dearly Departed. Following their conversation, Andie will answer questions and sign books. Copies of So It Grows will be available for purchase at the event. We are thrilled that Take Root is joining us with some plants for sale from their local shop! Take Root is a welcoming and vibrant interior plant shop located in the heart of historic Downtown Frederick, MD specializing in a variety of stunning houseplants and accessories. Location: Frederick Book Arts Center, 127 S. Carroll Street, Frederick, MD 21701 This event is free and open to the public. We are proud to partner with Frederick Book Arts Center and Take Root for this event. For accessibility requests, email events@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.

Sep24

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Author EventMiddle GradeFrederick

Author Talk with Huda Al-Marashi, author of HAIL MARIAM

6:00 PM • Thursday, September 24, 2026C. Burr Artz Public LibraryPresented by Curious Iguana BooksFree

A special invite for new 6th graders: Join Curious Iguana on Thursday, September 24 from 6:00-7:00 pm at C. Burr Artz Public Library to celebrate the new release from middle-grade author Huda Al-Marashi, Hail Mariam. Starting middle school is challenging enough, but when young Muslim Mariam’s sister is diagnosed with a serious lung condition, Mariam wonders if she’ll have to tackle her concerns about playing Mother Mary in a Christian play on her own. Huda will be in-conversation with fellow middle-grade author Hena Khan. Following their conversation, Huda will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Hail Mariam will be available for purchase at the event.

Sep29

Promotional image for Susan Coll featuring headshots of the author and moderator and the book cover image.

Author EventLiterary FictionFrederick

Author Talk with Susan Coll, author of WORD SALAD

6:00 PM • Tuesday, September 29, 2026C. Burr Artz Public LibraryPresented by Curious Iguana BooksFree

Join Curious Iguana at C. Burr Artz Public Library for a fun evening with bestselling author Susan Coll on Tuesday, September 29 from 6:00-7:00 pm to celebrate her latest release, Word Salad! The story follows Matilda as she returns home to D.C. to care for her ailing mother, takes on a new job at a local bookstore, and finds herself in the middle of a surprising turn of bookish events. Susan will be in-conversation with Holly Smith, editor-in-chief of the Washington Independent Review of Books. Following the discussion, Susan will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Word Salad will be available for purchase at the event.

Oct3

CraftPicture BooksFrederick

Story Time & Craft with Children's Author Melinda Beatty, author of WHAT IS A PIRATE?

11:30 AM • Saturday, October 3, 2026C. Burr Artz Public LibraryPresented by Curious Iguana BooksFree

We are delighted to celebrate our very own bookseller and local author Melinda Beatty on Saturday, October 3 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm at C. Burr Artz Public Library. Join us for storytime with Mel, where she will read her new book, What Is a Pirate? Following the reading, enjoy a fun craft with the author! Mel will also be available to sign books. Copies of What Is a Pirate? will be available for purchase at the event.

Oct14

Author EventThrillerFrederick

Author Talk by thriller author Alma Katsu, author of INCARNATE

6:00 PM • Wednesday, October 14, 2026C. Burr Artz Public LibraryPresented by Curious Iguana BooksFree

Join us for another thrilling evening with author Alma Katsu at C. Burr Artz Public Library on Wednesday, October 14 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Drawing on her background as a former tech futurist for the intelligence community, Alma will be presenting about her latest fiction novel, Incarnate to discuss the dangers of technology, deep fakes, and the wide-spread impact of social media on our society today. Following her presentation, Alma will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Incarnate will be available for purchase at the event.

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