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Nov. 15 Art Event: Elaine’s celebrated “For the Love of Art,” when 6 Alexandria artists showed their work at this first regular event. Stay tuned for more!
Friends to Lovers bookstore presents, “Between Two Kings” book release party with Lindsay Straube on Nov. 11, 2025
Oct. 5 Reading, The Gift of Poetry: Five of our favorite area poets gathered to read their signature work. More poetry events are coming in 2026!
July’s Northern Virginia Writer’s Book Club Meeting at Elaine’s Literary Salon features celebrity author Jeffrey James Higgins and his new book, “The Havana Syndrome”
July 25, 2025 — Timothy Trainer’s newest novel, “The China Factor,” about China’s Information Theft, Makes Award List
Jeffrey James Higgins is featured on today’s episode of the Eastern Panhandle Talk show, co-hosted by John Gilstrap
Congratulations to Timothy Trainer’s “The China Factor” now #63 on Amazon’s Asian Literature list
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Coming next to Elaine’s Literary Salon: Wed., June 10, 6-9pm
In the spotlight: Dr. Stephen Cook brings us his new book, “Daniel”
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Jeffrey James Higgins in the Library at Elaine’s Literary Salon
Wednesday, June 10, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Dr. Stephen Cook brings us “Daniel: An Exegetical & Theological Bible Commentary”Thursday, June 18, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
A.R. Milton brings us Augmented Reality: An Axiom Universe NovellaTuesday, June 23, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show
Author Justin Laborde brings us a story inspired by his grandfather, “Scattered Far and Wide: The Naval Academy Class of ’38 at War”Thursday, June 25, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Happy Hour at Elaine’s Literary Salon: Friends to Lovers bookstoreThursday, June 25, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Happy Hour at Elaine’s Literary Salon: Sisters in Crime Chesapeake Chapter (last Wednesday of the month!)Sunday, June 28, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Save the Date: Sunday, June 28, 6-9pm — Hemlock & Hearth is coming back to Elaine’s for its Summer 2026 event! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by ChanthalWednesday, July 15, 2026In-person live event6-8pm
Friends to Lovers bookstore presents, “Falling for You” book release party with Natasha MadisonSaturday, July 18, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
Lynda Allen is bringing her books to Elaine’s, including the Liv Wilde Mysteries newest title “Flashes of Fire and Fury.” She insists, “Menopause is a superpower!”Sunday, July 19, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
Futurist Richard Smith brings us the new Clifi Technothriller, WhiteGrass: “We call it ‘Climate Change,’ because it’s not just the heat.”Saturday, August 01, 2026In-person live event12-3pmSave the Date: Saturday, August 1, noon to 3pm — Hemlock & Hearth is coming back to Elaine’s for its Summer 2026 event! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by ChanthalSaturday, August 15, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
International bestseller J.D. Barker is coming to Elaine’s Literary Salon with his new novel, “The Probability of Murder”Wednesday, September 02, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Policy expert and political operative Matthew Lavoie brings us his debut thriller novel, “Main Street Fringe”Thursday, September 17, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
You are going to love the first two novels by Michelle Cullen, including, “A Field Guide to Murder” — Meet her at Elaine’s on Sept. 17Saturday, September 19, 2026In-person live event10am-4pm
Sign up today for our annual Short Story Seminar with Stacy Woodson and Art Taylor
Dr. Stephen Cook brings us “Daniel: An Exegetical & Theological Bible Commentary”Thursday, June 18, 2026In-person live event6-9pmA.R. Milton brings us Augmented Reality: An Axiom Universe NovellaTuesday, June 23, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon showAuthor Justin Laborde brings us a story inspired by his grandfather, “Scattered Far and Wide: The Naval Academy Class of ’38 at War”Thursday, June 25, 2026In-person live event6-9pmHappy Hour at Elaine’s Literary Salon: Friends to Lovers bookstoreThursday, June 25, 2026In-person live event6-9pmHappy Hour at Elaine’s Literary Salon: Sisters in Crime Chesapeake Chapter (last Wednesday of the month!)Sunday, June 28, 2026In-person live event6-9pmSave the Date: Sunday, June 28, 6-9pm — Hemlock & Hearth is coming back to Elaine’s for its Summer 2026 event! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by ChanthalWednesday, July 15, 2026In-person live event6-8pmFriends to Lovers bookstore presents, “Falling for You” book release party with Natasha MadisonSaturday, July 18, 2026In-person live event12-3pmLynda Allen is bringing her books to Elaine’s, including the Liv Wilde Mysteries newest title “Flashes of Fire and Fury.” She insists, “Menopause is a superpower!”Sunday, July 19, 2026In-person live event12-3pmFuturist Richard Smith brings us the new Clifi Technothriller, WhiteGrass: “We call it ‘Climate Change,’ because it’s not just the heat.”Saturday, August 01, 2026In-person live event12-3pmSave the Date: Saturday, August 1, noon to 3pm — Hemlock & Hearth is coming back to Elaine’s for its Summer 2026 event! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by ChanthalSaturday, August 15, 2026In-person live event6-9pmInternational bestseller J.D. Barker is coming to Elaine’s Literary Salon with his new novel, “The Probability of Murder”Wednesday, September 02, 2026In-person live event6-9pmPolicy expert and political operative Matthew Lavoie brings us his debut thriller novel, “Main Street Fringe”Thursday, September 17, 2026In-person live event6-9pmYou are going to love the first two novels by Michelle Cullen, including, “A Field Guide to Murder” — Meet her at Elaine’s on Sept. 17Saturday, September 19, 2026In-person live event10am-4pmSign up today for our annual Short Story Seminar with Stacy Woodson and Art Taylor