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