Malice Domestic 38: April 25-26, 2026 — Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, MD
About: Established in 1989, Malice Domestic is an annual fan convention that takes place each year in Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. Malice celebrates the Traditional Mystery, books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie. The genre is loosely defined as mysteries that contain no explicit sex, or excessive gore or violence. Learn more: malicedomestic.net
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ELAINE’S LITERARY SALON IS IN THE NEWS
Check out this fabulous article in the Zebra by reporter Lisa-Helene Lawson
Jeffrey James Higgins in the Library at Elaine’s Literary Salon
Noël-Marie Fletcher is bringing her groundbreaking book to Elaine’s: “Reporting the Nuremberg Trials—How Journalists Covered Live Nazi Trials and Executions”Saturday, 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.”Wednesday, July 29, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Happy Hour for Writers — the last Wednesday of the month: Join Sisters in Crime Chessie Chapter, the Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, Northern Virginia Writer’s Club, Friends to Lovers Bookstore — and more!Thursday, July 30, 2026In-person live event6-9pmWriters Club members: Mark your calendar for our July Write-In at Elaine’sSaturday, August 01, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
Save 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 ChanthalThursday, August 06, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
First wine dinner of the season: Take a Tour de France! Join us for a flight of 5 white wines — please wear white!Saturday, August 08, 2026In-person live eventNoon to 4pm
Inkandescent Kids magazine is turning 1! Join us for a children’s book fair at Elaine’sThursday, August 13, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Paula B. Mays is bringing her mystery series to Elaine’sSaturday, August 15, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
Join us: International bestseller J.D. Barker is coming to Elaine’s Literary Salon with his new novel, “The Probability of Murder”Sunday, August 16, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
Kenneth Dekleva releases his 4th novel, The ExpediterSaturday, August 22, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
Beka Wueste’s “Human of the Year,” is a gripping tale about a man released from a Maryland prison after nearly 20 years. Join us to learn more about this story of family dynamics, emotional survival, and second chances.Sunday, August 23, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
You are invited to learn all about this groundbreaking book by Dr. C. Victor Herbin III: “Organizational Arrogance: How Superiority Behaviors Become Cultural Arrogance – And What Every Leader Must Do to Stop It”Wednesday, September 02, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Policy expert and political operative Matthew Lavoie brings us his debut thriller novel, “Main Street Fringe”Sunday, September 06, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
Don’t miss our author interview with Wolf Bahren about her newest book: “The Secessionist’s Wife”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 TaylorSunday, September 27, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
Tanya Stokes is bringing “The Woman I’m Becoming” to Elaine’s — Your transformation starts here!Thursday, October 29, 2026In-person live event6-9pmSave the Date: Join us for a Halloween to celebrate the new bookstore Hemlock & Hearth