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UPCOMING

STORE EVENTS

AUTHOR EVENT: Analeigh Sbrana

Join us at Capital Books for an author event with Analeigh Sbrana, author of Lore of the Wilds, to discuss her new book, Lore of the Tides! 

From the author of Lore of the Wilds comes the exciting and passionate conclusion, as Lore navigates Fae magic amid looming dangers that threaten to destroy her world.

Friday, August 1st

Time TBA

AUTHOR EVENT: Penn Jillette

Join us on August 4th for an event with actor, author, comedian, and magician Penn Jillette. Penn will be in discussion with news personality Mark S. Allen on his new book, Felony Juggler.

Drawing from his own youthful experience as a nomadic juggler—before earning international acclaim as one half of the magic duo Penn & Teller—Jillette’s madcap thriller is an authentic and often hilarious glimpse into the pleasures and perils of performing on the street.

Monday, August 4th, 7:00pm

TICKETS

AUTHOR EVENT: Carissa Broadbent

Join us on August 6th at the Crest Theatre to see Carissa Broadbent on tour! Each ticket includes a presigned copy of ‘The Fallen & The Kiss of Dusk’, the latest release in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, and access to a signing line and photo line after the event.

Carissa will be in conversation with ‘Kiss of the Basilisk’ author, Lindsay Straub. Both Carissa and Lindsay will be participating in the photo and signing line after the event. Carissa will sign up to 3 backstock books with no personalization. Lindsay will sign her debut release, ‘Kiss of the Basilisk.’ Both authors backstock will be available for purchase at the event.

Wednesday, August 6 · 7 – 10pm.

TICKETS

UPCOMING

BOOK CLUBS

FICTION BOOK CLUB: Remarkably Bright Creatures

Join us for our Fiction Bookclub, hosted by Zoe. Get the book for 10% off you mention attending bookclub at checkout! No RSVP required; just come and have fun!

Capital Books Flamingo Lounge

Sunday August 24th, 2025 @ 12PM

 

HORROR BOOK CLUB: Root Rot

Join us for our Horror Bookclub, hosted by Jacob. Get the book for 10% off you mention attending bookclub at checkout! No RSVP required; just come and have fun!

Capital Books Flamingo Lounge

Sunday August 24th, 2025 @ 2PM

 

LGBTQ+ ROMANCE BOOK CLUB: Build A Boyfriend Project

Join us for our LGBT+ Romance Bookclub, hosted by Julie. Get the book for 10% off you mention attending bookclub at checkout! No RSVP required; just come and have fun!

Capital Books Flamingo Lounge

Sunday August 31st, 2025 @ 12PM

 

ROMANCE & ROMANTASY BOOK CLUB: Terror at the Gates

This month Katie and Hilarie will be combining bookclubs. Get the book for 10% off you mention attending bookclub at checkout! No RSVP required; just come and have fun!

Capital Books Flamingo Lounge

Sunday August 31st, 2025 @ 1PM

 

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