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From small meetings to weddings, we have just the spot for you.

UPCOMING

STORE EVENTS

AUTHOR EVENT: ADAM BECKER

Join us at Capital Books for an author event with science journalist Adam Becker, in discussion with Flojaune Cofer, on Adam’s new book, More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley’s Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity. 

More Everything Forever explores how tech elites hide their pursuit of power and profit behind a utopian vision of the future.

Saturday, June 7th, 11 – 12:30pm

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: Amber Mikesell

Join us on July 8th for an author event with Amber Mikesell on her book, ‘Silence Your Inner Critic: A Practical Guide to Building a Positive Self-Relationship’

Tickets include a copy of the book and access to the event, as well as a signing line afterwards.

Tuesday, July 8 · 5 – 6pm

TICKETS

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: Kat Singleton

Join us on July 17th for an event with Kat Singleton in discussion with Liz Tomforde on Kat’s debut trad release, ‘Black Ties & White Lies’.

Each ticket includes a copy of the book and access to a photo line afterwards.

Ages 18+

Thursday, July 17 · 7 – 10:30pm.

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: Three Days in June

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 June 08th, 2025 @ 12PM

 

HORROR BOOK CLUB: The Unworthy

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 June 08th, 2025 @ 2PM

 

LGBTQ+ ROMANCE BOOK CLUB: Kiss Me Maybe

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 June 29th, 2025 @ 12PM

 

ROMANCE BOOK CLUB: Left of Forever

Join us for our Romance Bookclub, hosted by Hilarie. 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 June 29th, 2025 @ 1PM

 

ROMANTASY BOOK CLUB: The Knight and the Moth

Join us for our Romantasy Bookclub, hosted by Katie. 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 June 29th, 2025 @ 2PM

 

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