Join us for an afternoon full of fun for mystery readers and authors alike. We have a wonderful line up of 15 writers, and their books, who will be participating in Author-Roundabout, aka Author Speed-Dating. There will be FREE swag bags, FREE on-site parking, and FREE snacks included with admissions. Tickets are $6.00 per person when pre-registered, or $10.00 per person at the door. Books will be available for purchasing and signing, as well as bookish candles made from a local business will be for sale.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is thrilled to welcome local author Steven Williams to Harrisburg for a conversation and signing on his new book, Skadi and the Geats. Williams will be in conversation with State Representative Patty Kim. Steven Grier Williams’s latest work of fantasy, Skadi and the Geats, is the third of the Prose Edda Series. The heart of the mysterious Ironwood forest has been pillaged and turned into a mine. Hrothgar, the Earl of Lejre has staked his claim as ruler of Midgard, but with force and violence which leaves the kingdom in his grip.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is thrilled to welcome renowned translator Mark Harman to Harrisburg for a panel discussion and signing on his new work of translation, Selected Stories by Franz Kafka. Harman will be in conversation with local university professors Kerry Wallach and Scott Lerner. Selected Stories presents new, exquisite renderings of short works by one of the indisputable masters of the form.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is honored to host award-winning theoretical physicist Sean Carroll in Harrisburg for a presentation and signing on his new book, Quanta and Fields: The Biggest Ideas in the Universe. Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound theories, explaining every step in a uniquely accessible way.

LANCASTER, Pa. (April 25, 2024) – Tanger Outlets Lancaster expands its footwear options with the addition of popular retailer Cole Haan. Opening near Levi’s, the beloved shoe brand boasts a variety of casual and dress options for men and women, joining other shopper-favorite stores like Brooks Brothers, HeyDude, New Balance, Nike and more. “We’re excited to welcome another top-tier brand like Cole Haan to our growing roster of sought-after retailers,” said Tanger Lancaster Marketing Director Monica Trego.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Adam Higginbotham to Harrisburg for a conversation and signing on his new book, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space. From the New York Times bestselling author of Midnight in Chernobyl comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger disaster, based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research—a riveting history that reads like a thriller.

Profiles in Mental Health Courage portrays the dramatic journeys of a diverse group of Americans who have struggled with their mental health. This book offers deeply compelling stories about the bravery and resilience of those living with a variety of mental illnesses and addictions. Several years ago, Patrick J. Kennedy shared the story of his personal and family challenges with mental illness and addiction—and the nation’s—in his bestselling memoir, A Common Struggle.

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