Community Calendar

Join us on May 2, 2025, at 5:30PM, in celebrating the release of Jodie Cain Smith's Splintered Reeds. That's right! Our event coordinator is having her own event. Guests will be treated to a signature cocktail, snacks, door prizes, an in-conversation with Jodie, and book signing.

Join us at The Haunted Book Shop on May 6th for a release party of Freida McFadden’s latest novel, “The Tenant”. We'll open up early for ticket holders so you can grab it early and partake of coffee and donuts on us!

Celebrate with us as we delve into this dark thriller that explores the unsettling realities of a rental gone dangerously wrong. Freida McFadden, the #1 New York Times bestselling author known for her gripping narratives and complex characters, invites you into a world where the most familiar spaces become sources of suspense and terror.

Attendees will receive:

A Freida McFadden tote bag

A book-branded, die-cut bookmark

A special postcard with a recipe on one side

A FMcF enamel pin

Also, one lucky attendee will receive: a Freida McFadden-branded picnic blanket and picnic basket (must be present to win)

Join us on May 8th at the Haunted Book Shop for a night of cozy fun and whodunits with Tom Spencer and his latest novel, "The Mystery of the Crooked Man." Celebrated as a quirky homage to Golden Age detectives, the novel introduces our heroine, Agatha Dorn, who, after falling into the literary limelight, becomes a target of scandal and suspicion. With the aura of a classic whodunit, this tale combines the intrigue of lost manuscripts with the dark mystery of a fraudulent crime.

Tom Spencer, previously known for his stellar work in notable journals and academic study of twentieth-century fiction, now brings alive a mystery in the heart of London. A British expat now residing in Montgomery, Alabama, Spencer's roots in London make "The Mystery of the Crooked Man" a literary puzzle steeped in British quirk and American practicality. Critics have praised this distinctive murder mystery for its delicious, misanthropic humor and a plot twist that leaves the readers on the edge of their seats.

Alice Bell, author of Grave Expectations, acclaims, “Oh how I enjoyed this thoroughly delightful and nasty mystery.”

At the event, you will have a chance to listen to Tom Spencer delve into the inspiration behind his captivating characters, take a peek into his writing process, and share more about his journey from an expat Londoner to a noted author in the United States. This is surely a golden opportunity for readers of the Twyford Code, Magpie Murders, and Yellowface, along with anyone who appreciates a well-crafted crime story with a hefty dose of English wit and charm.

Make sure to stop by our next-door neighbor Alchemy Tavern for a to-go, mystery-themed cocktail, then grab your seat in our store for a lively in-conversation and audience Q&A. Reserve your copy and seat today!

Ticket required for event. Ticket includes one copy of "The Mystery of the Crooked Man."

Join us as we celebrate with Karie Fugett for the release of her stunning debut memoir, "Alive Day," on May 10, 2025, at 5:30PM. Fugett will be in conversation with Frye Gaillard, Alabama Writers Hall of Fame member. Karie and Frye will dive into the narrative of "Alive Day," a story so timely and monumental, it belongs on the top of TBR lists nationwide.

"Alive Day" captures the harrowing and transformative journey of a young couple, Karie and Cleve, beginning with a simple proposal in a Kmart parking lot, which vaults into the challenging world of severe injury and addiction following Cleve’s return from Iraq. As Karie assumes the role of caregiver while grappling with the maze of Veterans Affairs and medical bureaucracy, the story reveals the stark realities faced by those left to tend the wounds of war on the home front. Fugett's writing—tender, vivid, and imbued with dark humor—paints an indelible picture of love, resilience, and survival, offering a stark critique of the personal costs of national conflict.

Join us as we raise a toast to Karie and the bravery her storytelling shows in this Kirkus star-reviewed memoir, and one that Library Journal describes as "An essential and unique memoir that should be read by those wanting a better understanding of military families’ difficulties and the ramifications of sending loved ones to war."

Purchase of "Alive Day" through The Haunted Book Shop is required to attend. Event will feature light refreshments, in-conversation with Frye Gaillard, and a photo-op and signing line.

Reserve your spot today.