Join Old Fox Bibliophiles as we dive into Anita Loos’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes. Meet Lorelei Lee, the original flapper and “professional lady,” whose Jazz Age adventures take us from Hollywood to Paris in sparkling tales of love, money, and modern romance.

Join Versed Fox for an evening of poetry with Kymberly Taylor, local writer and editor-in-chief of Annapolis Home Magazine and The Faces of Annapolis. A seasoned journalist and poet, Kymberly brings a sharp editorial eye and lyrical sensibility to the page. Her chapbook, Extravagant Captivities, published by Aralia Press, explores the boundaries between beauty, memory, and imagination.

The evening will conclude with an open mic—come ready to share your own work or simply enjoy the voices of our local literary community.

Join Citizens & Sovereigns this month as we read The Serviceberry, a compelling essay by Indigenous scientist and Braiding Sweetgrass author Robin Wall Kimmerer. Through reflections on the natural world, Kimmerer invites us to rethink value, wealth, and community—shifting from scarcity and competition to reciprocity and relationship. We’ll explore how this essay can shape our understanding of justice, sustainability, and what it means to live well together.

This month, WTF? tackles Ninth House, a dark and gripping fantasy novel set at Yale where secret societies possess real occult power. The story follows Galaxy "Alex" Stern, a troubled survivor who is offered a second chance—but with a chilling condition: she must monitor the societies' sinister rituals. Magic, privilege, and danger collide in this book by Leigh Bardugo.

In 1617 Norway, a sudden storm takes the lives of all the village’s men, leaving the women of Vardø to fend for themselves. As they reshape their world out of necessity, suspicion and fear arrive in the form of a witch-hunter—and his young wife. The Mercies is a haunting and beautifully written story of resilience, forbidden connection, and the dangerous power of those who fear female strength. Join SHE to discuss this atmospheric novel inspired by real events.

Join Old Fox Bibliophiles to discuss London’s Number One Dog-Walking Agency, a witty and heartwarming memoir by Kate MacDougall. After leaving her job at Sotheby’s, Kate unexpectedly finds purpose—and plenty of muddy paw prints—in launching a dog-walking business across London. One walk at a time, she navigates love, adulthood, and the city’s quirks, guided by the pups and people she meets along the way.

Join us in the garden on Saturday, August 15, for a special event with author Laura Resau. She will share insights from her latest book, The Alchemy of Flowers.

Poet and educator Lara Payne will lead the discussion. We look forward to a wonderful afternoon and hope to see you there!

Join the Versed Fox for an evening of poetic exploration as we delve into the visionary world of William Blake—poet, painter, and prophet. Whether you're new to Blake or a longtime admirer, we’ll explore his rich language, mysticism, and enduring influence—and maybe walk away seeing the world a little differently.

[Rescheduled from July to August due to weather] Sentenced to house arrest in a grand hotel across from the Kremlin, Count Alexander Rostov must rebuild his life from an attic room as revolution reshapes the world outside. Join Citizens & Sovereigns to discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles—a richly layered novel about purpose, resilience, and finding meaning in confinement.

Join What the Fox? as we dive into Robert Heinlein’s classic science fiction novel, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. Set in a lunar colony fighting for independence from Earth, this thrilling tale explores themes of rebellion, freedom, and the complexities of self-governance. Heinlein weaves an intricate narrative that blends political intrigue, technological innovation, and gripping action, making it a must-read for sci-fi enthusiasts.

Join SHE for a powerful conversation about Pachinko, Min Jin Lee’s sweeping, multi-generational saga of a Korean family living in Japan. When young Sunja's life takes an unexpected turn, her choices shape the fate of her descendants in a world marked by war, discrimination, and resilience. Spanning nearly a century, Pachinko is a story of identity, survival, and the quiet strength of those who endure. A beautifully written novel about family, sacrifice, and what it means to belong.

[Rescheduled from Thursday, July 17 to Tuesday, July 22] Join the Old Fox Bibliophiles to discuss The Feather Thief, the true story of a daring theft of rare bird specimens from the British Museum of Natural History. This fascinating book explores the Victorian obsession with exotic feathers, the art of fly-tying, and raises thought-provoking questions about our relationship with nature and conservation.

Book club detour. We’re dodging the crowds. Bibliophiles meets next Tuesday instead.

We’re taking a short break this month! WTF? will resume in August—we can’t wait to see you then.

Join Versed Fox for an evening with the poetry of Andrew Marvell—a sharp political observer and master of wit who lived through one of England’s most turbulent eras. Marvell’s work bridges the austerity of Cromwell’s Puritan regime and the excesses of the Restoration court, blending intellect with passion, satire with lyric beauty. We’ll read from his varied body of work, including his most famous poem, To His Coy Mistress—still hailed as one of the finest seduction poems in English literature. Come ready to dive into history, politics, and poetic provocation.

Weather delay. We’re taking a rain check—but let’s reconvene in August!

Join SHE as we discuss Kindred, Octavia E. Butler’s groundbreaking novel that blends speculative fiction with searing historical truth. When Dana is pulled from 1976 California into antebellum Maryland, she must navigate the brutal realities of slavery—while protecting the future of her own family line. Powerful, unsettling, and deeply original, Kindred is a genre-defying story of survival, ancestry, and the cost of history.

Centuries after robots gained self-awareness and disappeared into the wilderness, one returns to fulfill a long-forgotten promise—and upends the quiet life of a tea monk in the process. In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Becky Chambers weaves a hopeful, deeply human tale that asks big questions about purpose, connection, and what it means to live well. Join Old Fox Bibliophiles to discuss this gentle and thought-provoking start to the Monk & Robot series.

Join the Versed Fox as we explore the timeless poetry of Khalil Gibran. Drawing from mystical traditions and universal truths, Gibran’s poetry offers a profound meditation on life’s beauty and struggles, blending Eastern and Western influences into a style that is both elegant and accessible.

After refusing a trade in 1969, Curt Flood took on Major League Baseball—and changed it forever. His challenge to the reserve clause paved the way for free agency, at great personal cost. Join Citizens & Sovereigns to discuss A Well-Paid Slave by Brad Snyder, a powerful story of civil rights, sacrifice, and standing up to the system.

Old Fox Books will be closing early at 4 PM on Friday, June 7 so we can celebrate a very joyful occasion—Maddie & Drake’s wedding!

Thanks for your understanding as we raise a glass to two of our own. We’ll be back with regular hours on Saturday.

Join What the Fox? for a humorous journey through David Sedaris' Me Talk Pretty One Day. This collection of witty, insightful, and often hilarious essays takes us through Sedaris' experiences growing up in North Carolina, moving to France, and grappling with the quirks of language, culture, and family.

Join SHE for an engaging discussion of If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English, Noor Naga’s experimental debut novel that delves into the complexities of identity, love, and revolution. In the aftermath of the Arab Spring, an Egyptian American woman and a man from a rural village in Egypt meet in Cairo. He’s a photographer, once caught up in the revolution, now struggling with addiction and unemployment. She’s a nostalgic daughter of immigrants, teaching English in a country she’s never truly known.

Join the Old Fox Bibliophiles for a journey into the unsettling and unforgettable. How far will we go to chase a better dream? What price do we pay for hope, fantasy, and revenge? In Reptile House, Robin McLean crafts nine darkly funny, unsettling, and deeply human stories that explore the extremes of longing, loss, and survival. From vendettas to betrayals, from the absurd to the profound, these tales linger long after the last page.

Join the Versed Fox for an evening of powerful poetry from Andrea Gibson, one of the most celebrated poets and performers of the last two decades. Known for their raw honesty and vulnerability, Andrea’s work speaks to the heart, tackling themes of identity, love, mental health, and social justice with a fierce authenticity.

Join Citizens & Sovereigns for a thought-provoking discussion on The Age of AI by Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, and Daniel Huttenlocher, as we explore the profound impacts of artificial intelligence on our lives. This book delves into the ways AI is reshaping everything from the way we acquire knowledge to how it affects global politics, economies, and the very fabric of our societies.

Join What the Fox for a captivating reading of Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich. This newly revised edition tells the multi-generational story of the Kashpaws and the Lamartines, exploring themes of love, loss, and healing with Erdrich's signature poetic style. Expect a powerful journey through human connection, resilience, and cultural depth.

Every journey leads back to a good story… and after countless imagined adventures, our beloved bookstore mouse is finally returning to Old Fox!

You may have heard the tale—a mouse who lives in our bookstore, occasionally hitching a ride with unsuspecting patrons on their travels, sending us postcards from places near and far. Copernicus, written by our very own Janice Holmes and beautifully illustrated by Juliette Pasquini, tells the story of how his wanderlust first began—right here at home.

The book arrives on May 1st, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the beginning of his story (and his return to us!) than on Annapolis’s most beloved day of the year.

Join SHE for a captivating discussion of The Maid, Nita Prose’s heartwarming and intriguing mystery about an unforgettable character, Molly Gray. Molly, a 25-year-old hotel maid, is unique—struggling with social cues and relying on the rules her late grandmother taught her to navigate the world. Her life, though structured and simple, is turned upside down when she discovers a wealthy hotel guest, Charles Black, dead in his suite.

Join the Old Fox Bibliophiles for a cozy mystery adventure as we discuss Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. In the quiet Irish village of Glennkill, something isn’t right—George the shepherd is dead, and his clever, book-loving flock is determined to uncover the truth. Led by the brilliant Miss Maple, these unlikely detectives embark on a charming, quirky mystery full of wit, warmth, and plenty of sheepish humor.