WTF and Old Fox Bibliophiles have teamed up to bring you a wonderfully eerie holiday read: The Twelve Even Stranger Days of Christmas by Syd Moore. As the nights grow darker, dive into thirteen tales filled with odd happenings, lurking spirits, and festive strangeness. Expect a mix of spooky, quirky, and delightful stories. It's perfect for readers who like their holidays with a supernatural twist.

Join us for Midnight Madness, a beloved Annapolis tradition where shops stay open late and Maryland Avenue sparkles with holiday lights and live entertainment! Old Fox Books will be open late on all three Thursdays in December with festive activities and plenty of holiday cheer.

For the third and final event on Thursday, December 18, we will welcome two local authors. Susan Moynihan author of 100 Things to Do in Annapolis and the Eastern Shore Before You Die now in its second edition and Akosua Harvey author of Why the Birds Fly Back. They will be at the shop from 6 to 8 pm and would love to see you there. Come meet them and pick up signed copies of their books!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13. Kate Milford, the author of the Greenglass House series, will be at Old Fox Books to meet readers, sign books, and share her love of stories with the neighborhood. Her books are full of mystery, adventure, and unforgettable characters. Don't miss it!

Join SHE for our December book club as we discuss The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict. Set in 1930s London, this clever historical mystery brings together five of the era's most iconic female crime writers: Dorothy L. Sayers, Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, Margery Allingham, and Baroness Emma Orczy. Together, they form a secret society to prove their brilliance in a male-dominated field. As the authors follow the trail of a young English nurse whose death is shrouded in locked-room mystery, they discover hidden connections, buried secrets, and their own power when working together.

Join us for Midnight Madness, a beloved Annapolis tradition where shops stay open late and Maryland Avenue sparkles with holiday lights and live entertainment! Old Fox Books will be open late on all three Thursdays in December with festive activities and plenty of holiday cheer.

During the second event on Thursday, December 11, we will welcome two local authors. Katie Weaver author of The Trouble with Children (According to Dog) and The Trouble with Children (According to Cat) will be at the shop at 5:30 pm. Erika Robuck will join us from 6–8 pm to sign her new novel, The Last Assignment, about Dickey Chapelle. Come meet both authors and pick up signed copies!

From 7–9:30 pm, local musician Peter Brice will perform Irish traditional music on the button accordion. A native Annapolitan, Peter is an important figure in Baltimore's Irish traditional music community.

Join us for December’s Versed Fox gathering as we share our favorite poems with one another. Bring a poem you love or one you’ve written. We’ll spend the evening and end the year celebrating the words that mean something to us.

This month, join Citizens & Sovereigns as we read Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer. Singer is known for his vivid, heartfelt storytelling. In this collection, he brings together a collection of imaginative tales inspired by the folklore and traditions of his Polish childhood, translated from Yiddish.

Join us on Saturday, December 6, for a special evening with author Brian Trapp. His debut novel, Range of Motion, is an insightful and moving story about family, disability, and the fierce bond between brothers.

Told from multiple perspectives, the novel follows the Mitchell family as they raise twins born moments apart: Michael and Sal, who has severe cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities. Come meet the author and hear about the inspiration behind his book.

Due to accessibility limitations in our shop, our neighbors at Precision Infrastructure Management have generously offered their space, just steps away at 25 Maryland Avenue. Copies of Range of Motion will be available for purchase at Old Fox Books.

Join us for Midnight Madness, a beloved Annapolis tradition where shops stay open late and Maryland Avenue sparkles with holiday lights and live entertainment! Old Fox Books will be open late on all three Thursdays in December with festive activities and plenty of holiday cheer.

On Thursday, December 4, the first night of Midnight Madness, meet local author Thomas Guay from 7:30–9:30 PM and pick up a signed copy of his historical novel Chesapeake Bound.

PLUS — Santa (5:30-7:30PM) will be at the shop for festive photos! Stop by for books, holiday cheer, and a memorable night on Maryland Avenue.

We'd love for you to join us for Small Business Saturday as we celebrate the 9th anniversary of Old Fox Books! We'll be hosting Jennifer Barnhill, the author of The Military Stories You've Been Told and the Ones You Need to Hear. Barnhill gives an honest, research-driven look at the real experiences of military families, blending compelling firsthand accounts with insight into the policies that shape their lives.

Support your local bookstore, meet a local author you will really like, and find an essential new read. All while helping us celebrate our 9th anniversary on Small Business Saturday. We hope to see you there!

Old Fox Books will be closed on Black Friday so our team can deck out the shop in holiday cheer. Enjoy some leftover pie, and join us back on November 29 for Small Business Saturday. Our favorite day of the year to welcome you!

Happy Thanksgiving! We’ll be back on November 29th for Small Business Saturday. See you then, Turkeys.

Old Fox Books will close early at 2 PM this Wednesday so our team can head home and begin the turkey, pie, and thankfulness.

Wishing you a cozy, story-filled Thanksgiving. We’ll be back on November 29th for Small Business Saturday!

This month, Old Fox Bibliophiles is exploring When the Cranes Fly South, Lisa Ridzén's debut novel. The story follows Bo, an elderly man facing the twilight of his life, as he tries to mend his tense relationship with his son before it’s too late. When his beloved dog, Sixten, becomes the center of a painful dispute, Bo must confront the choices, regrets, and quiet acts of love that have shaped his life.

This month, Versed Fox turns to the symbolist master Stéphane Mallarmé. Known for his intricate, musical verse and bold experiments with form, Mallarmé invites us into a world of suggestion, mystery, and layered meaning. Join us as we explore how his work reshaped modern poetry and continues to inspire new perspectives.

This month, Citizens & Sovereigns is reading Saroyan’s poignant coming-of-age classic. Set in California’s San Joaquin Valley during World War II, The Human Comedy follows fourteen-year-old Homer Macauley, a telegraph messenger whose deliveries bring him face-to-face with love, loss, and resilience. A timeless story of family and hope in the midst of war.

Join What the Fox? for a captivating exploration of Young Goodman Brown and Other Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This collection delves into the complexities of morality, guilt, and human nature, showcasing Hawthorne’s mastery of psychological depth and dark themes. Young Goodman Brown, one of his most renowned works, tells the story of a man’s journey into the forest where he confronts the darker side of his beliefs and the world around him.

In 1920s Edinburgh, Evelyn Hazard’s life takes an unexpected turn when her husband claims to be able to speak to the dead. Drawn into the spiritualist movement, Evelyn must confront secrets, shifting loyalties, and the unsettling question: Is her husband a fraud—or is he telling the truth? Join SHE as we delve into Anbara Salam’s witty and haunting portrayal of a woman caught between reason and belief in Hazardous Spirits.

Fall Festival 2025 on Maryland Avenue. Celebrating years of good old fashioned fun.

Free entry. Free fun. Free parking at Calvert St Garage.

Vendors, food trucks, music, entertainment & the halloween pup parade in the heart of historic Annapolis.

This month, Old Fox Bibliophiles will be reading Whale Fall by Elizabeth O’Connor. Set on a remote Welsh island in 1938, the novel follows Manod, a young woman torn between duty and desire, whose world is upended when outsiders arrive and awaken longings that could unravel everything she knows.

This month, Citizens & Sovereigns will be reading Inciting Joy by Ross Gay. In a collection of luminous essays, Gay explores the radical power of joy—how it grows in connection, carries us through hardship, and creates solidarity in the face of injustice and division. Both timely and timeless, Inciting Joy asks: what becomes possible when we focus not on what separates us, but on what brings us together?

Join Old Fox Books for an evening with lifelong sailor, retired naval officer, and local author Captain Frederick H. Hallett (Ret.). Drawing on a distinguished career at sea and his deep respect for America’s maritime heritage, Hallett brings history vividly to life.

His latest work, Rewinning the Revolution, explores the paradoxes of the War of 1812—a conflict that changed everything while settling nothing.

Join Versed Fox as we read and reflect on the luminous work of Mary Oliver, whose poetry invites us to pause, look closely at the natural world, and discover meaning in its quiet details. Her words remind us of the wonder woven into everyday life and the solace of beauty, simplicity, and attention.

Join What the Fox? for a chilling discussion of The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. This classic gothic horror novel explores the eerie events at Hill House, a secluded mansion with a dark and unsettling history. When four individuals are invited to stay at the house, strange occurrences begin to unfold, revealing the unsettling power of the house—and the psychological toll it takes on its inhabitants.

Set in a postwar Swiss boarding school, Fleur Jaeggy’s Sweet Days of Discipline is a haunting exploration of obsession, control, and the unsettling undercurrents of girlhood. With chilling precision, the young narrator recounts her fixation on the enigmatic Frédérique—an infatuation that teeters between admiration and manipulation. Join SHE for a discussion of this razor-sharp, poetic novel about the dark side of desire and discipline.

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.