Events
March 17, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Yellow Studio Book Club
Bedford Books is thrilled to host the Yellow Studio Book Club to discuss The Correspondent by Virgina Evans.
Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
Note: this event is for Yellow Studio members (learn more about becoming a member here.)
March 18, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Women’s History Month Celebration with LiveGirl
Join LiveGirl and Bedford Books for a Women’s History Month conversation with Shaz Kahng and Jennifer Brown.
Shaz Kahng is a serial board director, CEO, and acclaimed author. She’s the former CEO of Gymboree, former Global Business Development Director at Nike, and currently serves on the board of GoPro. She is the author of the popular Ceiling Smashers series, including The Closer and Smashers Synched.
Jennifer Brown is a globally recognized DEI thought leader, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and sought-after speaker. She is the author of four DEI books, including her latest, The Shape of Change.
Books will be available for purchase and signing, with light refreshments served. Ticket includes a $10 shopping credit to use at the event, and $10 will be donated to LiveGirl.
March 22, 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Author Talk: Ariel Sullivan & Jenna Bush Hager @ Bedford Playhouse
We’re thrilled to be partnering with the Bedford Playhouse to bring you Ariel Sullivan and Jenna Bush Hager. They will be discussing Ariel’s new book, Beneath, the prequel to the best-selling Conform.
A copy of the book is included with each ticket.
March 25, 2026 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Author Talk: David Pogue @ Bedford Playhouse
We’re thrilled to be partnering with the Bedford Playhouse to bring you David Pogue, award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and Apple expert to discuss his new book Apple: The First 50 Years.
At this very special Playhouse event, Pogue will reveal what he learned from interviewing 150 current and former Apple executives, designers, and engineers, including some amazing never-before-heard origin stories (Apple II, iMac, iPod, iPhone). He’ll draw some counterintuitive but powerful lessons from Apple’s unlikely rise, fall, and rise. And he’ll punctuate the evening with Apple song parodies at the piano (yes, really).
March 25, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
BB Book Club
Our March book club pick is So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder.
This novel follows six friends over two decades (think Heart the Lover meets The Big Chill). Fran LOVED this one, and it's getting a ton of buzz from booksellers across the country.
Come ready for a rich conversation and the chance to connect with fellow readers. Light refreshments will be served, and we can’t wait to see you there!
👉 We have plenty of copies waiting for you in the shop!
March 31, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Author Talk: Lilian Ajayi Ore
We're thrilled to welcome Lilian Ajayi Ore to Bedford Books! She’ll discuss her USA Today bestseller, The Power of the Learning Mindset, with career expert, executive coach, and bestselling author Mary Olson-Menzel.
Whether you’re early in your career or leading teams, you’ll leave with ideas and tools to help you approach learning—and your career—with greater intention and momentum.
Books will be available for purchase and signing. Ticket price includes a $20 shopping credit to use at the event.
April 6, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conversation & Cocktails: Christina & Willie Geist
Grab the perfect Middle School, High School, or College graduation gift—and your tissues—as we welcome Christina Geist back to Bedford Books for a special conversation with her husband, Willie Geist, about her book Before You Fly Away: Life Lessons From Home.
Christina and Willie will talk about the inspiration behind the book, the emotions that come with watching your kids grow up, and the messages they hope readers take with them as they begin their next chapter.
The book is being re-released by Andrews McMeel on April 7, so we’re celebrating with a little “Pub Day Eve” gathering at the store.
We’ll have books available for purchase and signing, along with light refreshments. Ticket price includes a $20 shopping credit to use at the event. Join us!
April 8, 2026 | 9:00am - 10:00am
Walk & Talk Book Club
Join Bedford Books and the Bedford Free Library for our Spring Walk & Talk Book Club. Our pick: the highly anticipated biography of Judy Blume—one of the world’s most treasured literary voices, showcasing a life as triumphant and inspiring as the stories she crafted.
📍 Meet at the library at 9am for to-go coffee and snacks
👟 30–40 min neighborhood walk & talk with Ann & Fran
📚 End at Bedford Books for book signing, mingling, and shopping—10% off for all walkers
April 9, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Author Talk: Grant Ginder
Join bestselling author Grant Ginder in conversation with Fran Hauser, author and owner of Bedford Books, as they discuss Grant’s new book (and one of Fran's favorite books of the year so far), So Old, So Young.
Books will be available for sale and signing, and light refreshments will be served. Ticket price includes a $20 shopping credit to use at the event.
April 13, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:30pm
From Idea to Book: What Publishers Look For
Many aspiring nonfiction authors have a topic they care deeply about—but aren’t sure if it’s strong enough to become a book.
In this 90-minute workshop, bestselling author and publishing coach Fran Hauser will help you pressure-test your idea and understand what makes a nonfiction concept truly compelling.
Perfect for anyone thinking about writing a nonfiction book—or wondering if their idea is ready for the next step.
Limited to 10 participants.
April 15, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Author Talk: Mark Oppenheimer
We're thrilled to welcome Mark Oppenheimer to Bedford Books! He will discuss his highly anticipated new biography, Judy Blume: A Life, with our dear friend and bestselling author Haley Cohen Gilliland.
Books will be available for sale and signing, and light refreshments will be served. Ticket price includes a $20 shopping credit to use at the event.
April 16, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Books & Bourbon
Bedford Books welcomes Man Also Read Book (sic), hosted by Bedford local Alec Guettel.
This ad hoc book club will gather to share and discuss all-time favorite books.
Bourbon and light snacks will be served.
Just email Alec to let him know you’re in — and while you’re here, you can get your Mother’s Day shopping done, too!
April 20, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Put Pen to Paper: A Letter Writing Social
Join Kevin King, founder of HANDWRTTN, for a conversation about why letters matter, what makes a great one, and how to carve out a little time to write someone a thoughtful note.
Inspired by the release of the deluxe edition of The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, this gathering is your invitation to slow down and send a letter. Just bring a person in mind and their address—we’ll provide the pen, paper, and stamps.
Kevin will also share how he’s building HANDWRTTN to blend the timeless art of handwritten notes with the communication conveniences we’ve grown used to.
Copies of the deluxe edition of The Correspondent will be available for sale.
Limited to 10 participants.
April 23, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Author Talk: Emma Grey
We’re thrilled to welcome Emma Grey, bestselling author of Pictures of You and The Last Love Note, to Bedford Books! Join her in conversation with author & grief therapist Gina Moffa as they discuss Emma’s new book, Start at the End.
Books will be available for sale and signing, and light refreshments will be served. Ticket price includes a $20 shopping credit to use at the event.
April 25, 2026 | ALL DAY
Independent Bookstore Day
We’re so excited to celebrate our second Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 25! 🎉 We’ll be here 10:00–6:00 with plenty of fun in store:
• Bibliotherapy with Elisabeth Weed (11:00–12:00)
• Free Indie Bookstore Day coloring or activity book for the first 12 kids
• Indie Bookstore Day merch (totes, Blackwing pencils, and special edition books)
• A Libro.fm Golden Ticket hidden somewhere in the store—worth 12 audiobook credits
• Scratch & win prizes (gift cards, discounts, and more)
• A free ARC (advance review copy) with every purchase, while supplies last
• Mimosas & cookies
• And a few more fun surprises we’re planning 👀
Mark your calendar for April 25—we can’t wait to celebrate with you. 📚
April 28, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Yellow Studio Book Club
Bedford Books is thrilled to host the Yellow Studio Book Club to discuss Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser.
Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
Note: this event is for Yellow Studio members (learn more about becoming a member here.)
April 30, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bedford Books Book Club
Our April book club pick is Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser.
This debut novel is a bold, exhilarating reimagining of Cinderella—told through the eyes of the so-called evil stepmother—and is poised to be one of the biggest books of the year.
Light refreshments will be served. Come ready for a rich conversation and the chance to connect with fellow readers—we can’t wait to see you there!
👉 We have plenty of copies waiting for you in the shop!
May 11, 2026 | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop: Publishing Made Easy
This intimate in-person workshop with Fran Hauser, limited to just five participants, will guide you through the nonfiction publishing landscape, helping you understand what makes a book sellable and how to craft a winning pitch. With practical strategies, templates, and hands-on activities, you'll leave with a clear action plan and the confidence to move forward on your publishing journey.
May 18, 2026 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kids Acting Workshop with a Casting Director
Join Casting Director Lisa Rubenstein for a fun and engaging Kids Acting Workshop designed for ages 9–12. Through theater games, audition practice, and scene work, young performers will build confidence and learn real acting and audition techniques. This class is perfect for both serious young actors and kids who just want to have a great time exploring the world of performance!
Limited to 8 participants.
May 21, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Author Talk: Laing Rikkers
Join award-winning author Laing Rikkers and grief specialist Barri Leiner Grant at Bedford Books for a thoughtful, uplifting conversation inspired by Morning Leaves: Cultivating a Life of Beauty, Meaning, and Joy. Together, they’ll explore how creativity, nature, and self-care can help us rediscover moments of lightness and connection, even after loss or during times of transition.
The evening will focus on cultivating joy, honoring resilience, and finding beauty in the everyday.
Copies of Morning Leaves will be available for sale and signing, and light refreshments will be served. Ticket price includes a $20 shopping credit to use at the event.
