Rose Diell's Fledging is a beautiful, allegorical novel that considers the decision whether to have a child. It's about Lia, who lays an egg. Her partner on tour on the other side of the world and her mother diagnosed with a terminal illness, Lia finds herself torn, unsure whether she's...
The Ivy welcomes Baltimore legend Leonard "Boogie" Weinglass to the patio for a conversation with Greg Lewis, author of the new volume BOOGIE: Afraid of Nothing Except Being Nothing! Leonard “Boogie” Weinglass always had dreams—impossible dreams, soon forgotten. Greg Lewis' new biography explores poverty and wealth, gambling addiction, violence,...
You're invited to a special night on the theme of "setting free," inspired by designer Claire McCardell-- the subject of Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson's new biography CLAIRE MCCARDELL: THE DESIGNER WHO SET WOMEN FREE. Elizabeth Dickinson will speak on the Ivy patio in conversation with author and Ivy bookseller Elisabeth...
You are most ardently invited to a crafternoon teatime in the spirit of Jane Austen! Join author-illustrator duo Nicole Jacobsen and Lexi Nilson for an afternoon of: - English teatime - Painting en plein air - led by Lexi Nilson (bring your own art supplies or purchase a...
Come hear winners of the fMRI (fiction Made to Read and Investigate) Flash Fiction Prize read their stories. Winning stories were published in The Hopkins Review and are serving as the basis for new scientific studies of people's brain activity while reading stories. Members of the Chen Lab...
Commonplay provides interactive moments for caregivers to sing, play instruments, dance, and connect with their child. Children will develop confidence and music appreciation through playful exploration. In every class, you will experience live music that is dynamic and imaginative and will encourage everyone to move, sing, and create...
Sunday October 12, 2025 at 4pm, The HOT L Poets Series continues at The Ivy Bookshop (Baltimore) with poets A.M. Juster & Jennifer Keith! The reading includes an open mic so bring a poem (1 poem, 3 min. or less). Click here to RSVP! Now in our 7th...
The Ivy presents a conversation between historians John Durel and Martha Jones, highlighting Durel's recent book Descendants: The Divided Lineage of a Louisiana Creole Family. Based on extensive genealogical and archival research, Descendants traces evolving attitudes and laws regarding racial identity and relationships in New Orleans over 250 years through the...
Do you love cozy nights in, holiday movies, and second chances? Have we got the novel for you. We can't wait to launch Matthew Norman's latest into the world: Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon, to warm your heart right before the weather starts to cool. The author...
Deesha Philyaw visits the University of Baltimore to discuss her much-beloved short story collection, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies! The Secret Lives of Church Ladies began making waves when it was published in 2021, and has never stopped. RSVP here! It features four generations of characters grappling with who they...
Join us at Bird in Hand for a special joint book launch for Dora Malech's new poetry collection, Trying X Trying, and Elise Levine's new short story collection, Big of You! We'll have the pleasure of hearing from both writers in conversation with Nate Brown, and lingering with...
Both Samantha Browning Shea and Kerry Cullen's debut novels-- MARROW and HOUSE OF BETH-- share an addicting, firy quality that helps us experience a sense of mystery and wonder. It's a perfect pairing to feature in conversation on the Ivy patio on a mid-October evening. RSVP here! Tender...