Edgartown Books is proud to offer a variety of free events and programming!

Soul Yoga
Aug
1

Soul Yoga

We’re excited to host author Constance Messmer today! She will be signing copies of Soul Yoga, her new book that introduces her groundbreaking 12 chakra system for expanded awareness and healing.

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Musings from the Magic Desk
Aug
2

Musings from the Magic Desk

We are happy to host author (and longtime MV summer visitor) Leslie Medalie today who’ll be signing copies of her fascinating new novel, Musings from the Magic Desk. Come by the store and meet Leslie!

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The Torah is an Open Book
Aug
7

The Torah is an Open Book

We are honored to host Rabbi Caryn Broitman, rabbi of the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center since 2003, at the store today for the signing of her powerful new book, The Torah is an Open Book.

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Away to See: Martha’s Vineyard
Aug
8

Away to See: Martha’s Vineyard

Through lyrical vignettes and vibrant paintings, Liz and Paul Norwood have created a beautiful new book, Away to See: Martha’s Vineyard , that they will be signing today. Come by and meet these longtime summer residents and pick up your copy of this artful gift book!

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Black Messiahs
Aug
12

Black Messiahs

We’re thrilled to host author Steven A. Holmes, a career journalist who has worked for CNN, the New York Times, and The Washington Post, who will be signing copies of his WWII-themed novel, Black Messiahs today. Stop by and say hello!

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Stories from Friendship Cove
Aug
15

Stories from Friendship Cove

Meet the authors of the wonderful children’s book, Stories from Friendship Cove, today! Jack and Sami Lawler, who are also part-time Edgartown residents, will be signing copies of their book about summer adventure through eight engaging vignettes.

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Joy Goddess
Aug
16

Joy Goddess

We’re honored to host former NBC and ABC News producer A’Lelia Bundles, author of Joy Goddess and On Her Own Ground, the biography that inspired Netflix’s “Self Made", who will be signing her books today.

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Bradykin Goes to Harvard
Aug
22

Bradykin Goes to Harvard

The Bradykin crew are back at Edgartown Books! Stop by and get your copy of the inspiring and beautifully illustrated new chapter of Bradykin’s life, Bradykin Goes to Harvard, and meet co-authors Susan and Denis Downing!

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Through a Sober Lens and Poetic Images: Heart of Martha’s Vineyard
Aug
25

Through a Sober Lens and Poetic Images: Heart of Martha’s Vineyard

We’re excited to host photographer Michael Blanchard today who will be signing copies of his beautiful book, Through a Sober Lens: A Photographer’s Journey as well as Poetic Images: The Heart of Martha’s Vineyard, where he will be joined by his collaborator, poet Robert DiCarlo. Stop by and say hello to these two very talented island artists!

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Triage
Jul
23

Triage

We’re thrilled to host author and MV summer resident Elisa M. Speranza today at the store. She’ll be signing copies of her new work of historical fiction, Triage. Stop by the porch and say hello!

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Aphrodite In Pieces
Jul
22

Aphrodite In Pieces

We’re excited to welcome author and MV summer visitor Lauren J. A. Bear to the porch today for the signing of her new release, Aphrodite In Pieces. Stop by and say hello!

 

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Deadly Tides
Jul
18

Deadly Tides

Stop by the store and meet author Raemi Ray, who will be signings copies of Deadly Tides, the fifth installment of her popular Martha’s Vineyard Murder Series.

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Worse Than Strangers
Jul
11

Worse Than Strangers

Author Kyleigh Leddy will be signing copies of her debut novel, Worse Than Strangers,  a beachy retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion at the store today. Stop by and get your signed copy and be beach-read ready!

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A Night at The Disco
Jul
8

A Night at The Disco

Stop by the store today and meet Christian John Wikane, a NYC-based music journalist and author of A Night at The Disco, a celebration of 1970’s music and its icons, as he signs copies of his new book.

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Such a Good Mom
Jul
3

Such a Good Mom

Julia Spiro, the bestselling author of Someone Else’s Secret and Full and a year-round MV resident, visits the store today to sign copies of the new paperback edition of her latest novel, Such A Good Mom. If you haven’t yet read this MV-based thriller, today is your lucky day!

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A Weekend at Gramps ‘97
Jul
3

A Weekend at Gramps ‘97

A proud MVRHS alumnus (Class of '05) who taught at every school on Martha's Vineyard before moving to New York, Dave Mercaldo’s debut novel, A Weekend at GRAMPS ’97, honors his grandfather, a longtime Vineyard resident born on the Fourth of July. Stop by and say hello to Dave!

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On Island Time
Jul
1

On Island Time

Author and summer visitor Morgan Rooney will be signing copies today of her new romance, On Island Time. Stop by and say hello and find out how “One summer can change everything”!

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Edgartown Books at The Carnegie: Maybe Marilyn
Jun
30

Edgartown Books at The Carnegie: Maybe Marilyn

Join us for fascinating conversation and a book signing with Lois Cahall, author of Maybe Marilyn, at “Edgartown Books at The Carnegie”, 58 North Water Street in Edgartown. Moderated by Sissy Biggers of the Vineyard Preservation Trust. Light refreshments will be served.

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Dear Martha's Vineyard
Jun
27

Dear Martha's Vineyard

It’s a special Saturday morning at Edgartown Books! We are excited to host author Gisela Clausen-Diaz, an acrylic painter and a teacher on Martha’s Vineyard, who will be signing copies of Dear Martha’s Vineyard, a children’s book that embraces the island’s multicultural roots.

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Back to the Cape
Jun
26

Back to the Cape

Award-winning author Judy Lannon, a Cape Cod resident, will be visiting the bookstore to sign copies of her new novel, Back to the Cape. Stop by and say hello!

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Love & Other Monsters
Jun
23

Love & Other Monsters

We’re thrilled to welcome Emily Franklin, bestselling author of The Lioness of Boston, to the store today to sign copies of her new book, Love & Other Monsters, which Foreward Reviews called a “transfixing historical novel [that] gives voice to Claire Clairmont, lover of Lord Byron and stepsister of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.”

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JAWS Memories
Jun
22

JAWS Memories

Matt Taylor is an award-winning author and a 15th-generation resident of Martha’s Vineyard, where he resides with his wife and children. His 2011 debut book, JAWS: Memories From Martha’s Vineyard, was re-released in 2025 to commemorate the film’s 50thanniversary. Stop by “Amity Books” today and get your copy!

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The Book of Quint
Jun
22

The Book of Quint

From 1945 to 1968, witness Quint survive the greatest naval tragedy in history with the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, and the events that bring him to Amity Island where he becomes a legend of the North Atlantic. Meet Ryan Dacko, the author of this Jaws universe expansion novel, today at “Amity Books” and get your copy!

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FINATICS: 50 Years of JAWS, JAWS 2: The Making of the Hollywood Sequel, and MORE!
Jun
19

FINATICS: 50 Years of JAWS, JAWS 2: The Making of the Hollywood Sequel, and MORE!

On JAWS anniversary weekend, author Michael A. Smith will be signing three of his JAWS-related books: Finatics: 50 Years of JAWS, JAWS 2: The Making of a Hollywood Sequel, and Edith Blake’s bestselling 1975 updated in 2025, On Location: On Martha’s Vineyard — The Making of the Movie JAWS. Stop by “Amity Books” today and enjoy everything JAWS!

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The Power of the Prompt
Jun
14

The Power of the Prompt

Visit the store today and meet author Lara O’Brien, who will be signing copies of her new book, The Power of the Prompt, which tells the inspirational story of an Irish writing workshop. Stop by and say hello!

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Dash-Nineteen_
Jun
13

Dash-Nineteen_

Author and island resident Benita Jane will be signing copies of her latest novel, Dash-Nineteen_ , a fascinating story of technology working for us and against us. Stop by and say hello and get your signed copy!

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Morning Glory Girl
May
24

Morning Glory Girl

Stop by and say hello today to summer resident Maria Anne Lenihan, who’ll be signing copies of Morning Glory Girl, a romance book that takes place on Martha’s Vineyard.

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