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

The Carousel Man
Join us on Friday the13th for a book signing with Stephen Sayers for his latest supernatural thriller, The Carousel Man.

Callahan's Cottage
An Author’s Talk and Book Signing event with Judy Lannon of Callahan’s Cottage.

JAWS 50th Anniversary Author Events
Our JAWS 50th Anniversary event includes three related authors at the store from DESIGNING JAWS and FINATICS: 50 YEARS OF JAWS.

Spielberg: The First Ten Years
RECENTLY ADDED TO OUR JAWS 50TH AUTHOR SIGNINGS! Meet filmmaker/author Laurent Bouzereau as he signs copies of SPIELBERG: THE FIRST TEN YEARS, a must-have deluxe volume for JAWS enthusiasts.


Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the set of JAWS and Beyond
With author Christopher Shaw Myers, Robert Shaw’s nephew.

Shark Summer
Ira Marcks will be signing copies of Shark Summer, his latest graphic novel that takes place on Martha’s Vineyard. Come meet the award-winning cartoonist.

Edgartown Books at the Carnegie: A Meet and Greet with Ryan Dacko, Author of The Book of Quint
A meet and greet with author Ryan Dacko of the Book of Quint at the Carnegie Heritage Center.

The Book of Quint
As part of our JAWS 50th celebration, author Ryan Dacko of The Book of Quint will sign his JAWS universe expansion novel at the store.

The Tamir & Naya series
Dr. Ashlee Yates Flanagan will be signing copies of The Tamir & Naya series, books geared toward ages 3-7 that show kids it’s okay to feel, and that they’re not alone.

Project Griddle: The Versatile Art of Grilling on a Flattop
Celebrate the 4th with New York Times bestselling author and five times James Beard Award winner Steven Raichlen, who will visit Edgartown Books to sign copies of his latest book, PROJECT GRIDDLE.

The Martha's Vineyard Cookbook
It’s Cookbook Weekend at Edgartown Books! Martha’s Vineyard resident and author Julia Blanter will sign copies of The Martha’s Vineyard Cookbook, an edible tour of the island’s six towns.

Wôpanâak Seasons: Seeqan, Neepun, Keepun, Pupoon
BOOK LAUNCH! Martha’s Vineyard author Carrie Vanderhoop will sign copies of her new children’s book that celebrates the land and the joy of family and community,

The Worm Family Has Its Picture Taken
Children’s book author, Jennifer Frank, will be at the store signing copies of her hilarious picture book from a Caldecott Honor illustrator.

Edgartown Books at The Carnegie: The Pirate's Wife
Join us for a fascinating presentation by Dr. Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos, a women’s historian with a special interest in 18th century maritime history, about The Pirate’s Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd at The Carnegie, 58 North Water Street, Edgartown.

The World of Peter Dunham
Los Angeles-based interior designer Peter Dunham will sign copies of The World of Peter Dunham, featuring a dynamic mix of projects presented in stunning photographs.

When Charlie Met Joan: The Tragedy of the Chaplin Trials and the Failings of American Law
Retired New York Supreme Court judge and frequent legal contributor to MSNBC and CNN Diane Kiesel will sign copies of When Charlie Met Joan, a deep dive into the series of trials involving silent film star Charlie Chaplin.

Grit & Ghosts: Following the Trail of Eight Tenacious Women Across a Century
Historian Robin Foster, a Martha’s Vineyard summer resident, will sign copies of her new illuminating group biography, Grit & Ghosts.

Considering Us
Meet author Jenn Bouchard as she signs copies of her latest novel, Considering Us, which Indie Reader called “a perfect read for romance lovers.”

Edgartown Books at The Carnegie: Our Last Vineyard Summer
Join us for a book signing and conversation with bestselling novelist Brooke Lea Foster about her new novel, Our Last Vineyard Summer at The Carnegie, 58 North Water Street, Edgartown.

The Pirate's Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd
Meet Daphne Geanacopoulos, the author of the fascinating biography about a little-known accomplice to Captain Kidd, one of the most notorious pirates of the seas — his wife, Sarah Kidd.

100 Things to Do in Massachusetts Before You Die
Meet award-winning food and travel writer Kim Foley MacKinnon as she signs copies of her books that explore the Bay State and all its must-see spots!

The Scrapbook
Pick up your copy of “one of Boston Globe’s Best Summer 2025 Books” — THE SCRAPBOOK, the story of an intense first love haunted by history and family memory inspired by the startling WWII scrapbook of author Heather Clark’s own grandfather.

Blood in the Water: The Untold Story of a Family Tragedy
With NYT bestselling author Casey Sherman.

Independent Bookstore Day with Three Author Events
Join us in celebration of Independent Book Store Day with Kate Feiffer, Paul Karasik, and Julia Spiro.