The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is thrilled to welcome local author Steven Williams to Harrisburg for a conversation and signing on his new book, Skadi and the Geats. Williams will be in conversation with State Representative Patty Kim. Steven Grier Williams’s latest work of fantasy, Skadi and the Geats, is the third of the Prose Edda Series. The heart of the mysterious Ironwood forest has been pillaged and turned into a mine. Hrothgar, the Earl of Lejre has staked his claim as ruler of Midgard, but with force and violence which leaves the kingdom in his grip.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is thrilled to welcome renowned translator Mark Harman to Harrisburg for a panel discussion and signing on his new work of translation, Selected Stories by Franz Kafka. Harman will be in conversation with local university professors Kerry Wallach and Scott Lerner. Selected Stories presents new, exquisite renderings of short works by one of the indisputable masters of the form.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is honored to host award-winning theoretical physicist Sean Carroll in Harrisburg for a presentation and signing on his new book, Quanta and Fields: The Biggest Ideas in the Universe. Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound theories, explaining every step in a uniquely accessible way.

LANCASTER, Pa. (April 25, 2024) – Tanger Outlets Lancaster expands its footwear options with the addition of popular retailer Cole Haan. Opening near Levi’s, the beloved shoe brand boasts a variety of casual and dress options for men and women, joining other shopper-favorite stores like Brooks Brothers, HeyDude, New Balance, Nike and more. “We’re excited to welcome another top-tier brand like Cole Haan to our growing roster of sought-after retailers,” said Tanger Lancaster Marketing Director Monica Trego.

LEMOYNE ARBOR DAY FESTIVAL Lemoyne Borough is hosting our 2nd annual free community outreach educational event for children and adults of all ages on Saturday, 4/27/2023 from 10 am – 2 pm at Memorial Park in Lemoyne.

Strasburg Heritage Society is hosting its biennial Garden Tour on Saturday, June 8th from 10 - 4 and on Sunday, June 9th from 12 - 4. Several gardens in the Strasburg area will be included. The garden at the Gonder Mansion on W. Main St. is included this year. Tickets are $15 if ordered in advance. They will be sold on EventBrite and at the Speckled Hen and Main Street Antiques in Strasburg. Tickets will be $20 the days of the event. The ticket station will be at the Presbyterian Church on S. Decatur St. Don't wait. It will be another two years until the tour is offered again.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is honored to welcome New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara to Harrisburg for a conversation and signing on his new novel of historical fiction, The Shadow of War: A Novel of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Shaara will be in conversation with local journalist Karen Hendricks. From the bestselling author comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Crisis.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Adam Higginbotham to Harrisburg for a conversation and signing on his new book, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space. From the New York Times bestselling author of Midnight in Chernobyl comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger disaster, based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research—a riveting history that reads like a thriller.

Profiles in Mental Health Courage portrays the dramatic journeys of a diverse group of Americans who have struggled with their mental health. This book offers deeply compelling stories about the bravery and resilience of those living with a variety of mental illnesses and addictions. Several years ago, Patrick J. Kennedy shared the story of his personal and family challenges with mental illness and addiction—and the nation’s—in his bestselling memoir, A Common Struggle.