What we’re about
Calling all book lovers! This is a group for people who like to attend author events and discussions about the publishing industry. We not only host authors, like most bookstores and libraries, we also host evenings with publishing professionals for a real behind the scenes experience. We even do dinners with chef authors and other authors! Fountain hosts over 150 authors a year in store and in venues around Richmond on a huge range of topics. You're bound to find something you like on our calendar soon!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Read Up Richmond: Linda Janet Holmes' "Safe in a Midwife's Hands"Richmond Public Library- Main Branch, Richmond, VA
We hear you Richmond! You want to hear more from author Linda Janet Holmes so we've brought her back. Holmes will discuss her book Safe in a Midwife's Hands: Birthing Traditions from Africa to the American South. In her book, Holmes uses the power of oral history and interviews to tell the story of African and African American midwives throughout history. She'll also discuss her work in the field of birthing justice and alternative approaches to birth in a medical system that all too often fails Black mothers.
The event will be livestreamed on the Richmond Public Library YouTube channel. Virtual attendees who register will receive the livestream link 48 hours before the event.
RSVP HERE:
https://rvalibrary.libcal.com/event/13639997This is an official tie-in program to Richmond Public Library's annual Read Up Richmond author event.
- All Fired Up Launch with MK EnglandFountain Bookstore Inc, Richmond, VA
Two of our favorites at once! This is a launch party for MK's first adult romance, and they'll be in conversation with Sara Raasch at the store.
About the Book:
A fire-starting scientist and a bi firefighter team up to save their best friend from an epic mistake in this celebration of queer joy, perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Ashley Herring Blake.Nicole Wells left Seattle two years ago for a master’s in fire dynamics and some much-needed space. Now she’s back, ready to hit reset on her life…and take one last chance on best friend/unrequited love Skylar Clark. But Nic’s plans crumble when Skylar announces she’s quitting her job and moving to Fiji for secret reasons—another typical Skylar disaster in the making. It’s a giant red flag, and Nic feels like she’s the only one who sees it… Until she meets Kira.
Kira McKinney stepped in as Skylar’s safety net friend while Nic was away. She’s got plenty of her own problems—can’t get promoted, cancels all her dates, her fire chief father’s legacy—but when Skylar makes her announcement, Kira knows she’s needed again. Fortunately, Kira finds an ally in Nic, and when talking to Skylar doesn’t work, there’s only one option left: shenanigans.
But as all their efforts go up in smoke, one thing becomes wildly clear. The situation between Nic and Kira is heating up…but they’ll have to let go of the past first if they don’t want to get burned.
About the Author:
M. K. England grew up on the Space Coast of Florida watching shuttle launches from the backyard. These days, they live on a micro-farm in rural Virginia packed with video and board games, plants, D&D books, Star Wars memorabilia, and their preschooler’s giant personality. They’re probably covered in dirt right now. MK is the author of ten novels for kids, teens, and adults and a forthcoming interactive novel with Choice of Games. You can find them at mkengland.com.Sara Raasch grew up among the cornfields of Ohio and currently lives in the historical corridor of southeastern Virginia. She is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books for young adults. In her debut adult novel, Raasch offers readers all the joy, irreverent wit, and crackling sexiness of your favorite sweet-as-a candy-cane holiday romp.
