Upcoming Events
Eden Unger Bowditch
The Book Escape in Federal Hill (805 Light St)
Saturday, July 16th, 2011, 1pm - 3pm
FREE
Author of The Atomic Weight of Secrets, Eden Unger Bowditch, will visit to sign copies of her book and to give reading and to answer questions. Ms. Bowditch has a stellar resume and recently appeared on WYPR and the Mark Steiner show to talk about her book and travels. This book, the first in a trilogy, is a fabulous read for teens and adults alike.
Huge Sale at Light St Store!
The Book Escape in Federal Hill (805 Light St)
Saturday, July 16th, 2011, 10am - 7pm
FREE
Book Pass members get 50% off of all used shelved books. Non-members get 25% off of all used shelved books. This event only happens several times a year. Don't miss it!
Past Events
Huge Sale at Calvert St Store!
The Book Escape in Downtown Baltimore(10 N Calvert St)
Friday, February 4th, 2011, 10am - 6pm
FREE
Book Pass members get 50% off of all used shelved books. Non-members get 25% off of all used shelved books.
John Woestendiek Signing
The Book Escape in Federal Hill (805 Light St)
Saturday, February 5th, 2011, 1pm - 3pm
FREE
Author of Dog, Inc. will visit to sign copies of his book. He will also be available for discussion and to answer questions. 20% of Dog, Inc. sales from this event will be donated to BARCS Franky Fund to help sick or injured animals.
Huge Sale at Light St Store!
The Book Escape in Federal Hill (805 Light St)
Saturday, February 5th, 2011, 10am - 6pm
FREE
Book Pass members get 50% off of all used shelved books. Non-members get 25% off of all used shelved books.
The Robert Florio Show: Painting Exhibition and Meet the Author
The Book Escape in Downtown Baltimore(10 N Calvert St)
Thursday and Friday, December 16-17, 2010, 12pm - 3pm
FREE
The energetic and inspiring Robert Florio will be painting, talking about his autobiography Life! It Must be a Comedy, and perhaps even performing some comedy in front of our store. Expect this to be a lively Saturday at The Book Escape.
Buy One, Get One Free Science Fiction and Fantasy
The Book Escape(at 805 Light St AND at 10 N Calvert St)
November 2010
FREE
Second book must be of equal or lesser value. Sale only applicable to used books in shelves, not online inventory. This offer cannot be combined with any other sale or discount. Store credit is not applicable to discounted items.
Carol Millward Signing
The Book Escape in Federal Hill (805 Light St)
Sunday, November 14th, 2010, 1pm - 3pm
FREE
Carol Millward will sign copies of her newest young adult novel Star in the Middle. She will also be available for discussion and to answer questions.
The Robert Florio Show: Painting Exhibition and Book Signing
The Book Escape in Federal Hill (805 Light St)
Saturday, October 30th, 2010 1pm - 6pm
FREE
The energetic and inspiring Robert Florio will be painting, talking about his autobiography Life! It Must be a Comedy, and perhaps even performing some comedy in front of our store. Expect this to be a lively Saturday at The Book Escape.
Talk and Signing with Rob Gutro
The Book Escape in Federal Hill(805 Light Street)
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 1pm - 3pm
FREE
Spiritualist Rob Gutro will join us for a talk and perhaps be given a chance to put his powers to work in our store.
"Meet the Author" Day
The Book Escape, 805 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Saturday, July 10th, 2010 12pm - 4pm
FREE
We are proud to support local authors by having a group signing and reading. For more about the authors and other details click here.
Federal Hill's First Thursdays
The Book Escape, 805 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 10am - 6pm
FREE
Several Federal Hill shops and boutiques will be offering discounts this Thursday. We will be offering 10% off on all in-store books. This is in addition to any Book Pass discounts.
Downtown Store(10 N. Calvert St.) Grand Opening
The Book Escape, 10 N Calvert St, Downtown Baltimore
Friday, April 30th, 2010 to Friday, May 7th, 2010
We will celebrate our grand opening with a week of sales, contests or maybe even a party. Details to be announced.
Drink the Tea Signing and Reading
The Book Escape in Federal Hill, 805 Light Street, Baltimore, MD
DATE CHANGED to Sunday, April 18th, 2010 11am - 1pm
FREE
Washington, DC author Thomas Kaufman will sign copies of his new mystery novel Drink the Tea. Kaufman will read from the book and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served.
The Book Escape Opens a Second Location
The Book Escape, 10 N Calvert St, Downtown Baltimore
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 10am - 6pm
We just opened a store at 10 N Calvert St in Downtown Baltimore. We are very excited about our newest location. Our hours are 10am - 6pm Monday through Saturday.