Chris is coming to Garden City, NY and will be chatting wth the wonderful novelist, Alyson Richman!
2025-05-02 11:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Garden City Hotel, 45 7th Street, Garden City, NY, 11530, United States
Chris will be coming to Garden City, NY, for the Friends of the Port Washington Library’s 56th annual Book and Author Luncheon. He’ll be in conversation with Alyson Richman, author of such wonderful novels as 2024’s THE TIME KEEPERS. (They both promise to be extra charming.)
Learn more at: https://pwpl.org/fol/
This is a ticketed event, and tickets go on sale on March 1. So, mark your calendar to get your tickets and mark your calendar to join us!

Chris is Coming to Wilmington, MA!
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Shriners’ Auditorium, 99 Forham Road, Wilmington, MA, 01887, United States
Chris will be returning to Wilmington, MA for the first time since his 2004 novel, “Before You Know Kindness,” to discuss “The Jackal’s Mistress” — as well as his life and work.
The event will be held at the Shriner’s Auditorium at 99 Forham Road, and is free!
Books will be for sale, thanks to the Book Shop at Beverly Farms.

Chris is returning to the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, Vermont
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Northshire Bookstore, 4869 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT, United States
Chris is delighted to be returning to the Nortshire’s Manchester, VT store! He’ll be discussing his latest instant bestseller, The Jackal’s Mistress, with Joe Donahue of WAMC/Northeast Public Radio.
In this Civil War love story, inspired by a real-life friendship across enemy lines, the wife of a missing Confederate soldier discovers a wounded Yankee officer and must decide what she’s willing to risk for the life of a stranger.
“Within a world of violence and injustice, an unlikely hero emerges to save a wounded Union soldier: a southern woman whose loyalty lies with humanity more than any army. Through their common struggle for survival, Bohjalian constructs a brutal image of the bloodshed and fear that made up the Civil War, and the compassion and understanding that persists even in such terrifying times.” —Northshire Bookseller Michael Hueglin
Tickets are required for this event and can be purchased via the eventbrite link below.

Chris is coming to Bristol, Connecticut.
2025-06-05 11:30 - 14:00 | Double Tree by HIlton, 42 Century Dr., Bristol, CT, 06010, United States
Chris is returning to Bristol, CT for the first time since 2017, celebrating the Friends of the Bristol Public Library!
Note, this is a $39 ticketed event that includes lunch.
It will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton and begins at 11:30 a.m.
He promises to be extra charming! Join him!

Chris is coming to Saratoga Springs.
2025-10-05 | Saratoga Book Festival, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Chris will be speaking on Sunday, October 5, at the Saratoga Springs Book Festival.
Details to come — but you can learn a bit here:
www.saratogabookfestival.org

Chris is coming to Marion, Ohio!
2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Marion Public Library, 445 East Church Street, Marion, OH, 43302, United States
Chris will be coming to Marion, Ohio for the very first time this fall, discussing his life and work.
Mark your calendar and plan to join him!

Chris will be speaking in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
Chris will be speaking at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Details to come, but mark your calendars!

Chris is coming to Worcester, Massachusetts -- with Wally Lamb and Kristina Forest.
2025-11-06 17:45 - 21:00 | Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
An Evening of Authors, Books and Community to celebrate the Worcester Public Library: Chris Bohjalian, Kristina Forest, and Wally Lamb!
“Celebrate Our Library!” is the annual fundraiser of the Worcester Public Library Foundation. The evening will feature complimentary beer, wine, and signature drink, food by Simply Delicious Catering, and a moderated discussion by three award winning authors. The proceeds raised will benefit the programs and services of the Worcester Public Library.
Learn more or get your tickets in the link below.

Chris is coming to Sarasota, FL!
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Selby Library, 1331 First Street, Sarasota, Florida, United States
Chris will be part of the 2025 Off the Page Literary Celebration!
Please join him on Saturday, November 15, at 3:00 pm at the Selby Library, as he discusses his life and work.

Meet Chris in Manhattan!
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Union League Club, 38 East 37th Street, New York, NY, United States
Chris will be joining the Union League Club for their annual holiday book sale. Join him — and so many other writers you read! (After all, books make great gifts.)

Chris is returning to New Jersey!
2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Saint Elizabeth University, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
In a program to honor the legacy of the Armenian Genocide, Chris will be discussing why history matters — including how the young Nazis were inspired by the Young Turks. But he will also be discussing his work and career, and his journeys to Historic Armenia. Please join him — the event is free and open to the public.
It will be at the Dolan Auditorium-Annunciation Center. Doors open at 6 for a traditional Armenian meal, followed by music and Chris’s remarks at 7 p.m.

Chris will be speaking in Boise, ID!
2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Egyptian Theatre, 700 West Main Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Please mark your calendar and plan on joining Chris when he returns to Boise, ID to discuss his life and work at the majestic Egyptian Theatre!
Stay tuned for details!

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in South Burlington, Vermont!
2026-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 | South Burlington Public Library, 180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont, 05403
Chris will be appearing at the South Burlington Public Library, discussing THE AMATEUR and his work with Lauren Maloney, news anchor on WVNY. This is the launch weekend for the new novel, so there will be plenty of swag — and stories.
Although the novel does no go on sale until August 4, books will be available for sale at the event by the South Burlington Barnes & Noble — and THE HARDCOVERS ARE HALF-PRICE, or only $16.50!
Be the first on your block to snag one!
Tickets are on sale right now at EventBrite. Click here.

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
2026-08-02 19:00 - 20:30 | The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, New Hasmpshire, 03801
Chris will be at the Portsmouth Music Hall “lounge” in conversation with the brilliant novelist, Lara Prescott. Sure, it’s a Sunday night, but please join the two of them. You’ll have a blast! Get your group together, pick a table (or a seat), and get your tickets today!
Link here.

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Concord, New Hampshire!
2026-08-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Bank of NH Stage, 16 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301
Gibson’s Bookstore, in conjunction with the Capitol Center for the Arts, is pleased to bring #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian to the Bank of NH Stage for The Amateur, as part of our author series, Authors on Main! Get your ticket and reserve your seat today — books will be for sale!
Here is the link for tickets.

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Westport, Connecticut!
2026-08-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Rd/, Westport, Connecticut
Join Chris at the Westport Library, in conversation with Catherine Shen of Connecticut Public.
Books, swag, and revealing conversation!
Get your tickets here!

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Greenville, South Carolina over lunch!
2026-08-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Soby’s, 207 S. Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina, 29601
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Midwives and The Flight Attendant: When a young woman, a golf prodigy, kills a caddy with a stray ball at the country club, the investigation of this freak accident reveals a dark and shocking tale of secret affairs, predatory men, and a teenager on trial. If you love Wally Lamb and Kristin Hannah, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Chris Bohjalian for The Amateur!
Note this is a ticketed LUNCH event at Soby’s, hosted by M. Judson Booksellers The ticket include a delicious lunch, a book, and (well) Chris. Get your tickets here!

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Greenville, South Carolina over drinks!
2026-08-05 19:30 - 21:00 | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main Street, Greenville, SC, United States
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Midwives and The Flight Attendant: When a young woman, a golf prodigy, kills a caddy with a stray ball at the country club, the investigation of this freak accident reveals a dark and shocking tale of secret affairs, predatory men, and a teenager on trial. If you love Wally Lamb and Kristin Hannah, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Chris Bohjalian for The Amateur!
Note this is a ticketed event at the store that comes with a book and booze and (yup) Chris. Get your tickets here!

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!
2026-08-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Pine Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577, United States
Chris will be returning to Myrtle Beach for the fourth book tour in a row! Why? Because Litchfield Books readers and Myrtle Beach readers are TREASURES! He will be sharing his new novel, THE AMATEUR.
Note, this is a ticketed lunch event — and the Pine Lakes Golf and Country Club provides a GREAT lunch. The cost for lunch and the book (signed or personalized) and meeting Chris is $62. Get your ticket by clicking here.

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in a VIRTUAL event hosted by the Poisoned Pen!
2026-08-06 20:15 - 21:15 | Vermont
Watch Chris in conversation with icon Barbara Peters, founder of the Poisoned Pen, as they discuss THE AMATEUR and mysteries and literature in 2026.
Their conversation is 6:15 pm mountain time — which means, for instance, 8:15 pm on the east coast and 5:15 p, on the west coast.
Here is the store’s YouTube channel where you watch for free.
OR you can watch here on Facebook, also for free.
Signed books will be available to ship, and the Poisoned Pen ships all around the world.

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in New Windsor, Maryland!
2026-08-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Windsor Station at New Windsor Fire Hall, 101 High Street, New Windsor, Maryland, 21776
Day for Book Lovers features an author talk, book signing, luncheon (with assorted, delicious tea sandwiches, salads, and scrumptious desserts), and previews of new and upcoming releases. Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main.
Tickets are $70 each and include luncheon and a signed copy of The Amateur by Chris Bohjalian.
Tickets will be sold until we reach capacity or 7/25/2026.
Purchase Tickets Here!

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Severna Park, Maryland!
2026-08-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Park Books, 555 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, Maryland, 21146
Join Chris in conversation with the brilliant novelist, Jung Yun, as they discuss dread — which clearly marks a LOT of their work!
Exact location — store or nearby theater — to come.
But mark your calendars!

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
2026-08-08 18:00 - 19:30 | James Lorah Memorial Home, 100 North Broad Street, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 18901
Join us in welcoming back the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Midwives and The Flight Attendant, Chris Bohjalian, as he stops in Doylestown, PA, as a part of his book tour for The Amateur on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, at 6:00 pm. Chris will be in conversation with book influencer Katie Fulton.
This is a ticketed event. Each ticket includes admission for one person and a hardcover copy of The Amateur. Get your ticket here!

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
2026-08-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Vermont
Join Chris and the critically acclaimed bestselling novelist Jennifer Weiner in conversation over a mid-morning breakfast!
Hosted by the wonderful Where the Sidewalk Ends Bookstore.
Ticket details to come, but please mark your calendars!

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Cohassett, Massachusetts.
2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Cohasset Lightkeepers, 15 Lighthouse Lane, Cohasset, Massachusetts, 02025
Join Chris and the critically acclaimed bestselling novelist Jenna Blum in conversation over mid-morning coffee!
Hosted by the wonderful Buttonwoods Books.
Get your tickets here and please mark your calendars!

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Watertown, Massachusetts!
2026-08-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Armenian Museum of America, 65 Main Street, Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
We pleased to announce we are hosting an evening of conversation with acclaimed novelist Chris Bohjalian and author Nancy Kricorian in celebration of the launch of Bohjalian’s latest novel, The Amateur.
Join us on Tuesday, August 11, from 7:00–8:30 PM for a thought-provoking discussion exploring literature, history, storytelling, and the creative process.
Admission

$35 for members (includes signed book)

$50 for non-members (includes signed book)

Space is limited. We encourage guests to reserve their seats early.
Get your tickets here.

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Westerly, Rhode Island.
2026-08-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Ocean House, 1 Bluff Avenue, Westerly, Rhode Island, 02891
Join Chris and the wonderful novelist Deborah Goodrich-Royce in conversation in Deborah’s revered Ocean House Author Series.
Get your tickets right here!

Meet THE AMATEUR -- and Chris -- in Montpelier.
2026-08-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602
Join Chris at Bear Pond Books when he shares the story behind THE AMATEUR.
Get your tickets here!
