Newport’s Charter Books will welcome bestselling author and screenwriter Casey Sherman for a free evening event on Wednesday, July 16th at 6 p.m. Sherman, known for his 2009 book “The Finest Hours” which Disney adapted into a 2016 film starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck, will present his latest work “Blood in the Water” at […]
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Bestselling author Sarah MacLean to host cocktail event in Newport
Charter Books in Newport is hosting New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean for a summer cocktail event on July 14, 2025, at Ocean Cliff in Newport. The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. and features MacLean discussing her new book, “These Summer Storms,” which is perfect for readers who love family drama and […]
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Charter Books to celebrate 4th birthday on Independent Bookstore Day, Saturday, April 26
A nationwide celebration of all things literary is returning to Newport on April 26. Independent Bookstore Day honors bookstores across the country annually on the final Friday in April with exclusive books, contests, author appearances, and special treats for visitors. We spoke to Steve Iwanski at Charter Books in Newport to learn more about what […]
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Legendary folk hero Joan Baez made several stops in Newport recently
Joan Baez made several appearances in Newport as of late. The folk icon touched down among familiar ground at the Newport Folk Festival over the weekend, starting out with a lowkey poetry reading of her newly released debut poetry book, When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance, which had released this past April. […]
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Charter Books to welcome Author Laird Hunt February 6 at 6PM
Story by Ruthie Wood Newport’s indie bookstore, Charter Books, is celebrating the release of Float Up, Sing Down, the new collection of short stories from Laird Hunt, in an evening with the author on February 6 at 6PM. Set in the same rural Indiana town as his 2021 novel Zorrie (a National Book Award Finalist), […]
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‘Six Picks’ holiday book shopping: Books about Newport
With the holiday shopping season reaching its peak over the next couple of weekends, now is the time to shop. Here are a few ideas for the book lover in your life; Newport-themed books curated by Charter Books owner Steve Iwanski, for you to add to your collection. Happy shopping! Newport Cottages 1835-1890: The Summer […]
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Independent Bookstore Day to celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday, April 29
Indie bookstore fans – your day is almost here! Saturday, April 29, is Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate and shop at your local independently-owned bookstore. IBD is a one-day national party at indie bookstores nationwide held annually since 2014. Bookstores large and small around the region have special events planned for Saturday. We spoke […]
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City On Fire: Charter Books to host a book signing with Author Don Winslow on April 22
With City on Fire, Rhode Island native Don Winslow delivered the best-reviewed crime novel of 2022, topping over 20 best-of-the-year lists, receiving rave reviews from the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, and many others. Now, the #1 internationally bestselling author of the Cartel trilogy (The Power of the […]
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‘Six Picks’ holiday book shopping: Best books about Newport
With the holiday shopping season reaching its peak over the next couple of weekends, we’ll be sharing some ideas for unique gifts available locally. Here’s a nice list of Newport-related books for you to consider curated by Charter Books proprietor Steve Iwanski. There’s a good mix of fiction and non-fiction, some art, and a little […]
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Charter Books will host Phillip Dodd, author of ‘An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture’, for a book signing and presentation on June 30
Charter Books this week announced that they will host Phillip Dodd, author of An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City for a book signing and presentation at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 30. Featuring the work of architects familiar to all visitors of the Newport mansions, Charter Books says that this book is […]
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Independent Bookstore Day returns Saturday, April 30
Bookworms, your time has come. Saturday, April 30th is Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate and shop at your local independently owned bookstore. IBD is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country every year. Bookstores large and small around the region have special events planned for Saturday. We […]
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Charter Books to host journalist, historian, and author Nancy Rubin Stuart as she presents ‘Poor Richard’s Women’ on April 21
Charter Books will host a presentation and book signing by Nancy Rubin Stuart, author of Poor Richard’s Women: Deborah Read Franklin and the Other Women Behind the Founding Father. On Thursday, April 21 at 6:00 pm, Nancy Rubin Stuart will discuss her new book, a biography of the women in the life of Benjamin Franklin. […]
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Kristin Hersh to appear with Dave Narcizo at Charter Books Sept. 3
Kristin Hersh, a Newport native who co-founded the legendary alt-rock band Throwing Muses with her stepsister Tanya Donelly, will appear for a conversation with bandmate and drummer Dave Narcizo on September 3rd. The event is scheduled for 7PM at Charter Books, at 8 Broadway in Newport. Kristin Hersh (Photo: Peter Mellekas) Hersh will be discussing […]
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What’s Up Interview: Steve Iwanski of Charter Books – Opening this weekend
Bookselling is what I love, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life doing it here in Newport.