Nov
3
9:00 AM09:00
Jan
18
9:00 AM09:00
Libraries for Kids International—Bluffton, SC
Check website for official time: https://www.libraries4kids.org/events
Jan
28
9:00 AM09:00
St. Simon’s Literary Guild—St. Simon’s Island, GA
Check website for official time: https://litguildssi.org/events
Oct
30
6:00 PM18:00
Oct
22
9:00 AM09:00
M. Judson Booksellers – new Fountain Inn location
Check website for official time: https://mjudsonbooks.com/fountain-inn/
Oct
20
9:00 AM09:00
Williamsburg Technical College (Reading/Signing)—Kingstree, SC
Check website for official time: https://www.wiltech.edu/
Oct
20
9:00 AM09:00
Oct
15
5:00 PM17:00
Lemuria Books (In conversation with Gerry Wilson)—Jackson, MS
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/lemuria-bookstore/scott-gould-gerry-wilson-event/2952277921803992/
Oct
14
9:00 AM09:00
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Check website for official time: https://www.uab.edu/home/
Oct
12
6:00 PM18:00
BOOKCLUB Independent Bookstore—Fort Payne, AL
Learn more at: https://www.bookclubfp.com/
Oct
10
9:00 AM09:00
Southern Gothic Festival—Camden, SC
Learn more at: https://southerngothicfestival.com/festival-events/
Oct
9
10:45 AM10:45
Caffee Piccolo (Luncheon sponsored by Litchfield Books)—Pawley’s Island, SC
Learn more at: https://caffepiccolopawleys.com/
Oct
6
9:00 AM09:00
Charleston Southern University (Reading/Signing)—Charleston, SC
Check website for official time: https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/csu-events/calendar/
Oct
5
9:00 AM09:00
Buxton Books (In conversation with Dan Leach)—Charleston, SC
Check website for official time: https://www.buxtonbooks.com/events/events
Oct
1
9:00 AM09:00
Malaprop’s Bookstore (In conversation with Dale Neal)—Asheville, NC
Check website for official time: https://malaprops.com/
Sep
28
6:00 PM18:00
Book Launch at The Bohemian Café—Greenville, SC
Learn more at: https://www.thebohemiancafe.com/
Sep
16
to Sep 18
On the Same Page Literary Festival — West Jefferson, NC
Learn more at: https://ashecountyarts.org/on-the-same-page-literary-festival/
Nov
7
6:00 PM18:00
Old Orchard Creek General Store -- Hart's Grocery Author Series
Scott is a featured author in the 2025 Hart’s Grocery Author Series in Lansing, NC. Join him at the Old Orchard Creek General Store for a reading and signing. Copies of Peace Like a River will be available for purchase.
Nov
5
5:30 PM17:30
M. Judson Booksellers -- in conversation with Denise Smith Cline, celebrating her newest novel, The Resettlement of Vesta Blonik
Scott joins Denise Smith Cline to discuss her newest novel, The Resettlement of Vesta Blonik.
Oct
22
6:00 PM18:00
Buxton Books - 'Peace Like a River' Hits Chuck Town!
Back to Buxton!
Location: Buxton Books, 160 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The good folks at Buxton are ready to help celebrate the new novel,Peace Like a River.
Oct
21
7:00 PM19:00
The Stacks Bookstore - 'Peace Like a River' heads for Savannah
‘Peace Like a River’ in Savannah
Location: 2409 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Peace Like a River heads for the Georgia coast…
Oct
20
10:30 AM10:30
Author Talk Sponsored by Libraries for Kids International
Author Talk Sponsored by Kids for Libraries International
Location: The Roasting Room, 1297 May River Rd, Bluffton, SC (2nd floor above Corner Perk)
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 10:30AM
Author Scott Gould will be in Bluffton to discuss his novel Peace Like a River. This event is sponsored by Libraries for Kids International. Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5 to the sponsor. Books will be available for sale and signing. Reservations are required because seating is limited. Call or text Tamela Maxim at 843-683-4100 or email at tamela.maxim@libraries4kids.org to reserve a spot or with any questions.
Oct
15
12:00 PM12:00
Bookish Flights Podcast
Scott’s appearance on the Bookish Flights podcast airs today! Listen to Kara and Scott discuss Peace Like a River…and hear his “flight” of recommended books.
Oct
5
2:00 PM14:00
McIntyre's Books - in conversation with Majorie Hudson
McIntyre’s Books - in conversation with Marjorie Hudson
Location: McIntyre’s Books, 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312-8502
Join Scott and novelist Majorie Hudson as they celebrate the new novel, Peace Like a River.
Sep
22
4:00 PM16:00
Williamsburg Technical College, Kingstree, SC
Williamsburg Technical College
Location: 601 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy, Kingstree, SC 29556
Date: Monday, Sept. 22, 2025
Time: 4:00pm
Join Scott in Kingstree, the setting for Peace Like a River.
Sep
19
5:00 PM17:00
Pages Books and Coffee plus Crisanthemum Ceramics
Pottery and Books in Mount Airy!
Location: Pages Books & Coffee, 192 N. Main St. #200, Mt. Airy, NC 27030
Date: Friday, September 19 ,2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Pages Books & Coffee and Crisanthemum Ceramics are partnering to create a special celebration for Peace Like a River. Details to come!
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00
Scuppernong Books - in conversation with Tita Ramirez
Scuppernong Books - conversation with Tita Ramirez
Location: Scuppernong Books, 304 S. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Join Scott and novelist Tita Ramirez as they celebrate the launch of Peace Like a River.
Sep
11
5:30 PM17:30
M. Judson Booksellers -- in conversation with Dan Leach, celebrating his new novel, Junah at the End of the World
Scott joins Dan Leach to discuss Dan’s latest book, Junah at the End of the World.
Sep
10
6:00 PM18:00
All Good Books - in conversation with Elise Blackwell
All Good Books - in conversation with Elise Blackwell
Location: All Good Books, 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC 29205
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Join Scott and novelist Elise Blackwell as they celebrate the Midlands launch of Peace Like a River.
Sep
7
4:30 PM16:30
A Capella Books - in conversation with Julia Franks
A Capella Books - in conversation with Julia Franks
Location: 208 Haralson Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Author Scott Gould will be at A Capella Books with his much-anticipated new book Peace Like a River. He’ll be joined by novelist Julia Franks. Scott Gould is the author of five books, including The Hammerhead Chronicles, winner of the Eric Hoffer Award for Fiction, and Things That Crash, Things That Fly, which won a 2022 Memoir Prize for Books. His other honors include a Next Generation Indie Book Award, an IPPY Award for Fiction, the Larry Brown Short Story Award, and the S.C. Arts Commission Artist Fellowship in Prose. His work has appeared in several publications, including Kenyon Review, Black Warrior Review, Pangyrus, Crazyhorse, Pithead Chapel, Garden & Gun, and New Stories from the South, among others. He lives in Sans Souci, South Carolina.
Sep
6
3:00 PM15:00
Western North Carolina Launch of Peace Like a River
Western North Carolina Launch of Peace Like a River
Location: City Lights Bookstore, 3 E Jackson St, Sylva, NC 28779
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 6:30PM
Author Scott Gould will be at City Lights Bookstore to launch his much-anticipated new book Peace Like a River. Scott Gould is the author of five books, including The Hammerhead Chronicles, winner of the Eric Hoffer Award for Fiction, and Things That Crash, Things That Fly, which won a 2022 Memoir Prize for Books. His other honors include a Next Generation Indie Book Award, an IPPY Award for Fiction, the Larry Brown Short Story Award, and the S.C. Arts Commission Artist Fellowship in Prose. His work has appeared in several publications, including Kenyon Review, Black Warrior Review, Pangyrus, Crazyhorse, Pithead Chapel, Garden & Gun, and New Stories from the South, among others. He lives in Sans Souci, South Carolina.
Sep
4
6:00 PM18:00
Hub City Bookshop - in conversation with Michel Stone
Hub City Bookshop - In conversation with Michel Stone
Location: Hub City Bookshop, 186 W. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29306
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Join Scott and novelist Michel Stone for some Lowcountry flavor in the Upstate, courtesy of Peace Like a River.
Aug
29
10:45 AM10:45
Litchfield Books Exclusive Author Event
Litchfield Books Exclusive Author Event
Location: Caffe Piccolo 9428 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC, 29585
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 10:45 AM
Peace Like a River heads to the coast! Join Scott and Litchfield Books for an exclusive author luncheon at Caffe Piccolo. Tickets are available via the Litchfield Books website. Just follow the link below.