Name: Tell-Tale Talks Featuring: Diana Peterfreund
Start: 2026-11-18
End: 2026-11-18

Echelon is a rustic modern wine bar located in Shockoe Slip on East Cary Street in Richmond less than a mile from the Virginia State Capital. A casual elegant atmosphere founded by the owners of Lost Creek Winery in Northern Virginia offering over 150 wines by the bottle and over 30 wines by the glass featuring Lost Creek, Virginia, Domestic and International wines from around the world. These wines are paired perfectly with our scratch-kitchen small plates with international culinary flare. We offer customized flights to allow anyone new to wine as well as knowledgable of wine to explore. Looking to expand the palate? Don’t forget to join our wine club to further explore the world of wine!

Echelon Wine Bar

Traditional Japanese. Full sushi bar upstairs and hibachi tables downstairs. The extensive drink list includes exotic cocktails, sake and Japanese beer. Dinner only on Saturday.

Kobe Japanese Steaks & Sushi

A Taste of Thailand in every bite and every room. Eat Well, Live kindly

Kin-D Thai Kitchen

Traditional dishes and lighter fare with Celtic music. Spacious outdoor deck and patio. Large parties welcome.

Sine Irish Pub & Restaurant

Where American Cuisine Meets Southern Charm In the heart of Shockoe Slip, our casually elegant restaurant, The Dining Room at The Berkeley Hotel, serves seasonally inspired regional dishes and southern inspired American cuisine. The Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Start with Chef William’s version of fried green tomatoes topped with Virginia bourbon bacon Jam then try our signature lump crab cakes and finish your meal with a slice of our own peach pecan pie. On Saturdays and Sundays enjoy our a’la carte brunch, serving specialties like house-made corned beef hash & our Chesapeake omelet with lump crab meat, asparagus and gruyere cheese. Holidays are celebrated with very special menus throughout the year. Come enjoy our comfortable, inviting atmosphere and warm hospitality with a spectacular view of Shockoe Slip. We also feature a separate bar with hand-crafted cocktails, a large wine list specializing in Virginia wineries and a lighter fare menu. Visit us soon; complimentary valet parking is always available to our dining guests.

The Berkeley Richmond, Outset Collection by Hilton

A fresh new way to do breakfast and lunch

Benedict on Cary

A Richmond landmark with slow-roasted prime rib, steaks and fresh seafood. There’s also a nightclub in the basement.

Tobacco Company

New York Bagels and Deli

The 40-minute, historically narrated tours of the James River and Kanawha Canal operate throughout the season, seven days a week from May through October, and with varying hours in April and November. The boat tours travel along downtown Richmond's Canal Walk and review centuries of Richmond’s history, from Powhatan’s Chiefdom to the first commercially successful electric streetcar in the world, all while traveling in authentically styled boats. Tours depart on the hour from the canal’s Turning Basin at 139 Virginia Street, in Downtown Richmond. Boats can accommodate up to 25 passengers and are handicap accessible. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis at the Turning Basin’s ticket kiosk and online 18 hours in advance by visiting RiverfrontCanalCruises.com. Canal Cruise private charters are also available as one- or two-hour private boat tours that are a favorite for reunions, birthdays, engagements, corporate retreats, churches, clubs, and so many more group outings. Private charters may be scheduled for any day and time during the season but must be reserved a minimum of two weeks in advance at RiverfrontCanalCruises.com.

Riverfront Canal Cruises

We’re a community of runners, hikers, bikers and ballplayers. We’re an outdoor playground, designed by Mother Nature, with class III and IV rapids running right through our downtown. A 52-mile bike trail runs along the James. The Richmond Marathon and Ukrop’s 10k are huge celebrations, and the whole region comes out to cheer on our local teams. In fact, we’re so sports-minded that the Washington Redskins have their training camp right in the center of the city. Add to that awesome hotels, beautiful venues, attractions, art, craft beer, more than 900 restaurants and a convenient location, and you’ve got a top choice for your next sports event. Welcome to RVA!

From indoor to outdoor facilities, the Richmond region has the fields, pitches, diamonds, venues and the dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. 



Sports Richmond, VA

Join us at Fountain Bookstore on Wednesday, November 18th for a Tell-Tale Talk with author Diana Peterfreund, who will discuss her YA series: Ellen Poe.  
  
About Ellen Poe: For Evermore  
  
The thrilling sequel to Ellen Poe: The Forgotten Lore in which every mystery Ellen solves uncovers another buried secret about her family and the infamous poet, Edgar Allan Poe.  
  
Ellen Poe is no longer plagued by nightmares of scary restless spirits, and she’s even come to a truce with the oft-annoying ghost of her ancestor: Edgar Allan Poe. But when the coded journal that is tied to his spirit disappears from her family’s home, she’s convinced that the founder of a secret Poe society is responsible for the theft. Ellen finds a cryptic note from the woman, Sara High, and sets out on a dangerous quest to track down the family heirloom that takes Ellen from Baltimore to New York City to Richmond and back. At the same time, Ellen’s visions return, more terrifying than ever, and she realizes it’s not just the journal that’s in danger. Can she head off a potential murder in time? Or will Ellen find herself at the mercy of a killer who won’t stop until they’ve claimed Poe’s spirit for their very own?  
  
Diana Peterfreund has published sixteen novels for adults, teens, and kids. Her works have been named to the New York Public Library’s Books for the Teen Age list, the Capitol Choices reading list, the Texas LoneStar List, and the Sunshine State Young Reader Awards List, as well as Amazon’s Best Books of the Year. In addition, she’s written dozens of short stories and a variety of nonfiction essays about popular children’s literature. Diana lives in Maryland with her family.  
  
General Event Information:  
  
Schedule:  
5:30 pm – Doors open  
5:45 pm – Zoom meeting opens  
6:00 pm – Talk begins  
  
Virtual Livestream:  
Virtual ticket holders will be sent a Zoom webinar link for the livestream the day of the event. The Zoom invitation is also included in the confirmation email received upon purchase.  
  
Weather:  
This installment takes place indoors at Fountain Bookstore.  
  
Food & Drink:  
One glass of wine included in in-person admission.  
  
Other:  
Chairs provided.  
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Can’t make it in person? The talk can be streamed virtually! Select the Livestream ticket option at check out. Virtual ticket holders will be sent a Zoom webinar link for the livestream the day of the event.  
  
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