Geo Rutherford - Spooky Rivers- at Conn Ave

Geo Rutherford presents her new illustrated nonfiction book, *Spooky Rivers*, an exploration of unusual, mysterious, and fascinating rivers around the world. The presentation is followed by a book signing with Rutherford.

Rutherford is an artist, educator, and bestselling author, as well as the author of *Spooky Lakes*. She previously worked as an art educator and holds a BFA from Eastern Michigan University and an MFA from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. She lives with her dog, Padfoot, beside a lake in Sauk City, Wisconsin, where she paints, writes, and researches watery mysteries.

When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Showtimes: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Venue: Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Tickets: Price not available

Signing: Attendees must show proof of purchasing either *Spooky Rivers* or *Spooky Lakes* from Politics & Prose to join the signing line.

Featured Book: *Spooky Rivers: 25 Strange and Mysterious Rivers that Snake Across Our Planet*, a hardcover from the *Haunted Hydrology* series. The book is priced at $25.99 and is scheduled for publication on September 15, 2026.

Related Book: *Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet*, a hardcover priced at $24.99 and published September 24, 2024. It is described as an illustrated nonfiction exploration of mysterious lakes and is associated with Rutherford’s popular “Spooky Lake Month” series.

Category: Children and teens