Book Signing at Conquest Books
2022-03-26 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Conquest Books, 323 15th Street, Ashland, KY, United States
Join author Matt Browning as he signs copies of his new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at Conquest Books in Ashland, KY, on Saturday, March 26, from noon to 3 p.m.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

Book Signing at Argo Books
2022-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Argo Books, 6 N Spring St, Buckhannon, WV, 26201, United States
Join author Matt Browning as he signs copies of his new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at the ARGO BOOKS on Saturday, April 2, at 1 p.m.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

Barnes & Noble, Morgantown, WV
2022-04-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Barnes & Noble Morgantown, 2814 University Town Centre Drive, Morgantown, WV, 26501, United States
Join author Matt Browning as he signs copies of his new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at the Morgantown Barnes & Noble on Saturday, April 16, at 2 p.m.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

Golden-Con: Golden Girls Convention, Chicago, IL
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-24 | NC
Join me at the first-ever GOLDEN-CON: THANK YOU FOR BEING A FAN Golden Girls convention!
Friends, pals and confidants–get ready to laugh your way through a first-of-its-kind, weekend-long classic TV comedy fan gathering! Golden Con: Thank You For Being a Fan will take place from April 22 to April 24 at Chicago’s historic Navy Pier.
Fans and Super-Fans are gathering together for a fun-filled weekend to celebrate TV’s most revered comedy with laughter and friendship, and perhaps some cheesecake. Events for the fan convention include:
“Greatest Gift” Vendor’s Market
GRAB THAT DOUGH! Trivia contests
Live parody shows from Hell in a Handbag Theater Company
Mother of a Solid Gold Dancer Disco Party
Panel discussion and autograph sessions with stars, producers and others who worked directly on the show!
I’ll be selling my book in the Vendor’s Market, participating in the ENCYCLOPEDIA GOLDENNICA panel with fellow authors Jim Colucci and Taylor Miller, and hosting a special session with actress-turned-author DINAH MANOFF: Dinah Manoff’s Real True Hollywood Stories!
Tickets on sale at https://thankyouforbeingafan.com.

Main Street Books, Frostburg, MD
2022-05-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Books, 2 E Main Street, Frostburg, MD, 21532, United States
Join author Matt Browning as he signs copies of his new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at Main Street Books in Frostburg, Maryland, on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

Bridgeport Farmers Market, Bridgeport, WV
2022-05-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Bridgeport Farmers Market, 100 Marketplace Ave, Bridgeport, WV, 26330, United States
Join author Matt Browning as he signs copies of his new book The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide, published by Lyons Press, at The Bridgeport Farmers Market.
The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The Bridgeport Famers Market is located at 100 Marketplace Ave, Bridgeport, WV 26330.

The Book Dragon Shop, Staunton, Virginia
2022-05-28 12:00 - 15:00 | The Book Dragon Shop, 102 W. Beverley Street, Staunton, VA, 24401, United States
Join author Matt Browning as he discusses and signs copies of his new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at The Book Dragon Shop in Staunton, Virginia, on Saturday, May 28, from noon to 3 p.m.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

Bridgeport StoryWalk, Bridgeport, WV
2022-06-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Bridgeport City Park, 164 West Main Street, Bridgeport, WV, 26330, United States
Located at the Bridgeport City Park in Bridgeport, WV, the Bridgeport StoryWalk features signs along a walking trail, each containing book pages which kids and families can read as they stroll. During the month of June, Matt’s “Chicks and the City” will be the featured book.
The book will be unveiled on Saturday, June 4th. Books will be available for purchase.
“Chicks and the City” retails for $16.95.
Learn more about Bridgeport StoryWalk at Connect Bridgeport.

Bagatelle Books, Asheville, NC
2022-06-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Bagatelle Books, 428 C Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Matt will be signing copies of “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide” at Bagatelle Books in Asheville, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 18, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Meticulously researched episode by episode, “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide” is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of thousands of topical jokes from the show’s 180 episodes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”
“I’ve been watching The Golden Girls since it was released, and in many ways it is timeless, but there are so many references to then-current people, places and events that really anchor it in its 1980s-1990s era,” Browning said. “This book is meant to serve as a guide so viewers can follow along and come to understand those dated jokes as they were meant to be understood.”
The book is structured episode by episode, featuring snippets of dialogue to provide context to the reference, followed by an explanation. An alphabetical index is also included. The book was released last fall from Lyons Press, an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield. It retails for $24.95.
Bagatelle Books is located at 428 C Haywood Road, Asheville, North Carolina.

Park Road Books, Charlotte, NC
2022-06-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road, Charlotte, NC, 28209, United States
Join author Matt Browning in conversation with David Mathews as they discuss Browning’s new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at Park Road Books in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

Matt Browning is the author of “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” an encyclopedia of thousands of pop culture references from the perennial favorite TV series The Golden Girls. Researched episode by episode, the book finally explains those dated references to people, politics and events from the 1980s that made up so much of the show’s humor. In 1998, he launched EmptyNestTV.com, a website devoted to the Golden Girls spinoff series Empty Nest, which has led to multiple articles and interviews with the show’s cast and crew. Matt’s other works include “Bookstore Explorer: West Virginia,” a celebration of the state’s indie bookstore culture, and “Chicks and the City,” a children’s picture book about urban farming. He lives in Charleston, West Virginia.
David Mathews started the Facebook campaign that led to Betty White hosting Saturday Night Live in 2010. A Golden Girls fan since a childhood trip to Florida, where he saw a replica of their home at then-MGM studios, he developed a near-encyclopedic knowledge of the show by his early 20s. He loves all four lead actresses, but especially the late Bea Arthur, and, of course, Betty White. Along with countless interviews and charity events, David and his husband recently attended the first-ever Golden-Con in Chicago, Illinois, where David regaled the audience with his experiences with Betty through the SNL campaign and after.

Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, North Carolina
2022-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Quail Ridge Books, 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27609, United States
Join author Matt Browning in conversation with David Mathews as they discuss Browning’s new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, June 24, at 7 p.m.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls. Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

Matt Browning is the author of “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” an encyclopedia of thousands of pop culture references from the perennial favorite TV series The Golden Girls. Researched episode by episode, the book finally explains those dated references to people, politics and events from the 1980s that made up so much of the show’s humor. In 1998, he launched EmptyNestTV.com, a website devoted to the Golden Girls spinoff series Empty Nest, which has led to multiple articles and interviews with the show’s cast and crew. Matt’s other works include “Bookstore Explorer: West Virginia,” a celebration of the state’s indie bookstore culture, and “Chicks and the City,” a children’s picture book about urban farming. He lives in Charleston, West Virginia.
David Mathews started the Facebook campaign that led to Betty White hosting Saturday Night Live in 2010. A Golden Girls fan since a childhood trip to Florida, where he saw a replica of their home at then-MGM studios, he developed a near-encyclopedic knowledge of the show by his early 20s. He loves all four lead actresses, but especially the late Bea Arthur, and, of course, Betty White. Along with countless interviews and charity events, David and his husband recently attended the first-ever Golden-Con in Chicago, Illinois, where David regaled the audience with his experiences with Betty through the SNL campaign and after.

Scuppernong Books, Greensboro, NC
2022-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Scuppernong Books, 304 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC, 27401, United States
Join author Matt Browning as he discusses and signs copies of his new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 25, at 6 p.m. Browning will be joined in conversation by Greensboro author James Tate Hill.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

The Gallery Shop, Hagerstown, Maryland
2022-07-09 12:00 - 15:00 | The Gallery Shop, 34 South Potomac Street, Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join author Matt Browning as he discusses and signs copies of his new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at The Gallery Shop at the Washington County Arts Council, on Saturday, July 9, from noon to 3 p.m.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

Hockessin Bookshelf, Hockessin, Delaware
2022-07-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Hockessin Bookshelf, 7179 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Join author Matt Browning as he discusses and signs copies of his new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at Hockessin Bookshelf in Hockessin, Delaware, on Sunday, July 10, from 3 to 4 p.m.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

Bridgeport Famers Market, Bridgeport, WV
2022-07-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Bridgeport Farmers Market, 100 Marketplace Ave, Bridgeport, WV, 26330, United States

The Hatter's Bookshop, Princeton, WV
2022-07-23 | The Hatter’s Bookshop, 929 Mercer Street, Princeton, WV, 24740, United States
Join author Matt Browning as he signs copies of his new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at The Hatter’s Bookshop in Princeton, West Virginia, on Saturday, July 23. Time TBA.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

A New Chapter, Lewisburg, WV
2022-08-13 14:00 - 16:00 | A New Chapter, 922 Washington Street West, Lewisburg, WV, 24901, United States
Join author Matt Browning as he signs copies of his new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at A New Chapter in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on Saturday, August 13, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls.

Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”

The book retails for $24.95.

West Virginia Book Festival, Charleston, WV
2022-10-21 - 2022-10-22 | West Virginia Book Festival, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Join Matt at the annual West Virginia Book Festival, an event that draws thousands of book lovers to the capital city of Charleston! Matt will have his books available for purchase in the Marketplace throughout the event. Guests for the 2022 festival will be announced soon. Past speakers have included Neil Gaiman, RL Stine, Debbie Macomber, Colson Whitehead and Charlaine Harris.
The Marketplace is where you will find book sellers, publishers, individual authors and other literary vendors where you can purchase books to be signed by festival authors, meet local authors and find a variety of books and book-related items.
Learn more at WVBookFestival.org.

An Evening in Stars Hollow with John Cabrera
2026-03-07 16:00 - 19:00 | LaBelle Theatre, 313 D Street, South Charleston, WV, 25303, United States
Join Matt and Gilmore Girls star John Cabrera (“Brian Fuller”) for An Evening in Stars Hollow! We’ll discuss the show and the book, play Gilmore Girls trivia with John’s new pop culture fandom app, Remarkist, and sign copies of the new book. Get tickets at https://bit.ly/AnEveninginStarsHollow.

Barnes & Noble - Metairie, Louisiana
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA, 70002, United States

Bookbar - Palmyra, Pennsylvania
2026-04-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Bookbar, 50 N. Railroad St. Ste. 1, Palmyra, PA, 17078, United States
I’ll be signing copies of Gilmore Girls Pop Culture Reference Guide at Bookbar in Palmyra, Pennsylvania!

Books and Booze Fair - Charleston, WV
2026-04-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Beni Kedem Temple, 100 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
The Books and Booze Adult Book Fair is inspired by the scholastic book fairs from childhood, with an adult spin on it! Matt will be signing copies of the new book at the Plot Twist Books table alongside other indie bookstores, authors and local crafters who offer bookish items. This is a ticketed event. Learn more at https://www.beyondthepageevents.com/btpe.

Independent Bookstore Day at Plot Twist Books - South Charleston, WV
2026-04-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Plot Twist Books, 209 D Street, South Charleston, WV, 25303, United States
Join me at my own shop, Plot Twist Books in South Charleston, for Independent Bookstore Day!

Morgenstern Books - Bloomington, IN
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Morgenstern Books, 849 S. Auto Mall Road, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
I’ll be signing books at Morgenstern Books in Bloomington, Indiana!
