Upcoming Events (34)
On Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention
An evening talk at Brookline Booksmith in Boston about harm reduction and overdose prevention. The discussion covers evidence-based strategies, policy implications, and local resources, with practitioners sharing practical approaches in a welcoming bookstore setting.
Maria Stepanova and Sasha Dugdale with Sophie Pinkham
Two acclaimed poets, Maria Stepanova and Sasha Dugdale, join translator Sophie Pinkham for an intimate evening of poetry readings and conversation at Brookline Booksmith in Boston. Expect fresh verse, literary discussion, and insights into contemporary poetry.
Evening of Poetry: Blood Moon with Carol Dine
An intimate bookstore reading at Brookline Booksmith in Boston featuring poet Carol Dine, celebrating her Blood Moon collection with an evening of new and favorite poems. The rescheduled event offers a quiet, candlelit venue, inviting lovers of language to hear vibrant verse and engage with the poet.
Evening with Jessica Keener and Alex George
Two acclaimed authors, Jessica Brilliant Keener and Alex George, headline an intimate evening at Brookline Booksmith. They read from Evening Begins the Day, discuss their craft, and take questions from the audience, in a warm, bookshop setting.
T. Kingfisher: Wolf Worm
T. Kingfisher presents Wolf Worm at Brookline Booksmith in Boston, an intimate author talk and signing for fans of fantasy. The evening features a reading from the new title, followed by a Q&A and book signing in a cozy bookstore setting.
St. Mary's School Fundraiser Night
St. Mary's School hosts a community fundraiser at Brookline Booksmith. An evening of bookish conversation and friendly giving in a beloved indie bookstore, with proceeds supporting school programs; a warm, family-friendly night for Boston neighbors and readers.
Selma Asotić with Stacy Mattingly
Two authors, Selma Asotić and Stacy Mattingly, headline an intimate reading at Brookline Booksmith. Expect excerpts, conversations about contemporary fiction, and audience Q&A in a cozy bookstore setting, offering insight into their latest works and the craft behind them.
Jade Song & Nina Haines: I Love You Don't Die
Join authors Jade Song and Nina Haines for a live reading of I Love You Don't Die at Brookline Booksmith. The evening blends intimate book readings with a lively discussion and signings in a cozy, independent bookstore setting.
An Evening with Black Seed Writers: Out Here 9
Join Black Seed Writers for an intimate evening of readings at Brookline Booksmith. An installment of the Out Here series features contemporary voices, live excerpts, and audience Q&A in a warm Boston bookstore setting.
Evening with Julie Carr, Kate Colby and Laird Hunt
Three acclaimed writers—Julie Carr, Kate Colby, and Laird Hunt—read from their work in an intimate Brookline Booksmith evening. The program blends poetry and prose in a cozy bookstore setting, followed by a signing. A must for contemporary lit lovers.
We the Women: Norah O'Donnell & Linda Henry
Authors Norah O'Donnell and Linda Henry discuss their book We the Women in a thoughtful evening at Brookline Booksmith, exploring female leadership and voices. An intimate, in-depth conversation in a beloved Boston-area bookstore.
Misty L. Heggeness: Swiftynomics
Author Misty L. Heggeness presents Swiftynomics at Brookline Booksmith, offering a reading and insights into the book’s themes. Attendees can ask questions and engage with the author in this intimate bookstore event in Boston.
Queer Book Club: A Sweet Sting of Salt
Join Brookline Booksmith for a queer-focused book club evening discussing A Sweet Sting of Salt. This welcoming, intimate gathering invites readers to explore identity, voice, and storytelling in a cozy bookstore setting in Brookline.
WBUR CitySpace: Joan Nathan
Author Joan Nathan discusses her food-writing career in a WBUR CitySpace talk hosted at Brookline Booksmith, sharing recipes, culinary history, and insights into American Jewish cooking.
Suzanne Simard: When the Forest Breathes
Ecologist Suzanne Simard discusses how forests communicate through underground networks of roots and fungi, drawing on her pioneering research. In a Brookline Booksmith talk, she explores forest resilience, climate implications, and the future of sustainable land stewardship.
Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell with Asako Serizawa
An intimate evening of contemporary literature featuring Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell with Asako Serizawa, reading selections at Brookline Booksmith. A bookstore event blending insight, craft, and conversation in Boston.
Letter Write-In: Abolitionist Mail Project
Join a Letter Write-In with the Abolitionist Mail Project at Brookline Booksmith in Brookline. Write letters and reflect on abolitionist history and contemporary justice issues using guided prompts, in a welcoming literary setting. A thoughtful, community-focused event at a cozy bookstore.
Brookline Booksmith Book Club: A Mask the Color of the Sky
Join Brookline Booksmith for a lively book-club discussion of A Mask the Color of the Sky. Share impressions, favorite passages, and insights with fellow readers in the cozy bookstore setting. Perfect for literature lovers looking to dive into a new novel.
Third Thursdays Poetry: April
An intimate poetry reading at Brookline Booksmith as part of the Third Thursdays Poetry series. Tonight features April's selections in a cozy bookstore setting in Boston, highlighting contemporary poets and engaging discussions.
Iman Humaydan reading
Join author Iman Humaydan for a reading and discussion at Brookline Booksmith in Boston. The evening offers a chance to hear the acclaimed writer and ask questions in a welcoming bookshop setting.
Deborah Jackson Taffa with Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi
Two acclaimed authors, Deborah Jackson Taffa and Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi, share a stage at Brookline Booksmith in the Boston area for a joint reading and conversation. Expect new work insights, live reading, and a Q&A in an intimate bookstore setting.
Independent Bookstore Day 2026
Join Brookline Booksmith in Boston for Independent Bookstore Day 2026 as staff share recommendations and celebrate indie publishing with a cozy, community-focused evening in a beloved local bookstore.
M Lin with Gish Jen
Two acclaimed authors, M Lin and Gish Jen, discuss their latest works in an intimate talk at Brookline Booksmith. Expect thoughtful insights into craft, character, and contemporary storytelling, set in a cozy independent bookstore near Boston.
Poetry reading: Niloufar Talebi and Elizabeth T. Gray Jr.
Two acclaimed poets, Niloufar Talebi and Elizabeth T. Gray Jr., read from their work and discuss literary craft at Brookline Booksmith. An intimate evening of poetry and conversation in a cozy bookstore setting, with opportunities to meet the authors.
Soman Chainani: Young World
Author Soman Chainani presents Young World at Brookline Booksmith. The evening includes a brief reading and audience Q&A in the cozy bookstore, offering fans insight into his latest world-building and storytelling.
Helen Benedict with Margot Livesey
Two acclaimed authors, Helen Benedict and Margot Livesey, share an evening of readings and conversation at Brookline Booksmith. Expect intimate passages from their latest works, plus a Q&A and insights into the craft of contemporary fiction in a cozy bookstore setting.
K.L. Walther: The Summer of Second Chances
K.L. Walther presents The Summer of Second Chances at Brookline Booksmith with a live reading and Q&A, exploring themes of renewal and connection. Fans can hear passages shared aloud and meet the author in a warm, bookshop setting.
Third Thursdays Poetry: May
An intimate May edition of the Third Thursdays Poetry series at Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, MA. Local poets read new work in a welcoming bookstore setting, offering a chance to hear contemporary verse and mingle with fellow poetry lovers.
Third Thursdays Poetry: June
An intimate evening of contemporary verse at Brookline Booksmith as part of the Third Thursdays Poetry series. Poets read short pieces and mingle with readers in a cozy bookstore setting, celebrating local voices and the art of spoken word.
Third Thursdays Poetry: July
An intimate poetry reading at Brookline Booksmith as part of the Third Thursdays Poetry: July series. Local poets share new work in a cozy bookstore setting in Brookline, offering an engaging evening for poetry lovers.
Third Thursdays Poetry: August
Join poets for Third Thursdays Poetry at Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, MA, on August 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm. An intimate evening of contemporary poetry readings inside a cozy bookstore, highlighting local voices and a chance to connect with fellow literature fans.
Third Thursdays Poetry: September
Join Third Thursdays Poetry at Brookline Booksmith for an intimate evening of contemporary poems read aloud by local poets. Set in a cozy bookstore near Boston, this monthly reading spot offers fresh voices, thoughtful verse, and a chance to meet poets and fellow literature fans.
Third Thursdays Poetry: October
Join the Third Thursdays Poetry series for October at Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, featuring local poets sharing new work in a warm, intimate bookstore setting. Expect vivid imagery, reflective lines, and open-mic opportunities in a relaxed, literary evening.
Third Thursdays Poetry: November
Brookline Booksmith in Boston hosts the Third Thursdays Poetry reading for November, an intimate evening where local poets share new work in a cozy bookstore setting. Ideal for poetry lovers who enjoy thoughtful, live verse in a friendly, literary atmosphere.