Brookline Booksmith

Literature~6 events/month

Upcoming Events (12)

Free

M Lin with Gish Jen

Todayat3:00 PM

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.

Free

Poetry reading: Niloufar Talebi and Elizabeth T. Gray Jr.

Thu, 7 May 2026at3:00 PM

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.

Free

Soman Chainani: Young World

Fri, 8 May 2026at3:00 PM

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

Thu, 14 May 2026at3:00 PM

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.

Free

K.L. Walther: The Summer of Second Chances

Wed, 20 May 2026at3:00 PM

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.

Free

Third Thursdays Poetry: May

Thu, 21 May 2026at3:00 PM

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.

Free

Third Thursdays Poetry: June

Thu, 18 Jun 2026at3:00 PM

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.

Free

Third Thursdays Poetry: July

Thu, 16 Jul 2026at3:00 PM

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.

Free

Third Thursdays Poetry: August

Thu, 20 Aug 2026at3:00 PM

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.

Free

Third Thursdays Poetry: September

Thu, 17 Sept 2026at3:00 PM

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.

Free

Third Thursdays Poetry: October

Thu, 15 Oct 2026at3:00 PM

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.

Free

Third Thursdays Poetry: November

Thu, 19 Nov 2026at2:00 PM

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.