Porter Square Books
otherIndependent neighborhood bookstore in Cambridge, MA offering a wide selection of new books across genres and a small in-store café (Cafe Zing). It hosts regular author events, readings, community programs, and workshops for local readers and writers.
Upcoming Events (19)
Wyatt Outlaw book launch with Sylvester Allen Jr. & Belle Boggs
Two acclaimed authors, Sylvester Allen Jr. and Belle Boggs, celebrate the release of The Legend of Wyatt Outlaw at Porter Square Books in Cambridge. The event features a short reading, discussion, and book signing in a warm, independent-bookstore setting.
Hafeez Lakhani in Conversation with Julia Glass: Abundance
Porter Square Books welcomes Hafeez Lakhani for the release of his novel Abundance, in conversation with Julia Glass. This author-talk at the Cambridge store blends insights into the new work with a lively Q&A, offering an intimate literary evening in a beloved neighborhood bookstore.
Your Own Private Bookstore Night
Experience a private bookstore night at Porter Square Books in Boston. Browse with a friend in a quiet, bookshop setting, with a few booksellers on hand to help you discover favorites. A unique literary outing that makes shopping for books feel like a personal party.
Kyle McCarthy in Conversation with Suzanne Berne
Author Kyle McCarthy discusses Immersions: A Novel with Suzanne Berne at Porter Square Books. The lively conversation explores themes, craft, and the world of the book in a cozy bookstore setting, with a Q&A to follow for readers.
Meg Stone in Conversation with Candace Burton
Meg Stone discusses her latest book Don't Fight Back in a moderated conversation with Candace Burton at Porter Square Books, Boston. The event celebrates the book's release and offers insights into Stone's writing and themes, followed by a Q&A.
Monika Ostrowska, author of Squirming
Porter Square Books in Cambridge hosts poet Monika Ostrowska for the release of her poetry collection Squirming. The event features a brief reading and a signing, giving attendees a chance to hear new poems and purchase signed copies in a cozy bookstore setting.
Dimitry Elias Léger in Conversation with Amy Bracken
Porter Square Books in Boston hosts an intimate conversation with Dimitry Elias Léger, author of Death of the Soccer God, joined by Amy Bracken. Join fellow readers for an engaging literary talk in a bookstore setting, exploring Léger's novel and the craft of storytelling.
Boston Cookbook Club
Porter Square Books hosts the Boston Cookbook Club, a casual book-club gathering for foodies and aspiring chefs of all levels. On 2026-05-16, attendees share dishes inspired by Everyday Chef and discuss recipes, flavors, and techniques in a welcoming bookstore setting.
Caitlin Shetterly: Gulf of Lions Conversation
Caitlin Shetterly discusses her new book The Gulf of Lions with Allegra Goodman at Porter Square Books in Cambridge. The author chat explores travel, storytelling, and the book's themes, offering readers behind-the-scenes insights and a lively Q&A in a cozy bookstore setting.
Evening Begins the Day: Jessica Brillant Keener in Conversation
Porter Square Books hosts author Jessica Brillant Keener for the release of Evening Begins the Day, in conversation with Margot Livesey. The intimate talk at the Boston bookstore delves into craft, character, and Keener's new novel, offering readers insights into contemporary fiction.
Catherine Tudish in Conversation: A Thousand Souls
Porter Square Books hosts Catherine Tudish for the release of A Thousand Souls: A Novel in Stories, in conversation with Fin Leary. The author-talk features insight into Tudish’s linked stories, a moderated dialogue, and a Q&A at the Cambridge-area bookstore on May 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Be the Change Workshop with Abilities Dance
Porter Square Books hosts a hands-on workshop led by Ellice Patterson of Abilities Dance, focusing on teaching strategies for deaf and disabled students. Explore inclusive practices, classroom accessibility, and adaptive methods to empower diverse learners in educational settings.
Lindsey Danis in Conversation with Milo Todd
Lindsey Danis launches (Out) on the Road: The Radical Joy of Queer Travel at Porter Square Books, in conversation with Milo Todd. An intimate author-talk and Q&A celebrating the book’s release at a Cambridge indie bookstore.
Eric Jay Dolin: The Wreck of the Mentor book release
Eric Jay Dolin discusses his new maritime history book The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death, Despair, and Deliverance in the Age of Sail at Porter Square Books. This Cambridge book-launch features an author talk and signing.
Your Own Private Bookstore
Rent Porter Square Books for a private, book-filled evening. Enjoy exclusive access to shelves, staff-curated picks, and a relaxed browsing party with friends in a cozy, intimate bookstore setting—perfect for a literary night out.
Matt Haig: The Midnight Train Book Launch
Porter Square Books hosts a ticketed book-launch for Matt Haig's The Midnight Train, held offsite at First Parish in Cambridge. The evening features a short author talk and Q&A as Haig discusses his latest novel and signs copies.
Ann Patchett in Conversation with Robin Young
Porter Square Books hosts Ann Patchett in conversation with Robin Young at First Parish in Cambridge to celebrate the release of Whistler. This ticketed literary evening pairs a best-selling author with a renowned moderator for an intimate discussion of Patchett's new novel and her storytelling craft.
Your Own Private Bookstore
Spend an intimate after-hours evening at Porter Square Books for you and a friend. Browse the quiet stacks, receive personalized staff recommendations, and host a private bookstore party in a cozy Boston setting.
Cambridge Edition Book Club
Join the Cambridge Edition Book Club at Porter Square Books, led by Wendy, meeting on the fourth Monday of each month at 7pm. Share current reads, swap recommendations, and enjoy a welcoming, bookish atmosphere in Cambridge's literary scene.