MIT Reads: Everything I Never Told You – Small Group Discussion
Join MIT's Reads program for an in-person small-group discussion of Celeste Ng's Everything I Never Told You. Explore the novel's themes over lunch in The Nexus (14S-130), Building 14, with a welcoming, inclusive discussion open to all.
Harvard Book Store Presents Tom Perrotta
Tom Perrotta discusses Ghost Town: A Novel at Cambridge's Brattle Theatre, hosted by Harvard Book Store. A lively author talk with Q&A in an iconic cinema setting, offering insights into the latest work from a celebrated novelist.
Laura Sánchez: Piel de Tulipán / Tulip Skin launch
Porter Square Books in Cambridge hosts author Laura Sánchez for the release of her memoir Piel de Tulipán / Tulip Skin. Enjoy an intimate reading and Q&A in a cozy bookstore setting as she discusses memory, identity, and storytelling.
MFA Visual Narrative Book Talks & Reception
Boston University's MFA program presents Visual Narrative Book Talks & Reception, a reading and discussion on visual storytelling by MFA candidates, followed by a reception with faculty and peers. The event highlights interdisciplinary narrative techniques in a scholarly campus setting.
Reading Romance Boston - Book Club
Join Reading Romance Boston for a monthly book-club gathering at Porter Square Books in Boston. Open to all romance readers, the group discusses the month’s pick in a relaxed bookstore setting, sharing thoughts and recommendations.
Freedom Dreams: A Night of Poetry and Music
Harvard Divinity School presents 'Freedom Dreams' at Holden Chapel—a night of poetry and music exploring freedom, future visions, and Black radical imagination. Readings by HDS writers engage with embodied dreams, complemented by musical interludes in an intimate campus-literature setting.
Daniel Hahn in conversation with R.F. Kuang — book launch
Daniel Hahn discusses If This Be Magic: The Unlikely Art of Shakespeare in Translation, in conversation with R.F. Kuang, at Porter Square Books. A book-launch event exploring translation, Shakespeare, and how classics find new life in modern English.
David Ryan in conversation w/ Rick Moody
David Ryan joins Rick Moody for a candid author conversation at Newtonville Books in Boston. The pair discuss contemporary fiction, share insights from their work, and invite audience questions in a lively literary evening.
Free Book Club: The Heart of Yoga
Join a free monthly book club at JP Centre Yoga to discuss The Heart of Yoga by T. K. V. Desikachar. Explore yoga teachings alongside Buddhism, psychology, and physiology in a relaxed, supportive setting, open to practitioners and newcomers alike in Boston.
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.
Madeline Vosch, Author of Undead
Porter Square Books in Cambridge hosts Madeline Vosch for the release of Undead: A Memoir of My Suicide. The author will read from her memoir and sign copies in a relaxed bookstore setting, offering a thoughtful exploration of grief and resilience.
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.
Elizabeth Strout: The Things We Never Say
Elizabeth Strout discusses her novel The Things We Never Say at the Brattle Theatre, in a reading presented by Harvard Book Store. The evening blends a live reading with insights into Strout's latest work, followed by a Q&A that invites audiences to dive into contemporary literary fiction in a Cambridge 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.
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.
Found Magazine 25th Anniversary Tour: Reading with Davy & Peter Rothbart
Found Magazine marks its 25th anniversary with a live reading by Davy Rothbart and Peter Rothbart at WBUR CitySpace in Boston. Expect intimate stories, found-object anecdotes, and a candid conversation about the magazine's legacy and impact on literary culture.
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.
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.
This I Believe Sunday
This I Believe Sunday at Boston University offers a literature reading of personal essays and reflections on core beliefs through live readings and audience discussion. A welcoming campus gathering for BU students and the public on Sunday morning.
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.
Harvard Book Store Presents Douglas Stuart
Harvard Book Store hosts author Douglas Stuart at the Brattle Theatre in Boston, presenting his novel John of John. This literary evening pairs a reading with a moderated discussion, offering insights into Stuart's writing and the book's themes in an intimate, city-center venue.
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.
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.
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