Literary Events & Readings in Boston

Like One of the Family: A Book Circle

2026-03-21T11:00:00

JustBook-ish

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Join Like One of the Family: A Book Circle at JustBook-ish in Boston for an informal, discussion-driven exploration of family themes in contemporary fiction. This ICS-hosted meetup invites readers to share impressions in a friendly, book-club setting.

Popup Bookfair

2026-03-21T12:00:00

Short Path Distillery

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ICS Popup Bookfair brings Boston readers to Short Path Distillery for a daytime literary pop-up featuring books, signings, and conversations with local authors. Discover indie presses, browse stalls, and enjoy a casual, bookish atmosphere in an unconventional venue.

Reading: The Great Brewster Journal of 1891

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Boston Public Library, Hyde Park

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Author Stephanie Schorow presents a live reading of The Great Brewster Journal of 1891, recounting Boston Harbor Islands history with narrative flair at the Boston Public Library, Hyde Park. A scholarly yet accessible dive into local maritime lore for history lovers.

Wendy Drexler and Mary Buchinger

2026-03-21T14:00:00

The Gloucester Writers Center

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Two authors, Wendy Drexler and Mary Buchinger, give a live literary reading at The Gloucester Writers Center in Boston, presenting selections from their work and engaging in a brief Q&A.

Tell Us a Story!

2026-03-21T15:00:00

Boston Public Library

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Monthly gathering at Boston Public Library where writers share poetry and personal essays in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Attendees read aloud, share feedback, and connect with fellow authors in a relaxed literary community.

When the Rain Came - Reading with Matt Eicheldinger

2026-03-21T15:00:00

Turtle Books

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Author Matt Eicheldinger presents a reading of When the Rain Came at Turtle Books in Boston, featuring a brief discussion and Q&A session. Set in a cozy bookstore, this literary event invites fans of contemporary fiction to hear passages aloud and engage with the author.

Maria Stepanova and Sasha Dugdale with Sophie Pinkham

2026-03-21T19:00:00

Brookline Booksmith

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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.

Bansari Mitra: Ghosts from the Past (Gothic & Postcolonial Novels)

2026-03-22T13:00:00

Lovestruck Books & Café

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Join Bansari Mitra at Lovestruck Books in Boston as she discusses Gothic and postcolonial themes in 19th- and 20th-century novels. The talk blends literary analysis with accessible readings, uncovering how ghosts from the past illuminate history, identity, and narrative across eras.

Elizabeth Marie Young and Daniel Bouchard

2026-03-22T13:30:00

The Lilypad

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Two writers take the stage in Boston for back-to-back readings: Elizabeth Marie Young discusses An Inventory of Almost Everything, and Daniel Bouchard presents Razor Zigzag, at The Lilypad. An intimate literary evening blending prose and ideas, with room for reader questions and conversation.

Wyatt Jackson reads from Dancing with the Scars

2026-03-22T16:00:00

JustBook-ish

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Wyatt Jackson discusses Dancing with the Scars at Just Book-ish in Boston, delivering an intimate literary reading with audience Q&A in a cozy bookstore setting. A must for fans of contemporary fiction seeking insight into the work.

March Harvard Square Book Circle with Michael Patrick MacDonald

2026-03-22T18:00:00

Harvard Book Store

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Join the March meeting of the Harvard Square Book Circle at Harvard Book Store for a discussion of All Souls: A Family Story from Southie by Michael Patrick MacDonald. The author will participate, offering insights and sparking a lively conversation about family, community, and Boston.

Reading: The Radiance of Grace with Margaret Cotton

2026-03-23T18:00:00

The Next Chapter Books and More

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Author Margaret Cotton reads from The Radiance of Grace at The Next Chapter Books and More in Boston, offering an intimate evening of prose and discussion. The venue’s cozy independent bookstore atmosphere invites audience questions and book signing.

Connolly Book Discussion Group

2026-03-23T18:45:00

Boston Public Library

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Join the Connolly Book Discussion Group at Boston Public Library to discuss The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell. Copies are available at the front circulation desk; accessibility accommodations can be requested in advance.

Evening of Poetry: Blood Moon with Carol Dine

2026-03-23T19:00:00

Brookline Booksmith

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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.

Bar Fridman-Tell in Conversation at Harvard Book Store

2026-03-23T19:00:00

Harvard Book Store

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Bar Fridman-Tell presents Honeysuckle: A Novel in conversation with Kalyani Saxena at Harvard Book Store. A thoughtful literary discussion that invites readers to explore the novel’s themes, characters, and inspirations in an intimate bookstore setting.

Cambridge Edition Book Club

2026-03-23T19:00:00

Porter Square Books

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Join the Cambridge Edition Book Club for an engaging evening of discussion at Porter Square Books in Cambridge. A social, intellectual gathering where readers share insights on a selected title, meet fellow book lovers, and explore themes in a cozy, book-lined space near Boston.

Deborah Sosin in Conversation on Escape Velocity

2026-03-23T19:00:00

Newtonville Books

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Deborah Sosin discusses Escape Velocity in a conversation with Michael Lowenthal at Newtonville Books in the Boston area. A thoughtful literary evening of reading and discussion about science and storytelling.

Lauren Kung Jessen

2026-03-23T19:00:00

Lovestruck Books & Café

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Author Lauren Kung Jessen presents a reading from The Fortune Flip at Lovestruck Books & Café in Boston. The intimate event features author insights and a Q&A, set in a cozy bookstore atmosphere that highlights contemporary fiction.

Lexi Hall: Reading from Enough Elizabeths

2026-03-24T16:00:00

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

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Author Lexi Hall discusses her book Enough Elizabeths in a bookstore reading at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe in Boston. The intimate event pairs a concise reading with a Q&A, inviting readers to explore Hall's themes and craft in a cozy, downtown setting.

High Tea Book Club

2026-03-24T17:00:00

Newtonville Books

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Join the ICS High Tea Book Club for an engaging discussion of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf at Newtonville Books in Boston. Expect tea-fueled conversation, insights into Woolf's modernism, and a friendly, social gathering in a cozy bookstore setting.

Laura van den Berg

2026-03-24T18:00:00

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)

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Acclaimed novelist Laura van den Berg delivers a focused reading at MassArt in Boston, offering intimate passages from new stories and a brief post-reading Q&A. An elegant evening of contemporary fiction in a welcoming campus venue.

Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook: Kadri & Loupy in Conversation

2026-03-24T18:30:00

WBUR CitySpace

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Authors Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy discuss The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook in conversation with Tamika Francis at WBUR CitySpace in Boston. A lively literary talk blending food writing, diaspora stories, and chef-authored narratives in an intimate, city-space reading.

Jessica Maffetore reads Eleanora in Pieces

2026-03-24T19:00:00

Molly's Bookstore

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Author Jessica Maffetore discusses her work Eleanora in Pieces at Molly's Bookstore in Boston as part of Literary Boston readings. The intimate talk blends prose with Q&A in a welcoming, bookish atmosphere.

Eric LaRocca in Conversation: Reading at Trident Booksellers

2026-03-24T19:00:00

Trident Booksellers & Café

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Author Eric LaRocca reads from and discusses his horror novel Wretch in conversation with Christopher Golden at Trident Booksellers & Café in Boston, offering fans an intimate evening of readings, insights, and Q&A in a friendly bookstore setting.

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