The Boston area is buzzing with literary events this June, featuring a diverse lineup of authors discussing their latest works.
From Sunday, June 8 through Saturday, June 14, book lovers have the chance to engage with writers across various genres and themes at local bookstores, libraries, and community centers.
On Sunday, June 8, Ken Bresler kicks off the week at Newtonville Books with a discussion of his book, “The Witch Trial Trail of Boston,” at 2 p.m.
Later that day, Lynda Mullaly Hunt will read from her book “Wish in a Tree” at An Unlikely Story at 3 p.m., but attendees will need to RSVP to secure their spot.
At 6 p.m., Brad Bolman participates in a conversation with Robin Wolfe Scheffler at Brookline Booksmith, also requiring an RSVP.
Michelle Young’s discussion on “The Art Spy” at East End Books Ptown wraps up Sunday evening at 6 p.m., with tickets available for $5.
The events continue on Monday, June 9, with Joe Westmoreland chatting about “Tramps Like Us” at Harvard Book Store at 7 p.m.
S.A. Cosby will present “King of Ashes” at An Unlikely Story at the same time, charging $30.80 for admission, which includes a copy of the book.
Tuesday, June 10, features a variety of discussions starting at 6 p.m. at the Cambridge Public Library, where Susan Choi will be in conversation with Gish Jen about her book “Flashlight”.
Jill Mays will delve into “Nurturing Nature” at Titcomb’s Bookshop at 6:30 p.m., also requiring an RSVP.
Another engaging conversation will occur at 7 p.m. with Lydi Conklin discussing “Songs of No Provenance” at All She Wrote Books, where admission is based on a sliding scale.
Michael Koresky and Colleen Slagen will also be making appearances that evening, discussing “Sick and Dirty” at Harvard Book Store and “Naming Bebe” at Trident Booksellers & Cafe, respectively.
Tickets for Milo Todd’s discussion of “The Lilac People” at An Unlikely Story are priced at $6.24, while Clara Silverstein’s conversation about “The Boston Chef’s Table” at Wellesley Books will cost attendees $5.
On Wednesday, June 11, Michele Filgate, alongside Joanna Rakoff and Kelly McMasters, will talk about “What My Father and I Don’t Talk About” at the Brattle Theatre at 6 p.m. Tickets for this event are $5.
Wally Lamb, author of “The River Is Waiting,” will speak at Oak Ridge School later that evening at 6:30 p.m., with entry at $34.45, including a copy of his book.
At 7 p.m., Allison King engages in conversation with Ken Liu at Brookline Booksmith, while Melissa Febos will converse with Alexander Chee at Harvard Book Store.
For those in the Porter Square region, L.T. Thompson will speak about “Devils Like Us” at Porter Square Books: Boston, with RSVP encouraged.
Meanwhile, Rebecca Podos will discuss “Homegrown Magic” at Porter Square Books: Cambridge, with RSVPs also suggested.
Sarah Prager will be offering insight into her multiple works at the Boyden Library at 7 p.m., but attendees need to RSVP.
Jennifer Haigh’s conversation about “Rabbit Moon” at Wellesley Books is priced at $5, and John Carter will also be speaking at Hummingbird Books that evening, requiring an RSVP to attend.
Moving to Thursday, June 12, Pria Anand will delve into “The Mind Electric” at BioMed Realty at 12:15 p.m., requiring an RSVP for entry.
At 6 p.m., Molly Jong-Fast will be in conversation with Laura Zigman at the Cambridge Public Library, while Laurette Folk discusses “Eleison” at I AM Books at the same time, where an RSVP is suggested.
Alexandria Russell will talk about “Black Women Legacies” at Just Book-ish at 6:30 p.m., with RSVP encouraged.
Angela Jackson will engage in a conversation about “The Win-Win Workplace” at Brookline Booksmith at 7 p.m., requiring RSVP to attend.
In a collaborative event at 7 p.m. at Grolier Poetry Book Shop, Andrea Ballou, Patrick Donnelly, and Charles O. Hartman will read, and tickets for in-person attendees will be $10.
Julia Blanter will engage in conversation about “The Martha’s Vineyard Cookbook” at Porter Square Books: Cambridge at 7 p.m., also encouraging RSVPs.
Kaira Rouda will discuss “Jill Is Not Happy” at An Unlikely Story, with tickets priced at $5, while Michael Vorenberg will conclude the evening at Wellesley Books with a discussion on “Lincoln’s Peace” for another $5.
Finally, on Friday, June 13, Becky Albertalli speaks at An Unlikely Story at 6:30 p.m. about “Amelia, If Only,” with tickets costing $5.
Ammiel Alcalay will discuss his works at Brookline Booksmith at 7 p.m., requiring an RSVP to attend.
A’Lelia Bundles will engage with Callie Crossley at Harvard Book Store also at 7 p.m., while Adam Met discusses “Amplify” at First Parish Church for $40, which includes a copy of his book.
Lucas Schaefer wraps up the week at Porter Square Books: Cambridge, where he will discuss “The Slip” with an encouraged RSVP.
The following Saturday, June 14, Katie Slivensky and Steph Stilwell will discuss their book “I, Rock” at 11 a.m. at Porter Square Books: Cambridge, with an encouraged RSVP.
Jeff Hiller will present “Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success” at East End Books, Boston Seaport, at noon for $21.99.
The week’s final event features Lydi Conklin again, now in conversation with Naomi Westwater at Sandwich Town Hall at 6:30 p.m., for $8.
These author events provide a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from writers and engage with their latest literary works in a vibrant community setting.
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