This week in Boston, the literary community is buzzing with an array of engaging author events featuring both local and national talent.
From discussions about new books to intimate conversations between authors, there’s something for everyone looking to connect with their favorite writers.
Kicking off the week on Monday, October 6, renowned author Wendelin Van Draanen will be in conversation with Rhonda DeChambeau at 7 p.m. at Belmont Books, discussing her latest work, “The Steps.” For those interested in fantasy, bestselling author Martha Wells will converse with Holly Black at 7:30 p.m. at Somerville Armory. This event is sponsored by Brookline Booksmith, and tickets are priced at $47.50, which includes a copy of Wells’ book “Queen Demon.”
At 7 p.m. on the same evening, E.Y. Zhao will engage in conversation with Neel Mukherjee at Harvard Bookstore, while Jill Lepore will discuss “We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution” at First Parish Church, also at 7 p.m. This talk, sponsored by Harvard Book Store, offers tickets priced at $15 for admission or $48, which grants access to the event along with a copy of Lepore’s latest work.
For book lovers on Cape Cod, Lisa Genova will discuss her book “More or Less Maddy” at the Olde Colonial Courthouse as part of the Tales of Cape Cod series, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets for this event are $10 for members and $15 for visitors.
On Tuesday, October 7, children’s author Brian Lies will read from his picture book “Cat Nap” at 4 p.m. at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, where reservations are required for attendance. At 6 p.m., Oliver Burkeman will celebrate the paperback release of “Meditations for Mortals” at Coolidge Corner Theatre, and tickets are priced at $29.17, which includes a copy of the book.
Also at 6 p.m., Cory Doctorow will engage in a conversation about his new book “Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It” with Randall Munroe at The Brattle Theater. Expect a lively discussion; tickets are available for $10 or $35 for general admission plus a book.
Peter H. Reynolds will read his new picture book, “The Gift of Words,” at 6:30 p.m. at An Unlikely Story, with tickets priced at $5 or $20.18, including a book.
At 7 p.m., authors Tamara Grasty and Fin Leary, who have co-written “These Bodies Ain’t Broken,” will discuss their work with Alex Schaffner at Brookline Booksmith. This event requires a reservation.
Later in the evening, Aran Goyoaga will discuss “The Art of Gluten-Free Bread: Groundbreaking Recipes for Artisanal Breads and Pastries” with Dan Souza at Harvard Book Store, while Stephanie Elizondo Griest will celebrate the release of her new book “Art Above Everything: One Woman’s Global Exploration of the Joys and Torments of a Creative Life” at Porter Square Books in Boston, also at 7 p.m. Reservation is required for attendance to this event.
Michael N. McGregor’s memoir “An Island to Myself: The Place of Solitude in an Active Life” will also be discussed at 7 p.m. at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore, while Lisa Borders will launch her new book “Last Night at the Disco” at Newtonville Books, also at 7 p.m. Finally, Liz O’Neill will sign and discuss her book “Ways of Virtue” at Hummingbird Books at 7 p.m., where tickets for entry are $10, or $22 with a copy of the book.
On Wednesday, October 8, Susan Wilson will dive into local history with her book “Heaven, By Hotel Standards: The History of the Omni Parker House” at the State Library of Mass., which will also stream virtually on YouTube at noon.
At 6 p.m., Peter Cormack will discuss his new book “Charles J. Connick: America’s Visionary Stained Glass Artist” at The Boston Athenaeum, where admission is free for members and $20 for visitors.
Simultaneously, at 6 p.m., Kathleen DuVal will host a virtual reading for her book “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America” in conversation with Nicole Eustace, requiring a reservation for participation.
Also on Wednesday evening, Wendelin Van Draanen returns, this time discussing her work at An Unlikely Story at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 or $21.24 for admission plus a book.
Helen Fremont will join author Helen Epstein for a discussion at 7 p.m. at Brookline Booksmith about Fremont’s memoir “Outside the Lines: A Memoir,” requiring a reservation.
John J. Lennon will engage in a thought-provoking conversation about his book “The Tragedy of True Crime: Four Guilty Men and the Stories That Define Us” with Reginald Dwayne Betts at Harvard Book Store at 7 p.m. At the same time, Tim Queeney will discuss his book “Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization” at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, also requiring a reservation for attendees.
Thursday will see events spanning poetry and social issues. Fin Leary returns to continue promoting “These Bodies Ain’t Broken” in conversation with Sara Farizan at 7:30 p.m. at All She Wrote Books. This event operates on a pay-what-you-can basis, or $20.18 for both admission and a copy of the book.
Liz Walker will discuss her book “No One Left Alone: A Story of How Community Helps Us Heal” at Brookline Booksmith at 7 p.m., with reservations required. Additionally, Vidyan Ravinthiran will participate in a book discussion about “Avidya” with Martha Selby at 7 p.m. at Grolier Poetry Book Shop, which will also be available virtually via Zoom. Tickets for this event start at $5.
Mark Kurlansky will discuss “The Boston Way: Radicals Against Slavery and the Civil War” at Harvard Book Store at 7 p.m., while Daniel Johnson will present his poetry collection “Shadow Act: An Elegy for Journalist James Foley” at 7 p.m. at JustBook-ish. This event will also feature a musical performance by Ebele Okpokwasili-Johnson and requires a reservation.
Lily King will delve into her book “Heart the Lover” in conversation with Heidi Pitlor at St. James Episcopal Church, sponsored by Porter Square Books, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $10 or $37.00 for both admission and a copy of the book.
On Friday, October 10, Sarah Mlynowski will discuss her new children’s book “Mirror Mirror” starting at 6:30 p.m. at An Unlikely Story, with tickets priced at $5 or $18.05 including a copy of the book.
Sarah Sax will present her graphic novel “School Dance (A Graphic Novel)” at 7 p.m. during a conversation with Jonathan Todd at Belmont Books.
Laura Dickerman will also engage in a conversation about her book “Hot Desk” at 7 p.m. at Harvard Book Store, while Mary Bonina will discuss “My Way Home” at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, also at 7 p.m. This event requires reservations for attendance.
Lastly, on Saturday, October 11, children can enjoy a reading of the picture book “Rain and the Reading Horse” by Maria Gianferrari and Hannah Salyer at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore at 11 a.m. Following this, Maddie Frost will read her picture book “Little Boo” at 4 p.m. at An Unlikely Story. Reservations are required for this event.
In the evening, Mitch Albom will discuss his upcoming book “Twice” at 7:30 p.m. at Hebrew College, sponsored by Hummingbird Books. Tickets for this event are available for $10.
Readers and literary enthusiasts are encouraged to attend these events, as they offer the unique opportunity to delve deeper into the minds of authors and to explore the stories that shape our world.
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