Lit Boston: What's Happening in April?
In the April 2021 edition of "Best of Boston," we bring you our top Boston lit events this month, taking place virtually. See below for our list of local literary happenings.
Michelle Hoover in Conversation with Randy Susan Meyers
Thursday, April 1st at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Belmont Books
Join Belmont Books as Michelle Hoover, director of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator program, discusses her mother's novel, Milk Without Honey, with author Randy Susan Meyers, and other readers of the book. RSVP here.
Julie Carrick Dalton In Conversation with Laura Pritchett
Thursday, April 1st at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by BookBar
Join Julie Carrick Dalton in conversation with Laura Pritchett, celebrating the release of Dalton's debut novel, Waiting For the Night Song. RSVP here.
Spring Arlington Author Salon
Thursday, April 1st at 7:30PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Arlington Author Salon
The Arlington Author Salon is a free reading series with a twist: each author’s presentation includes something special to tickle the senses. April's spotlight is on Books Inspired by Books. Authors include Kim Adrian, Michael Blanding, and Alden Jones. RSVP here.
Adrienne Raphel, Thinking Inside the Box: Adventures with Crosswords and the Puzzling People Who Can't Live Without Them
Thursday, April 1st at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 ($5 contribution suggested at registration)
A Virtual Event by Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store's virtual event series welcomes prize-winning writer and poet Adrienne Raphel for the paperback release of her acclaimed book Thinking Inside the Box: Adventures with Crosswords and the Puzzling People Who Can't Live Without Them. She will be joined in conversation by novelist and essayist Evan James, author of Cheer Up, Mr. Widdicombe and I've Been Wrong Before. RSVP here.
YA LGBTQ+ Reads: Recommendations with the Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission
Thursday, April 1st at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Porter Square Books and the Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission
Porter Square Books is pleased to partner with the City of Cambridge's LGBTQ+ Commission for a virtual event packed with recommendations in their favorite genre: LGBTQ+ Young Adult fiction! This event is free and open to all. RSVP here.
Peter B. Kaufman, The New Enlightenment and the Fight to Free Knowledge
Friday, April 2nd at 12:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 ($5 contribution suggested at registration)
A Virtual Event by Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store's virtual event series welcomes writer, teacher, and film producer Peter B. Kaufman for a discussion of his book The New Enlightenment and the Fight to Free Knowledge. The Q&A for this event will be moderated by Peter Suber, director of Harvard Library's Office for Scholarly Communication and the Harvard Open Access Project. RSVP here.
Transnational Literature Series | Kazim Ali and Brandon Hobson with Aurora Lydia Dominguez
Friday, April 2nd at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 – $60.99
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith as Kazim Ali and Brandon Hobson discuss their new books Northern Light and The Removed with writer Aurora Lydia Dominguez. RSVP here.
Steven Weinberg, The First Three Minutes: A Modern View of the Origin of the Universe
Friday, April 2nd at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 ($5 contribution suggested at registration)
A Virtual Event by Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store's virtual event series, the Harvard University Division of Science, and the Harvard Library are thrilled to welcome Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg for a discussion of his groundbreaking book, The First Three Minutes: A Modern View of the Origin of the Universe. He will be joined in conversation by Andrew Strominger, prize-winning theoretical physicist and director of Harvard's Center for the Fundamental Laws of Nature. RSVP here.
Talking Sense: Image, Sound, & Text in Literature
Saturday, April 3rd at 1:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by The Program in Creative Writing at UChicago
Join the Program in Creative Writing at UChicago for a panel discussion featuring Douglas Kearney, Kristen Radtke, Valeria Luiselli, Will Boast, Ilya Kaminsky and Jennifer Scappettone. Edgar Garcia will be moderating. RSVP here.
Antiracism: Research, Teaching, Public Engagement
Monday, April 5th at 12:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by The Center for Literary & Comparative Studies at UMd
Join a conversation between Andrea Lee, Mary Helen Washington (University of Maryland), and Shaun Myers (University of Pittsburgh). RSVP here.
Davarian L. Baldwin, In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: How Universities Are Plundering Our Cities
Monday, April 5th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 ($5 contribution suggested at registration)
A Virtual Event by Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store's virtual events series welcomes Davarian L. Baldwin for a discussion of his latest book, In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: How Universities Are Plundering Our Cities. He will be joined in conversation by Eddie R. Cole, associate professor of higher education and organizational change at UCLA and author of The Campus Color Line: College Presidents and the Struggle for Black Freedom. RSVP here.
Kathleen Collins in Conversation With Matthew Gilbert
Tuesday, April 6th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Belmont Books
Join Belmont Books and author Kathleen Collins for a fun conversation, as she discusses her latest book, From Rabbit Ears to the Rabbit Hole: A Life with Television with the Boston Globe's TV Critic, Matthew Gilbert. RSVP here.
Emily A. Duncan with Hannah Abigail Clarke: Blessed Monsters
Tuesday, April 6th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 – $27.99
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith as Emily A. Duncan concludes her Something Dark and Holy trilogy with Hannah Abigail Clarke and Booksmith bookseller Kiersten Frost. RSVP here.
Melissa Febos, Girlhood
Tuesday, April 6th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 ($5 contribution suggested at registration)
A Virtual Event by Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store's virtual event series welcomes Melissa Febos—author of the acclaimed memoirs Whip Smart and Abandon Me—for a discussion of her latest, highly anticipated book, Girlhood. She will be joined in conversation by ZZ Packer, author of the beloved story collection Drinking Coffee Elsewhere. RSVP here.
Morgan Jerkins with Phoebe Robinson, Caul Baby
Tuesday, April 6th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $30 – $40
A Virtual Event by Porter Square Books
Porter Square Books is pleased to partner with HarperCollins and independent bookstores across the country to bring you a virtual conversation with Morgan Jerkins for her new novel, Caul Baby. She will be joined in conversation by Phoebe Robinson, co-creator and co-star of 2 Dope Queens.This virtual event is ticketed and takes place on Crowdcast. Your ticket includes a book with a signed bookplate! RSVP here.
FREE Brown Bag Lunch Writing Series
Wednesday, April 7th at 12:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by GrubStreet
Looking for some virtual midweek writing community? Or do you have a schedule that gives you free afternoons instead of evenings? Join GrubStreet’s FREE Brown Bag Lunch Writing Series via Zoom on Wednesday, April 7th from 12:30pm-1:15pm. For 45 minutes, you’ll meet fellow writers and get your creative juices flowing with some cool writing exercises. RSVP here.
Indies Present: A Universe of Wishes
Wednesday, April 7th at 2:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by American Booksellers Association
Join Dhonielle Clayton and author special guests every Wednesday in April for a deep dive into the WNDB anthology A Universe of Wishes. This event is free with an option to make a donation to the supporting organization. All donations will go to We Need Diverse Books (WNDB), a non-profit dedicated to putting more books featuring diverse characters into the hands of all children. RSVP here.
Abby Jimenez in conversation with Emily Henry
Wednesday, April 7th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Belmont Books
Join Belmont Books for a night of romance as Abby Jimenez discusses her latest novel, Life's Too Short, with author Emily Henry. RSVP here.
Transnational Literature Series | lan Stavans with Regina Galasso
Wednesday, April 7th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 – $34
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith as Ilan Stavans discusses his new book Selected Translations with scholar Regina Galasso. RSVP here.
Jessica Zucker, I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement
Wednesday, April 7th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 ($5 contribution suggested at registration)
A Virtual Event by Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store's virtual event series welcomes psychologist, writer, and maternal health advocate Jessica Zucker for a discussion of her debut memoir, I Had a Miscarriage. She will be joined in conversation by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, fellow women's mental health advocate and an assistant professor of psychiatry at the George Washington University School of Medicine. RSVP here.
GrubStreet's Free Advanced Screenwriting Showcase
Wednesday, April 7th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by GrubStreet's Advanced Screenwriting Class
On April 7th GrubStreet will host the Advanced Screenwriting Showcase, featuring work from students enrolled in the current round Advanced Screenwriting, taught by Mark Fogarty. Excerpts from seven screenplays will be performed by local actors. Everyone is welcome to attend. The event is free to the public. RSVP here.
Nancy Werlin and Leah Cypess, Zoe Rosenthal Is Not Lawful Good and Thornwood
Wednesday, April 7th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Porter Square Books
Join Porter Square Books for a virtual joint book launch celebrating Nancy Werlin's new YA novel, Zoe Rosenthal Is Not Lawful Good and Leah Cypess's middle grade debut, Thornwood! This event is hosted on Crowdcast, and is free and open to all. RSVP here.
(FOR TEENS) A Look Inside the Movie Industry with Mariona Lloreta
Thursday, April 8th from 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET | Workshop Fee: $0
A Remote Workshop by GrubStreet and the Boston Public Library
The movie-making industry for the big and small screen is a fascinating and powerful artistic force. Many of us watch movies and maybe consider filmmaking as a career. But where do we begin? There are so many roles within the industry. What do those movie credits really mean? This session will provide teens with an overview of the filmmaking industry, including a Q&A to answer your questions—big and small. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email prior to the session start time. Register here.
Kaitlyn Greenidge with Brandon Taylor: Libertie
Thursday, April 8th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 – $51
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith as Kaitlyn Greenidge, author of We Love You, Charlie Freeman, returns with a new novel, joined in conversation by Brandon Taylor of Real Life. RSVP here.
Jeremy DeSilva, First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human
Thursday, April 8th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 ($5 contribution suggested at registration)
A Virtual Event by Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store's virtual event series welcomes Jeremy DeSilva—associate professor of Anthropology at Dartmouth College and editor of A Most Interesting Problem: What Darwin’s Descent of Man Got Right and Wrong about Human Evolution—for a discussion of his book First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human. RSVP here.
Bernice Lerner in Conversation with Dr. Miriam Ornstein at Beth El Temple Center
Thursday, April 8th at 7:30PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Belmont Books
Join Belmont Books for a dialogue between Bernice Lerner and Dr. Miriam Ornstein, BETC member and daughter of Dr. Anna Ornstein, Holocaust survivor and author of My Mother’s Eyes. Join Bernice and Miriam as they discuss resilience, courage, compassion, and the rise of Anti-Semitism, and respond to your questions. RSVP here.
Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney and Kate Flannery, Good Company
Thursday, April 8th at 7:30PM ET | Event Fee: $25 – $35
A Virtual Event by Porter Square Books
Porter Square Books is pleased to partner with HarperCollins and independent bookstores across the country to bring you a virtual conversation with Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney and Kate Flannery for the release of Good Company! This virtual event is ticketed and takes place on Crowdcast. Your ticket includes a signed copy of the book. RSVP here.
Jaya Ramji-Nogales, Andrew I. Schoenholtz, and Philip G. Schrag, The End of Asylum
Friday, April 9th at 12:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 ($5 contribution suggested at registration)
A Virtual Event by Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store's virtual event series welcomes eminent legal scholars Jaya Ramji-Nogales, Andrew I. Schoenholtz, and Philip G. Schrag for a discussion of their latest, co-authored book, The End of Asylum. RSVP here.
You Don't Have to Be Everything: A Poetry Reading & Discussion
Friday, April 9th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 – $23.95
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith, Diana Whitney, Stephanie Burt, Tamiko Beyer, and the student poets of 826 Boston for an evening of poetry. RSVP here.
Sandi Tan, Lurkers: A Novel
Friday, April 9th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 ($5 contribution suggested at registration)
A Virtual Event by Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store's virtual event series welcomes acclaimed author and filmmaker Sandi Tan—director of the award-winning documentary Shirkers—for a discussion of her latest novel, Lurkers. RSVP here.
Young Adult Writers Program (YAWP): FREE Saturday Sessions for Teens
Saturday, April 10th from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Workshop Fee: $0
A Remote Workshop by GrubStreet
Look at the finished works and drafts of famous writers and work on tightening some of your existing writing in Beautiful Compression: Turning Drafts into Sparkling Gems; discuss conflict in a scene and tools and tips on how to raise the stakes and drive your plot to build a stronger script in Raising the Stakes: Building Conflict in Your Scene; or get re-grounded, revived, and re-inspired in Write Yourself Outta That Rut: Poets’ Edition! Learn more and register here.
Elon Green, Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York
Saturday, April 10th at 2:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by the Boston Public Library
Join the Boston Public Library for an online conversation with Elon Green, author of Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York. For this talk, which is part of their Repairing America Series, Green will be in conversation with Michael Bronski, who has been active in gay liberation as a political organizer, writer, editor, publisher and theorist since 1969. RSVP here.
Prose Publishing Intensive: Agents, Editors, and YOU!
Saturday, April 10th at 4:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Mills Performing Arts
These two back to back panels will give you a wide view of the publishing process for fiction and creative nonfiction writers. Jennifer Soloway and Jennifer Chen Tran will discuss the fine art of finding a literary agent and give some helpful tips to help you pitch your work. Then their panel of small presses will discuss all you need to know about working with an editor, from contracts to covers. Feel free to attend one or both panels. RSVP here.
2021 Long Island Reads Selection Award Event Honoring Author Brit Bennett
Sunday, April 11th at 2:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Long Island Reads Committee
Join the Long Island Reads Committee virtually for the 2021 Long Island Reads Selection Award Event honoring Brit Bennett for her novel The Vanishing Half. RSVP here.
Martha Waters with Evie Dunmore: To Love and to Loathe
Sunday, April 11th at 4:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 – $25.99
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith as romance novelists Martha Waters and Evie Dunmore discuss Martha's new book, To Love and to Loathe. RSVP here.
Michio Kaku: The God Equation
Monday, April 12th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $22 – $31
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith as Michio Kaku returns with an immersive look at the science that could remake our understanding of the universe. RSVP here.
Reem Kassis, The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World
Monday, April 12th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 ($5 contribution suggested at registration)
A Virtual Event by Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store's virtual event series welcomes Reem Kassis—acclaimed food writer and author of the award-winning cookbook The Palestinian Table—for a discussion of her latest cookbook, The Arabesque Table. She will be joined in conversation by fellow cookbook author Nik Sharma, author of Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food. RSVP here.
Dawnie Walton with Curtis Sittenfeld, The Final Revival of Opal & Nev
Monday, April 12th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Porter Square Books
Porter Square Books is pleased to present a virtual event with Dawnie Walton for her "Spectacular...Firecracker" (Publisher's Weekly) debut novel, The Final Revival of Opal & Nev! She will be joined in conversation by Curtis Sittenfeld. This event is free and open to all, hosted on Crowdcast. RSVP here.
Denny S. Bryce in conversation with Julie Carrick Dalton
Tuesday, April 13th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Belmont Books
Join Belmont Books and author Denny S. Bryce as she discusses her debut novel, Wild Women and the Blues, with author Julie Carrick Dalton. RSVP here.
Jess Phoenix, Ms. Adventure: My Wild Explorations in Science, Lava, and Life
Tuesday, April 13th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Porter Square Books
Join Porter Square Books in welcoming volcanologist, extreme explorer and field scientist Jess Phoenix for a virtual talk about her new memoir, Ms. Adventure: My Wild Explorations in Science, Lava, and Life! This event is free and open to all, hosted on Crowdcast. RSVP here.
Erika Engelhaupt in Conversation with Amy Stewart
Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Belmont Books
Join Belmont Books for a Zoom webinar event with authors Erika Engelhaupt and Amy Stewart, as they discuss Erika's book, Gory Details: Adventures From the Dark Side of Science. RSVP here.
Fern Johnson & Marlene Fine with Lisa Mullins: Let's Talk Race
Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 – $28.99
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith as authors Fern Johnson and Marlene Fine discuss their new work, which addresses why white people need and how they can have better and more informed conversations about race with each other and across race. They will be in conversation with WBUR's All Things Considered host, Lisa Mullins. RSVP here.
How to Love the World: A Poetry Anthology Reading
Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Porter Square Books
Join Porter Square Books for a poetry reading featuring contributors to the new collection How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude and Hope including Angela Narciso Torres, Lahab Assef Al-Jundi, Albert Garcia, Todd Davis and anthology editor James Crews. This event is free and open to all, hosted on Crowdcast. RSVP here.
A Close Reading of Isaac Babel's "My First Goose" with George Saunders
Saturday, April 17th from 4:30PM to 5:30PM ET | Event Fee: $50
A Virtual Event by Disquiet International
New York Times Bestselling author George Saunders’ new book, A Swim in the Pond in the Rain, takes readers on a sweeping craft journey through seven classic Russian short stories. In this talk Saunders, in conversation with Jeff Parker, walks participants through another iconic Russian short story, “My First Goose” by Isaac Babel. Participants will have the opportunity for Q&A after the talk, and the session will include writing prompts and/or exercises to propel participants’ work forward and immediately apply what’s been learned. RSVP here.
Marlon Peterson, Bird Uncaged
Monday, April 19th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Porter Square Books
Porter Square Books welcomes Marlon Peterson, a leading advocate for prison abolition and transformative justice, for a virtual talk about his debut book, Bird Uncaged: An Abolitionist's Freedom Song. This event is free and open to all, hosted on Crowdcast. RSVP here.
Write Down the Street (WDTS): The Prose Poem
Tuesday, April 20 from 12:00PM – 1:30PM ET | Workshop Fee: $0
A Remote Workshop by GrubStreet and the Boston Public Library
What makes a poem a poem? What’s the difference between a prose poem and flash fiction? Or between a prose poem and a paragraph? This 90-minute class will be highly generative and a little silly–after all, the best prose poems don’t take themselves too seriously, and neither will we. Come prepared to share a little and write a lot. As part of GrubStreet's Write Down the Street community program, writers based near the Egleston or Mattapan Branches of the Boston Public Library can take this drop-in class. Register here.
Poetry Open Mic Night
Tuesday, April 20th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Belmont Books
Join Belmont Books for a Virtual Poetry Open Mic Night to celebrate National Poetry Month! Limit 15 participants, but open to unlimited attendees. RSVP here.
Joan F. Smith with Laura Taylor Namey
Tuesday, April 20th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 – $26.99
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith as they celebrate the launch of The Half-Orphan's Handbook with author Joan F. Smith and Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow author Laura Taylor Namey. RSVP here.
Patrick Radden Keefe with Pamela Colloff, Empire of Pain
Tuesday, April 20th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Porter Square Books
Porter Square Books is pleased to present a virtual talk with bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe (Say Nothing) for his latest book, Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty. He will be joined in conversation by award-winning reporter Pamela Colloff. This event is free and open to all via Crowdcast. RSVP here.
The Muse and the Marketplace 2021 | A Virtual Enhanced Writing Residency
Wednesday, April 21st – Sunday, April 25th | Ticket Fee: $269 ($249 for GrubStreet Members)
A Virtual Conference by GrubStreet
This year, GrubStreet’s annual literary conference will be taking shape as the Muse & the Marketplace 2021: An Enhanced Writing Residency! The Residency will feature 65+ sessions on craft and publishing from top authors and industry professionals, plus the opportunity to meet literary agents or editors for direct manuscript feedback. The Residency itself will take place Wednesday, April 21st - Sunday, April 25th. Not sure you can attend every single session that week? Nearly all sessions will be available for up to 2 months after the Residency. We are also offering Premium Workshops with featured authors and the Manuscript Mart from Wednesday, April 28th through Sunday, May 2nd. Learn more and register here.
Maryanne O'Hara with Lily King: Little Matches
Wednesday, April 21st at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 – $35.99
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith as Maryanne O'Hara discusses her memoir, in conversation with novelist Lily King. RSVP here.
Jonny Sun with Eve L. Ewing: Goodbye, Again
Wednesday, April 21st at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Porter Square Books
Porter Square Books is delighted to welcome back friend of the store and bestselling author Jonny Sun for a virtual talk to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated new book, Goodbye, Again: Essays, Reflections, and Illustrations. This event is free and open to all, hosted on Crowdcast. RSVP here.
A Novel Book Club: There There
Wednesday, April 21st at 8:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Novel
Join your pals at Novel on Zoom Wednesday, April 21st as they discuss There There by Tommy Orange. RSVP here.
Asian Women Speak Out: Anjali Enjeti, R.O. Kwon, and Suchitra Vijayan
Wednesday, April 21st at 8:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Pilsen Community Books
Join Pilsen Community Books as they welcome Anjali Enjeti, R.O. Kwon, and Suchitra Vijayan for a talk about their work. RSVP here.
Authors in Conversation: Anja Kampmann and Amy Brady
Thursday, April 22nd at 12:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Center for German and European Studies (CGES) at Brandeis University
In honor of Earth Day, the Center for German and European Studies at Brandeis University is hosting a conversation about climate fiction (or "cli-fi"), literature that deals with climate change. RSVP here.
Transnational Literature Series | Layla AlAmmar and Hala Alyan with Jess Rizkallah
Thursday, April 22nd at 6:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 – $61.95
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith for a virtual event with Layla AlAmmar and Hala Alyan to discuss their new books Silence Is a Sense and The Arsonists’ City. They'll be in conversation with poet Jess Rizkallah. RSVP here.
FREE Happy Hour Writing Session
Friday, April 23rd at 5:30PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by GrubStreet
Maximize that Friday feeling and kick off your writing weekend. Leave work behind on Friday, April 23rd, from 5:30pm-6:30pm, grab a snack and/or your favorite after-work beverage, and log into GrubStreet Remote for some writing! In 60 jam-packed minutes, you’ll meet fellow writers and get your creative juices flowing with some great writing exercises. RSVP here.
Reem Kassis with Dalia Mortada: The Arabesque Table
Friday, April 23rd at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 – $44.95
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith and Reem Kassis, author of The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World, for a conversation with radio and podcast editor/producer Dalia Mortada. RSVP here.
J.R. Ward and Gena Showalter
Saturday, April 24th at 4:00PM ET | Event Fee: $15 – $60
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join Brookline Booksmith as they celebrate the releases of J.R. Ward's Lover Unveiled and Gena Showalter's The Warlord. All tickets come with a book and signed bookplate.. RSVP here.
Jesse Q. Sutanto in conversation with Uzma Jalaluddin
Tuesday, April 27th at 7:30PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by Belmont Books
Join Belmont Books for a Zoom webinar event to celebrate Jesse Q. Sutanto's adult debut, Dial A for Aunties and Uzma Jalaluddin's sophomore novel, Hana Khan Carries On. RSVP here.
Black Queer Fictions and Selves
Thursday, April 29th at 12:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by University of Westminster
Join the University of Westminster for their last event in their “Gender and Sexuality in Black People” month where they hold a panel discussion on Black Queer Fiction. RSVP here.
Louis Menand, The Free World: Art and Thought in the Cold War
Thursday, April 29th at 7:00PM ET | Event Fee: $0 ($5 contribution suggested at registration)
A Virtual Event by Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store and the Boston Public Library welcome Louis Menand—the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of English at Harvard University and author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Metaphysical Club—for a discussion of his latest, highly anticipated book, The Free World: Art and Thought in the Cold War. He will be joined in conversation by Boston Public Library President David Leonard. RSVP here.
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