Lit Boston: What's Happening in March?

In the March 2020 edition of "Best of Boston," we bring you our top Boston lit events this month, curated from the Boston Literary District's event calendar, an essential source of literary happenings.

 

Megan Dowd Lambert presents A Kid of Their Own

Sunday, March 1st, 10:30am

Brookline Booksmith

As part of their Children’s Storytime series, Brookline Booksmith welcomes Megan Dowd Lambert for a reading of her book A Kid of Their Own.

 

Book Talk: The Body Papers with Grace Talusan 

Tuesday, March 3rd, 12:00pm

Boston Atheneaum

Join author Grace Talusan in conversation with Elif Armbruster on her memoir, The Body Papers. There will be a book signing after.

 

Noé Álvarez presents Spirit Run 

Tuesday, March 3rd, 7:00pm 

Brookline Booksmith

Brookline Booksmith welcomes Noé Álvarez for a conversation about his debut memoir, Spirit Run.

 

Joanna Schaffhausen–All the Best Lies

Wednesday, March 4th, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Central Library

Central Library welcomes author Joanna Schaffhausen for a discussion of her latest novel, All the Best Lies. There will be a book signing after.

 

Write Down the Street: A flor de labio–Poesía y versos en español 

Friday, March 6th, 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Egelston BPL

In this class with Instructor Vero González, you will play with several traditional and contemporary styles of Spanish poetry. The participants will come out with the outline of a poem and with ideas and beginnings for several more. Experience writing poetry is not required!

 

Jenny Offil presents Weather 

Friday, March 6th, 7:00pm

Brookline Booksmith

Brookline Booksmith welcomes Jenny Offil - author of Last Things and Dept. of Speculation - for a conversation about her latest novel Weather.

 

Beverly Jenkins, On the Corner of Hope and Main 

Saturday, March 7th, 3:00pm

Porter Square Books 

Porter Square Books welcomes award-winning author Beverly Jenkins for a reading from the latest installment in her beloved Blessings series, On the Corner of Hope and Main.

 

Black & Brown Bookclub Pop-up Event  

Sunday, March 8th, 10:00am to 1:00pm 

Menino Arts Center

Looking for quality books with black and brown characters, written by black and brown authors? Visit The Black & Brown BookClub popup event! They'll be highlighting local writers of color and their stories with characters of color.

 

Jessi Jezewska Stevens and Jordan Kisner present The Exhibition of Persephone Q: A Novel and Thin Places: Essays from In Between

Tuesday, March 10th, 7:00pm

Harvard Book Store

Harvard Book Store and GrubStreet welcome debut authors Jessi Jezewska Stevens and Jordan Kisner for a discussion of their books, The Exhibition of Persephone Q: A Novel and Thin Places: Essays from In Between.

 

Lily King in conversation with Andre Dubus III 

Tuesday, March 10th, 6:00pm

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Join GrubStreet and Brookline Booksmith in welcoming Lily King - author of Euphoria - in conversation with Andre Dubus III about her latest novel, Writers & Lovers. There will be a book signing after.

 

Ken Liu – The Hidden Girl and Other Stories 

Tuesday, March 10th, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Central Library

Join Central Library in welcoming author Ken Liu for a conversation on his new book The Hidden Girl and Other Stories. There will be a book signing after.

 

FREE Brown Bag Lunch Writing Series

Wednesday, March 11th, 12:30pm to 1:15pm

GrubStreet HQ

Do you work downtown and want to fit some writing into your day? Or do you have a schedule that gives you free afternoons instead of evenings? Join our FREE Brown Bag Lunch Writing Series. Bring your lunch and come on over to GrubStreet and for 45 minutes, you’ll meet fellow writers and get your creative juices flowing with some cool writing exercises.

 

Additionally, Deborah Norkin, writer and Food Writing Editor at Pangyrus Literary Magazine, will be holding free, 20-minute Editor Hours before and after the session from 11am-12pm and 1:30-2:30pm. Bring two copies of up to five pages of your work in progress in any genre. Learn more and sign up here. 

 

Deborah J. Cohen presents Welcome to Wherever We Are  

Wednesday, March 11th, 7:00pm

Brookline Booksmith

Brookline Booksmith welcomes author Deborah J. Cohen for a conversation about her latest memoir, Welcome to Wherever We Are.

 

Reading and Conversation with Gish Jen in Wellesley Hills

Thursday, March 12th, 4:30pm

Wellesley College 

Wellesley College welcomes author Gish Jen for a reading and conversation about her latest novel The Resisters. There will be a signing after.

 

A Conversation on Agency: Displacement and Power During Political Turmoil

Thursday, March 12th, 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Boston Athenaeum

Join Katrinn Schumann and Marjan Kamali in a conversation about stories of love, displacement, and healing in an age of political turmoil.

 

Adam Falkner, The Willies 

Friday, March 13th, 7:00pm

Porter Square Books

Join Porter Square Books in welcoming Adam Falker for a conversation about his newest poetry collection, The Willies.

 

Write Down the Street: Overcoming Doubt: Writing Your Novel 

Saturday, March 14th, 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Mattapan BPL

Writing a novel is still considered one of the highest pursuits of literature. And writing a novel still frightens everyone. In this class with Instructor Quinten Lucas, you’ll pore over inspirational quotes, play with writing prompts, and explore the value of structure and tips, ultimately leaving students equipped with the tools to begin, or to carry on, with the untold story which needs to be brought out from the inside.

 

Boston Writers of Color: March Writing Retreat  

Sunday, March 15th, 12:00pm to 5:00pm

GrubStreet HQ

Join us for a free, day-long writing retreat for the Boston Writers of Color Group. We’ll have rooms to suit your particular writing preferences: two quiet rooms, a light music room, a light talking room, and family room. Lunch will be provided! 

 

Michael Fine, Abundance

Wednesday, March 18th, 7:00pm

Porter Square Books 

Porter Square Books hosts author Michael Fine for a reading and discussion of his novel, Abundance.

 

Write Down the Street: Pieces of Me–Writing about Class 

Friday, March 20th, 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Egleston Square BPL

Through writing prompts inspired by statistics, we will begin to explore the concept of class and the role it plays in our lives. In this class with Instructor Vero González, you’ll commit to creating a safe and supportive container so that writers can create and share bravely and authentically. Participants will leave with the first draft of a poem or personal essay.

 

FREE Happy Hour Writing Session 

Friday, March 20th, 5:30pm to 6:30pm

GrubStreet HQ

What's more satisfying than leaving work behind on a Friday afternoon? Rounding out the week with a free writing session, of course! Maximize that Friday feeling and kick off your writing weekend. Come on over to Grub HQ where in 60 jam-packed minutes, you’ll meet fellow writers and get your creative juices flowing with some great writing exercises. Free drinks (beer, wine, coffee, water) and snacks provided. 

 

Iona Hobai presents A Whale of a Mistake 

Sunday, March 22nd, 10:30am

Brookline Booksmith

As part of their Children’s Storytime series, Brookline Booksmith welcomes Iona Hobai for a reading of her book A Whale of a Mistake.

 

Bernardine Evaristo presents Girl, Woman, Other: A Novel 

Wednesday, March 25th, 6:30pm

Harvard Book Store

Harvard Book Store welcomes celebrated novelist Bernardine Evaristo for a discussion of her Booker Prize–winning novel, Girl, Woman, Other. There will be a book signing after.

 

Lucy Knisley, Go to Sleep (I Miss You) 

Saturday, March 28th, 3:00pm

Porter Square Books

Join Porter Square books in welcoming Lucy Knisley back for a discussion about her newest graphic memoir, Go to Sleep (I Miss You).

 

Be the Change Community Action: Social Poetics 

Sunday, March 29th, 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Porter Square Books

Porter Square Books presents Mark Nowak, author of Social Poetics, in conversation with Natalicia Tracy, Executive Director of the Brazilian Worker Center moderated by Lillian-Yvonne Beltran.

 

TaraShea Nesbit – Beheld 

Monday, March 30th, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Central Library 

Join Central Library for a conversation with TaraShea Nesbit about her novel, Beheld. There will be a book signing after.

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