Lit Boston: What's Happening in May?
In the May 2022 edition of "Best of Boston," we bring you our top Boston lit events this month, most taking place virtually. See below for our list of local literary happenings.
Grubbie Debut: Steve Almond with Jane Roper, All The Secrets of the World
Monday, May 2nd at 7:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0
An In-Person Event by Porter Square Books
Porter Square Books is thrilled to present the latest installment of the Grubbie Debuts series featuring GrubStreet author Steve Almond for All The Secrets of the World. Almond will be joined in conversation by GrubStreet instructor Jane Roper for this event, which will take place at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. Learn more.
Live at Brookline Booksmith! Charlie Jane Anders
Monday, May 2nd at 7:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0 - $27.99
An In-Person Event by Brookline Booksmith
In person at Brookline Booksmith! Join author Charlie Jane Anders for a discussion of Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak, second book in the Unstoppable series. Learn more.
VIRTUAL: Belmont Books Bookclub - Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line
Monday, May 2nd at 7:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0 - $27.99
A Virtual Event by Belmont Books
Our book club meets once a month on Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Right now, all meetings are held on Zoom. All are welcome for casual discussions of fiction and nonfiction books. Occasionally, a meeting will feature a visit from a local author whose book we are reading. Please email [email protected] to register. Learn more.
Live with Brookline Booksmith! Casey McQuiston with Meredith Goldstein
Wednesday, May 4th at 6:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $25 - $30
An In-Person Event by Brookline Booksmith
Live and in person with Brookline Booksmith, at Coolidge Corner Theatre! Celebrate the release of I Kissed Shara Wheeler with Casey McQuiston, in conversation with Meredith Goldstein. Learn more.
Alton Brown, Good Eats 4: The Final Years [Somerville Theatre]
Thursday, May 5th at 7:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $34.50 - $54
An In-Person Event by Porter Square Books
Porter Square Books is delighted to present an evening with Alton Brown for Good Eats 4: The Final Years. Join us at the Somerville Theatre to celebrate the release of this fourth and final installment in the iconic Good Eats cookbook series with a live Q&A! A book signing will follow the talk. Learn more.
Live at Brookline Booksmith! Anne Whitney Pierce: Down to the River
Friday, May 6th at 7:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0 - $28.95
An In-Person Event by Brookline Booksmith
In person at Brookline Booksmith! Celebrate the release of Down to the River with author Anne Whitney Pierce. Learn more.
Live with Brookline Booksmith! Don Winslow: City on Fire
Tuesday, May 10th at 6:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $10 - $30
An In-Person Event by Brookline Booksmith
Live and in person with Brookline Booksmith, at Coolidge Corner Theatre! Celebrate the release of City on Fire with Don Winslow. Learn more.
Live with Brookline Booksmith! Amor Towles: The Lincoln Highway
Wednesday, May 11th at 6:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $10 - $30
An In-Person Event by Brookline Booksmith
Live and in person from Brookline Booksmith, at Coolidge Corner Theatre! Author Amor Towles discusses his novel The Lincoln Highway. Learn more.
Rachel Mannheimer with Richie Hofmann, Earth Room [Cambridge]
Thursday, May 12th at 7:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0
An In-Person Event by Porter Square Books
Porter Square Books is delighted to welcome Rachel Mannheimer for her debut, Earth Room, called "a lesson in how to make something of where we find ourselves" by Nobel Prize winning poet Louise Glück. Richie Hofmann will be joining the author in conversation. Learn more.
Friday, May 13th at 5:30pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0
A Virtual Event by GrubStreet
What's more satisfying than leaving work behind on a Friday evening? Rounding out the week with a free virtual writing session, of course! Maximize that Friday night feeling and kick off your writing weekend with us online! Join us for a Friday Night Writes Session on Friday, May 13th, from 5:30pm-6:30pm 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. Best of all, you’ll sign off with some new ideas to ponder for the rest of your evening and beyond. Please make sure to register in advance so we can email you a link to join! Learn more.
Clint McElroy: Goldie's Guide to Grandchilding
Friday, May 13th at 6:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0 - $27.99
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join us in celebrating Goldie's Guide to Grandchilding with picture book author Clint McElroy and fellow grandparent Carol McElroy! Learn more.
Picture Book Hour: Scott Rothman and Mika Song
Saturday, May 14th at 10:00am (EST) | Event Fee: $0 - $26.99
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Grab your sea creature stuffies and join us to celebrate the launch of Mako and Tiger: Two Not-So-Friendly Sharks with a reading, Q&A and draw-along with picture book author Scott Rothman and illustrator Mika Song! Learn more.
Mosab Abu Toha with Naomi Shihab Nye
Saturday, May 14th at 12:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0 - $24.95
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Join the Transnational Literature Series at Brookline Booksmith for a virtual event with poet Mosab Abu Toha to discuss and celebrate the release of Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza with writer Naomi Shihab Nye. Learn more.
Wednesday, May 18th at 12:30pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0
An In-Person Event by GrubStreet
Looking to add some creativity to your day? Want to meet other local writers and get started on some new writing? Join our Seaport Free Writes session on Wednesday, May 18th, from 12:30pm-1:15pm. You’ll meet fellow writers and get your creative juices flowing with some fresh writing exercises. Best of all, you’ll leave with some new ideas to ponder for the rest of your day and beyond. Please note that you must register ahead of time and provide proof of vaccination to attend this session. Learn more.
Ren Hutchings with Karen Osborne: Under Fortunate Stars
Monday, May 23rd at 6:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0 - $33.99
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Celebrate the release of Under Fortunate Stars with author Ren Hutchings, in conversation with Karen Osborne. Learn more.
AGNI's 50 Years: Poetry Editor Jessica Q. Stark with Shangyang Fang
Monday, May 23rd at 8:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0 - $5
A Virtual Event by Brookline Booksmith
Celebrating 50 years of AGNI magazine with a series of virtual events, co-sponsored by AGNI and Brookline Booksmith. This month, join us for a conversation between poetry editor Jessica Q. Stark and Shangyang Fang. Learn more.
Friday, May 27th at 5:30pm (EST) | Event Fee: $0
An In-Person Event by GrubStreet
Looking to add some creativity to your day? Want to meet other local writers and get started on some new writing? Join our Seaport Free Writes session on Friday, May 27th, from 5:30pm-6:30pm. You’ll meet fellow writers and get your creative juices flowing with some fresh writing exercises. Best of all, you’ll leave with some new ideas to ponder for the rest of your day and beyond. Please note that you must register ahead of time and provide proof of vaccination to attend this session. Learn more.
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