In the May 2023 edition of "Best of Boston," we bring you our top Boston lit events this month, taking place virtually and in-person. See below for our list of local literary happenings.

Rory Power, author of In an Orchard Grown From Ash, in conversation with CL Herman

Porter Square Books: Boston Edition, located on the first floor of GrubStreet's Center for Creative Writing, is open and ready to fulfill all of your book-browsing desires! Staff Picks are 20% off, so you can add to your TBR pile guilt-free. Whether you want to immerse yourself in a world of fandom obsession and self-destruction or introduce your little one to the wonders of nature, PSB has a pick for you. We're located on the southeast side of 50 Liberty, facing the Marina and the ICA. Come visit!

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Lucy by Jamaica Kincaid If …

Every month, we celebrate successes of all stripes! In December, Grubbies were published in literary journals across the country, won awards and prizes, published books, and so much more. Our community closed December 2022 out with 37 publications, four awards and prizes, two fellowships, and more

Every month, we celebrate successes of all stripes! In November, Grubbies were published in literary journals across the country, won awards and prizes, published books, and so much more. Our community closed November 2022 out with 36 publications, eight awards and prizes, five book publications, and more

Live in Egleston Square or Mattapan? We’ve partnered with the Boston Public Library to bring FREE creative writing workshops to your neighborhood virtually this fall. All classes welcome new and practicing writers!  

 

Upcoming Drop-Ins: 

The Art of the Letter Revisited with Maria A Pinto

Tuesday, September 20th, 5:30pm-7:00pm (EST)

Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library

Live Zoom Meetings

Against Dystopia 2.0 with Maria A Pinto

Tuesday, October 4th, 5:00pm-6:30pm (EST)

Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library

Live Zoom Meetings

It Came From Right Next Door! Horror Generator with Peter Medeiros

Tuesday, October 18th, 5:00pm-6:30pm …