Today’s top writers in an intimate setting – featuring an author talk/reading, facilitated Q&A, and book signing.

Richard Russo

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Somebody’s Fool and The Destiny Thief presents a marvelous new essay collection on work, culture, love, and family. Evening's Moderator: Mark Dagostino, seven-time New York Times bestselling co-author

Craig Johnson

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Walt Longmire is back after the escapades of First Frost and encounters one of his most baffling cases in Wyoming’s brutal and unforgiving Red Desert. Evening's Moderator: Tina Sawtelle, President & CEO of The Music Hall

Jean Becker

Sunday, June 8, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush and New York Times bestselling author, Jean Becker shares moving and pivotal life lessons from a leader who left a mark on people's hearts and souls. Evening's Moderator: Governor Christopher T. Sununu

Ben Shattuck

Thursday, July 24, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

A stunning collection of interconnected stories set in New England, exploring how the past is often misunderstood and how history, family, heartache, and desire can echo over centuries. Evening’s Moderator: Ian Aldrich, Executive Editor at Yankee Magazine