We love books. We love authors. See literary greats and up-and-coming authors, and hear about their latest works, craft, and writing process. Insightful Q&As explore the intricacies of writing and publishing. Literary events happen both in the Historic Theater and the Lounge.

Lit. at The Lounge

Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

For fans of Master Slave Husband Wife and Django Unchained comes the extraordinary true but forgotten story of “the first shots of the Civil War,” from the New York Times bestselling author of Dr. Mütter’s Marvels. Evening's Moderator: JerriAnne Boggis, executive director of the Black Heritage Trail of NH 

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Bonnie Garmus with "Peck & Peck"

Friday, October 23, 2026

• The Historic Theater

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of global sensation Lessons in Chemistry returns with an irresistible, delightful, and tender literary novel set in the publishing world of 1980s New York City. Evening's moderator: Lara Prescott, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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Bigelow Laboratory Presents: Ocean Solutions

Monday, October 26, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Dr. Beth Orcutt shares innovative, sustainable ocean solutions and marine science breakthroughs from Bigelow Laboratory to build business opportunities and strong community resilience.

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