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.

Writers on a New England Stage

Ariel Lawhon with "The Pirate Queen"

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

• The Historic Theater

A sweeping historical adventure on the high seas inspired by the life of Grace O’Malley, the legendary Irish folk heroine who risked everything to defend her people, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River. Evening’s Moderator: Julia Barnett, host of NHPR’s All Things Considered

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Lit. at The Lounge

Mona Awad

Saturday, September 12, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The highly anticipated follow-up to the viral sensation Bunny, a brilliantly written, laugh-out-loud funny, dark, and delirious novel set in a world that Margaret Atwood declared “soooo genius.” Evening's Moderator: Laura Zigman, author of The Author Weekend

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Writers on a New England Stage

R. F. Kuang with "Taipei Story"

Monday, September 21, 2026

• The Historic Theater

From the acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author of Katabasis and Yellowface, comes a wryly humorous and profoundly moving coming-of-age novel that grapples with grief, language, and culture shock. Evening’s Moderator: Jackie Harris, Producer of NHPR’s Morning Edition

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Talks

Bonnie Garmus with "Peck & Peck"

Friday, October 23, 2026

• The Historic Theater

The #1 bestselling author of global sensation Lessons in Chemistry returns with an irresistible new story about a young man hired by the prestigious poetry journal, Peck & Peck.

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