Literature
Photos from the Boston Book Festival 2014
This past weekend, the sixth annual Boston Book Festival boasted more than 200 speakers in dozens of sessions, transforming Copley Square into a literary haven. The […]
Guide to the 2014 Boston Book Festival
There are many reasons Boston is a literary hub and deserving of its newly established Literary Cultural District—the history, the publishing companies, the Edgar Allan Poe […]
12 Times Tom Menino Gets Emotional in His New Book
Even if you shouldn’t, sometimes you can judge a book by its cover. There’s nothing too splashy about the book jacket for Mayor for a New America, former […]
Amy Poehler’s New Book Yes Please Completes Multiple Comedy Trifectas
In Pixar’s forthcoming animated movie Inside Out, Amy Poehler will voice the lead character of Joy, the literal embodiment of glee, cheer, and all things happy-go-lucky […]
Watch B.J. Novak Read His New Children’s Book to Little Kids at the Brattle
B.J. Novak—Newton Native, Harvard grad, and former star of The Office—is a man of many trades. After landing a role in this year’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2, […]
The Boston Literary Cultural District Is Officially Official [Updated]
Updated from August 19, 2014: It’s official—Boston is now the home of the country’s first Literary Cultural District. The Mass. Cultural Council approved the designation in […]
101 Two-Letter Words Gathers Last-Ditch Scrabble Words in Fun Illustrated Poems
Yo. Step aside, Underwater Puppies. There’s a new coffee table book in town. Stephin Merritt—yes, of the Magnetic Fields—just released a new book called 101 Two-Letter […]
Become a Famous Author in 10 Easy Steps
Follow these 10 easy steps, based on the wisdom of local authors, and you’ll be well on your way to penning a best-seller.
Photos from Ben Mezrich’s Seven Wonders Book Launch Party
Linda and John Henry hosted a party earlier this month to celebrate the launch of Ben Mezrich’s new book Seven Wonders. The novel’s protagonist is Jack Grady, […]
Follow Friday: Boston Public Library
Follow Friday, At a Glance Connect with the MFA on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Flickr YouTube LinkedIn and more! Whether you’re a self-proclaimed bookworm or […]
Boston Book Festival Announces 2014 Speaker Lineup
As summer comes to a close, we can now look forward to all that fall has to offer, including golden foliage, Halloween, and pumpkin-spice everything. One event […]
Q&A: Qais Akbar Omar, Author of A Fort of Nine Towers
Qais Akbar Omar’s childhood was bookended by occupations: the withdrawal of the Soviets in 1989 and the American invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. In between, […]
Follow Friday: Harvard Book Store
Follow Friday, At a Glance Connect with Harvard Book Store on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Google Calendar Google+ Harvard Book Store has good […]
B.J. Novak and Jason Segel Are Coming
Two funny favorites are coming to the Boston area this fall. Harvard Book Store is hosting author events with Newton native B.J. Novak and Jason Segel of How […]
Dennis Lehane Has Many More Boston-Based Novels Lined Up
Long before Dorchester-bred author Dennis Lehane announced the official release date of his new book, The Drop, which features a scene where the novel’s protagonist […]