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Jane Roper, author of Double Time, joins us to discuss her new novel, The Society of Shame. Hilarious and heartfelt, The Society of Shame is a pitch-perfect romp through politics and the perils of being "extremely online"—without losing your sanity or your true self.

"If you liked Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, read The Society of Shame by Jane Roper."

–The Washington Post

Katherine Sherbrooke, author of Leaving Coy's Hill, joins us to discuss her new novel, The Hidden Life of Aster Kelly, a story about the bonds of chosen family, the cost of fame and the enduring strength of love. It will keep you guessing until the last page.

"Come for the Old Hollywood glamour; stay for the love letter to Broadway; leave with characters so real you’ll forget they live in the pages of a book."

–Lisa Duffy, author

This event—which was originally to take place on March 4th before being postponed due to weather—will now take place on April 30th and a limited number of tickets are back on sale!

Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate comics and middle-grade book series, presents his new collection of comics, Big Nate: Nailed It.

This collection includes over 170 full-color comics and abundant laughs for the whole family, especially young readers ages 8 to 12.

Join us for a great story, craft activity, and treats! Author Jamie Harper and illustrator Heather Lang join us for Storytime with the Author to read their new picture book Animal Heroes: Supermoms! about the amazing lengths animal mothers go to in caring for their young.

This is a free event, but we ask that you RSVP with the link below.

Join us for a Meet & Greet with picture book authors Suzy Levinson and Lisa Varchol Perron.

Suzy is the author of Animals in Pants, an irreverently illustrated picture book of simple and silly poems featuring all kinds of animals wearing all kinds of pants.

Lisa is the author of My Love for You. A sandcastle falls with a wave, a seagull swoops down for a precious cracker, a looming thunderstorm means beach time is over, and summer draws to a close. Although most everything changes or comes to an end, a parent’s love never does,

This is a free in-person event and there is no need to RSVP, so don't hesitate to come anytime between 2–3pm to say hi!

No one writes about Boston like Dennis Lehane! “A black kid died on the dividing line between Southie and Dorchester on the eve of busing in 1974.” This incident causes a spiral of events that highlight the hatred and racism that existed between these two towns. Mary Pat Fennesey is a tough Southie mom. When her daughter doesn’t return one hot, humid night she becomes a force to be reckoned with. This story is told with grit and compassion. His best yet!

I was immediately pulled into Sallie Kincaid's small corner of the American South during Prohibition. Almost all of the male characters and many of the female characters in this sweeping tale cannot be trusted. Sallie is brave, strong, and unconventional and also possesses the very human needs to feel loved, safe, and seen. Twists and turns abound right up until the very end of the book. A masterclass in historical fiction!

Elizabeth Berg (along with Phaedra Patrick and Alexander McCall Smith) is one of the authors that I turn to when I want to read a book that will make me feel good. This is the prequel to her novel The Story of Arthur Truluv, but you can read it as a stand-alone. A simple tale of a young man growing up in the 1950s.

A picture book detailing the behind-the-scenes making of the classic children’s book Make Way for Ducklings focused on the author Robert McCloskey. A fantastic telling of the story with incredible illustrations akin to those in the classic book. This is one of those special children’s picture books that educates and entertains both children and adults as there are many details uncovered about the origin and evolution of the story--including bringing real ducks into his NYC apartment. As a bonus there is also a section at the end of the book on the making of the famous statue(s) of Make Way for Ducklings situated in Boston Common.

Eleven-year-old Simon and his sisters are staying at their Grandma's century-old house for fall break, but something's amiss. Weird scratching noises, funny smells, strange shadows, and what's going on with Grandma? Simon and his sisters embark on a hunt for answers in the form of a ghost hunt. As more evidence is uncovered, old family secrets are brought to light. But Simon has a secret of his own, and it will take a lot of courage to tell everyone. This wonderfully spooky middle-grade mystery highlights the complicated relationships that LGBTQ kids sometimes have with their families and the community that can be found as a result.