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Book Clubs & Author Talks

2026-05-26 → 2026-06-04 · 150 entries

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First in Fantasy Book Club

95/100

Molly's Bookstore §via boston_calendar

A fantasy book club reading the first book in a series each month is a perfect literary event for genre fiction readers.

  • 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
04

Fiction Writing Workshop

95/100

The Corner Art Room §via meetup

Fiction writing workshop, ideal for aspiring writers and book lovers.

  • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
08

The Last Page Book Bash with Katie Holt

95/100

Lovestruck Books & Cafe §via eventbrite

A book bash celebrating a romance novel about a bookseller and a bookstore is a perfect author event for literary readers.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
09

Climate Action Book Club (Collins)

95/100

Collins Branch §via cambridge_library

A climate action book club is a perfect monthly discussion group for nonfiction and environmentally engaged readers.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
13

Poetry Open Mic at Trident

95/100

Trident Booksellers & Cafe §via boston_calendar

Poetry open mic at a bookstore is a perfect literary event for readers and writers.

  • 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
16

English Book Club - Abdellah Taïa

95/100

French Library / Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge §via eventbrite

English book club discussing a novel by Abdellah Taïa is perfect for literary readers.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
19

Beach Reads Book Fair at Sam Adams

95/100

Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom §via boston_calendar

Beach Reads Book Fair at a taproom with a bookseller is a perfect literary event for book lovers.

  • 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
20

All She Wrote Books Presents: Samantha Allen

95/100

All She Wrote Books §via boston_calendar

Author Samantha Allen celebrates her new novel at an independent bookstore, a must for fiction readers.

  • 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
22

Creative Aging: Feast of Poetry (Main)

90/100

Main Library - Rossi Room §via cambridge_library

Weekly poetry workshop for adults at Cambridge Main Library.

  • 10:30 am–12:00 pm
23

Molly's Minis Book Club

90/100

Molly's Bookstore §via boston_calendar

Book club for ages 8-12 at Molly's Bookstore, perfect for young readers.

  • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
26

Next Chapter Boston Meeting

90/100

Auditorium (Central Library) §via somerville_library

A nonfiction book club discussing big ideas in business, psychology, and strategy, perfect for intellectually curious readers.

  • 10:00 am
27

Poetry Jam-Mike Savadian

90/100

Lizard Lounge §via eventbrite

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam with featured poet Mike Savadian.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
28

Austerlitz by WG Sebald

90/100

Online event §via meetup

Online book discussion of Sebald's masterpiece, perfect for book clubs.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
29

Dorchester Quiet Book Club

90/100

Sugar Bowl Cafe §via boston_calendar

Quiet book club with no assigned reading is perfect for readers who want to read together.

  • 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
35

May Manga Club: Traveling Tastes!

85/100

Comicazi §via meetup

Manga Club meeting at Comicazi discussing 'Traveling Tastes', perfect for manga and book lovers.

  • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
37

Bougie Book of the Month - BookClub

85/100

Online event §via meetup

Virtual book club for women discussing monthly book selections, ideal for book clubs.

  • 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
38

Author Talk with Dr. Candicee Childs

85/100

Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library §via boston_calendar

An author talk with a local doctor about her picture book is a perfect literary event for book lovers.

  • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
39

BYOBook

85/100

Boston Figurative Art Center §via boston_calendar

A non-traditional book club with no assigned book is a perfect literary discussion event for readers.

  • 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
40

The Persians by Aeschylus

85/100

Online event §via meetup

Online reading and discussion of Aeschylus's The Persians, perfect for classics readers.

  • 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
43

Dry Land by Ruby Rae Spiegel

85/100

Hovey Players §via boston_calendar

A play about abortion and female friendship, strong literary and dramatic themes.

  • 8:00 pm–9:30 pm
46

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

85/100

The Strand Theatre §via boston_calendar

A fresh production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, a classic literary work performed live.

  • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
50

Henry VI (SIX), Part 2

85/100

Abigail Adams Tea Room §via meetup

Discussion of Henry VI Part 2 is a classic book club for Shakespeare enthusiasts.

  • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
51

Hang Out & Write – Mission Hill

85/100

Tavern of Tales: Café & Bar §via meetup

Structured writing group perfect for writers of all genres.

  • 11:00 am–1:00 pm
53

Poetic Just US

85/100

Push De Spot §via eventbrite

Poetry night where words flow and vibes connect.

  • 6:30 pm–11:30 pm
59

Barbara McQuade at The Brattle Theatre

85/100

The Brattle Theatre §via eventbrite

Author Barbara McQuade discusses her book on mob-style government corruption, perfect for literary and political readers.

  • 6:00 pm
60

[GROUP FULL] MCBA Book Group (Central Square)

85/100

Central Square Branch - Lewis Room §via cambridge_library

A monthly book group discussing Massachusetts Children's Book Award nominees, ideal for book club members.

  • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
61

Playing With Poetry (Main)

85/100

Main Library - Community Room §via cambridge_library

Experimental poetry writing workshop, ideal for literary types.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
63

Pajama Party & Pages with Dylan Mulvaney

85/100

Lovestruck Books & Cafe §via eventbrite

Pajama party and book event with Dylan Mulvaney, appeals to memoir and pop culture readers.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
65

Slavery and Resistance in Colonial Massachusetts

80/100

Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02108 §via downtown_boston

Historical talk on slavery and resistance in colonial Massachusetts at Old South Meeting House, ideal for history and book club enthusiasts.

  • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
66

75th Anniversary! NATIVE SON

80/100

Brattle Theatre §via boston_calendar

A 75th anniversary screening of Native Son, based on Richard Wright's novel, is a literary film event.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
67

25th Anniversary! BABY BOY

80/100

Brattle Theatre §via boston_calendar

A 25th anniversary screening of Baby Boy, a John Singleton film, is a cinematic event, not literary, but may interest film and culture readers.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
69

Slavery and Resistance in Colonial Massachusetts

80/100

Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02108 §via downtown_boston

Talk on slavery and resistance in colonial Massachusetts, ideal for history and nonfiction readers.

  • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
70

Great Decisions: The Future of U.S.-European Relations

80/100

Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering §via eventbrite

A Great Decisions program on U.S.-European relations is a timely discussion for nonfiction book clubs and politically engaged readers.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
71

The Nerdy Black Girl

80/100

6th Floor in the building with Apex Rooftop §via eventbrite

A celebration of intellectual joy for BIPOC women is a discussion series that strongly appeals to literary and book club audiences.

  • 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
72

Dedham Story Slam: Curveballs

80/100

Reynolds TLC Center §via boston_calendar

A story slam on the theme 'Curveballs' is a live storytelling event that strongly appeals to literary and book club audiences.

  • 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
73

The WBUR Festival

80/100

WBUR §via boston_calendar

WBUR Festival with conversations and podcast tapings, highly relevant for literary and NPR fans.

  • 10:00 am
76

2026 Amy and Marcus Garvey Lecture

80/100

Western Avenue Baptist Church §via boston_calendar

Annual lecture by a poet is a must-attend for literary enthusiasts.

  • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
78

Hooks & Books

80/100

Trident Booksellers & Cafe §via boston_calendar

Hooks & Books at a bookstore cafe combines fiber crafts with a cozy literary atmosphere.

  • 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
89

Socrates Cafe

75/100

To be determined.. §via meetup

Socrates Cafe offers open philosophical discussion for thoughtful readers.

  • 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
91

Reading Between The Stones

75/100

Museum of African American History §via eventbrite

A panel interpreting Edmonia Lewis through an LGBTQ+ lens, appealing to literary and history audiences.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
93

Baby Lapsit at Central

70/100

Children's Room (Central Library) §via somerville_library

Baby lapsit storytime at library, perfect for families with young children.

  • 10:30 am
95

Storytime Play Group

70/100

Turtle Books - Brookline, 224 Washington Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, 02445 §via communitykangaroo

Toddler/preschool book group with read aloud and craft.

  • 10:00 am–10:45 am
96

Russian Storytime & Craft

70/100

Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 §via communitykangaroo

Russian storytime and craft at Acton Memorial Library.

  • 10:00 am
97

Squirrel Tales Story time (10AM & 4PM)

70/100

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe - Boston, 71 Charles Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114 §via communitykangaroo

Story time and craft at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe.

  • 10:00 am–4:45 pm
98

Te Cuento un Cuento/Spanish Storytime

70/100

Waltham Library, 735 Main Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, 02451 §via communitykangaroo

Spanish storytime at Waltham Library.

  • 10:30 am–11:00 am
99

Outdoor Story Time, Register

70/100

North Andover Town Common, 800 Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover,... §via communitykangaroo

Outdoor story time for all ages at a town common, perfect for families and early literacy fans.

  • 10:30 am–11:15 am
100

Story Time at BPL Shaw-Roxbury

70/100

Boston Public Library - Shaw-Roxbury Branch, 149 Dudley Street, Boston,... §via communitykangaroo

Weekly story time at a BPL branch with read-alouds and music for young children.

  • 10:30 am–11:00 am
101

Baby Story Time at BPL Adams Street

70/100

Boston Public Library - Adams Street Branch, 690 Adams Street, Boston,... §via communitykangaroo

Baby story time with songs and rhymes every Tuesday at BPL Adams Street.

  • 10:30 am–11:00 am
102

Preschool Storytime

70/100

Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South Street, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 02324 §via communitykangaroo

Preschool storytime with stories, crafts, and activities at Bridgewater Public Library.

  • 10:30 am–11:15 am
103

Preschool Storytime, Register

70/100

Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, Massachusetts, 02364 §via communitykangaroo

Weekly storytime for ages 3-5 at Kingston Public Library, building early literacy skills.

  • 10:30 am–11:30 am
104

Toddler Storytime, Register

70/100

Norfolk Library, 2 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, Massachusetts, 02056 §via communitykangaroo

Toddler storytime for ages 1-3 at Norfolk Library, a bridge between baby and multi-age programs.

  • 10:30 am–11:00 am
105

Nashoba Storytime

70/100

Bolton Public Library, 738 Main Street, Bolton, Massachusetts, 01740 §via communitykangaroo

Story time with CFCE at Bolton Public Library, part of a community partnership for early education.

  • 10:30 am–11:00 am
106

Twos & Threes

70/100

Cary Memorial Library - Lexington, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington,... §via communitykangaroo

Stories and songs for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cary Memorial Library, no registration needed.

  • 10:30 am–11:00 am
107

Auburndale Storytime

70/100

Auburndale Community Library - Newton, 375 Auburn Street, Newton,... §via communitykangaroo

Weekly storytime with stories, songs, and craft for young patrons at Auburndale Community Library.

  • 10:45 am–11:15 am
108

Sing-Along (Valente)

70/100

Valente Branch - Program Room §via cambridge_library

Sing-along with songs and rhymes for children at Valente Branch, Cambridge Public Library.

  • 11:00 am–11:25 am
109

Toddler Story Time (Main)

70/100

Main Library - Rey Room §via cambridge_library

Toddler story time with stories, songs, and rhymes at Cambridge Main Library.

  • 11:00 am–11:30 am
110

Family Storytime (Arrive Early)

70/100

Bedford Public Library, 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, 01730 §via communitykangaroo

Family storytime for ages 0-5 at Bedford Public Library with stories, dance, and rhymes.

  • 11:00 am–11:30 am
111

All-Ages Story Time at BPL Codman Square

70/100

Boston Public Library - Codman Square Branch, 690 Washington Street, Boston,... §via communitykangaroo

All-ages story time at BPL Codman Square with stories, songs, and movement.

  • 11:00 am–11:30 am
112

Wiggle Giggle Storytime

70/100

Gleason Library - Carlisle, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, Massachusetts, 01741 §via communitykangaroo

Wiggle Giggle Toddler Storytime at Gleason Library with interactive stories and songs.

  • 11:00 am–11:30 am
113

Wild Wonders Storytime

70/100

Medway Library, 26 High Street, Medway, Massachusetts, 02053 §via communitykangaroo

Weekly animal-themed storytime with stories, songs, and craft at Medway Library.

  • 11:00 am–11:45 am
114

Music & Movement at BPL Central

70/100

Boston Public Library - Central Branch, 700 Boylston Street, Boston,... §via communitykangaroo

Music and movement program for ages 0-5 at BPL Central, combining singing and reading.

  • 11:15 am–11:45 am
115

Baby Bookworms

70/100

Hamilton - Wenham Library, 14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982 §via communitykangaroo

Baby bookworms storytime with stories and songs for ages birth-18 months at Hamilton-Wenham Library.

  • 11:30 am–12:00 pm
116

Noontime Tales, Register

70/100

Berlin Public Library, 23 Carter Street, Berlin, Massachusetts, 01503 §via communitykangaroo

Noontime tales with stories, crafts, and songs at Berlin Public Library.

  • 12:00 pm–12:45 pm
117

Storytime at Shute

70/100

Shute Memorial Library - Everett, 781 Broadway, Everett, Massachusetts, 02149 §via communitykangaroo

Storytime with craft at Shute Memorial Library, open to all.

  • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
118

Preschool Story Time (Main)

70/100

Main Library - Rey Room §via cambridge_library

Preschool story time at Cambridge Main Library with stories, songs, and rhymes.

  • 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
119

Youth Dungeons and Dragons Session 4/8 (Valente)

70/100

Valente Branch - Program Room §via cambridge_library

Youth Dungeons and Dragons campaign at Valente Branch, storytelling and role-play for ages 10-16.

  • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
120

SOLD OUT Art Contemplation Workshop with Cécile Ganne

70/100

French Library / Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge §via eventbrite

Art contemplation workshop with artist Cecile Ganne at French Library, blending art and literature.

  • 5:00 pm–5:45 pm
121

Baby Lapsit (Central Square)

70/100

Central Square Branch - Lewis Room §via cambridge_library

Baby lapsit with bounces and rhymes at Central Square Branch for ages 0-18 months.

  • 5:30 pm–5:50 pm
122

Dungeons and Dragons

70/100

Thomas Crane Public Library §via meetup

Dungeons and Dragons one-shot at Thomas Crane Public Library, storytelling and role-play for all levels.

  • 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
125

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

70/100

Old State House, 206 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02109 §via downtown_boston

An exhibit on Massachusetts and the American Revolution at the Old State House appeals to history readers.

  • 10:00 am–5:00 pm
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126

Slavery and Resistance in Colonial Massachusetts

70/100

Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02108 §via downtown_boston

Historical talk on slavery and resistance in colonial Massachusetts, perfect for history readers.

  • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
128

Monuments, Burials & Restoration

70/100

Milk Row Cemetery §via boston_calendar

Talk on Civil War monuments and burials at Milk Row Cemetery, great for history readers.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
129

75th Anniversary! THE LAVENDER HILL MOB

70/100

Brattle Theatre §via boston_calendar

Classic film screening at a historic theater, appealing to film and literature fans.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
130

AAPI Poetry for Teens (Valente)

70/100

Valente Branch - Program Room §via cambridge_library

AAPI poetry workshop for teens, directly appeals to poetry lovers.

  • 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
131

Fun Writing Sprints

70/100

Online event §via meetup

A fun writing sprints session is a creative writing workshop that appeals to writers and literary enthusiasts.

  • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
132

Lord of the Rings Trivia Night

70/100

Boston Public Market §via boston_calendar

Lord of the Rings trivia night is a fun literary-themed event for fantasy book clubs and fans.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
133

Now Is Still Here - Climate Change Theatre Action 2026

70/100

The Somerville Community Growing Center §via boston_calendar

Climate Change Theatre Action with short works by international writers is a literary/performance event for environmentally engaged audiences.

  • 6:30 pm–5:30 pm
134

An Evening with Megan Hilty

70/100

The Umbrella Arts Center §via boston_calendar

Broadway star concert that will appeal to theater and music lovers.

  • 8:00 pm–9:30 pm
135

An Evening with Darren Criss

70/100

Emerson Colonial Theatre §via boston_calendar

Tony-nominated Broadway star concert, strong appeal for theater and literary fans.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
136

Our Virtue (Plotinus, Ennead I. 2)

70/100

Online event §via meetup

Philosophy discussion on Plotinus, ideal for readers interested in classical thought.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
137

El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego

70/100

Shalin Liu Performance Center §via boston_calendar

Met Opera screening of a new opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, strong literary and artistic appeal.

  • 1:00 pm–3:30 pm
139

AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

70/100

Street Theory Collective §via boston_calendar

An AAPI Heritage Month celebration with authors and performances, directly relevant to literary and cultural audiences.

  • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
140

Alex Edelman: What Are You Going To Do

70/100

Emerson Colonial Theatre §via boston_calendar

Alex Edelman's new show exploring political and personal territory, perfect for fans of narrative and comedy.

  • 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
141

How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert

70/100

Boston Symphony Hall §via boston_calendar

How To Train Your Dragon in concert with live orchestra, perfect for families and fans of the book series.

  • 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
142

New England Legacies: the Boston Six Reimagined

70/100

Somerville Music Spaces §via boston_calendar

A concert reimagining the Boston Six composers, perfect for classical music and literary history fans.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
145

ROXBURY ROOTS

70/100

Hibernian Hall §via eventbrite

Panel discussion on wrongful conviction offers thought-provoking content for readers.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
146

AI at Work - Kate Marshall

70/100

Watertown Free Public Library §via meetup

Book review and discussion of 'AI at Work' at the library.

  • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
147

LGBT Themes on the Silver Screen

70/100

Lexington High School §via boston_calendar

Film history discussion with LGBTQ+ themes appeals to literary and film enthusiasts.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
148

Picture + Panel: Queer Health

70/100

Boston Figurative Arts Center §via boston_calendar

Panel discussion on queer health, relevant to literary and social issues audience.

  • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm