All She Wrote Books Presents: THE DINNER PARTY Book Launch

Join us at All She Wrote Books as we celebrate the release of The Dinner Party by Cat Fitzpatrick on Thursday, May 28th at 7:00 pm&nbsp;featuring the author in conversation with author Andrea Lawlor, as they discuss Cat's post-pandemic follow-up to her debut verse novel of present-day manners, The Call-Out—a trans community celebration of mores, gender theory, and rhyme. "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us.&nbsp;We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations,&nbsp;please email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About the Book Cat Fitzpatrick delights in this post-pandemic follow-up to her debut verse novel of present-day manners, The Call-Out— a trans community celebration of mores, gender theory, and rhyme. The Dinner Party returns to the chaotic and adorable world of trans femme. The title piece begins… “The ‘Rona being now at last abated,” and continues with cameo portraits of the seven guests she plans to invite, including: Together, as we had in days gone by. I asked Rakshasi, clad in black, so thin, So eager for some trouble to get in, Of any kind, and Sophie, blunt and dry, Who often ended up the night so pissed She’d trip and fall when climbing up the stairs, And learned Bridget, sweet, beset by cares, Who always talks about her therapist –– My besties. Plus I asked along a pair Of mascs: Adonis, such a charming youth, More interested in beauty than in truth Who drives a motorbike and braids his hair, And Dominic, less young, but full of poise, A trickster with a most provoking grin, More pleased with contradiction than with sin, And even more with argument than boys, Joining “The Dinner Party” are several other themed pieces, including “A Stay in the Country,” a short arcadian pageant, “Baby Book,” about the trials and tribulations of making babies as queer and transsexual couples, “Letter to Crabstick,” an epistolatory friendship, and “Uxorious Sonnets,” a collection of eight love poems, among them Sonnet 6 in which she writes: it’s almost terrifying when we fuck how there I am, how in that jostle and shove of flesh, my thoughts, that mostly run amuck, contract to simply shouting Love You Love. About the Author Cat Fitzpatrick is the Editrix at LittlePuss Press and teaches at Rutgers University—Newark. Her novel-in-rhyme The Call-Out won the 2023 Lambda Literary Award in Transgender Fiction. She has also published a collection of poems, Glamourpuss, and co-edited the anthology Meanwhile, Elsewhere: Science Fiction &amp; Fantasy from Transgender Writers, which won the 2018 ALA Stonewall Barbara Gittings Award for Literature. Her next book, The Dinner Party: A Book About Love is due out from Seven Stories Press in May. About the In-conversation Partner Andrea Lawlor is the author of two chapbooks, <a href="https://www.factoryhollowpress.com/books/position-papers-andrea-lawlor">Position Papers</a> (Factory Hollow Press, 2016), and <a href="https://www.belladonnaseries.org/chaplets/p/338-britt-billmeyer-finn-the-wish-92jy8-x3ysa">Position Papers</a> (Belladonna*, 2024), as well as a novel, <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/paul-takes-the-form-of-a-mortal-girl-andrea-lawlor/12091391">Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl</a> (Rescue Press, 2017; Vintage, 2019; Picador UK, 2019). Their stories, essays, and poems have appeared in publications such as Ploughshares, The Brooklyn Rail, jubilat, and The New York Times. They are the recipient of a Whiting Award for Fiction and the Prix Sade, as well as fellowships from Lambda Literary, Radar Labs, the Ucross Foundation, and Macdowell. They are an Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing at Mount Holyoke College, and live in Western Massachusetts.

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All She Wrote Books Presents: QUEER AND HOW WE GOT HERE Book Launch

Join us at All She Wrote Books as we celebrate the release of Queer and How We Got Here by Hazel Newlevant on Friday, May 29th at 6:30 pm featuring the author in conversation with author Gretchen Felker-Martin. More than a historical narrative, this story of queer identity interweaves the author's personal history, showing queerness as both a community endeavor and deeply personal journey. MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THIS EVENT. "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About the Book When Hazel was twelve years old, they came out as bisexual to their parents. At the time, they couldn’t have imagined who they are today: a nonbinary, transmasculine person in a loving queer relationship. In seeking to understand their own history, Hazel takes readers on a parallel journey through queer history—from the origins of Western concepts of sexual orientation, to the synthesis of hormones, to the evolution of trans health care. They unpack the economic underpinnings of gender roles. They dive into the origins behind our concept of “coming out,” the history of "female husbands," neopronouns, and the emergence of drag kings. As Hazel grows and changes, so does their understanding of those who came before them, and the interweaving of both narratives gives the reader a powerful entryway into not just Hazel's journey of self-actualization, but the queer community at large. About the Author Hazel Newlevant (they/them) is a Portland-raised, Brooklyn-based cartoonist. Their other comics include the graphic novellas If This Be Sin and Sugar Town, and the graphic novel No Ivy League. They also served as an editor of the comics anthologies Chainmail Bikini, Comics for Choice, Puerto Rico Strong, and Becoming Who We Are. Hazel's work as a cartoonist and editor has been honored with the Ignatz Award, the Eisner Award, and the GLAAD Media Award. About the In-conversation Partner Gretchen Felker-Martin (she/her) is a Massachusetts-based bestselling horror author and film critic. Her debut novel, Manhunt, was named the <a href="https://www.allshewrotebooks.com/search/posts?query=%23#1">#1</a> Best Book of 2022 by Vulture, and was one of the Best Horror Novels of 2022 by Esquire, Library Journal, and Paste. Her sophomore novel, Cuckoo, debuted on the USA Today bestseller list. You can read her fiction and film criticism on Patreon and in TIME, The Outline, Nylon, and more.

All She Wrote Books Presents: Drag Storytime with Illustrator Cindy Lozito feat. Mx Mingle!

Join All She Wrote Books for an in-person children's story hour with drag performer Mx. Mingle and Cindy Lozito, illustrator of What Kind of Queen?:&nbsp;A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist José Sarria on Saturday, May 30th&nbsp;at 10:00 am. Please note:&nbsp;For safety reasons,&nbsp;adults must be accompanied by a child&nbsp;to attend story hour.&nbsp;Feel free to email <a href="mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a> with any questions.&nbsp; "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us.&nbsp;We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations,&nbsp;please email us at&nbsp;<a href="http://mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com/">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About What Kind Of Queen?: A joyous picture book biography of José Sarria, a pioneering activist, drag queen, and the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the United States. Once upon a time, there lived a boy named José who dreamed of becoming royalty—and of a queendom where everyone would be treated fairly and with respect. A child of immigrants from Colombia, José Sarria was born in San Francisco in 1922. With the support of his family, he grew up to discover what it means to be a queen: he fought against evil by serving in WWII, helping to liberate a Nazi concentration camp; he inspired others to be their authentic selves by performing at San Francisco’s Black Cat Café, a haven for artists and activists; and he cared for his community through his LGBTQ+ advocacy work, including the establishment of the Imperial Court System, a global charitable organization that still thrives today. Sarria led by example, joyfully giving back to his community while challenging the status quo. With a fairy-tale feel and radiant illustrations, this picture book biography celebrates his legacy of seeing the world not as it is but as it could be. About Cindy Lozito: Cindy Lozito&nbsp;(she/her) is a mixed Latina illustrator, cartoonist, and muralist based in Philadelphia, originally from Queens, New York. Her murals and artwork have appeared at the World Trade Center and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. When she is not illustrating, you can find Lozito giving her terrier mix belly rubs, singing in her local choir, or drinking too much cold brew. About Mx. Mingle Mx. Mingle is a drag king and genderless renegade based in Providence, performing throughout the Northeast. Known for high-energy dance numbers and dazzling, sparkly looks that boldly challenge the gender binary, Mx. Mingle brings unapologetic joy to every stage. Their mission is simple: celebrate fearless self-expression and inspire everyone to step into their truest, fiercest self.

All She Wrote Books Presents: THE LESBIAN BAR CHRONICLES Book Launch

The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Release Party and Community Story Share, with author Rachel Karp. This book is made up of stories from 38 lesbian bar communities across the country. What better way to send it out into the world than by gathering to share some of our own? Come hear a bit of the book, along with stories from the Dani's Queer Bar community, followed by book signing and casual conversation! Have a story you'd like to share? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsj6CQXAlVzDw2NURbey5B57ZGavYXe26h71ev2dIqu3k4AQ/viewform?usp=header">Submit it here!</a> You must be 21 or older to attend this event. "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="http://mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com/">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About The Lesbian Bar Chronicles Lesbian bars are so much more than a place to get a drink. For over a century, they’ve acted as community posts, political organizing grounds, and sanctuaries. Yet whereas in the 1980s there were an estimated 200 lesbian bars across the US, the current count sits at a few dozen. In The Lesbian Bar Chronicles, author and co-creator of the hit podcast Cruising Rachel Karp embarks across the country with her wife and best friend to chronicle the stories of the remaining US lesbian bars. Recent narratives have claimed lesbian bars are dying, but Karp’s group finds many of the places they visit to be thriving, their communities sustaining themselves over decades of change and challenges. Weaving together over 100 hours of immersive interviews with bar owners, staff, and regulars, Karp highlights places like -Chicago spot Nobody’s Darling, where readers meet “the mayor” Shirley J, who in the 1970s was instrumental in the birth of house music -Frankie’s in Oklahoma City, where readers attend a “family night” to learn how a lesbian bar can birth a chosen family -Redz, a Chicana lesbian bar in East LA involved in the precedent setting court case that followed years of arrests for patrons wearing men’s clothing A heartfelt reclamation of queer history and queer lives, Karp’s narrative examines how these beacons for community and inclusion can teach us to live openly, cultivate connection, and continue to take up space. About the Author Rachel Karp is a writer and producer who has worked across podcasts, TV, film, theater, and digital media. The co-creator and producer of the award-winning documentary podcast Cruising, she currently serves as an associate producer on LinkedIn’s editorial team, working on the podcasts Hello Monday and Building One. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theater and English from Skidmore College. She lives in Brooklyn with her partner Jen, in their home which has lovingly been dubbed “the home for wayward gays” by the multitude of queer friends and family members who have stayed there over the years.

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All She Wrote Books Presents: THE SECRET WORLD OF BRIAR ROSE Launch Event

Join All She Wrote Books on Monday, June 1st at 6:30pm, as we host authors Cindy Pham&nbsp;and Aislinn Brophy! They will discuss Pham's debut novel, The Secret World Of Briar Rose, a lush and immersive queer "Sleeping Beauty" retelling about escapism, grief, and dreaming of a better world, as imagined by YouTube star Cindy Pham. "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="http://mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com/">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About The Secret World Of Briar Rose One hundred years have passed since the last heir of Gyldan fell into eternal slumber and doomed the once-mighty kingdom to poverty and invasion. At least, that’s what the fairy tales claim.&nbsp; Corin is a jaded thief who doesn’t believe in fables, even when she searches Gyldan’s underground tunnels to find her younger sister, Elly, who ran away to find the sleeping princess in hopes of a better life. Corin's conviction is challenged when she discovers the ruins of the ancient castle, maintained by beings from the kingdom's golden age, who protect a hidden portal into Princess Amelia's subconscious. Following Elly’s voice, Corin jumps in the portal and seals the entry behind her. Inside the lush world of Amelia's dreams, the sisters reunite for a new adventure as they meet Briar Rose, Amelia’s whimsical alter ego, and Malicine, a sharp-tongued demon with a gift for magic. But as they explore ice castles, sunflower mazes, and star-filled oceans, Corin suspects Briar Rose is hiding darker secrets behind her "perfect" paradise – and that there are some things her subconscious can’t bury forever. About the Author Cindy Pham (she/her) is a queer Vietnamese-American author of fantasy books. Based in New York City, she works as a full-time designer while moonlighting as a fiction writer and content creator. Her YouTube channel, Read With Cindy, has amassed over half a million subscribers and focuses on books, movie reactions, and candid commentary. The Secret World of Briar Rose is her debut novel. About the Speaker Aislinn Brophy (she/they) is an actor, writer, and the author of Spells To Forget Us, How to Succeed in Witchcraft, and the forthcoming The Divinity Thieves (Spring 2027). She was born and raised in South Florida, but made her way up to the frigid northeast for college. Their hobbies include pawning off their baking on anybody nearby, doing funny voices, and dismantling the patriarchy. Aislinn has a degree in Theater, Dance &amp; Media, and her experiences as a performer consistently wiggle their way into her writing. In all aspects of her work as an artist, she is passionate about exploring identity and social justice issues.

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All She Wrote Books Presents: Samantha Allen

Join All She Wrote Books on Thursday, June 4th at 7:00pm, as we welcome author Samantha Allen! We are SO EXCITED to celebrate the release of Samantha's latest laugh out loud novel — Puck! In this A Midsummer Night's Dream-inspired romcom, Puck is a reality show producer and agent of chaos with a talent for bringing people together . . . and tearing them apart. This book launch event will include a moderated discussion with author and friend of the bookstore, TJ Alexander, an audience Q&amp;A, and signings by both authors! "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="http://mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com/">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About Puck Meet Puck: the nonbinary, thirty-year-old mastermind behind "Homewreckers", a dating show that puts troubled couples through hell—with a little help from their exes. Used to being the one pulling the strings, it shocks Puck when their life undergoes a plot twist of its own and their college roommate Mia announces her engagement to her ex’s best friend, Damon. Having only recently broken up with longtime-boyfriend Zander, and never having had much in common with Damon (who lovesick Lena has always pined after), Mia’s news leaves her friend group reeling—and Puck’s mind whirling. &nbsp; When they arrive for a week of wedding festivities at an upscale resort in the Appalachian forest, Puck immediately sees that Mia’s marriage will lead to misery, and takes it upon themself to save their friends by rearranging the couples—without anyone finding out. But as Puck comes up against a type-A maid of honor hell-bent on making this wedding happen, it becomes clear that they will have to deliver the greatest stunt of their career. If only they can take their eyes off the bridesmaid. After all, the course of true love never did run smooth…&nbsp; Written with Samantha Allen’s signature charm, wit, and an irresistible dose of Shakespearian mischief, Puck is the ultimate romcom for our chaotic era, and a celebration of the friendships that carry us through it all. About the Authors Samantha Allen&nbsp;is the author of the Lambda Literary Award finalist Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States&nbsp;and a GLAAD Award-winning journalist. Her writing has been published by the New York Times, Rolling Stone, <a href="http://cnn.com/">CNN.com</a>, and more. TJ Alexander&nbsp;is a Lambda Literary Award finalist and USA Today&nbsp;bestselling author who writes about queer love. Originally from Florida, they received their MA in writing and publishing from Emerson College in Boston. They live in New York City with their wife, cats, and various houseplants.

Dani's Queer Bar x All She Wrote Books Book Club: Scorched Grace

Join All She Wrote Books on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00pm at Dani's Queer Bar for a discussion of Scorched Grace: A Sister Holiday Mystery by Margot Douaihy! Scorched Grace is a fast-paced and punchy whodunnit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Worried about finding the book? We've got you covered! Grab a copy through registration for the event, at <a href="http://bookshop.org/">Bookshop.org</a>, or <a href="http://libro.fm/">Libro.fm</a>. Can't make it? No worries! Let us know ASAP so we can release your spot to someone eagerly waiting on the waitlist. Don't miss out- register now! Remember: This event has limited capacity, so grab your ticket and claim your seat before it's too late! We can't wait to see you there! ✨ About Scorched Grace When Saint Sebastian's School becomes the target of a shocking arson spree, the Sisters of the Sublime Blood and their surrounding community are thrust into chaos. Unsatisfied with the officials’ response, sardonic and headstrong Sister Holiday becomes determined to unveil the mysterious attacker herself and return her home and sanctuary to its former peace. Her investigation leads down a twisty path of suspicion and secrets in the sticky, oppressive New Orleans heat, turning her against colleagues, students, and even fellow Sisters along the way. Sister Holiday is more faithful than most, but she’s no saint. To piece together the clues of this high-stakes mystery, she must first reckon with the sins of her checkered past—and neither task will be easy. An exciting start to Margot Douaihy’s bold series for Gillian Flynn Books that breathes new life into the hard-boiled genre, Scorched Grace is a fast-paced and punchy whodunnit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. About Author  Margot Douaihy is a Lebanese American originally from Scranton, PA, now living in Northampton, MA. She received her PhD in creative writing from the University of Lancaster in the UK. She is the author of the poetry collections Bandit/Queen: The Runaway Story of Belle Starr, Scranton Lace, and Girls Like You. She is a founding member of the Creative Writing Studies Organization and an active member of Sisters in Crime and the Radius of Arab American Writers. A recipient of the Mass Cultural Council’s Artist Fellowship, she was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, Aesthetica Magazine’s Creative Writing Award, and the Ernest Hemingway Foundation’s Hemingway Shorts. Her writing has been featured in Queer Life, Queer Love; Colorado Review; Diode Editions; The Florida Review; North American Review; PBS NewsHour; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Portland Review; Wisconsin Review; and elsewhere. Margot teaches creative writing at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, NH, where she also serves as the editor of the Northern New England Review. As a coeditor of the Elements in Crime Narrative Series with Cambridge University Press, she strives to reshape crime writing scholarship, with a focus on the contemporary, the future, inclusivity, and decoloniality. Our Book Club Guidelines<ul><li>We strive for a thoughtful and respectful discussion of the featured book and its related themes.</li><li>You do not have to have finished the book to participate, but we ask that you contribute to the discussion in whatever way you feel comfortable.</li><li>We do not tolerate demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.</li></ul>

All She Wrote Books Presents: Quiet Queer Book Club

Join All She Wrote Books for its newest book club — Quiet Queer Book Club! On Sunday, June 21st at 10:30am — come and connect with your queer community — no pressure, just good vibes, great books, and maybe a new friend or two! Bring your favorite book and settle in for a peaceful, inclusive reading experience. Space is limited, so make sure you RSVP!

All She Wrote Presents: Pride Book Fair - OUT on The Shelves

Come celebrate Pride with All She Wrote Books on June 27th with an all-day book fair event at Connexion, located at 149 Broadway in Somerville!  This ain’t your average book fair, folks. We’ll have daytime AND nighttime activities! Our all ages event runs from 10:00am-2:00pm followed by our 18+ nighttime ticketed extravaganza from 7:00pm-9:30pm.  We’ll kick things off with our all ages book events and family friendly programming that’s open to the public. There will be books and goodies for sale, local vendors, a color book station, and organizations from 10:00am-2:00pm. We’ll even have special kids story times with local drag performers and others starting at 10:30am! You’ll find resources from many local non-profits. In addition, we will also be giving away FREE BOOKS. That's right, y'all. This is a great way to find your newest read for bedtime or anytime. Bring your friends and family to Somerville from 10:00am-2:00pm for all ages fun! At 7:00pm, the 18+ party begins. We’ll have even more books for sale, music, performances, and vendors plus nostalgic snacks. From 8:30-9:00pm, we’ll have our first queer-friendly performance of the night followed by multiple drag-inspired performances from during the entire book fair. In addition, we will have along with fun LGBTQIA+ items from various local vendors. During our evening events, you can snag that book you’ve been eyeing and find knick knacks to match. We’ll have exclusive All She Wrote Books merch, funky bookmarks, tote bags, stickers, pins, and more! Did we mention we’ll have a coloring book station too? Our 3rd Annual Book Fair is the perfect way to wrap up Pride month activities while celebrating 7 years of All She Wrote Books! Whether it’s day or night, let’s celebrate Pride right.

All She Wrote Presents: WORK TO DO Book Launch

Join us and our friends from New Leaf Espresso as we celebrate the release of Work To Do by Jules Wernersbach on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:30 pm featuring the author in conversation with owner Christina, as they discuss this funny illuminating, funny, important workplace novel crossed with a soap opera, offering plenty of food for thought. "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About the Book Eleanor and Meg founded Guadalupe Street Co-op in the early 1980s. Together, they envisioned an idyllic grocery store owned by its workers and customers. But after only a year, Meg bolted, leaving Eleanor with a floundering business and an angry, unhealing wound. Forty years later, Guadalupe Street Co-op is an iconic Austin business with a loyal customer base, an antiquated business model, and a disgruntled staff. Unfolding over the course of a single week during Texas hurricane season, Work to Do pings between the co-op’s first year and present day, as the unionization bid reaches fever pitch. Who owns the grocery store? And who has a right to its future? Will the workers ever be paid enough to buy the organic groceries they shelve? When Eleanor founded Guadalupe Street Co-op in the early 1980s, she was in her mid-twenties and madly in love with her girlfriend, Meg. Together, they envisioned an idyllic grocery store owned by its workers and customers. Forty years later, Guadalupe Street Co-op is an iconic Austin business with a loyal customer base, an antiquated business model, and a disgruntled staff. Roz, one of the store’s senior managers, is too caught up stalking her ex-wife online to notice that her girlfriend, Molly, is plotting with her coworkers to unionize. Roz also doesn’t see that Molly is not-so-secretly in a situationship with Randy, the dairy manager leading their collective. Unfolding over the course of a single week during Texas hurricane season, Work to Do pings between the co-op’s first year and present day, as the unionization bid reaches fever pitch. The wind howls, the power goes out, and water creeps through the front door as questions of who owns the grocery store and who has a right to its future are posed. And will the workers ever be paid enough to buy the organic groceries they shelve? About the Author Jules Wernersbach is founder of Hive Mind Books, a queer independent bookstore in Bushwick, Brooklyn. They are coauthor of Vegan Survival Guide to Austin and their writing has appeared in, among others, Heavy Feather Review and Bennington Review. Wernersbach lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Dani's Queer Bar x All She Wrote Books Book Club: Bob the Drag Queen's HARRIET TUBMAN: LIVE IN CONCERT

Join All She Wrote Books on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00pm at Dani's Queer Bar for a discussion of Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen! This is a inventive, wondrous novel about American hero Harriet Tubman that remixes history into a fresh, dynamic novel about love, freedom, salvation, and hip-hop. Worried about finding the book? We've got you covered! Grab a copy through registration for the event, at <a href="http://bookshop.org/">Bookshop.org</a>, or <a href="http://libro.fm/">Libro.fm</a>. Can't make it? No worries! Let us know ASAP so we can release your spot to someone eagerly waiting on the waitlist. Don't miss out- register now! Remember: This event has limited capacity, so grab your ticket and claim your seat before it's too late! We can't wait to see you there! ✨ About Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert In an age of miracles where our greatest heroes from history have magically, unexplainably returned to shake us out of our confusion and hate, Harriet Tubman is back, and she has a lot to say. Harriet Tubman and four of the enslaved persons she led to freedom want to tell their story in a unique way. Harriet wants to create a hip-hop album and live show about her life, and she needs a songwriter to help her. She calls upon Darnell, a once successful hip-hop producer who was topping the charts before being outed on a BET talk show. Darnell has no idea what to expect when he steps into the studio with Harriet, only that they have a short period of time to write a legendary album she can take on the road. Over the course of their time together, they not only create music that will take the country by storm, but confront the horrors of both their pasts, and learn to find a way to a better future. Original, evocative, and historic, Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert is a landmark achievement that will burrow deep into our hearts (and ears). About Author  Bob the Drag Queen is a television host, actor, activist, and the season eight winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Find Bob at <a href="http://bobthedragqueen.com/">BobTheDragQueen.com</a>, on TikTok and Instagram @BobTheDragQueen. Our Book Club Guidelines<ul><li>We strive for a thoughtful and respectful discussion of the featured book and its related themes.</li><li>You do not have to have finished the book to participate, but we ask that you contribute to the discussion in whatever way you feel comfortable.</li><li>We do not tolerate demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.</li></ul>

Queer Literary Speed Dating @ SexWeekBOS

Join [Working Title] for an evening of queer, literary speed dating at All She Wrote Books in collaboration with Sex Week Boston! Join [Working Title] for an evening of queer, literary speed dating at All She Wrote Books. Facilitated by writers Zofia Provizer of T4T Readings and L Scully of Stone of Madness Press, this adults-only, ticketed evening event is for queer people of all relationship orientations and literary fandoms. The structure of the event will include introductions, timed speed dates, allotted group writing time to decompress and integrate prompts, and social time to mingle and buy books at the end. Start to finish, the event will be about two and a half hours. Suggested ticket price is $10-$15, but no participants will be turned away for lack of funds and interested participants can contact [<a href="mailto:leighahscully@gmail.com">leighahscully@gmail.com</a>] for a ticket waiver. To respect the cozy, between-the-shelves vibe, there will not be food available during the event, but the bookstore is located centrally in Somerville with many snack and drink options nearby. The bookshop is small but wheelchair accessible, masks are optional, and there is a gender-neutral bathroom on site. All She Wrote Books is accessible by bus and T (green and orange line) with limited Somerville street parking.

All She Wrote Presents: Quiet Queer Book Club

Join All She Wrote Books for its newest book club — Quiet Queer Book Club! On Sunday, May 17th at 10:30am — come and connect with your queer community — no pressure, just good vibes, great books, and maybe a new friend or two! Bring your favorite book and settle in for a peaceful, inclusive reading experience. Space is limited, so make sure you RSVP!

All She Wrote Presents: Reading is Sexy, A Smutty Comedy Show for Book Nerds

Join New Normal Comedy and All She Wrote Books for a night of smut and standup comedy! A lineup of Boston’s best and nerdiest comics who definitely think the book is better than the movie will be riffing about all things, smut, romance, and fan fic. The night will begin with an hour of private shopping for ticket holders and conclude with a 90-minute standup comedy show packed with romance hot takes and Heated Rivalry references. Content will be adult-themed and discretion is advised. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to LUCE to help keep our immigrant neighbors safe.&nbsp; This show is presented as part of Sex Week Boston.&nbsp; Show FAQs: <ul><li>Masks: Masks not required but not discouraged. New Normal requests that anyone with COVID or flu-like symptoms refrain from attending to protect vulnerable and immuno-compromised community members.</li><li>Ticket Pricing: Tickets are $15 online and $20 at the door. Sliding scale and student pricing is available; please reach out to <a href="mailto:newnormalboston@gmail.com">newnormalboston@gmail.com</a> for more information.</li><li>Accessibility: All She Wrote Books is wheelchair accessible.</li></ul>This event is presented by New Normal Comedy and All She Wrote Books as part of Sex Week Boston. About New Normal Comedy: New Normal Comedy is a Boston-based standup comedy collective that produces shows centering those who are historically underrepresented onstage: women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, people with disabilities, etc.&nbsp;New Normal specializes in community-oriented shows and has partnered with local organizations like All She Wrote Books, Porter Square Books, Read My Lips, Dignity Matters, and Prison Book Program.&nbsp; New Normal shows aim to make the stage feel like home, to create a room where comics feel like they can succeed, and to bring people who haven’t been made to feel normal, together. About All She Wrote Books: All She Wrote Books is Greater Boston's only queer/intersectional feminist indie bookstore that supports, celebrates, and amplifies underrepresented voices through our thoughtfully curated selection of books spanning across all genres.

All She Wrote Books Presents: SINK OR BURN Book Talk

Join us as welcome author Cristy Road Carrera on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00pm for a conversation with author Nathan Tavares, as they discuss Cristy's punk rock anthem and a manifesto for the broken-hearted, Sink Or Burn. "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About the Book In Sink Or Burn, the year is 2121, and fascism has overthrown a once-thriving utopia. Amid the ashes of a fallen nation, Cheap Glitter—a queer, punk rock band—becomes the voice of resistance. As they tour across a fractured America, raising funds for the fight against a brutal regime, they navigate wildfires, sunken landscapes, and the terrifying laws of a collapsing society. At the heart of their journey is CT, a lovelorn survivor whose romantic entanglement with a fellow bandmate—a survivor of a different war—complicates their quest for both personal healing and social revolution. As the band balances the weight of trauma with the urgency of their fight, they discover that love, however chaotic, may be their greatest weapon. About the Authors Eternal rabble rouser Cristy Road Carrera is a first generation Cuban-American artist, writer and musician. Blending anti-fascist principles with survival love stories—Road has spent over twenty-five years testifying to the beauty of the imperfect. Her career began in 1996 with a self-published punk rock fanzine, sparking decades of illustrations for music, literature and social movements. Forging an imprint in queer, feminist counter cultures with graphic memoirs, illustrated novels, and punk rock records; Carrera redefined her career in 2019 with the release of the Next World Tarot, a tarot card deck that envisions a world based on radical re-definitions of self-love and social justice. Carrera has been fronting punk rock bands since her days of self-publishing fanzines. She currently performs her songs as Choked Up, making records and playing shows with the ancient punk rock ethos of passion before profit. Engaging with her world anywhere from Yale University to Bluestockings Bookstore, Carrera continues to thrive on the fringe of the mainstream, and the epicenter of revolution. She is a gemini and works and lives in NYC and Miami. Nathan Tavares is a novelist and journalist based in Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in the Portuguese-American community of southeastern Massachusetts and developed a love for fantastical stories at an early age. He is the author of three queer science fiction novels from Titan Books, including A Fractured Infinity—which the New York Times called "a very beautiful, tender portrait of a romance"—and The Disco at the End of the World (June 2026).

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