Tax Q & A with Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax

What can I deduct? What do I do with my receipts? Do I need an LLC or an S Corp? Do I really need to pay quarterly taxes? What is a Schedule C? How do I deduct my home studio/office?&nbsp; Is my creative work a business or a hobby? All She Wrote Books, East Somerville Main Streets and MA LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce is hosting a tax Q&amp;A session with Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax to gather and address your most pressing tax questions. The goal is to provide clear, expert-backed answers that honor your work as a small business and make you feel better and more equipped. Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and artists. She’s a <a href="http://www.hannahcole.net/">long-time working artist</a>&nbsp;with a high-level exhibition history, host of the <a href="https://www.sunlighttax.com/podcast">Sunlight Tax podcast</a>, founder of <a href="https://www.sunlighttax.com/">Sunlight Tax</a>, and author of <a href="https://www.sunlighttax.com/book">Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed</a>.&nbsp; You can also get Hannah’s tax help in her book, <a href="https://www.sunlighttax.com/book">Taxes for Humans</a>. It’s an empowering guide to doing (and simplifying) your taxes when you’re self-employed, and the <a href="https://promo.porchlightbooks.com/pages/promotions/taxesforhumansps">accompanying workbook</a>&nbsp;has the tax organizer and checklists you need to get it all done, every year. About Taxes for Humans This is not your dad's tax guide; this is your punk rock older sister's Equal parts empathetic and practical, Taxes for Humans is a handbook for tackling the tax-season-scaries, written specifically for people who are self-employed. Provides essential tax education for those pushed to the back of the financial line in America, including women, queer people, and BIPOC folks, this book provides the practical tools people need to understand their taxes, conquer their fear of finances, bulk up on tax benefits, and end the tax season stronger, smarter, and more tax-savvy than ever--without sacrificing their sanity. With accessibility in mind, this book is structured into an easy-to-follow framework:<ul><li>The Mindset: Address limiting beliefs and make the case for tax empowerment</li><li>The Education: Start from the ground-level, without shame or jargon, and lay a foundation of tax knowledge</li><li>The Organization: Build the systems that will get you organized and keep you organized</li><li>The Level-up: Take up space by using next-level skills like planning and tax-smart accounts to grow your wealth (and power)</li><li>The Fix: Mend a broken tax situation (audits, disappearing spouses, back-taxes, and escaping the tax-debt spiral)</li><li>The Bigger Picture: Connect your personal wellbeing with the wellbeing of the communities you love</li></ul>Taxes for Humans is an essential read for all freelancers, creatives, and self-employed people seeking to understand, take control of, and reduce stress surrounding their tax. About the Author Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with self-employed people, especially creative and mission-driven ones. A long-time working artist herself, she’s helped tens of thousands of self-employed people skill up with accessible tax and money education, through her Money Bootcamp program, tax workshops from Florida to Alaska, and on the Sunlight Tax podcast. Her book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed, is the most funny and empowering tax guide you’ll ever read. Hannah is the founder of Sunlight Tax.

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All She Wrote x Becca Rea-Tucker

Join All She Wrote Books on Thursday, March 26th at 6:30pm, as we host reproductive rights advocate, baker and author Becca Rea-Tucker&nbsp;and author of Killers of Roe, Amy Littlefield! They will discuss Becca's debut book, The Abortion Companion, a warm, accepting, non-judgmental, and stigma-free companion for your abortion journey. "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 Abortion Companion Whether you’re planning to have an abortion soon or you had one thirty years ago, whether you’re feeling relief or grief (or both!), and even if you haven’t decided yet and just want to untangle how you feel about it, this book is a safe and supportive resource. With an emphasis on self-compassion, it collects reflection prompts, affirmations, conversation scripts, logistical info, self-care tips, and much more to validate and support you no matter where you fall in the full spectrum of experiences of people who have abortions. Bolstered by beautiful illustrations and the caring, confident support of author and reproductive rights advocate Becca Rea-Tucker, this book will meet you wherever you are and offer guidance for every step of your journey. About the Authors Becca Rea-Tucker&nbsp;is a reproductive rights advocate, baker, and author whose work merges activism and dessert. Through her platform @TheSweetFeminist, she shares resources and writing that challenge shame and anti-abortion misinformation. Her work explores stigma, self-compassion, and bodily autonomy. She is also the author of the cookbook Baking by Feel. She lives in Austin, TX with her husband, daughter, and dog. Amy Littlefield&nbsp;has reported on abortion rights for more than a decade. She is the abortion access correspondent for&nbsp;The Nation.&nbsp;She has contributed to&nbsp;The New York Times&nbsp;Opinion section and wrote the&nbsp;Times'&nbsp;Sunday Review cover story "Where the Pro-Choice Movement Went Wrong." She is a frequent commentator on abortion for TV and radio news outlets and podcasts, including MSNBC and&nbsp;Democracy Now!&nbsp;Littlefield was a lead reporter and narrator on episodes for&nbsp;Reveal,&nbsp;the national investigative journalism show. She lives in Boston with her family.

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All She Wrote x Kelsey Day: THE SPIRAL KEY Release Event

Join All She Wrote Books on Saturday, April 4th at 7:00 pm, as we host author Kelsey Day in conversation with bookseller Ava! They will discuss Day's debut YA novel, The Spiral Key, a high-stakes, modern day Gossip Girl, queer thriller set in a virtual-reality paradise turned hellscape! "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 Spiral Key At the start of each school year, Madison Pembroke, the most popular girl at Lincoln Academy, sends out invitations to her epic birthday party in the form of custom forged spiral keys. For that one night, a few lucky teens get to enter Ametrine, a virtual paradise that hosts the party of the year—a wild, unforgettable celebration that will secure their social status in the real world. As Madison’s hated ex-BFF, Bree Benson never receives a key. Until now. Despite warnings from her boyfriend, Bree sees the invite as an olive branch, the perfect opportunity to rekindle her once-amazing friendship with Madison. But as the party games begin to turn provocative and violent, Bree finds that Ametrine might not be the decadent wonderland she was promised. And that Madison may have let Bree enter Ametrine, but she has no intention of ever letting her leave . . . Kelsey Day’s gripping debut shows that while best friends know each other the best, ex–best friends know how to hurt each other the worst. About the Author Kelsey Day (they/them) is a young adult author and queer Appalachian poet. Their writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Orion Magazine, Freeman’s and more. This is their first novel for young readers. You can find them online at <a href="http://kelseydays.com/">KelseyDays.com</a> or on Instagram @KelseyDays.

All She Wrote April Queer Romance Book Club: BLOOD ON THE TIDE

Join us on Sunday,&nbsp;April 12th at 10:30am at All She Wrote Books&nbsp;for a discussion of Blood On The Tide&nbsp;by Katee Robert, a spicy vampire selkie pirate fantasy romance. Seats are&nbsp;limited, so snag yours quick! Worried about finding the book?&nbsp;We've got you covered! Grab a physical 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?&nbsp;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:&nbsp;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 the Book Set sail for adventure and love in the next spicy fantasy romance from Katee&nbsp;Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok smash hit Neon Gods. As a bloodline vampire, Lizzie has never had a problem taking what she wants, and right now what she wants are the family heirlooms that were stolen from her and a portal home. Too bad even that short list is impossible to accomplish on her own—and her allies have bigger things to worry about. When they rescue a selkie from captivity, it’s the perfect solution to her problem. Lizzie needs a guide through Threshold and the selkie needs someone to help her get her skin back.&nbsp;&nbsp;Maeve didn’t choose to give up her skin—it was stolen from her. Now she’s in an uneasy partnership with a dangerous woman who seems more apt to kill than to share a kind word. It’s terrifying…and a bit alluring. Even though she knows it will end in heartbreak, Maeve can’t help being drawn to Lizzie and her all-too-pleasurable vampire bite.&nbsp; Unfortunately, the danger to Maeve’s heart is the least of her worries. The ship Lizzie’s chasing belongs to the Cŵn Annwn, and they don’t take kindly to people who steal from them. Not even Lizzie’s viciousness or Maeve’s selkie strength will be enough to save them if the Cŵn Annwn seek retribution… About the Author Katee Robert (she/they) is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of spicy romance. Entertainment Weekly calls their writing “unspeakably hot.” Their books have sold over two million copies. They live in the Pacific Northwest with their husband, children, a cat who thinks he’s a dog, and two Great Danes who think they’re lap dogs. 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 Presents: Quiet Queer Book Club

Join All She Wrote Books for its newest book club — Quiet Queer Book Club! On Sunday, April 19th 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!

Dani's Queer Bar x All She Wrote Books Book Club: Mac Crane's A SHARP ENDLESS NEED

Join All She Wrote Books on Tuesday, April 21st at 7:00pm at Dani's Queer Bar for a discussion of A Sharp Endless Need by Mac Crane! A vibrant and intimate novel about growing up, first love, and all the joy and heartbreak of competitive high school basketball, from the Lambda Literary Award–winning author of I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself. 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 A Sharp Endless Need Star point guard Mack Morris’s senior year of high school begins with twin cataclysms: the death of Mack’s father and the arrival of transfer student Liv Cooper. Playing side by side for their [CD1] basketball team, Mack and Liv discover an electrifying, game-winning chemistry on the court. Off the court, they fall into an equally intoxicating more-than-friendship—one that feels out-of-bounds in their small Pennsylvania town. Mack teeters on the precipice of adulthood as desire and grief collide with drugs, sex, and the looming college signing deadline. Caught between the dual impulses of ambition and self-destruction, Mack must decide what kind of life they want to fight for. A Sharp Endless Need is a stunning testament to the big feelings of coming of age, falling in love, and, of course, playing sports. About Author  Mac (Marisa) Crane is a former college basketball player and the author of I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself, a New York Times Editors’ Choice, Indie Next pick, and winner of a LAMBDA Literary Award. They have received fellowships from the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, American Short Fiction, and Vermont Studio Center, and their short work has appeared inLiterary Hub, The Sun, TriQuarterly, Prairie Schooner, Joyland, and elsewhere. Originally from Allentown, PA, they currently live in San Diego with their family. 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>

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All She Wrote May Queer Romance Book Club: TELL ME AGAIN HOW A CRUSH SHOULD FEEL (featuring the author!)

Join All She Wrote Books on Sunday, May 10th at 10:30am at All She Wrote Books for a discussion of Tell Me Again How A Crush Should Feel by Sara Farizan, “an empowering romance featuring a lovable, awkward protagonist who just needs a little nudge of confidence to totally claim her multifaceted identity" (Booklist). Seats are limited, so snag yours quick! Worried about finding the book? We've got you covered! Grab a physical 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 the Book Junior Leila has made it through most of high school without having a crush, which is a relief. Her Persian heritage already makes her different; if word got out she liked girls, life would be even harder. But when beautiful new girl Saskia shows up, Leila starts to take risks, especially when it looks like the attraction between them is mutual.  At Armstead Academy, everyone knows everything about everyone. Well, everyone thinks they know everything . . . Leila has made it most of the way through Armstead Academy without having a crush on anyone, which is a relief. As an Iranian American, she’s different enough; if word got out that Leila liked girls, life would be twice as hard. But when beautiful new girl Saskia shows up, Leila starts to take risks she never thought she would. As she carefully confides in trusted friends about Saskia’s confusing signals, Leila begins to figure out that all her classmates are more complicated than they first appear to be, and some are keeping surprising secrets of their own. About the Author Sara Farizan (she/her) is an Iranian American writer and ardent basketball fan who was born in and lives near Boston. The award-winning author of If You Could Be Mine and Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel, she has an MFA from Lesley University and a BA in film and media studies from American University. 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: Authors Lucie Fielding & Jordon Anderson

Join All She Wrote Books on Wednesday, March 18th at 6:30pm, as we host authors Lucie Fielding and Jordon Anderson! They will discuss the second edition of, Trans Sex, where Lucie Fielding invites us to imagine something so much more delicious than mere survival. "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 Trans Sex This radically re-visioned and expanded edition of Trans Sex offers a joyously pleasure-centered approach to nurturing trans erotic embodiment and finding gender-pleasure in the body. Trans Sex challenges limiting models of gender-affirming care that focus on resolving gender dysphoria, and preserving sexual function, or highlight sexual losses that may arise as a result of transition pathways. Grounded in social justice, somatics, and queer theory, this book offers a pleasure-positive approach to working with trans and gender expansive individuals. Building on the groundbreaking concepts introduced in the award-winning first edition, the second edition features new frameworks such as gender-pleasure and a fresh set of experiential activities and illustrative vignettes to bring theory to practice. The final chapter features new contributing trans and gender expansive authors who work at the intersections of sexuality and gender. This book is designed to be accessible to a range of readers. Mental health and medical providers will be able to harness creative strategies to enhance their practice and become more imaginative, ethically curious providers. Trans and gender expansive folks and allies will find tools and strategies for queering sex, circumventing limiting understandings of the erotic, and opening a potential universe of pleasure that celebrates the polymorphous perversity of our bodies. About the Authors Lucie Fielding, PhD, LMHC, LPC (she/they) is a white, queer, trans misogyny-affected femme, and a therapist licensed in Virginia and Washington State. She received her MA in Counseling Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute (2018). They also hold a PhD in French from Northwestern University (2008), where she specialized in histories of sexualities and erotic literature. Their background in literature and history attunes them to the many ways that image, metaphor, and cultural scripts shape the narratives we carry with us as we move through the world as well as how these narratives inscribe themselves on our bodies and (in)form how we erotically embody. In addition to their work as a therapist, Lucie is a sex and kink educator and a workshop facilitator. She is the author of the book Trans Sex: Nurturing Trans Erotic Embodiment and Gender-Pleasure (2nd Ed, 2026). The first edition of Trans Sex (2021) was shortlisted for a 2022 Lambda Literary Award in the Transgender-Nonfiction category and was awarded the 2022 AASECT Book Award (Book for Sexuality Professionals), the 2024 SSTAR Health Professionals Book Award, and the 2024 APA Division 44 Distinguished Book Award. You can find out more about Lucie at: https://luciefielding.com or follow them on Instagram (@sexbeyondbinaries) or BlueSky (@sexbeyondbinaries.bsky.social). Jordon Anderson, LICSW, CST is a white, queer, non-binary individual. They work with individuals, couples, ENM, poly-collectives, and families as a therapist and certified sex therapist in Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine. They are a contributing writer in Lucie Fielding's 2025 Trans Sex (2nd Ed). On the weekends, they are an odd&nbsp;goblin creature and lover of the often overlooked world around us. They are lifelong student of relationships and they practice liberation work in their therapeutic practice. Jordon works at South Shore Family Health Collaborative and is a recuring instructor at South Shore Sexual Health Center. They can be reached at <a href="https://www.southshorefamily.com/">https://www.southshorefamily.com/</a>&nbsp;

All She Wrote Books March Breakfast Club

This March, our Breakfast Club will read SLUTS: Anthology edited by Michelle Tea. Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 15th, 2026 at 10:30am as we gather at All She Wrote Books to discuss this exploration of what it means to be sexually promiscuous in contemporary American culture. Event Highlights:<ul><li>Immersive Book Discussion with a Community of Enthusiastic Readers</li><li>Coffee and pastries from local French bakery, Michette</li><li></li></ul>Tickets are limited to due to capacity at the bookstore, and each ticket will include either:<ul><li>A copy of the breakfast book club pick; or&nbsp;</li><li>General admission that includes coffee and pastries.</li></ul>There are many ways to obtain a copy of the book (aside from your public library) — you can purchase it through <a href="http://allshewrotebooks.com/">allshewrotebooks.com</a>, <a href="https://manage.wix.com/dashboard/c0063556-a33e-457d-b696-a71163ba43b9/events/event/draft/98324514-676b-4e88-a399-ef3db20863ce/Bookshop.org">Bookshop.org</a>, or <a href="https://manage.wix.com/dashboard/c0063556-a33e-457d-b696-a71163ba43b9/events/event/draft/98324514-676b-4e88-a399-ef3db20863ce/www.sachakraborty.com">Libro.fm</a> to help support our work! If you purchase a copy Our event has a limited capacity and we want to ensure that as many people as possible are able to attend. By letting us know that you can no longer attend, we can open up your spot to someone on our waitlist who is eager to participate. &nbsp; "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="https://manage.wix.com/dashboard/c0063556-a33e-457d-b696-a71163ba43b9/events/event/draft/98324514-676b-4e88-a399-ef3db20863ce/www.sachakraborty.com">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About the Book: SLUTS, the first publication from vulgarian queer publisher DOPAMINE BOOKS, is an exploration of what it means to be sexually promiscuous in contemporary American culture. Featuring personal essays, spilled secrets, fiction, memoir, and experimental works, SLUTS asks writers and readers to investigate the many ways the notion of the slut impacts our inner and outer lives, as a threat or an identity, a punishment or an aspiration, a lifestyle, an aesthetic, a philosophy and rallying cry. From hideous and terrifying first encounters to postapocalyptic polyamory, from unionizing sex workers to backstage tableaux of sex and drugs and rock and roll, SLUTS’s stories probe the liberating highs and abject lows of physical abandon. Featuring work from performer Miguel Gutierrez, hailed by the New York Times as “an artist of ordered excess”; former Nylon magazine editor in chief Gabrielle Korn; award-winning author Brontez Purnell; Whore of New York author Liara Roux; National Book Critics Circle Award winner Jeremy Atherton Lin; and a host of additional artists and writers, SLUTS reveals the knowledges provoked by a dalliance with desire. Contributors DL Alvarez, Vera Blossom, Chloe Caldwell, Cristy Road Carrera, Sam Cohen, Tom Cole, Lydia Conklin, jimmy cooper, Lyn Corelle, Jenny Fran Davis, Cyrus Dunham, Hedi El Kholti, Robert Gluck, Miguel Gutierrez, Gary Indiana, Taleen Kali, Cheryl Klein, Gabrielle Korn, Jeremy Atherton Lin, Nate Lippens, Meredith Maran, Carta Monir, Amanda Montell, Carely Moore, Bradford Nordeen, Baruch Porras-Hernandez, Kamala Puligandla, Brontez Purnell, Liara Roux, Andrea Sands, Daviel Shy, Jen Silverman, Anna Joy Springer, Laurie Stone, McKenzie Wark, Zoe Whittall 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 x Alli Hoff Kosik: TOO BLESSED TO STRESS Release Event

Join All She Wrote Books on Saturday, March 14th at 7:00pm, as we host author Alli Hoff Kosik and Courtney Marzilli (<a href="https://www.booksarechic.com/">Books Are Chic Podcast</a>)! They will discuss Kosik's debut, Too Blessed to Stress, the perfect book for fans of Bad Summer People and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, four influencers begin to suspect their mega-church's new pastor isn’t as devoted as he seems, and must decide if exposing him is worth revealing their own secrets. "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 Too Blessed to Stress "A delightful satire full of tenderness and heart. Alli has the ears of a journalist and the gentle touch of a friend." —Kiley Reid, New York Times bestselling author "Alli Hoff Kosik’s debut is a triumph." —Meg Cabot, <a href="https://www.allshewrotebooks.com/search/posts?query=%23#1">#1</a> New York Times bestselling author Camryn, Savannah, Trishy, and Kristin are <a href="https://www.allshewrotebooks.com/search/posts?query=%23#blessed">#blessed</a>. As influencers at the hottest megachurch in town, Moving Word, the quartet is committed to sharing everything from modest (but on-trend!) style tips to advice on finding the godliest man possible. Across platforms (#synergy), they show just how easy it is to be a modern, Christian woman—especially if you use their discount codes. But behind their veneer (and veneers), the truth isn’t quite so picture perfect. Despite her popular lifestyle videos, Camryn is barely making ends meet. Savannah struggles to break free of her reality TV upbringing and start a family of her own, while Trishy attempts to leave her less-than-holy past behind. And Kristin, the group’s youngest member, isn’t finding it as easy to fit in as their color-coordinated outfits make it seem. When Moving Word’s charming leader, Pastor Kyle, and his ridiculously perfect wife, Cassidy, decide to host a lavish fundraiser to put the megachurch further on the map, Camryn, Savannah, Trishy, and Kristin find themselves knee deep in the most important event since the Last Supper. But the brighter the spotlight, the darker the shadows—and when the women discover an incendiary secret at the heart of Moving Word, they are forced to confront questions of hypocrisy, exposure, and how to wield one’s power for good. About the Author Alli Hoff Kosik is a full-time writer and editor. For seven years, she independently produced and hosted The SSR Podcast. Alli holds an MFA from Temple University and lives in Philadelphia with her family. Too Blessed to Stress is her first novel. About the Speaker A lifelong reader, Courtney Marzilli loves supporting authors and celebrating their stories. With over a decade of book blogging behind her, she created Books Are Chic to do what she loves most: chat with authors, ask the questions readers really want answered, and shine a spotlight on their work. Inspired by both of her grandmothers—one endlessly well-read, the other the very definition of chic—Books Are Chic was born. Blending her love of pop culture with her passion for books, Courtney’s weekly conversations feel like catching up with your best friends, only with your favorite authors. Listeners walk away having learned something new, added plenty of titles to their TBR, and—most importantly—feeling inspired to share a great book with a fellow reader.

All She Wrote Book x Bigger Bodies Boston Present: Lindy West

Join All She Wrote Books and Bigger Bodies Boston on Thursday, March 12th at 7:00pm, as we welcome New York Times bestselling author Lindy West, as she celebrates the publication of her latest book, Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane. Enjoy an entertaining evening with Lindy, who will be in conversation with Anastasia Kidd (author of Fat Church).  An engaging and laugh-out-loud narrative of transformation, Adult Braces brings readers on an uproarious cross-country road trip as West unpacks her tumultuous post-Shrill and Hulu adaptation years. You have the option to purchase a copy of Adult Braces with your ticket. There will also be copies available for purchase on the night of, at the retail price. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Bigger Bodies Boston. There will be a book signing following the event. About Adult Braces Through Shrill—the book and then the Hulu series—Lindy West became an inspiration. To this day she is stopped on the street and hailed as a beacon of empowerment by women who felt badly for not conforming to a narrow set of societal norms—thin, straight, compliant. But behind the scenes, Lindy never felt like she was the self-actualized woman fans made her out to be. When she found herself in the throes of a deep depression, with her marriage and sense of self-worth hanging in the balance, she knew she needed to make a change. In Adult Braces, Lindy shares the story of her rock bottom, and of the journey she took to claw her way out of it. With her trademark candor and sense of humor, she examines her post-Shrill emotional implosion, her shifting feelings about traditional marriage, and her search for her long-lost self. She also tracks the highs and lows of her journey, from eye-opening natural wonders and kitschy roadside attractions to lackluster tourist traps and campground epiphanies. The result is an engaging and laugh-out-loud narrative of becoming as Lindy transforms from a passenger into the active navigator of her own life. About Lindy West Lindy West is the author of three books: the New York Times bestselling memoir Shrill as well as the essay collections The Witches Are Coming and Shit, Actually. Lindy is a former contributing opinion writer for the New York Times and her work has appeared in This American Life, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, GQ, Vulture, Jezebel, and others. She is the co-host of the comedy podcast Text Me Back and the author of the e-mail newsletter Butt News. Lindy was a writer and executive producer on Shrill, the Hulu comedy adapted from her memoir, and she co-wrote and produced the independent feature film Thin Skin. She lives on the Olympic Peninsula in rural Washington state. About Anastasia Kidd Anastasia E. B. Kidd is ordained in the United Church of Christ. She founded the Fat Church digital platform to help people of faith disrupt anti-fat bias in their own lives and church communities. You can find @FatChurch on social media and at fatchurch.org. About Big Bodies Boston Bigger Bodies Boston is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to creating fat community, fighting anti-fat bias, and promoting fat liberation for all bodies.

All She Wrote March Queer Romance Book Club: ON HER TERMS

Join us on Sunday,&nbsp;March 8th at 10:30am at All She Wrote Books&nbsp;for a discussion of On Her Terms&nbsp;by Amy Spalding, an actually hilarious, sweetly sexy, gloriously relatable sapphic rom-com about a fake relationship, very real emotions, and writing your own Hollywood love story. Seats are&nbsp;limited, so snag yours quick! Worried about finding the book?&nbsp;We've got you covered! Grab a physical 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?&nbsp;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:&nbsp;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 the Book Fresh off breaking up with her boyfriend and swerving away from the conventional, TikTok-ready married life she never wanted, Clementine is ready to explore the alternatives. Not that she wants to be single forever, much less die alone. But at thirty-six, it’s time for her to experience new things—including in her love life. And though an invitation to a fake relationship to appease family sounds like a recipe for disaster, Clem finds herself saying yes to smart, spirited dog groomer Chloe Lee anyway . . . Chloe is long past her own baby gay era, but even before they’ve tackled Clem’s parents’ anniversary party and Chloe’s friend’s wedding, the two of them end up spending a lot of time together. As the attraction between them grows stronger, it all begins to feel pretty real to Clem. Chloe, however, is fine as just friends—plus she’s convinced Clem is just eager for “someone” to take her off the singles list. How to persuade her otherwise? After all, Clem is starting to realize her life is wonderfully full and being “alone” doesn’t scare her a bit. Still, being without the tiny powerhouse that is Chloe, specifically? That’s a whole other story . . .&nbsp; Wise, witty, and full of heart, here is an uplifting love story with an ending worth waiting for. About the Author Amy Spalding (she/her) is a Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award-winning author of authentic, funny, and diverse novels representing the LGBTQ+ community, including For Her Consideration, At Her Service, We Used to Be Friends, and The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles), which was named a best book of 2018 by NPR, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, and more. She has a B.A. in Advertising &amp; Marketing Communications from Webster University and an M.A. in Media Studies from The New School. She also studied longform improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Raised in St. Louis, she now lives in Los Angeles and can be found online at <a href="http://theamyspalding.com/">TheAmySpalding.com</a>. 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 x Amy Spalding: IN HER SPOTLIGHT Release Event

Join All She Wrote Books on Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30pm, as we host author Amy Spalding and Amanda Diehl (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books)! They will discuss Spalding's latest book, In Her Spotlight, a sapphic rom-com starring a franchise Hollywood actress who aims to prove her chops in a theatrical production directed by her ex whose heart she broke a decade earlier. "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 In Her Spotlight Hollywood actor Tess Gardner is not the kind of famous she set out to be. She's ready to show she’s more than Princess Platinum of the Vindicators series, a pretty face with CGI superpowers that literally sparkle. Tess wants to prove herself as an actor and that means theatre—the true calling of her thespian heart. But just when Tess lands a part working with an acclaimed stage director, a brewing scandal forces him out. His replacement? None other than hip, buzzy director Rebecca Frisch. The same Rebecca Frisch whose heart a firmly closeted Tess broke over a decade ago during summer stock . . . As Tess wrestles with her lingering guilt and attraction to Rebecca, she also finds herself struggling to rein in her superstar status backstage. When things unexpectedly reignite with Rebecca, Tess bristles even more against the walls of her A-list life. Since the industry’s made it clear that girl-next-door superheroes can’t also be gay, coming out isn’t realistic for Tess. And ultimately, Rebecca will head back to New York and likely seek out a less complicated relationship anyway. Will the curtain close on her chance for happiness or will Tess finally take a leading role in her own life? About the Author Amy Spalding (she/her) is the author of several novels, including For Her Consideration, On Her Terms, and The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles), which was named a best book of 2018 by NPR, the Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, and more. She is a recipient of the 2023 Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award for the authentic, funny, and diverse representation of the LGBTQ+ community in her books.  About the Speaker Amanda Diehl (she/her) has had many iterations of bookish jobs from an author publicist to a bookseller and bookstore event coordinator. She's been writing about romance and helping manage the daily stream of editorial content at the website Smart Bitches, Trashy Books for over a decade. In her free time, she enjoys collecting taxidermy, playing video games with smooching mechanics, and making a good gluten-free lasagna.

Dani's Queer Bar x All She Wrote Books Book Club: Kiss Her Once For Me

Join All She Wrote Books on Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00pm at Dani's Queer Bar for a discussion of Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun! We will discuss this queer holiday rom-com that you’ll want to cozy up with next to the fire! Worried about finding the book? We've got you covered! Grab a copy through registration for the event, at Bookshop.org, or Libro.fm.  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 Kiss Her Once For Me One year ago, recent Portland transplant Ellie Oliver had her dream job in animation and a Christmas Eve meet-cute with a woman at a bookstore that led her to fall in love over the course of a single night. But after a betrayal the next morning and the loss of her job soon after, she finds herself adrift, alone, and desperate for money. Finding work at a local coffee shop, she’s just getting through the days—until Andrew, the shop’s landlord, proposes a shocking, drunken plan: a marriage of convenience that will give him his recent inheritance and alleviate Ellie’s financial woes and isolation. They make a plan to spend the holidays together at his family cabin to keep up the ruse. But when Andrew introduces his new fiancée to his sister, Ellie is shocked to discover it’s Jack—the mysterious woman she fell for over the course of one magical Christmas Eve the year before. Now, Ellie must choose between the safety of a fake relationship and the risk of something real. About Author  Alison Cochrun is a former high school English teacher and a current writer of queer love stories, including The Charm Offensive, Kiss Her Once for Me, Here We Go Again, and Every Step She Takes. She lives outside of Portland, Oregon, with her wife, her son, and two very needy dogs. You can find her online at AlisonCochrun.com or on Instagram as @AlisonCochrun. Our Book Club Guidelines We strive for a thoughtful and respectful discussion of the featured book and its related themes. 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. We do not tolerate demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.

All She Wrote Books Presents: Tarot Readings with Heronkind

Join Heronkind's Lauren Walleser for a Valentine's tarot reading at All She Wrote Books in Somerville! Tune in to the wisdom of your intuition, spirit guides, and higher knowing. Together, you'll ask Spirit for three cards with general guidance and support for your life right now. Lauren's readings are gentle, fun and inclusive. All cards offer gifts and healing! You'll also pull an oracle card for additional guidance. From Lauren: I look forward to connecting with you soon!

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

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S28: calendar experiences

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

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S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

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S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

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S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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