Dani's Queer Bar x All She Wrote Books Book Club: Audre Lorde's ZAMI

Join All She Wrote Books on Tuesday, March 18th at 7:00pm at Dani's Queer Bar for a discussion of Zami: A New Spelling of My Name by Audre Lorde! According to the Women's Review of Books, Zami's "perfectly ripened prose moves along in seemingly effortless sentences that are vivid, charming, nostalgic, hilarious, rich, succulent, sensual . . . but always at the service of art." Seats are limited, so snag yours quick! 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 Zami: A New Spelling of My Name Zami is a memoir by Audre Lorde that tells the story of her coming-of-age as a young black woman in 1940s and 1950s New York City. It explores themes of identity, love, and self-discovery as Lorde navigates her relationships with family, friends, and lovers. Through beautiful prose and vivid storytelling, Zami offers a unique perspective on race, gender, and sexuality. (<a href="https://www.blinkist.com/en/books/zami-en">Blinkist</a>) Please Note: Zami does contain scenes of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, mental illness, and self-harm. We encourage you to take care as you read, and will do our best to care for you during our discussion. About Audre Lorde Audre Lorde (1934-1992) published nine volumes of poetry and five works of prose. She was a recipient of many distinguished honors and awards, including honorary doctorates from Hunter, Oberlin, and Haverford Colleges, and was named New York State Poet (1991-1993). 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>

Dani's Queer Bar

A Romance Novel Comes To Life: An Evening With Three Emerson Alumni feat. All She Wrote Books

This event is presented by Emerson College's Master Class and Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing. This Special Master Class on the making of <a href="https://www.allshewrotebooks.com/product-page/a-gentleman-s-gentleman-paperback">A Gentleman’s Gentleman</a> will be moderated by <a href="https://www.amylclark.com/">Amy L Clark</a>, author and WLP affiliated faculty member (MFA in Creative Writing, Emerson, 2004), and will feature:<ul><li><a href="https://tjalexander.com/">TJ Alexander</a>, novelist, Lambda Literary Award finalist, and author of the new trans Regency romance A Gentleman’s Gentleman (Vintage Books/Penguin Random House) (MA in Publishing and Writing, Emerson, 2007)</li><li><a href="https://www.azantianlitagency.com/about-us/larissa-melo-pienkowski">Larissa Melo Pienkowski</a>, literary agent, Azantian Literary Agency, and TJ Alexander’s agent who sold A Gentleman’s Gentleman to Vintage Books (MA in Publishing and Writing, Emerson, 2019)</li><li><a href="https://www.juliady.com/">Julia Diaz-Young</a>, marketing associate, Random House, and member of the marketing team for A Gentleman’s Gentleman (BS in Marketing Communication, Publishing Minor, Emerson, 2023</li></ul>TJ Alexander will also be signing copies of their upcoming release A Gentleman's Gentleman, with books sold by All She Wrote Books feat. bookseller and alumni Ava Budavari (BS in Political Communication, Emerson, 2022). This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required. RSVP<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJgTD3f5X8k0m7pCbyt2z7O2_REbDfcL2yJG0QW1APfthejQ/viewform"> here</a>. All attendees must RSVP individually and bring either an Emerson ID or, if unaffiliated with Emerson, a government-issued ID. Attendees will be asked to check in at the door.  About A Gentleman's Gentleman The notoriously eccentric Lord Christopher Eden is a “man of unusual make” and even more unusual habits: he prefers to live far from the prying eyes and ears of the ton, and would rather have the comfortable company of his childhood cook and his aged butler than the swarm of servants and hangers-on befitting a man of his station. But Christopher’s pleasant, if occasionally lonely life is upended when he receives word from his lawyers that, according to his late father’s will, he must find a wife by the end of the Season if he intends to keep his family’s fortune and the Eden estate. Christopher cannot imagine a worse fate: as he isn’t attracted to women, his chances of making a wife happy are slim. Furthermore, if his quest to marry has any hope of succeeding, he must move to London posthaste and acquire some more suitable staff. Enter James Harding, Christopher’s new, distractingly handsome—if rigidly traditional—valet. After a rocky start, the two strike up a fragile friendship amid the throes of the London Season . . . a friendship that threatens to shatter under the looming shadow of Christopher’s impending nuptials—and the secrets both men are keeping. With its heady combination of dry wit, slow-burn romance, and a nuanced portrait of trans identity, A Gentleman’s Gentleman stands to transform the historical romance genre as we know it. About the Author TJ Alexander (they/them) is the author of Chef’s Kiss, Chef's Choice, Second Chances in New Port Stephen, and Triple Sec. They received their MA in Writing &amp; Publishing from Emerson College, and they live in New York City with their wife and various houseplants.

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All She Wrote x The Lilac People Presents: A Night at the El Dorado

In celebration of Milo Todd’s debut novel, THE LILAC PEOPLE, join us as we go back in time to an era of queer joy: 1920s Berlin. If you love Cabaret or Chicago, flappers or hoochie coochie dances, it’s time to get a wiggle on! A NIGHT AT THE ELDORADO will feature dazzling performances of dance, song, hoops, veils, and more. Hosted by Hot Toddy, performers will include: Butch Sassidy, Fortune Cookie, Elsa Riot, Femme Brulee, Jane Doe, Jessicalee Skary, Jolie LaVie, Legs Hershey, Timbo, Tori Visage For readers of All the Light We Cannot See and In Memoriam, THE LILAC PEOPLE is a moving and deeply humane story about a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to protect the ones he loves. THE LILAC PEOPLE publishes on 4/29/25 through Counterpoint Press. All She Wrote Books, Boston’s own feminist- and queer-owned bookstore, will be selling copies of the book during the show, and guests may also pre-order the book with the ticket bundle option. Milo Todd will be available to sign copies after. Put on your glad rags, grab your giggle water, and put up the dough for a night that’s sultry and schwul! We look forward to seeing you!

Crystal Ballroom

All She Wrote Books x Lori Lobenstine: THE BARKING PUPPY Release Event

You're invited to join All She Wrote Books to celebrate The Barking Puppy, the first book in a heartwarming and humorous chapter book series that celebrates friendship, community, and the power of creativity. There are many ways to obtain a copy of the book (aside from your public library) — you can purchase it through allshewrotebooks.com, Bookshop.org, or Libro.fm to help support our work! "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 info@allshewrotebooks.com. About The Barking Puppy When Sophie and her two Jack Russell terriers move to Boston, she's excited not to be the only brown kid in the neighborhood anymore. She instantly likes the quirky teenager named Juno next door and her pug, Bonney. But not everything's easy. Her classmates make fun of her Vermont overalls. The upstairs neighbor hates barking. And Bonney needs surgery that Juno's family can't afford. So Sophie and Juno invent the Barking Puppy, the first ever newspaper written “by dogs” and “for dogs.” Will anyone else get how funny it is? And more importantly, can they sell it to raise enough money in time to save Bonney? Will the landlord kick Sophie and her mom out before they even get started? Lori Lobenstine and her goddaughter, Sophie Canon, have been collaborating on the original Barking Puppy newspaper since Sophie was ten years old. The Barking Puppy is Lori’s first children’s book, and Sophie was her creative consultant, contributing her lived experiences as well as her keen ear for youth dialogue and uncanny blend of human and dog humor. About the Author Lori Lobenstine's (she/her)&nbsp; other passions include being a co-founder of the Design Studio for Social Intervention (DS4SI), member of the Hot Flashes basketball team, and founder of the website femalesneakerfiend. Her previous nonfiction books include Girls Got Kicks (Levellers Press, 2011; Amanda Lopez, photographer) and Ideas, Arrangements, Effects: Systems Change and Social Justice (Minor Compositions, 2020; Kenneth Bailey and Ayako Maruyama, co-authors). She lives in Boston, MA and has her BA in American Studies from Wesleyan University.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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All She Wrote x Queer Romance Book Club: Love and Hot Chicken (With the Author!)

Join All She Wrote Books on Sunday, March 9th at 10:30am at All She Wrote Books for a discussion of Love And Hot Chicken by Mary Liza Hartong, a spicy and hilarious Tennessee story about family, friendship, fried chicken, and two girls in love. Seats are limited and Mary will be joining us in person, 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 The Chickie Shak is something of a historical landmark. Red clapboard walls, thriving wasp population, yard-toilets resplendent with sunflowers. My best friend Lee Ray and I used to come after our softball games and snag a picnic table while our mammas ordered the home team special. Truth is, most people around here order the same thing until the day somebody throws their ashes off a roller coaster at Dollywood. The line snaked around the building far as you could see, a real parade of diversity hobnobbing in the parking lot from noon until night. When PJ Spoon returns home for her beloved daddy’s funeral, she doesn’t expect to stick around. Why abandon her PhD program at Vanderbilt for the humble charms of her hometown, Pennywhistle, Tennessee? She tells herself it’s to help her brokenhearted Mamma, but PJ’s own heart’s not doing too good either. She impulsively takes a job as a fry cook at Pennywhistle’s beloved Chickie Shak, where locals gather for Nashville-style hot chicken. Then fate shakes up PJ’s life again. While the town rallies around the terribly retro and terribly fun Hot Chicken Pageant, PJ finally notices her cute redheaded coworker Boof, a singer-songwriter with a talent as striking as her curly hair. While PJ and Boof fall for each other, Boof’s search for her birth mother—a Pennywhistle native—catapults the budding couple into a mystery that might be better left unsolved. When the Chickie Shak pageant takes off, old rivalries and new friendships in Pennywhistle lead to unexpected fireworks, and new beginnings. About the Author Mary Liza Hartong (she/her) lives and writes in her hometown of Nashville. She graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in English and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She also holds a master's from Dartmouth in Creative Writing and a master's from the University College Cork in British and American Literature via Fulbright grant. Mary Liza is the aunt of five boisterous nieces and a proud member of the queer community. When she's not writing, you can find her combing yard sales for treasures with her fiancée, Bridget. Love and Hot Chicken is her first novel.. 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 February Breakfast Book Club: Glory Edim's GATHER ME

This March, our Breakfast Club will read Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me by Glory Edim, the founder of <a href="https://www.wellreadblackgirl.org/">Well-Read Black Girl</a>. Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 2nd at 10:30am as we gather at All She Wrote Books to discuss this innovative memoir that uses books and their associated stories to mark the trajectory of a life. 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 </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! 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.   "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: “She is a friend of my mind. She gather me, man. The pieces I am, she gather them and give them back to me in all the right order.”—Toni Morrison, Beloved  For Glory Edim, that “friend of my mind” is books. Edim, who grew up in Virginia to Nigerian immigrant parents, started the popular Well-Read Black Girl book club at age thirty, eventually reaching a community of half a million readers. But her own love of books stretches far back. Edim’s father moved back to Nigeria while she was still a child, marking the beginning of a series of traumatic changes and losses for her family. What became an escape, a safe space, and a second home for her and her brother was their local library. ' Books were where Edim found community, and as she grew older she discovered authors and ideas that she wasn’t being taught about in class. Reading wherever and whenever she could, be it in her dorm room or when traveling by subway or plane, she found the Black writers whose words would forever change her life: Nikki Giovanni, through children’s poetry cassettes; Maya Angelou, through a critical high school English teacher; Toni Morrison, while attending Morrison’s alma mater, Howard University; Audre Lorde, on a flight to Nigeria. In prose full of both joy and heartbreak, Edim recounts how these writers and so many others taught her how to value herself by helping her to find her own voice when her mother lost hers, to trust her feelings when her father remarried, and to create bonds with other Black women and uplift their stories.  Gather Me is a glowing testament to how the power of representation in literature can gather the disparate parts that make us who we are and assemble them into a portrait of discovery. About the Author: Glory Edim (she/her) is a literary tastemaker, entrepreneur, and advocate for diverse voices in literature. In 2015, she founded Well-Read Black Girl (WRBG), an online platform and book club dedicated to celebrating the works of Black women authors and creating a supportive online community for readers. Under Edim’s leadership, WRBG has grown into a nonprofit organization, hosting events, book festivals, and author conversations that highlight the richness and diversity of Black literature. Her efforts have earned her accolades such as the 2017 Innovator’s Award from the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and the Madam C.J. Walker Award from the Hurston/Wright Foundation. As an author herself, Edim has contributed to the literary landscape with her bestselling anthologies Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves, and On Girlhood: 15 Stories from the Well-Read Black Girl Library. 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 Queer Romance Book Club: Meryl Wilsner's CLEAT CUTE

Join All She Wrote Books on Sunday, February 9th at 10:30am at All She Wrote Books for a discussion of Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner! A sapphic rivals to lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own, where two soccer teammates are at odds before falling in love as their team gears up for the World Cup. 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 Grace Henderson has been a star of the US Women’s National Team for ten years, even though she’s only 26. But when she’s sidelined with an injury, a bold new upstart, Phoebe Matthews, takes her spot. 22-year-old Phoebe is everything Grace isn’t—a gregarious jokester who plays with a joy that Grace lost somewhere along the way. The last thing Grace expects is to become teammates with benefits with this class clown she sees as her rival. Phoebe Matthews is too focused on her first season as a professional soccer player to think about seducing her longtime idol. But when Grace ends up making the first move, they can’t keep their hands off of each other. As the World Cup approaches and Grace works her way back from injury, a miscommunication leaves the women with hilariously different perspectives on their relationship. But they’re on the same page on the field, realizing they can play together instead of vying for the same position. With every tackle the tension between them grows, and both players soon have to decide what's more important—being together or making the roster. About the Author Meryl Wilsner (they/them) writes happily ever afters for queer folks who love women. They are the USA Today bestselling author of Something to Talk About and Mistakes Were Made. Born in Michigan, Meryl lived in Portland, Oregon and Jackson, Mississippi before returning to the Mitten State. Some of Meryl's favorite things include: all four seasons, button down shirts, the way giraffes run, and their wife. 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>

Femme Bar x All She Wrote Books Book Club: Claudia Cravens' LUCKY RED

Join All She Wrote Books on Sunday,&nbsp;February 9th at 10:30am at Femme Bar for a discussion of Lucky Red&nbsp;by Claudia Cravens! Lucky Red is a thrilling, raucous, and gloriously queer debut about a scrappy orphan bent on making her own luck in the American West. Seats are&nbsp;limited, so snag yours quick! Worried about finding the book?&nbsp;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>. And if you purchase a copy of the book through us, you will get a discount at Femme Bar's brunch! 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 Lucky Red The heart wants what it wants. Saddle up, ride out, and claim it. When Bridget arrives penniless in Dodge City, already disillusioned by feckless men and the uncompromising landscape, she has only her wits to keep her alive. Thanks to the allure of her bright red hair and country-girl beauty, she’s recruited to work at the Buffalo Queen, the only brothel in town run by women. Bridget takes to brothel life, appreciating the good food, good pay, and good friendships she forms with her fellow “sporting women.” But with the arrival of some infamous outlaws at the start of winter, tensions in Dodge City run high. When the Buffalo Queen’s peace and security are threatened, Bridget must decide what she owes to the women she loves and what it looks like to claim her own destiny. A thoroughly modern reimagining of the Western genre, Lucky Red is a masterfully crafted, propulsive tale of adventure, loyalty, desire, and love. About Claudia Cravens Claudia Cravens has a BA in literature from Bard College and participated in Catapult’s yearlong novel generator. Lucky Red is her first novel. 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>

Femme Bar

All She Wrote x Kyle Lukoff: A World Worth Saving Release Event

Join All She Wrote Books at Connexion on Monday, February 3rd at 7:00pm, as we host authors Kyle Lukoff and Sacha Lamb! They will discuss Lukoff's new book, A World Worth Saving, a groundbreaking, action-packed, and ultimately uplifting adventure that intertwines elements of Jewish mythology with an unflinching examination of the impacts of transphobia "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 A World Worth Saving “Rare and beautiful—a novel that combines wondrous fantasy, searing real-world relevance, and a frank empathetic understanding of the adolescent experience...The way Lukoff combines these elements in a page-turning adventure is nothing short of magic!” —Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians COVID lockdown is over, but A’s world feels smaller than ever. Coming out as trans didn’t exactly go well, and most days, he barely leaves his bedroom, let alone the house. But the low point of A’s life isn’t online school, missing his bar mitzvah, or the fact that his parents monitor his phone like hawks—it’s the weekly Save Our Sons and Daughters meetings his parents all but drag him to.  At SOSAD, A and his friends Sal and Yarrow sit by while their parents deadname them and wring their hands over a nonexistent “transgender craze.” After all, sitting in suffocating silence has to be better than getting sent away for “advanced treatment,” never to be heard from again.   When Yarrow vanishes after a particularly confrontational meeting, A discovers that SOSAD doesn’t just feel soul-sucking…it’s run by an actual demon who feeds off the pain and misery of kids like him. And it’s not just SOSAD—the entire world is beset by demons dining on what seems like an endless buffet of pain and bigotry. But how is one trans kid who hasn’t even chosen a name supposed to save his friend, let alone the world? And is a world that seems hellbent on rejecting him even worth saving at all? About the Author Kyle Lukoff (he/him) is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright to See, received a Newbery Honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became a Brother also won the Stonewall. He has forthcoming books about mermaids, babies, apologies, and lots of other topics. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more years as a school librarian. About the Speaker Sacha Lamb (they/them) is a 2018 Lambda Literary Fellow in young adult fiction, and graduated in Library and Information Science and History from Simmons University. Sacha lives in New England with a miniature dachshund mix named Anzu Bean. Their debut novel, When The Angels Left The Old Country, was named a Printz Honor Book, a Sydney Taylor Award winner and a Stonewall Book Award winner.

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All She Wrote Books x Shang Saavedra: A Wealth is a Mindset Release Event

In&nbsp;Wealth Is a Mindset, Shang Saavedra, Founder of Save My Cents and top personal finance coach, creates a judgment-free space for readers to learn about personal finance and make their dreams of financial independence come true, one cent at a time. Join us as we celebrate the release of Shang's first book at Connexion on Broadway, where she'll be presenting highlights from the book and the methods behind her award-winning savings strategy. Wealth Is a Mindset&nbsp;provides practical, concrete applications of Saavedra’s mindset-changing methodology. It is also an empathetic memoir that shows how Saavedra and her husband overcame many of their own emotional challenges to attain financial freedom. Dozens of anecdotes from her clients illustrate how the strategy works in real life. More importantly, it shows that we all are human, our inherent worth going far beyond simply a salary and net worth number. Featuring prescriptive, judgment-free exercises and worksheets to show step by step how to pay down debt, raise income, start a side hustle, save more money, invest for retirement, and build generational wealth,&nbsp;Wealth Is a Mindset&nbsp;will help readers find ways to improve their money and their lives, no matter where they are in their personal money story.

All She Wrote Books January Breakfast Club: Samantha Allen's Patricia Wants to Cuddle

This January, our Breakfast Club will read Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen. Mark your calendar for Sunday, January 26th at 10:30am as we gather at All She Wrote Books to discuss this satirical examination of how the media distorts our ideas on beauty, romance, and reputation.

Dani's Queer Bar x All She Wrote Books Book Club: James Baldwin's Another Country

Join All She Wrote Books on Tuesday,&nbsp;January 21st at 7:00pm at Dani's Queer Bar for a discussion of Another Country&nbsp;by James Baldwin! Another Country is a novel of sexual, racial, political, artistic passions, set in Greenwich Village, Harlem, and France. Seats are&nbsp;limited, so snag yours quick! Worried about finding the book?&nbsp;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?&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!

All She Wrote Books x Jenny Howe: How to Get a Life in Ten Dates Release Event

Join All She Wrote Books as we host author Jenny Howe to discuss her new book How To Get A Life In Ten Dates, an adult rom-com about a young woman who's fed up with dating who challenges her family and friends to set her up on ten dates, but gets more than she bargained for when her best friend adds himself to the roster.

All She Wrote x Queer Romance Book Club: A Shore Thing

Join All She Wrote Books on Sunday,&nbsp;January 12th at 10:30am at All She Wrote Books&nbsp;for a discussion of A Shore Thing&nbsp;by Joanna Lowell! A delightfully queer Victorian love story, featuring a boldly brash trans hero, the beguiling botanist who captures his heart, and a buoyant bicycle race by the British seaside. Seats are&nbsp;limited, so snag yours quick! Worried about finding the book?&nbsp;We've got you covered! Grab a copy through registration for the event, at <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1231/9780593242230">Bookshop.org</a>, or <a href="https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780593908143-housemates?bookstore=allshewrotebooks">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! ✨

All She Wrote x Prison Book Program Presents: #GIGGLINGTUESDAY

All She Wrote Books and New Normal Boston are excited to partner with Quincy, MA's Prison Book Program to present <a href="https://www.allshewrotebooks.com/search/posts?query=%23#GIGGLINGTUESDAY">#GIGGLINGTUESDAY</a>, a year-end fundraiser for <a href="https://prisonbookprogram.org/">the Prison Book Program!</a> Join us on Tuesday, December 3rd (aka Giving Tuesday) to support this nonprofit in its mission to "support people in prison by sending them free books and reading materials that meet their specific needs and interests. [They] do this through a highly engaging volunteer experience that connects people inside and outside of the American prison system." In their honor, we've assembled a roster of some of Boston's most bookish comedians for a night of laughs to support their work!<ul><li>Steph Dalwin (Far From Here Festival)</li><li>Liz Dufresne (Far Out Festival)</li><li>Roya Hamadani (Pigeon City Sketch)</li><li>Tooky Kavanagh (HBO's Women in Comedy Festival)</li><li>Amma Marfo (Rogue Island Comedy Festival)</li><li>Bel Stone (Divine Comedy)</li><li>Evan Valentine (JP Speakeasy)</li></ul>

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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?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

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Community recs 💬

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.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

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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

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

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

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

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

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

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

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

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

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

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

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

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

Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

Top 20 kid-friendly things to do in Boston, MA

Kid-friendly things to do in Boston

Kid-friendly events

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.