TICKETED: Salon Event with Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Rebellion 1776

Please join Porter Square Books for a&nbsp;Salon event&nbsp;featuring an up-close-and-personal evening where you'll have a chance to meet, mingle with, and hear from&nbsp;Laurie Halse Anderson&nbsp;in a local Porter Square Books community member's own home.&nbsp; This event celebrating Anderson’s newest book,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9781416968269">Rebellion 1776</a>, will take place on&nbsp;Tuesday, April 1 at 7 pm in Somerville, MA.&nbsp;Exact address provided to ticketed guests.&nbsp;Light refreshments will be served. To attend, please purchase a ticket below. Transportation: The salon is a 20 minute walk from the Porter Square T stop and located near bus routes. If you plan to drive, free street parking will be available at the location. Porter Square Books' Salon reading series is an endeavor aiming to revive the salons of old--events where people would invite artists, writers, musicians, and other intellectuals into their homes and then invite their friends or their community in for an evening of performance, discussion, and conversation. In many places, the salons were the intellectual and cultural centers of their communities. As booksellers, we often have the opportunity to spend time with authors and just a handful of other dinner guests, sparking all manner of interesting discussions, and we wanted to bring this experience to you, our customers!&nbsp; From New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson comes an eerily timely historical fiction middle grade adventure about a girl struggling to survive amid a smallpox epidemic, the public’s fear of inoculation, and the seething Revolutionary War. VISIT OUR WEBSITE <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/event/ticketed-laurie-halse-anderson-author-rebellion-1776">HERE</a> TO PURCHASE A TICKET.

Address provided to ticketed guests

TICKETED: Gregory Maguire, author of Elphie: A Wicked Childhood

Porter Square Books is thrilled to welcome Gregory Maguire for his latest novel in the Wicked world, Elphie! What happened to young Elphaba before her witchy powers took hold in Wicked? Almost 30 years after the publication of the original novel, for the first time Gregory Maguire reveals the story of prickly young Elphie, the future Wicked Witch of the West—setting the stage for the blockbuster international phenomenon that is Wicked: The Musical. VISIT OUR WEBSITE <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/event/ticketed-gregory-maguire-author-elphie-wicked-childhood">HERE</a> TO PURCHASE A TICKET.

First Parish Church

TICKETED: Colum McCann, author of Twist, in conversation with Terry Tempest Williams

<img src="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/sites/portersquarebooks.com/files/ColumMcCann_updated.png">Porter Square Books&nbsp;is thrilled to welcome&nbsp;Colum McCann&nbsp;for his latest novel&nbsp;<a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9780593241738">Twist</a>! Author&nbsp;Terry Tempest Williams will join McCann in conversation. There are two ticket types. 1)&nbsp;Option 1 includes admission for 1 person to the event, as well as one copy of Twist. 2)&nbsp;Option 2 includes admission only for 1 person. Copies of McCann's previous books will also be available for purchase at the event. Tickets can be purchased <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/event/ticketed-colum-mccann-author-twist-conversation-terry-tempest-williams">here</a>!

The Brattle Theatre 

Story Time with Sara Levine, author of Hello Dog / Hello Human

Porter Square Books&nbsp;is delighted to welcome picture book author Sara Levine&nbsp;for a story time featuring her book <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9781250797025">Hello Dog / Hello Human</a>!

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Mary Catherine Starr, author of Mama Needs a Minute!, in conversation with Paige Connell

Porter Square Books: Boston Edition is excited to welcome Mary Catherine Starr to discuss her memoir, <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9781797226866">Mama Needs a Minute!</a>. Paige Connell will join Starr in conversation. Starr's deeply funny illustrated memoir captures the chaos, joy, exhaustion, guilt, well-intentioned-but-clueless partners, and infinite loads of laundry that come with being a mom. ﻿We are pleased to offer a virtual attendance option for this event. Register to attend on Crowdcast here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crowdcast.io/c/mamaneedsaminute">https://www.crowdcast.io/c/mamaneedsaminute</a>

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TICKETED: Geraldine Brooks, author of Memorial Days, in conversation with Ron Suskind

Porter Square Books&nbsp;is thrilled to welcome&nbsp;Geraldine Brooks&nbsp;for her memoir <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9780593653982">Memorial Days</a>! Author and journalist&nbsp;Ron Suskind&nbsp;will join Brooks in conversation. There will be an audience Q&amp;A and book signing following the event. If you wish to ask a question, please submit one to <a href="mailto:events@portersquarebooks.com">events@portersquarebooks.com</a>. All questions must be submitted by February 14 for consideration. Questions will be reviewed for approval, but not all questions will be asked at the event. This event is&nbsp;TICKETED&nbsp;and you can purchase your ticket <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/event/ticketed-geraldine-brooks-author-memorial-days-conversation-ron-suskind">here</a>!

Fitzgerald Theatre at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Grown Up Story Time

Do you miss the nostalgia of a story hour? Does the winter weather have you stuck inside? Stop by our Boston location for our Grown Up Story Time and one of our booksellers will read short stories to you! This event is part of our Winter Event Series, which will run through the end of April. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at Travelmug Cafe!

Book Swap

Do you have a bunch of books hanging out that you know you're not going to read again? Trade them with other readers for new books! Come by Porter Square Books: Boston Edition with up to three books and leave with the same number. How the swap works: Each attendee will be able to given one number per book they bring, and then each person will get to pick a book from the table in the front. Please note: you must leave with the same number of books you arrived with! You cannot leave unwanted books at the store! This event is part of our Winter Event Series, which will run through the end of April. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at Travelmug Cafe!

Audiobook and Craft Hour

&nbsp;Bring a project you're working on or grab a craft kit from the store and get cozy with your favorite audiobook! Want to meet other readers who craft? Want a social event perfect for introverts? Then this event is perfect for you! This event is part of our Winter Event Series, which will run through the end of April. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at Travelmug Cafe!

Story Time with Rhonda Roumani, author of Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So

Porter Square Books&nbsp;is delighted to welcome author Rhonda Roumani for a story time featuring her book <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9780823454419">Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So</a>! After a read-aloud from this sweet book, the author will do a signing. This event will take place on&nbsp;Saturday, January 25 at 11 am at Porter Square Books&nbsp;(1815 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140).

PSB: Boston Edition: Christopher Kimball, author of Milk Street Bakes

Porter Square Books is thrilled to welcome Christopher Kimball for a special presentation of his latest cookbook <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9780316538886">Milk Street Bakes</a>! This event will take place on Thursday, January 23 at 6pm at PSB: Boston Edition (50 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA 02210).

Story Time with Sarah Brannen, author of Miles Comes Home, and Rajani LaRocca, author of Mauntie and Me

Porter Square Books&nbsp;is delighted to welcome authors Sarah Brannen and Rajani LaRocca for a story time featuring their new books: <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9781499814736">Miles Comes Home</a> and <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9781536229417">Mauntie and Me</a>! This event will take place on Saturday, January 11 at 3 pm at Porter Square Books&nbsp;(1815 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140).

Comedy Night: Laughing through the Pain!

Laughing Through the Pain (a dark comedy/traumedy show) is the perfect event for those who find humor in the darkest of places. Join us at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition for an evening of laughter and tears as comedians share their most hilarious and heart-wrenching stories. This in-person event promises to be a night of raw and unfiltered comedy that will have you laughing through your pain. Don't miss out on this unique and unforgettable experience! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laughing-through-the-pain-comedy-show-tickets-1095471327229?aff=oddtdtcreator">Purchase your tickets here</a>.

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

Recs 💬

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

Hot & new 🔥

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

S19: interest based

WBUR’s 75th birthday celebrations 💫

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

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.