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!

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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!

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!

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).

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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>.

PSB: Boston Edition: Night of the Living Books (a Halloween Party)

Join us this Halloween for the spookiest event of them all! PSB: Boston Edition (50 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA 02210) will be throwing a Halloween party on October 31st, from 7 pm to 9 pm. We’ll be hosting some of your favorite horror authors for a signing (Gretchen Felker-Martin, Emily Hughes, Rebecca Mahoney, and Paul Tremblay), screening a scary movie, and having a creepy costume contest! A tarot reader will also be onsite to offer readings. Candy and refreshments provided! Costume contest rules are as follows: costumes must be bookish in some way, and they must be store appropriate. Be as creative as you like! Purchase your ticket <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/event/psb-boston-edition-night-living-books-halloween-party">here</a>! The price of the ticket goes towards a purchase in store at the party.

Join us this Halloween for the spookiest event of them all! Porter Square Books: Boston Edition (50 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA 02210) will be throwing a Halloween party on October 31st, from 7 pm to 9 pm. We’ll be hosting some of your favorite horror authors for a signing (Emily Hughes, Rebecca Mahoney, and Paul Tremblay), screening a scary movie, and having a creepy costume contest! A tarot reader will also be onsite to offer readings. Candy and refreshments provided! Costume contest rules are as follows: costumes must be bookish in some way, and they must be store appropriate. Be as creative as you like!

Dava Sobel, author of The Elements of Marie Curie, in conversation with Alyssa Goodman

Porter Square Books is thrilled to welcome Dava Sobel for the release of her latest book <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9780802163820">The Elements of Marie Curie</a>! This event will take place on Sunday, October 20 at 3 pm at St. James Episcopal Church (1991 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140). This event is TICKETED and you can purchase your ticket <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/event/ticketed-dava-sobel-author-elements-marie-curie-conversation-alyssa-goodman">here</a>.  Each ticket includes entrance for 1 to the event, as well as one copy of The Elements of Marie Curie, which you'll be able to get signed at the event. ABOUT THE ELEMENTS OF MARIE CURIE The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Galileo's Daughter crafts a luminous chronicle of the life and work of the most famous woman in the history of science, and the untold story of the many young women trained in her laboratory who were launched into stellar scientific careers of their own "Even now, nearly a century after her death, Marie Curie remains the only female scientist most people can name," writes Dava Sobel at the opening of her shining portrait of the sole Nobel laureate decorated in two separate fields of science--Physics in 1903 with her husband Pierre and Chemistry by herself in 1911. And yet, Sobel makes clear, as brilliant and creative as she was in the laboratory, Marie Curie was equally passionate outside it. Grieving Pierre's untimely death in 1906, she took his place as professor of physics at the Sorbonne; devotedly raised two brilliant daughters; drove a van she outfitted with x-ray equipment to the front lines of World War I; befriended Albert Einstein and other luminaries of twentieth-century physics; won support from two U.S. presidents; and inspired generations of young women the world over to pursue science as a way of life. As Sobel did so memorably in her portrait of Galileo through the prism of his daughter, she approaches Marie Curie from a unique angle, narrating her remarkable life of discovery and fame alongside the women who became her legacy--from France's Marguerite Perey, who discovered the element francium, and Norway's Ellen Gleditsch, to Mme. Curie's elder daughter, Irène, winner of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. For decades the only woman in the room at international scientific gatherings that probed new theories about the interior of the atom, Marie Curie traveled far and wide, despite constant illness, to share the secrets of radioactivity, a term she coined. Her two triumphant tours of the United States won her admirers for her modesty even as she was mobbed at every stop; her daughters, in Ève's later recollection, "discovered all at once what the retiring woman with whom they had always lived meant to the world." With the consummate skill that made bestsellers of Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, and the appreciation for women in science at the heart of her most recent The Glass Universe, Dava Sobel has crafted a radiant biography and a masterpiece of storytelling, illuminating the life and enduring influence of one of the most consequential figures of our time. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Dava Sobel is the author of the international bestseller Longitude, the bestselling Pulitzer Prize finalist Galileo’s Daughter, The Planets, A More Perfect Heaven, And the Sun Stood Still, and The Glass Universe, and co-author of The Illustrated Longitude. She is the recipient of the Individual Public Service Award from the National Science Board, the Bradford Washburn Award, the Kumpke-Roberts Award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, and a Guggenheim Fellowship, among other honors. A former New York Times science reporter, and currently editor of the “Meter” poetry column in Scientific American, she lives on Long Island. Alyssa Goodman is a professor of astronomy at Harvard University, known for her innovative research and contributions to understanding the structure of the Milky Way. She is a leader in using 3D visualization techniques to make complex scientific data more accessible and meaningful, helping to reveal new insights about the universe. Goodman is also the driving force behind "Seamless Astronomy," a project aimed at improving collaboration and openness in scientific research. Beyond her research, she is active in public outreach, often discussing the history of astronomy and figures like Henrietta Leavitt, whose work helped shape our understanding of the cosmos. Her efforts have advanced both scientific discovery and the communication of complex ideas to broader audiences.

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Dr. Fauci, author of On Call, in conversation with Dr. Jerome Groopman

PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BELOW ON PROHIBITED ITEMS AND BAG POLICY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DENIAL OF ENTRY TO EVENT. Porter Square Books&nbsp;is thrilled to welcome&nbsp;Dr. Anthony Fauci&nbsp;for his memoir,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9780593657478">On Call</a>!&nbsp;This event will take place on&nbsp;Monday, October 14 at 7 pm&nbsp;at&nbsp;Temple Israel&nbsp;(477 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02215). IMPORTANT EVENT INFO Doors Open: 5:30 pm Doors Close: 6:45 pm Event Starts: 7:00 pm Once doors close at 6:45 pm, you will not be permitted inside the venue. This event is ticketed. ID check required for each person in attendance. TICKETS This event is&nbsp;TICKETED&nbsp;and you can purchase your ticket <a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/event/ticketed-dr-anthony-fauci-author-call">here</a>. There are two ticket types. 1)&nbsp;Option 1 includes admission for 1 person to the event, as well as one copy of&nbsp;On Call. 2)&nbsp;Option 2 includes admission for 2 people to the event, as well as one copy of&nbsp;On Call.&nbsp; TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERRABLE: PLEASE ADD AN ORDER COMMENT AT CHECK OUT THAT INCLUDES THE NAMES OF EACH PERSON IN YOUR PARTY. We are required to check photo IDs for each ticket holder upon entry.&nbsp;We will not be permitted to admit any person whose name is not listed on the order, even if they are substituting for a person who was listed.&nbsp; Dr. Fauci will&nbsp;not&nbsp;sign books at the event. There will be an audience Q&amp;A 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 October 1 for consideration.&nbsp;Questions will be reviewed for approval, but not all questions will be asked at the event. BAG POLICY AND PROHIBITED ITEMS Please read the list below in detail for ALL approved/unapproved items. The following items are PROHIBITED to be brought by attendees into the venue: o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, toy guns, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, pepper spray/ mace o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E-cigarettes o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Banners, structures, and supports for signs (Note: this does not apply to pre-existing items already in place by the venue; this is to prohibit attendees from bringing anything with them). o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Poles, sticks, selfie-stick, or missile like objects of any kind o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Backpacks, laptop bags, briefcases, suitcases, and packages o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Metal, thermal, or containers of any type (aerosol cans, coolers of any size, glass containers) o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Food, beverages, and alcohol (Note: this does not apply to pre-existing items already in place or served by the venue; this is to prohibit attendees from bringing anything with them. Exceptions are made for medical conditions). o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any illegal substances o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Animals (exception for assistive animals) o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Laptop computers, iPads, tablets, camcorders, video or audio recorders or tripods o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Laser lights and pointers o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Motorized scooters, skates, cycles, skateboards, bicycles, strollers, and carts o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noisemakers, horns, megaphones, and whistles o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any other items determined to be a potential safety hazard Prohibited items and items determined inappropriate for entry into the venue will be the responsibility of the ticketholder and cannot be accepted or checked by the venue. Permitted Bags: Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, are permitted into the venue along with either a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag that does not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches (or 30 centimeters by 15 centimeters by 30 centimeters) or a one-gallon freezer bag as well as any medically necessary items. Bags are subject to visual or electronic inspection. PHOTO POLICY Photo or video recording is not permitted. ABOUT&nbsp;ON CALL The memoir by the doctor who became a beacon of hope for millions through the COVID pandemic, and whose six-decade career in high-level public service put him in the room with seven presidents “An eventful autobiography [and] a&nbsp;classic American story…Gripping.”—The Washington Post “One of the most consequential and most prominent [careers] in American medicine in the past fifty years.”—Jerome Groopman, The New Yorker Anthony Fauci is arguably the most famous – and most revered – doctor in the world today. His role guiding America sanely and calmly through Covid (and through the torrents of Trump) earned him the trust of millions during one of the most terrifying periods in modern American history, but this was only the most recent of the global epidemics in which Dr. Fauci played a major role. His crucial role in researching HIV and bringing AIDS into sympathetic public view and his leadership in navigating the Ebola, SARS, West Nile, and anthrax crises, make him truly an American hero. His memoir reaches back to his boyhood in Brooklyn, New York, and carries through decades of caring for critically ill patients, navigating the whirlpools of Washington politics, and behind-the-scenes advising and negotiating with seven presidents on key issues from global AIDS relief to infectious disease&nbsp;preparedness at home. ON CALL will be an inspiration for readers who admire and are grateful to him and for those who want to emulate him in public service. He is the embodiment of “speaking truth to power,” with dignity and results. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Anthony Fauci&nbsp;served as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health from 1984 to 2022. He also served as the Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden. He is currently a Distinguished University Professor at Georgetown University with a joint appointment in the School of Medicine and the McCourt School of Public Policy. He has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and the Mary Woodard Lasker Award for Public Service and has been awarded 62 honorary doctoral degrees, and is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than 1,400 scientific publications.

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TICKETED: Chloe Gong, author of Vilest Things, in conversation with Roshani Chokshi

Porter Square Books&nbsp;is absolutely thrilled to welcome&nbsp;Chloe Gong&nbsp;for her new novel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9781668000267" target="_blank">Vilest Things</a>! Author&nbsp;Roshani Chokshi&nbsp;will join Gong in conversation.&nbsp; This event will take place on&nbsp;Wednesday, September 11 at 7 pm&nbsp;at&nbsp;St. James Episcopal&nbsp;Church&nbsp;(1991 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140). This event is&nbsp;TICKETED&nbsp;and you can purchase your ticket below.&nbsp; Each ticket includes entrance for 1 to the event, as well as one copy of&nbsp;Vilest Things, which you'll be able to get signed at the event. Additional books by Gong will be available for purchase at the event. ABOUT&nbsp;VILEST THINGS Chloe Gong returns with power plays, spilled blood, and lethal romance in the thrilling fantasy sequel to&nbsp;New York Times and&nbsp;USA TODAY&nbsp;bestseller&nbsp;Immortal Longings, inspired by Shakespeare’s&nbsp;Antony and Cleopatra. Calla Tuoleimi has succeeded in the impossible. Despite the odds, she has won San-Er’s bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to Kasa’s adopted son, August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne. Only Calla knows it isn’t really August. Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla’s betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August’s body to survive and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love, the beautiful, explosive Otta Avia, awakens from a yearslong coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy’s authority over Talin, chaos erupts. As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton must set their conflicts aside and head to the kingdom’s far reaches to prevent anarchy...even if their empire might be better off burning. PRAISE FOR&nbsp;VILEST THINGS “Ferociously savage and full of the most delicious twists, Vilest Things&nbsp;lives up to all my highest and most unhinged expectations." &nbsp; —Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches "The only thing hotter than a character written by Chloe Gong is a betrayal written by Chloe Gong. The scale of world-building and depths of romantic hostility grabbed me by the throat (and I said thank you)." &nbsp;—Olivie Blake, internationally bestselling author of&nbsp;The Atlas Six “Dark, dazzling, and deliciously depraved, Chloe Gong pulls no punches in this heart-pounding sequel to&nbsp;Immortal Longings. The prose is as smart and lethally sharp as the characters, the tension is palpable on every page, and the twists will leave you breathless. To say I’m obsessed would be an understatement.” &nbsp;—Ann&nbsp;Liang,&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author of&nbsp;A Song to Drown Rivers "Vilest Things&nbsp;is another cutthroat classic from the amazing Chloe Gong." &nbsp;—Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Burning Kingdoms trilogy "I blew straight through this book, and I wish I could go back and read it again from scratch. Gong's first venture into adult fantasy, set in a claustrophobic, low-tech city where life is cheap and bodies are disposable, features wonderfully complex characters and a game to the death that is executed with aplomb.&nbsp;Immortal Longings&nbsp;is a lot of fun, with twists you won't see coming until right before the hammer drops." —Rebecca Roanhorse,&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author of the Between Earth and Sky trilogy ABOUT THE AUTHORS Chloe Gong&nbsp;is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed&nbsp;Secret Shanghai&nbsp;novels, as well as the&nbsp;Flesh and False Gods&nbsp;trilogy. Her books have been published in over twenty countries and have been featured in the&nbsp;New York Times,&nbsp;People,&nbsp;Cosmopolitan, and more. She was named one of Forbes’s 30 Under 30 for 2024. Chloe graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English and international relations. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, she is now located in New York City, pretending to be a real adult.&nbsp; Roshani Chokshi&nbsp;is the award-winning author of the&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling series&nbsp;The Star-Touched Queen,&nbsp;The Gilded Wolves&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aru Shah and The End of Time, which&nbsp;Time Magazine&nbsp;named one of the Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time. Chokshi’s adult debut,&nbsp;The Last Tale of The Flower Bride,&nbsp;was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller. Her novels have been translated into more than two dozen languages and often draw upon world mythology and folklore. Chokshi is a member of the National Leadership Board for the Michael C. Carlos Museum and lives in Georgia with her family. Visit her online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.roshanichokshi.com/" target="_blank">roshanichokshi.com</a>&nbsp;and on Instagram at @roshanichokshi.

Porter Square Books: Boston Edition is thrilled to welcome Laughing through the Pain! for a night of laughter and fun. The group's talented comedians will have you in stitches as they share their hilarious stories and jokes. Let's all come together to laugh through the pain and enjoy a night of good company. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!  The show will take place on Friday, August 9 at 7pm at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition (50 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA 02210). *This month's theme is Summertime Sadness* Featuring: Emily Goldstein @emcellent (Host) Gina Christo @gina_christo Ren Garcia @rengarciap Mell Honeywood Sehar Mahmood @sahardreams Emily Mu @emilyy.mu This event is free. The performers do appreciate comedian 'tips' via Venmo day of, and recommend around $10. Thanks!

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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!

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.