Today's Featured Books— Events
Strong Women--Strange Worlds QuickReads
Join us for a live, online (via Zoom) "book tasting" of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories by women and non-binary writers. The event will feature 6 authors, and each...Read More
The Writers Bridge | All About the HUSTLE: Marketing Your Own Book
More than ever, authors are doing the lion’s share of marketing–even when traditionally published. But gone are the days of religiously posting to socials and desperately... Read More
Author Talk: “Parks and Rec” by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Pop culture historian and bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Seinfeldia, When Women Invented Television) visits the AWM to... Read More
04/22/2026 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm CDT
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American Writers Museum
general@americanwritersmuseum.org
3123748790
A Night of Irish Storytelling with Colm Tóibín
Join us for an evening with Colm Tóibín, the award-winning author of Brooklyn and Long Island, as he visits The Center to regale us with..... Read More
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Let Me Shell You: A free hermit crab workshop
Hermit crabs are pieces that tell a story using a familiar but unexpected form, like a flash memoir told through a series of text messages, or a personal essay in the form of ....read more
Feng Shui Poetry Writing Class
Learn about Feng Shui Poetry, a concept created by West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng as a way to write poetry with a new perspective through a lens of Feng Shui...read more
04/11/2026 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT
"Waiting, Listening and Jumping the Gun," A Generative Poetry Workshop
“Waiting, Listening and Jumping the Gun: A Poetry Workshop with Jim Peterson. Generative Writing Workshop. (Poetry-focused but all genres welcome.) Presented Via Zoom.
First Friday Book Talk & Reading
First Friday Book Talk & Reading is an opportunity to meet authors with a national audienca Nebraska connection, and a recent literary production. The reading is presented via Zoom from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on the first Friday of each month. There is no charge for this event. Registration is required to obtain the Zoom link.
Online Event URL: https://larksongwritersplace.org/Events/Calendar
Literary Lights 2026: Featuring Rebecca Rose Mooradian
Literary Lights 2026 is IALA's fourth annual reading series showcasing new works of literature by Armenian authors, cohosted with the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research and the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center. Each event—held online or in-person—will feature a writer reading from their work, followed by a discussion with an interviewer and audience members. Read along with the series by purchasing Rose by the Sea and more titles at our Bookshop.org storefront.
Writers' Room of Boston - Readings from the Room
Join us for an evening at the Writers' Room of Boston, Readings from the Room on March 26th @ 7:30. This on-line event hosted by Lilly Milman will feature the work of Aishvarya.
Writers' Room of Boston - Readings from the Room
Join us for an evening at the Writers' Room of Boston, Readings from the Room on March 26th @ 7:30. This on-line event hosted by Lilly Milman will feature the work of Aishvarya.
In Conversation: Lisa Allen & Melissa Fite Johnson
Two poets who have crossed paths in readings and at conferences and have found that they are writing about something that shows up differently for each of them — maternal estrangement. This conversation will cover how our work evolves as we age and how writing such a viscerally personal experience can also be universal.
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03/24/2026 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm EDT
In Conversation: Lisa Allen & Melissa Fite Johnson
Two poets who have crossed paths in readings and at conferences and have found that they are writing about something that shows up differently for each of them—maternal. Read more
Birth Power Book Club: Mother Country
This beautifully written book explores the collision of adoption and identity, motherhood and loss.
Mother Country by Jacinda Townsend is a novel about two women, Shannon and Souria, who are connected by a young girl they both claim as their own, and explores themes of motherhood, human trafficking, and privilege through their intertwined stories in Morocco and Kentucky.
Shannon, an African American woman, unofficially adopts a toddler in Marrakech, while the girl's birth mother, Souria, is a Mauritanian woman who escaped human trafficking.
The book, published in 2022, won the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence and delves into intergenerational trauma and the complexities of love and survival.
Monday, Apr 6 from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm GMT+5
Online event
Excited Utterance - Poetry/Fiction/Creative Nonfiction Reading
In legalese, an excited utterance is a statement about a startling or exciting event made by a participant in, or a person who personally observed, the event.
This month, Larry is joined by W. Joe Hoppe and Liza Hudock. Hope to ‘see’ you there!
Book Launch: James Cahill
Dive into the world of British author James Cahill as he shares stories and insights in a conversation with Vanity Fair arts writer Patrick Monahan. Cahill's new novel ...
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WeHo Reads: Telling Family Secrets
What happens when writers dare to expose their family secrets through stories and memoir?
WeHo Reads is a literary series presented by the City of West Hollywood. For more information and events, visit www.weho.org/wehoreads. The 2026 season is produced by BookSwell, a literary media company amplifying historically excluded voices. Additional support is provided by media partnerships with Book Soup and Los Angeles Review of Books. Attendees are advised that the program may include mature language and themes.
First Dibs Editors Salon
Join us for the kick-off of this year's First Dibs Editors Salon series! In this exclusive preview, you'll learn about four of the most exciting books releasing this season in a conversation with the editors who helped shape and publish them.
February 17 at 7:00 pm ET on Zoom | REGISTER - Space is Limited
Reading and Writing with Poetry for Spiritual Support
The Inspired Mission of the Arts & Healing Resiliency Center is to Honor & Practice the Caring Art of Human Connection. "Follow Your Arts Heart" workshops support mental health well-being by nurturing creative expression and resilience with the strength of community.
Feb 9 · 2:30 AM GMT+5:30 - Reserve a spot
Grants Information Session: Literary Projects, Toronto Arts Council
Through its Literary Projects Program, Toronto Arts Council (TAC) provides funding to professional, non-profit, Toronto literary organizations and collectives to pursue one-time or time-limited literary projects involving production, presentation, magazine publishing and other activities that contribute to the development of the literary arts in Toronto. The City of Toronto supports this program through a funding allocation approved annually by Toronto City Council. You may apply in one of two categories described below. The maximum grant available in all categories of this program is $8,000.
TAC will not fund 100% of the project budget. Applicants must indicate a range of revenue sources, which may include donated goods and services. Applicants may receive less than the full amount requested. Feb 25 · 10:30 PM GMT+5:30
Amelia Island Book Festival. February 28, 2026; Amelia Island.
During the Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to meet more than 100 exhibiting authors from across the country. Many of these authors are self-published and come to Amelia Island to introduce you to their work. We'll be announcing exhibiting authors shortly.
Back by popular demand is the Kids Zone a fun filled area to keep the young ones engaged.
Ultimately, you’ll find unlimited opportunities to enrich your life with books in a fun loving, festive atmosphere. Know More
Hybrid: Blind date with a Book: Reading Challenge Today @ 6 PM
This event is held both online and in-person at the Bronx Library Center. Please attend and participate in all upcoming programs. Ready to fall in love with your next read? Take a chance on a literary mystery with Blind Date with a Book, a fun and engaging adult reading program centered on surprise and discovery. Each month, you’ll be matched with a carefully selected book, revealed only after you commit, encouraging you to step outside your usual reading habits and try something new. Pro…
Registration required: Online
Authors Book Launch and Expo 2026
The Authors Book Launch and Expo is the perfect platform to launch your book, reach a wide audience of potential readers, connect with other authors, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders.
INCLUSIONS:
Full day access to the event.
Access to keynote speeches by industry leaders.
Networking opportunities.
Includes meals and refreshments.
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"Called by Distances" by Biljana D. Obradović - Book Launch
“Called by Distances travels through New Orleans and around the world in poems that gain their lyric impulse through narrative exactitude... This book is one of a kind... Read More
Online Event URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/840500988853261/
Contact Information
Cory Calabria : ccalab2@lsu.edu
Fireside Favorites!
Yosha Gunasekera • Jacquelyn Mitchard • Lori Rader-Day • Kate White
The Back Room is the brainchild of bestselling authors Hank Phillippi Ryan and Karen Dionne.
Learn more about how they conceived of The Back Room, how it works, and about their books too!
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