Boston Literary Fest: Weeklong Author Events and Talks Across the City

April 12, 2026
Boston Literary Fest: Weeklong Author Events and Talks Across the City
  • A multi-day, Boston-area literary lineup runs Tuesday through Friday, featuring author readings, conversations, in-person talks, and related activities such as screenings across venues from late afternoon into the early evening.

  • Friday highlights include Arindrajit Dube at Harvard Book Store and Dr. Mary Claire Haver at First Parish Church (with ticketed entry that includes a book), underscoring a strong week of in-person author events at multiple sites.

  • Tuesday showcases a diverse slate—Aymann Ismail at Boston Children’s Hospital, Ava Roberts at Belmont Books, and concurrent conversations at Brookline Booksmith, Harvard venues, Porter Square Books, and Lovestruck Books, with some events requiring reservations or tickets.

  • Friday features a noon book signing at Harvard Book Store with Darcy Michael, followed by Anjali Enjeti in conversation at 7 p.m. at the same venue.

  • Wednesday spotlights Jeffrey Marlow presenting The Dark Frontier at 6 p.m. at the Harvard Science Center, complemented by a series of discussions and releases at Cambridge-area venues around evening times.

  • Wednesday’s lineup includes Emily Franklin at Coolidge Corner Theatre for a Bride of Frankenstein screening, plus multiple authors at Brattle Theatre, Belmont Books, Harvard Book Store, Porter Square Books, and Silver Unicorn Books with various ticketing details.

  • Thursday brings KANYIN Olorunnisola at Just Book-ish, Jenna Blum at Brookline Booksmith, Daniel Tobin at Grolier Poetry Book Shop, Chris Wrenn at Harvard Book Store, and Kate Clayborn at Lovestruck Books, with several reservation requirements.

  • Thursday also features Tracy K. Smith reading poetry at Cambridge Public Library, poetry-focused events at Brookline Booksmith and Grolier Poetry Book Shop, plus a 7 p.m. conversation at Harvard Book Store and Lena Dunham’s event at The Wilbur in the evening.

  • Tuesday evening conversations include Joan F. Smith with Allison Bitz, Brian Barth with Henry Grabar, and Caroline Maguire with Brendan Mahan at different booksellers.

  • Event locations span Boston Children’s Hospital, Belmont Books, Brookline Booksmith, Harvard Science Center, Harvard Book Store, Porter Square Books (Cambridge and Boston), Lovestruck Books, Brattle Theatre, Coolidge Corner Theatre, Grolier Poetry Book Shop, Just Book-ish, and First Parish Church.

  • Saturday includes Sara Hall signing copies at Harvard Book Store at noon, with some signings having ticketed entry.

  • Monday features conversations and book releases with Robert J. Sampson and Robert D. Putnam, Vicky Osterweil, Rabbi Laura Geller, and Alice Hoffman across various venues and times.

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