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Here’s What You Missed at the 2015 Boston Book Festival

At the 2015 edition of the Boston Book Festival, which unfolded at Copley Square over the weekend, more than 150 authors, both world-renowned and up-and-coming, tackled […]

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A Guide to the 2015 Boston Book Festival

The Boston Book Festival always brings the literary oomph to Beantown, and this year is no exception. Alas, the ticketed keynote events featuring Margaret Atwood […]

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Popular Books Set in Familiar Boston Locations

Later this month, literature lovers will flood the city for the 2015 Boston Book Festival, where authors ranging from Margaret Atwood to Amanda Palmer are slated to appear. To […]

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Harvard Book Store to Host Journalist Rock Star Bob Woodward

It’s just a tad ironic that one of the reporters who helped bring down President Richard Nixon is promoting his new book so close to a university […]

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Q&A: Wen Stephenson Talks Climate Justice, Radicals, and Race

Well into his new book about the fight for climate justice, author Wen Stephenson shares a short but riveting tale of Cold War protest and […]

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Jesse Eisenberg Is Bringing His Book Tour to Boston

Before he takes on Ben Affleck’s Caped Crusader as the villainous Lex Luthor in the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie next year, actor Jesse […]

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Q&A: Joe Hill Talks Breaking Out of Stephen King’s Shadow

As the son of Stephen King and an acclaimed author in his own right, Joe Hill knows a thing or two about writing successful horror […]

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Mindy Kaling’s New Book Tops New York Times Best Sellers List

Cambridge native Mindy Kaling is having a pretty awesome month so far. After celebrating the release of her new book Why Not Me? at an event in […]

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Here’s Your Full Boston Book Festival 2015 Speaker Lineup

Boston Book Festival organizers have announced the full lineup for its 2015 edition, featuring more than 150 authors who will appear in various sessions and discuss […]

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Boston Book Festival Announces Its 2015 ‘One City, One Story’ Selection

Boston Book Festival organizers have announced “Home Movie” by Jennifer De Leon as their selection for this year’s “One City One Story,” an annual attempt […]

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Chelsea Clinton Is Coming to the Harvard Book Store

As her mom Hillary Clinton attempts to win over the Democratic Party in the hopes of securing a nomination for the 2016 presidential run, Chelsea […]

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Mindy Kaling Will Kick Off Her Why Not Me? Book Tour at Local Bookstores

Update, August 10, 12:15 p.m.: At the Harvard Book Store event on September 15, Kaling will appear in conversation with Atul Gawande, a renowned Brigham and […]

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Boston Book Festival Announces 2015 Keynote Speakers

Boston Book Festival organizers have announced the lineup of keynote speakers for the upcoming seventh annual edition of the celebrated literary event. Margaret Atwood, Colum […]

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Gronk’s New Book Is About Football and Partying—But Mostly About Partying

New England’s favorite kitten cuddler and Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski recently penned an autobiography, released on July 14, that’s filled with “Gronk-esque” anecdotes. It’s Good to […]

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It’s Real Good to Be Gronk

Boston’s favorite human golden retriever delves into literature.