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Previous Author Series
Summer Concerts
Enjoy a talk by Ilyon Woo about her Pulitzer prize winner book, named one of best of the year by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time, NPR, Smithsonian Magazine, and Oprah Daily.
Historical horror maven Alma Katsu turns her talents to the modern world for the first time,,,
On October 22nd Joanne Harris will share with us her latest book called Vianne, a prequel to her wonderful story called Chocolat.
The Guilt Pill is a feminist exploration of motherhood, race, ambition, and how the world treats women who go after everything they want.
Edon Undone A true story of sex, murder, and utopia at the dawn of World War II
Wonderland Nicole Treska’s fascinating memoir about being born to a family of Boston gangsters.
On October 30th treat yourself to Deborah Blum’s talk about two of her fascinating books, The Poisoners Handbook and Ghost Hunters.
Join us on October 23rd for two great authors – Danielle Trussoni, whose most recent book is The Puzzle Box, and Adam Sikes, author of The Underhanded
Join us on October 23rd for two great authors – Adam Sikes, author of The Underhanded , and Danielle Trussoni, whose most recent book is The Puzzle Box.
In this mesmerizing novel about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, acclaimed author Dawn Tripp has crafted an intimate story of love and power, family and tragedy, loss and reinvention.
Douglas Bauer will share his recent book The Beckoning World - A Novel set in the early 20th century featuring a coal miner whose baseball talent unexpectedly changes his life in wonderful and complicated ways.
On Thursday October 7th, SEW will welcome Daniel Barbarisi, veteran journalist and author with over 15 years in newspaper journalism at The Boston Globe,
Gabrielle Korn shares a provocative account of her experiences as a Lesbian in the fashion industry.
Zibby Owens has compiled essays by acclaimed authors about the many things moms have no time to do during the pandemic, from eating to working out to breathing!
Tanya Selvaratnam shares a personal account of abuse in a high-profile relationship and examines the domestic violence crisis.
Jazz-age Chicago comes to vibrant life in Denny Bryce’s new work of historical fiction, Wild Women and the Blues.
Nancy Johnson’s The Kindest Lie was named one of the most greatly anticipated books of 2021 by Marie Claire and PopSugar.
Alice Henderson’s love of wild places inspired her new thriller series, which begins with A Solitude of Wolverines.
Amy Scher, "accidental guru" will join SEW to discuss her work on using energy therapy in healing.
Award-winning writer Gish Jen will present her novel "The Resisters".
Poet Lauren Marie Schmidt Will Read from her Fourth Poetry Collection, "Filthy Labors," with an Introduction by Martin Espada
Join the South End Writes for a talk with Bruce Robert Coffin, award winning author and former detective sergeant who worked for four years with the FBI.
Pediatrician Claudia Gold and Child Psychologist Ed Tronick Will Present "The Power of Discord" With an Introduction by Renowned Trauma Psychiatrist, Bessel van der Kolk
CURRENT LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
World Book Day Concert with Little Groove Thursday, April 23, 10:30 AM @ South End Library Park