EVENTS
Literature’s better when shared with others. Since 2018, I’ve been dreaming up, producing, and hosting community literary events — including the formation of MetroWest Readers Fest, a 501c3, in 2020.
{Stay tuned for events in Charlotte?}
Modern Fireside Poets: Erica Bauermeister & Karen Karbo
The Wayside Inn Foundation and A Lifely Read are pleased to host authors Erica Bauermeister and Karen Karbo at “Modern Fireside Poets” on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm. This virtual event will bring Bauermeister (the NYT bestselling author of four novels, including Reese’s Book Club pick The Scent Keeper and The School of Essential Ingredients) and Karbo (author of 14 award-winning books including her memoir The Stuff of Life and the novel Motherhood Made a Man Out of Me, both NYT Notable Books) together around a virtual hearth to discuss food, hospitality, and travel.
Book Covers: MetroWest Read-Aloud Series
We’re piecing together interesting readers…to read interesting pieces together. Hop online for a fun evening to hear the following folks read passages – and then engage in a lively Q + A –all about “Fate”:
Stay at Home, Story at Home: Elizabeth Ames
You can’t go to an author reading just now, so let us bring an author reading to you! ātac and A Lifely Read present “Stay at Home, Story at Home.” On Thursday, May 28 at 7:30 pm EST, cap off your week with a “story time” and discussion with Elizabeth Ames, who will read from her novel The Other’s Gold and then discuss not just the book, but also how the notion of “story” might help us – especially now.
Stay at Home, Story at Home: Katrin Schumann
You can’t go to an author reading just now, so let us bring an author reading to you! ātac and A Lifely Read present “Stay at Home, Story at Home.” On Sunday, April 26 at 11 am EST, kick off your week with a “story time” and discussion with Katrin Schumann, who will read from her novel This Terrible Beauty.
Stay at Home, Story at Home: Grace Talusan
We were so grateful to have Grace Talusan, author of The Body Papers, kick off our “Stay at Home, Story at Home” series.
Book Covers: MetroWest Read-Aloud Series
We’re piecing together interesting readers…to read interesting pieces together. Come enjoy an evening of literary entertainment as you listen to selected works – from classic to contemporary, all revolving around the theme of “Home” – read aloud by members of our community. A moderated conversation about reading and “home” – including how we sometimes feel “at home” in the pages of a book – will follow.
Be Bold: Sharing Stories…’Outside the Box’ edition!
Six panelists shared their own ‘outside the box’ journeys at the Goodnow Library in Sudbury. The Facebook livestream of this event can be found here. (This event was sponsored by the Goodnow Library Foundation.)
Be Bold: Sharing Stories…Art & Science edition!
Nine participants from the arts and/or sciences shared their thoughts about the interplay between the two disciplines at the Goodnow Library in Sudbury. The Facebook livestream of this event can be found here. (This event was sponsored by the Goodnow Library Foundation.)
Be Bold: Sharing Stories…Telling Your Story
Six MetroWest women shared their stories at the Goodnow Library in Sudbury. Participants included: Ruth-Anne Adams (Chef & Restauranteur, Real Lincoln), Jill Dixon (President & Co-Founder, Taly), Jen Maseda (Founder, MetroWest Conference for Women and CEO, She’s Local), Rose Saia (Moth StorySLAM & Massmouth StorySLAM winner; Pantry Director, Open Table), and Liz Sower (Creator, Ghosts in the Burbs Podcast). (This event was sponsored by the Goodnow Library Foundation.)