Mass Center for the Book

2025 marks our 25th year as Massachusetts Center for the Book, and to celebrate we are launching our own Literary Bingo! More details about how to play, and prizes, at massbook.org/bingo

The Amherst Lit Walk schedule is here! A full day of readings, workshops, trivia, and more! We can't wait to spend the day with you in downtown Amherst! Head to massbook.org/amherst-lit-wa… see more information on all the events and sign up for those with registration required.

A big shout out and thank you to all the sponsors of this year's Mass Kids Lit Fest!

The Morrill Memorial Library is honored to welcome author Ieva Jusionyte to talk about her recent book, Exit Wounds: How America's Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border starting at 7:00pm in the Simoni Room. More info events.timely.fun/ubjpkulq/event…

Events this week! massbook.org/ma-literary-ev… T- Glenn Shapiro at Richard Salter Storrs Library W- Tom Vellner at Lovestruck Books Th- Kim Swizz at The Next Chapter Books and More Th- Translation Panel at Fine Arts Work Center Sa- Carrie Finison at Reading Public Library

Join the Museum of African American History for an evening with January Gill O’Neil, author of Glitter Road, a Massachusetts Book Awards Honors title in poetry. Ohttps://events.timely.fun/ubjpkulq/event/78289580

The Morrill Memorial Library is honored to welcome author Ieva Jusionyte to talk about her recent book, Exit Wounds: How America's Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border starting at 7:00pm in the Simoni Room. More info events.timely.fun/ubjpkulq/event…

It's here! The official poster for Mass Kids Lit Fest 2026! Save the Date, we will be sharing out event info in the near future! Thanks to Tom Pappalardo of Standard Design in Easthampton, MA for another great poster.

The First Unitarian Church is honored to welcome author Ieva Jusionyte for a conversation about her recent book, Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border, a Mass Book Awards Nonfiction Honors title. ow.ly/UpxB50YhheQ

TONIGHT! Join the Tewksbury Public Library and the Chelmsford Public Library for an evening with Jedediah Berry, author of The Naming Song, winner of the 2025 Massachusetts Book Award in Fiction. More info at ow.ly/ksMT50YekrU

Events this week! massbook.org/ma-literary-ev… T- Keith O'Brien at Beverly Farms Public Library W- Mary Bonina at Tidepool Bookshop Th- Joseph Earl Thomas at Amherst College F- Mary Helen Washington at Harvard Book Store Sa- Cynthia Platt at Moon and Back Bookstore

Join the Tewksbury Public Library and the Chelmsford Public Library for an evening with Jedediah Berry, author of The Naming Song, winner of the 2025 Massachusetts Book Award in Fiction. More info at ow.ly/FWXn50Yekle

Save the Date! Mark your calendars and plan on joining us in downtown Amherst on April 11th for a day celebrating all things literary! More info to come! Head to massbook.org/amherst-lit-wa… and sign up to be notified when the full schedule is announced.

The First Unitarian Church is honored to welcome author Ieva Jusionyte for a conversation about her recent book, Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border, a Mass Book Awards Nonfiction Honors title. ow.ly/x2B950YhhcE

March is here and it's time to read "A book set in a magical land" if you are taking part in our Student Reading Challenge. Swipe for some recommendations! Happy Reading!

Events this week! massbook.org/ma-literary-ev… T- Meera Subramanian at Sturgis Library T- M.J. Beasi at Easthampton Public Library T- Danielle Girard at Book Love Th- Dorothy Tse at Brookline Booksmith Su- Jennifer Haigh at Davoll's General Store

It's March and time to read "A book featuring an unlikely friendship," which is very fitting for a month that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Swipe for some book suggestions! Happy Reading! massbook.org/readingchallen… for more info on the challenge.

Join us at Holyoke Community College’s Kittridge Center on Wednesday, March 4 for an engaging, behind-the-scenes conversation with acclaimed YA and middle grade authors Claudia Friddell and Kip Wilson. Register at ow.ly/uBYw50Y8iPv

Join the Easthampton Public Library for a family-friendly creative workshop to kick off the excitement for author Lisa Stringfellow’s upcoming visit. Participants will design their own fantasy worlds by transforming an orange peel into a miniature map. events.timely.fun/ubjpkulq/event…

Our MCB February reads are in! Perhaps a future read for one of you!

Join the Tewksbury Public Library and the Chelmsford Public Library for an evening with Jedediah Berry, author of The Naming Song, winner of the 2025 Massachusetts Book Award in Fiction. More info at ow.ly/FWXn50Yekle