J. Peter Cobb will be in conversation with Kevin Ellis on Vermont Viewpoint about his novel, Some Things Aren’t Meant to Be. Listen to the podcast on WDEV.

Don’t miss a lecture on the art of mime from Circus Smirkus Founder Rob Mermin, who will take a reverent yet critical look at his teachers, Marcel Marceau and Etienne Decroux. Mermin will also read from his memoir, Circle of Sawdust: A Circus Memoir of Mud, Myth, Mirth, Mayhem and Magic. Books will be available for purchase.

Join Mary Elder Jacobsen for a reading from Stonechat, her debut book of poetry at Highland Center for the Arts. The poems move from songful expressions of mourning, solace, delight, and play. Copies will be available for sale and for signing.

Come one, come all to the Hardwick Town House for an evening with the legendary Rob Mermin, founder of Circus Smirkus. His memoir, Circle of Sawdust, details his life as a circus performer — the precarious life of a creative artist, the ups and downs of taking risks, and the idealistic struggle to hold onto a dream. Mermin will be interviewed by Circus Smirkus director Rachel Schiffer, followed by a Q&A and book signing. This event is free and open to the public.

Join Chris Lincoln, author of The Funny Moon, in conversation with Mike McKenna, a friend and colleague from the advertising world. Lincoln will discuss his award-winning novel, a literary romp about the challenges of marriage, self-discovery, and personal fulfillment. The evening is a part of The Vermont Book Shop and Ilsley Public Library Authors Series.

Listen in to WGDR’s Bon Mot radio with host Rick Agran in conversation with Mary Elder Jacobsen, chatting about and reading poems from Stonechat, her debut book of poetry. Tune in to central Vermont’s community radio station at 91.1 FM or streaming live online at https://www.radiorethink.com/tuner/?stationCode=wgdr&stream=hi.

Book Arts Guild of Vermont Co-Founder Nancy Stone will share the process of creating her award-winning book Indigo Hours: Healing Haiku as well as some of her hand-made artist books based on personal relationships over the past 30 years. The guild meeting will be held in the basement of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington and is open to all. Also available to watch online!

Contact Nancy for information on attending via Zoom: nstonevt@gmail.com.

Mike Magliulo will speak on March 30 about his debut novel, A Reason to Run, as the featured author of the Running Book Club hosted by Read & Run Chicago. Following the event, attendees are invited to stay for a live taping of a podcast episode with Scotty Kummer, host of Ten Junk Miles.

Part of the programming for the Green Mountain Film Festival, Rick Winston will read from his book, Save Me a Seat! A Life with Movies. Winston founded the Lightning Ridge Film Society, which morphed into the Savoy Theater in Montpelier. He was one of the founders of Montpelier’s Green Mountain Film Festival and was its Programming Director until 2012. He will talk about the founding of the GMFF, its first few years, and will have copies of his book to sell and sign. This is a free, in-person program in the Hayes Room at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, sponsored by the GMFF.

Mary Elder Jacobsen will be in conversation with Bon Mot host Rick Agran on Vermont’s WGDR radio (91.1 FM). She will read poems and discuss her debut chapbook, Stonechat.

Bestselling author Tom Greene will read from Notes from the Porch: Tiny True Stories to Make You Feel Better about the World on Saturday, March 9, at the Bradford Public Library. Sponsored by Star Cat Books, the reading will be followed by a book signing. Books will be for sale by Star Cat Books at the library!

Lamoille Valley Osher presents well-known film buff Rick Winston, who will look at some films that use the murder mystery genre to make larger points about social issues, whether it’s race (In the Heat of the Night), immigration (Lone Star), official corruption (The Secret in their Eyes), or class divides (Mystic River and Gosford Park). Winston’s new book Save Me a Seat! A Life with Movies recounts the history of Montpelier’s Savoy Theater, which he co-owned from 1981-2009.

All attendees/members must pre-register prior to the start of the program. CLICK HERE to register. (Single lecture fee is $8.)

Rick Winston, author of "Save Me a Seat: My Life in Movies," will present a discussion of Classic Films of the 1950s at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in the Main Reading Room of Brooks Memorial Library.

The 1950s were considered a fascinating time for Hollywood films. Silent-era film directors were in their prime, and independent films were gaining a foothold. New stars such as Marlon Brando and Audrey Hepburn were making their mark while vital issues of the time, such as juvenile delinquency, conformity, and racial attitudes, were addressed, however timidly, while the shadow of the Hollywood blacklist loomed. Winston will show clips from several films of various genres from that era and discuss their significance.

The program is the latest installment of the Snapshot series from Vermont Humanities, an upgrade of the long-running First Wednesdays monthly lecture series. Snapshot keeps the community-building aspects of First Wednesdays while expanding the benefits of virtual events. Snapshot events in Brattleboro are sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.

All events are free and open to the public. Brooks Memorial Library is located at 224 Main St. The venue is accessible to people in wheelchairs. Those who cannot make it can register to receive the livestream link at: https://www.vermonthumanities.org/event/classic-films-of-the-1950s-11-29-23/. For more information, call 802-254-5290 or visit www.brookslibraryvt.org.

Ginny Sassaman, author of Preaching Happiness: Creating a Just and Joyful World, will give a public sermon at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier called "Don't Be Shy: The Elevating Power of Accepting Generosity."

“Ginny Sassaman’s sermons . . . tell us something we probably do not know about the one experience we all long for, the Holy Grail of Holy Grails: happiness . . .” – Piero Ferrucci, author of The Power of Kindness.

Join Marilyn Webb Neagley for an Author Talk about her memoir Attic of Dreams in Williamstown, Mass. at The Williams Bookstore, Nov. 4, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Learn more at www.marilynwneagley.com.

The Montpelier Senior Center hosts its Vermont Book Talk Series with Rick Winston presenting on his new memoir SAVE ME A SEAT! A LIFE WITH MOVIES on Thursday, November 2nd from 1:30-3pm. Free and open to the public.

Marilyn Webb Neagley will speak about her new memoir, “Attic of Dreams” at the Stowe Free Library on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Neagley was president of Shelburne Farms during its formative years, and then went on to consult with many Vermont nonprofit organizations, including the Stowe Education Fund. At that time, she formed a strong bond with the Stowe community.

Join artist and poet Nancy Stone for a reading of her haiku interspersed with the process of writing and creating the artwork for her new book Indigo Hours: Healing Haiku. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library and friends.

Rick Winston, author of “Save Me a Seat: a Life With Movies,” will read from and discuss his new book about the beloved Savoy Theater on Monday, Oct.16, at 6:30 p.m..

Winston’s lifelong love of movies led to the creation of one of Vermont’s premier cultural institutions, The Savoy Theater. With humor and heart, he takes us behind the scenes of the hard and rewarding work of building a film venue over decades. “Save Me a Seat!” is the story of how a vibrant film culture took root in unlikely surroundings and the story of how a boy from the New York City suburbs landed in Vermont and became a preeminent film programmer and historian in the Green Mountain State. Noted film critic Molly Haskell wrote, “This book is an irresistible feast that brings back the adventures of moviegoing.”

The Jeudevine Library is located at 93 North Main Street in Hardwick. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to reach the library, please call (802) 472-5948 or email jeudevinelibrary@hardwickvt.gov.

Join award-winning author Marilyn Webb Neagley at the Montpelier Senior Center for a talk about writing her memoir, Attic of Dreams. She will also read a passage and sign books, for sale by Bear Pond Books of Montpelier. The event is free and open to the public.

Attic of Dreams examines family dysfunction while humor counters tragedy, and forgiveness counters blame. Trust and love emerge as the journey home to wholeness continues.

Marilyn Webb Neagley has lived her life in Vermont. She is the author of two previous books and the co-editor of another. Her book, Walking through the Seasons, received an IPPY gold medal for best northeastern non-fiction. She has been a Vermont Public Radio commentator and has written essays for her local newspaper. Marilyn was raised in Ascutney, Vermont. She and her husband now reside in Shelburne.

Join Rick Winston for a talk about his new memoir Save Me a Seat! A Life With Movies, at the Savoy Theater, which he co-founded in 1981, and which features prominently in his book!

Join local Vermont non-fiction author Marilyn Webb Neagley for a discussion about her newest book, Attic of Dreams, a memoir. Marilyn has spent most of her life in Shelburne where she now resides with her husband, Mark. Starting her career as an architectural interior designer, Marilyn veered toward environmental stewardship and became president of Shelburne Farms. She has been a commentator for Vermont Public Radio and has written essays for her local newspaper.

Co-sponsored with the Charlotte Library. Registration recommended. Call 802-425-6345 to register. Cost: Free.

A book presentation and discussion, “The Morse Code” with author Brendan Buckley on Thursday, September 28th, in the Woodbury Community Room at 6:30 PM. Free and open to the public, books for sale by Galaxy Books.

The Morse Code: Legacy of a Vermont Sportswriter: Brendan Buckley chronicles the life of Vermonter Dave Morse (1937-2015), a weekly sports columnist of twenty years for the local paper in Hardwick. Brendan highlights Morse’s hidden contributions to the youth of a small community, his empathy, and his “moral code” of kindness and generosity.

We hope that this will be a presentation where we explore the important role that sports play in our community and the voices that document the process. We encourage the audience to take this opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and provide comments at the end of the presentation. Learn more at https://woodburycommunitylibrary.wordpress.com/2023/08/31/authors-evening/.

Author Celia Ryker will discuss Augusta, inspired by her Depression-era grandmother. Free and open to the public. Books for sale with author signing.

Join Rick Winston for a talk about his new memoir Save Me a Seat! A Life With Movies, at the Aldrich Public Library. Free and open to the public.

Celia will read from her historical novel Augusta,  based on her grandmother's courageous life. Free and open to the public. Books for sale with author signing.

Marilyn Webb Neagley will speak about her new memoir, Attic of Dreams!

Free and open to the public, at the Weathersfield Proctor Library (Ascutney, VT) in conjunction with the Weathersfield Historical Society.

Join us as we celebrate Celia Ryker and her book, Augusta.

Augusta is based on the true story of her grandmother who was raised on a farm in Arkansas, married off to a classmate’s father and abandoned in Detroit in the 1920s with four children.

Come learn more about Augusta and Detroit in the 1920s! Free and open to the public. 7pm at Inscribe Books.

Join author Brendan Buckley for a talk and signing of his new biography, The Morse Code: Legacy of a Vermont Sportswriter, at the Ilsley Public Library. Free and open to the public. Book sales by The Vermont Bookshop.

Bridgeside Books and the Waterbury Historical Society are partnering to bring local author Brendan Buckley for a book talk and Q&A for THE MORSE CODE: Legacy of a Vermont Sportswriter.

“A gem of a story about a Vermont institution.” –Leonard Shapiro, Washington Post

About the Book: The Morse Code: Legacy of a Vermont Sportswriter chronicles the life of a veteran sports editor whose contributions to the youth of a small community echo across the Green Mountains today. He was a widely respected reporter, and an ever-willing conversationalist, yet few readers know of his obstacles in life. Best part? Dave Morse grew up right here in Waterbury!

Join us Thursday, July 27 at 6pm!