Celebrate the life and legacy of the influential Vermonter and radio legend Reuben Jackson with shared poetry, music, and stories. Speakers and performers include Rajnii Eddins, Toussaint St. Negritude, Ras Moshe Burnett Trio, Otto Muller, Dov Michael Schiller Band, LN Bethea, Mary Elder Jacobsen, and George Thomas. Light refreshments will be provided.

This will also be the official launch of his book, My Specific Awe and Wonder, published by Rootstock Publishing. All proceeds from the book will benefit a scholarship in Jackson’s name at the University of the District Columbia for students interested in poetry and/or jazz.

The event is hosted by Catamount Arts, Vermont Humanities, and the Vermont Arts Council. Click here for more information and to RSVP. The event is free and open to the public and will also contain a fundraiser for The Reuben Jackson Poetry Prize at Howard University, administered by the Academy of American Poets and will be the second AAP College Prize at an Historically Black College or University (HBCU).

Celebrate the release of J. Peter Cobb’s second book, Some Things Aren’t Meant to Be, at Next Chapter Bookstore in Barre. The novel traces a bittersweet romance set on a Vermont dairy farm and a rural Catholic diocese. The author will read and sign books at the event.

Join award-winning author and former horse trainer Celia Ryker as she celebrates the release of her middle-grade novel, Big Guy: A School Horse Story, in Bridgewater Corners. The story of a show horse who faces big changes, with illustrations by Kathy Connell, has a companion coloring book.

Join us in Montpelier for the book launch of Circle of Sawdust: A Circus Memoir of Mud, Myth, Mirth, Mayhem and Magic by the founder of Circus Smirkus! This uniquely personal story chronicles the wild characters, remarkable histories, and behind-the-scenes world of traditional traveling circuses. Rob Mermin will read, talk, and present videos and photographs from his circus adventures. The evening includes a Q&A and book signing with sales by Bear Pond Books.

Marjorie Nelson Matthews launches her new novel, The Red Wheelbarrow, at the Norwich Bookstore, in conversation with Vox correspondent Dylan Matthews. Free and open to the public with Q&A and book signing.

About the speakers:
Born and raised in Honolulu, Marjorie Nelson Matthews resides in Hanover, New Hampshire. Her poetry has been published in Rainbird, Across Borders, Bloodroot Literary Magazine, and the 2012 New Hampshire Writers’ Project Poetry in the Windows event. Hawai‘i Calls (Rootstock Publishing, 2022) was her first novel.

Dylan Matthews is a senior correspondent at Vox, where he serves as head writer for the Future Perfect section, covering people and institutions trying to change the world for the better. Dylan was born and raised in Hanover and owes about a quarter of the contents of his bookshelves to Norwich Bookstore.

Celebrate with Amy Allen on the publication day of her debut poetry chapbook Mountain Offerings at the Pierson Library in Shelburne! Poetry reading, Q&A, and book signing, with books for sale by Flying Pig Books. Free and open to the public.

Join Author C.O. Moed for the launch of her book, It Was Her New York. After the reading, Moed will be in conversation with Paula Grant of the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Refreshments will be served and the event will be followed by a book signing. Books will be for sale by the BGSQD Bookstore.

The event will also be streamed! Please visit BGSQD for more information.

Come celebrate the release of Notes from the Porch: Tiny True Stories to Make You Feel Better about the World, with author Tom Greene at the new Hugo’s in downtown Montpelier! Books will be for sale by Bear Pond Books, and Tom will speak and read briefly, as well as sign books. Be sure to try their signature cocktails and mocktails and delicious food!

The book launch for Ken Libertoff's new memoir, Snapshots of a Life, will be celebrated on Saturday, January 20th, at 10:30 a.m. at the social room of Christ Episcopal Church, 64 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont. There will be a brief reading and book signing with the author. The event is free and open to the public, with books for sale by Bear Pond Books.

Join Betty Nadine Thomas, author and artist of Unleashed: Poems & Drawings for a book launch bash and reading at Stone Broke Bread and Books in Gardiner, Maine. Free and open to the public refreshments!
Learn more at https://www.stonebrokebreadandbooks.com/events.html

Former LaGrange Park resident and St. Francis Xavier / LTHS alum Mike Magluilo invites you to celebrate the release of his debut novel A Reason to Run on Saturday, November 11th at 1:00pm at Unity Hall / St. Francis Xavier.

Meet Mike, hear "stories behind the story," win a trivia prize or two, and listen to a short reading. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

A Reason to Run is a coming-of-age story about a teenage boy, his bike, a devastating accident, and the healing power of running—set in a fictionalized version of 1980s LaGrange.

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.

Join author Mike Magluilo for a book launch to celebrate his debut novel A REASON TO RUN! Mike says this event is “Possibly the most fun you can have at a book launch!” The party includes:

• Trivia and prizes

• Food for purchase

• Great music

• Stories behind the story

• Book signings

• and 1st drink on Mike!

For more info, follow Mike on Instagram @MadGorillaWrites. This event is co-sponsored by The Vermont Book Shop.

Join film historian Rick Winston to celebrate his new book, Save Me a Seat! A Life With Movies, and the reopening of Bear Pond Books! An entertaining evening full of popcorn, snacks, book signing, and fascinating conversation about film. Free and open to the public. TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED.

Join Marilyn Webb Neagley for a reading and talk to celebrate the launch of her new memoir, Attic of Dreams!

Free and open to the public, at the Pierson Library in Shelburne. Co-hosted by Flying Pig Bookstore.

The Galaxy Bookshop is pleased to celebrate the publication of The Morse Code: Legacy of a Vermont Sportswriter with author Brendan Buckley! With the help of interviews, anecdotes, and newspaper archives, Buckley shines a light on the life and career of the late, beloved, Hardwick Gazette sportswriter Dave Morse. Join us in celebrating this book and the man who inspired its writing!

Free and open to the public. Hardwick Town House, 127 W. Church Street, Hardwick, VT.

For fans of Elinor Lipman, The Funny Moon is a literary romp about the challenges of marriage, self-discovery, and personal fulfillment with a New Age twist.

Join author Chris Lincoln at the Norwich Bookstore for a book launch, reading & signing for The Funny Moon, his debut novel!

Learn more at https://www.norwichbookstore.com/event/chris-lincoln-funny-moon

Join Celia Ryker, author of the new historical fiction novel Augusta, for a virtual book launch! Hosted by League of Vermont Writers, Celia will read from and talk about how she wrote this novel, which is based on her grandmother’s life.

Free and open to the public. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlcuyvpz0jHteIRi6HtsQUDzYnTQY2YiJS

Join Eric Pope, the author of Granite Kingdom, and members of the Hardwick Historical Society for a talk about Pope’s new book, which is a complex yet balanced look at the granite industry and newspaper business in rural Vermont in the early 1900s.

Held in the town office Memorial Building in Hardwick. Free and open to the public, with a book signing and book sales by Galaxy Bookshop. Co-sponsored by Jeudevine Memorial Library, Galaxy Bookshop, and Hardwick Historical Society.

Please join us as we welcome Vermont author Jane Dwinell to Phoenix Books in Burlington for a discussion of her new book, Alzheimer's Canyon: One Couple's Reflections on Living with Dementia.

Please note, masks are strongly encouraged but no longer required for vaccinated attendees. We can’t predict the future course of the pandemic, so Phoenix Books reserves the right to institute masking and/or vaccination rules for this event as circumstances dictate.  

DATE:  Thursday, November 3rd at 7:00pm

LOCATION:  Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank Street, downtown Burlington

TICKETS:  $3.  Your ticket comes with a coupon for $3 off any of the author's books.  Coupons expire at closing the evening of the event.  Tickets can be purchased at the registration link below, or at the door. 

PRE-ORDERS:  Can't make it to the event but still want to purchase a signed, personalized copy of Alzheimer's Canyon?  Click HERE.  Copies will be available after the event on November 3rd.  If you ordered a book for store pick up, we will contact you as soon as it's ready.  If you ordered a book with shipping, please allow an additional 7-10 days for delivery.

Learn more: www.phoenixbooks.biz/event/jane-dwinell-alzheimers-canyon

Join author Doug Wilhelm and members of the Lintilhac Foundation to celebrate the new book, Catalysts for Change: How Nonprofits and a Foundation Are Helping Shape Vermont's Future. Book signing with book sales by Flying Pig Bookstore.

A reading and book signing to celebrate the publication of Laura Stevenson’s 8th book, All Men Glad and Wise. This is an IN-PERSON event at Old School Community Center hosted by the Pettee Library and Bartleby’s Books.

“When Hooper and Mares got together to write I Could Hardly Keep from Laughing, they made sure you won’t be able to either. Most writers have to CRAFT titles for their books; Hooper and Mares ARE their own titles.”—Frank Bryan, University of Vermont professor and humorist

Join us for an evening full of laughter and stories as we welcome Don Hooper and Bill Mares to celebrate the release of their new book, I Could Hardly Keep From Laughing: An Illustrated Collection of Vermont Humor.

How to register:  Registration is free, but book purchases are welcomed and appreciated--thank you for supporting our author! You must register on this page to attend the event. The event will stream on Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link after registering. If you don't receive a confirmation email after registering today, contact us right away so we can check for problems.

Learn More and Register Here.

Co-sponsored by Lost Nation Theater and Bear Pond Books, with an introduction by Howard Norman!

A reading and book launch party to celebrate the release of Bernie Lambek’s second novel, "An Intent to Commit," which Kirkus Reviews calls "An engrossing, thoughtful, and disturbing drama."

This is an indoor event with masks required and proof of Covid-19 vaccinations required to enter the theater. Seating limited to 50 people. Please RSVP here

Celia Ryker will be talking about hiking the Long Trail and her book Walking Home: Trail Stories. For more information contact The Yankee Bookshop, 802-457-2411, www.yankeebookshop.com.

Free and open to the public. Location: Bridgewater Grange 284, Route 100 A, Bridgewater Corners, VT.

This is the official book launch party for An Everyday Cult. Join author Gerette Buglion and Sarah Edmondson, Canadian actress and author of the Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life, who wrote the foreword.

Please complete the RSVP form below. Upon completion of this form, you will receive reminders about the launch, and a Zoom link shortly before the event.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/qCELyhnWeDbLQDGf9