NASHOBA WINES. The Davis Bookworms is a brand new “silent” book club, in which everyone brings a book of their own choosing, reads for an hour, and then socializes for an hour. We meet every two weeks on Sunday at Nashoba Wines. 1:30p—4p. Free
THE AVID READER. Come celebrate Halloween kids books by local authors! We will be joined by Nikki Shannon Smith, author of “Halloween Friends,” Jed Alexander, author of “The Black Market,” as well as Brandon and Calvin Tate, authors of “The Tale of the Halloween Witch.” 1:30p—3p. Free
THE AVID READER. Join us for an evening with Sven-Erik Rose, Professor of German and Comparative Literature, to hear about his new book, “The Making and Unmaking of Literature in the Warsaw, Lodz and Vilna Ghettos.” 6:30p—7:30p. Free
THE BARN STUDIO, WOODLAND. Over four weeks, we’ll explore memory, meaning, and voice through creative in-class exercises, readings, discussion, and homework. Each class will focus on creating a community of writers, as well as generating new material and developing confidence on the page so you can begin to shape your stories. Suitable for both beginners & more experienced writers. On Tuesdays, Sep. 2—23. 6p—8p. $350
THE AVID READER. Join us for a talk and Q&A with the artist and author of the national bestseller “Advocate.” For this event, you can have your book signed and stamped with special art! Each Eventbrite ticketholder will also receive a free small print or art item, and be entered for a raffle for original art. 6p—7p. Free
THE AVID READER. Bestselling and award-winning author Mason Deaver’s adult romance debut follows a journalist in a dead-end job who agrees to teach his disastrous blind date how to be a better boyfriend. Readers will delight in this sweet and steamy queer romance with trans representation! 6:30p—7:30p. Free
THE AVID READER. Celebrate everything you love about romance! Join us for a day dedicated to heartwarming reads, swoon-worthy activities, and community fun you won’t want to miss: Romance Bundle Giveaway, Blind Date with a Romance Book, Love Letter Writing Station, and Romance Novel Scavenger Hunt. 10a—6p. Free
PATIO29, WINTERS. Join for an exclusive “Don’t Call Me Jupiter” event, featuring a book reading and signing by Tom Bross. Enjoy a signature martini, “The Jupiter,” specially developed for the evening. 4p—5p. Free
THE AVID READER. Celebrate the release of V.E. Schwab’s new book, “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil.” We will have drinks, temporary tattoos, buttons, personality quizzes, and costumes! This is a free event for anyone who has pre-ordered the book. 9p—10p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Enjoy an evening with the legendary local columnist, as actor Larry Lew presents some of Bob’s favorite columns and new writing on Substack. Next, Dr. Andy Jones will interview Dunning in a one-on-one live chat. A special event you won’t want to miss. 4p—6p. Free
