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On an Island in the Sun (Hip-hip)
Inspired by Weezer's Island in the Sun, this list features 18 titles of novels set on sunny islands.
17 Microhistories to Spark Your Quest to Know More
Dive into a myriad of specific historical topics including the only rock that humans eat and more!
24-Hour Stories: 14 Fiction & Nonfiction Titles
From landing at Omaha Beach on D-Day to hosting a large wedding party in Beijing, a lot can happen in one day.
On an Island in the Sun (Hip-hip)
Inspired by Weezer's Island in the Sun, this list features 18 titles of novels set on sunny islands.
17 Microhistories to Spark Your Quest to Know More
Dive into a myriad of specific historical topics including the only rock that humans eat and more!
24-Hour Stories: 14 Fiction & Nonfiction Titles
From landing at Omaha Beach on D-Day to hosting a large wedding party in Beijing, a lot can happen in one day.
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Author Talk: Natalie Lemle - Artifacts
Jun 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Associates of the BPL for an evening with board member and author Natalie Lemle, celebrating her new book, Artifacts.
Genealogy: All About Lucretia
Jun 3rd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Lucretia Crocker was a native of Massachusetts, a pioneering science educator, and a strong advocate for women’s education.
Queer Nightlife: Business Panel & Drag Show
Jun 4th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hear from some of Boston’s most exciting nightlife organizers, DJs, and performers, during a business panel discussion.
Author Talk: Natalie Lemle - Artifacts
Jun 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Associates of the BPL for an evening with board member and author Natalie Lemle, celebrating her new book, Artifacts.
Genealogy: All About Lucretia
Jun 3rd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Lucretia Crocker was a native of Massachusetts, a pioneering science educator, and a strong advocate for women’s education.
Queer Nightlife: Business Panel & Drag Show
Jun 4th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hear from some of Boston’s most exciting nightlife organizers, DJs, and performers, during a business panel discussion.
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Queer Lit Review: June 2026
This month: hockey rivals find love, a gender queer prince finds a friend in his dressmaker, and a wolf is in need of rescue from his king
Queer Lit Review: May 2026
This month: a woman rediscovers her love for her ex, two Pride & Prejudice ladies fall in love, and a woman seeks to bring down the system.
Apply for the 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships
The Associates of the BPL is pleased to share that applications for our 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships are now open until June 5.
Queer Lit Review: June 2026
This month: hockey rivals find love, a gender queer prince finds a friend in his dressmaker, and a wolf is in need of rescue from his king
Queer Lit Review: May 2026
This month: a woman rediscovers her love for her ex, two Pride & Prejudice ladies fall in love, and a woman seeks to bring down the system.
Apply for the 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships
The Associates of the BPL is pleased to share that applications for our 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships are now open until June 5.