Fiction

 “A unique alien invasion story that focuses on the human and the myriad ways we see and don’t see our own world. Mesmerizing.” 
—Jeff VanderMeer

A blend of searing social commentary and speculative fiction, Chana Porter’s fresh, pointed debut explores a strange new world in the wake of a benign alien invasion.
 

Author Julia Phillips joins us for the paperback release of her dazzling novel Disappearing Earth, a National Book Awards Finalist and one of The New York Times' 10 best books of 2019 - and a nominee for Porter Square Books Staff Pick of the Year!

*This event has been postponed due to public health concerns. Please check back for a rescheduled date later this spring!*

Porter Square Books hosts author Michael Fine for a reading and discussion of his novel, Abundance.

*This event has been canceled due to public health concerns. We will make every effort to reschedule later this spring!*

Join Porter Square Books to hear Stephanie Wrobel discuss her debut novel Darling Rose Gold, in conversation with Mako Yoshikawa!

*This event has been postponed due to public health concerns. Ticket holders will be emailed directly with more information. Please check back for a rescheduled date later this spring!*

Quan Barry reads from and presents her newest novel We Ride Upon Sticks, in conversation with Mona Awad, author of Bunny!

“Touching, hilarious, and deeply satisfying . . . Readers will cheer [the team] on because what they're really doing is learning to be fully and authentically themselves.” 
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Porter Square Books is delighted to host award-winning author Beverly Jenkins for a reading from the latest installment in her beloved Blessings series! Ms. Jenkins will be joined in conversation by author Caroline Linden, moderated by WGBH's Callie Crossley.

"Reminiscent of Liane Moriarty’s What Alice Forgot and Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life, Oona Out of Order is a delightfully freewheeling romp.” —Booklist (starred review)

Just because life may be out of order, doesn’t mean it’s broken.

"A brainy page-turner that's gorgeous and frightening in equal measure."--Leni Zumas, author of Red Clocks

Sarah Waters meets Red Clocks in this searing novel which probes the timeless question: who gets to control a woman's body, and why?