PSB: Boston Edition is delighted to host a Jolabokaflod gift swap for our last Silent Reading Party of the Year! Jolabokaflod, roughly translated as "flood of books", is an Icelandic tradition of gifting books on Christmas Eve. After receiving a book, everyone gathers around to read and enjoy hot chocolate-- and that's where PSB's Silent Reading Party comes in!
Remember getting the book fair flyers at school? Seeing if the next book in your favorite series was coming out, comparing lists with your friends, checking off the books you want, and planning how you’ll totally convince your parents that yes, in fact, you definitely need all those books because don’t they want you to get into a good college or whatever? And then the thrill when the books arrive and you see a pencil set you absolutely need and stickers for your trapper keeper and one of those friendship necklaces? Think you would never get to experience that rush again?
Remember getting the book fair flyers at school? Seeing if the next book in your favorite series was coming out, comparing lists with your friends, checking off the books you want, and planning how you’ll totally convince your parents that yes, in fact, you definitely need all those books because don’t they want you to get into a good college or whatever? And then the thrill when the books arrive and you see a pencil set you absolutely need and stickers for your trapper keeper and one of those friendship necklaces? Think you would never get to experience that rush again?
Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day at Porter Square Books!
This year is the 5th annual Bookstore Romance Day, a day dedicated to romance writers, readers, and books. It's the perfect occasion to pick up a Blind Date With a Book (a classic at our Boston location that will be available at both locations on 8/19)! Get your 2023 love life prophecy (complete with a book rec, of course)! Fall in love!
Take a friend on a book buying binge. Have a party. Enjoy the quiet of a bookstore all to yourself. (Well, all to yourself plus a few great booksellers.)
A summery night of connecting with writers and book lovers in the Seaport! Featuring 8 GrubStreet authors and their latest books.
Learn more and RSVP on Eventbrite!
Remember getting the book fair flyers at school? Seeing if the next book in your favorite series was coming out, comparing lists with your friends, checking off the books you want, and planning how you’ll totally convince your parents that yes, in fact, you definitely need all those books because don’t they want you to get into a good college or whatever? And then the thrill when the books arrive and you see a pencil set you absolutely need and stickers for your trapper keeper and one of those friendship necklaces? Think you would never get to experience that rush again?
Remember getting the book fair flyers at school? Seeing if the next book in your favorite series was coming out, comparing lists with your friends, checking off the books you want, and planning how you’ll totally convince your parents that yes, in fact, you definitely need all those books because don’t they want you to get into a good college or whatever? And then the thrill when the books arrive and you see a pencil set you absolutely need and stickers for your trapper keeper and one of those friendship necklaces? Think you would never get to experience that rush again?
Calling all teachers!
Fodball Productions presents a Banned Books Comedy Show at PSB: Boston Edition! On Friday, June 23 at 8pm, join us at the bookstore for a night of jokes from comedians whose memoirs Republicans would probably try to ban. Special guest author David Valdes (Brighter Than the Moon, Spin Me Right Round) will join the comedians on stage in between acts.
This event is free to attend, but we encourage you to consider donating to the comedians performing! Donations will be accepted via cash or Venmo.
