Books GBH Staff Can't Wait to Read This Summer
GBH staff shared the list of books that they are looking forward to reading this summer, from historical fiction by Colson Whitehead to the new psychological thriller Yesteryear to the true crime book London Falling. Find your next new read!
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GBH Staff Recommends These Indie Bookstores
In honor of National Reading Month, GBH staff recommends independent bookstores in Greater Boston and further afield. -
The Deep Dive: Your Favorite Things from 2025
We are diving deep into your favorite things from 2025. Check out the ten stories that our newsletter readers couldn't wait to read about and see the most-read recipe of the year. -
Beyond the Page: Kate Quinn's "The Astral Library"
In this Beyond the Page event, enjoy an engaging conversation with the New York Times bestselling author, Kate Quinn moderated by fellow bestselling author, G.R. Macallister. They discuss Quinn's spellbinding new novel, The Astral Library, and what inspired her to leap into magical realism.
In this fantastical tale, Alix Watson, takes nightly refuge at Boston Public Library, escaping into her favorite fantasy novels. She discovers a hidden library that lets readers live inside beloved stories, sparking a thrilling chase through literary worlds as a shadowy enemy closes in. -
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12 Winter Book Recommendations from GBH Staff
Each season, we touch base with GBH's resident bibliophiles (too many to count) and ask them to share a book or two that they loved this year. -
Beyond the Page with Marie Benedict
Beyond the Page is thrilled to welcome back New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Benedict for an unforgettable evening at GBH Studios to celebrate her spellbinding new novel, Daughter of Egypt.
Join us for a fascinating conversation as Benedict shares the real history and inspiration behind her latest work, dives into the lives of the trailblazing women who shaped it, and answers your questions about bringing hidden stories to light.
Each ticket purchase for this special, in-person event includes:- Admission to the live conversation on Monday, March 30
- A SIGNED copy of Marie Benedict’s Daughter of Egypt
Don’t miss out on this evening of insight and adventure with one of today’s most celebrated voices in historical fiction! -
In 1975, George Clinton changed funk — and America — with three iconic P-Funk albums
Hear the story behind Parliament-Funkadelic's ‘Chocolate City,’ ‘Let's Take It to the Stage,’ and ‘Mothership Connection’ — a trio of albums that transformed music and politics in 1975. -
The Deep Dive: Your Autumn Reading List Awaits
This week we dive into books. You'll find book recommendations, a preview of The Boston Book Festival, stories about the science of reading, and an interview with author Gregory Maguire about his book Wicked. -
The Fall of Justice: Inside a System Under Siege
This event is SOLD OUT and the waitlist is closed. Thank you for your interest in attending. If you would like to be kept informed of opportunities to receive the book only, you may join the waitlist.
Join acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis for a powerful discussion about their explosive new book, INJUSTICE: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America’s Justice Department (releasing November 4).
The behind-the-scenes story of a decade-long subversion of one of America’s most vital institutions to the unprecedented political challenges presented during the Trump administration, INJUSTICE exposes how the nation’s Justice Department was transformed into a battleground for democracy itself. Leonnig and Davis take readers deep into the heart of this struggle, revealing the extraordinary pressures, covert battles, and efforts within the department as it grappled with threats to the rule of law.
Hear from these three thought leaders as they dive in, sharing the stories behind the headlines and engaging in a vital conversation to illuminate the ongoing crisis and its profound implications for the future of justice, accountability, and democracy in the United States.
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event: $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of INJUSTICE + GBH Membership (includes PBS Passport): $60
Schedule of Events
6:00pm: Doors open (seating is general admission)
6:30pm: Conversation with Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis, moderated by Heather Cox Richardson begins
7:30pm: Book signing and light reception (Note: Only books purchased through this event will be eligible for signature) -
GBH Staff's Eight Book Recommendations for Fall (with Program Pairings)
Eight GBH staff members share some of their favorite books and recommend some related programs to watch and listen to.
