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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Authors, lawmakers rail against book banning in ceremony honoring Mass. literature
At the State House, novelists, nonfiction writers and picture book authors found community for the day, gathering to celebrate their achievements at the 2025 Massachusetts Book Awards ceremony. -
‘Very disheartening’: Americans reading for pleasure plummets in 21st century
A national study that looked at data over the last 20 years has found that the number of Americans who read for pleasure has dropped by 40%. -
Beyond the Page with Hank Phillippi Ryan
Bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan takes us beyond the page of her brand-new psychological thriller, "All This Could Be Yours."
Known for her pulse-pounding plots and powerhouse prose, Hank is the author of 16 thrillers, an Emmy-winning investigative reporter, and a true master of suspense. Her latest novel delivers a captivating look at the dark side of success, when a glamorous book tour becomes a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
Guided by GBH News investigative reporter Liz Neisloss, get the inside scoop behind this latest work, called Hank’s “best book to date,” by the Library Journal. Plus, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at her career and writing process in an evening that promises twists and turns.Partner:GBH Events -
AJR’s Adam Met connects music with movement building in his new book
He draws from his nearly two decades of growing an audience for his band to deliver a blueprint on how to animate and engage people to take political action. -
Rajani LaRocca's picture book ‘Some of Us’ is her personal tribute to American democracy
The book was produced by three naturalized U.S. citizens and shares the many paths to becoming American. -
10 GBH Staff Share Their Summer Reading Picks
Ten GBH staff members share their favorite recent reads, summer selections, and don't-miss authors. -
Explorers: A New History with Matthew Lockwood
Prize-winning historian Matthew Lockwood looks at the impulse to explore, the travels of Pocahontas, Columbus, Sacagawea, and Captain Cook alongside others who rightfully deserve the title of “explorers” including immigrants and fugitive slaves.
According to Lockwood, people of every background imagine new worlds. The impulse to seek new places is universal to humanity. In his new book, “Explorers,” he unfurls a tapestry of surprising and historically overlooked travelers spanning forty centuries and six continents. His illustrated talk will share the stories of such seekers as David Dorr, born into slavery in New Orleans who embarked on a Grand Tour or Europe and Egypt, and the Viking female voyager Gudrid Far-Traveler, who sailed to North America in 1000 AD; among other pioneers.Partner:American Ancestors -
Beyond the Page with Jennifer Weiner
Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including Good in Bed, Mrs. Everything, The Breakaway, and In Her Shoes which was made into a major motion picture. Her newest book, The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits, releases on April 8, 2025. Be among the first to hear all about this highly anticipated new book, just weeks after it hits the shelves.
Jennifer takes you behind the scenes of her extraordinary career, giving you an exclusive peek into her creative process, and so much more! -
Turning 50? Chelsea Handler calls it ‘mid-century joyfulness’
The comedian’s latest book — releasing on her 50th birthday — is a hilarious and heartfelt reflection on her ever-eventful life. -
Beyond the Page with Marie Benedict
Marie Benedict is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Known for her engaging mysteries and use of real-life events as inspiration, Marie has written a number of novels including The Milford Affair, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The First Ladies, and The Personal Librarian. Her recently released mystery is The Queens of Crime. Her books have been chosen for the Good Morning America Book Club and Target’s Book of the Year, among other distinct honors.
Marie shares her knowledge, dives deeper into her compelling stories, and answers the audience and GBH's Craig LeMoult's burning questions!Partner:GBH Events
