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  • In Person
    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 
    Attendees will also have the opportunity to have their books personally signed by the author after the program.

    Don’t miss out on this evening of insight and adventure with one of today’s most celebrated voices in historical fiction!
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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)

  • Eight GBH staff members share some of their favorite books and recommend some related programs to watch and listen to.
  • 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.
  • 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%.
  • Join USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan for an unforgettable evening as she takes us beyond the page of her brand-new psychological thriller, All This Could Be Yours, releasing September 9, 2025.

    Known for her pulse-pounding plots and powerhouse prose, Hank is the award-winning author of 16 thrillers, an Emmy-winning investigative reporter, and a true master of suspense. Her latest novel delivers a chilling and captivating look at the dark side of success, when a glamorous book tour becomes a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

    Be among the first to hear the inside scoop behind this highly anticipated release that the Library Journal called Hank’s “best book to date.” Plus, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at her career and writing process in an evening that promises twists and turns.

    This event offers two ticket options:
    • Attend the event: $0
    • Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of All This Could be Yours + GBH Membership: $60 
    Please note that books will be shipped out following the event.
  • 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.
  • The book was produced by three naturalized U.S. citizens and shares the many paths to becoming American.