We're taking a deep dive into books to read this autumn. We have recommendations from our staff, spooky tales, books that take you on an adventure, and stories that bring you back to school.

GBH staff suggest these eight books that are sure to offer some scares and suspense this fall.

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!

The Midnight Train is arriving at GBH, and you won’t want to miss it!

If you’re like Dolly Parton, Jodi Picoult, Emma Roberts, and the millions of other readers who loved The Midnight Library, be sure to join us for this special opportunity to hear from Matt Haig as he discusses his newest novel, writing process, and so much more. Matt Haig is an internationally bestselling author whose work has been translated into more than fifty languages.

His latest release, The Midnight Train, is his newest magical, time-travelling love story from the world of The Midnight Library.

If you are unable to attend in person, your book can be shipped following the event.
ABOUT THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN

When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?

No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there. The chance to re-live the moments that meant most. To see what kind of person you really were.

For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice.

Before he gave it all away.

He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything...

A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library.

400 million books in print. 32 languages. One worldwide phenomenon. 

He’s been a Jeopardy! clue, a crossword puzzle answer, Buster Bunny’s “Scary Uncle Bob” on Arthur, and the reason millions of children stayed up past their bedtimes. Now, New York Times bestselling author and master storyteller R.L. Stine joins Beyond the Page for an unforgettable conversation.

From the 30-year legacy of Goosebumps to the chart-topping Fear Street films on Netflix, Stine has defined the horror genre for generations of readers. Whether you grew up devouring his paperbacks under the covers with a flashlight or you’ve discovered his new Disney+ series today, don’t miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening with a literary legend and one of the bestselling children’s authors in history.


Signed books can be added at the point of registration. All books will be shipped following the event.

"Love & Other Monsters" is the story of Claire Clairmont, the younger stepsister of "Frankenstein" author, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. It was Claire who, during one stormy and scandalous summer, changed the course of literature —only to be forgotten by history.

GBH staff suggest some of their favorite women authors to read during Women's History Month.

In honor of National Reading Month, GBH staff recommends independent bookstores in Greater Boston and further afield.

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.

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.