Join GBH for a night of pints and conversation at Widowmaker Taproom and Kitchen (Brighton) with USA Today Bestselling and Award-Winning Author, Hank Phillippi Ryan!

Hank Phillippi Ryan will take us through the many twists and turns of her literary landscape, sharing insights into her mysterious characters and her writing process.

Brace yourselves for an engaging encounter and come armed with your most curious questions all while savoring local brews and reveling in the allure of storytelling! 

Hank is a  USA Today bestselling author of 15 psychological thrillers, winning the most prestigious awards in the genre, including five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also an on-air investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV, earning 37 Emmy Awards and dozens more journalism honors.

Her newest novel is the page-turning thriller, One Wrong Word, a twisty non-stop story of gaslighting, manipulation and murder.

Stick around until the end of the evening for the opportunity to have Hank sign YOUR copy of One Wrong Word, which will be available onsite for purchase and signing. All proceeds will support GBH News and programming.

Get your tickets now, for this FREE IN-PERSON event! 

Doors open at 7pm and Hank Phillippi Ryan will speak starting at 7:30pm. Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.

The maximum capacity of this event is 75 people.

By RSVPing for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates on events, films and special offers from GBH.

Please note: Guests must be 21 years old to participate in alcohol related events.

About the Brewery

Widowmaker Brewing Co. started as a passion homebrew project by friends Ryan Lavery and Colin Foley and has now blossomed into multiple locations across Massachusetts. Our event will be located at their newest opening, Widowmaker Taproom and Kitchen located at 190 North Beacon Street, Brighton, MA 02135.

Where can I park to visit?
There are multiple options for parking around the area. There is free street parking all along North Beacon Street, street parking on Market Street, as well as various street parking on neighboring streets.

This event is presented in partnership with Widowmaker Taproom and Kitchen

Food presented by Bone & Bread

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