Celebrate Kate Quinn’s spellbinding new novel, The Astral Library, on its release day at this special in-person Beyond the Page event.

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.

Enjoy an engaging conversation with the New York Times bestselling author moderated by fellow bestselling author, G.R. Macallister. Hear what inspired Kate to leap into magical realism and be among the first to step into the imaginative world she’s created.

Each ticket includes:

• Admission to the live program in-person at GBH Studios
• A SIGNED copy of The Astral Library
• A photo opportunity with Kate Quinn

Join us for an enchanting evening of storytelling, discovery, and literary magic.

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!

Go “backstage” with acclaimed author, M.L. Rio, as she discusses her writing career and latest novel, Hot Wax.

With a career ranging from acting to academia, M.L. Rio is the author of the internationally bestselling novel If We Were Villains and the USA TODAY bestselling novella Graveyard Shift, Her latest release, Hot Wax, is a vivid and immersive tale of one woman’s reckless mission to make sense of the events that shattered her childhood and made her who she is.

Join Beyond the Page for an exclusive look behind the scenes with M.L. Rio and hear all about her signature dramatic plots and suspenseful prose. Bring your questions and curiosity to this thrilling, one-of-a-kind literary evening.

This event offers two ticket options:

• Attend the event: $0
• Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of Hot Wax + GBH Membership: $60 

Please note that books will be shipped out following the event.

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.

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!

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!

Lucy Foley is the author of six novels, including The Paris Apartment, The Guest List, and most recently, The Midnight Feast. She studied English literature at Durham University and University College London before working for several years as a fiction editor in the publishing industry. She now lives in London.

Lucy shares her insights into the publishing world and answers your questions about her work, the creative process, and beyond.

Moderated by GBH News Jeremy Siegel.

Kate Quinn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of Southern California, she attended Boston University, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in classical voice. She’s written a number of novels, including four in the Empress of Rome Saga and two set in the Italian Renaissance before turning to the 20th century with books like The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, The Diamond Eye, and most recently, The Briar Club.

She and her husband now live in Maryland with three black rescue dogs. Check out more about Kate Quinn here.

GBH's Craig LeMoult moderates the conversation.

J. Courtney Sullivan is the bestselling author of the novels Commencement, Maine, The Engagements, Saints for All Occasions, and Friends and Strangers. Her latest novel, The Cliffs, was Reese Witherspoon’s July 2024 selection for Reese’s Book Club. Her work has been translated into 17 languages.

Sullivan's writing has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, New York, Real Simple, and O, The Oprah Magazine, among many others. In 2017, she wrote the forewords to new editions of two of her favorite classic novels— Anne of Green Gables and Little Women.

She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two children. Check out more about J. Courtney Sullivan here.

GBH News' Marilyn Schairer will moderate the conversation.

Go beyond the page with acclaimed author Danzy Senna! Known for her works on race, gender, and American identity, Senna will talk about, her writing process, challenges, and more. She will answer your questions and will share insights into her new novel, Colored Television, which released on September 3, 2024.

Danzy Senna is the author of five works of fiction, including the bestselling Caucasia (set partly in Boston and Roxbury), New People, Symptomatic, and her forthcoming novel Colored Television, a collection of short stories, and a memoir. The recipient of numerous awards and honors, she teaches writing at the University of Southern California.

GBH News' Phillip Martin moderates the conversation.

This event is presented with support from our sponsor Liberty Mutual Insurance.


This event is presented by GBH with support from the Boston Book Festival which returns to Boston this October.