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.

Beyond the Page invites you to a captivating evening with Emily Franklin, the bestselling author of The Lioness of Boston. Join us as she unearths the story behind her newest novel, Love & Others Monsters, in conversation with fellow author and award-winner, Ben Shattuck.

The untold origin story of Frankenstein, a feminist reckoning of sisters, survival, and the creation of monsters… 

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.

Step behind the scenes with Franklin and Shattuck as they delve into a story of love, lust, art, and betrayal.



TICKETS

* Virtual Admission — $0
Attend the live conversation on April 28th.

* BTP Bundle — $60
Attend the live conversation and receive the book, shipped straight to your door. This ticket includes: 

• Virtual admission to the live program on April 28th
• A SIGNED copy of Love & Other Monsters by Emily Franklin 
• GBH Membership (includes access to PBS Passport)

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

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.

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.