
The Novel in Stories: A Conversation
Join Laura and author Cynthia Reeves at the Gibbs Library in Washington, Maine for a conversation about the novel in stories: How does this genre differ from a traditional novel? What unique benefits does it offer readers? What are some popular examples? How might you approach writing one? Laura will read from Consecration Pond and Cynthia will read from Falling Through the New World, her novel in stories about an Italian American family. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
The time will be announced, and you can check with the Gibbs Library programming.

A Writing Workshop with Laura Bonazzoli: The Queen Died of Grief
Join Laura for The Queen Died of Grief: Telling Compelling Stories, a writing workshop on plot and character hosted by the Rockport Public Library in the village of Rockport, Maine. Class size is limited.
For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Julia Pierce, Deputy Director and Adult Services Librarian at (207) 236-3642.

Summer Wine and Sign Series: Novels in Stories
Along with fiction author Cynthia Reeves author of Falling Through the New World, Laura will be talking about the genre of novels in stories with readings from Consecration Pond at Anodyne Book Shop.
To reserve a seat, please call 207.548.4212.

Laura Bonazzoli co-presents at Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta
Along with fiction author Jodi Paloni, Laura will be presenting a program on the short-story cycle with readings from Consecration Pond at the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta.

Laura Bonazzoli co-presents at Belfast Public Library
Along with fiction author Jodi Paloni, Laura will be presenting a program on the short-story cycle with readings from Consecration Pond at the Belfast Public Library.

Maya Stein at the 3x3 Reading Series
Toad Hall’s Maya Stein along with Maya Williams and Jefferson Navicky will be reading as part of the 3X3 Reading Series at the Trinity Episcopal Church at 580 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine.
There will be poems read, books will be for sale, and it should be an all-around delightful evening.

Earth Day Poetry Reading with Katherine Hagopian Berry
Join Kate along with Gary Lawless and Ian Ramsey in an Earth Day/National Poetry Month reading at the Curtis Library in Brunswick Maine.
Kate will be reading from collection of work from LandTrust, as well as Mast Year published by Littoral Press and some pieces from her newest collection with Toad Hall Editions Orbit.

Laura Bonazzoli co-presents at Thomaston Public Library
Along with fiction author Jodi Paloni, Laura will be presenting a program on the short-story cycle with readings from Consecration Pond at the Thomaston Public Library.

Katherine Hagopian Berry at 3x3 Reading Series in Portland ME
Katherine along with Meghan Sterling and Nathan McClain will be reading as part of the 3X3 Reading Series at the Trinity Episcopal Church at 580 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine.
There will be poems read, books will be for sale, and it should be an all-around delightful evening.

Laura Bonazzoli at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Laura will be presenting a program entitled, "What Is a Short-Story Cycle, Why Write One, and How?" at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

Live Reading at Back Cove Books
Katherine Hagopian Berry, author of our newest poetry collection Orbit, and author of mast year (from Littoral Books) will be reading at Back Cove Books in Portland on Saturday April 1st along with two other poets from Littoral Books—Robert Gibbons and Gary Lawless.
Kick-off National Poetry Month and attend a live reading!
Back Cove Books is at 651 Forest Ave, Unit 1, Portland ME 04101