Former Library Director Steve Weiner will discuss his new graphic novel Will Eisner: A Comics Biography in celebration of Will Eisner Week. Steve will be joined by his co-author and illustrator Dan Mazur. Explore the life of Will Eisner, one of the most influential artists in the history of comics through the most appropriate medium: a […]
Author Matthew Algeo will be discussing his latest book, “New York’s Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit” – a book that will captivate readers and provide historical context for today’s clashes between public interests and powerful business and political groups.
Location: Felixology, 2 Walnut Street, MaynardLocal writer Fred Gerhard will read works inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, including poetry by his late mother Rena Gerhard from her posthumously published poetry book and works by Poe himself. After a short break and book signing, Fred will facilitate an open mic session inviting participants to read poetry […]
Maynard Book Festival Author Talk: Luke O’NeilLuke O’Neil is the author of the acclaimed political and literary newsletter Welcome to Hell World and the book of the same name. His first collection of short fiction and poetry, A Creature Wanting Form, was published in 2023, and the follow-up, We Had It Coming, in November 2025.
Maynard Book Festival 2026
Maynard Book Festival Author Talk: Irene Latham and Charles Waters discussing books for audiences grades 4-6Irene Latham is a grateful creator of many novels, poetry collections, and picture books, but her first love is poetry. Her poetry books include: Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship, a Charlotte Huck Honor, and […]
Maynard Book Festival Author Talk: Doug MostDoug Most is a veteran journalist in Massachusetts, author of three books, and now the Executive Editor and Assistant Vice President at Boston University. When he’s not working, he might be found running the streets of Needham, Mass.
Historical Fiction PanelJuliette Fay is an award-winning, bestselling author of historical and contemporary fiction. Her first published novel, Shelter Me, was designated as one of the ten best works of fiction in 2009 by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Library of Congress.
Maynard Book Festival Author Talk: Jenna BlumJenna Blum is the New York Times and # 1 internationally bestselling author of novels Those Who Save Us, The Stormchasers, and The Lost Family; memoir Woodrow on the Bench; audiocourse “The Author at Work: The Art of Writing Fiction” and WWII podcast The Key of Love.