About
Literary Boston (formerly the Boston Book Blog) is dedicated to covering and promoting the literary scene of Boston, with features on local authors and literary organizations, local author new releases, Boston literary news, local readings and events, Boston literary history, and more.
Jessica, our founder, moved (back) to Boston in 2012 to pursue a writing career, and when she arrived she looked online for a site that covered the Boston literary community, a site that could tell her all the things going on locally that had to do with books, writers, and readers.
She didn't find anything. So she started one herself.
The Boston literary community is vibrant, diverse, and has great roots. We desire to be a resource to writers and readers, providing the information and tools necessary to know what great readings to go to, what workshops to attend, what books to read, where to pick up a new novel, and more — the go-to spot for all things literary in Boston!
Jessica A. Kent
Founder, Literary Boston
Literary Boston FAQ
What do you consider "Boston"?
We cover events, activities, and authors who are located within the I-95 belt. Sometimes we’ll cover literary things out to the I-495 belt (essentially Plymouth to Newburyport). Also, we cover local authors and their work, not work set in Boston with authors from elsewhere.
Will you feature my event?
Probably! We may already have it up on the calendar (we have a list of 100+ sites we pull from), so check there first! If you’re hosting a literary event locally (for sure within the I-95 belt, possibly within the I-495 belt), send it along in the content form below. You must have a public link — website, Eventbrite, Insta post — that anyone can access, and you must include it in your email. Virtual events may be considered but are less "Boston" than local events. We also never charge to post a listing!
Will you feature my book?
Possibly! If you’d like your book added to our new releases section and be considered for further promotion:
You must be a local Boston author who lives inside the I-495 belt (see above for what constitutes “Boston”).
Your book must be orderable through Bookshop, as Literary Boston is an affiliate (i.e., we’re looking for books available through Ingram. We’re HUGE supporters of indie bookstores and the founder is a former bookseller, so we align with a bookstore’s ordering/availability model. We do not feature self-published titles that can’t be ordered via Ingram/Bookshop).
Please send a link to your book’s listing on Bookshop, and to your own website and/or publisher's site.
Please include the above in your message via the form below. If the above is not included (i.e., provide all the info needed so I don’t have to do more research to figure out who you are and what your book is), your message will not be read.
Can I pitch you an article?
Please do! We’ve had amazing guest writers on the site before covering local literary history, local lit orgs, or write about local authors. Fill out the form below with your pitch — must be Boston literary-related.
Do you offer sponsorship opportunities for businesses?
Why yes! We do have sponsorship opportunities (website, newsletter) for businesses who would like to get their info in front of an audience of Boston-area readers and/or literary lovers. Learn more at our sponsorship page.
If you’ve read through the above FAQ and are ready to reach out, fill in the form below!