Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

"Is This Tomorrow?" By Caroline Leavitt (Algonquin Press)

Author Events
Monte Cristo Bookshop, 13 Washington Street, New London, , 06320

7-8p.m., New York Times Bestselling Novelist Caroline Leavitt reads from her latest book "Is This Tomorrow?" reading followed by interview with Q&A and signing; free; call to register (860) 608-5902.

"Not only is [Leavitt] an incredibly accomplished novelist, she's also a crackerjack human being." --The Huffington Post
"Leavitt has a way of crafting the loveliest novels out of tragedy ... It's her examination of loss, grief, and disappointment that will engross readers." --Booklist
"This tale of domestic suspense builds to a shocking climax and will appeal to anyone immersed in suburban lore." --Library Journal
"An enthusiastic thumbs-up!" -Wally Lamb
"The novel you need to read today." -Jodi Picoult
"A perfect eye into the human heart." -Sue Monk Kidd

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

Author David K. Leff, Hidden in Plain Sight

Author Events
Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT

Part of the Old Saybrook Historical Society’s Chapman Lecture series.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 1:00 pm

Local Author Matthew Dicks to Appear in Colchester

Author Events
Books & Boos Bookstore, 514 Westchester Road, Colchester, CT , 06415

Author and West Hartford teacher Matthew Dicks will appear at Books & Boos Bookstore on Saturday, May 25 from 1 – 3 PM.
Dicks is the author of the novels Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, Something Missing, and Unexpectedly, Milo and the rock opera, The Clowns. His articles have been published in the Hartford Courant and he has been a featured author at the Books on the Nightstand retreat. He is also a Moth storyteller and a two-time StorySLAM champion. Dicks lives in Newington, Connecticut, with his wife, Elysha, and their children, Clara and Charlie.
This event is free to the public, and refreshments will be served.

Books & Boos is open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11—7, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 – 8. The store is located at 514 Westchester Road in Colchester.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 3:00 pm

Safe Futures Benefit: "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers" Dodie Milardo

Author Events
Monte Cristo Bookshop, 13 Washington Street, New London, , 06320

3-4 p.m., “Penelope's Cruise” and “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration” by Dodie Milardo. Dodie Milardo is founder of the radio program Dodie Talk and charity To Give is Divine Ltd. 90% of the proceeds from her books are given to benefit Safe Futures, formerly the Women's Center of SECT. (romance); free; reading followed by Q&A and signing; (860) 608-5902.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 6:00 pm

One Book, One Region Kickoff

Author Events
Mystic Arts Center, 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT , 06355

One Book selection is ‘Little Princes’
“Little Princes,” a memoir by Conor Grennan exploring his experiences as a volunteer in an orphanage in war-torn Nepal, is the 2013 selection for the “One Book, One Region” reading program. Grennan will be introduced at a kickoff event at 6 p.m. May 28 at the Mystic Arts Center.
The book centers on Grennan’s discovery that the children he was working with were, in fact, not orphans but instead targets of a child-trafficking operation.
This is the 12th year for “One Book, One Region,” the aim of which is to bring people together to read a common work and discuss ideas inspired by the experience. Libraries, schools, bookstores and reading groups across eastern Connecticut participate, and a variety of programs and activities will take place leading up to a finale presentation, also with Grennan in attendance, that will take place in September. Visit onebookoneregion.org.
(860) 536-7601.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 7:00 pm

Richard Snow, I Invented the Modern Age

Author Events
RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

Registration required.