Wesley McNair, Jim Kates and Terry Farish this week in New Hampshire

The weather outside is indeed frightful. Why not warm up with one of the literary events happening in New Hampshire this week, January 24-30, 2013?

January 24, 2013

Concord: Maine poet laureate Wesley McNair will discuss his new memoir about how he became a poet, The Words I Chose, 7 p.m., Gibson’s Bookstore, 27 S. Main Street, Concord, 603-224-0562.

January 26, 2013

Peterborough: Jim Kates will sign and read from his newest book of translations, The Briar Patch, 11 a.m., Toadstool Bookshop, 12 Depot Square, Peterborough, 603-924-3543.

January 27, 2013

Durham: As part of the New Hampshire Authors Series, Rebecca Rule will interview Joe Monninger, author of the recent book Margaret From Maine. Recorded live by New Hampshire Public Television. This event is free, but seating is limited. Register online at www.unh.edu. For more information, email nh.authors@unh.edu or call 603-862-1540.

January 28, 2013

Portsmouth: Terry Farish will sign and discuss her latest book, The Good Braider, 7 p.m., Levenson Room, Portsmouth Public Library, 603-427-540.

If you would like to have your event included in the weekly update, please email me at lekrygowski@gmail.com a week prior to the event.

Have a great weekend!

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Leah Eggleston Krygowski is an avid reader and closet writer who thrives on all things books. Her idea of heaven is spending hours browsing in a great bookstore with an even better cup of coffee. She has recently added freelance writer and book reviewer to her resume in order to share her passion...

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