At a recent visit to a key Northfield literary hub, Content Bookstore, it was exciting to see my new book, Still Life with Poppies: Elegies displayed on their shelves during National Poetry Month.
To have my own work mere inches from such literary luminaries and personal heroes as Pablo Neruda and Mary Oliver was a delight I shall not soon forget.
Next week, I will be the featured reader on Thursday, May 5, at Content Bookstore’s monthly poetry series. I hope you will be able to come. The reading starts at 7:00 p.m., but if you are early there are plenty of enticing books to browse and comfortable places to sit. After my reading, there will be an open mike period when you are welcome to read one of your own poems, and I will be signing copies of my book.
Also, tomorrow (April 30) is Independent Bookstore Day, and Content is celebrating in style. They have a whole day of special events planned for readers of all ages. Why not plan to stop by and share in the fun? It’s on my calendar!
Happy Reading,
Leslie
Thanks, Jan! I know I shall feel you there.
I think Dana Gioia would be honored to see his book next to yours. Good luck, but you won’t need it. I’ll be there in spirit.
Thanks, Beth. I am going to spend the next several days deciding what to read!
This is such great news! I’m reading it on the last night of Poetry Month and couldn’t imagine greater news. YAY! So glad you shared this and congratulations, Leslie!
I wish so, too!
Wish I could be there for your reading! I know it will be great.