1. Boston Book Festival
#1 Literary & Publishing Event
A one-day outdoor street fair dedicated to the written word, the Boston Book Festival attracted 25,000 attendees in 2011, its third year. Next: October 27, 2012
A one-day outdoor street fair dedicated to the written word, the Boston Book Festival attracted 25,000 attendees in 2011, its third year. Next: October 27, 2012
Photo: Mike Ritter
2. Boston Magazine's Best of Boston Party
#2 Literary & Publishing Event
Marking Boston magazine’s marquee issue, the 1,000-person party fetes local establishments named to the “best” list. Next: summer 2012
Marking Boston magazine’s marquee issue, the 1,000-person party fetes local establishments named to the “best” list. Next: summer 2012
Photo: Scotland Huber for BizBash
3. Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair
#3 Literary & Publishing Event
One of the largest rare book festivals in the country, the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair brings 120 dealers to the Hynes Convention Center. Next: November 16-18, 2012
One of the largest rare book festivals in the country, the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair brings 120 dealers to the Hynes Convention Center. Next: November 16-18, 2012
Photo: Courtesy of CommPromo
4. Associates of the Boston Public Library's Literary Lights Dinner
#4 Literary & Publishing Event (up from #5)
This year the 24th annual black-tie event hosted by the Associates of the Boston Public Library raised $250,000, honoring authors including Mary Higgins Clark. Next: April 14, 2013
This year the 24th annual black-tie event hosted by the Associates of the Boston Public Library raised $250,000, honoring authors including Mary Higgins Clark. Next: April 14, 2013
Photo: Roger Farrington/Courtesy of Associates of the Boston Public Library
5. Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards
#5 Literary & Publishing Event
One of the most prestigious prizes for children’s literature, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards are announced in June, then handed out in a ceremony at Simmons College in the fall. Next: September 28, 2012
One of the most prestigious prizes for children’s literature, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards are announced in June, then handed out in a ceremony at Simmons College in the fall. Next: September 28, 2012
Photo: Richard Asch
