October in the South End was a fun month for fans of fascinating books! Friends of the South End Library (FOSEL) sponsored author talks with four authors who shared insights from their recent books.

On October 15th we hosted best-selling author, Dawn Tripp who spoke about her latest achievement, Jackie, an historical novel about the “inside” woman, how the thought and felt.

Two acclaimed authors: Danielle Trussoni, writer of The Puzzle Box, and Adam Sikes, who wrote The Underhanded were with us on October 23rd with Sara DiVello, FOSEL board member and author herself of Broadway Butterfly, who hosted a stimulating and entertaining conversation with both authors.

Our final session for the series on October 30th was perfect for the spooky season, The Poisoner’s Handbook, a non-fiction work written by Deborah Blum, a Pulitzer prize-winner who heads the science journalism department at MIT.

All three book events were held at the Union Church at 485 Columbus Ave, a wonderful, iconic venue, central to the South End with caring staff, and lovely space for both authors and audiences. We were delighted to have Parkside Bookshop, our new independent bookstore on Shawmut, with us to offer books for sale and signing.

Many audience members expressed their desire and hope for more of these fun events that included refreshments of wine, sparkling water, and yummy snacks. If you attended, we are grateful for your presence and enthusiasm, and if you missed these, get FOSEL on your radar, as we are thinking about plans for 2025.