Upcoming Literary Events in Buffalo

Author Stephen G. Eoannou will be in conversation with author, editor, and translator Kyle Semmel. ...

The premiere and live recording of six songs based on poems by Walt Whitman, composed and performed by Curtis Lovell, accompanied by Luis Montijo. ...

Poetry readings by Ralph Black (postponed form an earlier event) and Dennis Maloney. Free and open to public. ADA accessible. ...

"Lillian" is a remarkable story, hard to believe at times and stranger than fiction, as they say. Each personality produced journals, filled with thoughts, images and ideas about themselves and the other personalities with whom they shared Lillian's body, and whose stories figure prominently in the book as male and female children, teens and adults. Every personality had their own distinct style of handwriting and each had completely different abilities and interests. Lee was a woodcarver, Pat was a member of Mensa, Celeste spoke with a French accent, and Robin Jean shopped at Frederick's of Hollywood. The personalities often abused Lillian who endured acid burns from drain cleaner, cigarette burns and knife wounds. They took care of her as well, intervening when a personality tried to end her life. Lillian had no memory of the incidents or pain inflicted until she became herself in between the hours that personalities were taking over her life, often for days at a time. ...

Join Just Buffalo Literary Center for four evenings of world-famous authors at Kleinhans Music Hall—Jhumpa Lahiri (October 6, 2023), Michelle Zauner (November 9, 2023), John Irving (March 21, 2024), and Kiese Laymon (April 25, 2024). Doors & VIP Patron Reception at 7:00 p.m. | Event at 8:00 p.m. ...

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning and bestselling author Jhumpa Lahiri and host Barbara Cole for an in-depth and in-person discussion about her work and her book, Whereabouts: A Novel. ...

Spooky Storytime: A writer’s open mic night Oct 11th, 6-8 pm at Art's Cafe in Springville Have you written a scary story, a spooky sonnet, an eerie essay, a morbid memoir, or even a chilling chorus? Come share it with other writers at our first Writer’s Open Mic Night for the chance to hold the title of Scariest Storyteller. All writing forms welcome (plan to read for 3-5 minutes)! Jolene Hawkins, author of the nonfiction books I’ll be Home for my Birthday and Secrets Buried: The Mysterious Death of Christina Jureller, and Robin Lee Jordan, author of the poetry chapbooks Morning Blessings and They Ate Each Other Up, will be featured writers. ...

The Writers Series brings nationally and internationally known writers to our campus to share their work and to discuss their art with Canisius students and the Buffalo community in an informal setting. Past guests to Canisius include Pulitzer Prize winners, National Book Award winners, McArthur "genius" grant winners, and a Nobel Laureate: Richard Russo, George Saunders, Edwidge Danticat, Sharon Olds, Ann Patchett, Junot Diaz, Paul Muldoon, Tracy Kidder, Tracy K. Smith, Alice McDermott, and Seamus Heaney, among others. ...

Join indie-rock artist and bestselling author Michelle Zauner and host Barbara Cole for an in-depth and in-person discussion about her work and her book, Crying In H Mart. ...

Join bestselling author John Irving and host Barbara Cole for an in-depth and in-person discussion about his work and his book, The Cider House Rules. ...

Join award-winning author Kiese Laymon and host Barbara Cole for an in-depth and in-person discussion about his work and his book, Heavy. ...