Events

June 2026

Friday
12
7:00 PM
EST

Julie Schumacher at Harvard Bookstore

Join Julie Schumacher at Harvard Bookstore for a reading and discussion of her latest work, Patient, Female.

This event is free and open to the public.

Cambridge, MA

Harvard Bookstore
1256 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

Wednesday
17
7:00 PM
CT

Gary Paul Nabhan at Dragonfly Books

Join Gary Paul Nabhan at Dragonfly Books for a reading and conversation of his latest work, Water in the Desert.

This event is free and open to the public.

Decorah, IA

Dragonfly Books
112 W. Water St.
Decorah, IA 52101
United States

Wednesday
17
7:00 PM
PST

Beth Piatote and Joan Naviyuk Kane at Powell's

Join Beth Piatote with Joan Naviyuk Kane at Powell’s City of Books for a reading and conversation of her latest work, distant water.

This event is free and open to the public.

Portland, OR

Powell's City of Books
1005 W. Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97209
United States

Thursday
18
7:00 PM
PST

Beth Piatote at Pendleton Center for the Arts First Draft Writers’ Series

Join Beth Piatote at the Pendleton Center for the Arts First Draft Writers’ Series for a reading and discussion of her latest work, distant water. The reading will be followed by an open mic and brief Q&A.

This event is free and open to the public.

Pendleton, OR

Pendleton Center for the Arts
214 N Main St
Pendleton, OR 97801
United States

Thursday
18
7:00 PM
CT

Gary Paul Nabhan at Prairie Lights Bookstore

Join Gary Paul Nabhan at Prairie Lights Bookstore in partnership with the Seed Exchange for a reading and discussion of his latest work, Water in the Desert.

This event is free and open to the public.

Iowa City, IA

Prairie Lights
15 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
United States

Friday
19
7:00 PM
PST

Beth Piatote at BookPeople of Moscow

Join Beth Piatote at BookPeople of Moscow for a reading and discussion of her latest work, distant water.

This event is free and open to the public.

Moscow, ID

BookPeople of Moscow
521 S. Main St.
Moscow, ID 83843
United States

Tuesday
23
12:00 PM
CT

In Person: Debra Magpie Earling at the Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference

Join Debra Magpie Earling at the Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference, with six intensive writing workshops and evening readings throughout. The faculty members leading the workshops and readings are: Debra Magpie Earling for fiction; Toni Jensen and Joni Tevis for creative nonfiction; and Jennifer Foerster, Douglas Kearney, and Layli Long Soldier for poetry.

To attend the Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference, apply by June 15. Review the application requirements and conference fees here.

Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University
1500 Birchmont Dr NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
United States

Tuesday
30
6:00 PM
CST

Milkweed Presents Sean Hill

Join Milkweed as we present Sean Hill in conversation with Michael Kleber-Diggs.

This event is free & open to the public. Help us plan by RSVPing here.

Minneapolis, MN

Milkweed Editions
1011 S Washington Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States

(612) 215-2540

July 2026

Thursday
2
5:30 PM
PST

Gary Paul Nabhan at Gardens of Golden Gate Park

Join Gary Paul Nabhan and Green Apple Books at Gardens of Golden Gate Park for a reading and discussion of his latest work, Water in the Desert.

This program is free with Garden admission. Click here to prebook entry tickets to the San Francisco Botanical Garden for July 2. Admission to the Garden is free for San Francisco residents, veterans, Museums for All/EBT participants, and Gardens members.   

San Francisco, CA

Gardens of Golden Gate Park (Garden of Fragrance)
1199 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
United States

Monday
6
7:00 PM
PST

Gary Paul Nabhan and Ashley Rood at Powell's City of Books

Join Gary Paul Nabhan at Powell’s City of Books for a reading and conversation of his latest work, Water in the Desert.

This event is free and open to the public.

Portland, OR

Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209
United States

Thursday
9
7:00 PM
PT

Beth Piatote at Medicine for Nightmares

Join Beth Piatote at Medicine for Nightmares for a reading and conversation of her latest work, distant water.

This event is free and open to the public.

San Francisco, CA

Medicine for Nightmares
3036 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States

Wednesday
15
7:00 PM

Jake Skeets and Beth Piatote at Green Apple Books

Join Jake Skeets and Beth Piatote at Green Apple Books for a reading and discussion of their latest works, Horses and distant water.
 

This event is free and open to the public.

San Francisco, CA

Green Apple Books
1231 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
United States

Tuesday
21
6:00 PM
MST

Gary Paul Nabhan at Changing Hands Bookstore

Join Gary Paul Nabhan at Changing Hands Bookstore for a reading and conversation of his latest work, Water in the Desert.

This event is free and open to the public.

Phoenix, AZ

Changing Hands
300 West Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85283
United States

Tuesday
21
7:00 PM
EST

Jennifer Eli Bowen at Serendipity Books Better Tomorrow Book Club

Join Jennifer Eli Bowen at Serendipity Books for their year-anniversary of the Better Tomorrow Book Club, where there will be a reading and discussion of her latest work The Book of Kin.

This event is ticketed and open to the public. Tickets can be found here.

Chelsea, MI

Serendipity Books
119 S. Main Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
United States

Thursday
23
6:00 PM
MT

Gary Paul Nabhan appearing at Collected Works Bookstore

Join Gary Paul Nabhan for a reading and conversation to celebrate the launch of his memoir Water in the Desert.

This event is free and open to the public.

Santa Fe , NM

Collected Works Bookstore
202 Galisteo St,
Santa Fe , NM 87501
United States

Thursday
30
6:00 PM
CST

A Poetry Night with John James

Join John James and local poets J. Bailey Hutchinson & Claire Wahmanholm for a night of poetry.

This event is free and open to the public. Help us plan by RSVPing here.

Minneapolis, MN

Milkweed Books
1011 S Washington Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States

(612) 215-2540
Thursday
30
7:00 PM

Angela Pelster and Shuchi Saraswat at Porter Square Books

Join Angela Pelster with Shuchi Saraswat at Porter Square Books for a reading and discussion of her latest work, Evolution of Fire.

This event is free and open to the public.

Cambridge , MA

Porter Square Books
1815 Mass. Ave, Suite 118/119
Cambridge , MA 02140
United States

September 2026

Thursday
24
5:30 PM

Milkweed Editions 2026 Book Lovers Ball

Please join us Thursday, September 24, for the 2026 Book Lovers Ball, Milkweed Editions’ signature fundraising gala. Join guest speaker Gary Paul Nabhan and fellow book lovers at the Minneapolis Institute of Art to celebrate and raise funds for transformative literature. Tickets will sell quickly—to secure yours, reserve them today!

This is Milkweed Editions’ annual fundraising gala, purchase tickets or a table here.

Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
United States

October 2026

Thursday
1
6:00 PM
CT

Erika Meitner and Elizabeth Metzger at Open Book

Join Erika Meitner and Elizabeth Metzger at Open Book for a reading and conversation of their latest work, Assembled Audience and The Going is Forever.

This event is free and open to the public.

Minneapolis, MN

Open Book
1011 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States

Thursday
15
7:00 PM
CT

Erika Meitner at Prairie Lights Bookstore

Join Erika Meitner at Prairie Lights Bookstore for a reading and conversation of her latest work, Assembled Audience.

This event is free and open to the public.

Iowa City, IA

Prairie Lights Bookstore
15 S. Dubuque St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
United States

Thursday
15
7:00 PM
PST

Brian Laidlaw at Elliott Bay Bookshop

Join Brian Laidlaw at Elliott Bay Bookshop for a reading and discussion of his latest work, Erratica.

This event is free and open to the public.

Seattle, WA

Elliott Bay Books
1521 10th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
United States

November 2026

Thursday
5
6:30 PM
MST

Brian Laidlaw at Boulder Bookstore

Join Gary Paul Nabhan at Boulder Bookstore for a reading and discussion of his latest work, Erratica.

This event is open to the public, with a 5$ entry fee (free for children and teens). The ticket includes a coupon for $5 off the book.

Boulder, CO

Boulder Bookstore
1107 Pearl St
Boulder, CO 80302
United States