Beyond the Pages: A Literary Series

Meet authors and influencers, join a book club, and select a free book to take home, during our Beyond the Pages literary series taking place from May to November at Brookfield Place.

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• MAY 6 | BookTok Panel Discussion: Ultimate Summer Reads
  • A moderated conversation on the season’s best beach reads and timeless summer favorites.
• JUNE 3, AUG 5, OCT 7, & NOV 28 | 10AM | Book Drops | RSVP
  • Select a free book of your choice and discover new reads! Books are available first come, first to receive, while supplies last. Details below.
• JUNE 17, AUG 19, & OCT 21 | 6-7PM | Book Club | RSVP 
  • Gatherings that bring book lovers together for engaging moderated discussions centered around a selected theme. Details below. 
• SEPT 9 | 6-7:30PM | Meet the Author: Coco Mellors
  • An author talk featuring acclaimed New York Times best-selling author, Coco Mellors in conversation with Clare Mulroy of USA Today.

More information to be shared as each event approaches. See below for details on the next upcoming event!

UPCOMING EVENT DETAILS:

Book Drop: Shrills and Thrills
October 7 | 10AM
Location: Hudson Eats
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Dive into a world of suspense with our Shrills and Thrills Book Drop this October! We’re giving away 250 complimentary copies of gripping true crime tales, thrilling mysteries, and edge-of-your-seat page-turners. Perfect for fans of intrigue and excitement, these books are sure to captivate. Pick up your copy while supplies last! A limited number of copies of the next Book Club selection will be available at this BFPL Book Drop. Swing by, grab a book, and get inspired. Limited quantities are available, so don’t miss out!

Plus, we’re also partnering with HarperVia to preview their new NOMAD EDITIONS, a new line of pocket-sized fiction designed for on-the-go readers. Be the first to snatch one of these ultra-portable paperbacks, which launch to the public in November 2025.  

PLEASE NOTE: Books are available first come, first to receive, while supplies last. One book per person. Holding a place in line for others will not be allowed. RSVP on Eventbrite to show you are interested and receive reminders! Registering does not guarantee you a book, however

Book Club: Shrills and Thrills
Selected Book: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
October 21 | 6-7PM
Location: Hudson Eats
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As part of the Beyond the Pages Literary Series, join our BFPL Book Club — gatherings that bring book lovers together for engaging discussions led by a moderator and centered around a selected theme. This month’s theme is Shrills and Thrills: Pager Turner at Every Corner, featuring a discussion on The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Please note that entry is first come, first serve, whether or not you have RSVP’ed.

A limited number of copies of the Book Club selection will be available at the preceding BFPL Book Drops on-site at the start of each month, but anyone who has read the book is able to participate! Read at your own pace, then join us for a lively, moderator-led discussion with fellow readers. Whether you’re a dedicated bibliophile or just looking to connect with others, the BFPL Book Club is a great way to share your love of reading.

• About the Book: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
  A gripping psychological thriller about Millie, a woman with a troubled past who takes a live-in housekeeping job for a wealthy family. What seems like a dream opportunity quickly turns sinister as she uncovers disturbing secrets hidden behind the mansion’s polished exterior. With chilling twists and mounting suspense, Millie must fight to survive as the truth unravels.
• Moderator: TBA