Warehouse Weekends: Local Voices

We know you value local. 

We know you make it a point to shop at independent businesses, dine at local restaurants, attend neighborhood events, support community organizations, and champion area artists.

That’s why we’re such good friends.

That’s also why you’re invited to join us this fall for Harvard Book Store’s Warehouse Weekends where local is the name of the game.  We’ve asked dozens of our favorite community cohorts to help us celebrate our collective ind(ie)pendence with bargain books, free samples, contests, workshops, and more!

From 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. today, our 6500 sq. ft. warehouse in Somerville will feature chapbook giveaways, consultations with literary editors, and many of the best literary magazines and small presses in New England.  And did we mention our 25,000 used, rare and remainder books available for your browsing pleasure?

Meet:

AGNI - A regular contributor to the Best American series, O. Henry Awards, and Pushcart Prize, AGNI will be showcasing issues featuring work by the newest generation of writers and visual artists.
Black Ocean - In addition to sharing some of their stunning books, this Boston-NYC-Chicago press will host author signings and meet & greets throughout the day.
Cervena Barva Press - Founded in 2005, Cervena Barva Press ("Red Color" in Czech) publishes poetry, fiction, plays, translations and memoir from writers all over the world.
CONSEQUENCE - Editors George Kovach and Catherine Parnell will be on hand to talk about this international literary magazine and its focus on the culture and consequences of war.
Harvard Review - Calling all writers of short fiction, poetry, and non-fiction: Bring a few pages of your submission and get an on-the-spot assessment by Harvard Review Editor Christina Thompson (from 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.).
Ibbetson Street Press - Named after a Somerville street not far from Harvard Book Store's warehouse, this press will ofter short poetry readings and a wonderful selection of their most recent titles.
Journal of the Month - It's like Fruit of the Month Club, only it's for Lit Mags! Sign up for a subscription and become instantly smarter and more cultured.
Ploughshares - This literary heavyweight offers up discounts on back issues and a free digital solo when you sign up for their newsletter.  They also promise to be charming and personable. No blank stares. EVER.
Pressed Wafer - Longtime Boston literary light William Corbett will be on-hand to talk about Pressed Wafer and their committment to publishing poetry.
Q's Nuts - A Somerville favorite, this artisan nut company will have you giving in to tempation once you try their line of sweet, savory and exotic flavors.
Rye House Press - Contribute to a collaborative chapbook at this N.H. indie press's booth today after you've had a chance to browse their selection of broadsides and chapbooks for sale.
Salamander - Fancy yourself a poet? Submit to the "best last line of poetry" contest and you could be a winner! If you don't win, you can always feel like a winner by picking up a copy of Salamader.
Small Beer Press - All the way from western Mass., this smashing husband-and-wife duo is planning to offer a very special giveaway, a great selection of remainders and zines for sale, and maybe even mugs!
Wilderness House Press - An imprint of Ibbetson Street Press, Wilderness House Press will feature books for sale as well as author booksignings and giveaways.
Zephyr Press - This Brookline-based press specializes in world literature, literature in translation and poetry and will feature some of their newest books along with some favorite backlist titles.

Our Warehouse is located at 14 Park St. in Somerville, between Somerville Ave. and Beacon St., just outside of Union Square. The closest T stop is Porter Square, on the Red Line, and bus lines #83 and #87 have stops on Somerville Ave. near Park St.

And unlike at most parties… friends of friends are definitely encouraged to bring friends! See you there!

Be sure to keep your eye on this page for all new updates regarding our Warehouse Weekend partners. 

NOTE: We love dogs! But FYI, during Warehouse Weekends, pets aren't allowed in the building. Sorry!