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JP READS

a community-based initiative designed to engage the Jamaica Plain neighborhood to join together in reading a single book, and to present author readings, workshops, thematic events and shared discussions. 

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Author Junot Diaz talks about his book "Drown" to a packed house at The Footlight Club.  Photo by Petr Metlicka

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SILENT"ISH" READING PARTY

SNUGGLE UP WITH A BOOK AT JP'S 
​265-YEAR OLD MANSE


LORING-GREENOUGH HOUSE

Sunday, March 29, 2020,1-4pm .   CANCELLED

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED, AS HAVE ALL EVENTS AT THE LORING-GREENOUGH HOUSE IN MARCH & APRIL.  WE'RE HOPING TO RESCHEDULE FOR FALL 2020.  KEEP READING! 
​Ever wish you could relax with a book and a warm drink at the historic Loring-Greenough House? Here's your chance!

Grab your book or newspaper and settle into a cozy chair or window seat in some of the loveliest, oldest rooms in JP.

​You'll find warm drinks and sweet treats, peace and (not too) quiet on this special Saturday afternoon.

Suggested donation: $5.00.

Proceeds will be used for JP Tuesday Club public programs and House Preservation.

Co-sponsored by JP Reads and
The Loring-Greenough House 



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STAY TUNED! 

PLANS ARE UNDERWAY FOR
​FUTURE JP READS EVENTS

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED US OVER THE YEARS!

A SPECIAL THANKS TO the ARNOLD ARBORETUM FOR COHOSTING OUR THOREAU EVENTS IN 2018, & TO OUR JP BOOKSTORES - TRES GATOS & PAPERCUTS - FOR BEING SUCH WONDERFUL COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

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Photo: Author Madeline Miller talking about her book "The Song of Achilles" at the 2016 JP Reads.

STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE EVENTS IN 2020! 

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Please consider donating to support future JP Reads programming.  We couldn't do it without our sponsors and supporters!



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