We love books. We love authors. See literary greats and up-and-coming authors, and hear about their latest works, craft, and writing process. Insightful Q&As explore the intricacies of writing and publishing. Literary events happen both in the Historic Theater and the Lounge.

Lit. at The Lounge

Laura Poppick

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

From environmental journalist Laura Poppick comes a revelatory journey through moments in Earth’s deep past, and their lessons for our future. Evening's Moderator: Scott Weidensaul, author of A World on the Wing

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Book Club

Book Club: Real Americans

Monday, September 8, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

This special edition of The Music Hall's Book Club is open to ALL in celebration of the inaugural Seacoast LitFest! Join us this month for a discussion of The New York Times Bestseller from Rachel Khong, Real Americans.

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Writers on a New England Stage

Dan Brown and "The Secrets of Secrets"

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

• The Historic Theater

Dan Brown, one of the bestselling authors of all time, will return for a hometown launch, right here in Portsmouth, as the grand finale and keynote speaker for the launch of the new Seacoast LitFest and the 20th anniversary celebration of Writers on a New England Stage. 

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Lit. at The Lounge

Mel Allen

Thursday, September 25, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Mel Allen’s writing has captured the unique essence of New England’s and the people who call it home. Here for the first time, Allen has collected 45 of his favorite pieces. Evening's Moderator: Ian Aldrich, executive editor of Yankee

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