New England Books and Authors

Matt Robinson, an author based in Belmont, MA, will be at the Boston Public Market on Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 P.M. Robinson will interview Jeanie Gruber. Gruber is the author of the WISHDISH cookbook and owner of Miss Jeanies Catering and Events Co. and founder of the non-profit WISHDISH Project. The interview is part of "Cookbook Chats" a series in Robinson's "The Writer's Block" where he interviews local authors about their current and past works. In this latest talk, he showcases Gruber's "WISHDISH Boston". This collection of recipes comes from members of the homeless community Gruber has interviewed. "By engaging in this dialog and and asking the simple question of, 'what is your favorite food memory dish,' we hoe that we can bring the comfort of home to each of our participants," the WISHDISH website states. "Through this, we celebrate regional culture and heritage, sharing meals and stories that both tug at...

Barry Eneh will be at Paperback Junction in Easton, MA on Saturday, October 18 to sign copies of his book "Pulse of Becoming: The Path of Infinite Transformation". Eneh's book is a collection of poems that focus on personal growth. The book signing is part of Paperback Junction's efforts to spotlight local authors. Eneh is a mental health advocate who has written his book in hopes of, "guiding you toward the infinite horizon of your becoming," as stated on the book's back cover.  He will be at the store, located on 619 Washington Street from 1-3. "Pulse of Becoming" is his first written work. When he is not writing, Enehe is working in the VA Boston Healthcare System overseeing spiritual care for patients and everyday operations. He earned his Doctorate in Philosophy, Health Services/Health Care Administration from Walden University. Paperback Junction is owned by Denis Donoghue, who re-opened the popular shop last summer.