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Book it over to Beacon Hill 📚

Beacon Hill Books and Cafe now open in Boston, MA
Exterior photo of Beacon Hill bookstore
Practice shelf control when browsing. | Photo by the BOStoday team
There are now five stories of stories to explore in the Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Beacon Hill Books and Cafe opened on Friday after months of anticipation — you can find the independent bookshop in the former space of The Hungry 1 at 71 Charles St.

Upon entering, you’ll notice a sign featuring Paige the Squirrel. The mascot comes from a new children’s book about a squirrel living in a bookstore along the brick streets of Beacon Hill (sound familiar?). Keep your eyes peeled inside the store for a cozy recreation of Paige’s home nestled underneath a shelf on the first floor.

Shelf and table of books at bookstore.

Shop contemporary literature, classic + everything in between.

Photo by the BOStoday team

Each floor has individual rooms nestled around the corner with themes like “around the world” and “aesthetics.” There’s also a shelf dedicated to Persephone Books, an English publisher focusing on works by women writers from the late 19th and 20th century.

Plus, there’s plenty of magic in store for the little ones on the children’s floor — complete with a model train running along the ceiling + alphabet art from Sally King McBride. Play a game of “I Spy” with local landmarks on the piece, from a Red Sox “R” to Robert McCloskey’s ducklings.

Don’t turn the page just yet. There are a couple of exciting chapters coming soon:

☕ A cafe with afternoon tea, snacks + lunch (set to open in the next couple of weeks).

✍ Programming like a writing class and the “Paige of Beacon Hill” book launch on Sun., Oct. 16.

Shop ‘til you drop Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. + Sunday from 12-5 p.m.
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Today
  • Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays | Tue., Oct. 4 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, Boston | $10+ | Catch one of the last home games of the season.
  • Meet the Author: Nick Viall | Tue., Oct. 4 | 3-5 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury Street, Boston | Free | Register to celebrate the launch of Bachelor contestant and podcast host Nick Viall’s debut book.
  • Sip and Strut at the Liberty Hotel | Tue., Oct. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles Street, Boston | $35.00 | Get your sneakers and meet Two Toned Training and Boston Food List at the Liberty Hotel to make friends, work out, and have fun.
Wednesday
  • Ada and the Engine | Wed., Oct. 5 - Sun., Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge | $68.00 | See Laura Gunderson’s play, set during Britain’s Industrial Revolution in 1830.
Friday
  • The Current: Opening Day | Fri., Oct. 7 | 3-5 p.m. | 85 Northern Avenue, Boston | Free | Celebrate the opening of The Current’s 10th season with music + churros.

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Weather
  • 57Âș | Scattered showers | 40% chance of rain
  • An AccuWeather forecast listed Boston’s expected winter snow total at 40-50 inches — which is roughly the average for our city. The broader New England region is expected to have a snowier winter than normal. ❄ (Mass Live)
Civic
  • Mayor Wu announced that $600,000 in Grassroots Program funding will support non-profit organizations working to develop urban farms, community gardens + other open spaces. Grantees include Women’s Lunch Place and the Boston Food Forest Coalition.
Sports
  • The Celtics officially announced the signing of Blake Griffin yesterday for a one-year contract. The six-time NBA All-Star played with the Brooklyn Nets last season + averaged 19.8 points and 8.2 rebounds in 12 seasons. 🏀 (NBA)
Seasonal
  • The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Pics in the Parks, a series of virtual photography clinics. Select photos will be chosen for an online gallery — this week’s challenge is color. 📾
Plan Ahead
  • Grab your Galway girls to see Ed Sheeran perform at Gillette Stadium. The Grammy award-winning artist is bringing his “Mathematics” tour to Foxborough on July 1, 2023 — tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. (Boston Globe)
Arts
  • The “Experience Chinatown” window murals are on view in the neighborhood through Fri., Oct. 28. Spend a day exploring the artwork at participating businesses — including Dumpling Cafe, Q Restaurant + Happy Lamb Hot Pot. 🎹
Drink
  • In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Ivory Pearl in Brookline is serving curated cocktails to benefit hurricane relief in Puerto Rico + the Women’s Earth Alliance. Stop by to sip a Piña Colada, “Manny from Cataño,” or Pink Flamino Negroni for a cause.
Number
  • $3.50. That’s the average price for a gallon of gas in the Bay State as of yesterday — down eight cents from the last week. Our gas prices are now 30 cents below the national average. ⛜ (CBS Boston)
History
Shop
  • Pumpkin spice lattes aren’t the only thing heating up this fall. Shop the hottest local fashion in our online retails store, all while supporting BOStoday. We’re talking cozy sweatshirts, comfortable caps, and fashionable bags. Snag your favorite BOS gear now.
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Give ‘em pumpkin to talk about 🎃

🎃 Pumpkin patches around Boston
"Wilson Farm" sign and pumpkin display at farm
Here’s another item to cross of your autumn bucket list. | Photo by @jackdarylphotography
‘Tis the season to find some gourd-geous pumpkins. Carve out time to visit these local farms with pumpkin patches and enter our pumpkin carving contest.

📍 Wilson Farm — 13 miles from Boston
The farm in Lexington is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays.

📍 Boston Hill Farm — 25 miles from Boston
Browse the family-owned farm in North Andover with your pups (the pumpkin patch is dog-friendly). This location is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

📍 Smolack Farms — 27 miles from Boston
This North Andover farm is hosting fall-tastic events all month long including pick-your-own pumpkins and apples.

📍 Shelburne Farm — 30 miles from Boston
Fuel up with an apple cider donut to pick the perfect pumpkin in Stow — the patch is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

6 ways to up your kitchen game
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by City Editor Sara.

Editor’s pick: Get ready for tarot at Trident. The Newbury Street bookstore is hosting free group readings on Oct. 9 and Oct. 27, plus a workshop on how to read the magic cards on your own on Oct. 20. 🔼

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