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Who would go on Boston’s Mt. Rushmore: Literature edition
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Poe? Wheatley? Alcott? Who would you put on a literary Mount Rushmore? | Graphic via 6AM City
Who would you put on a Mount Rushmore for Boston?

Last month, we asked you to submit recommendations for a variety of categories. We chiseled down the results and gathered the top names you all submitted for our first edition of the series: The literary category.

Edgar Allan Poe | Baltimore may think it has claim over Poe, but real ones know that it was Boston where the macabre writer was born and published his first poems. Now, locals are familiar with Edgar Allan Poe Square, an area of town dedicated to the poet near where his first home once stood.

Louisa May Alcott | Perhaps most well-known for her autobiographical book “Little Women,” Alcott spent much of her life in Boston before dying here in 1888. Bostonians can still visit Orchard House, where Alcott lived for many years.

Nathaniel Hawthorne | Born in Salem and buried in Concord, the history of Hawthorne’s birthplace is widely considered inspiration for famous works like “Young Goodman Brown” and “The Scarlet Letter.” It was Boston, however, where Hawthorne spent his days writing to his then-secret fiancée Sophia Peabody.

Phillis Wheatley | A West African native who was enslaved as a child, Wheatley grew up in Boston under very different circumstances than other writers on this list. Nevertheless, Wheatley became one of the best American poets of her time. Her first published poem, “On Messrs. Hussey and Coffin,” was written at the age of 13.

Ralph Waldo Emerson | Known as one of the most popular New England Transcendentalist writers, Emerson was born in Boston, attended Harvard College, and spent his later life in nearby Concord. Some of his most popular work includes “Essays” and “Essays: Second Series.” Of course, we’re partial to “Boston.”

Robert Frost | Frost may have taken the road less traveled, but his former Boston residence is actually located on a road that’s pretty popular these days. For three years, Frost inhabited 88 Mt. Vernon St. in Beacon Hill, where he lived while briefly teaching poetry at Harvard. Looking for a hefty collection of poems? Try “North of Boston.”

Honorable Mentions: Emily Dickinson and Sylvia Plath.
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Events
Wednesday, Nov. 8
  • Clay Date Night Pottery Pottery Class | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston | $75 | Invite a friend or date to hand-build your own custom home décor or holiday gifts.
  • LP - “Love Lines Tour” | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston | $37.50-$59.50 | Vérité joins the American pop-rock artist on a tour celebrating the release of “Love Lines.”
Thursday, Nov. 9
Friday, Nov. 10
  • Massachusetts Fallen Heroes: Flag Garden | Friday, Nov. 10-Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | See the flags in honor of service men and women — past and present for Veterans Day.
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News Notes
Civic
  • You’ve done your civic duty, and now you’re probably wondering about the 2023 municipal election results. Don’t fret — it’s easy to follow along. The City of Boston Election Department has an unofficial election results tracker that will be updated in real time as in-person and mail-in votes are counted.
Concert
  • Kenny Chesney is headed to New England. The country artist will bring his “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour” to Gillette Stadium on Aug. 23, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m.
Coming Soon
  • Las Vegas-based restaurant group Carver Road Hospitality will bring a new seafood restaurant to Encore Boston Harbor next spring. Seamark Seafood & Cocktails is set to open in April 2024. (Boston Business Journal)
Health
  • Boston Logan International Airport will soon be be part of a CDC pilot program to test for 30+ pathogens. Travelers can volunteer to be anonymously nasal swabbed at the airport to help detect variants early and provide samples for analysis. (WCVB 5)
Biz
  • Vegetarian fast food chain Clover Food Lab filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to the filing, Clover plans to terminate leases on underperforming locations with above-market rent, sell some of its delivery vehicles, and restructure to “focus on its most profitable business lines.” (WBUR)
Pets
  • Nine furry friends from Massachusetts were among 100 dogs featured in a new book called “The Best Dog” by a New England author. The book features portraits and stories of various breeds of dog from all over the US. (CBS Boston)
Plan Ahead
  • Heads up, runners: Near freezing temperatures are expected for the start of Sunday’s B.A.A. Half Marathon. The good news? Sunny and clear skies should help raise the temps by a few degrees. (WCVB 5)
Biz
  • Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.
Arts

📘 Here’s a novel idea: Write a book

Get your novel off the ground during NaNoWriMo
The fountain in the Boston Public Library courtyard.
The Boston Public Library is hosting several NaNoWriMo events. | Photo by BOStoday team
Happy NaNoWriMo, Boston. National Novel Writing Month, for those of you who aren’t familiar with the lingo.

Clearly, Boston is a city of talented writers — just read the story at the top of today’s newsletter for proof.

If you’re hoping to get your novel off the ground, you can start with resources and tools offered by the NaNoWriMo nonprofit. You can also check out these local events and offerings:
  • Be sure to choose Boston as your home region on the NaNoWriMo website. From there, you’ll be able to find NaNo Boston events.
  • Throughout the month, Boston Public Library is hosting various NaNoWriMo write-ins — aka a time when peers who are also writing novels will hunker down and write together.
  • Learn more about local writing classes and critique groups like The Writer’s Loft or Grub Street.
  • Check out (literally) these NaNoWriMo help books at one of the BPL branches.
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Brianna Williams

Today’s edition by:
Brianna
From the editor
I was a bit bummed that one of my favorite Boston writers, Sylvia Plath, wasn’t a top nomination... so I’m featuring her myself. Born in Boston, Plath also lived — as many writers did — in Beacon Hill, at 9 Willow St. “The Bell Jar” has long been one of my favorite books, but I also love this interesting piece detailing a writer’s experience living at the same address where Plath once did.
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