An Evening of Conversation with Alice Hoffman

Join us to celebrate Alice Hoffman's prolific career as an author and her upcoming new release, The Witches of Cambridge!

This event will include a 45-minute interview moderated by Hummingbird Books owner, Wendy Dodson

Tickets

Tickets: $29 (includes admission + signed book), $18 (admission only)

Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred if you are unable to attend.

About The Witches of Cambridge:
The Witches of Cambridge is the brand-new series from the bestselling author of Practical Magic, following two brilliant young women in 1950s Cambridge, Massachusetts, as they become immersed in a mysterious secret group of witches at Radcliffe known as the Lilith Society.

Once upon a time, women were drowned in the river and the only witnesses were the crows in the trees. The Puritans blamed Eve for the sins of the world. That was when we began to meet in the name of Lilith, Adam’s first wife—banished for refusing to do as she was told.
By the 1950s, Cambridge, Massachusetts feels far removed from the legendary witch trials that marked its early days as a colony. Ava, a bright young woman from a small town in Maine, arrives for her first year at Radcliffe College. There, she meets Lauren, her opposite in every way—the wild and brazen daughter of a wealthy and well-established Cambridge family. But the two have more in common than they think. Both are recruited by the Lilith Society, a secret organization of witches at Radcliffe dating back to colonial times. As they learn more about their legacy, Ava and Lauren form a close bond that is put to the test as they learn to navigate their new power, friendship, and love.
While Radcliffe seems like a safe haven, the shadow of McCarthyism looms large, an ever-present threat to the flourishing creative and intellectual life in Cambridge. And as girls from the Lilith Society begin to go missing, Ava and Lauren realize the witch trials of the past may not be as deeply buried as they once believed.

About Alice Hoffman:

Alice Hoffman was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island. She received a BA from Adelphi University and an MA in creative writing through the Mirrellees Fellowship at the Stanford University Creative Writing Center. She has published over thirty novels, three books of short fiction, and eight books for children and young adults; her work has been published in more than twenty translations and more than one hundred foreign editions. Her most recent novels include The Museum of Extraordinary Things, The Marriage of Opposites, and Faithful, and are New York Times bestsellers. She lives outside of Boston.

About Hummingbird Books:

An independent, local bookstore, Hummingbird Books is a community destination known for its extensive collection of adult and children’s books. The store features a thoughtfully curated mix of local favorites and widely loved titles, making it a magical place for readers of all ages to discover their next great book.

At Hummingbird Books, reading is more than a pastime—it’s a way to connect with new ideas, perspectives, and worlds beyond our own. In addition to its book selection, the store offers a variety of gifts, games, candy, and stationery. Hummingbird Books also hosts a range of in-store programs, including story times, author events, and book signings.