Walking Book Tours on the South Coast

We’re bringing walking book tours to the South Coast where we use books as an excuse to take afternoon walks! We stole this idea from the Brits (see here) but are putting a decidedly South Coast spin on it by choosing books and/or authors with a connection to our region.

This year, we've got some lovely rambles lined up:

  •  along the marsh and coast of Mattapoisett with Kimberly Ward, author of Crew of Three, on April 16;
  • in Onset Village retracing the double-crossing characters of Dwyer Murphy's engaging heist novel, The Stolen Coast, on May 11;
  • later in the year, we'll walk around downtown New Bedford, following Ralph Waldo Emerson's footsteps and his New Bedford sources of inspiration; we'll also explore the vibrant Acushnet Avenue district of New Bedford with former Mayor John Bullard's autobiography, Hometown.

Walking Book Tour participants on the beach at West Island, FairhavenWhat’s a walking book tour, anyway? It’s the opportunity to get outside with fellow book lovers and explore a new corner of the South Coast and wonderful books with some connection to the South Coast.

When and where is the next walking book tour? We're excited to feature Mattapoisett resident Kimberly Ward's book Crew of Three: How Bold Dreams and Detailed Plans Launched Our Family's Sailing Adventure about the two years she spent sailing with her family.

We'll start from the beautiful daffodil garden she left behind to spend 2 years on the family's 34' sailboat. From there, we'll explore the trails and marshes of the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Brandt Island Cove District with Kimberly.

The April 16 event is FREE but pre-registration below is required here. 

Then in May, we'll gather in Onset Village to explore Dwyer Murphy's inspiration for The Stolen Coast. Last summer, all our neighbors were sitting at the beach tearing through it. It's a fun and fast read. And Dwyer Murphy's edgy love for the area shines through as he creates a world of shifty and engaging characters.

Join us as we explore his book and the inspiration for its locale, as much a character as any of the people in the book.

Please register for the May 11 event here.