On Books and Their Harbors
On Books and Their Harbors was born out of a desire to hold space for celebration in a time which has been heavy and grief-filled, space for connection in a moment when we’re all having to keep one another at a physical distance, space to honor the labor that it takes to make art, and to help books find their way to readers. This spring, we watched as book tours, in-person readings, book club meetings, lectures, and bookstore signings were cancelled in the interest of maintaining public safety.
We’ve watched and listened as many writers have struggled to reconcile the need to share their own books, with the extraordinary challenges this pandemic has created, and their grief and awareness of our collective struggle, not just as a people or a nation, but as a world. And just as quickly, we’ve watched with amazement and gratitude, as communities and organizations have come together to re-envision what it means to gather as writers and readers and drea