# Event Details - **Event Name**: Emerson Whitney with Myles Taylor: O Mother - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Read on for important details for this Brookline Booksmith event.About this EventJoin us at Brookline Booksmith to celebrate the release of O Mother with author Emerson Whitney, in conversation with Myles Taylor.Register for the event!RSVP to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. In the event that we reach capacity and have to close RSVPs, there will not be a waiting list.Get your copy!EVENT ATTENDEES: Preorder your copy of O Mother through this page. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. Books can be picked up 30 minutes before the event in the event space.CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT? Preorder the book here to have it signed, and choose to have it held for pickup or shipped from the store!Book orders are processed for pickup or shipping after ticket sales have closed.Event accessibilityThis event will take place at street level.If possible, events are livestreamed. Check out our store YouTube channel for livestream updates.ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event.Please email us at ticketing@brooklinebooksmith.com as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. Seats are limited.We will do our best to serve your needs! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3bf2eaf0-be76-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg O MotherFrom the acclaimed author of Heaven and Daddy Boy.Emerson Whitney didn’t plan to go home. After a childhood shaped by their mother’s addiction and heartbreaks, keeping their distance felt safer. They built a life far away, working constantly and ignoring the searing pain of a chronic disorder. But their body had other plans. When exhaustion finally forced them to stop, Emerson turned east at last, toward home, toward their mom.O Mother brings us back into Emerson Whitney’s generous, searching mind as they return to the rural Maine island of their childhood, of sea spray and lobster pots and ship-themed home decor. Visions of a different future begin to flood in, of them and their mom living side by side, peaceful at last, tending to chickens and watching reality TV.But Emerson's return does not go as planned. Despite being just a few miles away, their mother is distant, hard to pin down, and they struggle to connect. Emerson can tell something is off, but old patterns are hard to break. When Emerson receives the devastating news of their mother’s suicide, they begin to trace her story back, unraveling the hidden forces that conspired to make her life unlivable. What follows is an exploration into disability, diagnosis, and self-acceptance.With a sensitive eye to the world, Emerson seeks to understand their mom’s complicated fate, and wonders what, if anything, it might teach them about their own future.Emerson Whitney is a writer and a professor. Their book Heaven, McSweeney's 2020, was named a "best book" by the AV Club, PAPER, Literary Hub, Refinery29, Ms. Magazine, Chicago Review of Books, the Observer, and the Seattle Times. Heaven was also awarded a Kirkus star and was written about by nonfiction editor at Kirkus, Eric Liebetrau, in a piece called "Queer Memoir Old and New" as a profile of Emerson and Heaven is compared to Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein. Heaven also won a silver medal in the Independent Publisher Book Awards and continues to garner praise. Emerson was named a 2020 Now List awardee in literature alongside Ocean Vuong and Danez Smith by Them magazine. Emerson's writing has appeared in The New Yorker, Los Angeles Review of Books, The Believer, Paris Review, and elsewhere.Myles Taylor (they/he) is a Boston-based transmasculine writer, organizer, educator, Capricorn-Aquarius cusp, and glitter enthusiast. They are the current director and board president of the historic Boston Poetry Slam at the Cantab Lounge and former President of the Emerson Poetry Project. They have been performing and representing Boston at slam tournaments and festivals internationally for nearly a decade. Their debut collection, Masculinity Parable (Game Over Books, 2023) was shortlisted for the Nossrat Yassini Poetry Prize. Their publications can be found at myles-taylor.com, and their neuroses can be found @mylesdoespoems. They live amongst the rats of Allston, MA.About Brookline BooksmithBrookline Booksmith, thriving in the heart of Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Massachusetts, since 1961, is one of New England’s premier independent bookstores. We offer a vast selection of books, ranging from current bestsellers to the most eclectic titles. We are also known for our beautiful and inspired gifts. Customers buy and sell gently used books in our treasured Used Book Cellar and enjoy our bountiful bargain book selection. We host award-winning events series (including our groundbreaking Transnational Literature Series), offering more than 300 author talks, community conversations, and book clubs annually. Find more at brooklinebooksmith.com! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brookline/emerson-whitney-with-myles-taylor-o-mother/100001999704099793 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, tournaments, performances, sports, entertainment, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Brookline Booksmith - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 46.17, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brookline - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Brookline Booksmith - **lat**: 42.34263869999999 - **long**: -71.12171390000003 - **full address**: Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Emerson Whitney with Myles Taylor: O Mother - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/76c6030a215072cd8645a8ba94a31f3b0e1acb6cefeea274eef005ca1e63b65a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8a8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1789216266 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Emerson Whitney with Myles Taylor: O Mother being held? - **A:** Emerson Whitney with Myles Taylor: O Mother takes place on Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Emerson Whitney with Myles Taylor: O Mother? - **A:** Emerson Whitney with Myles Taylor: O Mother is organized by Brookline Booksmith. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Emerson Whitney with Myles Taylor: O Mother is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brookline, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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