Open Mic & Book Launch Experience

Woodstock author and poet Karen Warinsky will continue the launch of her new book, Beauty & Ashes, on December 11th at A Great Notion Bookstore from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A Great Notion is at 65 Southbridge St. in Auburn, MA, and was voted the best bookstore in Central MA in 2024 and 2025.

Beauty & Ashes covers the political and the personal, the destructive and the wonderful moments of life. Warinsky is an award-winning poet who has published widely since 2011, is a Best of the Net nominee and a former finalist of the Montreal International Poetry Contest, among other honors. The evening will include a raffle, refreshments and an open mic and the public is invited. Email karen.warinsky@gmail.com to reserve an open mic spot.