Gregory Maguire’s Enchanting New Tale: The Brides of Maracoor

September 15, 2021

The debut of a new book by Concordian Gregory Maguire is always cause for celebration in our town. His best-selling books, including Wicked, A Wild Winter Swan, Hiddensee, and others are loved by readers around the world.

This October, Gregory will launch a new spin-off sequel series, Another Day. Expanding on the characters we’ve come to love from his initial series, The Wicked Years (which included Wicked), the first in this series is The Brides of Maracoor, featuring Elphaba’s granddaughter and a few familiar faces from Oz—all in a fantastically new setting filled with a new and compelling cast of characters.

Henry David Thoreau Debuts in a Documentary

HENRY DAVID THOREAU, a new, three-part, three-hour film examines the life and work of Concord’s 19th-century writer in the context of antebellum New England and the larger United States, as well as through the universal themes he focused on in his writings: an individual’s relationship to the state, how to live an authentic life, our connection to nature, and the impact of race on American life. Ultimately, HENRY DAVID THOREAU presents a portrait of a man both rooted in his time and speaking far beyond it. By placing his life and writings within the great moral struggles of the 19th century, the film underscores why Thoreau endures as a guide to the tensions and possibilities of American democracy—offering wisdom and provocation as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

Discover the Battle Road

The road to revolution continues. In September 1774, leaders in Suffolk County adopted a sweeping plan of resistance that called for boycotts, militia organization, and defiance of British authority. Learn more in "The Suffolk Resolves of 1774: A Comprehensive Plan of Defiance." Speaking of roads, spring is a great time to visit nearby towns. Map out your journey with "A Monumental Road Trip in the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area."