If you haven’t been able to attend one of the events featuring Selected Letters of John Updike editor James Schiff and Michael Updike, the author’s son, here’s your chance: The Brattleboro Literary Festival invites everyone to join them on Wednesday, May 13, … Continue reading →

John Updike, who died in 2009, would have been 93 today. Here’s how his bedroom at The John Updike Childhood Home,117 Philadelphia Avenue, in Shillington, Pa., looks now. The dogwood tree planted a year later, on his first birthday, still … Continue reading →

John Updike Society member Christopher Love, who directs American Writers in France study-abroad for The University of Alabama, said that he will teach Updike as one of the mid-20th century writers who resided in or traveled in France—a course he … Continue reading →

It was a long time coming, and Linda George Grimes, the woman who spearheaded the campaign to honor John Updike with a plaque, was not there to see the fruits of her labors. She passed away in March at age … Continue reading →

The Local News reported on April 12 that the Ipswich Historical Commission has finalized details for the John Updike plaque unveiling at the Caldwell Building, 15 S. Main St., in Ipswich, Mass. on April 28, 2023. The plaque will be … Continue reading →

John Updike made Ipswich internationally famous, and the small north shore town near Boston will acknowledge his impact on April 28, 2023 with a plaque and celebration. When John Updike first moved to Ipswich he wrote in a home office … Continue reading →

John Updike, born this day in 1932, would have turned 90 today. From 1958-2009, Updike published roughly one book every year. He remains one of the most lauded American writers of the 20th century, being one of just four writers … Continue reading →

LOCATION: Under the grape arbor of The John Updike Childhood Home, 117 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington, Pa. In case of bad weather, indoor seating will be limited to the first 25 people in attendance. The event will also be streamed on … Continue reading →

Hear Updike Society member Yoav Fromer (author of The Moderate Imagination: The Political Though of John Updike and the Decline of New Deal Liberalism) in conversation with history professor Michael Kazin, whose most recent book was named an Editor’s Choice … Continue reading →

Miranda Updike‘s new work can be seen the in group show “Territory,” which opens March 1 and runs through March 31, 2017 at the Paula Estey Gallery, 3 Harris St., Newburyport, Mass. The opening “PEG party” is scheduled for March … Continue reading →

Gail McCarthy of the Gloucester Times posted an article earlier today on “Remembering a portrait artist; Celebration to recall legacy of Aphia Carman.” A celebration slated for 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2016, will be held at “the barn” on 43 … Continue reading →

In case you missed the talk on “Family Archaeology: Pictures, Objects, Words” that David Updike gave at the Third Biennial John Updike Society Conference at Alvernia University, you can see him deliver that same presentation at the Belmont Public Library, … Continue reading →

On Thursday, November 19, 2015, David Updike will speak “On Being a Character in Your Father’s Stories” at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in … Continue reading →

It’s tough keeping up with Updike’s talented offspring, but here’s the latest on artists Michael and Miranda Updike: This month you can see Michael Updike‘s new work at four venues: September 10—Cape Ann Farmer’s Market, 3-6:30pm, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA September 12-13—Laudholm Nature … Continue reading →

WGBH-Boston has announced “Reading Hearts: The BPR Summer Book Club,” a three-month, no boundaries, interactive book club hosted by Alex Beam. In other words, you can read along, and listen in on the conversation with callers about each of the … Continue reading →

Germany’s Ambassador Peter Wittig and his wife Huberta von Voss-Wittig have been hosting The Berliner Salon—a series of literary events—since they first took up residence in Washington, D.C. The events have typically featured German and American authors, and on October 8 … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, Updike biographer Adam Begley will be interviewed by Professor Jacques Berlinerblau of the Program for Jewish Civilization on “John Updike and the Jews.” The program is scheduled for 12 p.m. at Georgetown University and it is free … Continue reading →