The NER Ulysses Reading Series is a biannual, in-person reading series hosted in Middlebury College’s vibrant and accessible Humanities House (115 Franklin Street). Named after artist James MacDonell’s Visualizing Ulysses series of schematic prints, which hang throughout the house, this series celebrates new work by writers at all stages of their careers.

Featuring a curated mix of New England Review contributors, local authors, and promising Middlebury student writers, the NER Ulysses Reading Series produces a lively and thought-provoking experience that demonstrates the breadth and complexity of our literary moment. Past Ulysses readers include Devon Walker-Figueroa, Noah Warren, Sam DeFlitch, Christopher Warren, Ann Dávila Cardinal, and more.

Light fare and specialty mocktails inspired by Visualizing Ulysses are served at each reading. All events are free and open to the public.

Help us support authors and keep these events free and open to the public by making a gift directly to the reading series. Gifts will cover travel and performance stipends for non-student authors, as well as refreshments, posters, and publicity.

Prints from James MacDonell’s Visualizing Ulysses series