Porter Square Books Boston Edition hosted a standing-room-only launch celebration for Lori Gold's novel Romantic Friction (Mira). The event, held in the GrubStreet event space, included a social hour for writers, book clubs, GrubStreet students, and industry professionals, plus readings by GrubStreet students (pictured, l.-r.), Melinda Baker, Lily Goldberg, Lori Gold, Robyn Lynch, and Ellen Comley. (photo: Florann Estiler)