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Join us in April for three new author talk presentations! Begin the month with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson and a discussion...

Rebecca Serle, One Italian Summer Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 8 p.m. Register Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations. We’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels, One Italian Summer , In Five Years , The Dinner List and many more. Additionally, in a special preview, Serle will briefly discuss her forthcoming novel (due out on March 5, 2024) Expiration Dates . Daphne Bel

The author talks just keep getting better! In October, cozy up for a chat with New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware followed by a discussion with prolific John Irving about his lifetime of writing. Each talk features the opportunity to participate in author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration. Read on for details on how to register for these and other upcoming talks. Ruth Ware, Master of SuspenseWednesday, October 18 2-3 p.m. You’re invited to tune in as we

Join us in September for this stellar lineup of bestselling authors and thought-provoking writers! Lidia Bastianich Thursday, Sept. 7 | 7-8 p.m. Register Pull up a chair for an evening with award-winning television host and bestselling author Lidia Bastianich as she talks about her memoir  My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food and gives a preview of her newest cookbook, Lidia’s From Our Family Table to Yours: More Than 100 Recipes Made With Love For All Occasio

Our August author lineup sizzles with intriguing and interesting topics. Robert Jones Jr. Tuesday, August 15 |  4-5 p.m. Robert Jones, Jr. (formerly known online as “Son of Baldwin”) is a Brooklyn-based, award-winning writer. He is the author of  The New York Times  bestselling novel,  The Prophets , which won the 2022 Publishing Triangle Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction and was a 2021 National Book Award for Fiction finalist. His work has been featured in  The New York T

The month of June brings fun and amazing new virtual author talks from a cutting-edge scientist and thought leader, an New York Times bestselling author, and an award-winning author and screenwriter! Each talk features the opportunity to participate in author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration! Read on for details on how to register for these and other upcoming talks.  Mike Rucker, Ph.D.Wednesday, June 7, 4 p.m. Register Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek hap

Check out the featured writers coming to Meet the Author in May. Britt Hawthorne, Raising Anti-Racist Children Wednesday, May 3 |  1-2 p.m. Are you committed to building an antiracist family environment for your children? Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to start. Let Britt Hawthorne—a nationally recognized teacher, advocate and author of Raising Antiracist Children — be your guide. Raising

This month, join us as we spring into more amazing virtual author talks from a New York Times bestselling author and award winning cartoonist! Each talk features the opportunity to participate in author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration! Read on for details on how to register for these and other upcoming talks. Kate Beaton, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands Tuesday, April 4th | 7 – 8 p.m. Register Join us for an enlightening hour online with highly-acclaimed Ka

Register for an exciting trip through time when we welcome  New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff for a discussion about her newest book, Code Name Sapphire . Tuesday, March 28th  |  7 p.m.Via digital live-stream Register Follow Hannah Martel as she races to rescue her cousin’s family from a train bound for Auschwitz in this riviting tale, inspired by true stories of courage and sacrifice. Code Name Sapphire is the latest in a long line of romance

Join celebrity chef and cookbook author Jernard Wells Tuesday, March 21 at 4 p.m. for a chat about his newest cookbook Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours . After growing up in Mississippi, Jernard Wells brought the familiar dishes and bold flavors of the South on his culinary journey to become a chef, restaurateur, and TV host. With Southern Inspired , Jernard continues his journey—retracing the steps of generations of African A

Meet the Author in March features amazing new virtual author talks from New York Times best selling and award winning authors, thought leaders, and a celebrity chef! Each talk features the opportunity to participate in author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration! Read on for details on how to register for these and other upcoming talks.  David Epstein, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Monday, March 13th | 1 – 2 p.m. Register What’s the most ef

2023 continues to deliver exciting virtual author talks from New York Times bestselling and award winning authors! Each talk features the opportunity to participate in author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration! Read on for details on how to register for these and other upcoming talks. Lana Harper, Back in a Spell Thursday, Feb 9  | 7 – 8  p.m. Tune in for a magical evening with New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper as she discusses the enchanting third i

Start the New Year with a new lineup of amazing and exciting virtual author talks from New York Times Best Selling and award winning authors and thought leaders! Read on for details. Remember, each talk features the opportunity to participate in author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration! Namina Forna, The Merciless Ones Saturday, Jan. 7 | 2 – 3 p.m. Join us for an action-packed conversation with New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones series in a