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Join bestselling novelist Chris Bohjalian for an evening of conversation about his acclaimed literary fiction. Known for emotionally rich storytelling and thrilling plots, Bohjalian is the author of “Midwives,” an Oprah’s Book Club selection, and “The Flight Attendant,” which became a major Emmy-nominated series on HBO Max. His latest novel...

Join author Lucy H. Hedrick as she transports us to 1930s Reno and its famed “Divorce Colony,” sharing the real‑life history that inspired her debut novel Six Weeks in Reno. Set against the backdrop of Depression‑era Nevada, the story follows women seizing independence through Nevada’s six‑week residency law and “divorce ranches.” Hedrick’s...

Join Sarasota native and writer Isaac Eger for an evening of storytelling and Florida-focused insight. Eger’s essays and features have appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Magazine and Sarasota Magazine, where his distinctive voice captures the quirks, contradictions and beauty of life in the Sunshine State. After years...

Award-winning authors G.L. Pedersen and J.M. Naughton write about real women often overlooked by history. Their book "The Crystal Ball Chronicles" is a must-read for fans of true crime. In Pedersen's latest book, "Unbreakable Healer," she tells the story of Dr. Mabel E. Elliott, a physician and medical missionary who...

Join former FBI special agent Robert K. Wittman for an afternoon of true crime and cultural history. As founder of the FBI’s Art Crime Team, Wittman led undercover operations that recovered more than $300 million in stolen art and cultural property worldwide. He is the author of the New York...

Join New York Times bestselling author and science storyteller Sam Kean for an engaging evening at Gulf Gate Library. Known for popular titles like “The Icepick Surgeon” and “The Disappearing Spoon,” Kean is celebrated for turning true stories of scientific discovery into page-turning narratives. He will be discussing his lates...

Enjoy Family Day fun with author-illustrator Ben Clanton, author of the popular Narwhal and Jelly series. There will also be story time. crafts and food trucks too! The schedule is: 10:15 a.m. - Story time 11 a.m. - Meet Narwhal & Jelly creator Ben Clanton for an author talk and...

Join internationally acclaimed author Amy Tan for a special evening hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Tan is the author of seven New York Times bestselling books, including “The Joy Luck Club,” “The Bonesetter’s Daughter,” and her newest release, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles.” Her work, which spans fiction...

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author and environmental historian Jack E. Davis for a discussion of his acclaimed nonfiction book “The Bald Eagle: The Improbable Journey of America’s Bird.” Davis blends American history, nature and cultural identity in compelling narratives that illuminate the nation's environmental legacy. Off the Page is a literary...