Live Online: Author Talks

Live Online: Author Talks is a unique opportunity to connect with two or three bestselling authors per month online. Each live event will include an interactive Q&A session where participants can ask questions directly to the author. Enjoy a vibrant mix of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders on a wide range of interesting topics. Register for live events in advance and view recordings of past events at any time.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter
With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver
Tuesday, March 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, April 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series
Tuesday, April 14th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT

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Past Event Recordings

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code
Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT

Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr
Director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in the Center for Advanced Sleep Medicine
Wednesday, March 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun - In Conversation with Jenn Lueke
Recipe Developer and Social Media Star
Thursday, March 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM PST

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