View previously broadcasted author talks here.
Supported by the efforts of the Long Beach Public Library Foundation and its generous donors.
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How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts
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An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman
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The Age of Magical Overthinking with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell
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The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune
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On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave
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Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post
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Native Rights and Culture in Fiction: In Conversation with Mona Susan Power
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On Childhood Migration from Central America: In Conversation with Javier Zamora
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Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica: En conversación con Javier Zamora
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A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr.
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Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: Examining the Truths and Fictions We Tell Ourselves with Therapist Lori Gottlieb
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Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
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"Here One Moment" with Liane Moriarty
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Open-minded Living in a Distracted and Divided World with Nate Klemp, PhD
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Capturing the Human Drama of 9/11 and D-Day Through Oral History with Garrett Graff
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An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope with Novelist Shelby Van Pelt
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The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think: Redefining Success for Parents of Teens with Irena Smith, PhD
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Behind the Scenes at the Space Station with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur
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Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade)
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Learn the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th)
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Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade)
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A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade)
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Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell
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Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists – An Author Talk with Freida McFadden
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For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell
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Asian American Representation in Literature with Rebecca F. Kuang
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A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere with Nina Simon
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Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War with Douglas Brunt
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A Literary Examination of Power, Love, and Art with Xochitl Gonzalez
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The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us: A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
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Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of Modern Epics with Madeline Miller
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The World of Eragon and Dragon-Riding Fantasy with International Bestselling Author Christopher Paolini
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A 50-Year Friendship with RBG with NPR Correspondent Nina Totenberg
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Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: An Author (Pep) Talk with Kim Scott
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Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in America in Fiction Writing: A Conversation with Award-Winning Author Jason Mott
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Spice, Spirit, and Swoon—A Guaranteed Happily Ever After with Rom-Com Author Tessa Bailey
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The Lure and Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine with Dr. Robert Lustig
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Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster? How to Avoid the Hidden Traps in Retirement Planning Advice
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Embrace Love in the New Year: A Heartfelt Conversation with Rebecca Serle
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Let's Talk Worldbuilding with YA Fantasy Fiction Superstar Author Victoria Aveyard
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The Power of Women in Science Fiction: Naomi Alderman on Writing Dystopian Worlds
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A Conversation with Joy Harjo, Internationally Renowned Performer, Writer, and Poet of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
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Money Advice & Achieving Financial Success with Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche
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Hollywood, Home, Heart, and Healing: A Conversation with Actor John Stamos
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A Lifetime of Writing: A Conversation with International Bestselling Author John Irving
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Master of Suspense: An Author Talk with Ruth Ware
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European Travel Tips and Tools with Guidebook Author Rick Steves
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How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most – Author Talk with Adam Alter
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My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food – Author Talk with Lidia Bastianich
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Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions – Author Talk with Jeff Selingo
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Chain of Thorns – Author Talk with Cassandra Clare
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The Prophets – Author Talk with New York Times bestselling author Robert Jones, Jr.
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Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir: An Author Talk with Erika L. Sánchez
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The Endless Vessel – Author Talk with Daredevil & She-Hulk author Charles Soule
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The Wishing Pool and Other Stories – Author Talk with Black Panther contributing author Tananarive Due
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An American In Provence – Author Talk with Award-Winning Photographer Jamie Beck
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The Fun Habit – Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D.
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I'm the Girl – Author Talk with Bestselling YA Author Courtney Summers
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Not Funny – Author Talk with Academy Award–Nominated Jena Friedman
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Fox Creek – Author Talk with William Kent Krueger
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Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands – Author Talk with Kate Beaton
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Code Name Sapphire – Author Talk with Pam Jenoff, bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris
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Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours – Author Talk with Celebrity Chef Jernard A. Wells
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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World – Author Talk with David Epstein
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The House of Eve: Author Talk with Sadeqa Johnson, Award-Winning Author of Yellow Wife
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Tastes Like War: Author Talk with Grace M. Cho
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Back in a Spell: Author Talk with Lana Harper
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xkcd Webcomic and What if? Series Creator: Author Talk with Randall Munroe
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Decluttering to Start Your New Year: Author Talk with Dana K. White
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The Gilded Ones Series: Author Talk with Namina Forna
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A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America: Author Talk with Nicole Eustace
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Author Talk with Fredrik Backman: Bestselling Author of A Man Called Ove
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Author Talk with Geraldine Brooks
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How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond with Kwame Christian
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Lessons in Chemistry: Author Talk with Bonnie Garmus
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The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR: Author Talk with Lisa Napoli
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The Diamond Eye: Author Talk with Kate Quinn
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Where The Children Take Us: Author Talk with Zain E. Asher
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Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty – Author Talk with Dr. Aziz Gazipura
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Author Talk with Simon Winchester
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Raising Thrivers: Parenting Tips & Tools to Help Kids Thrive in an Uncertain World – Author Talk with Dr. Michele Borba
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Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact – Author Talk with Liz Wiseman
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The Beauty in Breaking: Author Talk with Michele Harper
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Long Bright River: Author Talk with Liz Moore
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Author Talk with Historian and Pulitzer Prize Winner, Dr. Marcia Chatelain
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity – Author Talk with David Allen
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The Henna Artist: Author Talk with Alka Joshi
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