Online Author Events

Explore a diverse collection of engaging talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders, both live and on-demand. Perfect for book lovers, book clubs, aspiring writers, or anyone looking to expand their horizons. It's easy to connect with the literary world anytime, anywhere.

Level up your next book club and pair these events with one of our Book Club in a Bag sets. Browse our list of available titles here.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Tuesday, August 4th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

Like a Wave We Break: Overcoming Burnout to Lead with Resilience and Alignment featuring Jane Chen
National Bestselling Author, Internationally Acclaimed Inventor, and Leadership Coach
Wednesday, August 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT

High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Guest List and The Midnight Feast
Thursday, August 27th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

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Past Event Recordings

Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande
Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home
Thursday, July 16th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls, the Will Trent series, and The Good Daughter
Tuesday, July 14th 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT

How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are (and How to End the Cycle) with Renowned Therapy Expert Mark Wolynn
International Bestselling Author and Winner of the 2016 Silver Nautilus Book Award in Psychology
Tuesday, July 7th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

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