Upcoming Speakers

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Register for upcoming talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Library, and in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

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 7:00 PM EDT

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 7:00 PM EDT

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace and Reese’s Book Club Pick
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Bittersweet: Exploring the Five Tastes of Dessert with Thalia Ho
Award-Winning Blogger and Author of Wild Sweetness
Thursday, April 23rd 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author
Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty
New York Times Bestselling Author and Health & Wellness Expert
Tuesday, May 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationary Shop and Together Tea
Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming
Award-Winning Theoretical Neuroscientist, Inventor, and “Demented” Author
Tuesday, May 12th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT