Online Author Talks

Meet the authors behind your favorite books—right from home. We offer talks from a variety of authors, viewable live or later.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

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 11:00 AM PDT

The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter with David O. Stewart
Award-Winning Historian and Bestselling Author of Impeached and The Summer of 1787
Tuesday, September 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

From Her Mesa to Yours: Authentic Family-Style Cooking with Jenny Martinez
Internet Sensation and Bestselling Author
Thursday, September 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

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Past Event Recordings

Preserving the Seasons: The Art of Canning, Jamming, and More with Holly Capelle
Expert Home Preserver and Cook
Thursday, August 6th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

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 9:00 AM PDT

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 11:00 AM PDT

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