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Library Speakers Consortium

The Library Speakers Consortium brings you live-streamed events with interactive Q&A, so you can connect with the minds behind the books you love.

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We've partnered with the Library Speakers Consortium to bring you a series of exclusive online events featuring fascinating authors and thought leaders.

Here's what you can expect:

Live-streamed talks: Hear firsthand about the inspiration, creative process, and stories behind your favorite books.

Interactive Q&A sessions: Get your questions answered and engage directly with the authors.

Access anytime, anywhere: Participate from the comfort of your home using your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

On-demand recordings: Missed a live event? No problem! Catch up on past talks at your convenience.

Browse the schedule of upcoming author talks and watch past events.

Upcoming Events

Thu Feb 05

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures

Online Event

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Thu Feb 12

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, & 400 Years of Black Womens Magic

Online Event

Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s The Conjuring of America celebrates 400 years of Black women’s magic—honoring the hidden power of Mammies, Voodoo Queens, Blues Women, and Midwives who kept traditions alive.

Tue Feb 24

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum

Online Event

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

Wed Mar 04

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories

Online Event

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities.

Thu Mar 12

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic

Online Event

Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.

Tue Mar 24

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis

Online Event

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.