Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Bootleggers, Bookies, and The Graw: Was Havre de Grace Really 'Little Chicago'?, Part 2
Havre de Grace
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
1830
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Bootleggers, Bookies, and The Graw: Was Havre de Grace Really 'Little Chicago'?, Part 2
During the Prohibition era, Havre de Grace gained a reputation for lawlessness, liquor, and larger-than-life characters. With its bustling racetrack-The Graw-serving as a magne ..
An Evening with the Bruntletts - North Vancouver
North Vancouver
Friday, October 10, 2025
1900
- 1800
20.50 CAD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Celebrated authors, advocates, and former Vancouverites Melissa and Chris Bruntlett return to Canada to share their story of relocating their young family to the Dutch city of Delft, and how becoming Dutch citizens reshaped their lives. In their book Curbing Traffic: ..
Have E-trike Will Travel
North Vancouver
Thursday, October 9, 2025
1300
- 1400
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Listen to Mark's ELECTRIC-fying story about how an E-trike changed his life for the better.
Learn about e-triking!
See, Touch, and maybe even Try Out his Trike!
Booking preferred but not required
Category: Community | Libraries ..
Merritt Dialogue Speaker Series - Reframe
Oakland
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1900
- 2100
25.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Don't miss out on "Reframe" - the inaugural event of the Bay Area Book Festival's new Merritt Dialogue Speaker Series. Tickets are selling at a good clip, so you'll want to purchase before they run out. Author, historian and activist Rebecca Solnit in conversation wi ..
Wildlife Wednesday at the Zoo - McNeil River State Game Sanctuary: 58 Years of Bears Being Bears
Anchorage
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1900
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
In the southwest corner of Cook Inlet lies McNeil River State Game Sanctuary. This crown jewel of Alaska is renowned for playing host to one of the great wildlife spectacles of our planet: one of the largest seasonal congregations of brown bears in the world. But a ..
'Buddie Talk Xtra' online with Rachael Smith
Scotland
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1500
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join Paul and I online on paisleyradio.com for this episode of 'Buddie Talk Xtra' where Paul surprised me and told me that I was the guest!
Hear me chat about why I started my ladies social group, how I got involved with 'Paisley Heritage' and how I became a chat ..
Annual GradSEA Writers Harvest
West Lafayette
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
1700
- 1900
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Writers Harvest brings together the Purdue and local communities for an evening of poetry and prose readings to raise food and funds for the Food Finders Drive Away Hunger Campaign. In addition to readings by Purdue Creative Writing students and faculty, we will ..
Performing Under Pressure: Delivering Excellence in Imperfect Conditions _ Jim Perona _ Mon 6 Oct
Naperville
Monday, October 6, 2025
1730
- 1830
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Riverwalk Adult Day Services is hosting this outstanding performance lecture. As a Keynote Concert Speaker, Award-Winning Events Performer and Author, Performing Under Pressure draws from Jim's performance career to highlight how we can adapt when things don't go as ..
The Forum: The Future of the Arts and the Regeneration of San Francisco
San Francisco
Sunday, October 5, 2025
1300
- 1430
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
San Francisco is home to some of the nation's most important and forward-thinking arts institutions. What is their role in shaping a city in the process of revitalization? How are they themselves being shaped by this fast-evolving landscape? Especially against a back ..
Burke Branch Friends--Fall 2025 Book Sale
Alexandria
Thursday, October 2, 2025
1500
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Burke Branch Friends will host its Fall 2025 Book Sale from October 2 - October 5, 2025 at the Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library. Featuring 8,000 books covering 26 categories, all ages.
Category: Community | Libraries ..
Author Talk with Bruce Holsinger
Alexandria
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1900
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Celebrate Virginia Humanities' 50th Anniversary during this special Virginia Center for the Book event at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Alexandria. Join us for an evening with author Bruce Holsinger, who will be discussing his latest book, Culpability. This novel ex ..
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Athens
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
1200
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Browse more than 20,000 books - in great condition and at even better prices! This exceptional sale also includes vinyl, graphic novels, puzzles, and more. Don't miss the huge selection of vintage and one-of-a-kind books. All proceeds benefit the Athens library. Come ..
Book Signing by Alyson Torns
Hatfield
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1130
- 1400
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
As part of H'arts in Mind Open Studios, Alyson Torns, Poet and Artist will be doing a book signing to promote her poetry book 'Reflections a window into a life.
She will be narrating some of her poetry. As well as artwork from over 30 artists 2D, 3D paintings glass ..
RomCon: Fall in Love
Westminster
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1730
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Fall in Love with romance lit at RomCon 2025, an after-hours romance convention at the library! Mingle with romance authors, explore themed genre tables, and enjoy a night packed with activities-including romance bingo, swoon-worthy crafts, and playful "Love Line" pa ..
Kaleideum After Dark: Book Clubbin'
Winston-Salem
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1830
- 2130
20.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Throw it back to the days of Scholastic Book Fairs with a grown-up twist at Kaleideum After Dark: Book Clubbin'! In partnership with Bookmarks, this literary night out is the perfect lead-up to the Bookmarks Festival at the end of September. Sip on the signature cock ..
PechaKucha Night
Bozeman
Thursday, September 11, 2025
1840
- 2100
9.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
At 5' 4" and 120 pounds, large animal veterinarian Kelsey Martin has had her hands full going up against Montana's finest 2,000-pound beef cattle on a daily basis.
Kelsey combines corny, country-fried comedy with honest, gritty vulnerability to discuss a professio ..
In Conversation with Wade Davis
Vancouver
Thursday, September 11, 2025
1830
- 2000
40.00 CAD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The conversation will be hosted by award-winning CBC journalist and UBC professor Kathryn Gretsinger. Drawing from decades of fieldwork, Dr. Davis reflects on the stories, places and experiences that shape our understanding of culture, memory, nature and meaning. Fro ..
Visiting Writers Series: Shelby Van Pelt "Remarkably Bright Creatures"
Hickory
Thursday, September 11, 2025
1900
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the author of the novel that has captivated readers around the world.
A New York Times bestseller and recipient of the 2023 McLaughlin-Esstman-Stearns First Novel Prize from The Writer's Center, "Remarkably Bright Creatures ..
Happy Hour and Texas Author Interview with Stephen Harrigan
Austin
Thursday, September 11, 2025
1800
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Texas Author Series welcomes author Stephen Harrigan to Chez Zee. Join us September 11 at Chez Zee for the next installment of our Texas Author Series happy hour featuring longtime Texas Monthly contributor and bestselling author Stephen Harrigan. Your host, Cari ..
GMALL Presents - The State and Future of American Democracy
Vermont
Thursday, September 11, 2025
1730
- 1900
20.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
In this moderated conversation, Governor Patrick will draw from his experience as a two-term governor, civil rights attorney, and national political leader to examine the political challenges and opportunities facing us today.
From coalition-building to policy pri ..
PechaKucha Night
Bozeman
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
1840
- 2100
9.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
At 5' 4" and 120 pounds, large animal veterinarian Kelsey Martin has had her hands full going up against Montana's finest 2,000-pound beef cattle on a daily basis.
Kelsey combines corny, country-fried comedy with honest, gritty vulnerability to discuss a professio ..
Art as Inspiration: An Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
Atlantic City
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
1800
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for this five-week online poetry workshop. Write to inspiring prompts, get insightful feedback and connect with a supportive community of writers.
When everyday life doesn’t inspire us, we can turn to other art forms to move us. Learn how to build a friend ..
Pearl S. Buck Award Ceremony
Lynchburg
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
1700
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
In 1972, during the Vietnam War, she was immortalized in a Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph that depicted her at age 9 running naked in agony following a napalm strike in Trang Bang, Vietnam. Once a living symbol of the atrocities of war, for nearly 30 years Phuc ha ..
Community Book Club
California
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
0700
- 1700
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and Friends of the Library Santa Ynez Valley in reading "The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride" by Joe Siple. There will be opportunities to meet Joe and discuss his book November 4-6. Please scan the the QR code on the fl ..
An Evening with Lloyd Kahn Publisher and Author of Shelter Books with Bill Steen Straw Bale Builder
Santa Barbara
Sunday, September 7, 2025
1830
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Santa Barbara Permaculture Network presents
"Shelter is More than a Roof Over Your Head"
A Beautiful Conversation and Presentation of Years of Alternative Building Knowledge
with Lloyd Kahn of Shelter Books,
joined by Bill Steen of the Canelo Project
S ..
Faith in a Time of Monsters
Seattle
Saturday, September 6, 2025
1800
- 2100
35.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
As our nation is experiencing great turmoil and division, faith institutions have a unique role to play in healing our national rupture. Valley and Mountain Fellowship--a progressive faith community--is committed to helping create a more just world. To this end, we h ..
44th ANNUAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDS, SAT., SEPT. 6, 2:00 PM, SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
San Francisco
Saturday, September 6, 2025
1400
- 1700
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Northern California's vibrant literary scene will celebrate Saturday, September 6, 2025, 2:00pm, Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library, Civic Center, San Francisco, when the 44th annual Northern California Book Awards will recognize books published in 2024 by ..
Dark Fantasy Book Signing: Tower of Ash and Darkness by C.L. Shivers
Hayden
Saturday, September 6, 2025
1400
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join dark fantasy author C.L. Shivers for a special book signing and meet-the-author event in celebration of her debut novel, Tower of Ash and Darkness.
Step into a world of forbidden love, ancient power, and haunting secrets as you meet the author behind this gri ..
Untold Secrets of Baby Doe and Silver Dollar Tabor
Denver
Saturday, September 6, 2025
1430
- 1530
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Thursday, September 4, 6 pm: Tattered Cover Bookstore, Denver
Saturday, September 6, 2:30 pm: Center for Colorado Women's History, Denver
The Unsolved Mystery of Silver Dollar Tabor
The truth about Silver Dollar Tabor's fate remains shrouded in mystery. In the t ..
Tell Your Story Book Launch
Bucksport
Saturday, September 6, 2025
1300
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Come to the book launch, hear some great music, and watch artists create for this special cork and canvas event.
Category: Arts | Books and Literature ..
Extraordinary Lovers Talk, Healing Puja, and Book Signing
NY
Friday, September 5, 2025
1830
- 2130
55.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Extraordinary Lovers talk is about how we were all sold a lie that we would find another person, fall in love and live "Happily ever after." The talk takes the shame, guilt and feelings of failure away from people who never learned any skills for relating. All of ..
Happily Ever After Book Festival
Sevierville
Friday, September 5, 2025
1700
- 1600
50.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Romance book festival celebrating all types of romance books and their authors, with celebrities and vendors also in attendance. Panels, masquerade ball, and other events also planned. September 5-7, 2025
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Future Focus by TEDxStLouis Women
St Louis
Friday, September 5, 2025
1500
- 1900
45.94 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Our live, ticketed events feature three experiences to engage our audience: On Stage: Our amazing lineup of speakers and performers deliver their ideas worth sharing in less than 15 minutes each. Networking: Mix and mingle with innovators, thought-leaders, peers, and ..
SILVER ECHOES: The Unsolved Mystery of Silver Dollar Tabor
Denver
Thursday, September 4, 2025
1800
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Untold Secrets of Baby Doe and Silver Dollar Tabor
Join acclaimed historical novelist Rebecca Rosenberg for a captivating deep dive into the lives of Colorado's legendary figures, Baby Doe and Silver Dollar Tabor.
"Silver Echoes" Colorado Book Tour Dates:
- Sunday ..
book launch
Winchester
Thursday, September 4, 2025
1900
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Dai will be in conversation with award-winning author Johanna Barnard and will discuss his new thriller, his writing process and how he gets his ideas. There will be a Q&A to finish. The event is hosted by P&G Wells.
Category: Arts | Books & Literature | Book Sign ..
Untold Secrets of Baby Doe and Silver Dollar Tabor
Boulder
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
1830
- 1930
5.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Unsolved Mystery of Silver Dollar Tabor
The truth about Silver Dollar Tabor's fate remains shrouded in mystery. In the tumultuous Prohibition era, authorities closed the books on her case, deeming a horrific scalding incident her demise. But her mother, the stea ..
Secular Salon: Jonathan Elmer 'Standing up to populist politics'
Durham
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
1900
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
A Talk by Jonathan Elmer - Local Green Party Councillor. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking evening as Jonathan Elmer, Green Party Councillor, explores how we can challenge the rise of populist politics and its impact on urgent environmental action. This e ..
The Unsolved Mystery of Silver Dollar Tabor
Estes Park
Monday, September 1, 2025
1600
- 1730
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Unsolved Mystery of Silver Dollar Tabor
The truth about Silver Dollar Tabor's fate remains shrouded in mystery. In the tumultuous Prohibition era, authorities closed the books on her case, deeming a horrific scalding incident her demise. But her mother, the stea ..
SILVER ECHOES: The Unsolved Mystery of Silver Dollar Tabor
Leadville
Sunday, August 31, 2025
1600
- 1730
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
SILVER ECHOES: The Unsolved Mystery of Silver Dollar Tabor
The truth about Silver Dollar Tabor's fate remains shrouded in mystery. In the tumultuous Prohibition era, authorities closed the books on her case, deeming a horrific scalding incident her demise. But her m ..
Innovation Luncheon: Lessons from The College of Constructive Hell-Raising
Dallas
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
1130
- 1300
55.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
How does political Change really happen? Does it come from the top, down, or the bottom, up? Is it more often propelled by desire to do the right thing, or desperation? Is it won by fact-based policy debates, or guile? Where do you go to learn how to win Change? Espe ..
A Night with Mark Hendrickson
Mount Vernon
Thursday, August 21, 2025
1800
- 1900
55.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Mount Vernon Bulldog legend and dual-sport professional athlete Mark Hendrickson is returning to Mount Vernon for a one-night-only speaking engagement at the historic Lincoln Theatre on Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 PM. This exclusive, 60-minute event promises unforget ..
Sonoma Speaker Series: In Conversation with ROY TUSCANY AND ALANA NICHOLS
Sonoma
Monday, August 11, 2025
1900
- 2030
40.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Roy Tuscany is a self-motivated, adaptable, and transformational leader who creates dynamic work environments and develops innovative opportunities that further High Fives Foundation's organizational goals. Originally from Vermont, he was raised by hard-working paren ..
Rising Tide Writers Presentation
Barnstable
Saturday, August 9, 2025
1300
- 1500
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Come and hear these creative people read from their works and maybe act them out. We have been meeting for 16 years and have published more than
26 books. Please attend our free presentation and enjoy!
Category: Classes / Courses | Creative and Performing Arts | ..
St Hilda's College Crime Fiction Weekend - Detecting the Gothic
Oxford
Friday, August 8, 2025
0900
- 1700
269.00 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
From The Woman in White and The Murders in the Rue Morgue to the most modern of monsters and their makers, a fascination with the Gothic has always lent colour to crime fiction.
As the summer sizzles, let the shadows creep in at our 32nd Crime Fiction Weekend wher ..
Robert Rebuschatis meet and greet regarding his novel Harvest and the Crush
Santa Rosa
Saturday, July 26, 2025
1200
- 1500
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Meet the author. Hear his tale set in the local wine and restaurant business. Bob is UC Berkeley graduate, founder of Sourdough Rebo's restaurant, and a 40 year wine country veteran.
Category: Arts | Books and Literature | Book Signings ..
A Gallerist's Perspective: A Conversation with Yng-Ru Chen at the Cahoon Museum of American Art
Barnstable
Thursday, July 24, 2025
1400
- 1500
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Yng-Ru Chen, founder and CEO of Praise Shadows Gallery in Brookline, MA joins Sarah Johnson, Executive Director and CEO of the Cahoon Museum of American Art, in a conversation exploring the work of exhibiting artist Duke Riley and the role of the gallery in developin ..
8th annual Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest) FREE!
Detroit
Sunday, July 20, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
8th Annual Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest)! FREE!
Sunday, July 20, 2025
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Eastern Market
Shed 5
2934 Russell Street
Detroit, Michigan
Entry is FREE!
8th Annual Detroit Bookfest will feature vendors selling......yo ..
Weaving An Address - Curator Tour and Author Talk
Concord
Saturday, July 19, 2025
1500
- 1730
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The public is invited to a free program exploring The Umbrella Arts Center's outdoors public art ramble, Weaving an Address, a site-specific exhibition of work by prominent Black artists commemorating colonial-era Black residents of Concord's famed Walden Woods.
O ..
Latina Legacies: Brunch, Book, and Film Premiere with Dr. Sarah McNamara
Tampa
Saturday, July 19, 2025
1100
- 1230
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The event will premiere a short film on the history of the 1937 Antifascist March and highlight the importance of preserving the stories of the Latinas who shaped Ybor City. Book signing and author meet and greet to follow the event. Guests must register in advance t ..
Author Talk: Jan Jacobi
St Louis
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
1300
- 1400
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us at the Field House Museum on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for a compelling Author Talk with Jan Jacobi, as he presents his latest work, Lincoln and Douglas. This gripping narrative begins in 1849, as Abraham Lincoln-believing his political ..