Live Online Author Talks

Live Online: Author Talks is a unique opportunity to connect with two or three bestselling authors per month online. Each live event will include an interactive Q&A session where participants can ask questions directly to the author. Enjoy a vibrant mix of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders on a wide range of interesting topics. Register for live events in advance and view recordings of past events at any time. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Registration is required. It's FREE! Visit libraryc.org/jclibrary to register, submit questions to the author, and view more Online Author Talks.

Thursday, April 30, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Live Online: Author Talk with Author and Poet Jason Reynolds
Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, "Coach," the fifth and last entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?

Tuesday, May 5, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Live Online: Author Talk with Health & Wellness Expert Radhi Devlukia-Shetty
How can singing to your food and eating dessert before dinner improve your digestion, skin, and overall well-being? Bestselling author and entrepreneur Radhi Devlukia-Shetty takes us on a journey, written with generosity and kindness, in her book "JoyFull."

Thursday, May 7, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Live Online: Author Talk with Award-Winning Author Marjan Kamali
Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, "The Lion Women of Tehran."

Tuesday, May 12
Live Online: Author Talk with Theoretical Neuroscientist and Inventor Dr. Vivienne Ming
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, "Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People."

Thursday, May 14, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm