Above: A look at the next two month of the virtual events featuring bestselling authors. (images edited from library flyers and promos on library website)
The Southborough Library is continuing to offer the virtual author talk series. The first up may be of interest both for adults and younger readers.
The series features:
bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.
The series features 2-3 live events per month. If you can’t make the live events, you can still watch the recordings afterwards, which will be added to the existing library of streaming videos.
As with all library events, participation is free to the public. Anyone can take advantage of the opportunity, but registration is required for the live talks.
Here’s what’s on tap for the next several weeks:
The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk
Tuesday, August 5th at 2:00 – 3:00 pm
The author of The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds will “Delve into the fascinating world of birds”. The event description notes that the history of birds dates back to their start as dinosaurs. “Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children’s stories.” The topic may interest older children as well as adults.
To learn more and register, click here.
Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston
Wednesday, August 20th at 7:00 pm
The author of the popular LGBT romantic comedy Red, White, and Royal Blue will discuss her latest novel, The Pairing, about two bisexual exes who accidentally book the same European food and wine tour.
To learn more and register, click here.
How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich
Thursday, August 28th at 2:00 – 3:00 pm
The author will outline her strategies for mastering “the daily grind” and “thrive through adversity”, as detailed in her new book Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough).
To learn more and register, click here.
On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00 pm
The author will discuss her “magical office comedy” series of novels, Assistant to the Villain, based on her viral TikTok series.
To learn more and register, click here.
Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher
Wednesday, September 10th at 2:00 – 3:00 pm
The author of The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More will provide “immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate”
To learn more and register, click here.
Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry
Wednesday, September 17th at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The author of Enough is Enuf will discuss the “surprisingly hilarious” history of “troublemakers like Mark Twain” and other authors “who broke all the rules” in their failed efforts to simplify English spelling.
To learn more and register, click here.
Plus, three more are already scheduled for October:
- Thursday, October 2nd at 2:00 pm – Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
- Thursday, October 9th at 7:00 pm – 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo
- Wednesday, October 29th at 2:00 pm – Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
For more information or to register for any of the author talks, visit bit.ly/sbliblsc. There you can also find links for the following talks that took place over the past 3 years. They cover a diverse array of subjects and genres including children’s author talks appropriate for kids
