Meet the Author

Meet and greet bestselling authors at the library. Our Meet the Author series gives readers and aspiring writers the opportunity to hear from seasoned, successful writers. Past events have featured prolific authors such as Carl Hiassen, Kate DiCamillo, Rick Yancey, and Mary Jane Clark.

Upcoming Events

Author Talk with Madeline Miller

Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics

Registration Required
Thursday March 21 7:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her process in retelling Greek classics.

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No Registration Required
Sunday March 24 2:00pm

Orlando Public Library (Library Central)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; General Events

Meet & greet local authors at our Local Authors Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.

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Author Talk: Smithsonian

The Foods, People, and Innovations that Feed Us

Registration Required
Tuesday April 2 2:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us–A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

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Author Talk with Colum McCann & Diane Foley

From Murder to Atonement-Confronting My Son's Killer

Registration Required
Tuesday April 9 2:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother.

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Southwest Author Series

Featuring Lauren Groff

Registration Required
Friday April 12 7:00pm

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join us for the 17th Annual Southwest Author Series featuring bestselling author, Lauren Groff. Presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips. Book sale and signing to follow.

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Author Talk with Xochitl Gonzalez

A Literary Examination of Power, Love, and Art

Registration Required
Wednesday April 17 8:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last. 

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Wednesday April 24 7:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join authors TJ Alexander, Kaliane Bradley, & Jackie Lau in conversation with Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, the duo behind the romance power-house Christina Lauren.

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Author Talk with Douglas Brunt

Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War 1

Registration Required
Wednesday May 1 3:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

We chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about the bestselling non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I.

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Author Talk with Nina Simon

A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Strong Women

Registration Required
Wednesday May 8 7:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. Join Nina Simon online as chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths.

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Registration Required
Saturday May 18 10:00am

Orlando Public Library (Library Central)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

A day-long celebration of books! Join us for panels and talks from authors from all over the state and a keynote from New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage.

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