Author Events

Did you know we have the biggest, number one author event series in the country? Each month the St. Louis County Library Foundation brings bestselling and award-winning authors from a variety of genres to the library, offering readers exclusive opportunities to meet and engage with their favorite writers.

Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited; early arrival is highly recommended. Books for signing will be available for purchase at the events. For more information, please call 314-994-3300.

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"Harlem Rhapsody" book cover and color author photo of Victoria Christopher Murray

Victoria Christopher Murray

Bestselling historical fiction author Victoria Christopher Murray shares the extraordinary story of the woman who ignited the Harlem Renaissance. In 1919, high school teacher Jessie Redmon Fauset has been named the literary editor of “The Crisis,” the NAACP’s preeminent magazine. The first Black woman to hold this position, Jessie is poised to achieve literary greatness. Under her leadership, “The Crisis” thrives - discovering young writers like Countee Cullen and Langston Hughes. Jessie has shaped a generation of literary legends, but as she strives to preserve her legacy, she’ll discover the high cost of her unparalleled success.

Thursday, February 6, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
“Last Twilight in Paris” book cover and color author photo

Pam Jenoff

A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel from bestselling author Pam Jenoff. London, 1953. Louise is adjusting to her postwar role as a housewife when she discovers a necklace at a secondhand shop. She is certain she has seen the necklace before, when she worked with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe —and that it holds the key to the mysterious death of a friend. Inspired by a true story, “Last Twilight in Paris” is a gripping mystery and an unforgettable story about the power of love to transcend in the darkest hours.

Friday, February 7, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
"The Snowbirds" book cover and color author photo

Christina Clancy

Novelist Christina Clancy shares a page-turning story of a couple who find their relationship at a crossroads. A couple for thirty years, Kim and Grant’s "separate but together" partnership is running up against the realities of late middle age. Escaping the bitter cold of a Midwestern winter for the hot desert sun of Palm Springs seems as good a solution as any to the more intractable problems they face. Is it ever too late to become the person we wanted to be—and is there still time to change into someone better? This tender, honest story explores the exhilarating, but often confusing transitions of midlife.

Monday, February 10, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
“Ends of the Earth: Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and Our Future” book cover and color author photo

Neil Shubin

Renowned scientist Neil Shubin has made extraordinary discoveries by leading scientific expeditions to the sweeping ice landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctic. He’s survived polar storms and traveled in temperatures that can freeze flesh in seconds, all to reveal secrets locked in the ice about life, the cosmos, and our planet’s future. Written with infectious enthusiasm and irresistible curiosity, “Ends of the Earth” blends travel writing, science, and history in a book brimming with surprising and wonderful discoveries.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
“Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America” book cover and color author photo

Steve Inskeep

Co-host of NPR’s “Morning Edition,” Steve Inskeep presents a nuanced exploration of Abraham Lincoln’s political acumen, illuminating a great politician’s strategy in a country divided. In “Differ We Must,” Inskeep illuminates Lincoln’s life through sixteen encounters with a person who differed or actively opposed Lincoln. While Lincoln didn’t always change his critics’ beliefs—many went to war against him—he did learn how to make his beliefs actionable. With enlightening commentary, Inskeep expands our understanding of a politician who held strong to his moral compass while navigating between corrosive political factions.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
“Been Wrong So Long It Feels Right: A King Oliver Novel" book cover and color author photo

Walter Mosley

In the latest from master of suspense Walter Mosley, a family member’s terminal illness leads P.I. Joe King Oliver to the investigation of his life. Joe King Oliver’s beloved Grandma B has found a tumor, and at her age, treatment is high-risk. She has a single, dying wish: to see her long-lost son. King has been estranged from his father, Chief Odin Oliver, since he was a young boy. He swore to never speak to the man again when he was taken away in handcuffs. Although Chief was released from prison years ago, he’s been living underground ever since. Now, King must not only find his father, but prove his innocence, and protect the future of his entire family.

Thursday, February 13, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch