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St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Favorite Author Series and Left Bank Books are pleased to host acclaimed thriller author Robert Crais for a discussion and signing of “The Big Empty,” the newest installment in his popular series starring detectives Joe Pike and Elvis Cole. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131. Books will be available for purchase and signing from Left Bank Books.

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Novel Neighbor are pleased to host a 2025 Black History Celebration event with award-winning middle grade children’s book author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Rhodes will discuss and sign her latest historical novel for young readers, “Will’s Race for Home.” The event will take place on Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis MO 63131. Books will be available for purchase and signing from The Novel Neighbor.

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Favorite Author Series and The Novel Neighbor are pleased to host bestselling true crime author and acclaimed podcaster  for a discussion and signing of “The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder and the Real Hester Prynne.” The event will take place on Friday, January 10, 7:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131. Books will be available for purchase and signing from The Novel Neighbor.

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Novel Neighbor are pleased to host popular graphic novel author and artist Gale Galligan, creator of the popular Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel adaptations. Gale will sign and discuss her latest graphic novel, “Fresh Start.” The event will take place on Thursday, January 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis MO 63131.

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Favorite Author Series and The Novel Neighbor are pleased to host acclaimed thriller author Alafair Burke for a discussion and signing of her latest novel, “The Note.” The event will take place on Tuesday, January 7, 7:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131. Books will be available for purchase and signing from The Novel Neighbor.

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Novel Neighbor are pleased to host popular teen fiction author Gayle Forman for her new novel “After Life.” The event will take place on Monday, January 6, 7:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis MO 63131. Books will be available for purchase and signing from The Novel Neighbor.