Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
October 7th Survivor
Oak Park
Sunday, February 23, 2025
1700
- 1800
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Gal Cohen-Solal is 37 years old from Kibbutz Re'im, the Kibbutz on the border with Gaza where
the Nova Music Festival took place.
Gal's presentation is an emotional story of a strong young father and also a clearly articulated
description of exactly how the mass ..
Lucky in Lombard Book Signing
Lombard
Saturday, April 26, 2025
0900
- 1600
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Second annual event supporting YA/Romance authors of all genres! Get the opportunity to meet, buy, and get books signed by authors.
Category: Arts | Books and Literature | Book Signings
Price:
Free GA, VIP starting at: USD 10.00 ..
Romance in CNY: Pages with Passion Convention
Utica
Saturday, April 26, 2025
1200
- 1630
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Fans of romance literature can enjoy live podcast recordings hosted by the Sex. Love. Literature. podcast, along with unique opportunities to meet and mingle with authors, vendors, and fellow book lovers. Among the event's highlights is the Nevermore Tattoo Collectiv ..
Aces Wild Atlantic City Author/Reader Event
Atlantic City
Saturday, June 14, 2025
0900
- 1600
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Come out and find your new favorite author! Shop for books and bookish items with over 100+ authors/vendors.
Category: Arts | Books and Literature | Book Signings ..
Meet the Crew of the 2024 Schooner Bowdoin Arctic Exploration on Saturday March 8th
Kittery
Saturday, March 8, 2025
1400
- 1600
20.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Come hear the exciting tale of a modern day Arctic Schooner exploration with Captain Alex Peacock and crew members Graham McKay and Tom Klodenski. This dynamic panel of mariners will share videos, photos and stories of the August 2024 Arctic voyage of the Schooner Bo ..
Best 3-DAY Book Sale in Manhattan
Manhattan
Saturday, March 1, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Don't miss the Manhattan Library Association's Annual Book Sale! Whether you're hunting for your next great read or building your collection, this is the event for you. Explore a variety of books at unbeatable prices while supporting library programs and services.
..
Extreme Survival: Michael J. Tougias Shares Harrowing Tales of Courage at Emerson E-Series
Vero Beach
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
1900
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Prepare to be captivated by true stories of resilience and bravery as The Emerson Center welcomes acclaimed author and survival expert Michael J. Tougias. Known for his bestsellers The Finest Hours and A Storm Too Soon, Tougias will present "Extreme Survival," an unf ..
Happy Hour and Texas Author Interview with Bret Anthony Johnston
Austin
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
1800
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Happy Hour is from 6 - 6:30
Author interview with Q and A is 6:30-7:30
Admission includes light refreshment and appetizers.
Cash bar. General Admission tickets $19 per person +tax.
Students are $9, Anyone making a reservation for dinner after the event can attend ..
Speaker Series: The Care and Cultivation of Houseplants
Austin
Thursday, February 27, 2025
1800
- 1930
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 pm to hear Matthew Gaston speak at Barton Springs Nursery's Speaker Series! Gaston, who is an expert in tropical plants and soil science, as well as an educator to his thousands of followers on social media, will discuss "Inside P ..
PEN-Demonium: A Night of Words
Cottonwood
Thursday, March 6, 2025
1800
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Queen B Vinyl Cafe, the Verde Valley's eclectic vinyl retailer, coffee roaster, barber shop, eatery, and performance space, welcomes four Arizona poets to PEN-demonium, a Night of Words, on Thursday, March 6. An age 16+ event showcasing four Arizona poets, PEN-demoni ..
Oregon Author Fair
Lebanon
Saturday, February 22, 2025
1000
- 1500
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Friends of the Library's Second Annual Oregon Author Fair features 40+ authors and 12 speakers. Buy books and merch; attend workshops, readings, and talks; connect with writers; and celebrate the literary talent in Oregon! Wide variety of genres represented inclu ..
On The Periphery
West Vancouver
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
1800
- 2130
36.00 CAD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Hosted by Steven Cox of Cause+Affect, each event brings together diverse perspectives from people quietly reshaping their fields, from technology to architecture, from art to urban development.
These aren't typical presentations. They're intimate glimpses into the ..
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie with Key Jo Lee
San Jose
Saturday, March 8, 2025
1900
- 2000
55.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is one of the most prominent voices in literature today. She gained international recognition with her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus (2003), followed by Half of a Yellow Sun (2006), which explores the Nigerian Civil War, and Americanah (2013), ..
Michael Leonardi Foundation Speaker Series with Sam Quinones
Yountville
Saturday, March 15, 2025
1100
- 1230
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for an insightful conversation with Sam Quinones, acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of The Least of Us and Dreamland. Sam will share his powerful perspectives on the opioid crisis and the rise of synthetic drugs like fentanyl. A discussion and Q and ..
The Last Supper Party
San Francisco
Saturday, March 1, 2025
1800
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Last Supper Party is a monthly spoken word and music performance series inspired by Fe Bongolan’s landmark painting of the same name; a 200 sq. ft. canvas that covered one wall of our office when we were housed on Sutter Street during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Th ..
Academy Forum: Oscar Preview with Jan Wahl and Allegra Madsen
San Francisco
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
1900
- 2030
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Jan and Allegra are back! Join us for a conversation with Emmy-winning producer, entertainment reporter and film critic, (and wearer of many hats!) Jan Wahl. Interviewed by Frameline's Executive Director, Allegra Madsen, Jan will disch about Hollywood's LGBTQ history ..
TOMMY ORANGE AND KAVEH AKBAR
Santa Rosa
Saturday, March 15, 2025
1400
- 1530
19.76 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
SANTA ROSA -
Copperfield’s Books is thrilled to welcome Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange and renowned poet Kaveh Akbar to Santa Rosa for an intimate conversation about Wandering Stars - Tommy’s masterful follow up to his iconic book There There.
The discuss ..
Merryoaks Community Hall Book Club
Durham
Monday, March 3, 2025
1800
- 1900
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Community Book Club Bulletin: Dive into "Slow Horses"!
Are you ready for a thrilling journey into the world of espionage and intrigue? Join us for our next book club meeting where we’ll be reading "Slow Horses" by Mick Herron—a darkly humorous spy thriller that wi ..
TEDxBrighton 2025 - 4th April 2025
Brighton
Friday, April 4, 2025
1000
- 1700
47.00 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
TEDxBrighton is back.
This year, we have reimagined everything.
A full day of TEDx talks, featuring 20+ speakers and performers.
And a new lens to look at the world through; which we are calling, Planet Hope.
Planet Hope is a place to immerse yourself into ..
The Lewes Speakers Festival
Lewes
Friday, May 9, 2025
1500
- 2200
12.00 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Friday 9th May 15.30 Matt Goodwin, conservative professor of politics at the University of Kent, GB News presenter, broadcaster and political adviser, speaks on why our universities are ‘broken’ and how we can fix them.
Friday 9th May 17.00 Leigh Turner, forme ..
Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series Presents Hakeem Jeffries
Oakland
Friday, February 21, 2025
1900
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series presents United States House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series, co-produced by the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and Peralta Community College ..
PechaKucha Night
Bozeman
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
1840
- 2100
9.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
At his death in October 1999, Alex Lowe was hailed by many as the best climber in the world. The climbing legend put up new routes in the ice features of Hyalite Canyon and the tallest peaks in the world, but it was his infectious spirit that drew others to him on hi ..
Feel the Future: A Valentine's Evening with Ahmed Best
San Francisco
Friday, February 14, 2025
1900
- 2030
25.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
From his groundbreaking role as the world's first major CGI character actor in Star Wars to his work as a Jedi Master in The Mandalorian, Best has continually redefined the boundaries of performance and technology.
But Best's impact reaches far beyond the screen. ..
Wild Stories: Ethics in Documentary Filmmaking
Victoria
Friday, February 14, 2025
1815
- 2015
25.00 CAD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for an evening of storytelling with documentary filmmaker Sam Rose Phillips. Based in Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ territory, Sam's films and photography focus on human-wildlife stories and their significance to coastal communities. Ethics are at the core of Sam’s approach, ..
Happy Hour and Texas Author Interview with Cynthia Levinson
Austin
Thursday, February 13, 2025
1800
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Texas Author Series welcomes author Cynthia Levinson to Chez Zee on Feb 13 to discuss her book, "Who Owns The Moon?".
Happy Hour is from 6 - 6:30
Author interview with Q&A is 6:30-7:30
Admission includes light refreshment and appetizers.
Cash bar. General ..
Arts and Prose Celebration of Excellence in Scholarship, Art, Music and Literature
Tysons
Sunday, February 9, 2025
1300
- 1500
150.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Educational and Charitable Foundation (ECF), working with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter (LKO), will sponsor its annual Book Signing and Scholarship Celebration, Arts and Prose, on Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 1-3 p.m. ..
Book Reading
Charlotte
Saturday, February 8, 2025
1400
- 1530
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Come to a book reading and book signing event by former Navy Captain, career aviation lawyer, and UNC graduate Mark C. Fava as he discusses his new bestseller "Lessons from the Admiral, Naval Wisdom and Sea Stories for Leaders."
Mark is an entertaining speaker who ..
Family Friendly Author Talk and Craft with Bay Area Author Anna Wong
Sonoma
Saturday, February 8, 2025
1000
- 1200
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
This event is free, but please RSVP to save your space.
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year! Why. What. How.
Why red and gold? Why shouldn't you wash your hair on important holidays?
What is the significance of oranges and fish? How do you celebrate?
Discov ..
Citizen Joy: Views of Democracy -- Table Talk with Social Practice Artist Beth Grossman
Pacifica
Sunday, February 2, 2025
1430
- 1630
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Beth Grossman’s work in the Citizen Joy: Views of Democracy exhibition, "All the Rest is Commentary…", reflects variations of the Golden Rule from world religions.
On Sunday, Feb 2, from 2:30 – 4:30 pm, community members are invited to gather together, reflecting ..
Terry Virts - How to Astronaut
Tucson
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
1930
- 2200
20.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
piloting the Space Shuttle Endeavour, serving as Commander for the International Space Station, and conducting three spacewalks during a 200-day mission in 2014 and 2015.
During his seven months in space, Terry led a multi-national team that included Russian Cosmo ..
Book Launch Event (Online Workshop for 'The Mind Full Workbook')
Digital
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
1200
- 1300
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join Leela for a fun, free workshop for self-acceptance and clarity to celebrate the release of her first book!
'The Mind Full Workbook' is your no-BS, 12-week guide to overcoming mental blocks and getting back in touch with who you truly are. Each week, you'll ta ..
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, featuring a conversation with Erika Alexander
Lynchburg
Monday, January 27, 2025
1700
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Alexander starred as attorney Maxine Shaw on the popular 1990s series Living Single, a now-iconic character who powerful women like Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and former George state representative Stacey Abrams have cited as influences.
Randolph College's annu ..
Louisville to welcome speakers from city on Ukraine's war front
Louisville
Sunday, January 26, 2025
1400
- 1500
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Hear the powerful voices from war-torn Ukraine. Join us as speakers come to Louisville to share experiences of daily survival amidst constant threats of missiles and drones. Learn about efforts to deliver aid in a city on the war's front line and discover ways to giv ..
Honoring Indigenous Resilience
Pocatello
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
1800
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Dr. Elizabeth Redd joins us for a presentation of “Many Voices Raised Together! Native Linguistic Diversity, Disruption and Resilience.” Dr. Redd is the Director of American Indian Studies and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Idaho State University. Dr. Redd’s ..
Jono Miller Book Signing: Unveiling "The Palmetto Book: Histories and Mysteries of the Cabbage Palm"
Bradenton
Monday, January 20, 2025
1200
- 1400
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Jono Miller Book Signing
Join us for an enlightening book signing event with Jono Miller, author of "The Palmetto Book: Histories and Mysteries of the Cabbage Palm."
Jono Miller, a renowned natural historian, environmental educator, and activist, has dedicated ..
Lewes Speakers Festival
Lewes
Friday, January 17, 2025
1500
- 2200
12.00 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Friday 17th Jan. 15.30 Iain Dale, Broadcaster and former Presenter of the Evening Show on LBC Radio, discusses the lives of dictators and the lessons we can draw from them.
Friday 17th Jan.17.00 Baroness Lola Young, foster-care survivor, social-justice activist and ..
Brazilian-American Novelist Speaks on His New Mystery Novel
Easton
Thursday, January 16, 2025
1200
- 1300
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Former Talbot County resident Marcelo Antinori will discuss his newest mystery novel, The Seagull and the Spy, set in the imaginary Central American city of Santa Clara by the Sea. An old colonial seaport run by self-serving politicians, Santa Clara is the beloved ho ..
Conundrum Chronicles: A StorySlam where stories are told, moral dilemmas unfold, judgements are bold
San Francisco
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
1900
- 2030
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Theme is Critters: The creatures from the wild and the pets lounging in our homes can impact us (and challenge us) in the most unexpected ways. Share your story about a critter in your life, or kick back and enjoy the tales from our inspirational storytellers.
Fea ..
Winter Mini-Retreat at The Writers Circle
Summit
Sunday, January 12, 2025
0900
- 1600
135.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Start 2025 off write! On January 12, get cozy with your writing in the casual comfort of The Co-Co in convenient downtown Summit. Adults writers of all genres are welcome, whether you’re working on your first poem or your fifth novel.
Join us for creativity-sparki ..
American Legion Post 233 High School Oratorical Scholarship Program--A Constitutional Speech Contest
Elk Grove
Saturday, January 11, 2025
1300
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Elk Grove American Legion Post 233 is planning to offer the 2025 Legion Oratorical Scholarship Program--A Constitutional Speech Contest. This American Legion program was first offered in 1938 and has been offered by various posts across the nation since that date ..
Merryoaks Community Hall Book Club
Durham
Monday, January 6, 2025
1800
- 1900
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Event Summary: Book Club Meeting - Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising ..
Christmas Time Is Hear Again
West Long Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024
1930
- 2100
20.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
From 1963 to 1969, the Beatles sent Christmas messages on flexidiscs to their US and UK fan clubs. In 1970, a compilation of these messages was sent out, and they were re-released as a collector’s set in 2017. Join SCOTT FREIMAN and KEN WOMACK for a one-session virtu ..
VFP Voices of Peace Poetry Contest 2025
Event
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
0000
- 1700
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
This is the 30th year of the VFP Voices of Peace Poetry Contest, sponsored by Cape Cod Veterans for Peace, Corporal Jeffrey M. Lucey, Chapter 041. Participation in this contest has remained strong through the years, which attests to the relevance of our peace theme f ..
Book signing
Southampton
Saturday, December 14, 2024
1400
- 1500
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The author will be greeting readers and people interested in her work around neurodiversity. Hilra has a PhD in Education (University of Southampton) with a focus on Inclusion, and has worked promoting the inclusion of neurodivergent children and young people in main ..
Finding Hope, Creativity, and Mental Wellness in Times of Trauma
Toronto
Friday, December 6, 2024
1600
- 1800
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
LOCATION:
University of Toronto Bookstore
214 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 3A1, Canada
Phone: +1 416-640-7900
The author will deliver short remarks about her new book starting at 4:30 pm and she will be available to answer questions as well as sign and personali ..
Open Kitchens: Transforming Food Service through Community, Culture, and Ethical Leadership
Davis
Thursday, December 5, 2024
1730
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
We often ascribe the concept of "healthy" to food, but what do healthy foodways look like? Join a conversation among three visionary chefs who are leading change in the food service industry through transparency, labor justice, and storytelling through food. Using fo ..
Epic Philosophy: What Did Virgil Believe? A Lecture by Dr David Butterfield
Savannah
Thursday, December 5, 2024
1700
- 1900
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
There was no greater poet in the Roman world than Virgil, and for many readers there has been no more beautiful work of verbal art than his epic, the “Aeneid”. It not only shaped the next half-millennium of Latin literature but guided the western literary tradition t ..
Faith in America: A Dialogue on Faith, Politics, and Society in a Trump Presidency
Lancaster
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
1830
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us in the Baxter Room inside Lark for a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring renowned Bible and Theology experts from the Lancaster Theological Seminary of Moravian University. Delve into the heart of American faith issues and explore how these diverse r ..
(SCOPUS / ISI) SOAS GLOCAL AFALA 2024
Pretoria
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
0800
- 1800
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Linguistic Field(s): Anthropological Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Sociolinguistics
Call Deadline: 01-Aug-2024
Official Website: https://glocal.soas.ac.uk/afala2024/cfp/
Main Hosts: University of South Africa, ..
Words with Nerds: POLITICS EDITION
Madison
Thursday, November 21, 2024
1900
- 2030
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us on Thursday, November 21 for Words with Nerds: POLITICS EDITION, a great show for information sponges who love to laugh!
Words with Nerds mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing together local specialists and comedians to present on a topic of their choi ..