GPL Author Talks
We're excited to offer a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. All Author Talks are streamed live allowing for engagement with the authors. While most are virtual-only events, we will offer some group viewings.
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Upcoming Virtual Author Talks
Virtual Author Talk with Veronica Roth
Thurs | Oct 1 | 7pm
A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction!
Virtual Author Talk with Joe Sasto
Tues | Oct 6 | 2pm
It’s time to ditch the same boring recipes and bring big, playful creativity back into your kitchen! Join us for an online conversation with Top Chef finalist and Food Network star Joe Sasto as we explore his hit national bestselling cookbook, Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics.
Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo
Thurs | Oct 8 | 2pm
Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America's most influential artistic icons.
Virtual Author Talk with Paul Vigna
Wed | Nov 11 | 2pm
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society?
Virtual Author Talk with Chef Pyet DeSpain
Thurs | Nov 12 | 2pm
Prepare your palate for a vibrant culinary journey with star chef Pyet DeSpain, the inaugural winner of Gordon Ramsay’s hit television competition Next Level Chef, as she presents her debut cookbook, Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking.
Virtual Author Talk with Rebecca Roanhorse
Thurs | Nov 19 | 7pm
Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Black Sun, Fevered Star, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired by the rich and diverse cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas, reshaping modern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding.
Virtual Author Talk with Helen Scheuerer
Thurs | Dec 3 | 7pm
Join us virtually for a downright intoxicating conversation with bestselling fantasy author Helen Scheuerer as we delve into her thrilling new novel, Kiss of the Black Flame. Some bargains are sealed with blood. Others with fire. The deadliest are sealed with a kiss...
Virtual Author Talk with Anna Hebra Flaster
Tues | Dec 8 | 2pm
What happens when the country you love forces you out, leaving you just 48 hours to abandon everything you’ve ever known? Join us online for an extraordinary online conversation with author and essayist Ana Hebra Flaster as we discuss her sweeping yet deeply intimate memoir Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town.
Virtual Author Talk with Robin Ha
Thurs | Dec 10 | 2pm
Cooking authentic Korean food at home doesn't have to be intimidating or complicated—in fact, it can be as fun and engaging as reading your favorite graphic novel! Join us for a virtual conversation with artist and author Robin Ha as we explore her New York Times bestselling book, Cook Korean!: A Comic Book Cookbook.